JP2023170167A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve convenience for a player in a game machine equipped with multiple performance modes.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: performance mode selection means that allows a player to select a desired performance mode from among multiple types of performance modes with different probabilities of occurrence of a target performance; and output changing means capable of changing the magnitude of the output of a performance effect amount including at least one of sound volume and light volume within a range of multiple output levels. For at least a part of the multiple types of performance modes, any one of the multiple output levels is defined as a corresponding level. The game machine includes an automatic adjustment function that automatically changes the magnitude of the output of the performance effect amount to the corresponding level if the corresponding level is defined in the performance mode after the change, when the performance mode selection means changes the performance mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Gaming machines are known that have a plurality of performance modes that differ in the likelihood of a predetermined performance occurring.

JP2020-092860A

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to improve the convenience for players in a gaming machine equipped with a plurality of performance modes.

A gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, has a performance mode that allows a player to select a preferred performance mode from among multiple types of performance modes with different probabilities of occurrence of the target performance. a selection means; and an output changing means capable of changing the output of a production effect amount including at least one of volume and light amount within a range of a plurality of output stages; For at least a part of the modes, any one of the plurality of output stages is defined as a corresponding stage, and when the production mode is changed by the production mode selection means, the production mode after the change is changed. If the corresponding stage is defined, the present invention is characterized by having an automatic adjustment function that automatically changes the magnitude of the output of the production effect amount to the corresponding stage.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve convenience for players.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. (a) is a schematic diagram showing the inside of the big winning area in a unit game (a unit game that constitutes a jackpot game) in which the specific area is closed, and (b) is a diagram in which the specific area is opened. It is a schematic diagram showing the state inside the big winning area in the unit game (small winning game) in . It is a diagram showing decorative symbols and reserved symbols displayed in the display area. It is a diagram for explaining the gaming nature (transition of gaming state) of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-1. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-3. It is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-4 (an example in which the game shifts to the special first gaming state without exception after a normal jackpot). It is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-4 (an example in which after a normal jackpot, the game may shift to the normal first gaming state or may shift to the special first gaming state). FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-5 (an example in which an unexpected win is indicated by a combination of decorative symbols). It is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-5 (an example in which the background image indicates that the special first gaming state is present). 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-6. FIG. (a) is a diagram for explaining the production mode selection screen, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the characteristics of various production modes. (a) is a diagram for explaining the volume adjustment by the automatic adjustment function when the operation to change to active mode is performed, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the volume adjustment by the automatic adjustment function when the operation to change to simple mode is performed. It is. (a) is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-1, (b) is specific example 2-2, (c) is specific example 2-3, and (d) is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-4. . (a) is a diagram for explaining the main time and additional time, and (b) is a diagram for explaining a fluctuation start time, a pseudo stop time, and a fluctuation end time. (a) is a diagram for explaining that a unit time is set for each background music, and (b) is a diagram for explaining that the main time and additional time are determined according to the background music to be output. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-5.

1) Basic configuration of gaming machine Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter simply referred to as gaming machine) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that, unless otherwise specified, various images in the following description include not only still images but also moving images. In addition, when it is said that "a game ball enters ○○ (winning)", strictly speaking, it means that a sensor provided in the concerned ○○ has detected a game ball that has entered.

The overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 1) will be briefly described. The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 90. The game board 90 is formed of approximately square plywood, and the guide rail 903, which constitutes a path for guiding the game ball fired by operating the firing device 908 (launching handle) to the gaming area 902, has a roughly arc shape. It is set up like this. The gaming area 902 is provided with a starting area 904, a big winning area 906, an out exit 907, and the like.

A display area 911 of the display device 91 is visible through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90. Note that in some of the figures, the shape of the display area 911 exposed without being covered by the game board 90 is shown in a simplified manner (described as a rectangle), but the size and shape of the part can be changed as appropriate. be.

Further, in the game area 902, a plurality of game nails are provided as obstacles that change the manner in which the game balls flow down when they collide with each other. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes into various modes depending on the conditions when it collides with the game nail.

In such a gaming machine 1, a game ball is fired toward the gaming area 902 by operating the firing device 908. When a game ball flowing down the game area 902 enters a winning area such as a starting area 904 or a big winning area 906, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by a payout device.

2) Game performance (specs, etc.)
2-1) Win/fail lottery (special design lottery)
When the game ball enters the starting area 904, a numerical value (hereinafter sometimes referred to as win/fail lottery information) is obtained from a random number source. A win/fail lottery (generally referred to as a special symbol (special pattern) lottery, etc.) is executed using the numerical value. Basically, similarly to well-known gaming machines, the numerical value is compared with a predetermined numerical value for determination (a winning/failure lottery table), and a winning/failure lottery result is derived. Further, the numerical value is also used when determining what kind of performance to perform as a fluctuating performance (described later).

In this embodiment, a first starting area 904a and a second starting area 904b located at a different position from the first starting area 904a are provided as the starting area 904. Triggered by the game ball entering the first starting area 904a, first win/fail lottery information is acquired, and a first win/fail lottery (special figure 1 lottery) is executed based on the first win/fail lottery information. Triggered by the game ball entering the second starting area 904b, second lottery information is acquired, and a second lottery (special figure 2 lottery) is executed based on the second lottery information. The first starting area 904a is an area into which the game ball enters by launching the game ball so as to flow down the left side of the game area 902 (the left side of the display area 911) (performing what is called "left-handed hitting"). The second starting area 904b is an area into which the game ball enters by launching the game ball so as to flow down the right side of the game area 902 (the right side of the display area 911) (performing a so-called "right hit"). In this embodiment, the game ball does not enter the first starting area 904a when "hitting right", and the game ball does not enter the second starting area 904b when "hitting left". is set to not.

In this embodiment, the result of the first lottery will be in one of three ways: "win", "sudden" ("sudden" is an abbreviation for "sudden time saving"), and "lost". has been done. Winning in an "emergency" is equivalent to acquiring the right to transition to the state, which will be detailed later. (Winning in an "emergency" will lead to the execution of winning games (small winning games, jackpot games) described later. Therefore, it is a different concept (result mode) from "winning". Here, in this embodiment, all "wins" that occur as a result of the first win/fail lottery are considered to be "big wins", and "small wins" do not occur. However, although a "small win" may occur as a result (part of a win) of the first win/fail lottery, if the first win/fail lottery is followed, it is effectively possible to obtain a "big win via the small win" (details will be described later). A configuration that is considered impossible may be used. That is, in the case of a small win after the first win/fail lottery, the opening time of the specific area 10 is extremely short, and the configuration is such that it is virtually impossible to allow the game ball to enter the specific area 10.

In the present embodiment, the probability of winning the jackpot in the first lottery is about 1/319, the probability of a sudden win is about 1/100, and the others are considered losers. In addition, if the configuration is such that an emergency (state transition right) is not acquired at the same time as a jackpot, the jackpot lottery (special map 1 lottery) and the emergency lottery may be performed separately. . For example, a jackpot lottery may be performed based on the first win/fail lottery information, and if the lottery is a loss, another lottery may be performed in an unexpected manner. Furthermore, if a player suddenly wins at the same time as a jackpot, priority may be given to the jackpot. In any case, from the player's perspective, the outcome of the lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the starting area (first starting area 904a) is set as an ``sudden event'' (winning). (No matter what lottery method is used, it is sufficient to ensure that there is a predetermined probability of winning at random).

In this embodiment, the result of the second lottery is assumed to be one of two modes: "winning" and "losing". Here, in this embodiment, the "win" that occurs as a result of the second lottery is defined as a "big win" or a "small win." In this embodiment, the probability of jackpot in the second lottery is approximately 1/319 (same as the probability of jackpot in the first lottery), and the probability of small win in the second lottery is approximately 316/319. It is considered an outlier. It should be noted that a configuration may be adopted in which there is no difference in the results of the second lottery (all results are big wins or small wins).

2-2) Winning Game If a jackpot is won, a jackpot game is executed. In addition, in order to distinguish it from a jackpot (game) via a small win, which will be described in detail later, a jackpot win is sometimes referred to as a "direct win." A jackpot game refers to a unit game (so-called one "round" game) in which the jackpot area 906 (normally closed) is opened until a predetermined condition is met. In the following explanation, it will be referred to as a "round". ) is repeated one or more times. In this embodiment, the unit game ends when either the winning condition that 10 game balls enter the big winning area 906 or the time condition that a predetermined time elapses is satisfied (the big winning area 906 is closed). do. As the number of unit games (number of rounds) included in a jackpot game increases, the profit (expected value of profit) of the player obtained in the jackpot game increases. In this embodiment, the big prize area 906 is provided on the right side of the gaming area 902 (see FIG. 1), and the player plays the game so that the game ball enters the right side of the gaming area 902 (so-called "right-handed hitting"). conduct).

If a small win is won, a small win game is executed. In the small winning game, the big winning area 906 is opened and the specific area 10 (see FIG. 2) provided within the big winning area 906 is opened. The character "V" is attached near the specific area 10 (see FIGS. 1 and 2), and the "V" is used to indicate the specific area 10 to the player. The specific area 10 is normally closed, but it is temporarily opened when a small win is won. In addition, two exit areas are provided in the big winning area 906, and the game ball that enters the big winning area 906 will pass through either of the two exit areas. One of the two exit areas is designated as the specific area 10 (see FIG. 2). A sensor is provided in each of the exit areas, and a game ball that passes through any of the exit areas is treated as having won a prize in the big winning area 906. In other words, the game ball that has entered the specific area 10 has also entered the big winning area 906.

When the game ball enters the specific area 10, a jackpot game is executed. In other words, it is possible not only to win a jackpot through a lottery, but also to win a jackpot through a small win (in order to win a jackpot, one game ball only needs to enter the specific area 10). Note that a configuration may be adopted in which the specific area 10 is provided outside the big winning area 906.

A small winning game can also be viewed as a unit game corresponding to one round of a jackpot game obtained through the small winning game. For example, a 10-round jackpot via a small win (a jackpot in which a unit game is executed 10 times) means that the small win game (a game in which the big prize area 906 is opened and the specific area 10 is also opened) is the first round. As a game, the opening of the big winning area 906, which is executed as a subsequent jackpot game, is executed as a game in the 2nd to 9th rounds (if the game ball does not enter the specific area 10, the opening of the big winning area 906 is executed as a game in the 2nd to 9th rounds) The eye game is not executed and the game ends with only a small winning game). Like the unit games that constitute the jackpot game, the small win game ends when at least one of the time condition and winning condition (10 prizes in this embodiment) is satisfied. If you continuously fire game balls, the winning conditions will be met first, so in a small winning game you can get the same prize balls as in a single unit game. Note that the number of unit games (number of rounds) included in the various jackpot games may be any number, so the explanation will be omitted.

In this embodiment, when a small win is won, the specific area 10 is opened together with the big winning area 906, but the time is long enough for the game ball to enter the specific area 10. Secured. The specific area 10 is provided on the right side of the game area 902, and in order for the game ball to enter the specific area 10, the player must hit the game ball to the right. A game ball enters the area 10 (see FIG. 2(b)). When winning a small hit, an instruction to execute the right hit is displayed in the display area 911, so the player only has to follow the instruction. The game ball is set to almost certainly enter the specific area 10 even if the player starts hitting to the right more than 10 seconds after the instruction is issued. In this way, in this embodiment, the setting is essentially that "small win = big win" (small win leads to big win). In addition, in this embodiment, the specific area 10 is in a closed state (see FIG. 2(a)) in a unit game constituting a jackpot game other than a small win game.

A gaming machine like the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, which has the possibility of winning a jackpot not only when winning a jackpot but also when winning a small jackpot, is called a "mixed machine of one kind and two" (small winning machine). Obtaining a jackpot via this method is a "two-way" type of gameplay).

2-3) Decorative Patterns The winning/failure lottery result is notified by the decorative pattern 80 (see FIG. 3) displayed in the display area 911. In this embodiment, three decorative pattern groups 80g each including a plurality of types of decorative patterns 80 are set. Specifically, the left decorative pattern group 80gL displayed on the left side of the display area 911, the right decorative pattern group 80gR displayed on the right side, and the medium decoration displayed between the left decorative pattern group 80gL and the right decorative pattern group 80gR. There are three in the pattern group 80gC. A lottery result is announced based on a combination of three decorative patterns 80 selected and displayed from each decorative pattern group 80g. The performance from when the three decorative symbol groups 80g start to fluctuate until the fluctuation stops and the combination representing the lottery result is displayed is the fluctuating performance (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as fluctuation). Note that in some drawings, illustration of the decorative pattern 80 is omitted. In this embodiment, decorative patterns 80 that include the same numbers are considered to be the same type of decorative pattern 80 (those that include different types of numbers are different types).

In this embodiment, when winning a jackpot or a small jackpot, three sets of decorative symbols 80 of the same type are displayed. As mentioned above, in this embodiment, the setting is essentially that "small win = jackpot win", so regardless of whether the winning is a jackpot or a small win, it is a "winning combination". Three sets of decorative patterns 80 of the same type are displayed.

Note that a symbol (separate symbol) other than the decorative symbol 80 may be displayed, and a jackpot or small win may be indicated by the symbol. The separate symbol may be displayed in a small size near the outer edge of the display area 911, or may be displayed outside the display area 911 (a lighting pattern of a lamp or the like displayed outside the display area 911). good. However, the appearance of the different symbols when winning a jackpot or small win is not patterned so that the winning mode can be easily distinguished, so it is difficult to determine the specific content of the win or failure from the different symbols. . Therefore, a normal player (a player who plays the game by looking at the decorative symbols 80 without looking at other symbols, etc.) can play the decorative symbols 80 or the display area 911 without being aware of the appearance of the other symbols. The player can enjoy the game by watching the various performances and the like being executed.

On the other hand, if it is a loss, a combination of decorative symbols 80 other than the above-mentioned "winning combination" (a loss combination) is displayed. Also, in the event of an "accidental" win, a combination of decorative symbols 80 other than the "winning combination" is displayed. In other words, even if the player wins "unexpectedly", the decorative pattern 80 looks no different from "lost", so a normal player will not notice that he or she has won "unexpectedly" (in other words, " (This means that some of the "outcasts" may "suddenly" win).

Incidentally, a separate symbol as described above may be used to suddenly indicate that the prize has been won. In addition, as such separate symbols, separate symbols for jackpots and small wins (jackpot symbol, small prize symbol) and other symbols for unexpected situations (time-saving symbol) may be prepared. However, as described above, a normal player (a player who plays the game while looking at the decorative symbols 80) does not notice that he has suddenly won a prize due to such a different symbol.

2-4) Hold When the game ball enters the first starting area 904a and new first winning/losing lottery information is acquired, the fluctuating performance corresponding to the first winning/failing lottery information acquired earlier is When it is being executed (when the decorative pattern 80 is changing), the new first win/fail lottery information is stored in the storage means (not shown) as pending information (pending). In this embodiment, the maximum number of pieces of first reservation information (special drawing 1 reservation) acquired as the first lottery information is four.

In a first game state (described later) in which a game ball should be launched aiming at the first starting area 904a, the first reservation information stored in the storage means may be displayed as a reservation symbol 70 (Fig. (See 3). In this embodiment, the pending symbols 70 are divided into pending symbols 71 during fluctuation and pending symbols 72 before fluctuation. The fluctuating pending symbol 71 indicates the existence of win/fail lottery information in which the fluctuating performance for the corresponding win/fail lottery result has not started, but the notification of the win/fail lottery result has not been completed (the fluctuating performance has not ended). This shows that. In addition, the winning lottery information does not strictly correspond to pending information, but it is generally referred to as "the relevant fluctuation pending", so the symbol indicating the existence of the winning lottery information is held while changing. The pattern is 71. The pre-change pending symbol 72 indicates the existence of winning lottery information (suspending information) for which the fluctuating performance for the corresponding winning lottery result has not started.

In addition, in this embodiment, the second winning lottery information is not stored as pending information (special drawing 2 pending=0). However, this does not negate a configuration in which the second lottery information is also stored as pending information (with such specifications). When the second win/fail lottery information is stored as pending information, the pending information may be displayed as the pending symbol 70.

When the fluctuating performance based on the second win/fail lottery information is being executed, the fluctuating performance based on the first win/fail lottery information is not executed (the first win/fail lottery information is stored in the storage means as the first pending information). ). In other words, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called special drawing 2 priority play (the result of the second lottery is notified preferentially).

2-5) Game state The game state in which the player plays with the aim of winning a jackpot (launching the game ball aiming at the starting area 904) can be roughly divided into a first game state and a second game state (Fig. (see 4). The first game state is a game state in which the game ball should be fired aiming at the first starting area 904a (so-called "left-handed hitting" should be performed). If the player plays "right-handed" in the first game state, the player will not be able to enjoy the profits as expected (the benefits that can be enjoyed will be significantly lower than when "left-handed" is played). ), if it is detected that the player is hitting the ball right-handed, the player is warned to play the ball left-handed. On the other hand, the second game state is a game state in which the game ball should be fired aiming at the second starting area 904b (so-called "right-handed hitting" should be performed). If the player plays "left-handed" in the second gaming state, the player will not be able to enjoy the profits as intended (the benefits that can be enjoyed will be significantly lower than when "right-handed"). ), if it is detected that the player is hitting the ball left-handed, a warning is given to hit the player right-handed.

The first gaming state is divided into a normal first gaming state and a special first gaming state. Normally, the first gaming state is a state in which a low opening/closing mode (details will be described later) is set. The special first gaming state is a state in which a high opening/closing mode (details will be described later) is set. Note that the second gaming state is a state in which the high opening/closing mode is set. Among the normal first gaming state, special first gaming state, and second gaming state, the normal first gaming state is the most disadvantageous gaming state for the player, and the second gaming state is the most advantageous gaming state for the player. be.

2-6) Opening/closing mode, opening lottery There are a low opening/closing mode and a high opening/closing mode as opening/closing modes (see Figure 4). The low opening/closing mode and the high opening/closing mode differ in the ease with which the second starting region 904b (see FIG. 1) is opened. The second starting area 904b is an area that is normally closed (game balls cannot enter when it is closed), and an open lottery (appropriate or not) that is executed when a game ball enters the starting area 904. This is a lottery that is different from the lottery (special symbol lottery), and is generally referred to as the regular lottery, the ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol) lottery, etc.). area).

The open lottery is executed based on a numerical value (open lottery information) obtained when a game ball enters the normal area 905. In this embodiment, one or more left normal areas 905L are provided on the left side of the gaming area 902, and one or more right normal areas 905R are provided on the right side (see FIG. 1). If you hit to the left, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the left normal area 905L (although there is no possibility that the game ball will enter the right normal area 905R), and if you hit to the right (there is no possibility that the game ball will enter the right normal area 905R). Although there is no possibility that a game ball will enter the normal area 905L, there is a possibility that a game ball will enter the right normal area 905R. In other words, the configuration is such that there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the normal area 905 regardless of whether the ball is hit to the left or right.

The method of notifying the success or failure of the open lottery can be performed in the same manner as in a general gaming machine, so a detailed explanation will be omitted. In this embodiment, notification is made by a lighting pattern of a lamp provided outside the display area 911 (the lighting pattern of the lamp corresponds to a "normal symbol"). In addition, if a game ball newly enters the normal area 905 while the notification of the result of the open lottery has not been completed (while the normal symbols are changing), the open lottery information is stored in a storage means (not shown). . In this embodiment, the maximum number of stored pieces of open lottery information is four (maximum value of normal symbol retention=4).

Although the winning lottery is not executed when the game ball enters (the winning lottery information is not acquired), a general winning area is provided in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. In the present embodiment, the general winning area provided at a position that can be entered when the player shoots a game ball aiming at the first starting area 904a (when hitting left-handed) is the left normal area 905L. (See Figure 1). In other words, the winning of a game ball in the general winning area is an opportunity for an open lottery. That is, upon detection of winning of game balls in the general winning area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out and an open lottery is executed. In this embodiment, there are provided a plurality of general winning areas into which the game ball can enter when the ball is hit to the left, all of which are the left normal area 905L. A configuration may be adopted in which only a part of the plurality of general winning areas is set as the left normal area 905L.

In this embodiment, the right normal area 905R is not a general winning area. In other words, even if a game ball enters the right normal area 905R, a prize ball will not be paid out. In this embodiment, by hitting the ball to the right, the game ball relatively easily enters the right normal area 905R. Specifically, the probability that a game ball will enter the left normal area 905L when hitting left-handed (the expected value of the number of game balls that will enter the left normal area 905L if 100 balls are fired with left-handed hitting) , the probability that a game ball will enter the right normal area 905R when hitting right is higher (the expected value of the number of game balls that will enter the right normal area 905R if 100 balls are fired when hitting right).

The right normal area 905R in this embodiment is a "gate"-like mode (so-called "through") through which the game ball passes through and flows down the gaming area 902, and the left normal area 905R is like a "gate" where the game ball that enters is taken inside. This area is different from the area 905L (general winning area) (see FIG. 1). In a general gaming machine, the area that is the trigger for the opening lottery (the trigger for opening the electric chew) is shaped like the right normal area 905R, and the area that is shaped like the left normal area 905L. Not normal. Therefore, it can be said that not many players consider the left normal area 905L to be an area that triggers an open lottery (usually it is considered to be an area that only functions as a general winning area).

The probability of winning the open lottery when the high open/close mode is set is higher than the probability of winning the open lottery when the low open/close mode is set. The probability of winning the open lottery when the low opening/closing mode is set may be 0%. Furthermore, the probability of winning the open lottery when the high opening/closing mode is set may be 100%. Therefore, basically, the game ball enters the second starting area 904b (starting area 904) more easily when the high opening/closing mode is set than when the low opening/closing mode is set. This can be said to be advantageous for players. However, although the special first game state is a high opening/closing mode, it is not a state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting area 904b. Specifically, the special first gaming state is a state in which it is easier to win the open lottery compared to the normal first gaming state, but even if you win the open lottery, the time period during which the second starting area 904b is opened is is extremely short, and it is virtually impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting area 904b in the special first gaming state. Therefore, the first special game state is a state in which the player should play left-handed (hitting right would be disadvantageous for the player). In other words, although the special first game state is a high opening/closing mode in which the second starting area 904b is easily opened, it is virtually impossible to receive its benefits (benefits due to opening the second starting area 904b). The appearance (from the player's perspective) is the same as the normal first gaming state. Note that even when winning the opening lottery in the first gaming state, the time during which the second starting area 904b is opened is extremely short, and it is virtually impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting area 904b. There is.

2-7) State transition right Normally, the first gaming state is a state in which the low opening/closing mode is set. In the first normal gaming state, the first lottery is executed, and when the result of the first lottery is "sudden" (winning), the state transition right is acquired. If the state transition right is acquired, the game moves to the special first gaming state (see FIG. 4). As will be described later, the special first gaming state is more advantageous for the player than the normal first gaming state, so it can be said that acquiring the state transition right (sudden winning) is an advantageous event for the player. Since the probability of winning the first win/fail lottery is about 1/100, the normal first game state will transition to the special first game state with a probability of about 1/100. In addition, in this embodiment, unless there is an unexpected win in the normal first gaming state, there is no transition to the special first gaming state.

If you suddenly win, after the fluctuating performance ends, you move to a special first gaming state. As mentioned above, even if the winning combination occurs unexpectedly, the combination of the decorative symbols 80 is considered to be a losing combination, so the transition to the special first gaming state is made from the next change after the losing combination is displayed. Become. From the player's point of view, after being notified of the "loss", the transition to the special first gaming state has occurred without him noticing. Even when the normal first gaming state shifts to the special first gaming state, the background image (not shown) displayed as the background of the decorative pattern 80 does not change. That is, at the branch point between the normal first gaming state and the special first gaming state, the continuity of the background image is maintained.

2-8) Types of Jackpots In this embodiment, the types of jackpots are set as normal jackpots (non-specific hits) and specific jackpots (see FIG. 4). Note that the jackpot mentioned here includes not only what can be won directly but also what can be won via small wins. Further, the number of rounds for each jackpot may be any number, so a description thereof will be omitted. It may be configured such that two or more normal jackpots with different numbers of rounds are set, or two or more specific jackpots with different numbers of rounds may be set.

A normal jackpot is a jackpot in which the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game becomes the normal first gaming state. The specific jackpot is a jackpot in which the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game becomes the second gaming state. Normally, the second gaming state is a more advantageous gaming state for the player than the first gaming state, so if we focus on the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, the specific jackpot is more advantageous for the player than the normal jackpot. It can be said that it was a big hit.

2-9) Game flow Initial state after a predetermined reset operation (the reset operation can be performed by the game store (game store staff) and not by the player) Sometimes the game is in the normal first gaming state. In this embodiment, the RAM clear operation corresponds to the reset operation, and power OFF/ON is not the reset operation. However, the setting may be such that turning the power OFF/ON is a reset operation. Normally, in the first game state, the player plays a left-handed game. First lottery information is acquired when the game ball enters the first starting area 904a. If the first lottery (special drawing 1 lottery) based on the first lottery information (first lottery information) results in a jackpot, a jackpot game is executed. The distribution of the jackpots obtained through the first win/fail lottery in the first normal gaming state is 50% for normal jackpots and 50% for specific jackpots (see FIG. 4). In other words, if you win a jackpot in the first normal gaming state, after the jackpot game ends, there is a 50% probability that you will move to the normal first gaming state, and a 50% probability that you will move to the second gaming state. .

In the second gaming state, the player plays a right-handed game. An opening lottery is executed when a game ball enters the right normal area 905R, and a second starting area 904b is opened when the game ball enters the right normal area 905R. The opening time of the second starting area 904b is long (overwhelmingly longer than the opening time of the second starting area 904b when winning the opening lottery in the special first game state), so you can continue to hit right. If so, the game ball enters the second starting area 904b relatively easily. The second lottery information is acquired when the game ball enters the second starting area 904b. If you win a jackpot through the second lottery (special drawing 2 lottery) based on the second lottery information (second lottery information) (if you win the jackpot via a direct win or a small win), the jackpot game executed. The distribution of jackpots (including via small wins) obtained through the second lottery in the second gaming state is 20% for normal jackpots and 80% for specific jackpots (see FIG. 4). That is, when a jackpot is won in the second gaming state, after the end of the jackpot game, there is a probability of 20% to shift to the normal first gaming state, and a probability of 80% to shift to the second gaming state.

In the second gaming state, the high opening/closing mode (time saving state) continues until the lottery result becomes a loss 100 times in a row (number of times of continuation = 100 times). As mentioned above, the probability of winning the jackpot in the second lottery is approximately 1/319 (same as the probability of winning the jackpot in the first lottery), and the probability of small winning in the second lottery is approximately 316/319. 317/319 is associated with winning a jackpot (the actual jackpot probability is about 317/319). Therefore, it is virtually impossible for 100 consecutive failures (approximately 2/319 to occur 100 times in a row). In other words, the second gaming state is a state in which the next big hit (including a small hit) is virtually guaranteed. Then, 80% of the jackpots obtained through the second lottery are specific jackpots, and after the jackpot game ends, the game will go back to the second gaming state, so there is an 80% probability that the player will be in the second gaming state. The gameplay is that the numbers are looped (playing successive games).

If the jackpot obtained in the second gaming state is a normal jackpot, after the jackpot game is over, the normal gaming state will be entered (see Figure 4), so a left-handed game will be played and the first win/fail lottery will be held. He will once again aim to win the jackpot after going through this process.

As mentioned above, if you suddenly win in the first winning/fail drawing (special drawing 1 drawing) in the normal first gaming state, that is, if you acquire the state transition right, you will move to the special first gaming state. The special first gaming state has a different jackpot distribution from the normal first gaming state. As mentioned above, in the first gaming state, the normal jackpot is 50% and the specific jackpot is 50%, while in the special first gaming state, the normal jackpot is 25% and the specific jackpot is 75%. (See Figure 4). Strictly speaking, the special first gaming state is a high opening/closing mode (the probability of winning the opening lottery is the same as in the second gaming state), but the opening time of the second starting area 904b when winning the opening lottery is extremely short. , cannot benefit from it. In other words, the special first game state is a state in which you should hit left-handed like the normal first game state. ) are the same. However, in the special first gaming state, when a jackpot is acquired, the probability that the jackpot becomes a specific jackpot (a jackpot advantageous to the player) is higher than in the normal first gaming state; It is more advantageous than

In general, there is a rule (rules regarding gaming machine certification, model verification, etc.) that when the same type of special drawing drawings are made, the jackpot distribution must be the same if the gaming conditions are the same. Therefore, the distribution of jackpots in the first game state in which the first winning lottery (special drawing 1 lottery) is received by left-handed players must be the same. In this embodiment, in addition to the normal first gaming state (low opening/closing mode), a special first gaming state is provided as the first gaming state, which is actually the high opening/closing mode but cannot benefit from it. , the distribution of jackpots in the special first gaming state is different from that in the normal first gaming state (more advantageous to the player than in the normal first gaming state). Looking at it from a different perspective, the special first gaming state can be said to be a kind of chance zone (chance zone in a left-handed playing state) where you can expect that if you hit a jackpot, that jackpot will turn into a specific jackpot. . In addition, in this embodiment, the special first gaming state ends when the player loses 100 times in a row after moving to the special first gaming state, and shifts to the normal first gaming state (high opening/closing). The number of times the mode continues = 100 times) (see FIG. 4). In other words, the chance zone for left-handed bats continues for 100 fluctuations. However, the remaining number of changes in the special first gaming state, etc. are not displayed in the display area 911. The number of times the special first gaming state continues can be changed as appropriate. For example, the number of continuations of the special first game state may be set to 10,000 times, so that the chance zone in the left-handed state substantially continues until the next jackpot is won.

In particular, in the present embodiment, even in the event of a sudden winning, a winning combination of the decorative symbols 80 is displayed, so that a normal player cannot grasp that a sudden winning has occurred. In other words, a normal player cannot clearly know the timing of transition to the special first gaming state. Therefore, if a player knows about the existence of the special first gaming state by obtaining information from magazines, the Internet, etc., when he wins the jackpot, he will not know that the current state is the special first gaming state. The gameplay is what you would expect.

In this way, although it is virtually impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting area 904b in the special first gaming state, it is strictly a "high opening/closing mode" (time saving state), and the special first gaming state is Since one game state is a game state in which the game ball should be "hit to the left," it is necessary to provide a normal region 905 in an area into which a game ball hit to the left can enter. Even though it is in "high opening/closing mode", it is against the rules to have a configuration in which you cannot receive the open lottery in the recommended firing mode (left-handed firing), so it is necessary to benefit from being in high opening/closing mode. Even if it is not possible, it is necessary to make it possible to receive the open lottery using the recommended firing mode. However, if an area (for example, a gate-shaped area such as the right normal area 905R) that clearly triggers an opening lottery is provided on the left side of the gaming area 902, an opening lottery will be held even when the player is left-handed, and the game ball will enter the game ball. There is a risk that the player may think that the second starting area 904b may be opened to the extent possible (that is, he or she may be needlessly conscious of the second starting area 904b). As in this embodiment, by configuring the general winning area into which entered game balls are taken in to also serve as the left normal area 905L, an area that becomes an opportunity for an open lottery is provided on the left side of the gaming area 902. If it is, it will be difficult for the player to notice.

Hereinafter, specific examples will be described in which the matters related to the above-mentioned gaming characteristics (especially the normal first gaming state and the special first gaming state) are improved, modified, and embodied. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of items described using the following specific examples are applied.

○Specific example 1-1
If a jackpot is won in the special first gaming state, there is no possibility that the jackpot will become a normal jackpot, and it may be set to be a 100% specific jackpot (see FIG. 5). By doing so, it is possible to provide an easy-to-understand gaming property in which if a jackpot is achieved in the special first gaming state, the transition to the second gaming state (the most advantageous gaming state) is confirmed.

○Specific example 1-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the special first gaming state is more likely to result in a specific jackpot than the normal first gaming state, but the opposite setting, that is, the normal first gaming state is higher than the special first gaming state. In this state, when a jackpot is won, the probability of the jackpot becoming a specific jackpot may be higher (see FIG. 6). By doing so, it is possible to realize a gaming experience in which unexpectedly winning a prize is a disadvantageous event for the player. In addition, since the initial state after the reset operation is normally the first gaming state, the so-called first-in-the-morning state is advantageous for the player (the normal first gaming state, not the special first gaming state). It becomes sex.

○Specific example 1-3
As mentioned above, normally in the first gaming state, the sudden winning is not clearly notified to the player (the decorative symbols 80 are considered to be a winning combination). Therefore, a normal player does not clearly know the transition to the special first gaming state. Based on this, it is assumed that a specific performance indicating that the current gaming state is a special first gaming state may occur as a part of a fluctuating performance. By doing this, it is possible to determine whether the current gaming state is the normal first gaming state or the special first gaming state (which gaming state is more likely to be) based on the degree of occurrence of a specific effect. A game experience in which the player enjoys making predictions is realized. The specific form of the specific performance may be of any kind. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which displaying a predetermined suggestion image 15 during a fluctuating performance is a specific performance (see FIG. 7(a)). The gameplay differs depending on how the conditions under which the specific performance can occur are set.

Normally, when a specific effect does not occur in the first game state, but in a configuration where a specific effect can occur in the special first game state (see FIG. 7(b)), when a specific effect occurs, a special effect is generated. The gameplay is such that the first gaming state is confirmed.

By making it possible for a specific performance to occur in both the normal first gaming state and the special first gaming state, the probability that the specific performance will occur is higher than in the special first gaming state than in the normal first gaming state (one change In the case of a configuration in which the probability of winning is higher in the special first gaming state (see FIG. 7(c)), even if a specific performance occurs, it is not confirmed that it is the special first gaming state, When a specific performance occurs, the probability of being in the special first game state increases, resulting in a gaming experience.

○Specific example 1-4
It is assumed that the game state after the end of the jackpot game can become a special first game state. For example, in the case where the types of jackpots are set as normal jackpot and specific jackpot as in the above embodiment, after the jackpot game ends when the normal jackpot is won, the configuration is such that the transition to the special first gaming state is possible ( (See Figures 8 and 9). In other words, at least a part of the jackpot other than the jackpot (specific jackpot) that shifts to the second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state is a jackpot that shifts to the special first gaming state after the jackpot game ends. A certain configuration is assumed. By doing this, even if the player does not win a jackpot (specific jackpot) that will shift to an advantageous state (second gaming state), he or she will be able to play in the "chance zone" after the jackpot game ends. The game has a possibility of shifting to a special first gaming state (normally, it is possible to prevent "immediate quitting" after the jackpot game ends).

In the case of this example, it may be set to shift to the special first game state after the end of a jackpot game that usually becomes a jackpot (see Figure 8), or a part of the normal jackpot may be changed to the special first game state. The other part of the normal jackpot may be set to be transferred to the first gaming state (see FIG. 9). If the former is done, the game will be shifted to the special first gaming state in all cases where the game does not shift to the second gaming state, so that it is possible to provide easy-to-understand gameplay.

On the other hand, if the latter is done, a normal player cannot know whether the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is the normal first gaming state or the special first gaming state (it is not displayed in the display area 911). It is preferable to adopt a configuration in which the winning combination cannot be determined from the jackpot combination of the decorative patterns 80. As a result, even if the player does not move to the second gaming state, it does not necessarily mean that the player will move to the special first gaming state, so the player can play while expecting that the player has moved to the special first gaming state. It turns out. In the case of a configuration in which a suggestion can be generated by a specific effect as explained in Specific Example 1-3 above, the player enjoys the game while predicting whether or not the suggestion effect will cause the player to enter the special first game state. It becomes gameplay.

In addition, in the latter case, after a normal jackpot won in a specific gaming state, the game will always shift to the special first gaming state, but after a normal jackpot won in a gaming state other than the specific gaming state, the special first gaming state will be entered. A configuration may also be adopted in which the transition to one gaming state is not limited. In the example shown in FIG. 9, after the normal jackpot won in the special first gaming state and the second gaming state, the transition to the special first gaming state occurs without exception, but after the normal jackpot won in the normal first gaming state, the special This means that the transition to the first gaming state does not necessarily occur. By doing this, a game feature is created in which whether or not the shift to the special first gaming state is determined depends on the gaming state when the normal jackpot is won.

○Specific example 1-5
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that an accidental winning (acquisition of state transition rights) is not clearly notified to the player by the decorative pattern 80, but an unexpected winning as a combination of the decorative symbols 80. It is also possible to have a configuration in which a mode (emergency combination) indicating the above is set. The unexpected combination is different from the jackpot combination. For example, it is conceivable to set the combination "7, 3, 5" (see FIG. 10(b)) as the emergency combination. If you do not win either the jackpot or the unexpected combination (in the case of a "complete loss"), you cannot win either the jackpot combination (see Figure 10(a)) or the unexpected combination (see Figure 10(b)). It is assumed that different combinations (completely incorrect combinations) (see FIG. 10(c)) are displayed. In addition, in the event of an unexpected win, not only will such an unexpected combination be displayed, but a special effect indicating the unexpected win (an effect in which a special image that only occurs during an unexpected win will be displayed) will occur. Good too.

Further, instead of or in addition to the above-mentioned notification based on the unexpected combination, the transition to the special first gaming state may be indicated by an effect image displayed in the display area 911. For example, a special background image Bs (see FIG. 11(b)) that can be displayed in the special first game state is provided as a background image of the decorative pattern 80. The special background image Bs is clearly different from the normal background image Bn (see FIG. 11(a)) that is normally displayed in the first gaming state, and is not normally displayed in the first gaming state. Suppose that it is in a form that does not exist. For example, it is conceivable that the normal background image Bn is a background image representing a "day" state, and the special background image Bs is a background image representing a "night" state. By doing this, if the special background image Bs is displayed in the first gaming state (left-handed playing state), the player can easily understand that the special first gaming state is in effect. Become.

By doing as in this example, the player will be aware of the transition to the special first gaming state, so the player will be able to play while being aware that it is a chance zone (play left-handed). Become.

○Specific example 1-6
The number of continuations of the special first game state is not constant (indeterminate). For example, it is assumed that three types of continuation times are set as the winning mode (contents of the state transition right) for "emergency": 50 times, 100 times, and 200 times (see FIG. 12). The longer the number of continuations, the higher the probability of winning a jackpot in the special first game state, resulting in a gaming experience where the probability of receiving the benefit of the "chance zone" increases.

In the case of this example, as explained in Specific Example 1-5 above, the sudden winning (acquisition of the state transition right) itself is clearly shown to the player by the combination of the decorative patterns 80, etc. However, it is conceivable that the number of continuations is not clearly shown to the player. In other words, although the transition to the special first gaming state is indicated, the player does not know how long the special first gaming state will continue, so that the special first gaming state continues as long as possible. The gaming experience that the player desires (continuing until winning the jackpot) is realized.

3) Production mode and automatic adjustment function 3-1) Production mode The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes production mode selection means that allows the player to select a preferred mode from among a plurality of production modes. have In addition, in this embodiment, the performance mode can be selected in the first game state. The presentation mode may be selected in any manner. In this embodiment, in a state in which a fluctuating performance is not being executed (standby state), a desired performance mode is selected by operating the operating means 60 (push button 61 and cross key 62). (see Figure 13).

In this embodiment, there are three types of performance modes (selection candidates) that can be selected by the performance mode selection function: normal mode, active mode, and simple mode (see FIG. 13). Normal mode is the default mode (reference mode). It is in the normal mode when the power is turned on or when a predetermined reset condition is met (for example, when a RAM clear operation is performed).

Compared to the normal mode, the active mode has a higher probability that one or more types of effects (hereinafter referred to as target effects) that can occur as part of a fluctuating effect (the target effect will occur in a certain fluctuation) This is a high-frequency mode with a high probability). The simple mode is a low frequency mode in which the probability of the target performance occurring is lower than that in the normal mode. Therefore, the probability that the target effect will occur increases in the order of simple mode (low frequency mode), normal mode (reference mode), and active mode (high frequency mode) (see FIG. 13(b)). Note that the selection of the production mode affects the content of the fluctuating production to be executed, but does not affect the winning/failure lottery results. That is, no matter which performance mode is selected, the player's expected value of direct profit (expected value of balls to be paid) is the same.

Since each type of target performance is accompanied by sound (corresponding performance sound is output from the speaker 65 (see Figure 1)), the active mode in which the target performance is most likely to occur is the most "lively" performance mode. You can say that. Furthermore, the simple mode, in which the target effect is least likely to occur, can be said to be the "quietest" mode. Furthermore, the fact that the probability of the target effect occurring is high means that the reliability of various target effects (the probability that when a certain variation occurs, the variation is a jackpot variation) is low. Therefore, when various target performances occur, the reliability is lowest in the active mode and highest in the simple mode.

Note that a configuration may be adopted in which the look-ahead performance is the target performance. The look-ahead effect suggests the reliability of the target lottery result by using a change that occurs earlier than the change corresponding to the target lottery result that is the target of the reliability suggestion. So-called pending change effects and chance effect effects are typical examples of look-ahead effects.

3-2) Automatic adjustment function The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can change the loudness (volume) of the sound output from the speaker 65 (sound output means) in stages. The number of levels in which the volume can be adjusted can be set as appropriate. In this embodiment, the volume can be changed in five levels from volume 1 (minimum volume) to volume 5 (maximum volume). That is, there are five levels of volume 1 (output 1) to volume 5 (output 5) as the number of stages (hereinafter sometimes referred to as output stages) in which the output sound volume differs. The number of stages can be increased or decreased as appropriate. Note that the volume is set to 3 when the power is turned on or when a predetermined reset condition is satisfied. In other words, volume 3 is the reference (default) output stage. As mentioned above, the production mode when the power is turned on or when a predetermined reset condition is met is the normal mode, so when the power is turned on or when a predetermined reset condition is met, the production mode is normal mode and the volume is 3. It means that it is in a state.

Some of the output stages are defined as corresponding stages for some of the plurality of production modes described above (see FIG. 13(b)). In this embodiment, the corresponding stage of the active mode is "volume 5". In other words, the stage at which the volume reaches the maximum is considered to be the corresponding stage. On the other hand, the corresponding stage of the simple mode is "Volume 1". In other words, the stage at which the volume is the lowest is the corresponding stage. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, no response stage is defined for the normal mode. However, this does not negate the provision of response stages for normal mode as well. When setting the corresponding stage for the normal mode, it is preferable to set it between the corresponding stage for the active mode (volume 5) and the corresponding stage for the simple mode (volume 1). For example, it is preferable to set volume 3 as a corresponding stage of the normal mode.

The automatic adjustment function automatically changes the output level of the volume when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the production mode is selected (changed) by the production mode selection means. In other words, by performing an operation to select (change) the production mode, the volume is automatically changed (even if no operation is performed to change the volume). Specifically, it is as follows.

It is assumed that the active mode is selected by the production mode selection means (suppose that an operation for changing from a production mode other than the active mode to the active mode is performed). In this case, the volume output stage is automatically changed to volume 5, which is the corresponding stage of the active mode (see FIG. 14(a)). Note that if the volume was 5 before changing to the active mode, the volume 5 is maintained as it is. That is, if any one of volume 1 to volume 4 is set before changing to active mode, the volume is automatically changed to volume 5 upon changing to active mode. In addition, in this embodiment, when an operation to change to active mode is performed, an image indicating that the change to active mode has been accepted is displayed together with an image indicating that the volume has been changed. It is displayed in area 911 (see FIG. 14(a-2)). Therefore, this does not mean that the player does not notice the automatic change in volume.

It is assumed that the simple mode is selected by the production mode selection means (assuming that a change operation is performed from a production mode other than the simple mode to the active mode). In this case, the volume output stage is automatically changed to volume 1, which is the corresponding stage of the simple mode (see FIG. 14(b)). Note that if the volume was 1 before changing to the simple mode, the volume 1 is maintained as it is. In other words, if any of volume 2 to volume 5 is set before changing to simple mode, the volume is automatically changed to volume 1 upon changing to simple mode. In this embodiment, when the change operation to simple mode is performed, an image indicating that the volume has been changed is displayed together with an image indicating that the change to simple mode has been accepted. It is displayed in area 911 (see FIG. 14(b-2)). Therefore, this does not mean that the player does not notice the automatic change in volume.

As mentioned above, in this embodiment, no corresponding stage is defined for normal mode, so even if a change operation is performed from a production mode other than normal mode to normal mode, the output level of the volume is maintained (before the change operation is performed). volume is maintained). If a corresponding stage is defined for the normal mode as well, for example, if volume 3 is set as the corresponding stage, the volume may be automatically changed to 3 upon the operation of changing to normal mode.

The reason why such an automatic adjustment function is installed is as follows. The active mode is a "lively" performance mode in which the target performance has a high probability of occurring. Considering that there is a high probability that a player who selects such an active mode likes flashy games, the volume is automatically changed to a high volume (maximum volume in this embodiment) upon selection of the active mode. I have to. On the other hand, the simple mode is a "quiet" production mode in which the probability of occurrence of the target production is low. Considering that there is a high probability that a player who selects such a simple mode prefers a calm game, the volume is automatically changed to a low volume (minimum volume in this embodiment) upon selection of the simple mode. I have to. This contributes to the convenience of the player, since the volume is set according to each performance mode without the need to take the trouble of adjusting the volume in conjunction with the selection of the desired performance mode (active mode, simple mode).

In the present embodiment, the active mode corresponds to the maximum volume (volume 5), and the simple mode corresponds to the lowest volume (volume 1), but the corresponding stages do not have to be maximum or minimum. For the active mode, the corresponding stage may be a stage where the volume is higher than the center (for example, volume 4), and for the simple mode, the stage where the volume is lower than the center (for example, volume 2) may be the corresponding stage.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the normal mode, which is the standard (default) presentation mode, is not subject to the automatic adjustment function, but the active mode and the simple mode are subject to the automatic adjustment function. Players who choose active mode or simple mode, which is not the standard production mode, are thought to be more particular about the frequency of productions (compared to players who play in normal mode), so they are more likely to play games with such particular preferences. The automatic adjustment function is applied to the users.

In addition, in this embodiment, it has been explained that the production mode is based on the normal mode, and has an active mode in which the probability of the target production occurring is higher than that, and a simple mode in which the probability is lower. A configuration may also be adopted in which one of the simple modes is not provided.

In this embodiment, as a function different from the automatic adjustment function, there is an arbitrary change function that allows the player to arbitrarily change the output level of the volume regardless of the type of performance mode that is set. Therefore, even if the volume output stage is automatically changed to a stage corresponding to the performance mode due to a change in the production mode (selection of active mode or simple mode), the output stage can be changed to the desired output stage using the arbitrary change function. be able to. In other words, even if volume 5, which is automatically set when changing to active mode, or volume 1, which is automatically set when changing to normal mode, is not the desired volume, the player You can change the volume arbitrarily. Note that even if the output stage is changed using the arbitrary change function, the presentation mode is maintained (the type of presentation mode is not automatically changed).

Any method may be used to change the volume using the arbitrary change function. In this embodiment, operating the left side of the cross key 62 decreases the volume, and operating the right side of the cross key 62 increases the volume. It is preferable that the operation is reflected not only in a standby state where the fluctuating performance is not being executed, but also while the fluctuating performance is being executed.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the above-mentioned production mode and automatic adjustment function are improved, modified, and embodied will be explained. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of items described using the following specific examples are applied.

○Specific example 2-1
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the automatic adjustment function targets "volume", but the amount of elements (elements that can be grasped by the player's five senses) that are output when the target effect occurs (hereinafter referred to as a production effect amount), other production effect amounts may be targeted. An example of a target other than the volume is the "light amount" (the light amount of the light emitting unit 20 (see FIG. 1) having a light emitting body such as an LED that emits light in a predetermined color when the target effect occurs). For example, the configuration includes an automatic adjustment function for the amount of light as described below.

It is assumed that there are five variable output stages of the light amount, from light amount 1 to light amount 5 (light amount 5 is the maximum light amount). As shown in FIG. 15A, it is assumed that the corresponding stage of the active mode is a light amount of 5, and the corresponding stage of the simple mode is a light amount of 1. When a change operation from a production mode other than the active mode to the active mode is performed while any of the light quantities 1 to 4 is set, the light quantity is automatically changed to 5. Since it is considered that there is a high probability that the player who changes to the active mode is looking for a flashy performance, the target light emitting section 20 is made to emit flashy light. On the other hand, when a change operation is performed from a production mode other than the simple mode to the simple mode while any of the light amounts 2 to 5 is set, the light amount is automatically changed to 1. Since there is a high probability that the player who changes to the simple mode is looking for a calm game, the target light emitting section 20 is made to emit light in a quiet manner.

Only one of the volume and the light amount may be subject to the automatic adjustment function, and it is preferable that an arbitrary change function is provided for the light amount as well as the volume.

○Specific example 2-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the corresponding stages associated with some of the selectable production modes are fixed, but the corresponding stages may be undefined. For example, the following configuration may be considered.

The corresponding stage of the active mode is set to be the output stage (current output stage) +1 before changing to the active mode (see FIG. 15(b)). For example, when the volume is 3 and an operation to change from a production mode other than the active mode to the active mode is performed, the volume is automatically changed to 4 (volume 3+1). Changing to active mode means that there is a high probability that the player is looking for a flashy game, so the volume is increased based on the current output level.

The corresponding stage of the simple mode is set to be the output stage (current output stage) -1 before changing to the simple mode (see FIG. 15(b)). For example, if a change operation is performed from a production mode other than the active mode to the active mode while the volume is 3, the volume is automatically changed to 2 (volume 3-1). Changing to active mode means that there is a high probability that the player is looking for a quiet game, so the volume is reduced based on the current output level.

By doing as in this example, the volume after changing the production mode is determined based on the output stage before changing the production mode (increasing by one step or decreasing by one step), so the volume will not increase all at once. , it also has the advantage of not becoming smaller all at once.

○Specific example 2-3
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the active mode and simple mode have only one corresponding stage (active mode is one level of volume 5, simple mode is one level of volume 1), but there are two or more corresponding stages. It is also possible to have a configuration in which . For example, it is assumed that the active mode has three levels of volume 3 to 5 as corresponding levels, and the simple mode has three levels of volume 1 to 3 as corresponding levels (see FIG. 15(c)). In other words, for active mode (lively production mode), two or more stages counted from the largest of the five stages in which the volume can be changed are considered to be compatible stages, and for simple mode, It is assumed that among the stages (five stages) in which the volume can be changed, two or more stages counted from the smallest one are the corresponding stages. Further, if the corresponding stages of the active mode and the simple mode are compared, at least a part of the corresponding stages of the active mode are larger than the corresponding stages of the simple mode.

If the volume when changing the performance mode is in one of two or more corresponding stages, the current volume is maintained. If the change operation to active mode is performed while the volume is at any one of volume levels 3 to 5, the current volume is maintained. Similarly, if the change operation to the simple mode is performed while the volume is at one of the volume levels 1 to 3, the current volume is maintained.

If the volume when changing the production mode is not in any of the two or more corresponding stages, the volume is automatically changed. The volume after the change is set to one of two or more corresponding levels. For example, if a change operation to active mode is performed while the volume is either 1 or 2, the volume is automatically changed to 4. If a change operation to the simple mode is performed while the volume is either 4 or 5, the volume is automatically changed to 2.

If there is only one compatible stage, all other stages are not compatible, so in most cases when changing to active mode or simple mode, the volume will be changed automatically. This may cause the player to feel troubled. By setting the response stage to two or more stages as in this example, if a change operation to active mode or simple mode is performed, there will be an increase in cases where the volume output stage is already at the compatible stage, so changing the production mode The frequency at which the volume is automatically changed can be reduced.

○Specific example 2-4
In the above embodiment, it was explained that the corresponding stage of simple mode (low frequency mode) is lower than the corresponding stage of active mode (high frequency mode), but the opposite setting, that is, active mode (high frequency mode) A configuration may be adopted in which the response stage of the simple mode (low frequency mode) is higher than the response stage of . For example, the active mode corresponds to a volume of 1, and the simple mode corresponds to a volume of 5 (see FIG. 15(d)).

The fact that the probability of occurrence of the target performance is higher in the active mode than in the simple mode means that the reliability of the target performance is lower in the active mode than in the simple mode. By doing as in this example, in active mode, the target performance has a relatively low reliability, so the volume is relatively low (volume 1), but in simple mode, the target performance has a relatively high reliability, so the volume is relatively high. The volume (Volume 5) is automatically set. In other words, the configuration is such that the volume is automatically set in accordance with the level of reliability of the target performance depending on the type of performance mode.

○Specific example 2-5
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the configuration is such that the production mode can be changed during the standby state, but the configuration may be such that the production mode can be changed during fluctuation. If the player performs an operation to change the performance mode during the fluctuation (a request to change the performance mode is accepted), it is preferable to shift to a new performance mode after the next fluctuation. That is, the production mode before the change is maintained at least until the change in which the change operation was performed is completed. The transition to a new production mode may be triggered by the start of the next variation after the variation for which the change operation has been performed, or the winning/failure lottery information stored in the storage means ( A transition to a new performance mode may be triggered by the start of the variation after the success/failure lottery results corresponding to all of the pending information) are completed.

In such a configuration, the automatic adjustment of the volume by the automatic adjustment function is performed at the same time as the transition to a new production mode occurs. In other words, the volume does not change automatically until the change in which the changing operation is performed ends, and the volume changes automatically when a new performance mode occurs after the next change. Since the automatic adjustment function automatically sets the volume suitable for the production mode, it is preferable to prevent the volume from changing automatically until a transition to a new production mode actually occurs. .

4) Music corresponding control 4-1) Fluctuation time From the time when multiple decorative symbol groups 80g begin to fluctuate, the fluctuations of all decorative symbol groups 80g completely stop as the symbol combinations are made according to the winning/failure lottery results. The period up to this point is the fluctuating performance, but the length of time required for the fluctuating performance (fluctuating time (see FIG. 16(a))) is not constant and may change each time. The method for determining the variation time itself is well known, so a detailed explanation will be omitted. A plurality of candidate times are prepared that may be adopted as the variable time, and based on the lottery information obtained when the game ball enters the starting area 904, which of the candidate times is selected. is determined as the actual variation time. The number of variable times (candidate times) that may be set and the length of each can be set as appropriate.

Similar to general gaming machines, the fluctuation time is relatively long when a reach is achieved, and is relatively short when a reach is not achieved and a loss is announced. In addition, the reach is a state in which the fluctuation of two of the three decorative symbol groups 80g is stopped or pseudo-stopped (a state in which it appears to the player to be stopped but is not completely stopped (for example, a state in which it is slightly swaying). ) indicates a state in which the decorative patterns 80 shown are of the same type (the remaining decorative pattern group 80g is changing). In this embodiment, it is determined that the left decorative pattern 80L selected from the left decorative pattern group 80gL and the right decorative pattern 80R selected from the right decorative pattern group 80gR are of the same type. Hereinafter, a variation in which a reach is not established and it is reported that the target winning lottery result is a loss (so-called "a loss variation") will be referred to as a "normal loss variation". The music corresponding control, which will be described in detail later, is normally executed with an outlier variation. An deviant variation is a variation that occurs frequently (the probability of an deviant variation is preferably 80% or more).

4-2) Background Music In this embodiment, the player can arbitrarily select the background music (BGM) to be output from the speaker 65 during the fluctuating performance from among a plurality of candidate songs. In this embodiment, it is possible to select from three types: song A, song B, and song C. However, the background music is output when a specific production is not being executed in the fluctuating production. For example, when a predetermined ready-to-win effect occurs, the music for the ready-to-reach effect is output, so the background music is not output. The number of types of background music can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

In this embodiment, the background music is output from the beginning at the same time as the fluctuating performance starts. In other words, the background music (background music of the type selected at that time) is controlled to be output from the beginning for each variation, and the background music is not output continuously across two or more variations. . Note that the "beginning" here does not necessarily have to coincide with the "beginning" of the song as a copyrighted work. The "beginning" set as the background music of the gaming machine 1 may be different from the "beginning" of the song as a copyrighted work. That is, "the background music is output from the beginning" means that each background music "is output from a certain fixed point" at the same time as the fluctuation starts.

Any method may be used to select (change) the background music. In this embodiment, the type of background music is switched by operating the cross key 62 up and down. Although not shown, it is preferable that an image showing the current background music or an image showing an operation method for changing the background music be displayed in the display area 911. This operation can also be performed during the fluctuating performance. However, even if the change operation is performed during a certain fluctuating production, it will be reflected (the type of background music will actually change) in the next fluctuating production (next fluctuating start). (The changed background music will also be output.) It should be noted that a configuration may be adopted in which the type of background music cannot be changed during the fluctuating performance, but can be changed in a standby state where the fluctuating performance is not being executed.

4-3) Contents of music correspondence control In this embodiment, music correspondence control is executed according to the type of current background music. As described above, in the present embodiment, music-based control is normally performed with outlier fluctuations. Music-based control divides the fluctuating time into "main time" and "additional time"("main time + additional time = fluctuating time") (see Figure 16(a)), and determines the length of the main time and additional time. The system changes the background music depending on the type of background music being output.

The main time is the pseudo-stop point (see (1) in FIGS. 16(a) and 16(b)) when the fluctuation pseudo-stops at the symbol combination (combination of three decorative symbols 80) according to the winning/failure lottery results from the fluctuation start point (see (1) in FIGS. 16(a) and 16(b)). (See (2) in FIGS. 16(a) and 16(b)). In the present embodiment, since the music corresponding control is normally executed in a losing variation, the symbol combination is a losing combination in a state where a reach is not established. Moreover, the above-mentioned "pseudo-stopping due to the symbol combination" refers to a state in which at least some of the three decorative symbols 80 constituting the symbol combination are completely stopped. In this embodiment, at the time of pseudo-stopping, all three decorative patterns 80 are in a pseudo-stopping state. Strictly speaking, the fluctuation has not ended at the time of the pseudo-stop, but the player actually feels as if the fluctuation has ended (the loss has been determined) at that point. In this embodiment, when each decorative pattern 80 comes to a pseudo stop, a predetermined stop sound (a short sound "bang") is output. The point in time when the output of the stop sound of the decorative pattern 80 which has finally been pseudo-stopped is completed, which is the pseudo-stopping point. When the three decorative patterns 80 pseudo-stop in sequence (with a time difference), a stop sound will be output three times, and the time when the output of the third stop sound is completed is the pseudo-stop point. By outputting such a stop sound, it becomes easier for the player to feel as if the fluctuation has ended (the deviation has been determined) at the time of the pseudo stop.

The additional time is the time from the pseudo-stop time (see (2) in FIGS. 16(a) and (b)) to the fluctuation end time (see (3) in FIGS. 16(a) and (b)). In other words, it is the time required for all three decorative patterns 80 constituting the above pattern combination to come to a complete pseudo-stop in the same combination. Therefore, it can be said that the additional time is a period during which the symbol combination is pseudo-stopped. The length of the additional time is overwhelmingly shorter than the main time. That is, the main time occupies most of the fluctuation time, and the remaining additional time is extremely short. In addition, in this embodiment, control is performed so that the additional time does not become 0.

In the present embodiment, the output of the background music is stopped at the pseudo-stop time in normal fluctuations. That is, although the background music is output during the main time, the background music is not output during the additional time. Taking two consecutive abnormal fluctuations (the first fluctuation and the second fluctuation) as an example, the output of the background music starts when the first fluctuation starts, the output stops at the pseudo-stop point, and then the second fluctuation starts. At the same time, the output of the background music starts. As mentioned above, the additional time is an extremely short time, so even if this is done, the player will hear the background music as if it is being output continuously (the additional time can be seen as a pause period for the background music). can also be done).

In this embodiment, even if a certain length of variable time is selected, the lengths of the main time and additional time may differ if the type of background music to be output is different. In other words, music-based control is performed in which the main time and additional time are determined according to the type of background music. The music-based control is control based on a unit time set for each of a plurality of types of background music.

In this embodiment, the unit time of song A is 150 ms (0.150 seconds), the unit time of song B is 125 ms (0.125 seconds), and the unit time of song C is 100 ms (0.100 seconds). (See FIG. 17(a)). The unit time of each song is determined based on the tempo (BPM: Beats Per Minute) of each song. The tempo of song A is 100 BPM, the tempo of song B is 120 BPM, and the tempo of song C is 150 BPM. In this embodiment, the length of a 16th note in each song is defined as a unit time. The length of a 16th note in song A is 60/100/4 = 0.150 seconds, the length of a 16th note in song B is 60/120/4 = 0.125 seconds, and the length of a 16th note in song C The length is calculated as 60/150/4=0.100 seconds, and these lengths are taken as the unit time of each song. The higher the BPM (faster the tempo), the shorter the unit time.

The music-based control is performed so that "main time = unit time x N" (N is a natural number). That is, the length of the main time is controlled to be a multiple of the unit time (determined according to the type of background music being output). Because of this control, even if the variable time is the same, the lengths of the main time and additional time can differ if the type of background music differs. The fact that the main times are different means that the time from the start of variation to the time of pseudo-stop is different, so depending on the type of background music, the time until the three decorative symbols 80 pseudo-stop and the symbol combination is shown is different. This means making the time different.

Specifically, the main time and additional time are determined as follows based on predetermined variable times.
(1) The main time is a multiple of the unit time and is the longest time less than the variable time.
(2) The additional time is the time obtained by subtracting the main time determined in (1) from the variable time.

For example, 2630 msec may be selected as the variation time (see FIG. 17(b)). In this case, when song A (unit time 150 ms) is the output song, the main time is 2550 ms (150×17=2550) and the additional time is 80 ms (2630-2550=80). When song B (unit time 125 ms) is the output song, the main time is 2625 ms (125×21=2625) and the additional time is 5 ms (2630-2625=5). When music C (unit time 100 msec) is the output music, the main time is 2600 msec (100×26=2600) and the additional time is 30 msec (2630-2600=30).

Further, for example, 3180 msec may be selected as the fluctuation time (see FIG. 17(b)). In this case, when music A (unit time 150 msec) is the output music, the main time is set to 3150 msec (150x21=3150), and the additional time is set to 30 msec (3180-3150). When song B (unit time 125 ms) is the output song, the main time is 3125 ms (125×25=3125) and the additional time is 55 ms (3180-3125=55). When music C (unit time 100 msec) is the output music, the main time is 3100 msec (100×31=3100) and the additional time is 80 msec (3180-3100=80).

In this embodiment, when the length of the variable time exactly matches a multiple of the unit time, the additional time is set to equal the unit time. For example, 3625 msec may be selected as the variation time (see FIG. 17(b)). In this case, if song B (unit time 125 seconds) is the output song, 125×29=3625, and the multiple of the unit time and the variable time match. Therefore, the main time is set to 3500 msec (125×28=3500), and the additional time is set to 125 msec (3625-3500=125). Controlling in this way means that "maximum length of additional time = length of unit time".

Furthermore, depending on the case, there may be cases where the main time and additional time are the same even if the types of songs are different. For example, when the fluctuation time is 3625 ms (see FIG. 17(b)), if song A (unit time 150 ms) or song C (unit time 100 ms) is the output song, the main time is 3600 msec (150 x 24 = 3600, 100 x 36 = 3600), and the additional time is 25 msec (3625 - 3600 = 25).

By executing such music-based control, the pseudo-stop point at which the symbol combinations are shown (the point at which the fluctuation at which the player grasps the winning/failure lottery results ends) matches the tempo of the background music that is being output. The time will come when you agree. In other words, since the main time is a multiple of the unit time determined according to the tempo of the background music, the time when the main time ends matches the tempo of the background music. In addition, if the fluctuation is made to match the tempo of the background music in this way, it would be necessary to perform an operation such as changing the fluctuation time according to the background music, but in this embodiment, the fluctuation time is a multiple of the unit time. Since the value subtracted from the fluctuation time (so-called "remainder") is set as the additional time (additional time is increased or decreased), there is no need to vary the fluctuation time depending on the background music. .

Note that in this embodiment, the length of a sixteenth note of each song is used as a unit time, but the length of an eighth note, a quarter note, or a half note may be used as a unit time. However, if you do this, the unit time becomes long, so the step size of the main time becomes large (the amount of unit change when changing the value of N in "main time = unit time x N" becomes large). (As mentioned above, the maximum additional time = unit time, so if the unit time becomes longer, the additional time (the time when the background music is not output) is wasted. There is a risk that it will become too long. Therefore, it is preferable to make the unit time as short as possible (in this embodiment, the length of a 16th note is used as the unit time in order to shorten the unit time).

Hereinafter, specific examples of improving, modifying, and embodying the above-mentioned music-based control will be described. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of items described using the following specific examples are applied.

○Specific example 3-1
Although the above embodiment describes a configuration in which the player can arbitrarily select the type of background music, the configuration may be such that the type of background music changes automatically regardless of the player's selection. In response to the automatic change in the type of background music, the music corresponding control will change.

○Specific example 3-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the music-based control is normally executed in an out-of-order variation (out-of-order variation). If it is a variation in which the reach effect is not executed, the music corresponding control may also be executed in other variations.

For example, after a reach is achieved, the music corresponding control may be executed in a normal reach variation in which a winning/failure lottery result is notified without executing a so-called super reach effect. The background music is continuously output even after the reach is established in which the types of the two decorative symbols 80 match, and the main time is until the other decorative symbol 80 pseudo-stops and the symbol combination is shown, and the symbol combination is completely completed. Music-based control is executed using the time until the stop as an additional time. It may be possible to perform not only the normal reach variation in which the lottery result is a loss, but also the normal reach variation in which the lottery result is a win.

However, basically, most of the fluctuations are normal fluctuations, so even if music-based control is executed only for the normal fluctuations, it will not be possible to perform fluctuations that match the tempo of the background music. There is a high probability that the player will feel this.

○Specific example 3-3
The method of setting the unit time of each background song (the method of setting based on the length of the note) described in the above embodiment is just an example. It may simply be set such that the higher the BPM (faster the tempo), the shorter the unit time. The BPM of songs A to C in the above embodiment has the relationship "BPM of song A < BPM of song B < BPM of song C", so "unit time of song A > unit time of song B > song C unit time".

Further, as long as the determination method is based on the characteristics of each background music, the unit time may be determined based on factors other than the tempo. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which different unit times are set based on the genre of each background song. Further, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which different unit times are set based on the lyrics of each background song (the average time required for outputting one character of the lyrics).

○Specific example 3-4
It may be possible to allow a variation in which the additional time = 0 to occur. Specifically, in the above embodiment, it has been explained that when the length of the variable time exactly matches a multiple of the unit time, the additional time is controlled so that the additional time equals the unit time. If the length of exactly matches a multiple of the unit time, the additional time may be set to 0. For example, when the variable time is 3625 msec and song B (unit time 125 seconds) is the output song, the main time is set to 3625 msec and the additional time is set to 0. In this case, the fluctuation is made to stop completely at the same time as the three symbol combinations indicating a miss are shown.

○Specific example 3-5
In the above embodiment, it was explained that "(1) The main time is a multiple of the unit time and is the longest time that is less than the variable time." However, if it is a multiple of the unit time, it is less than the variable time. It does not have to be the longest time. In other words, the length of the additional time that is considered a "remainder" may be made longer than in the above embodiment.

For example, as shown in FIG. 18, when the fluctuation time is 2630 msec, if song A (unit time 150 msec) is the output song, the main time is 2400 msec (150 x 16 = 2400), and the additional If the time is 230ms (2630-2400=230) and song B (unit time 125ms) is the output song, the main time is 2500ms (125×20=2500) and the additional time is 130ms ( 2630-2500=130), and if song C (unit time 100ms) is the output song, the main time is 2500ms (100x25=2500) and the additional time is 130ms (2630-2500=130). ). However, the additional time is the length of the pseudo-stop period after the symbol combination pseudo-stops until the fluctuation completely stops, and is the length of the period in which the background music is not output, so the additional time may be too long. It is undesirable to set it to a long period of time (because it will result in strange fluctuations).

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

It has been explained that the gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment has the so-called "two types" of gameplay in which it is possible to obtain a jackpot via a small win. Except for the configuration that cannot be achieved without the above, the configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine (a "type" of gaming machine) in which it is not possible to obtain a big win via a small win.

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

○Means 1-1
The first lottery is based on the first lottery information that is acquired when the game ball enters the first starting area, and the second lottery is acquired when the game ball enters the second starting area. A win/fail lottery means for executing a second win/fail lottery based on lottery information, an opening/closing mode setting means capable of switching between a low opening/closing mode, and a high opening/closing mode in which the second starting area is more likely to be opened than in the low opening/closing mode. and a normal first game state in which the low opening/closing mode is set, and a state in which the high opening/closing mode is set as a first gaming state in which a game ball is to be fired aiming at the first starting area. Although there is a special first game state in which the opening time of the second starting area is short and it is disadvantageous for the player to fire the game ball aiming at the second starting area, a special first gaming state is set. Any one of the multiple types of wins that can be won through the first win/fail lottery executed in the gaming state is considered a specific win, and if the first win/fail lottery becomes a win, the win is the specific win. A gaming machine characterized in that the probability is different between the normal first gaming state and the special first gaming state.
According to the above gaming machine, even if the first gaming state is the same (the state where you should play aiming at the first starting area), the normal first gaming state is the low opening/closing mode, and the special first gaming state is the high opening/closing mode. An interesting game experience is realized in which the probability of a specific win (rate of specific win) differs depending on the state.

○Means 1-2
After the end of the winning game that is executed after winning the specific winning, the game state is such that the game ball should be fired aiming at the second starting area, compared to when the special first gaming state is set. A winning game that is executed after a non-specific winning that is a winning other than the specific winning is won by shifting to a second gaming state in which the high opening/closing mode is set for a long opening time of the second starting area. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein the gaming machine does not shift to the second gaming state after the completion of the above.
By doing this, the probability of transition to the second gaming state (a gaming state where you can enjoy the benefits of being in the high opening/closing mode) is different between the normal first gaming state and the special first gaming state.

○Means 1-3
When the first win/fail lottery results in a win, the probability that the win is the specific win is higher in the special first gaming state than in the normal first gaming state, and the game is executed in the normal first gaming state. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, characterized in that it is possible to acquire a state transition right in which a transition to the special first gaming state occurs in some cases where the first winning/failure lottery is not a win. .
By doing so, a gaming property is realized in which the probability of a specific win is higher in the special first gaming state than in the normal first gaming state.

○Means 1-4
If the first win/fail lottery executed in the first normal gaming state results in a winning combination, the combination of decorative symbols displayed on the display device will be considered a winning combination, but even if the state transition right is acquired. The gaming machine according to means 1-3, wherein the winning combination is not displayed on the display device.
By doing this, the transition to the special first gaming state is more difficult to understand than the normal first gaming state (the transition to the special first gaming state is not clearly indicated), resulting in a gaming experience.

○Means 1-5
A specific performance that can occur in the first gaming state is provided, and the specific performance can occur in either the normal first gaming state or the special first gaming state; The gaming machine according to means 1-4, wherein the probability of occurrence is different between the special first gaming state and the special first gaming state.
By doing this, it is possible for the player to enjoy the game while predicting whether the current gaming state is either the normal first gaming state or the special first gaming state based on the degree of occurrence of the specific effect. Realized.

○Means 1-6
When a game ball enters a position where there is a possibility that the game ball may enter when the game ball is fired aiming at the first starting area, the winning/failure drawing by the winning/failure drawing means is not executed, but a predetermined number of A general winning area is provided from which prize balls are paid out, and entry of a game ball into the general winning area is an opportunity for an opening lottery to determine whether or not to open the second starting area. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-5.
Since the special first gaming state is a high opening/closing mode, it is necessary to configure the game ball so that it can enter the area that triggers the opening lottery when playing a game aiming at the first starting area. By making the general winning area the area that triggers the open lottery, an area that triggers the open lottery is provided (at a position where game balls fired aiming at the first starting area can enter). It becomes difficult for players to notice.

○Means 2-1
A performance mode selection means that allows a player to select a desired performance mode from among multiple types of performance modes with different probabilities of occurrence of the target performance, and a performance effect amount including at least one of volume and light amount. output changing means capable of changing the magnitude of the output within a range of a plurality of output stages; is defined as a response stage, and when the production mode is changed by the production mode selection means, if the response stage is defined in the production mode after the change, the production effect amount is A gaming machine characterized by having an automatic adjustment function that automatically changes the magnitude of the output to the corresponding level.
The automatic adjustment function of the gaming machine contributes to improved convenience for players because the output of the amount of performance effect changes according to changes in the performance mode.

○Means 2-2
The plurality of types of performance modes include a first performance mode and a second performance mode in which the probability of the target performance occurring is higher than that of the first performance mode, and the second performance mode is higher than the corresponding stage of the first performance mode. The gaming machine according to means 2-1, wherein the corresponding stage of the second performance mode is a stage in which the output of the performance effect amount is larger.
Selecting the first performance mode in which the target performance is unlikely to occur means that there is a high probability that the player prefers a calm game, so the output of the performance effect amount set in the automatic adjustment function is set to be small. On the other hand, if the player selects the second performance mode in which the target performance is more likely to occur, there is a high probability that the player likes flashy games, so the output of the amount of performance effect set in the automatic adjustment function will be increased. Make it.

○Means 2-3
The plurality of types of performance modes include a first performance mode and a second performance mode in which the probability of the target performance occurring is higher than that of the first performance mode, and the second performance mode is higher than the corresponding stage of the first performance mode. The gaming machine according to means 2-1, wherein the corresponding stage of the second performance mode is a stage in which the output of the performance effect amount is smaller.
Since the first performance mode in which the target performance is difficult to occur means that the target performance has a relatively high reliability, the output of the amount of performance effect is set to be large when the target performance with the high reliability occurs. . On the other hand, in the second production mode where the target production is more likely to occur, the reliability of the target production is relatively low, so when the target production with low reliability occurs, the amount of production effect output is small. I will make it happen.

○Means 2-4
Means 2-1 to 2-1 are characterized in that they have an arbitrary change function that allows a player to arbitrarily change the output stage of the amount of effect regardless of the type of the effect mode that is set. The gaming machine according to any one of 2-3.
Since there is a possibility that the output of the effect amount set by the automatic adjustment function may not be what the player prefers, it is preferable to provide a separate arbitrary change function as described above.

○Means 3-1
A plurality of decorative pattern groups each including a plurality of types of decorative patterns are displayed in a variable manner, and when the variation is stopped, a winning/failure lottery result is determined based on a pattern combination that is a combination of decorative patterns selected from each of the plurality of decorative pattern groups. A notification means for notifying, and a fluctuation time determination for determining a fluctuation time from a fluctuation start point when a plurality of the decorative symbol groups start fluctuating to a fluctuation end time when fluctuations completely stop with the symbol combination according to the win/fail lottery result. and the fluctuation time is a main time from the fluctuation start point to a pseudo stop point at which the fluctuation stops in the symbol combination according to the win/fail lottery result, and from the pseudo stop point to the end point of the fluctuation. Even if the variable time is the same, if the type of background music output at the main time is different, the lengths of the main time and the additional time are considered to be different. A game machine characterized in that music-compatible control can be executed.
According to the gaming machine, the time point at which the symbol combination is shown (pseudo-stop time point) changes depending on the background music, so it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

○Means 3-2
The gaming machine according to means 3-1, wherein the music corresponding control is executed in a normal losing variation in which it is reported that the win/fail lottery result is a loss because the reach based on the decorative symbol is not established. .
It is preferable that the song-based control is executed when a reach is not established and a loss is reported, that is, when the fluctuation time is relatively short.

○Means 3-3
A unit time is set according to the type of the background music, and the main time has a length that is a multiple of the unit time according to the type of the background music output at the main time. The gaming machine according to means 3-1 or 3-2.
By doing this, the end point of the main time is determined according to the type of background music.

○Means 3-4
The gaming machine according to means 3-3, wherein the faster the tempo of the background music, the shorter the unit time.
By doing this, the length of the main time can be varied depending on the tempo of the background music.

1 Gaming machine 10 Specific area 20 Light emitting section 60 Operating means (61 push button 62 cross key)
65 Speaker 70 Pending symbol (71 Pending symbol during fluctuation 72 Pending symbol before fluctuation)
80 Decorative patterns (80L left decorative pattern 80R right decorative pattern 80C middle decorative pattern)
80g Decorative pattern group (80gL Left decorative pattern group 80gR Right decorative pattern group 80gC Medium decorative pattern group)
904 Starting area (904a first starting area 904b second starting area)
905 Normal area (905L Left normal area (general winning area) 905R Right normal area)
906 Big winning area 91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (4)

performance mode selection means that allows a player to select a preferred performance mode from among multiple types of performance modes with different probabilities of occurrence of the target performance;
an output changing means capable of changing the output size of the production effect amount including at least one of the volume and the light amount in a range of a plurality of output stages;
Equipped with
Any one of the plurality of output stages is defined as a corresponding stage for at least some of the plurality of types of production modes,
When the production mode is changed by the production mode selection means, if the corresponding stage is defined in the production mode after the change, the output of the production effect amount is automatically changed to the corresponding stage. A gaming machine characterized by having an automatic adjustment function that changes the The plurality of types of performance modes include a first performance mode and a second performance mode in which the probability of the target performance occurring is higher than that of the first performance mode,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the corresponding stage of the second performance mode is a stage in which the output of the production effect amount is larger than the corresponding stage of the first production mode. The plurality of types of performance modes include a first performance mode and a second performance mode in which the probability of the target performance occurring is higher than that of the first performance mode,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the corresponding stage of the second performance mode is a stage in which the output of the production effect amount is smaller than the corresponding stage of the first production mode. 2. The present invention further comprises an arbitrary change function that allows a player to arbitrarily change the output stage of the amount of effect regardless of the type of the effect mode that is set. 3. The gaming machine according to any one of 3.

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