JP7045679B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

As the information used for the winning / failing lottery, in the configuration in which the first holding information and the second holding information are set, the information corresponding to the first holding information is first in order to indicate the existence of the holding information stored in the storage means. As a hold display, a gaming machine that displays a device corresponding to the second hold information as a second hold display is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-017346

If both the first hold display and the second hold display are displayed, it may be difficult to understand the storage status of the hold information.

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of realizing an easy-to-understand hold display mode.

The gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, is information used for the winning / failing lottery, and is used for the first winning / failing determination information and the second winning / failing lottery different from the first winning / failing determination information. The first hit / fail determination information stored in the storage means is the first hit / miss determination information, which is the storage means for storing the hit / miss determination information and the notification effect for notifying the result of the corresponding win / loss lottery, which has not yet been started. As the hold display, the display means capable of displaying the second hit / fail determination information as the second hold display and the display mode of the hold display are displayed as one of the first hold display and the second hold display. It is characterized by comprising a display control means capable of providing a specific display mode in which the other is not displayed.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to realize an easy-to-understand hold display mode.

It is a front view (schematic diagram) of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a front view of a game board (game area). (A) is a block diagram showing changes in the gaming state, and (b) is a table showing the relationship between each winning / failing lottery and each starting opening (ball entry area). It is a figure which showed the identification symbol displayed on the display device. It is a figure which showed the difference of the jackpot distribution at the time of the 1st jackpot and the 2nd jackpot (the difference between the content of the first winning / failing lottery and the content of the second winning / failing lottery). It is a figure which showed the state which the display mode of a hold display is a specific display mode. It is a figure which showed the state which the suggestion display is displayed. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st modification which concerns on the display mode of the hold display. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd modification regarding the display mode of the hold display. (A) is a diagram showing the types of candidate times, and (b) is a diagram for explaining a specific period. (A) is a diagram for explaining a second specific example regarding continuous shortening fluctuation control, (b) is a diagram for explaining a third specific example regarding continuous shortening fluctuation control, and (c) is a diagram for explaining a fourth specific example regarding continuous shortening fluctuation control. be. It is a figure for demonstrating the control example which determines that the specific period has ended at the time when it is detected that the hold information stored in the storage means becomes 0.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine 1 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 FIGS. 1 and 2.

1) Overall configuration of the gaming machine 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 constituting a passage for guiding the game ball launched by the operation of the launch device 908 (launch handle) to the game area 20 has a substantially arc shape. It is provided as follows.

The game area 20 is provided with a starting winning opening (first starting winning opening 10a and a second starting winning opening 10b), a large winning opening 906, an out opening opening 907, and the like. The display area 911 of the display device 91 is an area that can be visually recognized through the opening 901 formed in the game board 90. In some figures, the display area 911 is roughly described, but its shape and the like can be changed as appropriate (the shape and size of the opening 901 and the shape and size of the display device 91 itself can be changed. The shape of the display area 911 can be changed with.).

Further, in the game area 20, a plurality of game nails are provided as obstacles that change the flow mode of the game ball by colliding with the game ball flowing down. The game ball flowing down the game area 20 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 20 by operating the launching device 908. When a game ball flowing down the game area 20 wins a prize in a winning opening such as a starting winning opening 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 be omitted. As for these, those having the same structure as a known gaming machine can be applied.

2) Game characteristics of the gaming machine The game characteristics of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment (including various members constituting the game, the gaming method, etc.) will be described. As shown in FIG. 3A, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is set to a normal gaming state and a special gaming state as gaming states. The normal gaming state is a state in which the probability of winning the winning / losing lottery is low (compared to the special gaming state) (about 1/256 in the present embodiment). The special gaming state is a state (so-called probability fluctuation state) in which the probability of winning the winning / losing lottery is high (compared to the normal gaming state) (about 1/72 in the present embodiment). The special gaming state in the present embodiment is also a state in which a gaming ball can easily enter the third entry region 13, which will be described later. Not only is the winning / failing lottery executed by the entry of the game ball into the third entry area 13, but also the so-called prize ball is paid out, so that the player has less game ball (compared to the normal gaming state). You can play without reducing. That is, the special gaming state is also a high base state (so-called time saving state). The game state may change after the jackpot game executed when the winning or losing lottery is won. Further, the special gaming state in the present embodiment ends when the winning / failing lottery is continuously lost a predetermined number of times (so-called ST machine).

As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, the first starting winning opening 10a (so-called starting winning opening of special figure 1) and the second starting winning opening 10b (so-called starting winning opening of special figure 2) are used as starting winning openings. It is provided. A winning / failing lottery (winning / failing determination) is executed when a game ball enters these starting winning openings. The start winning opening may be configured such that the entered game ball is taken in inside, or may be configured such that the entered game ball flows down the game area 20 as it is (a mode like a gate). It should be noted that the timing of the game ball entering the starting winning opening and the timing of the winning / failing lottery are not necessarily the same. The above-mentioned "trigger" means that the winning / failing lottery is not executed unless the game ball enters the starting winning opening. Specifically, the numerical value used for the winning / losing lottery when the entry of the game ball into the starting winning opening is detected is obtained from the random number source, and the numerical value is the same as the predetermined jackpot numerical value. In some cases, it will be a big hit. That is, the numerical value is the winning / failing determination information used for the winning / failing lottery.

Among the above numerical values (win / fail determination information), the numerical value for which the win / fail lottery has not been executed (the notification effect for notifying the result of the win / fail lottery has not been started) may be stored as hold information in a storage means (not shown). The number of reserved information that can be stored by the storage means is limited to a predetermined number. In the present embodiment, the first hold information (first hit / fail determination information) acquired when the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 10a is detected, and the game ball into the second starting winning opening 10b. For each of the second hold information (second hit / miss determination information) acquired when the ball is detected, the upper limit stored in the storage means is set to four.

Basically, the winning / failing lottery is executed in the order in which the pending information (numerical value) is acquired. However, in the present embodiment, when both the first hold information and the second hold information are stored in the storage means, the winning / failing lottery using the first hold information is preferentially executed (first hold). Information (Special Figure 1) Priority digestion. In the following, the execution of a win / fail lottery using the hold information (hit / fail judgment information) may be referred to as "digestion" of the hold information (hit / fail judgment information)). .. That is, the winning / failing lottery using the second holding information is executed when the first holding information does not exist. In the present embodiment, even when the game ball enters the start winning opening when the hold information stored in the storage means does not exist, the hold information is once stored in the storage means and the hold information is held. The winning / failing lottery will be executed using the information. However, it does not deny that the winning / failing lottery is immediately executed using the acquired numerical value without being stored as the pending information. In any case, it seems to the player that the effect of immediately notifying the result of the winning / failing lottery (variation of the identification symbol 80 described later) has started.

The result of the winning / failing lottery is notified by the combination of the identification symbols 80. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, three identification symbol groups 80g including a plurality of types of identification symbols 80 are set. When the winning / failing lottery is a big hit, the combination of the identification symbols 80 shown by stopping each fluctuating identification symbol group 80g is a combination showing a big hit, and when it is a miss, it is stopped by another combination. As a combination indicating a big hit, a set of three of the same pattern can be exemplified. The start time of the change of the identification symbol 80 (identification symbol group 80g) is the start time of the effect of notifying the result of the corresponding winning / failing lottery.

A winning / failing lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first starting winning opening 10a (hereinafter, also referred to as a first winning / failing lottery) and the entry of a game ball into the second starting winning opening 10b. The winning / failing lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as the second winning / failing lottery) has the same probability of winning a big hit (about 1/256 in the normal gaming state, about 1/72 in the special gaming state). The specific contents of the lottery (type and ratio of winning jackpots (so-called jackpot distribution)) are different.

As shown in FIG. 5, the jackpot won by the first win / fail lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as the first jackpot) is 30% of the normal jackpots in which the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is the normal gaming state. The special jackpot that becomes a special game state is 70%. That is, the ratio of so-called probability fluctuation jackpot is set to 70%. Also, the normal jackpots are all 4 round (R) jackpots. On the other hand, as the special jackpot, 16 round jackpot, 6 round jackpot, 5 round jackpot, and 4 round jackpot are set. In terms of the percentage of the total first jackpot, 16 round jackpot is 40%, 6 round jackpot is 5%, 5 round jackpot is 15%, and 4 round jackpot is 40%. Since the term "round" indicating the content of the jackpot game is known, detailed explanation is omitted, but in the jackpot game, one or more unit games in which the big winning opening 906 is open until a predetermined condition is satisfied are satisfied. Since it is configured by being repeated once, one round of games is one of the unit games. Therefore, the larger the number of "rounds", the higher the expected value of the game ball (so-called ball ejection) that can be obtained in the jackpot game. It should be noted that the number of rounds is shown to be substantial, and the unit game in which the large winning opening 906 is opened for an extremely short time is not included in the number of rounds. In this way, the first jackpot is a jackpot in which a part of the jackpot enters a special gaming state after the jackpot game ends, and the expected value of the balls that can be obtained in the jackpot game changes each time.

In this embodiment, by inserting a game ball into a predetermined area (referred to as a V area or the like) (referred to as a V area or the like) during the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game ends becomes a special gaming state. That is, it is a specification that the right to shift to the special gaming state can be acquired by putting the gaming ball into a predetermined area. Since this type of gaming machine is known, detailed description thereof will be omitted. However, in the above-mentioned special jackpot, the predetermined area is opened for a long time during the jackpot game, and the game is continued as instructed. If only this is done, the game ball will enter the predetermined area (unless an extremely irregular event occurs, the game ball will enter the predetermined area). On the other hand, in the normal jackpot, the predetermined area is opened for an extremely short time during the jackpot game, and it becomes impossible or extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the predetermined area. It is set. In other words, it is a condition for the transition to the special gaming state that the gaming ball is put into a predetermined area, but the gaming state after the jackpot game is substantially determined by the type of jackpot. .. However, it is not always necessary to have such specifications. The configuration may be such that the game state is inevitably determined after the end of the big hit game according to the type of the big hit without providing the predetermined area as described above.

As shown in FIG. 5, the jackpot won by the second win / fail lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as the second jackpot) is 100% of the normal jackpot in which the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is the normal gaming state. That is, there is no jackpot (corresponding to the above-mentioned special jackpot) in which the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is the special gaming state. In addition, 50% is a 16-round jackpot and 50% is a 4-round jackpot.

Comparing the first jackpot and the second jackpot, the following can be said. Unlike the second jackpot, the first jackpot may be in a special gaming state after the jackpot game is completed. That is, there is a possibility that the game state after the jackpot game ends will be advantageous to the player. In that aspect, it can be said that the first jackpot is more advantageous to the player than the second jackpot. The second jackpot may also include a special jackpot in which the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is a special gaming state. In this case, the ratio of the special jackpot included in the second jackpot may be smaller than the ratio of the special jackpot included in the first jackpot (70% in the present embodiment). Even if it is set in this way, the first jackpot is more advantageous to the player than the second jackpot in terms of the high and low probability that the gaming state after the jackpot game is finished is advantageous to the player. It can be said that it is a composition.

On the other hand, in terms of the expected value of the balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game, it can be said that the second jackpot, in which the ratio of the 16-round jackpot is 50%, is larger than the first jackpot. That is, in terms of the expected value of the profit obtained in one big hit game, the second big hit is more advantageous to the player than the first big hit.

As shown in FIG. 3B, in the present embodiment, two winning openings (ball entry areas) are provided as corresponding to the first starting winning opening 10a. Specifically, a first ball entry area 11 and a third ball entry area 13 are provided. On the other hand, a second ball entry area 12 is provided as corresponding to the second start winning opening 10b (that is, the second starting winning opening 10b = the second ball entry area 12).

As shown in FIG. 2, the game area 20, which is a region through which a game ball can pass, is roughly divided into a first game area 21 and a second game area 22. From the player's point of view, the area on the left side is the first game area 21, and the area on the right side is the second game area 22. The second game area 22 is an area in which the game ball does not enter unless it passes through the specific passage 23 formed above the game board 90. A game ball that does not pass through the specific passage 23 (a game ball launched in front of the entrance of the specific passage 23) will flow down the first game area 21. A collision portion 231 is provided at the exit of the specific passage 23. The collision portion 231 is a portion including a surface that intersects the traveling direction of the game ball passing through the specific passage 23. The game ball that has passed through the specific passage 23 collides with the collision portion 231 and then flows down the second game area 22.

The first ball entry area 11 is provided in the first game area 21. The first ball entry area 11 in the present embodiment is substantially in the center of the game area 20 in the width direction, and is provided below the display device 91. The first entry area 11 is an area in which the size of the entrance through which the game ball entering the area always passes does not change. Substantially, the entrance is between the two game nails provided on the upper side of the first ball entry region 11. Here, "does not change" means that the position and shape of the game nail do not change significantly during the game, and the position or shape of the game nail changes intentionally or unintentionally (due to the collision of the game ball, etc.). Changes in the size of the entrance are not included. As will be described in detail later, the entrance of the third ball entry region 13 changes due to the displacement of the displacement member 141, which means that it does not change in the sense that it is different from such a ball entry region. ..

The second ball entry area 12 is provided in the second game area 22. The second ball entry area 12 in the present embodiment is provided near the right edge of the game area 20. Like the first ball entry area 11, the second ball entry area 12 is a region in which the size of the entrance of the game ball does not change, and the two game nails provided on the upper side of the second ball entry area 12 The space is the entrance.

As described above, the first ball entry area 11 and the second ball entry area 12 are common in that the size of the entrance of the game ball does not change. In other words, it is common in that the game ball is a region where the ball can enter regardless of the state. However, the ease of entering the game ball is different. Specifically, in the normal gaming state, the probability that the game ball will enter each entry area per game ball (per unit game ball) launched toward the first game area 21 or the second game area 22 is The second ball entry area 12 is higher than the first ball entry area 11. In other words, if the number of game balls that have entered the first game area 21 and the number of game balls that have entered the second game area 22 are the same, the first ball entry area 11 is the second player. This means that there is a high probability that more game balls will enter than in the ball area 12. As will be described later, during the special game state, the number of game balls entering the third entry area 13 provided on the upstream side of the second entry area 12 increases, so that the second entry is made. The number of game balls entering the area 12 will be reduced as compared with the normal game state.

The third ball entry area 13 is provided in the second game area 22. The third ball entry area 13 in the present embodiment is provided on the upstream side of the position where the second ball entry area 12 is provided in the second game area 22. A displacement member 141 is provided at the entrance of the third ball entry region 13. The displacement member 141 is a member that can be displaced to a closed state in which the entrance of the third ball entry region 13 is closed and an open state in which the entrance is opened. In the present embodiment, when the displacement member 141 is in the closed state, the game ball does not enter the third entry region 13. However, when the displacement member 141 is in the closed state, it remains difficult for the game ball to enter the third entry region 13 (compared to when it is in the open state) (it does not mean that the ball does not enter at all). It may be an embodiment. When the displacement member 141 is in the open state, the game ball may enter the third entry region 13. In the present embodiment, since the displacement member 141 in the open state intersects the direction (downward) in which the game ball flows down, the displacement member 141 itself guides the game ball to the third ball entry region 13. Functions as a member. That is, when the displacement member 141 is in the open state, the game ball enters the third entry region 13 relatively easily.

The displacement member 141 is normally in the closed state, and is in the open state when the open lottery is won. The open lottery is performed when the game ball enters the normal starting area 14. The probability of winning the open lottery is set higher in the special gaming state than in the normal gaming state. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the open lottery during the normal game state is set to 0 or extremely low (probability close to 0), and when the game is played so that the open lottery is executed during the normal game state (second game). Even when the game is played so that the game ball enters the region 22), the displacement member 141 is hardly displaced in the open state. On the other hand, since the winning probability of the open lottery during the special gaming state is set to be extremely high (probability close to 1), when the game is played so that the open lottery is executed during the special gaming state (in the second gaming area 22). (When the game is played so that the game ball enters), the displacement member 141 is frequently displaced to the open state. That is, it is a high base state in which the game ball frequently enters the third entry area 13.

Further, the second game area 22 is provided with a big winning opening 906 that is opened during the big hit game. The number of large winning openings 906 can be changed as appropriate. In the present embodiment, two large winning openings 906 are provided, and the large winning openings 906 that are opened in each round can be switched.

The gaming method of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment configured as described above will be described. The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment allows the player to select a gaming mode (first gaming mode and second gaming mode) in a normal gaming state in which a game is played with the aim of winning a big hit.

The first game mode is a game mode in which a game ball is launched toward the first game area 21 (so-called left-handed strike). That is, it is a game mode in which the launching device 908 is operated so that the launching intensity is such that the gaming ball does not pass through the specific passage 23. Since the first game area 21 is provided with the first ball entry area 11, the game ball that has entered the first game area 21 may enter the first ball entry area 11. That is, it is a game mode aiming at winning a big hit through the first winning / failing lottery executed when the game ball enters the first entry area 11. In this embodiment, an irregular event such that the game ball flowing down the first game area 21 does not enter the second ball entry area 12 (the game ball bounces in an unexpected direction) does not occur. The game area 20 is configured so that the ball does not enter the second ball entry area 12 as long as possible. Specifically, the barrier portion 50 provided at the boundary between the first game area 21 and the second game area 22 prevents the game ball flowing down the first game area 21 from entering the second ball entry area 12. It is configured. Therefore, the second winning / failing lottery is rarely performed while the first game mode is being executed.

The second game mode is a game mode in which a game ball is launched toward the second game area 22 (so-called right-handed strike). That is, it is a game mode in which the launching device 908 is operated so that the launching intensity is such that the gaming ball passes through the specific passage 23. Since the second game area 22 is provided with the second ball entry area 12, the game ball that has entered the second game area 22 may enter the second ball entry area 12. That is, it is a game mode aiming at winning a big hit through a second win / fail lottery executed when the game ball enters the second entry area 12. In this embodiment, an irregular event such that the game ball flowing down the second game area 22 does not enter the first ball entry area 11 (the game ball bounces in an unexpected direction) does not occur. The game area 20 is configured so that the ball does not enter the first ball entry area 11 as long as possible. Specifically, the barrier portion 50 provided at the boundary between the first game area 21 and the second game area 22 prevents the game ball flowing down the second game area 22 from entering the first ball entry area 11. It is configured in. Further, during the normal game state, since it is rare that the displacement member 141 is opened by winning the open lottery, the game ball rarely enters the third ball entry area 13. Therefore, the first winning / failing lottery is rarely performed while the second game mode is being executed.

As described above, the first game mode is a game mode in which the first win / fail lottery is executed. That is, it is a game mode in which the player plays with the aim of winning the first big hit. On the other hand, the second game mode is a game mode in which the second winning / failing lottery is executed. That is, it is a game mode in which the player plays with the aim of winning the second big hit. Since the contents of the lottery are different between the first winning / failing lottery and the second winning / failing lottery (the type and ratio of winning jackpots are different), the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment depends on which lottery is desired. It can be said that the player can arbitrarily select it.

Specifically, the first jackpot has a higher probability that the gaming state after the jackpot game ends will be advantageous to the player (special gaming state) than the second jackpot (see FIGS. 3 (a) and 5). On the other hand, the second jackpot is advantageous to the player from the viewpoint that the expected value of the balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is higher than the first jackpot (see FIG. 5). It is advantageous. That is, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment emphasizes the first game mode if the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is emphasized, and the expected value of the ball output that can be obtained during the jackpot game. The configuration is such that the player is allowed to select the game mode according to which viewpoint is emphasized, such as the second game mode.

The selection of such a gaming mode can be changed at any time during the normal gaming state. That is, while a gaming machine having a configuration in which the gaming mode is changed according to a change in the gaming state is known, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment does not depend on the change in the gaming state (the normal gaming state is maintained). Even if there is), it can be said that it is excellent in that it is possible to experience different aspects of playability depending on the player's own choice.

In particular, in the second jackpot in the present embodiment, there is no possibility that the gaming state after the jackpot game ends will be a special gaming state (all are normal jackpots) (see FIGS. 3 (a) and 5). .. Therefore, if the second game mode is continued, by shifting to the special game state, the next big hit can be obtained without significantly reducing the number of game balls owned (so-called consecutive chan occurs). It is not a game development such as increasing the number of game balls. That is, the second game mode is a game development in which the number of game balls owned is increased by winning the jackpot (second jackpot) in the normal gaming state (see FIG. 3A). In other words, it can be said that the second game mode is a game that aims to increase the number of game balls owned by stacking so-called single-shot jackpots (big hits that are not jackpots by Ren Chan). On the other hand, the first game mode can be said to be a game that aims to increase the number of game balls owned by the transition to a special game state, that is, the occurrence of consecutive chans (continuous occurrence of big hits). (See FIG. 3 (a)).

Further, in the present embodiment, the probability that the game ball enters each entry area per unit game ball is set higher in the second entry area 12 than in the first entry area 11. That is, the second win / fail lottery per fired unit game ball is executed rather than the frequency at which the first win / fail lottery per fired unit game ball is executed when the first game mode is selected. It is done more often. As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it can be said that the selection of the first gaming mode and the second gaming mode is the selection of whether or not the mode of receiving more winning / losing lottery is desired.

The setting opposite to that of the present embodiment, that is, the probability that the game ball enters each entry area per unit game ball is set higher in the first entry area 11 than in the second entry area 12. It may be configured. However, in the present embodiment, since the second game mode is a game mode in which one-shot jackpots are repeated regardless of the so-called consecutive chan, more win / loss lottery is performed when the second game mode is selected. It is preferable to be able to receive the prize and prevent the time when the jackpot cannot be won for a long time.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first game mode is selected by adjusting the special jackpot ratios of the first jackpot and the second jackpot and the expected value of the balls that can be obtained during one jackpot game. It is set so that there is a difference in the direct profit (ball output rate) that the player enjoys by winning one big hit between the case and the case where the second game mode is selected. Specifically, the expected value of profit brought about by one first jackpot (expected value of a game ball that can be obtained considering the possibility of transition to a special game state (occurrence of so-called consecutive chan)) is better. It is set to be larger than the expected value of profit brought about by one second jackpot (expected value of a game ball that can be obtained by one second jackpot). Therefore, it can be said that the selection of the game mode is the selection of the amount of profit that can be enjoyed by one big hit. However, in the present embodiment, since the second game mode is more likely to receive the winning / failing lottery than the first game mode, from the viewpoint of the overall profit when the game is continuously executed, on the other hand. The game mode is set so that it cannot be said that the game mode is more advantageous than the other game mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, the length of the second notification effect for notifying the result of the second winning / failing lottery is larger than the average length of the first notification effect for notifying the result of the first winning / failing lottery. The average of (effect time of notification effect) is set to be shorter. Here, the "length of the notification effect" is a combination of notifying the result of the winning / failing lottery after the identification symbol 80 (identification symbol group 80g) for notifying the result of the target winning / failing lottery starts to change. The time until it stops (so-called (design) fluctuation time). By doing so, the case where the second game mode is selected (if the progress of acquisition of the hold information is the same) is notified per unit time than the case where the first game mode is selected. This means that the number of results of the winning / failing lottery will increase. That is, it can be said that the progress of the game is faster in the second game mode than in the first game mode. As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment also allows the player to select the gaming mode depending on whether he / she wants to enjoy the game slowly or to accelerate the progress of the game.

The setting opposite to that of the present embodiment, that is, the configuration may be set so that the average length of the first notification effect is shorter than the average length of the second notification effect. However, in the present embodiment, since the second game mode is a game mode in which one-shot jackpots are repeated regardless of the so-called continuous chan, the game progresses faster when the second game mode is selected. It is preferable to prevent the time when the jackpot cannot be won from becoming long.

Further, as an advantage when the second game mode is selected, there is a point that the same game can be continuously executed. As long as the game according to the second game mode is continued, the game state will not be in the special game state. Therefore, when the game according to the second game mode is continued, the normal game state and the jackpot (first) Two big hits) The state in which the game is being executed (big hit game state) will be repeated. The second game mode is a game in which the game ball is launched so that the game ball enters the second entry area 12, and the jackpot game is a game in which the game ball is launched so that the game ball enters the big winning opening 906. Therefore, all of them are games in which a game ball is launched toward the second game area 22 (so-called right-handed strike). Therefore, the player only needs to continuously execute the game of launching the game ball toward the second game area 22, and does not need to adjust the launching device 908.

The game in which the game ball is launched toward the second game area 22 is a so-called right-handed game. In order for the game ball to enter the second game area 22, the game ball needs to pass through the specific passage 23, and at the exit of the specific passage 23, a collision portion where the game ball that has passed through the specific passage 23 collides. 231 is provided. The game ball collides with the collision portion 231 and its momentum is killed, and then the game ball flows down in the second game area 22. Therefore, in the so-called right-handed game, the firing intensity of the game ball is changed. However, the flow mode of the game ball in the second game area 22 does not change much. Therefore, the player does not need to perform an operation such as finely adjusting the firing intensity even when shifting from one of the normal gaming state and the jackpot gaming state to the other. A gaming machine having a configuration in which a so-called left-handed game (a game in which a game ball enters the first game area 21 according to the present embodiment) may be continuously executed is known, but is so-called. In the left-handed game, the flow mode of the game ball is more likely to change depending on the firing strength (target position) of the game ball than in the right-handed game, so it is necessary to fine-tune the firing strength according to the state. On the other hand, when the second game mode is continuously executed in the present embodiment, there is an advantage that such fine adjustment is not necessary.

When a game is played according to the first game mode and the first jackpot is won, if the jackpot is a normal jackpot, the game will shift to the normal gaming state again after the jackpot game ends (see FIG. 3A). ). When the game shifts to the normal game state after the jackpot game is completed, the player can select the game mode again. That is, it is also possible to switch to the second game mode and play the game.

On the other hand, if the winning first jackpot is a special jackpot, the game shifts to the special gaming state after the jackpot game ends (see FIG. 3A). In the special gaming state, the player plays so that the gaming ball enters the second gaming area 22 (plays a right-handed game). During the special gaming state, the displacement member 141 is frequently opened because it is easy to win the open lottery triggered by the entry of the gaming ball into the normal starting area 14. That is, it is easy to receive the first hit / miss lottery triggered by the game ball entering the third entry area 13 (the first hold information is easy to be acquired). A game ball that has not entered the third entry area 13 may enter the second entry area 12 (the second hold information may be acquired). However, when both the first hold information and the second hold information are stored in the storage means, the first hold information is set so that the winning / failing lottery using the first hold information is preferentially executed. If the game is continuously executed to the extent that there is no interruption, the second win / fail lottery based on the second hold information will not be executed. In other words, you won't win the second big hit.

In the present embodiment, since the special gaming state shifts only when the game according to the first gaming mode is being executed during the normal gaming state, both the normal gaming state and the special gaming state ( The lottery by the first win / fail lottery will be executed (unless the continuous game is not executed during the special game state). Then, as long as the first jackpot is won during the special gaming state and the first jackpot becomes the special jackpot, the special gaming state after the jackpot game ends will continue. In other words, so-called Ren Chan will continue. On the other hand, if the first jackpot to be won during the special gaming state becomes a normal jackpot, the game will shift to the normal gaming state after the jackpot game ends. In addition, if the winning / failing lottery for a predetermined number of times is continuously missed after shifting to the special gaming state, the special gaming state ends and the game shifts to the normal gaming state (see FIG. 3A). .. When the normal gaming state is entered, the player can select the gaming mode again. That is, it is also possible to switch to the second game mode and play the game.

On the other hand, since all of the second jackpots won by the game according to the second game mode are normal jackpots, the game returns to the normal game state again after the jackpot game is completed (see FIG. 3A). After returning to the normal gaming state, the player can select the gaming mode again. That is, it is also possible to switch to the first game mode and play the game.

In a state where the player can select the game mode, that is, during the normal game state, the player may be notified that the game can be played in either the first game mode or the second game mode. It is good to do. For example, it is advisable to display a message such as "You can play either left-handed or right-handed." Such notification may be always performed during the normal gaming state, or may be performed under specific conditions. For example, in a configuration set to shift to the standby state when the game is not executed for a predetermined period, the above notification may be given when the game shifts to the standby state.

3) Display mode of hold display 3-1) Numerical values used for the winning / failing lottery, and the notification effect for notifying the result of the winning / failing lottery has not been started (variation of the identification symbol 80 has not started), first. The first hold display 31 indicating that the hold information (first hit / fail determination information) is stored in the storage means, and the second hold information (second hit / fail judgment information) indicating that the hold information is stored in the storage means. The hold display 32 may be displayed on the display device 91. Hereinafter, the display mode of the hold display (display control means for controlling the hold display) will be described.

The display control means in the present embodiment can set the display mode of the hold display to a specific display mode in which one of the first hold display 31 and the second hold display 32 is displayed and the other is not displayed. Specifically, the specific display mode displays only the hold display corresponding to one hold information and the other, even when both the first hold information and the second hold information are stored in the storage means. This is a mode in which the hold display corresponding to the hold display of is not displayed (see FIG. 6). The specific embodiment of the first hold display 31 or the second hold display 32 itself may be any. In the present embodiment, the first hold display 31 is displayed as a "circle" and the second hold display 32 is displayed as a "square", but the mode of each hold display may be different or may change (so-called). It may be configured (a pending change effect may occur).

Which hold display is displayed (which hold display is not displayed) can be determined from various viewpoints. In the present embodiment, whether the notification effect for notifying the result of the winning / failing lottery currently being executed is to notify the result of the first winning / failing lottery (the winning / failing lottery using the first winning / failing determination information), or the second winning / failing. It is determined whether the result of the lottery (win / fail lottery using the second win / fail determination information) is notified, and if it is the first win / fail lottery, the first hold display 31 is displayed and the second hold display 32 is displayed. The mode is not displayed (see FIG. 6A), and in the case of the second winning / failing lottery, the second holding display 32 is displayed and the first holding display 31 is not displayed (see FIG. 6B). That is, it is an aspect in which the same type of so-called "variation" is displayed, and different types are not displayed.

As can be seen by comparing FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), the area (first area 311) in which the first hold display 31 is displayed when the first hold display 31 is displayed, and the second area. (Ii) When the hold display 32 is displayed, the areas where the second hold display 32 is displayed (second area 321) are different (assuming that both hold displays are displayed at the same time, they do not overlap with each other). To do so) is preferable. As a result, the difference between the state in which the first hold display 31 is displayed and the state in which the second hold display 32 is displayed becomes clear.

As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment allows the player to select and play either the first gaming mode or the second gaming mode during the normal gaming state. The first game mode is a game mode in which the game ball enters the first ball entry area 11 and the first hold information (first hit / fail determination information) is acquired, and the second game mode is the second ball entry mode. This is a game mode in which a game ball enters the area 12 and the second hold information (second hit / miss determination information) is acquired. Therefore, when the notification effect for notifying the result of the first hit / miss lottery is executed, it is considered that the player has selected the first game mode, and the first hold display 31 is displayed. On the other hand, when the notification effect for notifying the result of the second winning / failing lottery is executed, it is considered that the player has selected the second game mode, and the second hold display 32 is displayed. With such a configuration, since only the hold display according to the currently selected game mode is displayed, it is possible to suppress the confusion caused by displaying another hold display.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the first reserved information is preferentially digested with respect to the second reserved information. Therefore, when the first game mode is executed with the second hold information stored in the storage means, the second hold information is digested unless the notification of the result of the winning / failing lottery corresponding to the first hold information is completed. Instead, it will continue to be stored in the storage means. For example, when the second jackpot is won with the second hold information stored when the game is played in the second game mode, and the game mode is switched to the first game mode after the jackpot game is completed. , The second reserved information may not be digested and may continue to be stored in the storage means. Therefore, when the first game mode is being executed (when the notification effect for notifying the result of the first winning / failing lottery is being executed), the second holding is held even when the second holding information is stored. It is preferable that the display 32 is not displayed. This makes it possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the second hold display 32 continues to be displayed.

However, even though the hold information is stored, if the corresponding hold display is not displayed, the player may not notice the existence of the hold information that is not displayed. When the display mode is set to the display hold display and the non-displayed hold display is the non-appearance hold display, the display hold display and the non-appearance hold display are not displayed. A suggestion display 40 indicating that the hold information corresponding to the appearance hold display is stored in the storage means is displayed. Although various specific modes of the suggestion display 40 can be considered, the mode is different from the mode of the hold display (the mode when the non-appearance hold display is displayed as the appearance hold display).

The suggestion display 40 in the present embodiment includes a predetermined character and is displayed so as to move within a predetermined range (see FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, it is displayed so as to reciprocate within a predetermined range. The movement of the suggestion display 40 does not change according to the increase or decrease of the reserved information (hit / fail determination information). That is, it is displayed so as to continue moving in the preset movement mode. More specifically, the display position of the suggestion display 40 continues to change with the passage of time. This is a point that is significantly different from the display mode of the appearing hold display in which the displayed position changes according to the increase or decrease of the hold information.

Further, the suggestion display 40 is displayed so that a state of being superimposed on the appearance hold display occurs. That is, the appearance hold display is displayed at a position corresponding to the order in which the hold is digested, and the movement range of the suggestion display 40 includes a position that is superimposed on at least one of the appearance hold displays. (See Fig. 7 (b)). Specifically, even if only one appearance hold display is displayed, the suggestion display 40 is superimposed on the one appearance hold display at a predetermined timing.

When the appearance hold display and the suggestion display 40 are superimposed, the appearance hold display is preferentially displayed. That is, with respect to the superimposed portion of the appearance hold display and the suggestion display 40, the display mode is such that the appearance hold display is located on the front side (player side) (see FIG. 7 (b)). More specifically, the display layer of the appearance hold display has a control mode set in front of the display layer of the suggestion display 40. Since it is important to clearly show the player the hold display according to the currently executed game mode, the appearance hold display is displayed with priority over the suggestion display 40.

By displaying such a suggestion display 40, the player can grasp that the hold information corresponding to the hold display (non-appearing hold display) that is not displayed is stored in the storage means. Is.

In particular, the suggestion display 40 in the present embodiment is displayed so as to be superimposed on the appearance hold display. Since the appearance hold display indicates how many hold information corresponding to the currently playing game mode is stored and is of interest to the player, the suggestion display 40 overlapping the appearance hold display 40. Is unlikely to be overlooked by the player.

Further, the suggestion display 40 in the present embodiment moves even in a situation where the pending information (hit / fail determination information) does not increase or decrease. That is, since it is clear that the information is moving regardless of the increase or decrease of the hold information, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player misunderstands that the suggestion display 40 is the hold display itself. That is, the suggestion display 40 is not the hold display itself, but merely indicates that undigested hold information exists. Therefore, the suggestion display 40 is suggested in a display mode different from the conventional general hold display display mode. It is preferable that the display 40 is displayed.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned reserved display mode (specific display mode) does not mean that it is meaningful to apply the game mode only in a configuration in which the player can select the game mode as in the present embodiment. In a gaming machine in which the first hold information (Special Figure 1) and the second hold information (Special Figure 2) with different contents of the winning / failing lottery are set, both the first hold information and the second hold information are stored in the storage means. It can be said that it is meaningful to apply the above-mentioned control method in order to reduce the confusion regarding the display of the hold display if the configuration can be in such a state.

3-2) Hereinafter, a modified example in which the display mode of the reserved display is modified or improved will be described. It should be noted that the technical idea described in the following modification may be applied alone or in combination.

First Modification Example A configuration in which one of the reserved information is preferentially digested with respect to the other reserved information, that is, a configuration in which the reserved information is divided into priority information and non-priority information, as in the gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment. Suppose that For example, as in the above embodiment, it is assumed that the first reserved information is preferentially digested with respect to the second reserved information. In this case, both the first hold information and the second hold information are stored in the storage means, and when the so-called change corresponds to the first hold information, the second hold display 32 is displayed. In order to prevent confusion, it is preferable to display the first hold display 31 so that the second hold display 32 is not displayed (the suggestion display 40 may be displayed) (see FIG. 8A). On the other hand, when both the first hold information and the second hold information are stored in the storage means, and the so-called change corresponds to the second hold information, the first hold information precedes the second hold information. Since it is digested (the first hold information is digested), both the first hold display 31 and the second hold display 32 may be displayed (see FIG. 8B). That is, if the change corresponds to the priority information, only one hold display is displayed, and if the change corresponds to the non-priority information, both hold displays are displayed. May be good.

The second modification suggestion display 40 is a display indicating that the reserved information corresponding to the game mode that has not been executed is stored in the storage means. Therefore, the suggestion display 40 may include a display (non-execution game mode display 41) that directly or indirectly indicates the existence of the game mode that has not been executed.

For example, it is assumed that an effect named "A mode" is generated when the first game mode is executed, and "B mode" is generated when the second game mode is executed. Specifically, for example, when the first game mode is being executed, the display device 91 displays "A mode", and when the second game mode is being executed, the display device 91 displays "B mode". Is configured to be made. As described above, the configuration is such that the player can grasp that the first game mode = A mode and the second game mode = B mode correspond to each other.

The suggestion display 40 when the first game mode (A mode) is selected (when the change is for notifying the result of the first hit / miss lottery) shall include a display such as "waiting for B mode hold". (See FIG. 9). Similarly, when the second game mode (B mode) is selected (when the change informs the result of the second winning / failing lottery), the suggestion display 40 is a display such as "A mode hold waiting". Shall include. With such a configuration, the player can easily grasp that the pending information that can be acquired when the game mode different from the currently selected game mode is executed remains. Become.

4) Continuous shortening fluctuation control The result of the winning / failing lottery is notified by the notification effect. The time from the start to the end of the notification effect (hereinafter referred to as the effect time) is the time from the start to the change stop of the identification symbol 80 (identification symbol group 80 g) for showing the result of the winning / failing lottery (so-called). Fluctuation time) is the same.

As the time that can be set as the production time (variable time), a plurality of types of candidate times are set. That is, the time required to notify the result of one winning / failing lottery is one of a plurality of types of candidate times. As shown in FIG. 10A, in the present embodiment, as candidate times, T1 (the shortest time, hereinafter may be referred to as a specific time), T2, T3, T4, and T5 (the shortest time), T2, T3, T4, and T5 (the shortest time), T2, T3, T4, and T5 (which may be referred to as a specific time), are used as candidate times. Five kinds of (longest time) are set. The length of each candidate time and the number of types of candidate time can be set as appropriate. The effect time setting means constructed on the control board (not shown) sets one of the candidate times as the effect time for the notification effect for notifying the result of one winning / failing lottery in consideration of various factors.

In the present embodiment, continuous shortening fluctuation control is executed in which the effect time of all the notification effects is set to the specific time T1 during the specific period. Hereinafter, such control will be described. The specific period in the present embodiment is the period from the end of the special gaming state to the transition to the normal gaming state (after the conditions for transitioning to the normal gaming state are satisfied) to the notification of the result of the 7-time winning / failing lottery (after the normal gaming state transition condition is satisfied). 7 fluctuation periods). The cases of transitioning from the special gaming state to the normal gaming state are the case of transitioning after the end of the jackpot game in which the normal jackpot was won during the special gaming state, and the case where the winning / failing lottery was missed a predetermined number of times in a row in the special gaming state. There may be a case of transition as an opportunity.

In the present embodiment, a specific period is set in both cases, but a specific period may be set only in one case. As will be described later, the continuous shortening fluctuation control is a control performed to quickly digest the reserved information stored when the normal gaming state is entered, but the winning / failing lottery is lost consecutively a predetermined number of times in the special gaming state. The case of shifting to the normal gaming state as a result of the change is a situation in which the game shifts to the normal gaming state without the intervention of the jackpot game, and is stored in the storage means at the time of shifting to the normal gaming state. Since it is a case where the amount of information tends to be large, a specific period may be set only in such a case.

As conceptually shown in FIG. 10B, in the continuous shortening fluctuation control, all the production times of the notification effects executed during the specific period are set to the shortest specific time T1 among the candidate times. be. However, if any of the notification effects executed during the specific period is to notify the winning / failing lottery result of the jackpot, the continuous shortening fluctuation control is not executed. That is, the continuous shortening fluctuation control is executed when all of the notification effects executed during the specific period are for notifying the result of the winning / failing lottery. When a big hit notification effect is included, the effect time is determined as usual (according to the method for setting the effect time in a period other than the specific period). However, even when the notification effect that becomes a big hit is included, it is not denied that the effect time of the notification effect that becomes the big hit is set to the specific time T1.

By executing such continuous shortening fluctuation control, the time required for all of the seven winning / failing lottery results (missing) to be notified is shortened (compared to the case where the control is not executed).

The specific time T1 will be described. The specific time T1 is the shortest time among the candidate times, and is shorter than the shortest time that can be set in a period other than the specific period. The shortest time that can be set in a period other than the specific period is the candidate time T2.

For example, the specific time T1 is shorter than the shortest time T2 that can be set as the effect time of the notification effect in the high base state (so-called time reduction state). Specifically, in the high base state, the candidate time T2 is set as the effect time of the notification effect when the deviation is notified without even the fanning effect that a known so-called reach state may be configured. Will be done.

Further, the specific time T1 can be set most when the number of reserved information stored in the storage means is a predetermined number or more in a state other than the high base state (low base state; normal gaming state in the present embodiment). Short time It is a shorter time than T2. When the number of reserved information stored in the storage means is a predetermined number or more, a gaming machine that is intentionally set to shorten the production time in order to accelerate the progress of the game is known. The specific time T1 is shorter than the shortest time T2 that can be set by the purpose.

It should be noted that it is only an example that the shortest time that can be set in the high base state and the shortest time that can be set when the number of reserved information is equal to or more than a predetermined number are the same in T2. That is, if one of the shortest time that can be set in the high base state and the shortest time that can be set when the number of pending information is equal to or more than a predetermined number is shorter than the other, it is better than the shorter time. It suffices if the specific time T1 is set to be short.

In this way, the specific time T1 is shorter than the candidate time T2, which is a relatively short time that can be set in a period other than the specific period (it can be set when the progress of the game is desired to be accelerated). It can be said that the time required for all the results (missing) to be notified is extremely short.

After the end of the specific period, a candidate time other than the specific time T1 is set as the effect time. That is, any of the candidate times T2 to T5 is set according to the method of setting the effect time in a period other than the specific period.

In this way, by executing the continuous shortening fluctuation control in a specific period, the reserved information acquired during the special gaming state is forcibly digested in a short time. For example, it is assumed that the player selects the first game mode when the state shifts from the special game state to the normal game state. Since the first game mode is a game mode in which the first hold information is acquired, the second hold information acquired during the special game state may remain undigested. In order to deal with this, in a specific period set when the game is changed to the normal game state, the hold information acquired during the special game state is digested in a short time, so that the game can be played after the game is changed to the normal game state. At the start, ensure that there is no pending information stored in the storage means.

In the present embodiment, the period in which all the results of the 7 win / fail lottery (missing) are notified is set as the specific period because the maximum number of reserved information that can be stored in the storage means is 8. That is, when the maximum number of reserved information (hit / fail determination information) that can be stored in the storage means is X, the specific period is a period including X-1 or more notification effects. By doing so, even when X pending information is stored during the specific gaming state, the remaining 1 pending information is stored according to the specific period set when the normal gaming state is entered. Immediately shifts to the state where it was. After that, when the player starts the game, the notification effect of notifying the winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the remaining one holding information (win / fail determination information) is started, so that the holding information stored in the storage means disappears. That is, since the player starts the game in the normal gaming state when the holding information stored in the storage means is 0, the specific holding information (non-priority information) remains undigested. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation.

Further, in the present embodiment, countermeasures are taken to prevent a situation in which the player starts the game before the end of the specific period and the reserved information is newly acquired. Examples of the countermeasures (first specific example to fourth specific example) are listed below. It should be noted that the configuration may be configured in which all of the following countermeasures are applied, or may be configured in which only a part thereof is applied.

-First specific example During the specific period, the player will not be instructed to play the game. That is, during a predetermined period immediately after the transition to the normal gaming state, an instruction for prompting the launch of the gaming ball is not issued. The "instruction" includes not only the one displayed on the display device 91 but also the one output by voice (hereinafter, the same applies to the "instruction"). Various examples can be exemplified as the mode of such an instruction. For example, "please hit left", "hit right", "hit left or right", etc., which indicate how to launch the game ball. In the present embodiment, after the end of the specific period, an instruction is issued to urge the player to select either the first game mode or the second game mode to play the game.

-Second specific example During a specific period, a game explanation explaining a game method to a player is executed. Any specific aspect of the game description may be used. If such a game explanation is executed, it is conceivable that the player tries to start the game after confirming it, so that the start of the game during a specific period is suppressed. If a plurality of game modes during a normal game are set as in the present embodiment, it is preferable to explain to the player that the game can be played in different modes (see FIG. 11A).

-Third specific example During the specific period, the player is instructed to indicate that the player should start the game after the end of the specific period. Such an instruction may be an instruction denying the execution of the game during a specific period. For example, an instruction such as "Please stop the game" or an instruction indicating the end time point of a specific period such as "○ seconds until the game can be started (counting down ○)" (FIG. 11 (b). )).

-Fourth specific example During a specific period, the player will be instructed to take actions other than the game. For example, in order to receive a loan of a game ball for a game, a game machine compatible with a prepaid card (so-called CR machine) is known, and an instruction such as "Please be careful not to forget to remove the card" (Fig. 11 (c)). (See), and measures aiming at the end of a specific period while the player is performing the work of removing the prepaid card from the card reader device can be considered. Since the specific period in the present embodiment is set when the game transitions from the special gaming state to the normal gaming state, it is highly probable that the player holds a certain degree of gaming ball. Therefore, it will not be necessary to immediately lend out the game ball with a prepaid card, and even if the above instructions are given, no discomfort will occur.

As described above, in the present embodiment, since the special gaming state was reached before the transition to the normal gaming state, the storage means stores the number of reserved information stored in the storage means at the time of transition to the normal gaming state. It is usually the maximum number of pending information that can be stored or close to the maximum number (maximum number-1 or so). However, it is conceivable that the number of reserved information stored at the time of transition to the normal gaming state is small, and the reserved information stored in the storage means becomes 0 (out of hold) in the middle of a specific period. .. As described above, when the reserved information stored in the storage means becomes 0 in the middle of the specific period, the notification effect is not executed at that point, as a matter of course. In the present embodiment, even in such a case, the specific time T1 is set as the effect time within the specific period (while the notification effect is executed a predetermined number of times).

However, as shown in FIG. 12, the pending information stored in the storage means becomes 0 before the notification of the winning / failing lottery result of a predetermined number of times (7 times in this embodiment) is completed from the start of the specific period. The control may be such that it is determined that the specific period has ended when the fact is detected. In other words, as long as the reserved information stored in the storage means does not become 0, it is configured to continue for a specific period until a predetermined number of notification effects are executed. When the reserved information stored in the storage means becomes 0, the situation that the specific reserved information (non-priority information) remains without being digested does not occur. Therefore, it is specified at that time. When it is determined that the period has ended and new hold information (hit / fail judgment information) is acquired, the effect time of the subsequent notification effect is set as the effect time other than the specific time T1. It should be.

Further, when it is detected that the reserved information stored in the storage means becomes 0 before the notification of the winning / failing lottery result of a predetermined number of times (7 times in this embodiment) is completed from the start of the specific period, Since there is no problem even if the player starts the game, it is not necessary to take the above-mentioned countermeasures at that time. Therefore, when the notification, etc. executed as a coping measure is completed, an instruction is given to the player to urge the player to start the game, or the notification, etc. executed as a coping measure is discontinued in the middle, and the game is started to the player. It is configured to give instructions to urge you to do so.

The continuous shortening fluctuation control as described above is a configuration in which the player can select the game mode as in the present embodiment, and the reserved information on one side is preferentially digested over the reserved information on the other side. It does not mean that it only applies. Various effective application examples can be considered. For example, it is effective for a gaming machine that has a period during which the player should not be allowed to perform the game. Specifically, in a game having a configuration in which a situation disadvantageous to the player may occur when a new game ball is launched, the same control as above is executed with the period until the situation is resolved as a specific period. An application example such as

Further, an application example in which the same control as described above is executed is conceivable in order to cause an unprecedented progress mode of the game, such as changing the progress speed of the game. For example, if a specific period is set to start when a predetermined condition is satisfied and the result of the winning / failing lottery is notified at high speed within the specific period, the specified period after the predetermined condition is satisfied will be in another period. Since the progress speed of the game is higher than that of the game, it is possible to realize an unprecedented mode of progress of the game.

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.

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

○ Means 1
A storage means for storing the first hit / fail judgment information and the second hit / fail judgment information used in the win / fail lottery, and
The notification effect for notifying the result of the corresponding winning / failing lottery is the winning / failing determination information for which the notification effect has not been started yet, and the first winning / failing determination information stored in the storage means is set as the first hold display and the second winning / failing determination information is displayed. A display means that can be displayed as a second hold display,
A display control means capable of displaying one of the first hold display and the second hold display and not displaying the other as the display mode of the hold display.
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.
With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the confusion caused by displaying both the first hold display and the second hold display.

○ Means 2
The specific display mode is characterized in that it displays a hold display corresponding to the same type of hit / fail determination information as the type of hit / fail determination information corresponding to the notification effect being executed, and does not display a hold display that does not correspond. The gaming machine according to means 1.
With such a configuration, it is easy to understand because the same kind of hold display as the running notification effect is displayed.

○ Means 3
When both the first hit / fail determination information and the second hit / fail determination information are stored in the storage means, the notification effect of the result of the win / fail lottery using the first hit / fail determination information is started first. The gaming machine according to the featured means 1 or means 2.
The control is effective in such a configuration in which one pass / fail determination information is preferentially digested over the other hit / fail determination information.

○ Means 4
In the specific display mode, when the hit / fail determination information corresponding to the hold display that is not displayed on the display means is stored in the storage means, the mode is different from the hold display indicating that the hit / fail determination information exists. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3, wherein a suggestion display is displayed.
With such a configuration, it is possible to grasp from the suggestion display that the pass / fail determination information in which the hold display is not displayed is stored.

○ Means 5
The gaming machine according to means 4, wherein the suggestion display is displayed so as to generate a state of being superimposed on the hold display displayed on the display means.
With such a configuration, since the player will pay attention to the hold display, it is possible to reduce the possibility of overlooking the suggestion display displayed so as to be superimposed on the hold display.

○ Means 6
The gaming machine according to means 4 or means 5, wherein the suggestion display may move even in a situation where the increase / decrease of the hit / miss determination information stored in the storage means has not occurred.
With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the suggestion display is mistaken for the hold display itself.

1 Game machine 10a First start winning opening 11 First entry area 13 Third entry area 10b Second start winning opening 12 Second entry area 20 Game area 21 First game area 22 Second game area 23 Specific passage 231 Collision part 31 First hold display 32 Second hold display 40 Suggestion display 80 Identification symbol 91 Display device 911 Display area

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Information used for the winning / failing lottery, which is a storage means for storing the first winning / failing determination information and the second winning / failing determination information used for the winning / failing lottery different from the first winning / failing determination information.
The notification effect for notifying the result of the corresponding winning / failing lottery is the winning / failing determination information for which the notification effect has not been started yet, and the first winning / failing determination information stored in the storage means is set as the first hold display and the second winning / failing determination information is displayed. A display means that can be displayed as a second hold display,
Even when both the first hit / fail determination information and the second hit / fail determination information are stored in the storage means, the display mode of the hold display can be changed to the first hold display and the second hold display. A display control means capable of displaying one and not displaying the other, and a display control means.
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In the state of the specific display mode, the image is not displayed when the other of the first hold display and the second hold display is actually displayed, and is the image of the first hold display and the second hold display. A suggestion image suggesting that the hit / fail determination information corresponding to the other is present is displayed .
The suggestion image does not change according to the increase or decrease of the hit / fail determination information corresponding to the other of the first hold display and the second hold display.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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