JP7195609B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

A game machine is known in which a winning effect is generated when a game ball wins a prize in a starting area (acquisition of a so-called hold) that triggers a lottery (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2017-104322 A

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the entertainment of a game by using a specific area, which is an area into which game balls can enter.

A gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, is triggered by the entry of a game ball into a specific area, during a specific period in which rights to generate effects are accumulated, and in a period after the specific period, A performance execution period is set for executing a suggestive performance suggesting a probability that the success/failure determination result will win when the performance generation right is accumulated in the specific period.

The gaming machine according to the present invention can improve the entertainment of the game by using the specific area.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is the figure which showed the identification design and the reserved design which were displayed on the display area. It is a figure for demonstrating accumulation production (specific period). FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an accumulated effect (effect occurrence period (case of three suggestive effect occurrences)). FIG. 10 is a time chart for explaining the flow of accumulated effects (three accumulated rights to generate effects and three times of suggestive effects); FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a first specific example regarding accumulation effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a third specific example regarding accumulation effect; FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a fourth specific example regarding accumulation effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining concepts of candidate effects, target effects, and suggestive effects; It is a figure for demonstrating the type increase function of object production|presentation. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a first specific example regarding the target effect type increasing function; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a second specific example regarding the target effect type increasing function; FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a third specific example regarding the target effect type increasing function; FIG. 21 is a diagram (part 1) for explaining a fifth specific example regarding the target effect type increasing function; FIG. 20 is a diagram (part 2) for explaining a fifth specific example regarding the target effect type increasing function; FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 1) for explaining an outline of a specific effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 2) for explaining the outline of the specific effect; FIG. 13 is a diagram (third) for explaining the outline of the specific effect; It is a figure for demonstrating the outline|summary of a fixed location adjustment function. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an outline of a target part selection effect; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st specific example (a), the 2nd specific example (b), and the 3rd specific example (c) regarding specific production (fixed location adjustment function). FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a fourth specific example regarding specific effect (fixed portion adjustment function); FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a fifth specific example regarding a specific effect (fixed portion adjustment function); FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a sixth specific example regarding a specific effect (fixed portion adjustment function); FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining an eighth specific example regarding a specific effect (fixed portion adjustment function); It is a figure for demonstrating production mode (prescribed order). It is a figure for demonstrating a selection effect. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a first specific example regarding selection effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a second specific example regarding selection effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a third specific example regarding selection effects;

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

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

The game area 902 is provided with a display device 91, a starting area 904, a big winning opening 906, an out opening, and the like. A display area 911 of the display device 91 is a portion visible through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90 . In addition, in the game area 902, a plurality of game nails are provided as obstacles that change the flowing state of the game balls when the falling game balls collide with each other. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes in various modes according to the conditions when it collides with the game nail.

In such a game machine 1 , game balls are shot toward the game area 902 by operating the shooting device 908 . When the game ball flowing down the game area 902 wins a winning opening such as the starting area 904 or the big winning opening 906, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by the payout device.

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

The jackpot lottery is executed when a game ball enters the starting area 904 by winning/failure determining means provided on a control board (not shown). In this embodiment, as the starting area 904, a first starting area 904a (so-called "Special Figure 1" starting area) and a second starting area 904b (so-called "Special Figure 2" starting area) are provided. A numerical value (win/fail determination information) is acquired from a random number source with the winning of a game ball to the starting area 904 as a trigger, and if the numerical value is the same as a predetermined jackpot numerical value, it is a big hit, and if it is different, it is lost. becomes. In the present embodiment, notification of the success/failure judgment results is started in the order in which the numerical values are obtained (so-called variation starts), but there is success/failure judgment information for which the notification of the success/failure judgment results has not yet been completed. In this case, the newly acquired propriety determination information is stored as pending information in storage means provided on a control board (not shown). It is displayed as a reserved pattern 70 that the reserved information is stored in the storage means.

In the present embodiment, as the pending design 70, the performance during variation that informs the result of the determination of success (from the start of the variation of the identification design 80 (identification design group 80g) to the combination that indicates the result of determination of success, the so-called production until it stops completely Although the production for one fluctuation is started, the notification of the success/failure judgment result has not been completed (hereinafter sometimes referred to as fluctuation pending information). A symbol indicating the presence of the "variable suspension") and information that the notification effect for notifying the success/failure determination result has not started (hereinafter also referred to as pre-variation suspension information) Display a pre-variation suspension symbol 72 corresponding to (See FIG. 2). In this embodiment, the pending pattern during fluctuation 71 and the pending pattern before fluctuation 72 have the same basic form, and the pending pattern during fluctuation 71 is displayed larger than the reserved pattern before fluctuation 72 in order to distinguish between the two. be. Fundamental forms of the during-fluctuation reserved design 71 and the pre-variation reserved design 72 may be completely different.

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

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

In addition, in some drawings other than FIG. 2, illustration of the reserved pattern 70 and the identification pattern 80 is omitted.

In this embodiment, a normal game state and a special game state are set as the game state. The special game state is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. The normal gaming state is a low probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and a low base state (low probability, no time saving) in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the starting area 904 . As the special game state, a first special game state and a second special game state are set. The first special game state is a high-probability game state with a high probability of winning a jackpot, and a high-base state (high probability/with short working hours) in which a game ball is likely to enter the starting area 904 . The second special game state is a low-probability game state with a low probability of winning a jackpot, and a high-base state (low probability/with short working hours) in which a game ball is likely to enter the starting area 904 . In the normal game state, the player shoots the game ball aiming at the first starting area 904a. In this embodiment, so-called "left-handed" is performed. The special game state shoots a game ball aiming at the second starting area 904b. In the present embodiment, so-called "right-handed hitting" is performed. The special game state is a state in which it is easy to win the open lottery of the second start area 904b triggered by the entry of the game ball into the normal start area 905, so the game ball can be relatively easily placed in the second start area 904b. Win a prize. It should be noted that the setting relating to the transition of the game state may be of any kind, and the description thereof will be omitted. Also, the setting of the game state as described above is merely an example.

2) Hereinafter, various effects and functions that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. Note that not all of the items described below may be executable. Some may be executable.

2-1) Accumulation effect (suggestion effect/accumulation presence/absence effect)
The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute an accumulated effect (see FIGS. 3 to 5) as an effect that constitutes an effect during fluctuation for notifying a certain win-or-fail judgment result (target win-or-fail judgment result). The accumulation effect is a concept that includes a suggestive effect and an accumulation presence/absence effect. In addition, in the present embodiment, an accumulation effect may occur in part of the effect during variation. Specifically, when a predetermined performance mode is set, the accumulation performance is likely to occur, and when other performance modes are set, the accumulation performance does not occur. However, it does not negate the setting in which the accumulation effect can occur in all the effects during variation. Also, in the present embodiment, the accumulation effect can occur during the normal game state. However, it does not deny the setting that can occur during the special game state. Unless otherwise specified, the items described below as the explanation of the accumulation effect refer to situations in which the accumulation effect can occur (situation in which a predetermined effect mode is set).

A region (specific region 10) into which a game ball targeted for accumulation effect can enter is set. The specific area 10 in this embodiment is the first starting area 904a. That is, the specific area 10 is set as the area where the entry of the game ball serves as a trigger for the win/loss lottery (a trigger for acquisition of win/fail determination information). In addition, since the accumulation effect in the present embodiment is generated during the normal game state, the first start region 904a targeted during the normal game state (targeted by so-called “left hitting”) is the specific region 10. . If the accumulation effect is set to occur during the special game state, the second starting region 904b targeted during the special game state (targeted by so-called “right-handed”) is set as the specific region 10. should be

When an accumulated effect occurs, the period during which the variable effect is executed includes the specific period (see FIG. 3) and the effect execution period (see FIG. 4) that is the period after the specific period (see FIG. 4). See Figure 5). The specific period is a period during which the accumulation presence/absence effect is generated. The effect execution period is a period during which the suggestive effect occurs. In the present embodiment, the specific period and the effect execution period are not necessarily set in the variable effect in the predetermined effect mode. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the specific period and effect execution period are set only when so-called reach is established. In other words, in the present embodiment, the accumulation presence/absence effect and the suggestive effect can occur only in the case of the changing effect in which reach is established. Since the reach per se is known, a detailed description is omitted, but a situation in which two of the three identification pattern groups 80g have the same type of identification pattern 80 is set as the reach. In other words, it can be said that the establishment of the reach is an event indicating that the probability that the result of the determination of whether or not the target is 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 establishment of ready-to-win. The effect execution period is a period from the end of the specific period to the end of the effect during variation (the change of the identification pattern 80 (group) stops with the combination indicating the result of the target suitability determination). The time from the start of the variable production to the establishment of reach is not constant, and the time from the end of the specific period to the end of the variable production is not constant, so 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, when a game ball enters the specific area 10, the right to generate an effect may be accumulated (acquired) (see FIGS. 3(a) and 3(b)). In this embodiment, a right acquisition lottery (winning probability ≠ 100%) is executed with the entry of a game ball into the specific area 10 as a trigger. A configuration may be adopted in which the entry of the game ball into the specific area 10 is always used as a trigger to obtain the production generation right. However, such a configuration leads to a decrease in entertainment due to the easy acquisition of the right to generate the effect, so it is preferable to execute a right acquisition lottery (winning probability ≠ 100%). The probability of winning the lottery is preferably about 20 to 50%.

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

The maximum accumulation number of production generation rights per one specific period (one fluctuation production) is plural (two or more). The maximum number of accumulations in this embodiment is three. However, this does not mean denying the configuration in which the maximum accumulation number is set to one. When the maximum number (three) of the production generation rights acquired in a certain specific period is reached, the right acquisition lottery is not executed with the subsequent entry of the game ball into the specific area 10 as a trigger. In other words, the right to generate an effect is not acquired (the accumulation presence/absence effect, which will be described later, does not occur).

In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the specific area 10 during the specific period, the accumulation presence/absence effect is generated (see FIG. 3(b)). It seems to the player 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 is generated when a game ball enters the specific area 10 during the specific period. Such an accumulation presence/absence effect is an effect indicating whether or not the right to generate the effect has been accumulated (acquired). The accumulation presence/absence effect in this embodiment is an effect of whether or not a character is displayed. Specifically, a character is displayed in the display area 911 simultaneously with the start of the accumulation presence/absence effect, and the effect generation right is accumulated by the character remaining in the display area 911 without disappearing (maintaining the displayed state). (The result of the accumulation presence/absence effect is hereinafter referred to as the right acquisition result) (see FIG. 3(c-1)). On the other hand, when the character disappears, it suggests that the right to generate the effect has not been accumulated (hereinafter, the result of the accumulation presence/absence effect is referred to as the right non-acquisition result) (see FIG. 3(c-2)). In this embodiment, a character that moves across the display area 911 is displayed, and if the character stops halfway through, the right acquisition results in that the character completely crosses the display area 911 and disappears (appears from one side edge). disappearing from the other side edge) is set as the non-acquisition result. Triggered by the entry of the game ball into the specific area 10, a right acquisition lottery is executed, and if the lottery is won, the right acquisition result is generated, and if the lottery is lost, 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 certain specific effect, character A indicates that the right to generate the first effect has been accumulated (acquired), and character B indicates that the right to generate the second effect has been accumulated (acquired), and the third effect. Character C indicates that the accrual right has been accumulated (acquired) (see FIG. 5). In other words, three types of characters corresponding to the maximum number of accumulation of the right to generate the effect per one specific period (one effect during variation) are set.

A suggestive effect occurs in the effect execution period after the specific period. In addition, when the right to generate the effect is not accumulated in the specific period, the suggestive effect does not occur (the right to generate the effect is not set). The suggestive effect suggests the probability that the object propriety determination result will be a big hit (hereinafter also referred to as (big hit) reliability). The number of occurrences of the suggested effect is the same as the number of right to generate the effect accumulated in the specific period. In this embodiment, a maximum of three production generation rights are accumulated in a specific period, so that a maximum of three suggestive productions occur during the production execution period.

The suggestive effect uses the characters displayed in the accumulation presence/absence effect described above. This means that the effect element (character) of the accumulation presence/absence effect is taken over to the suggestive effect. For example, it is assumed that three production generation rights are acquired in a specific period. In this case, characters A to C are displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 4A). A suggestive effect is executed using such characters A to C. As long as it uses a character and suggests the degree of reliability of the target success determination result, the specific aspect of the suggestive effect can be changed as appropriate. The suggestive effect in this embodiment is to display one of three types of images (suggestive image 15) including any of the characters "?", "chance", and "hot heat". (lowest), "chance", and "very hot" (highest) are set so that the reliability of the target success/failure judgment result becomes higher in this order. That is, which suggestive image 15 to be displayed is determined by a suggestive image determination lottery based on whether or not the result of the determination of whether or not the target is a big win. When two or more characters are displayed (when two or more performance generating rights are acquired), which suggestive image 15 to display for the suggestive performance of each character is determined by a suggestive image determination lottery. . In other words, the suggestive image determination lottery is executed for the number of the production generation rights. From the player's point of view, the player can enjoy the reliability suggestive effect of the suggestive effect as many times as the right to generate the effect.

The suggestive image determination lottery in the present embodiment is set so that any of "?" It's becoming For example, when three production generation rights are acquired, a situation is developed in which the suggestive image 15 is displayed with character A showing “hot heat”, character B showing “?”, and character C showing “chance”. (See FIGS. 4(b)-(d)). Based on the result of each suggestive effect, the player predicts and enjoys the result of target suitability determination. When the three production generation rights are acquired, a big win can be expected most by displaying the suggestive image 15 of character A being "extreme heat", character B being "extreme heat", and character C being "extreme heat". It comes down to the situation. Such a situation can be said to be a situation in which, for example, one right to generate an effect is acquired, and a big win can be expected more than the situation in which the character A displays the suggestive image 15 of "extreme heat".

When two or more performance generation rights are acquired, two or more suggestive performances are executed in the performance execution period, but in this embodiment, the periods during which the two or more suggestive performances are executed are staggered. In other words, the period during which a certain suggestive effect is executed does not overlap with the period during which another suggestive effect is executed (see FIGS. 4(b) to (d) and FIG. 5). By doing so, the player pays attention to each suggestive effect. In addition, since the contents of the suggestive presentation are revealed one by one, the flow of the presentation gradually reveals how much the jackpot can be expected.

As described above, the accumulation effect in the present embodiment is interesting in that the entry of the game ball into the specific area 10 acquires the right to execute the suggestive effect. Since it is necessary to shoot a game ball toward the specific area 10 if the user wants to enjoy the reliability suggestive effect of the suggestive effect, it can be said that this also contributes to the promotion of the game.

In addition, when the specific area 10 is the starting area as in the present embodiment, the suggestion effect is the newly acquired win/loss determination information (pre-variation pending information) by entering the game ball into the specific area 10. A novel aspect of suggesting the reliability of the success judgment result corresponding to the success judgment information (already acquired) acquired earlier (already acquired) rather than the corresponding success judgment result. Become.

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

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

A so-called over-win is an event in which the player does not get the win/fail determination information (cannot receive the win/fail determination). By accumulating the production generation right with such an over-winning as a trigger, it is possible to ease the feeling. Further, in the configuration as in the above embodiment, the number of obtainable production generation rights decreases as the number of pre-variation pending information stored in the storage means increases. For example, if it is in a state where the tank is fully reserved, it is impossible to acquire the right to generate an effect. By doing as in this example, it is possible to acquire the production generation right regardless of the number of pre-variation pending information stored in the storage means.

It should be noted that there is no possibility that the right to generate the effect will be accumulated when the game ball enters the specific area 10 where the pre-change reservation information will be acquired, and the right to generate the effect will be accumulated only when so-called over winning. A certain configuration may be used. Acquisition of the pre-variation pending information means that a decision is made based on it, so it is judged unnecessary to acquire the pre-variable pending information and the right to generate the effect. Then, only when the player wins an over prize (only when the player feels like he/she has lost), the right to generate the effect may be accumulated.

〇Second Specific Example In the above embodiment, it was explained that an accumulation presence/absence effect occurs when a game ball enters the specific area 10 during a specific period. good too. That is, it may not be indicated to the player whether or not the right to generate the effect has been acquired during the specific period. In other words, the production generation right is internally accumulated so that the player cannot grasp it (the "stock" is made invisible), and the production generation right accumulated during the subsequent production execution period is used to generate the suggestive production. to In short, the specific period is a period during which the right to generate an effect can be acquired, but during the specific period, no effect related to the accumulated effect is generated.

However, it can be said that the configuration of the above embodiment is advantageous in that the player may not notice the presence of the specific period in the configuration of this example. In other words, in the above-described embodiment, it can be understood that the entry of the game ball into the specific area 10 during the specific period is the cause of the generation of the suggestive effect due to the storage presence/absence effect (and the subsequent suggestive effect). , it can be said that there is a low possibility that the player will not notice the presence of the specific effect.

〇Third specific example The configuration is such that the player can ascertain whether or not it is during a specific period. When the specific period ends without the player's knowledge, a situation arises in which the right to generate an effect cannot be acquired (the accumulation presence/absence effect does not occur) even though the game ball has entered the specific area 10.例文帳に追加, the player may feel lost. Therefore, during the specific period, an image clearly indicating or suggesting that it is the specific period is displayed in the display area 911 . For example, an image such as "demonstration stock is being executed" is displayed to suggest that it is during a specific period (see FIG. 7). In addition, an image such as "Aim for 〇〇 (words pointing to specific area 10)" is displayed to suggest the conditions for obtaining the right to generate the effect, and to indicate that it is during the specific period. It is also conceivable to make

Also, a timer or meter may be displayed to indicate to the player when the specific period ends.

* Fourth specific example In the above embodiment, the suggestive contents of various suggestive effects are the same (the suggestive image 15 of one of "?" However, the content of suggestion may be different for each type of suggestion effect.

For example, it is assumed that the suggestive effect of the character A is configured as in the above embodiment (in which the suggestive image 15 of any of "?", "chance", and "hot heat" is displayed) (FIG. 8A). reference). Regarding the suggestive effect of the character B, the type of ready-to-win effect that will occur in the future (the result of the judgment result is indicated by the end of the ready-to-win effect, so-called super reach effect) is announced (see FIG. 8(b)). . Since each ready-to-win performance differs in the degree of reliability of the big win when it occurs, the kind of the announced ready-to-win performance indirectly suggests the reliability of the big win of the result of the target success/failure determination. Regarding the suggestive effect of the character C, an image (a so-called "cut-in image") is displayed at a predetermined timing (for example, one of blue, green, red, and rainbow images is displayed as a rough color tone. and the reliability is suggested by the color tone) (see FIG. 8(c)). Since the reliability of the image of each mode is different, the previously announced mode indirectly suggests the reliability of the target winning determination result. In this way, by making the suggested content different according to the effect element (character) of the suggestive effect, the more the number of the right to generate the effect increases, the more the degree of reliability suggestive effect (announcement effect) of a different mode can be enjoyed. can be realized.

When the accumulation presence/absence effect results in right acquisition as in the above embodiment, the effect element (character) of the accumulation presence/absence effect is set to be carried over to the suggestive effect, and the setting is as in this example. , the order of the effect elements (characters) shown in the specific period is preferably set to be indeterminate. That is, as in the above embodiment, the order in which the characters are displayed is determined for a certain period of time (when the first production generation right is accumulated (acquired), character A is displayed, Character B is displayed when the first effect generation right is accumulated (acquired), but when a new effect generation right is accumulated (acquired), regardless of the accumulation order First, one 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 the right to generate the effect acquired during the specific period is one, the content of the suggested effect executed during the effect execution period is always the same. Therefore, it is preferable to change the contents of the one suggestive effect.

〇 Fifth specific example The probability of winning the right acquisition lottery shall differ depending on whether the target success judgment result is a big hit or not. In other words, the easiness of acquisition of the right to generate the effect is different (that is, the expected value of the number of occurrences of the suggestive effect is different) depending on whether the result of the determination of whether or not the object is a big hit is a big win and when it is a loss. By doing so, it is possible to enjoy a way of guessing the target suitability determination result based on the number of occurrences of the suggestive effect.

More preferably, when the target success/failure determination result is a big hit, the probability of winning the right acquisition lottery is higher than when the result is a loss, and the right to generate the effect is more likely to be acquired (that is, the number of times the suggestive effect occurs is likely to increase). In this way, when the result of the target success/failure determination is a big hit, a relatively large number of suggestive effects will occur. Since it is a suggestive effect when the result of the target success/failure determination is a big hit, there are many cases where a suggestive effect with content advantageous to the player is executed. In other words, the player can come into contact with many suggestive effects that are advantageous to him/herself, which contributes to the promotion of the game.

○ Sixth specific example In the above embodiment, it was explained that the area where the entry of the game ball triggered the lottery (the opportunity to acquire the winning judgment information) was set as the specific area 10, but other areas may be set as the specific region 10 . For example, although the entrance of the game ball does not trigger the winning lottery, the area (general prize winning area 909 (see FIG. 1)) where the predetermined prize balls are paid out may be set as the specific area 10. .

*Seventh Concrete Example It is only an example that the starting point of the specific period is set to the starting point of the changing production (the starting point of fluctuation of the identification pattern 80). Moreover, it is only an example that the end point of the specific period (the start point of the production execution period) is set to reach establishment. Further, it is only an example that the end point of the specific period is the end point of the effect during fluctuation (the point of stop of fluctuation of the identification symbol 80). Part of the period during which the effect during fluctuation is executed is set as a specific period, and the effect execution period is set after the specific period. However, it can be said that the point in time when a ready-to-win event is established is a point in time when the player has a clear break (a point in time when the player can expect a big win or not), so the point in time is treated as a specific period 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 types of target effects Hereinafter, the function for increasing types of target effects in the accumulated effects will be described. It should be noted that the accumulation effect may not have this function. In other words, it can be said that the content described below is a modified example of the accumulation effect.

In the description 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 a "target effect". When the effect generation right is acquired, one of the target effects is actually executed as the suggestive effect. From the opposite point of view, an effect that is not set as a target effect (an effect that is in the state of a candidate effect, which will be described later) is not executed as a suggestive effect (see FIG. 9). In the example described in 2-1) above, each of the effects using the characters A to C is the target effect, and one of them is executed as the suggestive effect. In addition, the fact that a suggestive effect can occur means that a corresponding storage 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 performances are performances (performances executable by the game machine 1) previously stored in a storage means (not shown), but are not actually executed as suggestive performances unless they are set as object performances. In this embodiment, nine types of effects are set as candidate effects. In the following description, various candidate effects may be referred to as a first candidate effect, a second candidate effect, . . . a ninth candidate effect. It is assumed that the first to ninth candidate effects are effects using characters A to I, respectively.

Also, the target performance corresponding to the first candidate performance is the first target performance, the target performance corresponding to the second candidate performance is the second target performance, and the target performance corresponding to the ninth candidate performance is the ninth target performance. (The first candidate effect and the first target effect, the second candidate effect and the second target effect, etc. refer to the same effect). In addition, the suggestive effect corresponding to the first target effect is referred to as the first suggestive effect, the suggestive effect equivalent to the second target effect is referred to as the second suggestive effect, and so on. (The first target effect and the first suggestive effect, the second target effect and the second suggestive effect, etc. refer to the same effect).

In the present embodiment, the types of target effects are increased when the cancellation condition is satisfied. In other words, at least a part of the candidate effects which were in a situation in which the suggestive effect would not occur in the situation before the cancellation condition was established are set as the target effects which are in a situation where the suggestive effect may occur. For example, at a certain point in time, three target effects, the first target effect, the second target effect, and the third target effect, are set (six of the fourth candidate effect to the ninth candidate effect are not set as target effects). state) (see FIG. 10(a)), the fourth candidate effect is set as the target effect (fourth target effect) (see FIG. 10(b)), triggered by the fulfillment of the cancellation condition. In other words, when the cancellation condition is satisfied, there are four target effects, i.e., the first target effect to the fourth target effect, which are situations that can occur as suggestive effects. Thus, the release condition serves as a trigger for increasing the types of target effects that can be executed as suggestive effects during the normal game state.

There is a possibility that the cancellation condition will be satisfied when the win/loss determination result becomes a jackpot. In this embodiment, it is considered that the canceling condition is met each time the number of times of winning big wins (so-called number of consecutive wins) reaches a predetermined number of times while the game state does not shift to the normal game state. For example, it is determined that the cancellation condition is satisfied when the number of consecutive wins N reaches 1, 3, 5, 7, 9... times (odd number of times), and one or more candidate effects are newly selected as target effects. will be set.

It should be noted that the cancellation condition is not limited to the number of consecutive wins as described above, as long as it can be established when the success/failure determination result becomes a jackpot. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the cancellation condition is established each time the result of the win/fail determination is a big win. In addition, a lottery (cancellation lottery) is performed to determine whether or not the cancellation condition is established when the success/failure determination result is a big hit, and if the cancellation lottery is won, it is determined that the cancellation condition has been established. good. In such a configuration, substantially, when a big win is won, a new target effect is set according to the winning probability of the cancellation lottery. Further, it may be configured such that the number of jackpots after the power is turned on (the number of jackpots in a certain business day) reaches a predetermined number of times as the satisfaction of the cancellation condition. In addition, winning a predetermined jackpot among multiple types of jackpots (for example, jackpots with different numbers of rounds are set, and winning one of them) is the establishment of the cancellation condition. A set configuration may be used.

As described above, the suggestive effect (the target effect that occurs as the suggestive effect) is an effect that suggests the reliability of the target success/failure determination result, and is generated during the normal game state. The fact that the release condition is established 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 variable effects in the normal game state) increase. On the other hand, there is a possibility that the cancellation condition will be satisfied when the win/loss determination result becomes a big win. In other words, it can be said that the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is interesting in that the effects that can occur during the "normal game state" change based on the conditions that may be established by "winning the jackpot". .

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the items related to the function of increasing the types of target effects are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described. It should be noted that a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques, which will be described using specific examples below, are applied in combination.

〇First specific example In the initial state, some of the multiple types of candidate effects are set as initial effects that can occur during the normal game state as suggestive effects. Since the initial production is a production that can occur as a suggestive production, it can be said that it is a concept included in the target production. Of the object effects, the initial effect is one that is in a situation that can occur as a suggestive effect from the initial state, not triggered by the establishment of the cancellation condition described above.

The initial state is a state immediately after a predetermined reset condition is met. For example, it is conceivable that turning on the power of the gaming machine 1 (substantially the same as turning off the power) is set as a reset condition. If the amusement arcade turns on the power every business day, the so-called "first thing in the morning" state can be said to be the initial state.

In addition, in a gaming machine having a plurality of "settings" (each "setting" is associated with a different probability of winning a lottery (jackpot probability)), changing the "setting" is set as a reset condition. It is conceivable to configure If the "setting" is changed, only the initial effect can occur as the suggestive effect, so the player can also enjoy guessing the "setting" from the suggestive effect that occurs.

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

Further, the number of candidate effects set as the initial effects is equal to or greater than the number of rights to generate effects that can be accumulated. By doing so, it is possible to vary the mode (character) of the accumulation presence/absence effect that occurs each time the right to generate the effect is accumulated. Since the number of production generation rights that can be accumulated is plural, the number of candidate productions set as the initial production is also plural. Therefore, even in the initial state (even in the state before the cancellation condition is satisfied), the generated suggestion effects are rich in variations.

〇Second specific example (an example that further materializes the first specific example)
It is assumed that the types of candidate effects set as the initial effects are variable. That is, when the reset condition is satisfied, it is determined by lottery which candidate performance is to be the initial performance, and the same type of candidate performance is not set as the initial performance each time (Fig. 12). reference). By doing so, even in the initial state, the generated suggestive effects can be different. Since it is conceivable that the player spends the longest time in contact with the initial state, if the type of suggestive effect that can occur in the initial state is the same each time, the player may become bored. For example, power ON is set as a reset condition, and even if the amusement arcade turns the power of the gaming machine 1 from OFF to ON every business day, it is set in a state in which no game is played (so-called first thing in the morning). To prevent a player from getting bored by changing the kind of initial performance to be played every business day (except for the case where the lottery results are accidentally the same).

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

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

〇Third Specific Example When the cancellation condition is satisfied, an effect (introduction effect) will occur in which the target effect among the candidate effects is shown to the player. As described above, since there is a possibility that the release condition will be established when the win/loss determination result becomes a jackpot, the introduction effect may be generated during the jackpot game (see FIG. 13). By doing so, it is possible for the player to understand that the number of effects that can be executed in the wake of winning the jackpot is increasing.

〇Fourth example When the cancellation condition is satisfied, which of the candidate effects will be the target effect is determined by lottery (randomly determined). Suppose that a predetermined order is set for the candidate effects, and if the candidate effects are made to be the target effects in that order, the candidate effects that are in the latter half of the order have fewer opportunities to be the target effects. . In other words, the suggestive effects that are easy for the player to come into contact with tend to be biased.

〇 Fifth Concrete Example It is assumed that the candidate effects are divided into a plurality of groups of effects. For example, a first production group including three candidate productions to a third candidate production, a second production group including a fourth candidate production to a sixth candidate production, and a third production group including a seventh candidate production to a ninth candidate production It is assumed that they are divided into production groups. When the cancellation condition is satisfied, the candidate performance is set as the object performance in the performance group unit (the "active" state is set in the performance group unit).

For example, assume that the first to third candidate effects are set as the target effects (first to third target effects), and the other candidate effects are not set as the target effects (Fig. 14 ( a) see). After that, when the cancellation condition is satisfied, the candidate performance is set as the object performance for each performance 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 target effects (see FIG. 14(b)).

If it is determined whether or not each candidate performance is to be the target performance each time the cancellation condition is satisfied, the control load increases. As in the present example, the control burden can be reduced by determining whether or not to set the target effect for each effect group.

Each candidate effect is preferably classified into each effect group from the following viewpoints. As described above, during the specific period of the accumulation effect, the accumulation presence/absence effects corresponding to the number of the accumulable effect generating rights can occur. In the subsequent performance execution period, a suggestive effect corresponding to each accumulation presence/absence effect can occur. That is, the number (upper limit) of suggestive effects generated in one accumulated effect (effect during fluctuation) is fixed (the maximum number of right to generate effects). If the maximum number of production generation rights is three as in the above embodiment, the upper limit of suggestive productions generated in one accumulated production (production execution period) is three. A set of three suggestive performances that can occur in the one accumulation performance is reflected in the performance group.

In other words, when three suggestive effects occur in one accumulated effect (effect execution period), the first pattern (Fig. 15 ( a)), the second pattern in which the fourth suggestive effect to the sixth suggestive effect (corresponding to the second effect group) occurs (see FIG. 15(b)), the seventh suggestive effect to the ninth suggestive effect (third effect (corresponding to the group) is any of the third patterns (see FIG. 15(c)). That is, it is assumed that a set of suggested effects corresponding to each of the three candidate effects included in each of the above-described effect groups is provided. For example, there is no case where the first suggestive effect, the fourth suggestive effect, and the seventh suggestive effect occur in one accumulated effect (effect execution period).

By doing so, it is possible to control each effect group in the accumulation effect. For example, when all of the first candidate effect to the ninth candidate effect are target effects (first target effect to ninth target effect) (all of the first effect group to third effect group are in the "active" state If there is), it is determined which one of the first effect group to the third effect group is used in the accumulation effect. For example, assume that it is decided to use the third effect group. After that, a suggested 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 to 9th target productions will be executed as a suggestive production, and if there are two production rights, the 7th to 9th target productions will be executed. Any two of them are executed as suggestive effects, and if there are three effects generation rights, each of the seventh to ninth object effects is executed as suggestive effects.

2-3) Specific effect (fixed part adjustment function)
The gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment can execute a specific effect (see FIGS. 16 to 18). The specific effect is a effect that notifies whether or not an event advantageous to the player will occur. The specific effect in the present embodiment is a kind of so-called ready-to-win effect for informing whether or not the win/loss determination result is a big hit. If the result of the success/failure determination is a big hit, the result of the specific effect is advantageous to the player (hereinafter also referred to as a success result) (see FIG. 18(b-1)), and the result of the success/failure determination is wrong. In this case, the result of the specific effect is disadvantageous to the player (hereinafter also referred to as failure result) (see FIG. 18(b-2)). The specific effect in this embodiment is at least part of the so-called battle effect. In the battle production, a character on the player side (ally character) fights against a character on the enemy side (enemy character), and if the ally side character wins, the ally side character is defeated (enemy side character) as a success result. character wins) is set as a failure result.

When the specific effect results in a successful result, a portion where the successful result is confirmed (a portion where the successful result is not overturned) is set in the middle of the specific effect. In the case of the battle presentation as in the present embodiment, there are points where the result that the friendly character wins is determined. A plurality of locations (hereinafter referred to as candidate locations) that can be such fixed locations are set. The number of candidate locations can be increased or decreased as appropriate. When the specific effect results in a successful result, one of the plurality of candidate locations is set as the fixed location. From the player's point of view, it is possible to understand that the specific effect will be a success result by the situation where the fixed point is set (transition to the situation where the fixed point is set).

In the specific effect (battle effect) of this embodiment, the following three candidate locations (first candidate location to third candidate location) are set. If the result is a success, one of the first to third candidate locations is set as the confirmed location. On the other hand, if the result is a failure, none of the first to third candidate locations are set as fixed locations. In other words, the determined portion is not set through the specific effect. Each candidate location can also be viewed as a "branch (point)" of a specific effect. When a certain candidate point is set as a fixed point, the production progresses in one direction at the candidate point (branch), and if it is not set as a fixed point, the production at the candidate point (branch) goes to the other side. proceed.

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

When the first candidate location is not set as the fixed location, that is, when the enemy character attacks preemptively, the specific effect reaches the second candidate location. The second candidate part is a part indicating whether or not the ally side character dodges (defends or avoids) the enemy character's attack. When the second candidate location is set as the fixed location, the friendly character dodges the enemy character's attack (see FIG. 17(a-1)). If the second candidate location is not set as the fixed location, the friend character receives the attack of the enemy character (see FIG. 17(a-2)). If the ally side character dodges the attack of the enemy side character, the victory of the ally side character, that is, the result of success (see FIG. 18(b-1)) is determined.

When the second candidate location is not set as the fixed location, that is, when the friend character is attacked by the enemy character, the specific effect reaches the third candidate location. The third candidate part is a part indicating whether or not the ally side character who has been attacked by the enemy side character stands up (counterattacks or revives). When the third candidate point is set as the fixed point, the friendly character stands up and attacks the enemy character (see FIG. 18(a-1)). If the third candidate point is not set as the fixed point, the ally side character cannot stand up and falls down (see FIG. 18(a-2)). When the ally side character stands up and attacks the enemy side character, victory of the ally side character, that is, the result of success (see FIG. 18(b-1)) is determined.

In this way, when the specific effect results in a successful result, any one of the first to third candidate locations becomes the determined location. Note that, in the present embodiment, the time required for the specific effect (the duration of the effect) is the same regardless of which of the first candidate position to the third candidate position is the confirmed position. Although not shown, when a successful result is determined at the first candidate location or the second candidate location, a special effect such as outputting a predetermined image is executed, leading to a successful result. In other words, the special production plays a role of "filling the production scale".

The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a fixed point adjustment function that allows the player to arbitrarily increase the probability that one of the candidate points will become a fixed point. The function will be described in detail below.

First, a case in which the fixed point adjustment function is not used (this state may be hereinafter referred to as "default") will be described. In the present embodiment, when the fixed point adjustment function is not used, the probability that each of the first candidate point, the second candidate point, and the third candidate point becomes the fixed point is 30%, 30%, and 40% (see FIG. 19). That is, the probability that the third candidate location will be the confirmed location is set higher than the first candidate location and the second candidate location. Such distribution is merely an example. For example, the first candidate location, the second candidate location, and the third candidate location may each have an equal probability of becoming a confirmed location (equally divided).

The fixed point adjustment function is a function that allows the player to increase the probability that any of the candidate points will become a fixed point (higher than the default probability). Specifically, before the specific effect is started (see FIG. 20(b)), a target part selection effect (see FIG. 20(a)) in which a plurality of candidate positions are displayed as options in the display area 911 is executed. be. The option allows the content of the candidate part to 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 as “avoidance probability UP”, and the option corresponding to the third candidate location as “counterattack probability UP”. , to show the player what the content of each option is (see FIG. 20(a)). A player who wants to use the fixed point adjustment function selects one of the options. Below, the candidate part corresponding to the selected option may be referred to as a "target part". Any method may be used to allow the player to select an option. A method of allowing the player to make a selection by operating operating means such as a push button or a cross key can be exemplified. The display device 91 may be provided with a touch panel function, and selection may be made by the function. In this embodiment, the time for selecting the option is set, and if no option is selected before the time elapses, the fixed point adjustment function is not expressed (default). become. A configuration may be adopted in which options to be selected by the player who is satisfied with the default allocation are prepared.

Further, in the present embodiment, an image is displayed in which the order in which each candidate point (branch) is reached 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 that order, the order in which each candidate location (branch) is reached in a specific effect is the game 20(a)). By doing so, it becomes a standard of what kind of timing each candidate point (branch) reaches in the specific effect.

When the first candidate location is selected as the target location, the probability that the first candidate location (target location) is selected as the confirmed location increases. In this embodiment, the probability that the first candidate location is the confirmed location is 50% (+20%), the probability that the second candidate location is the confirmed location is 20% (-10%), and the third candidate location is confirmed. The probability of the default is 30% (-10%) (see FIG. 19) (the part in parenthesis with + or - indicates the "difference" from the probability at the time of default; the same below).

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

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

It should be noted that if the specific effect results in a failure, none of the candidate parts will be a success result, so it is irrelevant whether the fixed part adjustment function is used or not. However, as a matter of course, even if the specific effect is a failure result, the target part selection effect is executed before the specific effect. In other words, the result of the specific effect cannot be known depending on whether or not the target portion selection effect is generated.

In the present embodiment, settings are made such that the following rule holds regardless of which candidate location is selected as the target location. However, the following setting is only an example. A configuration in which only part of the settings are adopted may be adopted.

(b) Divide the increased probability of the target candidate location into equal parts and subtract it from the probability of the candidate location not selected as the target location (probability at the time of default). In other words, the probability that two or more candidate locations that have not been selected as target locations will be determined as confirmed locations is evenly lowered from the time of default (see FIG. 19). If the increased probability of the target candidate location is subtracted from the one candidate location, the probability that the one candidate location will be the confirmed location drops significantly (distribution balance deteriorates). is. However, this does not mean that the setting is such that any of the candidate locations other than the target location does not change from the default probability.

(b) The probability of the candidate location determined as the target location is the highest among the plurality of candidate locations. For example, when the first candidate point is selected as the target point, the probability (50%) that the first candidate point is the confirmed point is the probability (20%) that the second candidate point is the confirmed point, or the third candidate point The probability that is a definite point is higher than (30%). The same is true when the second candidate location is set as the target location and when the third candidate location is set as the target location (see FIG. 19). Since the target location is a location that the player desires to be set as a confirmed location, the target location is set to have the highest probability of being set as a confirmed location.

(c) Do not set the probability of candidate locations that are not selected as target locations to 0 (see FIG. 19). If the probability of a candidate location that is not considered as a target location is set to 0, the degree of player's attention to the candidate location that is not considered as a target location is reduced. In addition, since a situation can occur in which a candidate location that has not been set as a target location also becomes a confirmed location, it is possible to create a surprise (unexpected) mode of presentation.

As described above, the specific effect in the present embodiment is interesting in that the player can change (customize) the probability of a portion where an advantageous result is determined by the player's own selection.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the specific effect (fixed portion adjustment function) are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described. It should be noted that a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques, which will be described using specific examples below, are applied in combination.

〇First specific example When a candidate part is set as a target part by the fixed part adjustment function (target part selection effect), the candidate part other than the target part is not set as the confirmed part. (see FIG. 21(a)). For example, if the first candidate location is selected as the target location, the second candidate location and the third candidate location will not be determined locations. In other words, when the specific effect results in a successful result, the first candidate location is always the definite location. More specifically, when the specific effect results in a successful result, the distribution is set to 100% of the first candidate location, 0% of the second candidate location, and 0% of the third candidate location.

Since the specific effect includes a plurality of candidate parts, it is conceivable that some players may feel that the effect is difficult to understand. In the case of a configuration like this example, if the fixed point adjustment function is used, it is easy to understand (simple n) it will be a performance. It should be noted that, in the case of the configuration as in this example, in the target portion selection effect, it is possible for the player to grasp that the candidate portion other than the candidate portion that is the target portion is not set as the fixed portion. display (explanation) should be provided. For example, it is conceivable to display a message such as "You will definitely know the result at the selected part" during the target part selection effect.

Also, if some of the candidate locations are selected as target locations, the above sorting (100% probability that the target location will be a confirmed location) is performed, but the other candidate locations are targeted. A configuration may be adopted in which any candidate location may be set as a fixed location when determined as a location.

〇Second specific example When a candidate part is set as a target part by the fixed part adjustment function (target part selection effect), the probability that the candidate part that was set as the target part will be the confirmed part is set to be lower than the default setting. (see FIG. 21(b)). For example, it is assumed that the allocation at the time of default is the one described in the above embodiment. If the first candidate location is selected as 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 is the determined location is 50% (+10%).

In this way, in contrast to the above-described embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which the probability that a candidate location determined as a target location is determined as a confirmed location is reduced. In other words, the configuration may be such that the player can select a portion that the player does not want to be determined.

〇 Third specific example (an example that further materializes the 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 candidate location set as the target location is configured not to be the confirmed location (see FIG. 21(c)). . In other words, a configuration is adopted in which a fixed point is selected from among candidate points other than the target point. For example, when the first candidate point is set as the target point, the first candidate point does not become the fixed point, and either the second candidate point or the third candidate point is set as the fixed point. .

In this manner, a configuration may be adopted in which a portion that the player does not want to be determined as a determined portion is never determined as a determined portion.

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

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

〇 Fifth example (an example of further development of the fourth example)
As in the fourth specific example above, even if the candidate location to be the target location is the same, the probability that the target location will be the confirmed location is not constant, and the target location is the confirmed 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 allocation at the time of default is the one described in the above embodiment. When the first candidate location is the target location (see FIG. 23(a)), the player can set the probability that the first candidate location is the confirmed location from 60%, 50%, or 40%. (see FIG. 23(b)). As a matter of course, the higher the probability that the target location is to be the confirmed location, the lower the probability that the other candidate locations are to be the confirmed location. In addition to the above probability, or instead of the above probability, the difference from the default probability (30%) may be displayed (see FIG. 23(c)).

Note that the number of “candidates” for the probability can be increased or decreased as appropriate. It may be configured such that the player can arbitrarily set the probability that the target location will be a confirmed location in a predetermined unit (for example, 1% unit) ("candidates" for the probability are presented in "1%" increments). can be said to exist).

Alternatively, a setting may be made in which a specific probability value is not displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 23(d), the configuration may be such that options such as "high", "medium", and "low" are displayed. In other words, the degree of change in the probability (degree) may be relatively indicated, and the degree may be selected by the player.

By doing so, the balance (distribution) of the specific effects can be customized more precisely, so the effects become more interesting.

○ Sixth specific example Display the probability that the target location candidate location will be the confirmed location. In accordance with the above embodiment, when the first candidate location is selected as the target location, the probability that the first candidate location will be the confirmed location is "50%" is displayed in the target location selection effect. (See FIG. 24). The probability is preferably displayed before the target location is selected in the target location selection effect. In other words, the player can grasp what the probability will be when a certain candidate location is selected 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 guideline.

The probabilities of candidate locations other than candidate locations that are 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, it is assumed that the object part selection effect displays options corresponding to each candidate part, and the cursor can be moved to match each option by using a cross key or the like. When making a final decision, a push button or the like is operated. In a state where the cursor is on (state before final determination), the probability of the case where the candidate portion corresponding to the option on which the cursor is on is set as the target portion is displayed.

〇Seventh example The configuration is such that two or more of the multiple candidate locations can be selected as target locations. In accordance with the above-described embodiment, two of the three candidate locations are set as target locations, and the probability that these two target locations are determined locations is increased (as compared to the default). For example, it is assumed that the allocation at the time of default is the one described in the above embodiment. Then, when the first candidate point and the third candidate point are set as target points, the probability that the first candidate point will be the fixed point is 40% (+10%), and the probability that the third candidate point will be the fixed point. becomes 50% (+10%). Note that the higher the probabilities of the first candidate location and the third candidate location, the lower the probability that the second candidate location will be the confirmed location (to 10% (-10%)). Although two or more candidate locations can be set as the target location, the configuration may be such that only one candidate location can be set as the target location by selection of the player.

In this way, by adopting a configuration in which two or more candidate locations can be set as target locations, it becomes easier to reflect the preferences of the player.

〇 Eighth specific example The configuration is such that the target part selection effect does not necessarily occur. In other words, if there is a transition to the specific effect through the target part selection effect (transition like FIG. 25 (a) → (b) → (c)), the transition to the specific effect without going through the target part selection effect 25 (transition from (a) to (c) in FIG. 25) (in the latter case, "default" is forcibly assigned). The occurrence of the target part selection effect means that the player can change (customize) the distribution of the specific effect, so the occurrence of the target part selection effect is limited (It may not occur every time. ), it is possible to increase the joy when the target part selection effect occurs.

It is also conceivable that the generation of the target part selection effect is set as a so-called chance-up. Specifically, when the specific effect is a success result, the probability that the target part selection effect will occur before the specific effect is set to be higher than when it is a failure result (Fig. 25). By doing so, the occurrence of the target part selection effect not only provides the effect of changing the distribution of the specific effect, but also makes the specific effect a successful result. It will be set as an event that brings double joy that the probability of obtaining a large profit increases.

〇 Ninth Specific Example One of the multiple candidate locations is configured to be excluded from the target location selection effect. For example, three of the four candidate locations are targeted for 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). In other words, with regard to the specific candidate location, it is not possible to change the probability that the specific candidate location is the fixed location by the player's selection. Due to the structure of the production, if there is a situation where it is difficult to change the probability that some candidate parts will be fixed parts according to the player's selection, all candidate parts will be selected in the target part selection production may not be presented as

〇 Tenth Concrete Example The specific effect is not limited to the so-called battle effect. It is sufficient that a plurality of branch points (candidate points) are set in the middle of the effect, at which it can be determined that the result will be advantageous to the player.

2-4) Selection effect The selection effect will be explained (this selection effect is different from the “target part selection effect” explained in 2-3)). The selection effect in this embodiment is executed to select a set effect element from among a plurality of effect elements. The effect element may be of any kind as long as the "order" (hereinafter referred to as "specified order") is determined.

The rendering element in this embodiment is a rendering mode (style of rendering). At least a part of the performance mode set in the special game state to be shifted after the end of the jackpot game is shown as a selection performance as an option. The selection performance is executed during the jackpot game or after the jackpot game ends, and the performance mode corresponding to the selection in the selection performance is set.

In this embodiment, 19 kinds of production modes are provided as such production modes (production elements) (see FIG. 26). A specified order is defined in the production mode. That is, there are 1st effect mode to 19th effect mode. A predetermined story progresses by setting each effect mode in order along the specified order. In this embodiment, basically, the story changes each time a series of chan (described above) is repeated. That is, the production modes are sequentially set according to the specified order. However, when the player selects a preferred option in the selection effect described in detail below, the effect mode may not be set according to the specified order.

In the selection effect, an option image 50 is displayed to indicate options that can be selected by the player. In the present embodiment, a first option image 51, an Nth option image 52, and a continuation option image 53 may be displayed as the option images 50 in the selection effect (see FIG. 27). Note that these option images 50 are not always displayed in the selection effect (in all selection effects). Also, option images 50 other than these option images 50 may be displayed. Also, any method may be used to allow the player to select the option image 50 in the selection effect. The player is made to select a desired option by using operating means such as a push button and a cross key. In this embodiment, the cross key is operated to move the cursor, and the push button is used to determine. Along with the option image 50, a meter or numbers indicating the time until the end of selection (selection determination time) may be displayed. In this embodiment, when the selection decision time has elapsed before the selection decision is made, the option image 50 on which the cursor is positioned at the end of the selection decision time is automatically selected.

The first option image 51 (see FIGS. 27(a) to (d)) is an image corresponding to the first effect mode in the specified order. When the first option image 51 is selected in the selection effect, the first effect mode is set. The aspect of the first option image 51 may be any aspect as long as the player can grasp that the first effect mode is set at the time of selection. For example, the image includes characters such as "from the beginning". This allows the player to understand that the story will start "from the beginning" when the first option image 51 is selected.

The Nth option image 52 (see FIGS. 27A to 27C) is an image corresponding to the Nth (N is a natural number equal to or greater than 3) effect mode in the prescribed order. The value of N is set according to the "delimitation" of the story developed by each production mode. In this 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. The division of the part (the start of the second half part) is the tenth production mode. Therefore, N=10 is set. That is, the Nth option image 52 in this embodiment is the tenth option image corresponding to the tenth effect mode. Various specific aspects of the N-th option image 52 are conceivable. In this embodiment, the phrase "from the second half" is included. A player who sees this can understand that if the Nth option image 52 is selected, the story will start from the second half. Alternatively, the value of N may be expressed directly. For example, it may include words such as "from episode 10" so that the production mode (order) set when the N-th option image 52 is selected can be specifically grasped.

The continuation option image 53 (see FIGS. 27B to 27D) is an image corresponding to the production mode in the order following the production mode set last time in the specified order. For example, if the fifth effect mode was previously set, the continuation option image 53 is the image corresponding to the sixth effect mode. In this way, the effect mode corresponding to the continuous option image 53 changes according to the effect mode set last time. The difference is that the corresponding production mode is not constant, but indefinite. Various specific aspects of the continuation option image 53 are conceivable. Anything that allows the player to grasp that it is a "continuation" is acceptable. In this embodiment, the wording "from the continuation of the previous time" shall be 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. A plurality of displayed option images 50 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 prescribed order of the effect mode corresponding to each option image 50 . Assuming that one side of the predetermined direction is the upper side and the other side is the lower side, the earlier the order of the corresponding production mode (the smaller the order number), the higher the order, and the later the order (the lower the order). The larger the number), the lower it is displayed. The predetermined direction in this embodiment is a direction from the left (upper side) to the right (lower side) of the display area 911 . However, this is only an example. The predetermined direction may not be "straight" but may include a curved portion or a curved portion. In other words, the direction in which the plurality of option images 50 are arranged may include a curved portion.

Shifting to the normal game state (turning on the power supply) is set as establishment of the reset condition. 1 in the selection effect that occurs for the first time after the jackpot (so-called "first win") that is won in the normal game state, that is, the selection effect that occurs for the first time after the reset condition is established (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "initial selection effect") A th option image 51 and an Nth option image 52 are displayed. Along a predetermined direction, the first option image 51 and the Nth option image 52 are displayed in order from the upper side to the lower side (see FIG. 27(a)). The player can select either the first effect mode or the Nth effect mode. It is normal to select the first production mode that is the beginning of the story (the beginning of the first half) from the time of the so-called "first hit" (after the reset condition is satisfied, none of the production modes are set). , the player who wishes to start from the latter half of the story can also select the N-th presentation mode.

In the initial selection effect, the cursor is aligned with the first option image 51 in the initial state (the state shown in FIG. 27(a) is the initial state). Therefore, if the player does not perform a selection action (does not move the cursor), the first option image 51 is automatically selected at the end of the selection decision time. That is, in the initial selection effect, the first effect mode, which is the beginning of the story, is normally selected, so if the player does not perform the selection action, the first option image 51 is automatically selected. I'm trying to be

When the selection effect is not generated for the first time after the reset condition is satisfied (not the first selection effect), 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 established, since the selection effect has already occurred one or more times, some option image 50 was selected in the previous selection effect, and the corresponding effect mode was set. be. The production mode is set as "the production mode set last time".

In the selection effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "N-1 or less selection effect") that occurred when the effect mode set last time was the N-2th or less in the specified order, along a predetermined direction, from the upper side The first option image 51, the continuation option image 53, and the Nth option image 52 are displayed in this order toward the bottom (see FIG. 27(b)). A continuation option image 53 is set as an option so that the effect mode next to the effect mode set last time can be set. The production mode corresponding to the continuation option image 53 is the N-1th or less in the specified order (the previous production mode is the N-2th at the maximum, so the production mode corresponding to the continuation option image 53 is N-1 at the maximum), the continuous 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 continued option image 53, and the Nth option image 52 are arranged along the predetermined direction in the order based on the prescribed order. From the viewpoint of the player, in terms of the specified order, the effect mode corresponding to the N-th option image 52 (Nth effect mode) is lower in the specified order than the effect mode corresponding to the continuous selection image ( It is possible to easily grasp that it is the second half) production mode.

In the N-1 or less selection effect, the cursor is aligned with the continuation option image 53 in the initial state (the state shown in FIG. 27(b) is the initial state). Therefore, if the player does not perform a selection action (does not move the cursor), the continuation option image 53 is automatically selected at the end of the selection decision time. In other words, since it is normal to select the next performance mode (continuation of the previous performance mode) of the performance mode set last time, when the player does not perform the selection action, the continuation option image 53 is automatically selected. I'm trying to be

In the selection effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "N+1 or more selection effect") that occurs when the effect mode set last time is the Nth or more in the specified order, from the upper side to the lower side along the predetermined direction, The first option image 51, the Nth option image 52, and the continuation option image 53 are displayed in this order (see FIG. 27(c)). A continuation option image 53 is set as an option so that the effect mode next to the effect mode set last time can be set. The production mode corresponding to the continuation option image 53 is N+1 or more in the prescribed order (since the last production mode is at least Nth, the production mode corresponding to the continuation option image 53 is at least N+1). ), the continuation 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 along the predetermined direction in the order based on the specified order. From the player's point of view, in terms of the prescribed order, the production mode corresponding to the continuous selection image is lower in the prescribed order than the production mode (Nth production mode) corresponding to the Nth option image 52 ( It is possible to easily grasp that it is the second half) production mode.

In the N+1 or more selection effect, the cursor is aligned with the continuation option image 53 in the initial state (the state shown in FIG. 27(c) is the initial state). Therefore, if the player does not perform a selection action (does not move the cursor), the continuation option image 53 is automatically selected at the end of the selection decision time. In other words, since it is normal to select the next performance mode (continuation of the previous performance mode) of the performance mode set last time, when the player does not perform the selection action, the continuation option image 53 is automatically selected. I'm trying to be Although 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, 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), the position of the cursor in the initial state differs between the N−1 or less selection effect and the N+1 or more selection effect.

Various display modes of the option image 50 are conceivable in the selection effect in which the effect mode set last time is the N-1th in the specified order (hereinafter also referred to as "Nth selection effect"). The effect mode next to the effect mode set last time is the Nth effect mode. And the effect mode corresponding to the N-th option image 52 is the N-th effect mode. Therefore, in the Nth selection effect, it is conceivable that the first option image 51 and "one of the continuation option image 53 and the Nth option image 52" are displayed. The "one of the continued option image 53 and the Nth option image 52" is preferably the continued option image 53 (see FIG. 27(d)). If “one of the continuation 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. 27(a)). This is because it is difficult to stick. Also, although not shown, an option image 50 that looks like a combination of the first option image 51, the continuation option image 53, and the N-th option image 52 (both the words "from the second half" and "from the continuation of the previous time" are included). It is conceivable to adopt a mode in which two images (including images) are displayed. In addition, if the production mode set last time is the N-1th in the prescribed order, based on the fact that the break of the story (production mode) has been reached, the selection production is not generated, and the Nth production is forced. A mode (continuation of the previous time) may be executed.

In the Nth selection effect, in the initial state, the cursor is aligned with the option image 50 corresponding to the Nth effect mode (the state shown in FIG. 27(d) 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 N-th performance mode is automatically selected at the end of the selection decision time. That is, since it is normal to select the next production mode (continuation of the previous production mode) of the production mode set last time, when the player does not perform the selection action, the option corresponding to the N-th production mode The image 50 is automatically selected.

In the N-th selection effect, the first option image 51, the continuation option image 53, and the N-th option image 52 are displayed in the same manner as the N-1 or less selection effect and the N+1 or more selection effect. does not deny

Thus, 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 along a predetermined direction so as to indicate the order based on the specified order of the corresponding effect mode. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the precedence of the plurality of option images 50 (the precedence of the effect mode corresponding to each option image 50).

Specifically, when the first selection effect (initial selection effect) does not occur after the reset condition is satisfied, the first option image 51, the Nth option image 52, and the continuation option image 53 are displayed, but the previously set option image is displayed. The arrangement order of the N-th option image 52 and the continuous option image 53 is different between when the production mode is the N-2th or less in the specified order and when it is the N-th or more (upper and lower). is the opposite). By doing so, it is possible to easily grasp the order 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 continuation option image 53, a plurality of (three in this embodiment) option images 50 are displayed in the specified order. It is easy to understand that there is

On the other hand, in the selection effect (initial 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 order along the fixed direction. When the second option image 52 is selected, it is possible to grasp that an intermediate effect mode is set (the story is started from the middle).

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

First Specific Example In the selection rendering, an auxiliary image 55 showing the order based on the prescribed order is displayed along with the plurality of option images 50 . As described above, in the selection effect, a plurality of option images 50 are displayed side by side along a predetermined direction. Since the "predetermined direction" indicates the front and back of the option image 50 (the front and rear of the corresponding effect mode), an auxiliary image 55 is displayed to further clarify this. In other words, the auxiliary image 55 represents a predetermined direction (upward/downward in the specified order). Any specific aspect of the auxiliary image 55 may be used as long as it is such. In this embodiment, an "arrow" pointing in the direction of progress of the story (below the prescribed order) is displayed as the auxiliary image 55 (see FIG. 28).

By displaying such an auxiliary image 55, it is possible to visually grasp the precedence and succession based on the specified order of the option images 50 (the effect modes corresponding to the option images 50). That is, the selection effect becomes easier to understand.

Second Specific Example In the selection effect in the above embodiment, it was explained that the first option image 51, the Nth option image 52, and the continuation option image 53 are set as the option images 50 that can be displayed. Option images 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 Nth option image 52 corresponds to the production mode in which the story starts in the middle stage, and the N+nth option image 54 corresponds to the production mode in which the story starts in the second half.

Even in such a case, the option images 50 are displayed so as to line up in a predetermined direction according to the specified order of the corresponding effect mode. Although it is decided that the N+nth option image 54 is displayed below the Nth option image 52, the display position of the continuation option image 53 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. 29A), or the Nth option The continued option image 53 may be displayed below both the image 52 and the N+nth option image 54 (see FIG. 29(c)). Further, a continuation option image 53 may be displayed between the Nth option image 52 and the N+nth option image 54 (see FIG. 29(b)).

Third Specific Example The first option image 51 may not be displayed in a selection effect that is not the first selection effect. In the selection effect that is not the first selection effect, it is conceivable that the first effect mode has already been executed or the player wishes to start the story from the middle (Nth) effect mode. Considering that there is not much demand for selecting the 1st effect mode, the 1st option image 51 may not be displayed.

In addition, although the first option image 51 is displayed in the selection effect generated under the condition that the effect mode set last time is in the specified order and is less than the predetermined order, the selection effect is generated under the condition that the order is equal to or higher than the predetermined order. However, the first option image 51 may not be displayed. For example, the first option image 51 is displayed when the effect mode set last time is less than the fifth (see FIG. 30(a)), but the first option image 51 is not displayed when the effect mode is the fifth or more (see FIG. 30(a)). 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 performance mode (first) at the stage where the performance modes (stories) are less than the prescribed order, the first performance mode is selected at the stage where the performance progresses to the prescribed order or higher. Considering that there is not much demand for , it is determined whether or not the first option image 51 is displayed depending on whether the performance 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 are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

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

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

・ Means 1-1
Triggered by the entry of a game ball into a specific area, a specific period during which production generation rights are accumulated;
A performance execution period, which is a period after the specific period, is set for executing a suggestive performance suggesting the probability that the result of the success/failure determination will win if the right to generate the performance is accumulated during the specific period. A gaming machine characterized by:
The above game machine is interesting in that the right to execute the suggestive effect is obtained by entering the game ball into the specific area.

・ Means 1-2
During the specific period, there is a possibility of accumulating the production generation rights up to a plurality of maximum accumulation numbers, and during the production execution period, the number of the production production rights accumulated during the specific period. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein the same number of the suggestive effects are executed.
In this way, by accumulating a plurality of production generation rights during a specific period, it contributes to increasing the player's desire to play during the specific period.

・ Means 1-3
The specific area is an area in which the success/failure determination information used for success/failure determination is acquired with the entry of the game ball as a trigger, and as the success/failure determination information, a notification effect for notifying the success/failure determination result is started, but the success/failure determination is performed. A storage means is provided for storing pending information during fluctuation corresponding to results for which the notification of results has not been completed and pending information before fluctuation for which the notification effect for notifying the success/fail judgment result has not been started, and the right to generate the effect is There is a possibility that the game ball enters the specific area where the pre-variation pending information is acquired, and the suggestive effect is based on the success/failure determination result corresponding to the variable pending information. The gaming machine according to means 1-2, which suggests the probability that
By doing so, the suggestive effect is not the winning judgment result corresponding to the newly acquired pre-variation pending information by entering the area (starting area) where the winning judgment information is acquired, but it It becomes a novel mode of suggesting the jackpot reliability of the success/failure determination result corresponding to the hold information during fluctuation acquired before.

・ Means 1-4
The storage means stores the pre-variation pending information up to a predetermined maximum number, and the production generation right is stored in the state in which the maximum number of the pre-variation pending information is stored in the storage means. The game machine according to means 1-3, characterized in that there is a possibility that the game ball enters the specific area as a trigger and is accumulated.
By doing so, as a substitute for the fact that the winning judgment cannot be received (no new pending information is acquired) due to the so-called over-winning, the production mode is such that the production generation right is granted (game relieves one's sense of loss).

・ Means 1-5
Any of means 1-1 to 1-4, wherein when a game ball enters the specific area during the specific period, an accumulation presence/absence effect indicating whether or not the right to generate the effect 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 game state and a special game state more advantageous to a player than the normal game state are set as a game state in which a game is played with the aim of achieving a winning judgment result, wherein the winning judgment result is a winning game. There is a possibility that the cancellation condition will be established as a trigger, and by the establishment of the cancellation condition, the candidate performance that was prevented from occurring during the normal game state in the situation before the cancellation condition was established. is set as a target effect that can occur during the normal game state.
The game machine described above is interesting in that the effects that can occur during the normal game state change depending on conditions that may be established by winning.

・ Means 2-2
The gaming machine according to means 2-1, wherein the target effect is a effect suggesting a probability that the win/loss determination result will win.
By doing so, when the cancellation condition is met, the effect of suggesting the degree of reliability, which has not occurred until then, is generated.

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

・ Means 2-4
The gaming machine according to means 2-3, characterized in that the types of said candidate effects set as said initial effects can change.
By doing so, it is possible to have a configuration in which the effect that occurs each time a game is played can be changed even if the cancellation condition is not satisfied.

・ Means 2-5
A plurality of types of candidate effects are set, and the plurality of types of candidate effects are divided into a plurality of effect groups each 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 of are set as the target effects.
By doing so, it becomes easier to control the performance.

・ Means 3-1
When the result is advantageous to the player, a fixed point is set during the production to confirm that the advantageous result will be obtained. A gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect that is not set, wherein any of a plurality of candidate positions is set as the fixed position for the specific effect that results in an advantageous result for the player. , before the specific effect is executed, the player can select one of the plurality of candidate locations as the target location, and the selected target location is set as the fixed location. A gaming machine characterized by being able to change the probability.
The gaming machine described above is interesting in that the player can change the probability of a portion where an advantageous result is determined in the specific performance by the player's own selection.

・ Means 3-2
The gaming machine according to means 3-1, wherein the probability that the target location becomes the fixed location can be increased.
By doing so, it becomes easy-to-understand playability that a desired place is selected as a determined place.

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

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

・ Means 3-5
According to any one of means 3-1 to 3-4, characterized in that even if the candidate location to be the target location is the same, the probability of the target location being the fixed location is not constant. game machine.
By doing so, the specific effect becomes more varied and 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 confirmed location from a plurality of candidate probabilities.
In this way, by making it possible to change the probability more precisely, the interest of the specific effect increases.

・ Means 3-7
The gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-6, characterized in that the probability that the target location is the fixed location is displayed.
By doing so, it is possible to select a candidate portion as a target portion based on the displayed probability.

・ Means 4-1
a plurality of effect elements having a prescribed order; and effect execution means for executing a selection effect in which option images corresponding to at least a part of the plurality of effect elements are displayed on a display device; A game machine characterized in that, in an effect, a plurality of said option images are arranged and displayed along a predetermined direction so as to indicate the precedence of the order based on said specified order of said effect elements corresponding to each.
According to the gaming machine described above, it becomes easy to understand the precedence of a plurality of option images (the precedence of the presentation mode corresponding to each option image).

・ Means 4-2
The gaming machine according to means 4-1, wherein in the selection effect, an auxiliary image indicating the order based on the prescribed order is displayed together with the plurality of option images.
With the auxiliary image, it is possible to visually grasp the precedence and succession based on the prescribed order of the option images (effect modes corresponding to the option images).

・ 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 next to the effect element set last time in the specified order are set. The gaming machine according to 4-1 or means 4-2.
By displaying such an option image, it is possible to construct a selection effect that meets the player's request.

・ Means 4-4
After the establishment of a predetermined reset condition, in the selection effect that occurs when the effect element set last time is the N-2th or less in the specified order, instead of the selection effect that occurs for the first time, along the predetermined direction , the 1st option image, the continuation option image, and the Nth option image are displayed in order, while the effect element set last time is the Nth or higher in the specified order, the According to means 4-3, in the selection effect, the first option image, the Nth option image, and the continuous option image are displayed in order along the predetermined direction. game machine.
The order of arrangement of the N-th option image and the continuous option image is different between when the previously set production mode is the N-2th or less in the prescribed order and when it is the N-th or more, so that the N-th option image is displayed. and continuation option images (representation modes corresponding to each), it is possible to easily grasp the precedence and succession in the specified order. Also, since the first option image is displayed together with the Nth option image and the continued option image, it is easy to understand that the plurality of option images are displayed in the specified order.

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

1 gaming machine 10 specific area (904a first start area)
15 Suggestion image 50 Option image 51 1st option image 52 Nth option image 53 Continuation option image 55 Supplementary image 70 Reserved design (71 pending design during fluctuation 72 pending design before fluctuation)
80 identification pattern 91 display device 911 display area

Claims (1)

Triggered by the entry of the game ball into a specific area where the winning judgment information used for winning judgment is acquired, the right to generate the effect is accumulated for a specific period, and the period after the specific period a performance execution means for executing an accumulated performance in which a performance execution period is set for executing a suggestive performance suggesting a probability that the target adequacy determination result will be a win when the performance generating right is accumulated in the specific period. When,
As the success/failure determination information, the change pending information corresponding to the notification effect of notifying the success/failure determination result has been started but the notification of the success/failure determination result has not been completed, and the notification effect of notifying the success/failure determination result is started. storage means for storing pre-variation pending information that has not been changed;
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The specific period and the effect execution period are periods during which the notification effect for the target suitability determination result is being executed,
The effect generation right is a right acquisition lottery that is executed when a game ball enters the specific area where the pre-variation reservation information is acquired during the specific period, and when the game ball enters. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is accumulated when winning a prize.
However, in the right acquisition lottery , the probability of winning is not equal to 100%, and the probability of winning differs depending on whether the result of the determination of whether or not the object is a hit is a win or a loss.

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