JP6961244B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

In a specific effect such as a so-called battle effect, the timing (determined portion) at which the result is determined to be advantageous to the player can be variously changed (see, for example, paragraph 0207 of Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-41921

An object to be solved by the present invention is to improve the taste of a specific effect in a gaming machine capable of performing a specific effect in which a fixed portion that is determined to be a favorable result for the player can be changed. ..

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, when a result that is advantageous to the player is obtained, a fixed portion that is determined to be the advantageous result is set in the middle of the production, while a fixed portion is set. A gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect in which the fixed portion is not set through the effect when the result is not advantageous to the player, and the specific effect that produces an advantageous result for the player is a plurality of candidates. Any of the locations is set as the confirmed location, and the player can select any of the plurality of candidate locations as the target location before the specific effect is executed. It is characterized in that it is possible to change the probability of being set as the fixed location for the selected target location.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the taste of a specific effect in which a fixed portion that is determined to give a favorable result to the player can be changed.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which showed the identification symbol and the reserved symbol displayed in the display area. It is a figure for demonstrating the accumulation effect (specific period). It is a figure for demonstrating the accumulation effect (the effect generation period (the case where the suggestion effect occurs three times)). It is a time chart for explaining the flow of the accumulated effect (the case where the accumulated effect generation right is 3 and the suggestion effect is generated 3 times). It is a figure for demonstrating the first concrete example about the accumulation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the third concrete example about the accumulation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 4th specific example concerning accumulation production. It is a figure for demonstrating the concept of a candidate production, a target production, and a suggestion production. It is a figure for demonstrating the type increase function of a target effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the first specific example about the type increase function of a target effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd specific example about the type increasing function of a target effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 3rd specific example about the type increase function of a target effect. It is a figure (the 1) for demonstrating the fifth concrete example about the type increase function of a target production. It is a figure (the second) for demonstrating the fifth concrete example about the type increase function of a target effect. It is a figure (the 1) for explaining the outline of a specific production. It is a figure (the second) for explaining the outline of a specific production. It is a figure (the third) for explaining the outline of a specific production. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline of the fixed part adjustment function. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline of the target part selection effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st specific example (a), 2nd specific example (b), and 3rd specific example (c) concerning a specific effect (fixed part adjustment function). It is a figure for demonstrating the 4th specific example about a specific effect (fixed part adjustment function). It is a figure for demonstrating the 5th specific example about a specific effect (fixed part adjustment function). It is a figure for demonstrating the sixth specific example concerning a specific effect (fixed part adjustment function). It is a figure for demonstrating the eighth specific example concerning a specific effect (fixed part adjustment function). It is a figure for demonstrating the effect mode (specified order). It is a figure for demonstrating the selection effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the first concrete example about a selection effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd specific example about a selection effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 3rd specific example concerning a selection effect.

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

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

The game area 902 is provided with a display device 91, a starting area 904, a large winning opening 906, an out opening, and the like. The display area 911 of the display device 91 is a portion that can be visually recognized through the opening 901 formed in the game board 90. Further, in the game area 902, a plurality of game nails are provided as obstacles that change the flow mode of the game balls when the flowing game balls collide with each other. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes in various modes depending on the conditions when it collides with the game nail.

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

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

The jackpot lottery is executed by a winning / failing determination means provided on a control board (not shown) triggered by winning a game ball in the starting area 904. In the present embodiment, as the starting area 904, a first starting area 904a (so-called “special drawing 1” starting area) and a second starting area 904b (so-called “special drawing 2” starting area) are provided. A numerical value (win / fail judgment information) is acquired from the random number source triggered by the winning of the game ball in the starting area 904, and if the numerical value is the same as the predetermined jackpot value, it becomes a jackpot, and if it is different, it is missed. It becomes. In the present embodiment, the notification of the hit / fail judgment result is started in the order in which the numerical values are acquired (so-called fluctuation is started), but there is the hit / miss judgment information for which the notification of the hit / miss judgment result has not been completed yet. In this case, the newly acquired hit / fail determination information is stored as hold information in a storage means provided on a control board (not shown). The fact that the hold information is stored in the storage means is displayed as the hold symbol 70.

In the present embodiment, as the reserved symbol 70, the effect during change for notifying the hit / fail judgment result (from the start of change of the identification symbol 80 (identification symbol group 80 g) to the complete stop with the combination showing the hit / fail judgment result, so-called The variable pending symbol 71 (so-called variable pending symbol 71) corresponding to the information (hereinafter, also referred to as the variable pending information) for which the notification of the hit / fail judgment result has not been completed although the production of one variable middle portion has been started. The pre-change hold symbol 72 corresponding to the "symbol indicating the existence of the change hold" and the information for which the notification effect for notifying the hit / fail judgment result has not been started (hereinafter, may be referred to as the pre-change hold information) is displayed. (See FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, the basic form of the pending symbol 71 during change and the reserved symbol 72 before change is the same, and the pending symbol 71 during change is displayed larger than the reserved symbol 72 before change in order to distinguish between the two. NS. The basic forms of the pending symbol 71 during change and the pending symbol 72 before change may be completely different.

An upper limit is set for the maximum number of stored information before fluctuations. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of stored first pre-variation hold information (holding in FIG. 1) obtained by winning the first starting area 904a is four, and by winning the second starting area 904b. The maximum number of stored second pre-variation hold information (special figure 2 hold) that can be obtained is four. Therefore, with respect to the reserved symbol 70 corresponding to one of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, one changing reserved symbol 71 and a maximum of four pre-changing reserved symbols 72 may be displayed (see FIG. 2). ..

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

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

In the present embodiment, a normal gaming state and a special gaming state are set as the gaming states. The special gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is a low-probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and a low-base state (low probability, no time saving) in which it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize in the starting area 904. As the special gaming state, the first special gaming state and the second special gaming state are set. The first special game state is a high-probability game state in which the probability of winning a big hit is high, and a high-base state (high probability / time saving) in which a game ball is likely to win a prize in the starting area 904. The second special game state is a low-probability game state in which the probability of winning a big hit is low, and a high-base state (low probability / time saving) in which a game ball is likely to win a prize in the starting area 904. In the normal gaming state, the player launches the gaming ball aiming at the first starting region 904a. In this embodiment, so-called "left-handed" is performed. In the special game state, the game ball is launched aiming at the second starting area 904b. In this embodiment, so-called "right-handed" is performed. Since the special gaming state is a state in which it is easy to win the open lottery of the second starting area 904b triggered by the entry of the game ball into the normal starting area 905, the game ball can be relatively easily placed in the second starting area 904b. Win a prize. Since any setting regarding the transition of the gaming state may be used, the description thereof will be omitted. Moreover, it is only an example that the game state as described above is set.

2) Hereinafter, various effects and functions that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. It should be noted that not all of the matters described below need to be feasible. Some may be feasible.

2-1) Accumulation production (suggestion production / accumulation presence / absence production)
The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute a storage effect (see FIGS. 3 to 5) as an effect constituting a changing effect for notifying a certain hit / fail determination result (target hit / fail determination result). Accumulation effect is a concept that includes suggestion effect and accumulation presence / absence effect. In this embodiment, the accumulation effect may occur in some of the changing effects. Specifically, when a predetermined effect mode is set, the accumulation effect can occur, and when other effect modes are set, the accumulation effect does not occur. However, it is not denied that the setting is such that the accumulation effect can occur in all the changing effects. Further, in the present embodiment, the accumulation effect can occur during the normal gaming state. However, it does not deny that the setting can occur during the special game state. The following items described as explanations regarding the accumulation effect refer to situations in which the accumulation effect can occur (a situation in which a predetermined effect mode is set), unless otherwise specified.

An area (specific area 10) into which the game ball to be the target of the accumulation effect can enter is set. The specific region 10 in the present embodiment is the first starting region 904a. That is, the area where the entry of the game ball triggers the winning / failing lottery (the trigger for acquiring the winning / failing determination information) is set as the specific area 10. Since the accumulation effect in the present embodiment occurs during the normal game state, the first start area 904a targeted during the normal game state (targeted by so-called "left-handed") is set as the specific area 10. .. If the accumulation effect is set so that it can occur during the special game state, the second start area 904b targeted during the special game state (targeted by so-called "right-handed") is set as the specific area 10. It should be.

When the accumulation effect occurs, the period during which the changing effect is executed includes a specific period (see FIG. 3) and an effect execution period (see FIG. 4) which is a period after the specific period (see FIG. 4). (See FIG. 5). The specific period is the period during which the accumulation / non-accumulation effect occurs. The effect execution period is the period during which the suggestion effect occurs. In the present embodiment, the specific period and the effect execution period are not always set in the changing effect in the predetermined effect mode. Specifically, in the present embodiment, a specific period or an effect execution period is set only when a so-called reach is established. That is, in the present embodiment, the accumulation presence / absence effect and the suggestion effect can occur only in the case of the changing effect in which the reach is established. Since the reach itself is known, detailed description thereof will be omitted, but a situation in which the types of the identification symbols 80 selected from the two of the three identification symbol groups 80g are the same is set as the reach. In other words, it can be said that the establishment of reach is an event indicating that the probability that the target hit / miss judgment result will be a big hit has increased.

The specific period is a period from the start of the effect during fluctuation (the start of fluctuation of the identification symbol 80 (group)) to the time when the reach is established. The effect execution period is a period from the end of the specific period to the end of the changing effect (the variation of the identification symbol 80 (group) is stopped by the combination indicating the target hit / miss determination result). Since the time from the start of the fluctuating production to the establishment of reach is not constant, and the time from the end of the specific period to the end of the fluctuating production is not constant, the time required for the specific period and the time required for the production execution period The length of is not constant (it can change each time) (see FIG. 5).

During the specific period, the right to generate the effect may be accumulated (acquired) when the game ball enters the specific area 10 (see FIGS. 3A and 3B). In the present embodiment, the right acquisition lottery (winning probability ≠ 100%) is executed with the entry of the game ball into the specific area 10, and when the lottery is won, the production generation right is acquired. The configuration may be such that the right to generate an effect is always acquired when the game ball enters the specific area 10. However, with such a configuration, it is preferable that the right acquisition lottery (winning probability ≠ 100%) is executed because the right to generate the effect is easily acquired, which leads to a decrease in taste. The probability of winning the lottery is preferably about 20 to 50%.

Here, the right acquisition lottery is executed with the entry of the game ball into the specific area 10 from which new pending information will be acquired. The occurrence of the accumulation effect means that the pending information during the change exists at that time, so there is a possibility that the right to generate the effect will be accumulated when the new pending information before the change is acquired. Is that there is. As described above, the specific area 10 in the present embodiment is the first start area 904a, and the first change pre-hold information (special figure 1 hold) is newly triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start area 904a. The right acquisition lottery is executed only when is acquired (see FIGS. 3A and 3B). In other words, even if the game ball enters the first starting area 904a in a state where the maximum number of reserved information before the first change (four in the present embodiment) is stored (so-called reserved full tank state). The rights acquisition lottery will not be executed. That is, the effect generation right is not acquired (the accumulation presence / absence effect described later does not occur). By doing so, it becomes easy to understand the conditions under which the right to generate the effect may be acquired.

The maximum number of production rights that can be generated per specific period (one production during fluctuation) is multiple (two or more). The maximum number of accumulations in this embodiment is three. However, it does not deny that the maximum number of accumulated items is set as one. When the maximum number (three) of the production right acquired in a specific period is reached, the right acquisition lottery is not executed when the game ball enters the specific area 10 after that. That is, the effect generation right is not acquired (the accumulation presence / absence effect described later does not occur).

In the present embodiment, the presence / absence of accumulation effect occurs when the game ball enters the specific area 10 during the specific period (see FIG. 3B). To the player, it seems that the entry of the game ball into the specific area 10 and the start timing of the accumulation presence / absence effect are simultaneous. That is, the accumulation presence / absence effect occurs when the game ball enters the specific area 10 in the specific period. The accumulation presence / absence effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the effect generation right has been accumulated (acquired). The accumulation presence / absence effect in the present embodiment is an effect of whether or not the character is displayed. Specifically, a character is displayed in the display area 911 at the same time as the start of the storage presence / absence effect, and the character is not erased and stays in the display area 911 (the displayed state is maintained), so that the effect generation right is accumulated. (Hereinafter, the result of the accumulation presence / absence effect is referred to as a right acquisition result) (see FIG. 3 (c-1)). On the other hand, when the character disappears, it is suggested that the effect generation right was not accumulated (hereinafter, the result of the accumulation presence / absence effect is referred to as a right non-acquisition result) (see FIG. 3 (c-2)). In the present embodiment, a character moving across the display area 911 is displayed, and stopping the character in the middle completely crosses the display area 911 and disappears as a result of acquiring the right (appears from one side edge). (Disappearing from the other side edge) is set as the result of non-acquisition of rights. The right acquisition lottery is executed when the game ball enters the specific area 10, and if the lottery is won, the right acquisition result is generated, and if the lottery is not selected, the right non-acquisition result is generated. Become.

In this embodiment, three types of characters A to C are set as the characters. In a specific effect, character A indicates that the first effect generation right has been accumulated (acquired), and character B indicates that the second effect generation right has been accumulated (acquired). Character C suggests that the right to generate has been accumulated (acquired) (see FIG. 5). That is, three types of characters corresponding to the maximum number of accumulated production rights for one specific period (one production during fluctuation) are set.

In the effect execution period after a specific period, a suggestive effect occurs. If the effect generation right is not accumulated in a specific period, the suggestion effect is not generated (the effect generation right is not set). The suggestion effect suggests the probability that the target hit / miss determination result will be a big hit (hereinafter, may be referred to as (big hit) reliability). The number of occurrences of the suggestion effect is the same as the number of effect generation rights accumulated in a specific period. In the present embodiment, since a maximum of three effect generation rights are accumulated in a specific period, a maximum of three suggestion effects are generated in the effect execution period.

The suggestion effect uses the character displayed in the above-mentioned accumulation / non-accumulation effect. It means that the production element (character) of the production with or without accumulation is inherited by the suggestion production. For example, it is assumed that three production rights have been acquired in a specific period. In this case, the characters A to C are displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 4A). The suggestion effect is executed using the characters A to C. As long as it uses a character and suggests the jackpot reliability of the target hit / miss determination result, the specific mode of the suggestion effect can be changed as appropriate. In the suggestion effect in the present embodiment, any one of three types of images (suggestion image 15) including any of the characters "?", "Chance", and "extreme heat" is displayed. The jackpot reliability of the target hit / fail judgment result is set to be higher in the order of "?" (Lowest), "chance", and "super heat" (highest). That is, which suggestion image 15 is displayed is determined by the suggestion image determination lottery based on whether or not the target hit / fail determination result is a big hit. When two or more characters are displayed (when two or more effect generation rights are acquired), which suggestion image 15 is displayed for each character's suggestion effect is determined by a suggestion image determination lottery. .. That is, the suggestion image determination lottery is executed for the number of production right. From the player's point of view, it means that the reliability suggestion effect of the suggestion effect can be enjoyed for a few minutes of the effect generation right.

In the suggestion image determination lottery in the present embodiment, any of "?", "Chance", and "extreme heat" can be selected regardless of whether the target hit / fail judgment result is a big hit or a miss. It has become. For example, when three production rights are acquired, a situation is developed in which a suggestion image 15 of character A being "extreme heat", character B being "?", And character C being "chance" is displayed. It can occur (see FIGS. 4 (b)-(d)). Based on the result of each suggestion effect, the player predicts and enjoys the target hit / miss judgment result. When the three production rights are acquired, it is most promising to display the suggestion image 15 of character A being "extreme heat", character B being "extreme heat", and character C being "extreme heat". It's a situation. It can be said that such a situation is, for example, a situation in which one effect generation right is acquired and the character A can be expected to be a big hit than the situation in which the suggestion image 15 of "super heat" is displayed.

When two or more effect generation rights are acquired, two or more suggestion effects are executed during the effect execution period, but in the present embodiment, the period during which the two or more suggestion effects are executed is staggered. That is, the period during which a certain suggestion effect is executed and the period during which another suggestion effect is executed do not overlap (see FIGS. 4 (b) to (d) and FIG. 5). By doing so, the player pays attention to each suggestive effect. In addition, since the content of the suggestion effect is revealed one by one, the flow of the effect is such that it gradually becomes clear how much the jackpot can be expected.

As described above, the accumulation effect in the present embodiment is interesting in that the right to execute the suggestion effect is acquired by the entry of the game ball into the specific area 10. If it is desired to enjoy the reliability suggestion effect by the suggestion effect, it is necessary to launch the game ball toward the specific area 10, which can be said to contribute to the promotion of the game.

Further, when the specific area 10 is the starting area as in the present embodiment, the suggestion effect is added to the hit / fail determination information (pre-change pending information) newly acquired by the game ball entering the specific area 10. It is a novel aspect that suggests the jackpot reliability of the hit / fail judgment result corresponding to the hit / miss judgment information (pending information during change) acquired earlier (already acquired) instead of the corresponding hit / fail judgment result. Become.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the above-mentioned items related to the accumulation effect have been improved, embodied, and modified will be described. In addition, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of techniques described with reference to the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇 First specific example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the right to generate an effect may be accumulated only when the game ball enters the specific area 10 from which the pre-variation hold information is to be acquired. Regardless of whether or not the pre-variation hold information is acquired, there is a possibility that the effect generation right may be accumulated when the game ball enters the specific area 10 (accumulation presence / absence effect is executed). good. That is, even when the game ball enters the specific area 10 in the state where the number of pre-variation hold information stored in the storage means is the maximum (the state where the hold is full) (so-called "over winning"). It is assumed that there is a possibility that the right to generate an effect may be accumulated through the effect of presence / absence of accumulation (see FIG. 6).

The so-called over-winning is an event in which the player feels lost because the winning / failing judgment information is not acquired (the winning / failing judgment cannot be received). By accumulating the right to generate productions triggered by such over-winning, it is possible to alleviate that mood. Further, in the configuration as in the above embodiment, the larger the number of pre-change hold information stored in the storage means, the smaller the number of effect generation rights that can be acquired. For example, if the tank is full on hold, the right to generate the effect cannot be acquired. By doing so in this example, it is possible to acquire the right to generate an effect regardless of the number of pre-change pending information stored in the storage means.

It should be noted that there is no possibility that the effect generation right is accumulated when the game ball enters the specific area 10 from which the pre-variation hold information is acquired, and there is a possibility that the effect generation right is accumulated only when the so-called over prize is won. It may have a certain configuration. Since the acceptance / rejection judgment is executed based on the acquisition of the pre-change hold information, it is determined that it is not necessary to acquire the pre-change hold information and the right to generate the effect. If this is the case, the configuration may be such that the right to generate the effect may be accumulated only when the player wins an over prize (only when the player feels lost).

〇 Second specific example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the accumulation presence / absence effect occurs when the game ball enters the specific area 10 in the specific period, but the accumulation presence / absence effect is prevented from occurring. May be good. That is, it may not be shown to the player whether or not the right to generate the effect has been acquired in a specific period. In other words, the effect generation right is internally accumulated so that the player cannot grasp it (the "stock" is made invisible), and the effect generation right accumulated in the subsequent effect execution period is generated as a suggestion effect. To. To put it simply, although the specific period is the period during which the right to generate the effect can be obtained, the structure is such that no effect related to the accumulated effect is generated during the specific period.

However, it can be said that the configuration as in the above embodiment is advantageous in that the configuration as in this example may not be noticed by the player for the existence of the specific period. That is, in the above embodiment, it can be understood from the accumulation presence / absence effect (and the subsequent suggestion effect) that the entry of the game ball into the specific area 10 during the specific period is the cause of the suggestion effect. , It can be said that there is a low possibility that the player will not notice the existence of the specific effect.

〇Third specific example The configuration shall be such that the player can grasp whether or not it is during a specific period. If the specific period ends without the player's knowledge, there will be a situation in which the right to generate the effect cannot be obtained (the effect of accumulating or not does not occur) even though the game ball has entered the specific area 10. , There is a risk that the player will feel lost. Therefore, during the specific period, an image that clearly indicates or suggests that it is the specific period shall be displayed in the display area 911. For example, an image such as "Production stock is being executed" is displayed so as to suggest that it is in a specific period (see FIG. 7). In addition, an image such as "Aim for XX (wording indicating the specific area 10)" is displayed to suggest the conditions for acquiring the right to generate the effect and to suggest that the period is in the specific period. It is also possible to make it.

Further, by displaying a timer or a meter, the player may be informed of the timing at which the specific period ends.

〇 Fourth specific example In the above embodiment, the suggestion contents of various suggestion effects are the same (the suggestion image 15 of "?", "Chance", or "fierce heat" is displayed by the suggestion image determination lottery. However, the content of the suggestion may differ depending on the type of suggestion effect.

For example, it is assumed that the suggestion effect of the character A has the configuration as in the above embodiment (the suggestion image 15 of any of "?", "Chance", and "extreme heat" is displayed) (FIG. 8 (a)). reference). Regarding the suggestion effect of character B, the type of reach effect that will occur in the future (the result of the hit / fail judgment is shown by the end of the reach effect, so-called super reach effect) shall be announced (see FIG. 8 (b)). .. Since each reach effect has a different jackpot reliability when it occurs, the type of reach effect announced is indirectly suggesting the jackpot reliability of the target hit / fail determination result. Regarding the suggestion effect of the character C, one of an image (for example, a blue, green, red, or rainbow image) displayed at a predetermined timing (so-called “cut-in image”) (for example, as a rough color tone) is displayed. This is a thing, and the reliability is suggested by the color tone) (see FIG. 8 (c)). Since the jackpot reliability of the images of each aspect is different, the foretold aspect indirectly suggests the jackpot reliability of the target hit / fail determination result. In this way, by making the suggestion content different according to the effect element (character) of the suggestion effect, the more the number of rights to generate the effect, the more the reliability suggestion effect (notice effect) of a different aspect can be enjoyed. It is possible to realize the playability that enables.

When the accumulation presence / absence effect results in the acquisition of rights as in the above embodiment, the effect element (character) of the accumulation presence / absence effect is set to be inherited by the suggestion effect, and the setting is as shown in this example. , It is preferable to set the order of the effect elements (characters) shown in a specific period to be indefinite. That is, as in the above embodiment, the order in which the characters are displayed in a specific period is determined (when the first effect generation right is accumulated (acquired), the character A is displayed, and the second When the second production right is accumulated (acquired), character B is displayed ...), but when a new production right is accumulated (acquired), it does not matter in the order of accumulation. It is assumed that any of the characters A to C is displayed (the character to be displayed is not determined). If the order in which the characters are displayed is determined, for example, if the number of effect generation rights acquired in a specific period is one, the content of one suggestive effect executed in the effect execution period is always the same. Therefore, it is preferable to make it possible to change the content of the suggestion effect.

〇 Fifth specific example The probability of winning the right acquisition lottery shall differ depending on whether or not the target hit / fail judgment result is a big hit. That is, the easiness of acquiring the effect generation right is different (that is, the expected value of the number of times the suggestion effect is generated is different) depending on whether the target hit / fail determination result is a big hit or a miss. By doing so, it becomes possible to enjoy guessing the target hit / miss judgment result depending on the number of occurrences of the suggestion effect.

More preferably, when the target hit / fail judgment result is a big hit, the probability of winning the right acquisition lottery is higher and the right to generate the effect is more likely to be acquired (that is, the number of times the suggestion effect is generated is higher). It is better to have a configuration (which tends to increase). In this way, when the target hit / miss determination result is a big hit, a relatively large number of suggestive effects will occur. Since it is a suggestion effect when the target hit / fail determination result is a big hit, there are many cases where the suggestion effect of the content advantageous to the player is executed. In other words, the player can come into contact with a lot of suggestive effects that are advantageous to him / her, which contributes to the promotion of the game.

〇 Sixth Specific Example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the area where the entry of the game ball triggers the winning / failing lottery (the trigger for acquiring the winning / failing judgment information) is set as the specific area 10, but other areas. May be set as the specific area 10. For example, although the entry of the game ball does not trigger the winning / losing lottery, the area (general winning area 909 (see FIG. 1)) where the predetermined prize ball will be paid out may be set as the specific area 10. ..

〇 Seventh specific example It is only an example that the start time of the specific period is set as the start time of the effect during change (the start time of change of the identification symbol 80). In addition, it is only an example that the end point of the specific period (the start time of the production execution period) is set to the establishment of the reach. Further, it is only an example that the end time point of the specific period is set as the end time point of the changing effect (the time point when the change of the identification symbol 80 is stopped). It suffices that a part of the period during which the variable effect is executed is set as a specific period, and the effect execution period is set after the specific period. However, since it can be said that the time when the reach is established is a time when the player has a clear delimiter (a time when a branch of whether or not the jackpot can be expected), the time is set as a specific period and directed as in the above embodiment. By setting it as the boundary point of the execution period, the accumulation effect becomes easy to understand.

2-2) Function for increasing the types of target effects The function for increasing the types of target effects in the accumulated effects will be described below. The accumulation effect may not have the function. That is, it can be said that the content described below is a modified example of the above-mentioned accumulation effect.

In the explanation of this function, an effect in a situation that can occur as a suggestive effect (an effect in an "active" state) is referred to as an "target effect". When the effect generation right is acquired, one of the target effects is actually executed as a suggestion effect. From the opposite point of view, an effect that is not set as a target effect (an effect that is a state of a candidate effect described later) is not executed as a suggestion effect (see FIG. 9). In the example described in 2-1) above, each of the effects using the characters A to C is a target effect, and one of them is executed as a suggestion effect. In addition, the fact that it can occur as a suggestion effect means that a corresponding accumulation presence / absence effect can also occur.

An effect that can be set as a target effect is referred to as a "candidate effect" (see FIG. 9). The candidate effect is an effect stored in advance in a storage means (not shown) (an effect that can be executed by the gaming machine 1), but it is not actually executed as a suggestion effect unless it is set as a target effect. In this embodiment, nine types of effects are set as candidate effects. In the following description, various candidate productions may be referred to as first candidate production, second candidate production ... ninth candidate production. It is assumed that the first candidate production to the ninth candidate production are productions using characters A to I, respectively.

In addition, the target production corresponding to the first candidate production is the first target production, the target production corresponding to the second candidate production is the second target production, and the target production corresponding to the ninth candidate production is the ninth target production. (The first candidate production and the first target production, the second candidate production and the second target production ... refer to the same production). In addition, the suggestion effect corresponding to the first target effect is the first suggestion effect, the suggestion effect corresponding to the second target effect is the second suggestion effect, and the suggestion effect corresponding to the ninth target effect is the ninth suggestion effect. (The first target effect and the first suggestion effect, the second target effect and the second suggestion effect ... refer to the same effect).

In the present embodiment, the types of target effects increase when the cancellation condition is satisfied. That is, at least a part of the candidate effects that did not occur as a suggestion effect before the cancellation condition is satisfied is set as a target effect that can occur as a suggestion effect. For example, at a certain point in time, three target effects, a first target effect, a second target effect, and a third target effect, are set (six of the fourth candidate effect to the ninth candidate effect are not targeted effects. State) (see FIG. 10 (a)), the fourth candidate effect is set as the target effect (fourth target effect) when the cancellation condition is satisfied (see FIG. 10 (b)). That is, there are four target effects, that is, the first target effect to the fourth target effect, which are situations that can occur as suggestive effects when the cancellation condition is satisfied. As described above, the release condition serves as an opportunity to increase the types of target effects that can be executed as suggestive effects during the normal gaming state.

The cancellation condition may be established when the result of the hit / fail judgment becomes a big hit. In the present embodiment, it is considered that the cancellation condition is satisfied every time the number of winning jackpots (so-called number of consecutive chans) reaches a predetermined number of times while the game state does not shift to the normal game state. For example, when the number of consecutive chans N reaches 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 ... (odd number), it is determined that the cancellation condition is satisfied, and one or more candidate productions are newly targeted. It will be set.

It should be noted that the cancellation condition is not limited to the number of consecutive chans as described above as long as there is a possibility that it will be established when the result of the hit / fail judgment becomes a big hit. The configuration may be such that the cancellation condition is satisfied each time the hit / fail judgment result becomes a big hit. In addition, when the winning / failing judgment result is a big hit, a lottery (cancellation lottery) is performed to determine whether the cancellation condition is satisfied, and if the cancellation lottery is won, it is judged that the cancellation condition is satisfied. good. With such a configuration, when the big hit is won, a new target effect is set with the winning probability of the cancellation lottery. Further, the configuration may be set so that the number of big hits after the power is turned on (the number of big hits on a certain business day) reaches a predetermined number of times as the cancellation condition is satisfied. In addition, among multiple types of jackpots, winning a predetermined jackpot (for example, multiple types of jackpots with different numbers of rounds are set and one of them is won) is a condition for fulfilling the cancellation condition. It may be a set configuration.

As described above, the suggestion effect (the target effect generated as the suggestion effect) is an effect that suggests the jackpot reliability of the target hit / miss determination result, and is generated during the normal gaming state. The fact that the release condition is satisfied and the types of target effects increase means that the types of effects that can occur during the normal game state (as part of the changing effects in the normal game state) increase. On the other hand, the cancellation condition may be satisfied when the result of the hit / fail judgment becomes a big hit. That is, it can be said that the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is interesting in that the effect that can occur during the "normal gaming state" changes based on the conditions that may be established by the "big hit winning". ..

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the items related to the function of increasing the types of the target effects have been improved, embodied, and modified will be described. In addition, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of techniques described with reference to the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇 First specific example In the initial state, a part of a plurality of types of candidate effects is set as an initial effect that can occur during a normal gaming state as a suggestion effect. Since the initial production is a production that can occur as a suggestion production, it can be said that it is a concept included in the target production. Among the target effects, the one that is in a situation that can occur as a suggestion effect from the initial state is defined as the initial effect, not when the above-mentioned cancellation condition is satisfied.

The initial state is the state immediately after the predetermined reset condition is satisfied. For example, it is conceivable that the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on (substantially the same as turning off the power) as a reset condition. If the game store turns on the power every business day, it can be said that the so-called "morning one" state is the initial state.

In addition, in a gaming machine having a plurality of "settings" (a different winning / failing lottery winning probability (big hit probability) is associated with each "setting"), changing the "setting" is set as a reset condition. It is conceivable to have a different configuration. When the "setting" is changed, only the initial effect can be generated as a suggestion effect, so that the player can enjoy guessing the "setting" by the suggestion effect that occurs.

For example, it is assumed that three of the first candidate effect to the third candidate effect (first target effect to third target effect) are set as initial effects (see FIG. 11A). In the state before the cancellation condition is satisfied, one of the first target effect to the third target effect is generated as a suggestion effect. When the cancellation condition is satisfied, any of the fourth candidate effect to the ninth candidate effect is newly added as the target effect (see FIG. 11B). That is, with the configuration as in this example, the effect set as the initial effect can be generated as the suggestion effect even before the cancellation condition is satisfied.

In addition, the candidate effects set as the initial effects are set to be equal to or greater than the number of effect generation rights that can be accumulated. By doing so, it is possible to make the mode (character) of the accumulation presence / absence effect generated each time the effect generation right is accumulated different. Since the number of effect generation rights that can be accumulated is a plurality, the number of candidate effects set as the initial effect is also a plurality. Therefore, even in the initial state (even in the state before the cancellation condition is satisfied), the suggestive effects that occur are rich in variation.

〇 Second specific example (an example that further embodies the first specific example)
It is assumed that the type of candidate effect set as the initial effect can change. That is, when the reset condition is satisfied, which candidate effect is to be the initial effect is determined by lottery, and the same type of candidate effect is not set as the initial effect every time (FIG. 12). reference). By doing so, the suggestion effect that occurs can be different even in the initial state. Since it is possible that the player spends the longest time in contact with the initial state, there is a risk of getting bored if the type of suggestion effect that can occur in the initial state is the same each time. For example, even if the power ON is set as a reset condition and the game store turns the power of the gaming machine 1 from OFF to ON every business day, it is set in a state where no game is played (so-called morning one state). Make sure that the type of initial production changes every business day (except when the lottery results happen to be the same) so that the player does not get bored.

Although the number of candidate effects set as the initial effects is constant, the type (combination) may be variable (FIG. 12 shows an example in which the number of candidate effects set as the initial effects = 3). show). In this way, even in the initial state, a certain number of effects can occur as suggestive effects.

Further, as described above, if changing the "setting" is set as a reset condition, the type of suggestive effect that can occur in the initial state changes if the "setting" is changed. Therefore, the player can also enjoy guessing the "setting" by the suggestion effect that occurs.

〇Third specific example When the cancellation condition is satisfied, among the candidate productions, the production (introduction production) in which the target production is shown to the player shall occur. As described above, since the cancellation condition may be satisfied when the winning / failing determination result becomes a big hit, the introduction effect may be generated during the big hit game (see FIG. 13). By doing so, the player can grasp that the effects that can be executed with the jackpot winning as an opportunity are increasing.

〇 Fourth specific example When the cancellation condition is satisfied, which of the candidate effects will be the target effect will be determined by lottery (randomly determined). Assuming that a predetermined order is set for the candidate productions and the candidate productions are targeted in that order, the chances of being targeted productions are reduced as the candidate productions are in the latter half of the order. .. That is, since the suggestion effect that the player can easily come into contact with is biased, it is preferable to randomly determine the effect as the target effect.

〇 Fifth specific example It is assumed that the candidate productions are divided into multiple production groups. For example, a first production group including three of the first candidate production to the third candidate production, a second production group including the fourth candidate production to the sixth candidate production, and a third including the seventh candidate production to the ninth candidate production. It shall be divided into production groups. When the cancellation condition is satisfied, the candidate effect is set as the target effect for each effect group (it is set as the "active" state for each effect group).

For example, it is assumed that the first candidate production to the third candidate production are the target productions (first target production to the third target production), and the other candidate productions are not the target productions (FIG. 14 (Fig. 14). a) See). After that, when the cancellation condition is satisfied, the candidate production is set as the target production for each production group. That is, a plurality of candidate effects included in at least one of the second effect group and the third effect group are set as the target effects (see FIG. 14B).

If it is possible to decide whether or not to make each candidate effect a target effect each time the release condition is satisfied, the control burden becomes large. As in this example, the control load can be reduced by making it possible to determine whether or not the target production is to be performed for each production group.

Each candidate production should be divided into each production group from the following viewpoints. As described above, during a specific period in the accumulation effect, the accumulation presence / absence effect for the number of accumulationable effect generation rights may occur. In the subsequent effect execution period, a suggestion effect corresponding to each accumulation presence / absence effect may occur. In other words, the number (upper limit) of suggestive effects generated in a certain accumulated effect (effect during fluctuation) is fixed (the maximum number of effects generation rights). If the maximum number of effect generation rights is three as in the above embodiment, the upper limit of the suggestion effect generated in one accumulated effect (effect execution period) is three. The three suggestive effects that can occur in the one accumulated effect are reflected in the above-mentioned effect group as a set.

That is, when three suggestion effects occur in a certain accumulation effect (effect execution period), the first pattern in which the first suggestion effect to the third suggestion effect (corresponding to the first effect group) occurs (FIG. 15 (FIG. 15). a)), the second pattern in which the fourth suggestion effect to the sixth suggestion effect (corresponding to the second effect group) occur (see FIG. 15B), the seventh suggestion effect to the ninth suggestion effect (third effect). It is assumed that it is one of the third patterns (see FIG. 15 (c)) in which (corresponding to the group) occurs. That is, it is assumed that a set of suggestive effects corresponding to each of the three candidate effects included in each of the above-mentioned effect groups. For example, there is no case where the first suggestion effect, the fourth suggestion effect, and the seventh suggestion effect occur in a certain accumulation effect (effect execution period).

By doing so, in the accumulation effect, it is possible to control each effect group. For example, when all of the first candidate production to the ninth candidate production are target productions (first target production to ninth target production) (all of the first production group to the third production group are in the "active" state. (In some cases), it is determined which of the first effect group to the third effect group is used in the accumulation effect. For example, suppose it is decided to use the third production group. After that, the suggestion effect (accumulation presence / absence effect) to be executed from the third effect group is determined according to the effect generation right accumulated during the specific period. If there is one production right, any one of the 7th target production to the 9th target production is executed as a suggestion production, and if there are two production generation rights, the 7th target production to the 9th target production If any two of them are executed as suggestive effects and the effect generation right is three, each of the seventh target effect to the ninth target effect is executed as a suggestive effect.

2-3) Specific effect (fixed part adjustment function)
The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute a specific effect (see FIGS. 16 to 18). The specific effect is an effect that notifies the player whether or not an advantageous event occurs. The specific effect in the present embodiment is a kind of so-called reach effect that notifies whether or not the hit / fail determination result is a big hit. When the hit / fail judgment result is a big hit, the result of the specific effect is a result advantageous to the player (hereinafter, may be referred to as a success result) (see FIG. 18 (b-1)), and the hit / fail judgment result is missed. In that case, the result of the specific effect is a result that is disadvantageous to the player (hereinafter, may be referred to as a failure result) (see FIG. 18 (b-2)). The specific effect in this embodiment is at least a part of the so-called battle effect. In the battle production, the player's character (friendly character) and the enemy's character (enemy's character) fight, and the ally's character wins, and the ally's character is defeated (enemy's side). The character wins) is set as the failure result.

When the specific effect results in a success result, a place where the success result is determined (a place where the success result is not overturned) is set in the middle of the specific effect. In the case of a battle effect as in this embodiment, there is a place where the result that the ally character wins is confirmed. A plurality of locations that can be such fixed locations (hereinafter referred to as candidate locations) are set. The number of candidate locations can be increased or decreased as appropriate. If the specific effect is a successful result, any one of the plurality of candidate locations will be set as the finalized location. From the player's point of view, it is possible to grasp that the specific effect will be a success result when the fixed part is set (the state changes to the situation where the fixed part is set).

In the specific effect (battle effect) of the present embodiment, the following three candidate locations (first candidate location to third candidate location) are set. If a successful result is obtained, any one of the first candidate location to the third candidate location will be set as the confirmed location. On the other hand, in the case of a failure result, none of the first candidate location to the third candidate location is set as a confirmed location. That is, the fixed portion is not set through the specific effect. Each candidate location can also be seen as a "branch (point)" of a specific effect. If a certain candidate location is set as a confirmed location, the effect proceeds to one side at the candidate location (branch), and if it is not set as a confirmed location, the effect is directed to the other at the candidate location (branch). proceed.

The first candidate location is a location where it is indicated whether or not the ally character will make a first strike. When the first candidate location is set as the definite location, the ally character makes a first strike (see FIG. 16 (b-1)). If the first candidate location is not set as a fixed location, the enemy character will make a first strike (see FIG. 16 (b-2)). When the ally character makes a first strike, the victory of the ally character, that is, the success result (see FIG. 18 (b-1)) is confirmed.

If the first candidate location is not set as a fixed location, that is, if the enemy character makes a first strike, the specific effect reaches the second candidate location. The second candidate location is a location where it is indicated whether or not the ally character dodges (defends, avoids) the attack of the enemy character. When the second candidate location is set as a fixed location, the ally character dodges the attack of the enemy character (see FIG. 17 (a-1)). If the second candidate location is not set as a fixed location, the ally character will be attacked by the enemy character (see FIG. 17 (a-2)). When the ally character dodges the attack of the enemy character, the victory of the ally character, that is, the success result (see FIG. 18 (b-1)) is confirmed.

If the second candidate location is not set as a fixed location, that is, if the ally character is attacked by the enemy character, the specific effect reaches the third candidate location. The third candidate location is a location where it is indicated whether or not the ally character attacked by the enemy character stands up (counterattacks, revives). When the third candidate location is set as the confirmed location, the ally side character stands up and attacks the enemy side character (see FIG. 18 (a-1)). If the third candidate location is not set as the confirmed location, the ally character cannot stand up and collapses (see FIG. 18 (a-2)). When the ally character stands up and attacks the enemy character, the victory of the ally character, that is, the success result (see FIG. 18 (b-1)) is confirmed.

In this way, when the specific effect is a successful result, any one of the first candidate location to the third candidate location is the definite location. In the present embodiment, the time required for the specific effect (the scale of the effect) is the same regardless of which of the first candidate location to the third candidate location is the finalized location. Although not shown, when a success result is determined at the first candidate location or the second candidate location, a special effect such as outputting a predetermined image is executed to reach the success result. In other words, the special production plays the role of "filling the scale of the production".

The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a fixed location adjustment function capable of increasing the probability that any candidate location will be a fixed location at the player's discretion. Hereinafter, the function will be described in detail.

First, a case where the fixed portion adjustment function is not used (hereinafter, such a state may be referred to as "default") will be described. In the present embodiment, if the fixed location adjustment function is not used, the probability that each of the first candidate location, the second candidate location, and the third candidate location will be the confirmed location is determined when the specific effect is a successful result. It is set to 30%, 30%, and 40% (see FIG. 19). That is, the probability that the third candidate location becomes a confirmed location is set higher than that of the first candidate location and the second candidate location. Such distribution is just an example. For example, the first candidate location, the second candidate location, and the third candidate location may each have the same (equal division) probability of becoming a fixed location.

The fixed location adjustment function is a function that allows the player to increase the probability of becoming a fixed location (higher than the probability at the time of default) for any of the candidate locations. Specifically, before the specific effect is started (see FIG. 20B), the target location selection effect (see FIG. 20A) in which a plurality of candidate locations are displayed as options in the display area 911 is executed. NS. For this option, the content of the candidate location can be grasped. For example, the option corresponding to the first candidate location is expressed as "preemptive probability UP", the option corresponding to the second candidate location is expressed as "avoidance probability UP", and the option corresponding to the third candidate location is expressed as "counterattack probability UP". , The content of each option is shown to the player (see FIG. 20A). A player who wants to use the fixed point adjustment function selects one of the options. In the following, the candidate location corresponding to the selected option may be referred to as a “target location”. Any method may be used to allow the player to select an option. It is possible to exemplify a method of letting a player select by operating an operating means such as a push button or a cross key. The display device 91 may be provided with a touch panel function so that the display device 91 can be selected according to the function. In the present embodiment, a time for selecting an option is set, and if none of the options is selected by the time the time elapses, the fixed location adjustment function is not exhibited (default). become. The configuration may be such that the player who is satisfied with the default distribution prepares options to be selected.

Further, in the present embodiment, an image is displayed so that the order of reaching each candidate location (branch) can be grasped in the specific effect. For example, by attaching words such as "first half" and "second half" so that the options corresponding to each candidate location are arranged in the corresponding order, the order of reaching each candidate location (branch) in the specific effect is the game. Make it understandable to the person (see FIG. 20 (a)). By doing so, it becomes a guideline at what timing each candidate location (branch) arrives in the specific effect.

When the first candidate location is the target location, the probability that the first candidate location (target location) is the final location is high. In the present embodiment, the probability that the first candidate location is a confirmed location is 50% (+ 20%), the probability that the second candidate location is a confirmed location is 20% (-10%), and the third candidate location is confirmed. The probability of being a location is 30% (-10%) (see FIG. 19) (the part in parentheses with + or-indicates the "difference" from the probability at the time of default. The same applies hereinafter).

When the second candidate location is the target location, the probability that the second candidate location (target location) is the final location is high. In the present embodiment, the probability that the first candidate location is a confirmed location is 20% (-10%), the probability that the second candidate location is a confirmed location is 50% (+ 20%), and the third candidate location is confirmed. The probability of being a location is 30% (-10%) (see FIG. 19).

When the third candidate location is the target location, the probability that the third candidate location (target location) is the final location is high. In the present embodiment, the probability that the first candidate location is a confirmed location is 25% (-5%), the probability that the second candidate location is a confirmed location is 25% (-5%), and the third candidate location is The probability of being a fixed location is 50% (+ 10%) (see FIG. 19).

If the specific effect results in a failure, none of the candidate locations is regarded as a success result, so it does not matter whether the fixed location adjustment function is used or not. However, as a matter of course, even if the specific effect is regarded as a failure result, the target location selection effect is executed before the specific effect. That is, the result of the specific effect is not known depending on whether or not the target location selection effect is generated.

In the present embodiment, the setting is such that the following rules are established regardless of which candidate location is selected as the target location. However, the following settings are just an example. The configuration may be such that only some settings are adopted.

(B) Divide the increased probability of the candidate location that was the target location into equal parts and subtract it from the probability of the candidate location that was not the target location (probability at the time of default). That is, the probability that two or more candidate locations that are not targeted locations will be confirmed locations will be evenly lower than at the time of default (see FIG. 19). If the increased probability of the candidate location as the target location is subtracted from the one candidate location, the probability that the one candidate location will be the confirmed location is significantly reduced (the balance of distribution becomes poor). Is. However, it does not deny that any of the candidate locations other than the target location is set so as not to change from the probability at the time of default.

(B) The probability of the candidate location as the target location is the highest among the plurality of candidate locations. For example, when the first candidate location is the target location, the probability that the first candidate location will be the confirmed location (50%), the probability that the second candidate location will be the confirmed location (20%), and the third candidate location Is higher than (30%). The same applies when the second candidate location is the target location or the third candidate location is the target location (see FIG. 19). Since the target location is a location where the player wants to be set as a fixed location, the target location is set so as to have the highest probability of being set as a fixed location.

(C) The probability of a candidate location that is not a target location is not set to 0 (see FIG. 19). If the probability of a candidate location that is not a target location is set to 0, the degree of attention of the player to the candidate location that is not a target location is reduced. In addition, since a situation may occur in which a candidate location that is not a target location is also a fixed location, it is possible to create a surprising (unexpected) production mode.

As described above, the specific effect in the present embodiment is interesting in that the probability of the place where the advantageous result is determined can be changed (customized) by the player's own choice.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the specific effect (fixed part adjustment function) have been improved, embodied, and deformed will be described. In addition, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of techniques described with reference to the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇 First specific example When a certain candidate location is set as the target location by the fixed location adjustment function (target location selection effect), the candidate location other than the candidate location that is the target location is not set as the fixed location. (See FIG. 21 (a)). For example, when the first candidate location is the target location, the second candidate location and the third candidate location are configured so as not to be confirmed locations. In other words, when the specific effect is a successful result, the first candidate location is always the final candidate location. More specifically, the distribution when the specific effect is a successful result is set to 100% for the first candidate location, 0% for the second candidate location, and 0% for the third candidate location.

Since the specific effect includes a plurality of candidate points, it is conceivable that some players may find the effect difficult to understand. In the case of a configuration like this example, if the fixed location adjustment function is used, it is easy to understand whether or not the fixed effect occurs (becomes a fixed location) at the candidate location that is the target location (simple). It will be a production. In addition, in the case of the configuration as in this example, the player can grasp that the candidate location other than the target location is not a fixed location in the target location selection effect. Display (explanation) should be made. For example, it is conceivable to display a message such as "You can always see the result at the selected location" at the time of the target location selection effect.

In addition, if some of the candidate locations are targeted among a plurality of candidate locations, the above distribution is performed (the probability that the target location will be a fixed location is 100%), but other candidate locations are targeted. If it is a location, any candidate location may be set as a fixed location.

〇 Second specific example When a certain candidate location is set as the target location by the fixed location adjustment function (target location selection effect), the probability that the candidate location that is the target location is the fixed location is lower than the default setting. (See FIG. 21 (b)). For example, it is assumed that the distribution at the time of default is the one described in the above embodiment. When the first candidate location is the target location, the probability that the first candidate location will be the confirmed location is 10% (-20%), and the probability that the second candidate location will be the confirmed location is 40% (+ 10%). ), And the probability that the third candidate location will be a confirmed location is 50% (+ 10%).

As described above, contrary to the above-described embodiment, the configuration may be such that the probability that the candidate location as the target location is determined is reduced. That is, the configuration may be such that the player can select a portion that he / she does not want to be a fixed location.

〇Third concrete example (an example that further embodies the second concrete example)
When a certain candidate location is set as the target location by the fixed location adjustment function (target location selection effect), the candidate location that is the target location is not set as the fixed location (see FIG. 21 (c)). .. That is, the fixed location is selected from the candidate locations other than the candidate locations that are the target locations. For example, when the first candidate location is the target location, the first candidate location is not the finalized location, and either the second candidate location or the third candidate location is the finalized location. ..

As described above, a portion that the player does not want to be a fixed portion may be configured so as to never be a fixed portion.

〇 Fourth specific example Even if the candidate location to be the target location is the same, the probability that the target location will be the final location is not constant. For example, it is assumed that the distribution at the time of default is the one described in the above embodiment. When the first candidate location is the target location, the probability that the first candidate location will be the confirmed location is 50% (+ 20%), and the probability that the second candidate location will be the confirmed location is 20% (-10%). , Not only the first pattern in which the probability that the third candidate location is confirmed is 30% (-10%), but also the probability that the first candidate location is confirmed is 40% (+ 10%), the first A configuration in which a second pattern is set in which the probability that the second candidate location is a confirmed location is 25% (-5%) and the probability that the third candidate location is a confirmed location is 35% (-5%). (See FIG. 22). Three or more such patterns may be set. Although not shown, it is assumed that a plurality of patterns are similarly set when the second candidate location is the target location or when the third candidate location is the target location. In this way, even if the same candidate location is the target location, the probability that the candidate location that is the target location will be the final location may change each time (determined by lottery). And.

By doing so, the probability that the candidate location as the target location will be the finalized location can change each time, so the specific effect when using the fixed location adjustment function is rich in variety. It becomes more interesting.

〇 Fifth concrete example (an example of further development of the fourth concrete example)
Similar to the fourth specific example, even if the candidate location to be the target location is the same, it is assumed that the probability that the target location is the fixed location is not constant, and the target location is the fixed location. Candidates for the "probability" to be considered are presented, and the player can arbitrarily select from them. For example, it is assumed that the distribution at the time of default is the one described in the above embodiment. When the first candidate location is the target location (see FIG. 23A), the player can arbitrarily determine the probability that the first candidate location will be the confirmed location from any of 60%, 50%, and 40%. (See FIG. 23 (b)). As a matter of course, the higher the probability that the target location is the fixed location, the lower the probability that the other candidate locations will be the fixed location. In addition to or instead of the above probability, the difference from the probability at the time of default (30%) may be displayed (see FIG. 23 (c)).

The number of "candidates" for probability can be increased or decreased as appropriate. The player may arbitrarily set the probability that the target location is a fixed location in a predetermined unit (for example, 1% unit) (a "candidate" of the probability is presented in increments of "1%". It can be said that there is).

Further, the setting may be set so that the specific probability value is not displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 23D, the configuration may be such that options such as “high”, “medium”, and “low” are shown. That is, the degree (degree) of change in probability may be relatively shown, and the degree may be selectable by the player.

By doing so, the balance (distribution) of the specific effect can be customized more closely, which increases the fun of the effect.

〇 Sixth specific example Make sure that the probability that the candidate location that is the target location is the final location is displayed. According to the above embodiment, when the first candidate location is the target location, the probability that the first candidate location is the fixed location is "50%", which is displayed in the target location selection effect. (See FIG. 24). It is preferable that the probability is displayed before the target location is selected in the target location selection effect. That is, it is assumed that the player can grasp what kind of value the probability will be when a certain candidate location is set as the target location before the selection is actually completed. By doing so, the player can select the target location using the probability as a guide.

The probabilities of candidate locations other than the candidate locations that are the target locations may also be displayed. It is preferable that the probability can be grasped by the player before the selection is actually completed.

For example, in the target location selection effect, the options corresponding to each candidate location are displayed, and the cursor can be moved so as to match each option with the cross key or the like. When making a final decision, push buttons and the like shall be operated. In the state where the cursor is aligned (the state before the final decision), the probability when the candidate location corresponding to the option for which the cursor is aligned is set as the target location is displayed.

〇 Seventh specific example Of multiple candidate locations, two or more candidate locations can be targeted. According to the above embodiment, two of the three candidate locations are set as target locations, and the probability that the two target locations are confirmed locations is higher (than at the time of default). For example, it is assumed that the distribution at the time of default is the one described in the above embodiment. When the first candidate location and the third candidate location are the target locations, the probability that the first candidate location will be the confirmed location is 40% (+ 10%), and the probability that the third candidate location will be the confirmed location. Is 50% (+ 10%). The higher the probability of the first candidate location and the third candidate location, the lower the probability that the second candidate location will be the confirmed location (10% (-10%)). Although two or more candidate locations can be targeted, the configuration may be such that one candidate location can be limited to the target location by the player's selection.

In this way, by configuring the configuration so that two or more candidate locations can be targeted, the player's preference can be more easily reflected.

〇 Eighth specific example The configuration is such that the target location selection effect does not always occur. That is, in some cases, the process shifts to the specific effect after passing through the target location selection effect (transitions as shown in FIG. 25 (a) → (b) → (c)), or shifts to the specific effect without passing through the target location selection effect. (In the latter case, the distribution is forcibly "default"). Since the occurrence of the target location selection effect leads to a situation in which the player can change (customize) the distribution of the specific effect, the occurrence of the target location selection effect is limited (it is not limited to occur every time). By setting it to none), it is possible to enhance the joy when the target location selection effect occurs.

It is also conceivable that the occurrence of the target location selection effect is set as a so-called chance up. Specifically, it is set so that the probability that the target location selection effect will occur before the specific effect is higher in the case where the specific effect results in the success result than in the case where the specific effect results in failure (Fig.). 25). By doing so, the occurrence of the target location selection effect not only provides the effect of being able to change the distribution of the specific effect, but also makes the specific effect a successful result, which is practical. It will be set as an event that brings about the double joy of increasing the probability of obtaining a profit.

〇 Ninth specific example Any one of the multiple candidate locations shall be excluded from the target location selection effect. For example, of the four candidate locations, three are subject to the target location selection effect, but one candidate location is excluded from the target location selection effect (hereinafter referred to as a specific candidate location). That is, with respect to the specific candidate location, the probability that the specific candidate location is a fixed location cannot be changed by the player's selection. If there are circumstances such as it is difficult to change the probability of determining some candidate locations according to the player's selection due to the composition of the production, all the candidate locations are selected in the target location selection production. It does not have to be presented as.

〇 Tenth specific example The specific production is not limited to the so-called battle production. It suffices if a plurality of branch points (candidate points) that can be determined to be advantageous to the player are set in the middle of the production.

2-4) Selection effect The selection effect will be described (note that the selection effect is different from the "target location selection effect" described in 2-3). The selection effect in the present embodiment is executed to select a set effect element from a plurality of effect elements. The effect element may be any as long as the "order" (hereinafter, referred to as "specified order") is defined.

The effect element in this embodiment is an effect mode (effect style). At least a part of the effect modes set in the special game state, which will shift after the jackpot game ends, is shown as an option in the selected effect. The selection effect is executed during the jackpot game or after the jackpot game is completed, and the effect mode corresponding to the selection in the selection effect is set.

In the present embodiment, 19 types of effect modes are provided as such effect modes (effect elements) (see FIG. 26). A specified order is defined for the effect mode. That is, there are 1st effect mode to 19th effect mode. By setting each effect mode in order according to the specified order, a predetermined story progresses. In the present embodiment, basically, the story changes every time a series of chans (described above) are repeated. That is, the effect modes are set in order according to the specified order. However, in the selection effect described in detail below, the effect mode may not be set in the specified order by the player selecting the desired option.

In the selection effect, the option image 50 indicating that the player can select the option is displayed. In the present embodiment, the first option image 51, the Nth option image 52, and the continuous option image 53 may be displayed as the option image 50 in the selection effect (see FIG. 27). It should be noted that these option images 50 are not always displayed in the selection effect (in all the selection effects). Further, the option image 50 other than these option images 50 may be displayed. Further, any method may be used to allow the player to select the option image 50 in the selection effect. Let the player select a favorite option by using an operation means such as a push button or a cross key. In the present embodiment, the cross key is operated to move the cursor, and the push button is used for determination. A meter or a number indicating the time until the end of selection (selection determination time) may be displayed together with the option image 50. In the present embodiment, if the selection decision time elapses before the selection decision, the option image 50 on which the cursor is located at the end of the selection decision time is automatically selected.

The first option image 51 (see FIGS. 27 (a) to 27 (d)) is an image corresponding to the first effect mode in the above-mentioned specified order. When the first option image 51 is selected in the selection effect, the first effect mode is set. The mode of the first option image 51 may be any mode in which the player can grasp that the first effect mode is set at the time of selection. For example, it is an image containing characters such as "from the beginning". This allows the player to know that the story starts "from the beginning" when the first option image 51 is selected.

The Nth option image 52 (see FIGS. 27 (a) to 27 (c)) is an image corresponding to the Nth (N is a natural number of 3 or more) effect mode in the above-mentioned specified order. The value of N is set according to the "separation" of the story developed by each effect mode. In the present embodiment, the first half of the story is developed by the 1st to 9th production modes, and the latter half of the story is developed by the 10th to 19th production modes. Therefore, the first half and the second half of the story are developed. The division of parts (the start of the second half) is the tenth production mode. Therefore, N = 10 is set. That is, the Nth option image 52 in the present embodiment is the 10th option image corresponding to the 10th effect mode. Various specific modes of the Nth option image 52 can be considered. In this embodiment, the wording "from the latter half" is included. The player who sees this can grasp that when the Nth option image 52 is selected, it starts from the latter half of the story. Unlike this, the mode may directly represent the value of N. For example, it may include words such as "from episode 10" so that the effect mode (order) set when the Nth option image 52 is selected can be specifically grasped.

The continuation option image 53 (see FIGS. 27 (b) to 27 (d)) is an image corresponding to the effect mode in the order following the effect mode previously set in the specified order. For example, if the fifth effect mode was set last time, the continuation option image 53 is an image corresponding to the sixth effect mode. In this way, the effect mode corresponding to the continuation option image 53 changes according to the effect mode set last time. Therefore, the continuation option image 53 is different from the first option image 51 and the Nth option image 52. Unlike this, the corresponding production modes are not constant and indefinite. Various specific embodiments of the continuation option image 53 can be considered. It suffices if the player can understand that it is a "continuation". In this embodiment, the phrase "from the continuation of the previous time" is included.

In the selection effect, a plurality of option images 50 are displayed. The combination of the displayed option images 50 is not constant, and is displayed according to the following rules. The plurality of option images 50 to be displayed are displayed side by side along a predetermined direction. That is, when viewed along a predetermined direction, the option images 50 are displayed so as to be arranged in "order". The order is determined based on the specified order of the effect mode corresponding to each option image 50. If one side of the predetermined direction is the upper side and the other side is the lower side, the earlier the corresponding production mode (the smaller the number in the order) is, the higher the order is, and the later the order is (the order). The larger the number), the lower it is displayed. The predetermined direction in the present embodiment is a direction from the left (upper side) to the right (lower side) of the display area 911. However, this is just an example. The predetermined direction may not be a "straight line" but may include a curved portion or a bent portion. That is, the direction in which the plurality of option images 50 are arranged may include a bent portion.

It is set that the reset condition is satisfied to shift to the normal game state (the power is turned on). 1 in the selection effect that occurs for the first time after the big hit (so-called "first hit") won in the normal game state, that is, the selection effect that occurs for the first time after the reset condition is satisfied (hereinafter, may be referred to as "first selection effect"). The second choice image 51 and the Nth choice image 52 are displayed. From the upper side to the lower side along a predetermined direction, the first choice image 51 and the Nth choice image 52 are displayed in this order (see FIG. 27A). The player can select either the first effect mode or the Nth effect mode. It is normal to select the first production mode, which is the beginning of the story (the beginning of the first half), from the so-called "first hit" (after the reset condition is satisfied, no production mode is set). , It is possible to select the Nth production mode for the player who wants to start from the latter half of the story.

In the initial selection effect, the cursor is set to the first selection image 51 in the initial state (the state shown in FIG. 27A is the initial state). Therefore, when the player does not perform the selection action (when the cursor is not moved), the first selection image 51 is automatically selected at the end of the selection determination time. That is, in the first selection effect, the first effect mode, which is the first of the story, is usually selected. Therefore, if the player does not perform the selection action, the first option image 51 is automatically selected. I am trying to be done.

When it is not the first selection effect (not the first selection effect) after the reset condition is satisfied, the first option image 51, the Nth option image 52, and the continuation option image 53 are displayed (FIGS. 27 (b) and (c). )reference). After the reset condition is satisfied, it means that the selection effect has already occurred more than once. Therefore, some option image 50 was selected in the previous selection effect, and the effect mode was set accordingly. be. The production mode is defined as the "previously set production mode".

In the selection effect (hereinafter, also referred to as "N-1 or less selection effect") that occurs when the effect mode set last time is N-2nd or less in the specified order, from the upper side along the predetermined direction. The first option image 51, the continuous option image 53, and the Nth option image 52 are displayed in this order toward the lower side (see FIG. 27 (b)). The continuation option image 53 is set as an option so that the next effect mode of the previously set effect mode can be set. The effect mode corresponding to the continuation option image 53 is N-1th or lower in the specified order (since the previous effect mode is N-2nd at the maximum, the effect mode corresponding to the continuation option image 53). Is N-1th at the maximum), so the continuation option image 53 is displayed above the Nth option image 52 in the predetermined direction. By doing so, in the N-1 or less selection effect, the first option image 51, the continuation option image 53, and the Nth option image 52 are arranged in a predetermined direction in an order based on the specified order. For the player, in terms of the specified order, the effect mode corresponding to the Nth option image 52 (Nth effect mode) is lower in the specified order than the effect mode corresponding to the continuous selection image (Nth effect mode). It becomes possible to easily grasp that it is the production mode of the latter half).

In the N-1 or less selection effect, the cursor is set to the continuous selection image 53 in the initial state (the state shown in FIG. 27B is the initial state). Therefore, when the player does not perform the selection action (when the cursor is not moved), the continuation option image 53 is automatically selected at the end of the selection determination time. That is, since it is normal to select the next effect mode (continuation of the previous time) of the effect mode set last time, if the player does not perform the selection action, the continuation option image 53 is automatically selected. I am trying to be done.

In the selection effect (hereinafter, also referred to as "N + 1 or more selection effect") that occurs when the effect mode set last time is Nth or higher in the specified order, from the upper side to the lower side along a predetermined direction, The first option image 51, the Nth option image 52, and the continuous option image 53 are displayed in this order (see FIG. 27 (c)). The continuation option image 53 is set as an option so that the next effect mode of the previously set effect mode can be set. The effect mode corresponding to the continuation option image 53 is N + 1th or higher in the specified order (since the previous effect mode is at least Nth, the effect mode corresponding to the continuation option image 53 is at least N + 1). Therefore, the continuous option image 53 is displayed below the Nth option image 52 in the predetermined direction. By doing so, in the N + 1 or more selection effect, the first option image 51, the Nth option image 52, and the continuation option image 53 are arranged in a predetermined direction in an order based on the specified order. For the player, in terms of the specified order, the effect mode corresponding to the continuous selection image is lower in the specified order than the effect mode corresponding to the Nth option image 52 (Nth effect mode). It becomes possible to easily grasp that it is the production mode of the latter half).

In the N + 1 or more selection effect, the cursor is set to the continuous selection image 53 in the initial state (the state shown in FIG. 27 (c) is the initial state). Therefore, when the player does not perform the selection action (when the cursor is not moved), the continuation option image 53 is automatically selected at the end of the selection determination time. That is, since it is normal to select the next effect mode (continuation of the previous time) of the effect mode set last time, if the player does not perform the selection action, the continuation option image 53 is automatically selected. I am trying to be done. It is the same as the N-1 or less selection effect in that the cursor is aligned with the continuation option image 53 in the initial state, but the display position of the continuation option image 53 is different (in the N + 1 or more selection effect, the continuation option image 53). Is displayed at the bottom), so the cursor position in the initial state is different between the N-1 or less selection effect and the N + 1 or more selection effect.

Various display modes of the option image 50 in the selection effect (hereinafter, also referred to as “Nth selection effect”) in which the effect mode set last time is the N-1th in the specified order can be considered. Since the next effect mode of the effect mode set last time is the Nth effect mode, if both the continuation option image 53 and the Nth option image 52 are displayed, the continuation option image 53 And the effect mode corresponding to the Nth option image 52 is the Nth effect mode, which is common. Therefore, in the N-th selection effect, it is conceivable that the first-choice image 51 and "one of the continuation-choice image 53 and the N-th choice image 52" are displayed. The "one of the continuation option image 53 and the Nth option image 52" is preferably the continuation option image 53 (see FIG. 27 (d)). If "one of the continuous option image 53 and the Nth option image 52" is the Nth option image 52, the combination of the option images 50 will be the same as the first selection effect (see FIG. 27A), and the distinction will be made. This is because it is difficult to attach. Further, although not shown, the option image 50 as if the first option image 51, the continuous option image 53, and the Nth option image 52 are combined (both the words such as "from the latter half" and the words such as "from the continuation of the previous time" are used. It is conceivable that two of (including images) are displayed. In addition, when the effect mode set last time is N-1th in the specified order, the Nth effect is forcibly performed without generating the selection effect based on the fact that the story (effect mode) division has been reached. The mode (continuation of the previous time) may be executed.

In the Nth selection effect, the cursor is set to the option image 50 corresponding to the Nth effect mode in the initial state (the state shown in FIG. 27D is the initial state). Therefore, when the player does not perform the selection action (when the cursor is not moved), the option image 50 corresponding to the Nth effect mode is automatically selected at the end of the selection determination time. That is, since it is normal to select the next effect mode (continuation of the previous time) of the effect mode set last time, if the player does not perform the selection action, the option corresponding to the Nth effect mode is selected. The image 50 is automatically selected.

In the Nth selection effect, as in the case of the N-1 or less selection effect and the N + 1 or more selection effect, the first option image 51, the continuation option image 53, and the Nth option image 52 are displayed. Does not deny.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the selection effect, the plurality of option images 50 are displayed side by side in a predetermined direction so as to indicate the order based on the specified order of the effect mode corresponding to each. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the front and back of the plurality of option images 50 (the front and back of the effect mode corresponding to each option image 50).

Specifically, when it is not the first selection effect (first selection effect) that occurs after the reset condition is satisfied, the first option image 51, the Nth option image 52, and the continuation option image 53 are displayed, which was set last time. The order of the Nth option image 52 and the continuous option image 53 is different between the case where the effect mode is N-2nd or lower in the specified order and the case where the Nth option image 53 is Nth or higher. Is the opposite). By doing so, it is possible to easily grasp the predecessor of the effect mode corresponding to the Nth option image 52 and the effect mode corresponding to the continuous option image 53 in the specified order.

Further, since the first option image 51 is displayed together with the Nth option image 52 and the continuous option image 53, a plurality of (three in the present embodiment) option images 50 are displayed in a predetermined order. It is easy to understand that there is.

On the other hand, in the selection effect (first selection effect) that occurs for the first time after the reset condition is satisfied, the first option image 51 and the Nth option image 52 are displayed in this order along a fixed direction. When the second option image 52 is selected, it is possible to grasp that the effect mode in the middle is set (the story starts from the middle).

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the above-mentioned items related to the selection effect have been improved, embodied, and modified will be described. In addition, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of techniques described with reference to the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇 First specific example In the selection effect, the auxiliary images 55 showing the order based on the specified order are displayed together with the plurality of option images 50. As described above, in the selection effect, the plurality of option images 50 are displayed side by side along a predetermined direction. Where the "predetermined direction" indicates the destination of the option image 50 (the destination of the corresponding effect mode), the auxiliary image 55 is displayed to further clarify it. That is, the auxiliary image 55 represents a predetermined direction (upper / lower in a specified order). As long as it is such a thing, the specific aspect of the auxiliary image 55 may be any. In the present embodiment, an “arrow” pointing toward the traveling direction (lower side of the specified order) of the story configured by the effect mode is displayed as the auxiliary image 55 (see FIG. 28).

By displaying the auxiliary image 55, it is possible to visually grasp the front and back of the option image 50 (the effect mode corresponding to each option image 50) based on the specified order. That is, the selection effect becomes easier to understand.

〇 Second specific example In the selection effect in the above embodiment, it has been explained that the first option image 51, the Nth option image 52, and the continuous option image 53 are set as the option images 50 that can be displayed. The option image 50 other than the above may be displayed. For example, the option image 50 (N + nth option image 54) corresponding to the N + n (n is a natural number excluding 0) th effect mode may be displayed. For example, the N-th option image 52 corresponds to an effect mode in which the story starts from the middle stage, and the N + n-th option image 54 corresponds to an effect mode in which the story starts from the latter half.

Even in such a case, the option images 50 are displayed so as to be arranged in a predetermined direction according to the specified order of the corresponding effect modes. Although it has been decided that the N + nth option image 54 is displayed lower than the Nth option image 52, the position where the continuation option image 53 is displayed with respect to the Nth option image 52 and the N + nth option image 54. Changes depending on the effect mode set last time. Depending on the effect mode set last time, the continuous option image 53 may be displayed above both the Nth option image 52 and the N + nth option image 54 (see FIG. 29 (a)), or the Nth option image 53 may be displayed. The continuation option image 53 may be displayed below both the image 52 and the N + nth option image 54 (see FIG. 29 (c)). Further, the continuation option image 53 may be displayed between the Nth option image 52 and the N + nth option image 54 (see FIG. 29B).

〇 Third specific example In the selection effect other than the first selection effect, the first option image 51 may not be displayed. In the selection effect that is not the first selection effect, it is possible that the first effect mode has already been executed, or the player wishes to start the story from the intermediate (Nth) effect mode. Considering that there is not much demand for selecting the second effect mode, the first option image 51 may not be displayed.

Further, in the selection effect generated under the condition that the effect mode set last time is less than the predetermined order in the specified order, the first option image 51 is displayed, but the selection effect occurs under the condition of the predetermined order or more. Then, the first option image 51 may not be displayed. For example, when the effect mode set last time is less than the fifth, the first option image 51 is displayed (see FIG. 30A), but when it is the fifth or more, the first option image 51 is not displayed (FIG. 30). See 30 (b); FIG. 30 (b) is an example of “N-1 or less selection effect”. In the N + 1 or more selection effect, the positions of the Nth option image 52 and the continuation option image 53 are reversed). And.

Although there is a demand to return to the first production mode (first) when the production mode (story) is less than the predetermined order, the first production mode should be selected when the production mode (story) has progressed to the predetermined order or more. It is considered that there is not much demand for the first option image 51, and whether or not the first option image 51 is displayed is determined according to whether or not the effect mode set last time is less than the predetermined order in the specified order.

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

The gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment is a so-called pachinko gaming machine, but it can also be applied to other gaming machines (for example, a rotating drum type gaming machine) except for matters specific to the pachinko gaming machine.

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

・ Means 1-1
With the entry of the game ball into a specific area, the specific period in which the right to generate the effect is accumulated, and
A period after the specific period, which is an effect execution period for executing a suggestion effect suggesting a probability that the hit / fail determination result will be a hit when the effect generation right is accumulated in the specific period, is set. A gaming machine characterized by that.
The above-mentioned gaming machine is interesting in that the right to execute the suggestion effect is acquired by the entry of the gaming ball into a specific area.

・ Means 1-2
In the specific period, there is a possibility that the effect generation right up to a plurality of maximum accumulation numbers may be accumulated, and in the effect execution period, the number of the effect generation rights accumulated in the specific period. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein the same number of the suggestion effects are executed.
In this way, by making it possible to accumulate a plurality of production generation rights during a specific period, it contributes to increasing the player's motivation to play during the specific period.

・ Means 1-3
The specific area is an area in which the hit / fail judgment information used for the hit / miss judgment is acquired when the game ball enters, and the hit / miss judgment is performed as the hit / miss judgment information, although the notification effect for notifying the hit / miss judgment result is started. A storage means for storing the pending information during change corresponding to the one for which the notification of the result has not been completed and the pending information before the change for which the notification effect for notifying the success / failure judgment result has not been started is provided, and the effect generation right is There is a possibility that the pre-change hold information will be accumulated when the game ball enters the specific area, and the suggestion effect will be based on the hit / fail determination result corresponding to the change hold information. The gaming machine according to Means 1-2, which is characterized in that it suggests the probability of becoming.
By doing so, the suggestion effect is not the hit / fail judgment result corresponding to the pre-variation hold information newly acquired by the game ball entering the area (starting area) in which the hit / miss judgment information is acquired, but it. This is a novel aspect of suggesting the jackpot reliability of the hit / fail judgment result corresponding to the pending information during change acquired earlier.

・ Means 1-4
The storage means stores the pre-variation hold information up to a predetermined maximum number, and the effect generation right is the state in which the pre-change hold information is stored in the storage means in the maximum number. The gaming machine according to means 1-3, wherein the gaming ball may be accumulated when the gaming ball enters a specific area.
By doing so, the effect mode is such that the right to generate the effect is granted as a substitute for the fact that the winning / failing judgment cannot be received (new pending information is not acquired) because it is a so-called over-winning (game). The lost mood of the person is relieved).

・ Means 1-5
Any one of means 1-1 to 1-4, characterized in that when the game ball enters the specific area in the specific period, an accumulation presence / absence effect suggesting whether or not the effect generation right is accumulated is generated. The gaming machine described in.
By doing so, it becomes easy to understand whether or not the right to generate the effect has been acquired when the game ball enters the specific area.

・ Means 2-1
A gaming machine in which a normal gaming state and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state are set as a gaming state in which the game is played with the aim of winning the winning / failing judgment result, and the winning / failing judgment result is won. There is a possibility that the cancellation condition will be satisfied, and by satisfying the cancellation condition, the candidate production that was prevented from occurring during the normal gaming state in the situation before the cancellation condition was satisfied. A gaming machine characterized in that at least a part of the above is set as a target effect that can occur during the normal gaming state.
The above-mentioned gaming machine is interesting in that the effect that can occur during the normal gaming state changes depending on the conditions that may be established by winning.

・ Means 2-2
The gaming machine according to means 2-1 characterized in that the target effect is an effect that suggests a probability that the hit / fail determination result will be a hit.
By doing so, when the cancellation condition is satisfied, the effect of suggesting reliability, which has not occurred until then, is generated.

・ Means 2-3
A plurality of types of the candidate effects are set, and in the initial state, a part of the plurality of types of candidate effects is set as an initial effect that can occur during the normal gaming state. The gaming machine according to means 2-1 or means 2-2.
By doing so, in the state before the release condition is satisfied, the effect set as the initial effect may be generated.

・ Means 2-4
The gaming machine according to means 2-3, wherein the type of the candidate effect set as the initial effect can be changed.
By doing so, it is possible to configure the structure so that the effect generated each time the game is played can be changed even if the cancellation condition is not satisfied.

・ Means 2-5
A plurality of types of the candidate effects are set, and each of the plurality of types of candidate effects is divided into a plurality of effect groups including two or more of the candidate effects. The gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-4, wherein two or more of the candidate effects included in the effect group are the target effects.
By doing so, it becomes easy to control the production.

・ Means 3-1
If the result is favorable to the player, a fixed portion that is determined to be the advantageous result is set in the middle of the production, while if the result is not favorable to the player, the fixed portion is set through the production. A gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect that is not set, and the specific effect that is advantageous to the player, is one in which any one of a plurality of candidate locations is set as the confirmed location. , The player can select any of the plurality of candidate locations as the target location before the specific effect is executed, and the selected target location is set as the finalized location. A gaming machine characterized in that the probability can be changed.
The above-mentioned gaming machine is interesting in that the probability of a place where an advantageous result is determined in a specific effect can be changed by the player's own selection.

・ Means 3-2
The gaming machine according to means 3-1 characterized in that it is possible to increase the probability that the target location becomes the fixed location.
By doing so, it becomes an easy-to-understand game property that the desired part is selected as a fixed part.

・ Means 3-3
The gaming machine according to means 3-2, wherein the probability that each of the plurality of candidate locations becomes the confirmed location is the highest for the candidate location as the target location.
Since the target location is a location that the player wants to be a fixed location, it is preferable that the target location has the highest probability of becoming a fixed location.

・ Means 3-4
The gaming machine according to means 3-2, wherein the candidate location other than the target location is not a fixed location.
In this way, the result of the specific effect is determined depending on whether or not the target location is a fixed location. That is, the specific effect can be a simple effect.

・ Means 3-5
Described in any of means 3-1 to 3-4, characterized in that the probability that the target location is the fixed location is not constant even if the candidate location is the same as the target location. Gaming machine.
By doing so, the specific production becomes rich in variety and becomes more interesting.

・ Means 3-6
The gaming machine according to means 3-5, wherein the player can arbitrarily select the probability that the target location is the fixed location from the probabilities of being a plurality of candidates.
In this way, by making it possible to change the above probability more closely, the fun of the specific effect is increased.

・ Means 3-7
The gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-6, wherein the probability that the target location is the confirmed location is displayed.
By doing so, it is possible to select a candidate location as a target location using the display probability as a guide.

・ Means 4-1
The selection includes a plurality of effect elements in which a predetermined order is defined, and an effect execution means for executing a selection effect in which a selection image corresponding to at least a part of the plurality of effect elements is displayed on the display device. In the production, the plurality of selection images are displayed side by side in a predetermined direction so as to indicate the order of the effect elements corresponding to the effect elements based on the specified order.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, it becomes easy to understand the destination of the plurality of option images (the destination of the effect mode corresponding to each option image).

・ Means 4-2
The gaming machine according to means 4-1 characterized in that, in the selection effect, an auxiliary image showing the future of the order based on the specified order is displayed together with the plurality of option images.
The auxiliary image makes it possible to visually grasp the destination and the back based on the specified order of the option images (effect modes corresponding to each option image).

・ Means 4-3
As the option images that may be displayed in the selection effect, the first option image corresponding to the first effect element in the specified order and the Nth (N is 3 or more) in the specified order. A means characterized in that an N-th option image corresponding to the effect element and a continuation option image corresponding to the effect element in the order following the effect element previously set in the specified order are set. The gaming machine according to 4-1 or means 4-2.
By displaying such a selection image, it is possible to construct a selection effect that meets the player's request.

・ Means 4-4
In the selection effect generated when the effect element set last time is N-2nd or lower in the specified order, instead of the selection effect that occurs for the first time after the predetermined reset condition is satisfied, the effect is along the predetermined direction. , The first option image, the continuation option image, and the Nth option image are displayed in this order, while the effect element previously set is Nth or higher in the specified order. Described in means 4-3, wherein in the selection effect, the first option image, the Nth option image, and the continuation option image are displayed in this order along the predetermined direction. Game machine.
By making the order of the Nth choice image and the continuation choice image different between the case where the effect mode set last time is N-2nd or lower in the specified order and the case where it is Nth or higher, the Nth choice image It is possible to easily grasp the future in the specified order of the continuous option image (the effect mode corresponding to each). Further, since the first option image is displayed together with the Nth option image and the continuous option image, it is easy to understand that a plurality of option images are displayed in a predetermined order.

・ Means 4-5
In the selection effect that occurs for the first time after the predetermined reset condition is satisfied, the first option image and the Nth option image are displayed in this order along the predetermined direction. The gaming machine according to 4-3 or means 4-4.
By doing so, it is possible to understand that when the Nth option image is selected, an effect mode (intermediate effect mode) other than the first effect mode is set.

1 Pachinko machine 10 Specific area (904a first starting area)
15 Suggested image 50 Choice image 51 1st choice image 52 Nth choice image 53 Continuation choice image 55 Auxiliary image 70 Hold symbol (71 Change hold symbol 72 Before change hold symbol)
80 Identification symbol 91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (7)

When the hit / fail judgment result is a hit, as an effect during the change from the start of the change of the identification symbol indicating the hit / miss judgment result displayed on the display device to the stop at the combination showing the hit / miss judgment result. while definite locations it is determined that in the course of the effect is hit spruce determination result is set, that is capable of performing the specific effect of spruce determination result is not set the definite places throughout effect when a deviated It ’s a game machine,
In the specific effect generated in the changing effect when the corresponding hit / fail determination result is a hit , any one of a plurality of candidate locations is set as the confirmed location.
In the changing effect in which the specific effect occurs, a plurality of the candidate locations are displayed on the display device before the specific effect is executed, and then any one of the plurality of candidate locations is displayed as a target location. As a selection effect that encourages the player to select within the time limit occurs,
In the selection effect generated in the changing effect when the corresponding hit / fail determination result is a hit, a certain candidate part is selected as the target part and the certain candidate part is not selected as the target part. A gaming machine characterized in that the probability that a certain candidate location is set as the finalized location is different in the specific effect executed after the selection effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein it is possible to increase the probability that the target location will be the fixed location. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the probability that each of the plurality of candidate locations becomes the confirmed location is highest in the candidate location that is the target location. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the candidate location other than the target location is not a fixed location. The invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the probability that the target location is the fixed location is not constant even if the candidate location is the same. Gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the player can arbitrarily select the probability that the target location is the fixed location from the probabilities of being a plurality of candidates. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the probability that the target location is the fixed location is displayed.

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