JP7204222B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

In a gaming machine in which a lottery is executed based on certain lottery information, the lottery information stored in the storage means (so-called "remaining hold") is retained even when the gaming state in which the lottery information is easy to obtain ends. ) is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2020-054786 A

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of realizing an interesting game.

The gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, performs the first lottery based on the first lottery information acquired when the game ball enters the first start area, in the second start area. A lottery means for executing a second lottery based on second lottery information acquired with the entry of a game ball as a trigger, and a normal game that encourages a player to play with the aim of the game ball entering the first start area. A game state setting means capable of setting a state and a special game state that is a game state that encourages players to play with the aim of allowing game balls to enter the second start area and that is more advantageous than the normal game state. and a storage means capable of storing a predetermined number of the second lottery information, and as a result of the second lottery, a big win and a different win with a lower profit for the player than the big win are set. The probability of winning the jackpot in the second lottery in the normal game state is Pt, and the probability of winning the extra prize in the second lottery in the normal game state is Pj. (However, said Pj is more likely than said Pt).

According to the present invention, it is possible to realize interesting gameplay.

1 is an overall view of a gaming machine according to this embodiment; FIG. It is the figure which showed the decoration design and the reserved design which were displayed on the display area. 2 is a block diagram for explaining the playability of the gaming machine according to the embodiment; FIG. It is a diagram showing an instruction (a) displayed in the final variation of the special game state and a display (b) indicating that the second hold information is full. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline|summary of re-variation production|presentation. It is a time chart figure for demonstrating the control at the time of re-variation production|presentation (non-promotion ending) occurrence. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining control of an image (video) and music during re-fluctuation effect; FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining control of an image (video) and music from the opening part to the round part; It is a diagram for explaining a third specific example of control when a re-fluctuation effect occurs. It is a diagram for explaining a sixth specific example of control when a re-fluctuation effect occurs. It is a diagram for explaining a seventh specific example regarding the control when the re-fluctuation effect occurs.

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

The game machine 1 is equipped with a game board 90 . The game board 90 is made of a substantially square plywood board, and a guide rail 903 forming a passage for guiding a game ball fired by operating a shooting device 908 (shooting handle) to the game area 902 has a substantially arc shape. is provided as follows. The game area 902 is provided with a starting area 904, a big winning area 906, an out port 907, and the like.

A display area 911 of the display device 91 is visible through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90 . In some of the drawings, the shape of the display area 911 that is exposed without being covered by the game board 90 is shown in a simplified form (shown as a square), but the size and shape of this portion can be changed as appropriate. be.

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 a game ball flowing down the game area 902 wins a winning area such as the starting area 904 or the big winning area 906, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by the payout device.

In the following description, simply referring to an image includes both a still image and a moving image (video).

2) Playability (game characteristics)
2-1) Lottery With entry of a game ball into the start area 904 as a trigger, a numerical value (hereinafter also referred to as lottery information) is obtained from a random number source. A lottery is executed using the numerical value. In this embodiment, a first starting area 904a and a second starting area 904b located at a position different from the first starting area 904a are provided as the starting area 904 (see FIG. 1). Triggered by the game ball entering the first starting area 904a, the first lottery information is acquired, and the first lottery (special figure 1 lottery) is executed based on it. The second lottery information is acquired with the game ball entering the second starting area 904b, and the second lottery (special figure 2 lottery) is executed based on it.

The results of the first lottery include "jackpot" and "lose". If the first lottery information (numerical value) is the same as a predetermined numerical value for winning, it will be a big win, and if it is different, it will be a loss (anything other than a big win is a loss).

As a result of the second lottery, in addition to "big win" and "loss", there is "other win". If the second lottery information (numerical value) is the same as a predetermined numerical value for winning, it will be a big win, and if it is the same as the numerical value for another winning, it will be another winning, and in other cases, it will be lost. However, as will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, the second lottery is executed in the normal game state, and the second lottery in the special game state wins another lottery. do not do.

As a result of the lottery, if we regard anything other than a "big hit" as a "loss", then a "different hit" can be regarded as a kind of "loss". As will be described later, a change in the game state occurs in another win. It means that there is something that causes a transition (a loss corresponding to another hit).

When a jackpot is won, a jackpot game is executed. A jackpot game is a unit game (a so-called “round”) in which the big winning area 906 (closed in the normal state) is opened until a predetermined condition is established. ) is repeated one or more times. In the present embodiment, the unit game ends (the big winning area 906 is closed) when either one of the winning condition that 10 game balls win in the big winning area 906 and the time condition that a predetermined time elapses is established. do. As the number of unit games (number of rounds) included in the jackpot game increases, the player's profit (expected value of profit) obtained in the jackpot game increases. In this embodiment, the big winning area 906 is provided on the right side of the game area 902, and the player plays so that the game ball enters the right side of the game area 902 (performs so-called "right hitting").

When winning another prize, the game state changes. It should be noted that even if another winning game is won, the big winning game is not executed (the big winning area 906 remains closed). In other words, you can't get "balls out" in another hit. From this point of view, it can be said that the extra win is less profitable for the player than the jackpot. In this embodiment, the extra winning is won only in the normal game state, and is not won in the special game state (or even if it is won, the effect is not expressed). Triggered by winning another prize, the normal game state is shifted to the first special game state. Details of each game state will be described later.

2-2) Decorative Design The result of the lottery is notified by the decorative design 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911. FIG. In this embodiment, three decorative pattern groups 80g each including a plurality of types of decorative patterns 80 are set. Specifically, the left decorative design group 80gL displayed on the left side of the display area 911, the right decorative design group 80gR displayed on the right side, and the middle decoration displayed between the left decorative design group 80gL and the right decorative design group 80gR There are three of the symbol group 80gC. The result of the lottery is informed by a combination of three decorative patterns 80 selected from each decorative pattern group 80g and displayed. The effect from when the three decorative pattern groups 80g start to change until the change stops and the combination indicating the lottery result is displayed is the notification effect (effect for one change). It should be noted that illustration of the decorative pattern 80 is omitted in some drawings.

In this embodiment, when the lottery results in a big win, three sets of the same kind of decorative patterns 80 are displayed. When the lottery result is another prize, a predetermined combination of decorative patterns 80 is displayed. In the present embodiment, a combination of "1, 3, 5" decorative patterns 80 is displayed from the left. If the lottery result is lost, other combinations of decorative patterns 80 are displayed. In addition, you may make it impossible to distinguish between a hit and a miss. In other words, combinations other than three sets of decorative patterns 80 of the same kind are set to be different wins or loses.

A pattern (another pattern; not shown) other than the decorative pattern 80 may be displayed. Depending on the result of the lottery, the mode of the other symbols may differ (the result of the lottery can be determined by the other symbols). The other pattern may be displayed in the display area 911 (displayed smaller than the decorative pattern 80), or may be displayed outside the display area 911 (such as a lamp displayed outside the display area 911). lighting pattern).

2-3) Suspension When the game ball enters the starting area 904 and new lottery information is acquired, the notification effect corresponding to the lottery information acquired earlier than that is executed (decorative pattern 80 is being changed), the new lottery information is stored in storage means (not shown) as suspension information (suspension). In other words, pending information is a subordinate concept of lottery information. In this embodiment, the maximum number of storage of the first reservation information (special figure 1 reservation) acquired as the first lottery information is four, and the second lottery information (special figure 2 reservation) acquired as the second The maximum number of pieces of pending information that can be stored is two.

The pending information stored in the storage means may be displayed as a pending pattern 70 (see FIG. 2). The first reserved information is displayed as the first reserved symbol, and the second reserved information is displayed as the second reserved symbol. Depending on the game state, one of the first reserved symbol and the second reserved symbol may be displayed and the other may not be displayed. For example, the first reserved symbol may be displayed and the second reserved symbol may not be displayed in the normal game state, the details of which will be described later. Also, in the special game state, the details of which will be described later, the second reserved symbols may be displayed and the first reserved symbols may not be displayed. That is, in each game state, the pending symbol 70 corresponding to the pending information different from the pending information (win/fail judgment information) mainly used for the winning lottery to be executed may not be displayed.

Further, although not shown, a pending symbol corresponding to the lottery result for which the notification effect is currently being executed (so-called pending symbol of the change) may be displayed.

When both the first reservation information and the second reservation information exist in the storage means, priority is given to notification of the lottery result based on the second reservation information (second lottery information). That is, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a so-called special figure 2 priority digestion.

2-4) Game State As the game state in which the player plays with the aim of winning a jackpot, a normal game state and a special game state (first special game state, second special game state) are set (see FIG. 3). . The normal game state is a state in which a game ball should be shot aiming at the first starting area 904a. The first starting area 904a is provided at a position where game balls flowing down the left side of the game area 902 can enter. That is, the normal game state is a state in which the player is encouraged to play a left-handed game (a left-handed game should be played) (the game ball does not enter the first start area 904a in the right-handed game), and after the first lottery It is a state aiming to win a jackpot. However, immediately after the special game state ends, the second lottery for the second hold information stored in the storage means is executed in the normal game state.

As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability Pt in the normal game state is approximately 1/319. The jackpot probability in the normal game state is the same regardless of whether the lottery to be executed is the first lottery or the second lottery. When the first lottery is executed in the normal game state, the result is either a big hit or a loss (there is no chance of winning another prize). In the case of the second lottery, even if you do not win the jackpot, you may win another prize. In other words, in the case of the second lottery, when neither the jackpot nor the extra prize is won, the bet is lost. The probability Pj of winning another prize in the second lottery in the normal game state is about 1/25. That is, in the second lottery in the normal game state, if the jackpot of approximately 1/319 is not won and the extra prize of approximately 1/25 is not won, the game is lost. In this way, when the second lottery is executed in the normal game state, the probability of winning another prize (probability Pj) is higher than the probability of winning a big prize (probability Pt). In addition, the form of the above 2nd lottery is an example to the last. For example, assuming that the second lottery to determine whether the jackpot is won and the second lottery to determine whether the other prize is won (the second lottery is a set of the two lotteries). (If you win both a big win and a different win, one of the wins will take precedence). However, after all, the second lottery is executed when one game ball enters the second starting area 904b, and there is no change in the possibility of winning a big hit or another hit. One game ball enters the second starting area 904b (Even if it is determined by one second lottery whether or not the winning of the jackpot and another win is determined by one second lottery, or even if it is determined by another second lottery) It is sufficient if the probability Pj of winning another prize is higher than the probability Pt of winning a big prize.

The special game state is a state in which a game ball should be shot aiming at the second starting area 904b. The second starting area 904b is provided at a position where game balls flowing down the right side of the game area 902 can enter. That is, the special game state is a state in which the player should play the right-handed game (the game ball does not enter the second starting area 904b in the left-handed game), and is a state in which the player aims to win a big hit through the second lottery. A normal starting area 905 (see FIG. 1) is provided on the right side of the game area 902 . Triggered by entering the normal starting area 905, a normal lottery (normal symbol lottery) is executed. Triggered by winning the lottery, the second starting area 904b (normally closed) is opened. The probability of winning the normal lottery in the special game state is extremely high (100% or close to 100%) compared to the normal game state. Therefore, if you hit to the right, the second starting area 904b is easily opened, and the game ball enters the second starting area 904b. Both the first start region 904a and the second start region 904b are prize winning regions in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by entering the game ball. can be entered easily, it can be said that the special game state is a high base state in which a game can be played without reducing the number of balls in hand too much (the normal game state is a low base state).

As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, a first special game state and a second special game state are set as special game states. The difference between the first special game state and the second special game state is the level of the jackpot probability. The jackpot probability in the first special game state is about 1/319, which is the same as the jackpot probability in the normal game state. The first special game state is basically a game state in which a player aims to win a big win by the second lottery. The jackpot probability Pk in the second special game state is about 1/70, which is higher than the jackpot probability Pt (about 1/319) in the normal game state and the first special game state. Also, the probability Pj (approximately 1/25) of winning another prize in the second lottery in the normal game state is higher than the jackpot probability Pk (approximately 1/70) in the second special game state. The second special game state is basically a game state in which a player aims to win a big win by the second lottery. In this way, the second special game state is a so-called definite variable state (high probability state) with a higher jackpot probability than the normal game state or the first special game state.

The second lottery during the special game state is a lottery that results in a big hit or a loss. That is, in the second lottery in the special game state, there is no possibility of winning another prize. It should be noted that although a second lottery may occur as a result of the second lottery in the special game state, it may be set such that the benefit (described later) cannot be obtained even if the player wins another prize. That is, substantially, only in the second lottery executed in the normal game state, it is possible to win another prize (you can enjoy the benefit of another prize).

Each game state is summarized as follows. Expressed as "high and low probability of jackpot / high and low base", the normal game state is "low probability / low base" state, and the first special game state is "low probability / high base" state (so-called time saving state) , and the second special game state is a "high probability/high base" state (so-called probability variable state). It can be said that the normal game state, the first special game state, and the second special game state are advantageous states for the player in that order (the second special game state is the most advantageous state). In any game state, the result of the first lottery is "big win" or "lose". Further, the result of the second lottery in the normal game state is "big win", "other win" or "lose", and the winning probability Pt of the big win<the winning probability Pj of the different win. The result of the second lottery in the special game state is "jackpot" or "lose".

2-5) Transition of game state The jackpot (first jackpot) won in the first lottery (special drawing 1 lottery) in the normal game state is divided into the normal first jackpot and the special first jackpot. As shown in FIG. 3, when the first jackpot (specific jackpot) is normally won, the state shifts to the first special game state after the jackpot game ends. The first special game state continues until the success or failure lottery result is lost 50 times in a row (the number of times of time reduction N1 = 50 times). When winning the special first jackpot, the state shifts to the second special game state after the jackpot game ends. The second special game state (probability variable state) continues until the success or failure lottery results are lost consecutively 130 times. That is, the second special game state is a variable number-of-cuts probability, a so-called ST state, and is set to ST number M=130 times. In this embodiment, the allocation at the time of winning the first jackpot is 50% for the normal first jackpot and 50% for the special first jackpot.

As shown in FIG. 3, all jackpots (second jackpots) won in the second lottery (special figure 2 lottery) in the special game state are in the second special game state after the jackpot game ends. be. That is, if the second jackpot is won in the first special game state, the profit of shifting to the second special game state is obtained together with the profit obtained in the jackpot game. If the second jackpot is won in the second special game state, the second game state is entered again after the jackpot game ends. In addition, when the first lottery (special 1 lottery) is executed in the special game state and the jackpot is won, the jackpot is the above-mentioned normal first jackpot (50%) or special first jackpot (50%). becomes.

Immediately after the special game state ends (the number of time reductions in the first special game state, the number of STs in the second game state, the lottery results are continuously lost), the memory immediately after moving to the normal game state There is a high probability that the second hold information (special figure 2 hold) is stored in the means. If the player continuously hits to the right until the special game state ends, the state in which the maximum number (four in this embodiment) of the second hold information is stored in the storage means is transferred to the normal game state. Become. In this embodiment, since it is "special figure 2 pending priority digestion", after shifting to the normal game state, the second lottery is executed up to four times (lottery for the remaining special figure 2 pending; hereinafter " It may be called "remaining pending lottery". In FIG. 3, it is described as "remaining pending chance").

When the second lottery is executed in the normal game state, there is a possibility of winning not only a big win but also another win. In other words, in the second lottery up to four times after shifting to the normal game state, there is a possibility of winning about 1/319 jackpot (probability Pt) or about 1/25 another hit (probability Pj). (See Figure 3). When the jackpot is won, it is the second jackpot, so after the jackpot game ends, the state shifts to the second special game state. On the other hand, if another prize is won, a shift to the first special game state occurs. Since the first special game state is a game state more advantageous for the player than the normal game state (the 'base' is high), the transition from the normal game state to the first special game state is won separately. It is the profit that the player can obtain by In light of the fact that the first special game state is a so-called time saving state, it can be said that another hit is a so-called "sudden time saving".

In this way, the second lottery in the normal game state is set so that, in addition to the "big win" that can always be won, the "different win" (sudden reduction in working hours) is won. Then, the probability Pj of winning another prize is higher than the probability Pt of winning a big prize in the second lottery in the normal game state. If it is assumed that the mode of the lottery result of ``separate win'' is not set, the second reservation information is accumulated at the end of the special game state unless the jackpot is won in the lottery for the remaining reserved portion. no real benefit from On the other hand, in the present embodiment, not only when winning the "jackpot" in the lottery for the remaining reserved portion, but also when winning the "different hit", the profit (the profit of shifting to the first special game state) is obtained. Since it will be obtained, the probability that a profit will be obtained by lottery for the remaining reserved portion is increased. Moreover, since the probability Pj of winning a different prize is higher than the probability Pt of winning a big prize, it is possible to realize the game property that the player can fully expect to win another prize in the lottery for the remaining reserve. In this embodiment, the probability of winning either a big win (about 1/319) or another win (about 1/25) in the four second lotteries is about 16%. In other words, about 16% probability of the special game state (the second special game state in the case of a big hit, the first special game state in the case of another hit) "pull back" will occur.

Especially, in this embodiment, the probability Pj (approximately 1/25) of winning another prize in the second lottery in the normal game state is higher than the jackpot probability Pk (approximately 1/70) in the second special game state. By doing so, even if the second special game state (ST), which is the most advantageous game state for the player, ends, winning another prize in each second lottery for the remaining reserved amount is not possible. A game property is realized that gives more expectation than winning a big win in each second lottery in two special game states. In other words, it is possible to fully expect the transition to the first special game state (there is still a chance) even after the second special game state ends.

In addition, a general pachinko game machine has a jackpot probability (low probability) Pt in a low probability state (normal game state, first special game state in this embodiment) and a variable state (second in this embodiment) Two types of jackpot probability (high probability) Pk in the second special game state) can be set (regulations do not allow setting of jackpot probability other than this). In the present embodiment, a different type of winning is prepared, and the probability Pj of the different winning is set higher than Pt and Pk, thereby realizing the above-described game characteristics.

In this embodiment, in the last notification effect (final variation) of the special game state, the game ball is entered into the second start area 904b (the maximum number of second hold information (four in this embodiment) is stored (see FIG. 4A). In addition, the last notification effect is ensured to have a sufficient length necessary for four game balls to enter the second starting area 904b. By doing so, the player is not disadvantaged because the maximum number of pieces of the second hold information is not stored when the normal game state is entered (the normal game state that should normally be executed). decrease in the number of times of the second lottery at the time) is prevented. A notification indicating the state in which the second pending information is stored in the maximum number storage means (see FIG. 4(b). The notification is indicated by the characters "prepared". Also, when the stage is reached, the right-handed instruction is completed. ) may be made.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first special game state, which is shifted when another winning is won in the second lottery in the normal game state, continues until the winning lottery result is lost 130 times in succession. That is, the number of times N2 of time saving is 130 times (see FIG. 3). As described above, when the first jackpot is normally won, the state shifts to the first special game state after the jackpot game ends, and the number of times of time saving in that case is N1=50 times (see FIG. 3). In other words, the number of time reductions in the first special game state is larger in the case of another hit via than in the case of the normal first jackpot via (N1<N2). Even if you win another prize, if the number of times of saving time is small, the probability that you will not win a jackpot in the first special game state and will shift to the normal game state will increase (because you can not get a ball for another prize) , No substantial profit can be obtained unless a jackpot is won in the first special game state). As in the present embodiment, when the transition to the first special game state via another hit ("special" than when the transition to the first special game state via the normal first jackpot ("normal" case) Case) is set to have a larger number of times of time saving, thereby increasing the value of winning another prize and increasing the probability of winning a jackpot in the first special game state.

In this embodiment, the time saving number of times (N2) of the first special game state shifted via another hit is 130 times, which is the same as the ST number of times (M) of the second special game state (N2=M). Therefore, it becomes difficult to distinguish between the first special game state that transitions via another hit and the second special game state. In this embodiment, in both the former game state and the latter game state, the remaining number of times until the game state ends is displayed. Since it is displayed that it is a time, it is difficult to distinguish between the two. If the names of the former game state and the name of the latter game state are made common, for example, if various effects executed in both game states are made common, it becomes more difficult to distinguish between them. A lottery for the remaining pending amount (remaining pending chance) is executed even after the end of the second special game state, but when a different prize is won by the lottery for the remaining pending amount, the second special game state "pull back" occurs. You can create a situation like

It should be noted that how to set the number of unit games (number of rounds) included in the jackpot game that is executed when each jackpot is won has no relevance to realizing the above-mentioned gaming characteristics. Description is omitted because there is none.

Also, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is equipped with a so-called "ceiling". Specifically, with the low probability state (normal game state, first special game state) being maintained, the success or failure lottery result is lost for a predetermined number of times in a row, and the transition to the first special game state is performed. . Although the predetermined number of times can be set appropriately, it is preferable to set the number of times larger than the probability denominator (319 in this embodiment) of the jackpot probability Pt in the low probability state (normal game state, first special game state). In this embodiment, it is set to shift to the first special game state by losing 900 consecutive times between big hits. In addition, it is preferable that the number of time reductions N3 in the first special game state shifted by the "ceiling" is set to be larger than the number of times of time reduction N1 and N2 described above. That is, it is preferable to set N1<N2<N3. "Ceiling" is a relieving function for a player who has been unable to obtain a big win in the normal game state, so when the function shifts to the first special game state, the player can win a big win in the first special game state. (the probability that the first special game state ends without winning the jackpot is quite low) should be set. More preferably, the number of times is more than three times the probability denominator (319 in this embodiment) of the jackpot probability Pt in the low probability state (normal game state, first special game state). In this embodiment, when the "ceiling" function is activated, the number of time reductions in the first special game state N3 = 1300 times (see FIG. 3)

Moreover, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called V probability changing machine. Since the V-transformer itself is well known, the description of the configuration itself is omitted. Because it is a V definite variable machine, the definite variable ratio of the jackpot by the first lottery (percentage of the first jackpot that shifts to the second special game state after the jackpot game ends; 50% in this embodiment) and the definite variable of the jackpot by the second lottery The percentage (100% in this embodiment) can be different.

Specific examples of improvement, modification, and realization of the game performance of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described below. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of items described using the following specific examples are applied.

○First specific example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the big prize area 906 is not opened ("balls out" are not obtained) when the prize is won. The setting may be such that the area 906 is opened (that is, it is a kind of jackpot and a ball can be obtained).

However, even if such a setting is made, the number of unit games (number of rounds) included in the winning game executed when winning another prize is It should be smaller than the number of unit games (number of rounds) included. If a plurality of types of jackpot games with different numbers of rounds are set, the number of rounds of the jackpot game when winning another prize should be less than the number of rounds of the jackpot game with the smallest number of rounds. Just do it. A separate prize can be won by a special lottery that gives the remaining reserved amount when the special game state ends and the state is shifted to the normal game state, and it is easier to win than the big win. Therefore, it is preferable to set the profit to be lower than the jackpot.

Second Specific Example The probability Pj of winning a different prize in the second lottery in the normal game state may be set lower than the probability Pt of winning a big prize. Even with such a setting, the probability of obtaining the right to transition to a special game state by lottery for the remaining reserved amount increases (compared to the configuration without different winning). Playability is realized. However, the probability Pt is a jackpot probability in a low probability state (normal game state, first special game state), and in light of the fact that it is extremely rare to win a jackpot in the remaining reserved lottery, the above embodiment By setting the probability of winning a jackpot higher than the probability of winning a jackpot, you can not expect much to win a jackpot, but you can expect to win a jackpot to some extent. preferably

○ Third Specific Example The probability Pj of winning a different prize in the second lottery in the normal game state may be set lower than the probability Pk of winning a big win in the second special game state (probability variable state). Even with such a setting, the probability of obtaining the right to transition to a special game state by lottery for the remaining reserved amount increases (compared to the configuration without different winning). Playability is realized. However, the probability Pk is the jackpot probability in the second special game state (probability variable state), and it is different in the second lottery for the remaining pending than winning the jackpot in each second lottery in the second special game state. It is preferable to implement the above-described embodiment if the game property is one in which winning is more expected.

3) Re-variation effect and music control 3-1) Re-variation effect The gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment can execute a re-variation effect (see FIG. 5). The re-variation production is a production executed as part of the notification production from the start of the variation of the decorative pattern 80 to the complete stop in the mode indicating the success judgment result (until the combination showing the success judgment result is confirmed). is. Specifically, it is an effect in which there is a possibility of changing to another big winning combination (another winning mode) after the big winning combination (winning mode) indicating that the result of the judgment is a big winning. In other words, when the re-variation production occurs, the jackpot is confirmed, but the type of the jackpot is not confirmed, and the type is notified (possibility of promotion) after the re-variation production. is. If the notification effect is from when the decorative pattern 80 starts to change until it completely stops, it can be said that the re-variation effect is executed as part of the notification effect.

The re-fluctuation effect in this embodiment may be executed when a big hit is won in the first lottery in the normal game state. In other words, it may be executed at the so-called first hit. In this embodiment, as a jackpot combination corresponding to the first jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a normal combination), decorative patterns 80 including even numbers (decorations including numbers "2", "4", "6", "8") A trio of patterns 80) are decorative patterns 80 ("1", "3", "5", "7", " A trio of decorative patterns 80) including the number "9" is set. In the re-fluctuation effect, after the jackpot winning is shown in the normal combination (at this point, the fluctuation of the decorative pattern 80 has not completely stopped) (see FIG. 5(a)), the combination changes. There is a display that there is a possibility of changing, for example, a display in which three sets of decorative patterns 80 fluctuate (see FIG. 5(b)), which is an effect that there is a possibility of changing to a special combination. As the ending of the re-variation effect, the normal combination does not change (or changes to another normal combination), the non-promoted ending (see FIG. 5 (c-1)), and the promoted ending (Fig. 5 ( c-2)) is set. In other words, the re-fluctuation performance in the case of winning the normal first jackpot leads to the non-promoting ending, and the re-fluctuation performance in the case of winning the special first jackpot leads to the promotion ending. A special first jackpot that shifts to a second special game state after a jackpot game is over is a jackpot that is more advantageous to a player than a normal first jackpot that shifts to a first special game state after a jackpot game is over. Therefore, it can be said that the promoted ending is more advantageous for the player than the non-promoted ending. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when a special combination indicates a jackpot winning, the re-variation effect does not occur. However, even when the special combination shows the winning of the jackpot, the re-variation effect may be generated. In other words, a formal re-variation effect such as from special combination to special combination may be generated.

3-2) Continuation control at the time of occurrence of re-variation effect Since the re-variation effect is generated when the big win is confirmed, the big win game is executed after the end of the re-variation effect. Hereinafter, image (video) and music control (continuous control) when the re-fluctuation effect leads to a non-promoted ending will be described. During the re-fluctuation effect, the image of the re-fluctuation effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the re-fluctuation image) is displayed in the display area 911 so as to be visible to the player (see FIGS. 6 and 7B). ). In other words, after a jackpot winning is shown in the normal combination, a series of images in which the combination remains the normal combination without changing to the special combination is displayed in the display area 911 as the re-fluctuation image. Note that the image layer representing the re-variation video is included in the concept of "another image layer 10". Moreover, the time required for the re-variation effect leading to the non-promotion ending is constant.

After the re-variation production, a big hit game is executed. A jackpot game is roughly divided into an opening (OP) portion, a round portion, and an ending (ED) portion (see FIG. 6). The round portion is a portion in which a plurality of unit games are executed. In other words, it is a part where the big winning area 906 is opened (closed during the unit game), and is an essential part of the jackpot game in which the player gains profits (outgoing balls). It is assumed that the opening of the big winning area 906 as the unit game of the first round is the start of the round portion. The opening part is a part that occurs before the round part, and is a part that indicates that a jackpot game (unit game) will start from now on. The ending part is a part that occurs after the round part, and is a part that indicates that the jackpot game (unit game) has ended. The big prize area 906 is closed in the round portion and the ending portion. In other words, the round portion and the ending portion are portions that indicate the beginning and end of the jackpot game, and are not portions in which a substantial profit (out of balls) can be obtained. Of the opening part, the round part, and the ending part that constitute the jackpot game, the time required for the opening part and the ending part is constant. The time required for the round portion (each unit game) varies according to the speed at which the game ball enters the big winning area 906 and the like.

In the opening part, the opening image is displayed in the display area 911 so that the player can visually recognize it (see FIGS. 6 and 8B). Any specific aspect of the opening video may be used. It is conceivable that the name representing the jackpot game (for example, the characters “BIG BOUNUS”) and the game method of the jackpot game (for example, the characters “right-handed”) are displayed. The image layer representing the opening image is included in the concept of "another image layer 10". That is, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the image layer representing the re-variation video and the opening video described above is the "other image layer 10". Also, the image layers of the re-variation video and the opening video are distinguished, and the former is sometimes called a re-variation image layer 11 and an opening image layer 12 .

In the ending portion, the ending image is displayed in the display area 911 so that the player can visually recognize it. Since any specific mode of the ending video may be used, the description thereof is omitted.

In the round portion, the specific image is output to the display area 911 so as to be visible to the player (see FIGS. 6 and 8(c)). The specific aspect of the specific video may be of any type. An image representing the progress of the game (hereinafter also referred to as progress image) may be displayed superimposed on the specific image. For example, an image showing the number of rounds of the currently executed unit game or an image showing the number of balls obtained in the jackpot game may be displayed superimposed on the specific image. That is, the progress image can change according to the contents of the jackpot game. On the other hand, the specific video does not change according to the content of the jackpot game. It is a predetermined image that changes over time from the start of the round portion. The output of the specific video ends with the end of the round portion (the start of the ending portion). is output from the beginning of In other words, it is assumed that the specific video is repeatedly reproduced until the round portion ends. However, in the present embodiment, if the player continuously shoots the game ball toward the big winning area 906 in the round section (if the player hits to the right), then the specific image will reach the end It is set so that the probability that the round part will end before is extremely high.

From the re-variation effect to the jackpot game, continuous control is performed so that the specific music is continuously output from the speaker 60 (see FIG. 6). The melody of the specific music and the contents of the specific video are associated with each other. While the specific music in this embodiment is music with lyrics, it can be said that the lyrics and the specific video are associated with each other. In other words, when a certain frame of the specific image is being output, a fixed portion of the specific music is output, and the corresponding relationship will not deviate. It can be said that the length of the specific video and the length of the specific music are the same. The length of the specific video and the specific music here does not mean the length of the copyrighted work, but the length of the video and the music installed for the game machine according to this embodiment are the same. . As will be described later in detail, the specific image is also output during the re-variation effect and the opening portion, but the specific image is not actually visible to the player during these periods.

In this embodiment, the output of the specific music is started from the start of the re-variation effect, and ends with the end of the round part in the big win game (see FIG. 6). That is, the specific music is continuously output from the speaker 60 throughout the re-variation effect, the opening part, and the round part.

On the other hand, the images (videos) displayed in the display area 911 in the re-variation effect, the opening part, and the round part are controlled as follows. During the re-variation production, the re-variation video and the specific video are output. Here, during the re-variation effect, the re-variation image layer 11 (a kind of other image layer 10) representing the re-variation video is set in front of the specific image layer 20 representing the specific video. A person cannot visually recognize the specific video (the specific image layer 20 is covered with the re-variation image layer 11) (see FIGS. 6 and 7). That is, in the re-variation effect, the display of the re-variation image in the display area 911 and the output of the specific music are performed as effects that the player can grasp. The specific video (specific image layer 20), which is covered by the re-fluctuation video (re-fluctuation image layer 11) and cannot be visually recognized by the player, changes over time with the specific music (the correspondence with the specific music is maintained). , and is output "behind" the re-varying video).

In the opening portion, an opening image and a specific image are output. Here, in the opening part, since the opening image layer 12 (a kind of other image layer 10) representing the opening image is set in front of the specific image layer 20 representing the specific image, the player can cannot be visually recognized (the specific image layer 20 is covered with the opening image layer 12) (see FIGS. 6 and 8 (a-1) (a-2) (b)). That is, in the opening portion, the display of the opening image in the display area 911 and the output of the specific music are performed as effects that the player can perceive. The specific video (specific image layer 20), which is covered by the opening video (opening image layer 12) and cannot be visually recognized by the player, changes in content over time along with the specific song (the correspondence relationship with the specific song is maintained). It is still in the state of being output on the “back side” of the opening video).

In this way, from the re-fluctuation effect to the opening part, that is, until the middle of the jackpot game, not only the specific video (specific image layer 20), but also the re-fluctuation video (re-fluctuation image layer 11) or the opening video ( The opening image layer 12) is output. If the re-variation image layer 11 and the opening image layer 12 are collectively regarded as the other image layer 10, the state in which the other image layer 10 is set in front of the specific image layer 20 is during the jackpot game from the start of the re-variation effect. (which is also the end of the opening, that is, the beginning of the round). The specific video represented by the specific image layer 20 cannot be visually recognized by the player, but progresses behind the other image layer 10 in accordance with the progress of the specific music.

The output of the opening image (opening image layer 12) is stopped at the time of transition to the round portion (the timing of transition to the round portion may be hereinafter referred to as "switching point"). On the other hand, the output of the specific video (specific image layer 20) is continued. Since the opening image layer 12 before the specific image layer 20 does not exist, the specific image (the specific image layer 20) becomes visible to the player when the round portion is started (Fig. 6, See FIG. 8(c)). The specific video does not start to be output from the beginning when the round section starts, but is output on the "back side" of the other image layer 10 in the re-fluctuation effect and the opening section. Triggered by the start, it becomes a state in which the image can be visually recognized from the middle of the image. Specifically, the specific video is in a state where it progresses from the beginning to the middle point for the length of the re-fluctuation effect and the opening part, and is visible from the middle point when the round part starts (reaches the switching point). becomes.

In addition, since the specific music was continuously output from the beginning with the start of the re-fluctuation effect, the correspondence between the specific video that became visible after moving to the round part and the specific music is maintained. in a drooping state. In other words, the specific video and the specific music are not in a "shifted" relationship, although the specific video becomes visible when it shifts to the round portion.

In the round portion, the specific video displayed in the display area 911 progresses as it is, and the specific music progresses accordingly. Triggered by the end of the round part, the display of the specific video and the output of the specific music are stopped. In the ending portion, an ending video (ending image layer) is displayed and an ending music is output (see FIG. 6).

In this embodiment, the reason why various videos (various image layers) and music (specific music) are controlled as described above when a re-fluctuation effect occurs is as follows. The specific song is set as a song to celebrate the winning of the jackpot. In order to make the player listen to this specific music as long as possible (to prevent it from being cut off in a short time), the output of the specific music is started from the re-variation production, and even if it shifts to the jackpot game, the specific music is continuously output. Since the re-variation effect is generated at least when the big win is confirmed, there is no sense of incongruity even if the specific music for "blessing" the player is output. In addition, the smaller the number of rounds of the first jackpot (so-called first hit), the higher the probability that the specific song will be cut off in the middle (In this embodiment, the number of rounds of the first jackpot = 3). On the other hand, in this embodiment, since the specific music is continuously output from the re-variation effect to the jackpot game (opening part and round part), a relatively long period is secured as a period in which the specific music can be listened to. It will be done.

On the other hand, since the re-fluctuation effect indicates whether or not "promotion" will occur, the re-fluctuation image (video indicating whether or not "promotion" will occur) is displayed to the player during the re-fluctuation effect. shall be displayed in such a way that it is visible to the public. In other words, in the re-variation effect, the specific video created as the video corresponding to the specific music cannot be output as it is so that it can be visually recognized by the player. On the other hand, if the specific video is set to be displayed so that it can be visually recognized by the player from the beginning with the start of the round part as a trigger, the correspondence relationship between the specific music and the specific video that has already been output during the re-variation effect will be shifted. end up Therefore, in the re-fluctuation effect and the opening part, the specific video (specific image layer 20) progresses in accordance with the progress of the specific music, and when it shifts to the round part, the specific video can be visually recognized in a state that matches the specific music (a state in which "deviation" does not occur).

Hereinafter, specific examples of improvement, modification, embodiment, etc. of matters related to the control of the game machine 1 according to the present embodiment when a re-variation effect is generated will be described. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of items described using the following specific examples are applied.

○First specific example In the above embodiment, it was explained that the specific music is output from the beginning when the re-fluctuation effect is started. You may make it output from the beginning. In this case, the specific video (specific image layer 20) may be output from the beginning of the re-varying video (re-varying image layer 11) at the “behind” of the re-varying video (re-varying image layer 11) triggered by reaching the predetermined point in time. . In other words, control may be performed so that the output start time of the specific music piece and the output start time of the specific video (the time when the output starts at the "back" of the re-variation video) coincide with each other.

Also, the specific music may be output from the beginning with the start of the opening portion (that is, the start of the jackpot game) as a trigger. In this case, the specific video (specific image layer 20) may be output from the beginning "behind" the opening video (opening image layer 12) with the start of the opening portion as a trigger. Alternatively, the specific music piece may be output from the beginning when a predetermined point in the middle of the opening portion is reached. In this case, the specific video (specific image layer 20) may be output from the beginning behind the opening video (opening image layer 12) when the predetermined time is reached.

○Second Specific Example The jackpot game may have a configuration in which the above-described opening portion is not set. In other words, the configuration may be such that the round part is started together with the start of the jackpot game. In this case, when the jackpot game (round part) starts, the output of the re-variation image (re-variation image layer 11) is stopped, so that the specific image becomes visible. In other words, the start time of the jackpot game = the switching time.

○Third Specific Example In the above embodiment, it was explained that the specific video (the specific image layer 20) becomes visible at the start of the round portion, that is, the start point of the round portion is equal to the switching point. , the switching point may be set in the middle of the round portion. In this case, the specific video (specific image layer 20) becomes visible from the middle of the round portion.

It is conceivable that the point of time when one or a plurality of unit games in the round section is completed is the switching point of time. For example, the point of time when the unit game of the first round ends is set as the switching point, and the opening image is made visible until the unit game of the first round ends (the opening image is continuously output). Also, it is conceivable that the specific image becomes visible when the first round unit game ends (see FIG. 9). In this case, by stopping the output of the opening image (opening image layer 12 (other image layer 10)) triggered by the end of the unit game of the first round, after that the specific image (specific image layer 20) becomes visible.

The time required for the unit game can change according to the game situation (the entry situation of the game ball into the big winning area 906). Therefore, in the case of this example, the time from the start of the specific music (the start of the re-variation effect in the above embodiment) to the switching time can change. Even in such a case, since the specific image layer 20 is output behind the other image layer 10, if the output of the other image layer 10 is stopped, the specific video corresponding to the specific music can be visually recognized. (there is no gap between the specific music piece and the specific video).

○Fourth Specific Example A configuration may be adopted in which the switching point is set in the middle of the opening part. In this case, the specific video (the specific image layer 20) becomes visible from the middle of the opening. The opening image layer 12 set in front of the specific image layer 20 allows the opening image to be visible until the middle of the opening portion (at the time of switching).

○Fifth Specific Example In the above embodiment, it was explained that the output of the specific music is stopped at the end of the round section. good. The specific video (specific image layer 20) may be continued to be output even in the ending part. Here, as in the above-described embodiment, if the ending image is output in the ending portion so as to be visible to the player, then the ending image layer representing the ending image is placed in front of the specific image layer 20 . should be set to

Further, unlike the above-described embodiment, the ending image is output so as to be visible to the player at the ending portion, but the specific image is output so as to be visible to the player at the ending portion. (a configuration in which a state in which the specific video is visible from the round part to the ending part is maintained).

○Sixth Specific Example After the switching time has elapsed, an image showing information about the specific music piece is displayed together with the specific video. An example of an image showing the information is an image including a title (hereinafter referred to as title image 30). The title image 30 is displayed when the specific video becomes visible or immediately after the specific video becomes visible (see FIG. 10).

Since the specific video is output in a state in which it cannot be visually recognized from the re-variation effect, the specific video becomes visible in the middle of the specific video. In general, a video corresponding to a song (so-called PV, etc.) has a title displayed at the beginning thereof. The title image 30 cannot be visually recognized because it is covered with the (re-varying image layer 11). Therefore, the title image 30 is displayed after the switching time has elapsed, that is, after the specific video is visible.

Any method may be used to display the title image 30 . The title image 30 may be represented by the same image layer as the specific image layer 20, or the title image 30 may be represented by an image layer set in front of the specific image layer 20. FIG. If the length from the start of the output of the specific song to the start of the round portion (switching point) is constant as in the above embodiment, the time at which the specific video becomes visible is fixed. and the title image 30 can be represented in the same image layer. On the other hand, as explained in the third specific example above, if the length from the output start time of the specific music to the switching time can change, the time at which the specific video becomes visible is not determined. , and the title image 30 may be represented in a separate image layer.

Also, other images may be displayed together with the title image 30 . For example, the name of the lyricist, composer, arranger, singer, etc. of the specific music, the name of the creator of the specific video, or other so-called credits may be indicated.

○ Seventh specific example In the above embodiment, it was explained that the continuous control is executed when the re-variation effect reaches the non-promoted ending, but the continuous control is executed in the same way even when it reaches the promoted ending. You may do so. Alternatively, when the promotion ends, different from the continuation control described above, the following control may be performed.

When the promotion ends, a special musical piece different from the specific musical piece is output during the jackpot game. By doing so, it is possible to clearly indicate that the promotion has ended (an event that is pleasing to the player has occurred). In addition, as described in the above embodiment, since the specific music is output during the re-variation effect, the special music cannot be output during the re-variation effect. That is, the output of the special music can be started at the same time as the start of the jackpot game (opening part) or after that. Various timings for starting the output of the special music are conceivable. The output may be started simultaneously with the start of the opening portion or in the middle of the opening portion. Further, the output may be started at the same time as the round portion is started or in the middle of the round portion. In the example shown in FIG. 11, a special piece of music is output simultaneously with the start of the round section. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 11, a dedicated opening piece of music is output in the opening portion.

Also, when the special music is started, a special video (special image layer) corresponding to it is displayed in the display area 911 so as to be visible. Since the output of the special music can be started at the same time as or after the start of the jackpot game (opening part), the output of the special video is also started at the jackpot game (opening part). At the same time as the start or later. In the example shown in FIG. 11, since the output of the special music is started at the same time as the start of the round portion, the output of the special video is started at the same time.

As mentioned above, the special music cannot be output during the re-fluctuation effect (it is inevitable that the output start timing of the specific music will be later), so in order to listen to the special music as long as possible (in a short time In order to avoid being discontinued), it is preferable that the special music is continuously output even after the round portion ends (after the last unit game ends). In other words, as shown in FIG. 11, it is preferable to continuously output the special music from the round part to the ending part. In particular, the number of rounds of the jackpot game (special first jackpot in this embodiment) when the promotion ending is reached is less than or equal to the number of rounds of the jackpot game (normal first jackpot in this embodiment) when the non-promotion ending is reached. In that case, the time required for the round part is almost the same for the former and the latter, or the former is shorter than the latter, so the special music is continuously output even in the ending part in the jackpot game when the promotion ends. It can be said that there is great significance in ensuring that

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is by no means limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

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

○ Means 1-1
The first lottery is based on the first lottery information acquired when the game ball enters the first start area, and the second lottery information is acquired when the game ball enters the second start area. A lottery means for executing a second lottery based on the above, a normal game state that encourages playing aiming for the game ball to enter the first start area, and aiming for the game ball to enter the second start area a game state setting means capable of setting a special game state which is a game state that encourages the player to play the game with the swipe and is more advantageous than the normal game state; and a memory capable of storing a predetermined number of the second lottery information. and, as a result of the second lottery, a jackpot and a different prize that the player enjoys less profit than the jackpot are set, and the jackpot is won in the second lottery in the normal game state. The gaming machine is characterized in that the probability of winning is Pt, and the probability of winning the extra prize in the second lottery in the normal game state is Pj.
However, the probability of Pj is higher than that of Pt.
According to the gaming machine described above, even when the special game state ends and the game state shifts to the normal game state, it is possible to realize an interesting game property in which one can expect to win another prize.

○ Means 1-2
When the big win is won, a big win game in which the big prize area is opened is executed, and when the other win is won, the big prize area is not opened, which is a kind of the special game state. The game machine according to means 1-1, characterized by shifting to the first special game state.
In this way, it is conceivable that another hit is shifted to the first special game state without obtaining a so-called payout ball.

○ Means 1-3
The gaming machine according to means 1-2, wherein said first special game state is characterized in that the probability of winning a big win in said second lottery is said Pt.
In this way, another hit can be made to shift to a low probability and high base state (time saving state).

○ Means 1-4
As the jackpot, a specific jackpot that shifts to the first special game state after the jackpot game ends is set, and when the jackpot is won and the transition to the first special game state is made, the first special game state While continuing until the success or failure lottery result is N1 consecutive times, if the first special game state is shifted to by winning the different hit, the first special game state is the success or failure lottery result N2 times The game machine according to means 1-3, characterized in that the game is continued until the game is continuously lost.
However, said N1 < said N2.
In this way, the profit received by the player is made larger when the player shifts to the first special game state via the special jackpot than when the player shifts to the first special game state via the specific big win. It is possible to increase the value per part.

○ Means 1-5
A means 1-3 characterized in that a second special game state is set as a kind of the special game state, and the second special game state has a probability of winning a jackpot in the second lottery of Pk, or The gaming machine according to means 1-4.
However, the probability of Pk is higher than that of Pt, and the probability of Pj is higher than that of Pk.
By doing so, rather than winning a big hit in each lottery in the second special game state, it is possible to win a different prize in each second lottery in the normal game state after the special game state is over. Therefore, more expected playability is realized.

○ Means 1-6
As a kind of the special game state, a second special game state is set in which the probability of winning a jackpot is higher than that of the first special game state, and the second special game state has a success or failure lottery result for a predetermined number of consecutive times. The first special game state, which is shifted by winning the different prize, continues until the winning lottery result is lost continuously for the same number of times as the predetermined number of times. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-3 to 1-5, characterized by:
By doing so, after the end of the second special game state, when winning another prize, the impression that the second special game state is pulled back (although it actually shifts to the first special game state) It is possible to realize a game property that gives

○ Means 2-1
A performance that constitutes a notification performance from the start of variation of the decorative pattern indicating the result of the winning or losing lottery to the stop display in the mode of indicating the result of the winning or losing lottery, wherein the decorative pattern is displayed in a winning mode indicating a win. After that, effect execution means for executing a re-variation effect that may change to another winning mode, winning game execution means for executing a winning game when the result of the lottery is a win, and from the re-variation effect to the above. a music control means for performing continuous control of continuously outputting a specific music during a winning game.
According to the gaming machine, it is possible to make the player listen to the specific music for a long time.

○ Means 2-2
While the specific music is being output, a specific image layer representing a specific video in which the melody of the specific music and video content are associated is set to be output to the display device, and the re-variation While the specific music is being output in the effect, the specific video cannot be visually recognized by the player by outputting the other image layer set in front of the specific image layer to the display device. When the continuation control is performed, the other image layer is not output at the start of the winning game or at the switching point in the middle, so that the specific image is visible to the player. The gaming machine according to Characteristic Means 2-1.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent the specific video that becomes visible to the player after the switching time and the specific music that has been output before the switching time from being deviated.

○ Means 2-3
The gaming machine according to means 2-2, wherein in the re-variation effect, a video representing the re-variation effect is output as the other image layer.
○ Means 2-4
The gaming machine according to means 2-2 or 2-3, characterized in that, from the start of the winning game to the switching time point, an image representing the opening of the winning game is output as the other image layer.
Examples of images represented by other image layers include images of re-variation effects and opening images.

○ Means 2-5
A game machine according to any one of means 2-2 to 2-4, wherein an image including the title of the specific music piece is displayed together with the specific image after the switching point of time has elapsed.
At the beginning of the specific image, the re-variation effect is being performed and cannot be visually recognized by the player. Therefore, it is preferable to display an image including the title of the specific music after the switching point of time has elapsed.

○ Means 2-6
When the re-variation effect does not lead to a promotion ending advantageous to the player, the continuous control is executed, and when the promotion ending is reached, the specific music is different from the specific music during the winning game. A gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-5, characterized in that a special musical piece is output.
By doing so, the difference between the case where the promotion ends and the case where it does not becomes clear.

○ Means 2-7
In the winning game, a unit game in which a predetermined winning area is opened is executed a plurality of times until a closing condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to means 2-6, characterized in that while the special music is stopped, it is continuously output even after the last unit game is finished.
If the specific music is output during the re-fluctuation effect, the special music cannot be output during the re-fluctuation effect. Therefore, in order to make the player listen to the special music for a relatively long time, it is preferable to continuously output the special music even after the last unit game is finished.

1 gaming machine 10 other image layer (11 re-fluctuation image layer 12 opening image layer)
20 specific image layer 30 title image 60 speaker 80 decorative pattern 90 game board 902 game area 904 start area (904a first start area 904b second start area)
91 display device 911 display area

Claims (6)

The first lottery is based on the first lottery information acquired when the game ball enters the first start area, and the second lottery information is acquired when the game ball enters the second start area. lottery means for executing a second lottery based on
A normal game state that encourages playing with the aim of entering the game ball into the first start area, and a game state that encourages playing with the aim of entering the game ball into the second start area. game state setting means capable of setting a special game state more advantageous than the normal game state;
a storage means capable of storing a predetermined number of the second lottery information;
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As a result of the second lottery, a jackpot and a separate prize with a lower profit for the player than the jackpot are set,
Although there is a possibility that the result of the second lottery in the normal game state will be the different hit, the result of the second lottery in the special game state will not be the different hit,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the probability of winning the big win in the second lottery in the normal game state is Pt, and the probability of winning the extra prize in the second lottery in the normal game state is Pj.
However, the probability of Pj is higher than that of Pt. When the jackpot is won, a jackpot game is executed in which the big prize area is opened,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the extra prize is won, a transition is made to a first special game state, which is one of the special game states, without opening the big winning area. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein, in said first special game state, the probability of winning a big win in said second lottery is said Pt. As a jackpot that is not won in the second lottery but that can be won in the first lottery , a specific jackpot that shifts to the first special game state after the jackpot game ends is set, and the specific jackpot is won. When the transition to the first special game state is made by doing so, the first special game state continues until the success or failure lottery result is N1 times consecutively,
4. When shifting to the first special game state by winning the different prize, the first special game state continues until the success or failure lottery results are lost consecutively N2 times. The game machine described.
However, said N1 < said N2. A second special game state is set as one of the special game states, and the second special game state is characterized in that the probability of winning a big hit in the second lottery is Pk. Item 4. The gaming machine according to Item 4.
However, the probability of Pk is higher than that of Pt, and the probability of Pj is higher than that of Pk. A second special game state with a higher probability of winning a jackpot than the first special game state is set as a kind of the special game state,
The second special game state continues for a predetermined number of times continuously until the result of the winning lottery is lost,
Said first special game state shifted by winning said another prize continues for the same number of times as said predetermined number of times in succession until the winning lottery result is lost. Item 6. The gaming machine according to any one of items 5.

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