JP7412818B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

A gaming machine in which bonus information such as the number of consecutive games and the number of prize balls is displayed is known (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2022-148569

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can make it appear as if the specified period continues by using bonus information.

A gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, allows a player to select which of a plurality of performance modes to be used as the performance mode during the specified period when the specified period starts. A gaming machine that executes a selection effect that prompts selection, wherein during the specified period, benefit information indicating the status of the benefits obtained during the specified period is displayed, and after the specified period ends, the specified If the specified period starts again before the conditions are met, if the same type of presentation mode as the previous specified period is selected in the selected presentation, the benefit information will not be reset, and the bonus information will not be reset. In the selection performance, if the same type of performance mode as in the previous specified period is not selected, the benefit information is reset.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to make it appear as if the specified period continues by using bonus information.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a diagram showing decorative symbols and reserved symbols displayed in the display area. (a) is a schematic diagram showing the inside of the big winning area in a unit game (a unit game that constitutes a jackpot game) in which the specific area is closed, and (b) is a diagram in which the specific area is opened. It is a schematic diagram showing the state inside the big winning area in the unit game (small winning game) in . It is a diagram for explaining the gaming nature (transition of gaming state) of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-1. It is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2 (loop-type gameplay). It is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2 (ST type gameplay). FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-3. It is a diagram for explaining a game (control of displayed images) in an advantageous first game state. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-1. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-2 (specific example 2-2-1). FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-3. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-4. It is a diagram for explaining control of standby images in each gaming state. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-1. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-3. It is a diagram for explaining a selection performance (preliminary performance) that is executed during the target change when the unexpected H is won in the advantageous first gaming state. This is a diagram for explaining that the performance mode in the second game state is also reflected during the jackpot game. It is a diagram for explaining that when a second jackpot is won in the advantageous first gaming state, a selection effect is executed during the jackpot game. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-2-1. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-2-2. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-3. It is a diagram for explaining control of privilege information. 24 is a diagram (continuation of FIG. 23) for explaining control of privilege information. FIG. (a) is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-6, and (b) is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-7. It is a diagram for explaining a step-up effect (operation sound). FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining specific example 6-2. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining specific example 6-3. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining specific example 6-4. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining specific example 6-5.

1) Basic configuration of gaming machine Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter simply referred to as gaming machine) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that, unless otherwise specified, various images in the following description include not only still images but also moving images. In addition, when it is said that "a game ball enters ○○ (winning)", strictly speaking, it means that a sensor provided in the concerned ○○ has detected a game ball that has entered. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, various values (probabilities, etc.) described below can be increased or decreased. In addition, in the following explanation, the "closed" state of various areas may be a state in which game balls cannot enter, and the "open" state may be a state in which game balls can enter; Any method may be used to achieve the possible state. In addition, unless otherwise specified, the following explanation assumes that no abnormalities occur and that the player plays the game as instructed (the player does not play any special games and plays normally). That is.

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

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

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

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

2) Playability (gameability)
2-1) Special Lottery When a game ball enters the starting area 904, a numerical value (hereinafter sometimes referred to as lottery information) is obtained from a random number source. A special lottery (special drawing lottery) is executed using the numerical values. In this embodiment, the result modes of the special lottery include a big hit, a small win, a loss, and a sudden time reduction (C time reduction) (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "sudden time"). If the numerical value as lottery information is the same as the numerical value for jackpot, it is called a jackpot, if it is the same as the numerical value for small win, it is a small win, if it is the same as the numerical value for loss, it is called a loss, and if it is the same as the numerical value for emergency, it is called an accident. It turns out. In addition, a "sudden event" is not strictly a hit (big win/small win), but it is not a miss, so in the following explanation, the sudden result of a special lottery may also be referred to as a "sudden win." be.

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

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

If a small win is won, a small win game is executed. In the small winning game, the big winning area 906 is opened and a specific area 906x provided within the big winning area 906 is opened (see FIG. 3(b)). The character "V" is attached near the specific area 906x, and the "V" is used as a wording to indicate the specific area 906x to the player. The specific area 906x is normally closed (see FIG. 3(a)), but is opened when a small hit is won (see FIG. 3(b)). In addition, two exit areas are provided in the big winning area 906, and the game ball that enters the big winning area 906 will pass through either of the two exit areas. One of the two exit areas is designated as a specific area 906x. A sensor is provided in each of the exit areas, and a game ball that passes through any of the exit areas is treated as having won a prize in the big winning area 906. In other words, the game ball that has entered the specific area 906x has also entered the big winning area 906.

When the game ball enters the specific area 906x (see FIG. 3(b)), a jackpot game is executed. In other words, it is possible not only to win a jackpot through a lottery, but also to win a jackpot via a small win (in order to win a jackpot, one game ball only needs to enter the specific area 906x). Note that a configuration may be adopted in which a specific area 906x is provided outside the big winning area 906.

The small winning game is regarded as a unit game corresponding to one round of the jackpot game obtained through the small winning game. For example, a 10-round jackpot via a small win (a jackpot in which a unit game is executed 10 times) means that the small win game (a game in which the big prize area 906 is opened and the specific area 906x is also opened) is the first round. As a game, the opening of the big winning area 906, which is executed as a subsequent jackpot game, is executed as a game in the 2nd to 10th rounds (if the game ball does not enter the specific area 906x, the opening of the big winning area 906 is executed as a subsequent jackpot game). The eye game is not executed and the game ends with only a small winning game). Note that in the 10-round jackpot, which is a direct win, 10 rounds are executed without including a small win game. Like the unit games that constitute the jackpot game, the small win game ends when at least one of the time condition and winning condition (10 prizes in this embodiment) is satisfied. If you continuously fire game balls, the winning conditions will be met first, so in a small winning game you can get the same prize balls as in a single unit game.

In this embodiment, when a small win is won, a specific area 906x will be opened together with the big winning area 906 (see FIG. 3(b)), but at that time, the game ball cannot be entered into the specific area 906x. Sufficient length is ensured for this purpose. The specific area 906x is provided on the right side of the gaming area 902, and in order for the game ball to enter the specific area 906x, the player must hit the ball to the right, but if the player continues to hit the ball to the right, it will almost certainly be determined. A game ball enters the area 906x. When winning a small hit, an instruction to execute the right hit is displayed in the display area 911, so the player only has to follow the instruction. The game ball is set to almost certainly enter the specific area 906x even if the player starts hitting the ball to the right more than ten seconds after the instruction is issued. In this way, in this embodiment, the setting is essentially that "small win = big win" (small win leads to big win). In addition, in this embodiment, the specific area 906x is in a closed state (see FIG. 3(a)) in the unit game that constitutes the jackpot game.

Note that, like the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a gaming machine that has the possibility of winning a jackpot not only when winning a jackpot but also when winning a small jackpot is referred to as a "one-type, two-type mixed machine" ( Obtaining a jackpot via a small jackpot is a "two-type" type of gameplay).

Types of jackpots (including via small wins) are broadly divided into first jackpots and second jackpots. The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the first jackpot is a jackpot that shifts to the first gaming state after the jackpot game ends, and the second jackpot is a jackpot that shifts to the second gaming state after the jackpot game ends. Further, the first jackpot is divided into a first jackpot A and a first jackpot B. The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the first jackpot A is a jackpot that shifts to the advantageous first gaming state after the jackpot game ends, and the first jackpot B is a jackpot that shifts to the standard first gaming state after the jackpot game ends. It is. The gaming states are advantageous to the player in the order of the standard first gaming state, the advantageous first gaming state, and the second gaming state (the second gaming state is the most advantageous), so the gaming state to which the player will transition after the end of the jackpot game. Accordingly, it can be said that the first jackpot B, the first jackpot A, and the second jackpot are advantageous to the player in this order (the second jackpot is the most advantageous).

The number of rounds of the jackpot game can be set as appropriate. In this embodiment, all 10 rounds are considered jackpots.

The special lottery result is notified by the decorative pattern 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911. In this embodiment, three decorative pattern groups 80g each including a plurality of types of decorative patterns 80 are set. Specifically, the left decorative pattern group 80gL displayed on the left side of the display area 911, the right decorative pattern group 80gR displayed on the right side, and the medium decoration displayed between the left decorative pattern group 80gL and the right decorative pattern group 80gR. There are three in the pattern group 80gC. A lottery result is announced based on a combination of three decorative patterns 80 (left decorative pattern 80L, right decorative pattern 80R, middle decorative pattern 80C) selected and displayed from each decorative pattern group 80g. The effect from when the three decorative symbol groups 80g start to fluctuate to when the variation stops and the combination representing the lottery result is displayed is a fluctuating performance (hereinafter referred to as "fluctuation" or "fluctuation" without specifying otherwise). The term "rotation" refers to the fluctuating performance in question). Note that in some drawings, illustration of the decorative pattern 80 is omitted. In this embodiment, when a jackpot or a small win (a small win that can obtain a jackpot) is achieved, a "win combination" that is a set of three decorative symbols 80 of the same type is displayed. When an emergency occurs, an "emergency combination" is displayed. The unexpected combination may be different from the winning combination. Although the details will be described later, in this embodiment, emergency H and emergency B are provided, so when emergency H occurs, "emergency H combination" is displayed, and when emergency B occurs, "emergency H combination" is displayed. "Combination B" is displayed. In this embodiment, the "emergency H combination" is the combination "1, 3, 5" from the left, and the "emergency B combination" is the combination "2, 4, 6" from the left. When the result is a loss, a "loss combination" is displayed. The losing combination is different from both the winning combination and the unexpected combination (the unexpected H combination and the unexpected B combination). However, since the unexpected combinations are not all of the same type and may appear to be out of place, the unexpected combination is displayed in a small size near the outer edge of the display area 911 at the end of the fluctuation in the case of fluctuations indicating sudden winnings ( This is a mode that is less conspicuous than the display mode of a winning combination or a losing combination at the end of a winning variation or a losing variation (a mode in which the decorative patterns 80 forming the combination are displayed in a smaller size).

Note that a pattern other than the decorative pattern 80 (separate pattern; not shown) may be displayed. For example, in this embodiment, when winning a small hit and winning a jackpot, three sets of the same type of decorative patterns 80 are displayed, but when winning a jackpot and winning a small hit, different patterns are displayed. The mode may be different (a different symbol may be used to distinguish whether a jackpot or a small jackpot has been won). Further, at the time of an unexpected win, the different symbol may be set in a different manner from both the case of a hit (big hit, small win) and the time of a loss (a mode in which it is possible to recognize that the player has won suddenly by the different symbol). The separate symbol may be displayed in the display area 911 or may be displayed outside the display area 911 (a lighting pattern of a lamp or the like displayed outside the display area 911).

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

The first gaming state is divided into an advantageous first gaming state (hereinafter sometimes referred to as state A) and a reference first gaming state (hereinafter sometimes referred to as state B). The first advantageous gaming state is a state in which a low opening/closing mode (details will be described later) is set. The standard first gaming state is a state in which a high opening/closing mode (details will be described later) is set. Although details will be described later, due to the difference in opening and closing modes, the advantageous first gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the standard first gaming state. Further, the second gaming state (hereinafter sometimes referred to as state H) is also a state in which the high opening/closing mode is set. The second gaming state is the most advantageous state (highest state) for the player. In this embodiment, the second gaming state is named "○○ Chance".

2-3) Opening/closing mode There are two opening/closing modes: a low opening/closing mode and a high opening/closing mode. The low opening/closing mode is a state in which there is no time saving (a state with no time saving), and the high opening/closing mode is a state in which there is a so-called time saving (a state with a time saving). The low opening/closing mode and the high opening/closing mode differ in the ease with which the second starting region 904b is opened. The second starting area 904b is an area that is normally closed (game balls cannot enter when it is closed), and is an area that is opened by winning a normal lottery (so-called "Electric Chew (area)"). )”). The normal lottery is executed when a game ball enters the normal area 905. The normal area 905 is provided on the right side of the gaming area 902 (see FIG. 1). In other words, it is provided at a position where the game ball can enter when "hitting to the right". When the second starting area 904b is in the open state, the game ball will relatively easily enter the second starting area 904b by "hitting right".

The probability of winning a normal lottery when the high opening/closing mode is set is higher than the probability of winning a regular lottery when the low opening/closing mode is set. The probability of winning the normal lottery when the low opening/closing mode is set may be 0%. Further, the probability of winning the normal lottery when the high opening/closing mode is set may be 100%. Therefore, basically, the game ball enters the second starting area 904b (starting area 904) more easily when the high opening/closing mode is set than when the low opening/closing mode is set. This can be said to be advantageous for players. However, as will be described in detail later, there is no such relationship between the advantageous first gaming state and the reference first gaming state.

In the state where the low opening/closing mode is set, there is a possibility that the special lottery will trigger a shift to the high opening/closing mode. Specifically, if the result of the special lottery is "sudden", after the fluctuation ends, the transition to high opening/closing mode (state with time reduction) is executed (from the next fluctuation to "high"). (open/close mode). In other words, the "sudden event" is one in which a transition to the gaming state occurs without going through a jackpot game, and is, so to speak, a lottery result that results in the acquisition of the "right to transition to the gaming state (transition to high opening/closing mode)". I can say that. On the other hand, if the player is already in the high opening/closing mode, there will be no transition to the mode without going through such a jackpot game (there will be no "sudden" win). In other words, since you are already in the state of "time savings", you will not suddenly shift to the "time savings" state without hitting the jackpot. ).

2-4) Suspension When the game ball enters the starting area 904 and new lottery information is acquired, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is in the state of fluctuation corresponding to the lottery information acquired earlier. When the performance is being performed (when the decorative pattern 80 is changing), a storage means (not shown) is provided for storing the new lottery information as pending information (pending). The reservation information stored in the storage means may be displayed as a reservation symbol 70 (see FIG. 2). The pending symbols 70 are divided into pending symbols 71 during fluctuation and pending symbols 72 before fluctuation. The fluctuating pending symbol 71 is lottery information for which the fluctuating performance for the result of the corresponding special lottery has started but the fluctuating performance has not ended (hereinafter sometimes referred to as fluctuating pending information). It indicates existence. The pre-fluctuation pending symbol 72 indicates the existence of lottery information (hereinafter sometimes referred to as pre-fluctuation pending information) in which the fluctuating performance regarding the result of the corresponding special lottery has not started. Note that the floating pending symbol 71 is not strictly a "holding" (holding information), but is generally referred to as "the floating holding" etc. (it is recognized as a type of holding), so it is "holding". shall be included in the concept of Further, the order in which the special lottery results corresponding to the pre-change pending symbols 72 are completed (so-called pending "extinguishing order") is earlier as they are closer to the pending symbols 71 during variation.

An upper limit is determined for the maximum number of stored pre-change pending information. In this embodiment, a maximum of four pieces of pre-change pending information obtained by winning in the first starting area 904a are stored (maximum number of stored special drawings 1 pending = 4). On the other hand, there is no area provided for storing the pre-change pending information obtained by winning the second starting area 904b (maximum storage number of special figure 2 pending = 0). Therefore, in this embodiment, the reserved symbol 70 is not displayed in the second game state where the game ball should be fired (hit right) toward the second starting area 904b. Further, among the first game states in which the game ball should be fired toward the first starting area 904a (the game ball should be hit to the left), the advantageous first game state is a state that ends in one rotation, so the pending symbol 70 is not displayed. First, the pending symbol 70 is displayed in the standard first gaming state. Note that in some drawings, illustration of the reserved symbol 70 is omitted.

2-5) Transition of gaming state, etc. (see Figure 4)
In the reset state in which a predetermined reset operation (an operation that can be performed by the gaming parlor (gaming clerk) who has access to the inside of the gaming machine, and not an operation that can be performed by the player), the first advantageous gaming state (state A). Note that the reset operation is not turning the power OFF/ON. Therefore, when a reset operation is not performed and the power is simply turned OFF/ON, the previous gaming state is inherited. In this embodiment, resetting the RAM provided in the gaming machine 1 (performing RAM clearing) is considered as a reset operation. However, unlike the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the configuration may be such that turning the power OFF/ON is a reset operation.

In the first advantageous gaming state (state A), the player plays a left-handed game. The first lottery information is acquired when the game ball enters the first starting area 904a, and the first special lottery (special figure 1 lottery) is executed based on the first lottery information. The first special lottery in the first advantageous gaming state is set so that the result is a "jackpot" at 1/349 and a "sudden win" at 348/349. In other words, in the first special lottery in the advantageous first gaming state, there is no "missing" lottery result. The "emergency" is divided into emergency H and emergency B. When the lottery result is suddenly H, the game shifts to the second gaming state (state H) from the next variation. When the sudden situation B occurs, the next variation shifts to the standard first gaming state (state B). In this embodiment, the probability of emergency H is 68/349, and the probability of emergency B is 280/349.

In the standard first gaming state (state B), the player plays a left-handed game (the reason why the player is not in a state where he should play right-handed will be explained later). The first lottery information is acquired when the game ball enters the first starting area 904a, and the first special lottery (special figure 1 lottery) is executed based on the first lottery information. The result of the first special lottery in the standard first gaming state is a "jackpot" at 1/349 and a "loss" at 348/349. In other words, the jackpot probability is the same as in the advantageous first gaming state, but there is no chance of winning "suddenly" and it is a state in which you will lose unless you hit the jackpot. In other words, since the standard first gaming state is already in the high opening/closing mode (state with time reduction), as a result of the first special lottery, there is an "emergency" (right to shift to the high opening/closing mode (special transition right described later)). ) will not occur. In the case of a jackpot, the distribution (jackpot distribution) is that 50% is the second jackpot, 18% is the first jackpot A, and 32% is the first jackpot B.

In this embodiment, the relief function is activated when the special lottery is lost a predetermined number of times in succession in the standard first gaming state. The value of the predetermined number of times can be set as appropriate, but it is preferably a value that is three times or more the denominator of the jackpot probability (349 in this embodiment). In this embodiment, the predetermined number of times is 1324 times. When the rescue function is activated (after the variation of 1324 consecutive losses), the game shifts to the advantageous first game state without executing the jackpot game. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which such a relief function is not provided.

In the second gaming state, the player plays a right-handed game. Since the second game state is a state in which it is easy to win the normal lottery, the second starting area 904b is opened relatively easily, and the second lottery information is released when the game ball enters the second starting area 904b. be obtained. That is, the second gaming state is a so-called "high base state" in which the game ball can easily enter the second starting area 904b. A second special lottery (special drawing 2 lottery) is executed in response to the acquisition of the second lottery information. The second special lottery is set so that the result is a "big win" at 1/349 and a "small win" at 348/349 (after all, the probability of a jackpot is the same in any gaming state) 1/349). In other words, there is no "miss" as a lottery result, and there is a 1/1 (100%) chance of winning (big win or small win). (There is no chance that you will be selected "out of the blue" under the current circumstances.) In addition, the opening time of the specific area 906x is extremely long, and the probability of a small win obtained through the second special lottery is almost 100% if the player continuously shoots the game ball at the specific area 906x. The game ball enters the specific area 906x (see FIG. 3(b)). In other words, winning a small win through the second special lottery will lead to winning a jackpot with an almost 100% probability, and is practically of the same value as winning a jackpot. Therefore, the second gaming state can be said to be a state in which a jackpot can be won at a rate of 1/1 (100%), and is the most advantageous gaming state for the player (a state that the player should aim for). . It should be noted that since the second gaming state is a high opening/closing mode (a state with time saving), an "emergency" does not occur as a result of the second special lottery. In addition, the second gaming state is a state that ends when the second special lottery is executed once (a time-saving state that ends when the special drawing 2 lottery is executed once), and the first special lottery is executed. It does not end even if it is done. As mentioned above, the jackpot probability in the second special lottery is practically 1/1, so any configuration that ensures that the second special lottery will be executed once is sufficient (the actual jackpot probability is is meaningless since it is 1/1, but it may be set so that the number of executions of the second special lottery, which is the condition for ending the time saving, is two or more times).

The distribution (jackpot distribution) of the jackpots (including via small wins) obtained in the second gaming state is that 81% are second jackpots and 19% are first jackpots A. That is, there is a probability of 81% that the game returns to the second game state after the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the probability of consecutive wins (probability of continuation of the second gaming state) is 81%.

Although the standard first game state is the high opening/closing mode, the opening time (the time during which the game ball can enter) of the second starting area 904b in the case of winning the normal lottery is extremely short (unless there is a fraudulent act etc.) It is so short that it is impossible to enter the second starting region 904b), and it is virtually impossible (very difficult or impossible) to enter the game ball into the second starting region 904b. Therefore, it can be said that the reference first gaming state is a state (low base state) in which the benefits of the high opening/closing mode cannot be obtained, unlike the second gaming state (high base state) which is the same high opening/closing mode. Therefore, it is more disadvantageous for the player to play right-handed in the standard first gaming state than to play left-handed (because of this setting, it is assumed that players should play left-handed in the standard first gaming state). (This means that it is in a gaming state.) Therefore, in the standard first gaming state, the player plays the game with the aim of winning the jackpot by hitting the ball to the left and causing the game ball to enter the first starting area 904a (first special lottery).

2-6) Characteristics of each gaming state (see Figure 4)
The difference (difference regarding the player's profit) between the advantageous first gaming state and the standard first gaming state, which are the same first gaming state (state where players should play left-handed), is as follows. If a jackpot is won in the first special lottery in the first advantageous gaming state, and it is a second jackpot, the player moves to the second gaming state, which is the highest state ("R11" in FIG. 4). Furthermore, since the advantageous first gaming state is a low opening/closing mode, it is possible to "suddenly" win in the first special lottery. If the sudden moment is “Sudden moment H” (68/349), the game moves to the second gaming state which is the highest state without going through the jackpot (second jackpot) (“R12” in FIG. 4). . On the other hand, in the standard first gaming state, there is no chance of winning in the first special lottery. Therefore, in order to move to the second gaming state, which is the highest state, there is no choice but to win a jackpot (second jackpot) (the only way to move to the second gaming state is at "R2" in FIG. 4). In this way, the advantageous first gaming state and the standard first gaming state have a route to win the second jackpot (jackpot route) as a route to move to the second gaming state, which is the highest state. (The probability of winning the second jackpot (0.5/349) is also the same). In the advantageous first gaming state, in addition to the jackpot route, there is also a route that allows you to move to the second gaming state without winning the jackpot by winning the "Sudden H" (hereinafter, a route where you can get an advantage by winning the "Sudden H"). The right to transition to the second gaming state without going through a jackpot is also referred to as a "special transition right," and the transition to the second gaming state by winning the "Sudden H" is also referred to as a "transition without going through a jackpot." This means that it is more advantageous than the standard first gaming state (the value of the first special lottery is higher). In other words, since the advantageous first gaming state is a low opening/closing mode, it is possible to win in an unexpected situation, and the standard first gaming state, which is a high opening/closing mode (although it is a high opening/closing mode, does not take advantage of its benefits) This means that it is more advantageous than the state in which it cannot be received.

As described above, in the first special lottery in the advantageous first gaming state, the "1/349 jackpot" and "68/349 sudden H" are advantageous results for the player (substantive "win"). ), it can be said that "280/349 sudden B" is a disadvantageous result for the player (substantial "miss"). If you win in "Emergency B", you will immediately move to the standard first gaming state (hereinafter, the right to move to the standard first gaming state without going through a jackpot, which is obtained by winning "Emergency B", will be referred to as "Normal"). Therefore, the advantageous first gaming state is "69/349" ("1/349 jackpot" + "68/349 sudden win") in one first special lottery. This is a situation in which subtracting the probability of ``H'') results in an advantageous result for the player. Considering this, the advantageous first gaming state is better than the standard first gaming state in which winning the "1/349 jackpot" is the only advantageous result (other than that, the results are unfavorable). It can be said that this is a situation in which there is a great advantage.

In addition, the result of the first special lottery in the advantageous first gaming state is a "jackpot" or "sudden win" and there is no loss, so the advantageous first gaming state is "one special lottery" after the transition. This can be said to be a state in which only one special lottery is executed (a jackpot win or a change in gaming state always occurs after one special lottery is executed). Then, if the result of the first special lottery in the advantageous first gaming state is "Sudden B" with the highest probability, the system moves to the standard first gaming state, and in the standard first gaming state, there is a "jackpot" or Since the first special lottery of "losers" is executed, playing in the standard first gaming state is similar to playing in the conventional normal gaming state (aiming at winning a jackpot and then moving to an advantageous gaming state). It can be said that it is the same as (gaming). Among the gaming states, the frequency of receiving a special lottery is highest in the standard first gaming state (longest stay time), and the least frequency of receiving a special lottery in the first advantageous gaming state (shortest staying time). )Become.

Further, in this embodiment, after the reset operation is performed, the first advantageous gaming state is established. Since the reset operation can be performed by the gaming parlor, the gaming parlor can arbitrarily choose whether or not to set the advantageous first gaming state (choose whether to set the advantageous first gaming state at the time of opening. This means that it is possible. Therefore, there is an advantage for the game parlor side in that the range of business formats is expanded.

In addition, in this embodiment, the second game state, which is the highest state, has a successive winning probability (continuation probability) of 81% (second jackpot ratio), but if it is missed (rate of second jackpot), it is 19%. In this case, the first jackpot A is achieved, and after the jackpot game, the game shifts to the advantageous first gaming state. In other words, even if you unfortunately do not win consecutive games (do not move to the second gaming state again), you can move to the advantageous first gaming state and benefit from the advantageous first gaming state (“69/349 '', the player can receive a lottery with an advantageous result. Not only if you win the "Second Jackpot" of 0.5/349 in the first advantageous gaming state, but also if you win the "Sudden H" of 68/349, the jackpot transfer will occur and you will immediately win the second jackpot. 2. You can return to the gaming state. Since there is a realistic probability of winning 68/349 in one lottery, there is sufficient expectation that the player will return to the second gaming state (so-called "pullback").

Furthermore, in this embodiment, even if a jackpot is won in the first gaming state (advantageous first gaming state, standard first gaming state), the game does not shift to the second gaming state unless it is a second jackpot. However, even if it is not the second jackpot, if it is the first jackpot A, it will move to the advantageous first gaming state after the jackpot game, so we are hoping to win the accidental H in the advantageous first gaming state. It is a game that can be enjoyed.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, if the game loses a predetermined number of times (1324 times in this embodiment) in the standard first gaming state, the relief function is activated and the game shifts to the advantageous first gaming state. In other words, if you lose a certain number of times in a row, you will be given a chance for a special lottery in which you may win the "Sudden H" (there is a possibility that the jackpot will be transferred without going through the jackpot). Become. By doing so, it is possible to promote gaming in the standard first gaming state (the most disadvantageous state).

Hereinafter, specific examples of improving, modifying, embodying, etc. the matters related to the above-mentioned gameplay will be explained. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of items described using the following specific examples are applied.

○Specific example 1-1
A "loss" may occur in the first special lottery in the first advantageous gaming state. For example, the probability of each event occurring as a result of the first special lottery in the first advantageous gaming state is 1/349 for a jackpot, 40/349 for a surprise H, 40/349 for a surprise B, and 268/349 for a loss. (See FIG. 5). In the case of a loss, no transition of the gaming state occurs and the first advantageous gaming state continues. In other words, the first special lottery in the first advantageous gaming state is executed again.

By doing this, a gaming feature is provided in which the advantageous first gaming state continues as long as the result of the first special lottery is a loss. From another perspective, while aiming to win the jackpot or win the unexpected H before winning the unexpected B and moving to the standard first gaming state (the advantageous first gaming state ends), , the game can be continued (carried over) in the event of a loss.

○Specific example 1-2
A "loss" may occur in the second special lottery in the second gaming state. For example, the probability of each event occurring as a result of the second special lottery in the second gaming state is set to be 1/349 for a jackpot, 100/349 for a small win, and 248/349 for a loss. In other words, the total probability of a jackpot including direct wins and small wins is set to 101/349 (see FIGS. 6 and 7).

In the case of this example, the gameplay differs depending on how many times the time saving number X of the second gaming state (the number of times the high opening/closing mode is continued) is set. For example, if the number of time saving times X is extremely large (for example, X = 10,000 times) (see FIG. 6), a configuration in which it is virtually guaranteed that the second gaming state will continue until the next jackpot or small win is won; This is a so-called "loop type" gameplay (if the probability that the second gaming state continues until the next jackpot or small win is 99.9% or more, it is considered to be a "loop type" type). In addition, like the second gaming state of the above embodiment, the configuration in which the actual jackpot probability is 1/1 even if the number of time reductions is 1 is a "loop type" gameplay where the next jackpot is guaranteed. You can say that.

On the other hand, if the time saving number X is reduced (for example, X = 10 times) to the extent that it is not known whether the second gaming state will continue until the next jackpot or small win is won (see Figure 7), the so-called "ST type" ” gameplay. In the case of ST type gameplay, the gaming state to which the second gaming state ends (after losing X times in a row) may be the advantageous first gaming state or the standard first gaming state. It may be. As in the example shown in FIG. 7, if the configuration is such that the transition to the advantageous first gaming state occurs after the end of the second gaming state, there is a chance of transitioning to the second gaming state again after the so-called ST exit (suddenly winning H). The gameplay is characterized by opportunities (opportunities).

In the case of loop-type gameplay, it is necessary to set the part of the jackpot that can be won in the second gaming state not to be the second jackpot (the first jackpot is set as part of the jackpot that can be won). (see Figure 6). In other words, it is necessary to allocate jackpots that fall from the second gaming state. On the other hand, in the case of ST type gameplay, all of the jackpots that can be won in the second gaming state may be distributed as second jackpots (it is possible to have a configuration where jackpot acquisition = consecutive wins). ) (see Figure 7). Differently from this, a part may be set to be the first jackpot.

As the second game state, a configuration may be provided in which both a "loop type" as shown in FIG. 6 and an "ST type" as shown in FIG. 7 are provided. For example, as the second jackpot, there is a second jackpot A that moves to the second gaming state of "loop type" as shown in FIG. 6 after the jackpot game ends, and a second jackpot A of the "ST type" as shown in FIG. 7 after the jackpot game ends. The configuration is such that a second jackpot B that transitions to a gaming state is provided.

○Specific example 1-3
The configuration is such that there is no jackpot that shifts to a standard first game state after the jackpot game ends. In accordance with the above embodiment, the first jackpot B is not provided (see FIG. 8).

With this configuration, if you win a jackpot in the first gaming state (advantageous first gaming state, standard first gaming state) and it is not the second jackpot (the transition to the second gaming state is Even if the game cannot be realized), the game will move to the first advantageous gaming state. In other words, if you win a jackpot, even if you do not move to the second gaming state, which is the highest state, you will move to the first advantageous gaming state (when you win a jackpot, at least an unexpected It is possible to realize a gaming feature in which you can get a chance to win H.

3) Control of various images in the first advantageous gaming state In the first advantageous gaming state, special images that are displayed only in the first advantageous gaming state (not displayed in the standard first gaming state or the second gaming state) are used. A certain advantageous image 10 is displayed (see FIG. 9(a)). The advantageous image 10 is displayed before the start of variation in the advantageous first gaming state (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "before variation"), and represents the characteristics of the advantageous first gaming state. It is assumed that As mentioned above, it is possible for the advantageous first gaming state to shift to the second gaming state even without winning a jackpot (transition without going through a jackpot) by suddenly winning H (obtaining special transition rights). It is possible to receive the first special lottery, which is advantageous in certain respects. Therefore, in the present embodiment, before the change, the advantageous image 10 including the words "Play the game on this one ball" is displayed in the display area 911. In other words, the words "one ball" suggest a single lottery (entering of the game ball into the starting area 904), and the words "play the game" suggest a state of expectation to some extent. Further, the advantageous image 10 in this embodiment is also a background image (background image exclusively for the advantageous first gaming state) that is displayed as the background of the decorative symbol 80 that is on standby in preparation for a change.

Before the first advantageous gaming state changes, in addition to the advantageous image 10, an instruction image 12 is displayed. The instruction image 12 is an image for indicating to the player that the game ball should be fired aiming at the first starting area 904a. In this embodiment, an instruction image 12 including an "arrow" pointing to the first starting area 904a is displayed (see FIG. 9(a)). In addition to or instead of such an image pointing to the first starting area 904a, the image may include characters such as "Aim".

In addition, in the first advantageous gaming state after the reset operation, decorative symbols 80 that are on standby in preparation for fluctuations are displayed together with the above-mentioned advantageous image 10 and instruction image 12. In the first advantageous gaming state after the reset operation, the decorative symbols 80 may be displayed in a fixed manner (post-reset manner). For example, the combination arranged in the order of "1, 2, 3" from the left is set as the post-reset mode (see FIG. 9(a)). On the other hand, although not shown, in the advantageous first gaming state after the first jackpot A, the winning combination (three sets of the same decorative symbols 80) that announced the first jackpot A is on standby in preparation for change. It is said that Therefore, before the first advantageous gaming state changes (before the start of the target change described later), by looking at the decorative symbol 80 that is waiting in preparation for the change, it is possible to determine whether the first advantageous gaming state is the first advantageous gaming state after the reset operation. , it is possible to distinguish whether the player is in the advantageous first gaming state after the first jackpot A.

The player fires a game ball toward the first starting area 904a (hitting to the left) according to the instructions in the instruction image 12, and the first special lottery is executed when the game ball enters the first starting area 904a. At the same time, a variation effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as target variation) to notify the result is started. The instruction image 12 is erased when the target variation is started (see FIG. 9(b)). In this embodiment, it is erased at the same time as the target variation starts. In other words, the instruction image 12 is erased with the start of the fluctuating effect in which the winning of the sudden H (acquisition of the special transition right) can be announced.

Note that "triggered by the start of the target change" includes not only the situation at the same time as the target change starts, but also the manner in which it is deleted after a certain period of time (about 2 seconds at most) has elapsed. . That is, from the player's viewpoint, a time lag to the extent that it feels like the instruction image 12 has been erased as a result of the game ball entering the first starting area 904a is allowed.

Since the first advantageous gaming state has not ended at the time when the target change starts, in view of this, the instruction image 12 should be allowed to remain displayed. The reason for erasing the instruction image 12 with the start of the target variation as an opportunity is as follows. In the first special lottery in the advantageous first gaming state, there is a possibility that the player suddenly wins H and shifts to the second gaming state (a transition without a jackpot occurs). However, if the left-handed hit continues while the target variation is being executed, and the game ball enters the first starting area 904a and the special figure 1 hold (pre-change hold information) is acquired, the second game Even after shifting to the state, the first special lottery based on the special drawing 1 reservation will be executed. Although the probability is not very high, if you win the jackpot in this first special lottery, there is a 50% probability that the jackpot will become the first jackpot A. In other words, the probability (50%) that if you win the jackpot in the first special lottery with the remaining special drawing 1 reserved, it will be the first jackpot A (50%) is the probability (50%) that if you win the jackpot in the second special lottery This is higher than the probability of winning the first jackpot A (19%). In other words, the first special lottery is a lottery that is more disadvantageous for the player than the second special lottery, and if the player wins a jackpot in the disadvantageous lottery, there is a high probability that the second gaming state will end. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the target variation starts, the instruction image 12 is displayed in order to prevent the game ball from being fired any more (to prevent the special figure 1 hold from being acquired). I have to. In other words, it is preferable that only one game ball enters the first starting area 904a in the advantageous first gaming state, so if the target variation is started (one game ball enters the first starting area 904a) case), the instruction image 12 is deleted so that no more game balls enter the first starting area 904a (two or more game balls do not enter the first starting area 904a in the advantageous first gaming state). This means that they are doing the same thing.

In this embodiment, the advantageous image 10 is also erased together with the instruction image 12 (see FIG. 9(b)). The advantageous image 10 can also be said to be an image that suggests that the situation is to aim at the first starting region 904a, so when the target change starts, the advantageous image 10 is also deleted and no more game balls are fired. to avoid being

In the target variation, an effect is executed to notify the result of the first special lottery in the first advantageous gaming state. The specific aspect thereof may be of any kind. In this embodiment, the player is prompted to operate the operating means 60 (for example, the push button 61) (see FIG. 9(b)), and this is used as an opportunity to perform a performance in a manner corresponding to the result of the first special lottery. be done. As mentioned above, winning the jackpot or the sudden H is an advantageous result for the player, so when winning the jackpot or the sudden H, there is an effect (advantageous effect) that indicates that the situation is pleasant for the player. (See FIG. 9(c-1)) is executed, and when the player unexpectedly wins B, an effect (disadvantageous effect) indicating that the situation is unfortunate for the player (see FIG. 9(c-2)) is executed. Ru. The effects when winning a jackpot and when winning an unexpected H may be different. That is, if it is a jackpot, a jackpot performance is executed, and if it is a sudden H, a performance indicating a transition to the second gaming state (○○ chance) is executed. The disadvantageous performance may be a performance indicating a transition to the standard first gaming state (XX stage) (see FIG. 9(c-2)). Although not shown in FIG. 9, by the end of the target variation, the sudden H combination is displayed when the sudden H is won, and the sudden B combination is displayed when the sudden B is won.

Hereinafter, specific examples will be described in which matters related to the control of various images in the first advantageous gaming state are improved, modified, and embodied. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of items described using the following specific examples are applied.

○Specific example 2-1
In addition to the instruction image 12 being erased with the start of the target variation, an image (hereinafter referred to as It is assumed that the stop request image 14) is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 10(b)). For example, it is assumed that a stop request image 14 including characters such as "stop" or "stop" (STOP) is displayed. Note that, as a matter of course, the stop request image 14 is not displayed in the state before the start of the target variation (see FIG. 10(a)).

It is conceivable that even if the instruction image 12 is simply erased, there will be a certain number of players who will continue firing without noticing it. By doing as in this example, it can be expected that more players will stop firing after the target variation has started.

○Specific example 2-2
Depending on the result of the first special lottery in the advantageous first gaming state, the instruction image 12 may not be erased with the start of the target variation. In other words, the instruction image 12 is sometimes erased with the start of the target variation, and the instruction image 12 is sometimes not erased with the start of the target variation. However, regardless of the configuration, if the result of the first special lottery is "Sudden H", the instruction image 12 is erased with the start of the target change (Fig. 11 (b-1) Reference). In addition, "the instruction image 12 is not erased with the start of the target change" means that the instruction image 12 is not erased at the timing (triggered with the start of the target change) when the instruction image 12 is erased in the case of "Sudden H". This means that the instruction image 12 is erased at a later timing (before the first advantageous gaming state ends).
In addition, in the case of this example, the result of the first special lottery is limited depending on whether the instruction image 12 is deleted at the start of the target change (the result of the lottery is determined at the beginning of the target change). It has the disadvantage that it can be predicted to some extent. If such a drawback is to be eliminated, it is preferable that the instruction image 12 be erased at the start of the target change, regardless of the result of the first special lottery, as in the above embodiment.

<Specific example 2-2-1> (see Figure 11)
Even if a target change in which the result of the first special lottery is "Sudden B" starts, the instruction image 12 is not deleted as a trigger (see FIG. 11(b-2)). In the case of "Sudden B", the game shifts to the standard first gaming state after the target variation ends. The standard first gaming state is the most disadvantageous gaming state for the player, and is the gaming state in which players aim to win the jackpot, so the special drawing 1 reservation (remaining reservation) obtained in the advantageous first gaming state It is not disadvantageous for the player to win the jackpot. Therefore, the instruction image 12 is made to remain even if the target change starts when the result of the first special lottery is "Emergency B".

<Specific example 2-2-2> (not shown)
As explained in the above specific example 1-1, it is assumed that the configuration is such that a "miss" may occur as a result of the first special lottery. In such a configuration, even if a target change is started in which the result of the first special lottery is a "miss", the instruction image 12 is not deleted as a trigger. In the case of a "miss", the first advantageous gaming state will be maintained even if the target change ends, so the instruction image 12 will remain as there is not much of a disadvantage in acquiring the special drawing 1 hold. Make it. However, if the maximum memory number of special drawing 1 pending is 2 or more, after the target fluctuation becomes "miss", "Sudden H" will be won in the next fluctuation and the game will move to the second gaming state. However, there is a possibility that you will win the jackpot (first jackpot A) with the remaining special drawing 1 pending. Therefore, if you take that point into consideration, if the maximum number of stored special drawings 1 is 2 or more, even if it is a target fluctuation that is a "miss", the instruction image 12 will be triggered by the start of the target fluctuation. It may be better to erase the .

○Specific example 2-3
An image (game explanation image 16) that shows the player that the preferred game mode is to allow only one game ball to enter the first starting area 904a before the target change starts (before the change). It is displayed in the display area 911. For example, a game explanation image 16 including characters such as "Please stop firing when you win one prize" is displayed (see FIG. 12(a)). By doing this, the player can know in advance that only one game ball needs to enter the first starting area 904a, so an event occurs in which two or more game balls are placed in the prize. It becomes difficult to do. Note that the game explanation image 16 is preferably deleted when the target change starts.

Instead of the erased game explanation image 16, a stop request image 14 as described in specific example 2-1 may be displayed (see FIG. 12(b)). By doing so, after the event explained by the game explanation image 16 (that only one game ball needs to enter the first starting area 904a) occurs, the game explanation image 16 Since this replaces the stop request image 14 indicating that firing is not necessary, it is easy to understand that a situation has arisen in which firing should be stopped.

○Specific example 2-4
It is assumed that at least a portion of the game board 90 (game board) is formed of a material that is light-transmissive (hereinafter, the light-transmissive portion is referred to as a light-transmissive portion 90a). At least the upper side of the portion of the game board 90 where the first starting area 904a is provided is defined as a light transmitting portion 90a. A part of the display area 911 is made to overlap with the light transmitting section 90a. The instruction image 12 is displayed in a portion of the display area 911 that overlaps with the light transmitting portion 90a (see FIG. 13). That is, at least a portion of the instruction image 12 is visible through the light transmitting portion 90a of the game board 90. By doing so, the instruction image 12 can be displayed near the first starting area 904a, and it becomes easy to understand that the situation is such that the first starting area 904a should be aimed. Note that at least a portion of the advantageous image 10 may also be made visible through the light transmitting portion 90a of the game board 90.

4) Control of Standby Image In the present embodiment, the standby image 20 (see FIGS. 14(a-2) and (b-2)) may be displayed in a state where the changing effect is not being executed (non-changing state). The standby image 20 is an image for emphasizing that the game is in a non-fluctuation state (no game is being played). The standby image 20 may have any specific form. A video that introduces the original work that is the motif of the gaming machine 1, a video that introduces the manufacturer who created the gaming machine 1, a video that introduces the game method, and a production that can be executed as a production that makes up the fluctuating production. It is conceivable to use an introduction video, etc., or a combination of these. Furthermore, it is preferable that the item include an element (for example, the words "demo movie") that clearly indicates to the player that the item is on standby (not changing). Further, the standby image 20 may include a so-called customization screen such as volume, light intensity, probability of occurrence of various effects, etc.

In this embodiment, the image layer representing the standby image 20 is placed in the forefront (at least in front of the image layer of the decorative pattern 80 and its background image, which are on standby in preparation for the start of fluctuation). The standby image 20 in this embodiment is assumed to be displayed in the entire display area 911. Therefore, when the standby image 20 is displayed, the decorative pattern 80 and its background image, which are waiting for the start of fluctuation, are not visible (see FIGS. 14(a-2) and (b-2)). . However, this does not negate a configuration in which the standby image 20 is displayed in a part of the display area 911. In any case, the state in which the standby image 20 is displayed is a state in which the decorative patterns 80, etc., which are waiting for the start of fluctuation, cannot be seen or are difficult to see. It can be said that there is). If entry of a game ball into the starting area 904 is detected while the standby image 20 is displayed, the corresponding fluctuating performance is started and the standby image 20 is erased.

The conditions under which the standby image 20 is displayed are defined as predetermined conditions. In this embodiment, the predetermined condition is satisfied if the non-fluctuation state is maintained for a predetermined period (20 seconds) after the non-fluctuation state is entered (the fluctuation state does not change). To put it simply, the standby image 20 can be displayed if the non-gaming state continues for a certain amount of time. However, although the predetermined condition is an essential condition for the standby image 20 to be displayed, even if the predetermined condition is met, the standby image 20 is not necessarily displayed, and the standby image 20 may be displayed. The situation differs depending on the type of game state at that time (the state in which the game ball should be launched toward the starting area 904). Hereinafter, a gaming state in which the standby image 20 is displayed when a predetermined condition is met in a non-fluctuation state will be referred to as a "standby permission type" (gaming state), and a standby image 20 will be displayed even if a predetermined condition is met in a non-fluctuation state. A gaming state in which 20 is not displayed is sometimes referred to as a "standby prohibited type" (gaming state).

In this embodiment, among the three types of gaming states, the reference first gaming state and the second gaming state are "standby permission type" gaming states. That is, in the standard first gaming state or the second gaming state, if the non-fluctuation state continues for a predetermined period of time, the standby image 20 is displayed (see FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b)). The standby image 20 displayed in the standard first gaming state and the standby image 20 displayed in the second gaming state may be of different modes. That is, the standby image 20 "for the reference first gaming state" and the standby image 20 "for the second gaming state" may be prepared separately.

On the other hand, the first advantageous gaming state is a "standby prohibited" gaming state. That is, in the advantageous first gaming state, no matter how long the non-variable state continues, the standby image 20 is never displayed (see FIG. 14(c)). As described above, in the advantageous first gaming state, the advantageous image 10 and the instruction image 12 are displayed before the start of the target variation (before variation). In other words, it can be said that the game is promoted by displaying an image that suggests that the first advantageous gaming state is an advantageous situation, or an image that shows how to play the game in that state. Even so, if the standby image 20 is displayed, the advantageous image 10 and the instruction image 12 will become invisible (or difficult to see) due to the standby image 20. Before the game state changes, the standby image 20 is not displayed even if a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the advantageous image 10 and instruction image 12 are always visible as they are.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which matters related to the control of the standby image 20 are improved, modified, and embodied will be described. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of items described using the following specific examples are applied.

○Specific example 3-1
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the advantageous first gaming state is always the "standby prohibited type", but even if the same advantageous first gaming state is the same, it may also be the "standby allowed type". If so, the setting may be set to "standby prohibition type." Specifically, there are multiple conditions (transition conditions) for transitioning to the first advantageous gaming state, and if some of the transition conditions (specific transition conditions) are met. In the advantageous first gaming state that has been transferred, it is set as a "standby prohibited type", but in the advantageous first gaming state that is transferred when other transfer conditions (non-specific transfer conditions) are met, it is configured as a "standby allowed type". do.

There are various possible ways to classify specific transition conditions/non-specific transition conditions. As a suitable example, it is conceivable to classify the reset conditions based on whether or not the reset conditions are satisfied by a reset operation that the player cannot perform. (This means that they are classified according to their type.) In the above embodiment, there are three transition conditions: (1) after the reset operation, (2) after the end of the first jackpot A jackpot game, and (3) after the rescue function is activated, but (1) is the reset condition. , (2) and (3) can be said to be gaming conditions. Then, the reset condition (1) is set as a specific transition condition, and the gaming conditions (2) and (3) are set as non-specific transition conditions.

The fact that the reset condition is met means that the game parlor has performed a reset operation, and there is a high probability that the parlor has just opened. Therefore, if the standby image 20 is displayed in such a situation, it becomes unclear whether or not the first advantageous gaming state is in effect, so the game is classified as a "standby prohibited type". That is, after the reset operation is performed, the advantageous image 10 and the instruction image 12 are continuously displayed until the target change starts (see FIG. 15(a)). On the other hand, if the gaming conditions are met, there is a high probability that the player has been playing continuously until then, and the player is likely aware that the first advantageous gaming state has been reached. Since there is no problem even if the image 20 is displayed, it is assumed to be the "standby permission type" (see FIGS. 15(b) and 15(c)).

Note that, as described above, a configuration in which no rescue function is provided may be used. In this case, it can be seen that whether the game is set to the "standby prohibited type" or the "standby permitted type" differs depending on whether or not the jackpot game has ended. In other words, the advantageous first gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is considered to be the "standby permission type" (see FIG. 15(b)), and the advantageous first gaming state that is not after the end of the jackpot game is considered to be the "standby prohibited type". (See FIG. 15(a)).

○Specific example 3-2
Even in gaming machines with specifications other than those in the above embodiment, it is possible to provide a "standby permitted type" gaming state and a "standby prohibited type" gaming state. For example, in a configuration in which a normal gaming state and one or more special gaming states that are more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state are provided, the normal gaming state is a "standby allowed type" and the special gaming state is a "standby prohibited type". ” could be considered. It can be said that the normal gaming state is the most disadvantageous gaming state among the plurality of gaming states. The special gaming state may be advantageous in that the ease with which the game ball enters the starting area 904 (the so-called base) is higher than the normal gaming state, or the special lottery winning probability may be higher than the normal gaming state. It may be advantageous in that it is high (probability variable state) (or a combination thereof may be used). For example, a first special game state with a low probability and a high base, and a second special game state with a high probability and a high base are provided.

It is normal for a player to stop playing in the normal gaming state, and it is highly unlikely that the player will stop playing in the special gaming state. Therefore, the normal gaming state is set to the "standby permission type", and when no one is playing the game, the standby image 20 is displayed to emphasize that the game is ready for playing. On the other hand, in the special gaming state, it is considered that the previous player has been playing the game continuously, so there is no need to display the standby image 20 even if the fluctuation temporarily stops. ”.

○Specific example 3-3
The configuration is such that whether the game is a ``standby permission type'' or a ``standby prohibition type'' is determined not based on the current game state but based on other factors. For example, it is assumed that the player can arbitrarily select either the "standby allowed type" or the "standby prohibited type." That is, as a type of so-called player customization function, it is possible to select between a "standby allowed type" and a "standby prohibited type." Any selection method may be used. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, selection (switching) can be made by operating various operating means 60 (push buttons 61 and cross keys 62). Since the way in which the standby image 20 is displayed in a non-changing state differs from player to player, the player is allowed to arbitrarily select whether or not to set the standby image 20 in a state where it can be displayed. . For example, if a player is irritated when the standby image 20 is displayed when he/she is aiming for the starting area 904 but does not win, he/she may select the "standby prohibited type" and play the game even if such a situation occurs. The standby image 20 may be prevented from being displayed.

Although not shown, the player may be able to arbitrarily select either the "standby permitted type" or the "standby prohibited type" for each gaming state. For example, in a configuration where there are two gaming states, a first gaming state and a second gaming state, it is possible to select "standby permitted type" or "standby prohibited type" for the first gaming state, and the second gaming state As for the status, it is also possible to select between "standby permitted type" and "standby prohibited type."

5) Preliminary performance Indicates that if you win "Sudden H" in the first advantageous gaming state (acquire the special transition right), you will move to the second gaming state (○○ chance) due to the target change. A performance (advantageous performance) is executed (see FIG. 17(b)). In the case of a target variation in which the sudden H is won, a preliminary performance is executed after the advantageous performance (see FIGS. 17(c) and 17(d)). The target variation is from when the decorative pattern 80 starts to fluctuate until the sudden H combination is stopped and displayed and is erased, and a preliminary performance is executed during the target variation. In addition, if you win the sudden H, the next change after the target change will be the change in the second gaming state, so the target change will be the "pre-transition fluctuation" (pre-transition fluctuation) immediately before the transition to the second gaming state. It can be said that it is a middle production).

The fluctuating performance of the second game state (○○ chance) is set to one of a plurality of types of performance modes. The performance mode is an element that controls the mode of performance during fluctuation. If the type of performance mode is different, the mode of the fluctuating performance (the mode of the performance for notifying the result of the special lottery) will obviously be different. However, the performance mode does not affect the expected value of the actual profit (balls paid). In this embodiment, three production modes (production mode X, production mode Y, production mode Z) are provided. The difference between each performance mode (the difference between the fluctuating performances to which each performance mode is set) may be of any kind. In this embodiment, the characters serving as motifs (main characters) of each production mode are different. Specifically, the motif of production mode X is character X, the motif of production mode Y is character Y, and the motif of production mode Z is character Z. In the fluctuating performance in the second gaming state, it is preferable that a unique image (mode corresponding image) representing the set performance mode be displayed. For example, in presentation mode X, an image containing the words "mode (See FIG. 17(f). FIG. 17(f) is when mode Z is selected.) Naturally, a mode-compatible image representing one type of production mode is not displayed when a different type of production mode is set. In addition, although not shown, the background image displayed as the background of the decorative pattern 80 may be different for each production mode.

In this embodiment, the performance mode in the fluctuating performance in the second gaming state is also reflected during the jackpot game (during the round). Specifically, in this embodiment, notification as to whether the jackpot obtained in the second gaming state (second special lottery) is the second jackpot or the first jackpot A is performed during the jackpot game. That is, in the fluctuating performance of the second game state, a notification is made that a jackpot has been won (see FIG. 18(b)), and the basic configuration is such that the type of jackpot is notified in the jackpot game. There are also three types of performance that notify the type of jackpot (type notification performance): performance mode X, performance mode Y, and performance mode Z, and depending on which one you select. This means that the aspects are different. The type notification performance in this embodiment is a battle performance in which the player's character and the enemy character fight, and at least the player's character is different depending on the performance mode (FIG. 18(c)) reference). In the case of the second jackpot, the type notification effect will lead to a winning ending in which the player's character wins (the winning ending includes a so-called reversal pattern in which the player's character pretends to have lost and then reverses it) (Fig. 18(d-1)), and in the case of the first jackpot A, a defeat ending is reached in which the player's character is defeated (see FIG. 18(d-2)). Furthermore, the above-mentioned "notification" of the type of jackpot refers to notification that can be clearly understood by any player, and it is not possible to make it possible to understand the type of jackpot by displaying a different symbol or by other rules. Make it not exist. Furthermore, a setting may be made in which a case may occur in which the winning of the second jackpot is definitively notified during the performance during the fluctuation of the second gaming state.

The preliminary performance in this embodiment is a selection performance that selects the performance mode in the fluctuating performance in the second gaming state. Moreover, as mentioned above, it can be said that it is a selection performance that selects the performance mode of the type notification performance in the jackpot game. In the target variation, after the player is notified of the transition to the second gaming state due to an advantageous performance, the selection performance occurs as a preliminary performance. In the selection effect, three option images 30 representing each of the effect modes X to Z are displayed in the display area 911, prompting the player to select one of the options within the selection period (FIG. 17(c) )reference). The player can select his/her favorite option by operating the operating means 60. Any selection method may be used. In this embodiment, by moving the cursor with the cross key 62 and pressing the push button 61 (performing a decision operation), it is assumed that the option (production mode) on which the cursor is aligned is selected (FIG. 17(d) )reference). Note that if no decision operation is performed within the selection period, it is assumed that the option (performance mode) on which the cursor is positioned at the end of the selection period has been selected. Since the selection performance is executed as a preliminary performance during the target variation, the selection period is made to end before the end of the target variation.

After such a selection performance (preliminary performance), the target variation ends and a second game state starts. In the second game state, a variable performance based on the performance mode selected in the selection performance is executed (see FIG. 17(f), FIGS. 18(a) and (b)). After the jackpot winning is announced by the fluctuating performance in the second game state, the type notification performance corresponding to the performance mode selected in the selection performance is executed in the jackpot game (see FIG. 18(c)). .

In this embodiment, after the selection performance ends (after transitioning to the second gaming state), the performance mode cannot be changed. Specifically, until you win the first jackpot A in the second gaming state and move to the advantageous first gaming state (until the specified period described later ends), the performance mode selected in the selection performance will be maintained. However, this does not negate the possibility of setting the performance mode to be changeable (changeable midway) after the selection performance ends and the transition to the second gaming state occurs. If it is possible to change the game midway, the second game state fluctuating performance and jackpot type notification performance will be executed in the changed performance mode.

As described above, in this embodiment, if you suddenly win H in the advantageous first gaming state, you will move to the second gaming state without intervening the jackpot game (a jackpot non-transition occurs) ( 17), a selection performance (preliminary performance) is executed to determine the performance mode in the second game state based on the target change that informs you that you have suddenly won H. We ensure that the process runs smoothly.

In addition, in this embodiment, even if the player wins the second jackpot in the advantageous first gaming state (see FIGS. 19(a) and (b)), the player will move to the second gaming state after the jackpot game ends. In this case, the selection effect for selecting the effect mode is executed during the jackpot game (during the round) of the second jackpot (see Figure 19(c)), and is not executed during the target change (when suddenly winning H (unlike the case, it is executed after the target change ends). In this way, when transitioning to the second gaming state via a jackpot, a selection performance (performance equivalent to the above-mentioned preliminary performance) is executed during the jackpot game. In other words, since the jackpot game is executed before shifting to the second gaming state, there is no need to take the trouble to carry out the selection performance during the target change to notify the winning of the second jackpot.

Hereinafter, specific examples of improving, modifying, embodying, etc. the matters related to the above-mentioned advance presentation will be explained. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of items described using the following specific examples are applied.

○Specific example 4-1
Although it has been explained that the preliminary performance in the above embodiment is a selection performance for selecting a performance mode, it may be any other performance as long as it is related to the second game state. Examples of other performances include the following. Note that what is referred to here as related to the second gaming state includes what is related to the jackpot won in the second gaming state.

It is assumed that a performance explaining the specifications of the second game state is generated as a preliminary performance. For example, there may be an effect that explains the jackpot probability (actual jackpot probability) in the second gaming state, or an effect that explains the so-called continuation rate.

It is assumed that a performance explaining the game method of the second game state is generated as a preliminary performance. For example, a performance for informing the player of the area to aim at in the second gaming state (in the case of the above embodiment, the second starting area 904b) is generated as a preliminary performance.

It is assumed that a performance explaining the type notification performance is generated as a preliminary performance. The contents of the type notification performance and what kind of ending will please the player will be explained. If the type notification effect is used as in the above embodiment, it will be a battle effect in which the player's character and the enemy character fight, and if the player's character wins, it will be a second jackpot (succession). ), etc.

○Specific example 4-2
The preliminary performance shall be executed during the period when the target change is determined. The confirmation period is the time from the time when the emergency H combination that is the result of the special lottery corresponding to the target change is shown (hereinafter referred to as the display time) to the time when the emergency H combination is deleted (hereinafter referred to as the erasure time). (The erasure time point is the end time point of the target fluctuation.) (See FIGS. 20 and 21). The display time may be configured to be the time when the sudden H combination is stopped and displayed (Specific Example 4-2-1) (see FIG. 20), or may be configured to be the time when the sudden stop display is displayed (Specific Example 4- 2-2) (see FIG. 21).

<Specific example 4-2-1> (see Figure 20)
The display time is assumed to be the time when the emergency H combination is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 20(b)). The stationary display here refers to a state in which the fluctuation of the decorative symbols 80 (the decorative symbols 80 constituting the sudden H combination) has completely stopped (displayed so as not to move). In this case, the confirmation period is the period from when the decorative pattern 80 constituting the sudden H combination is displayed without moving (display time) until it is erased (erasure time) (from FIG. 20(b) to ( e)), and the preliminary presentation (selection presentation) (see FIGS. 20(c) and 20(d)) is executed during this period.

<Specific example 4-2-2>
The display time is assumed to be the time when the sudden H combination is displayed in a pseudo-stop display (see FIG. 21(b)). The pseudo-stop display here refers to a state in which the decorative pattern 80 (the decorative pattern 80 constituting the sudden H combination) appears to be stopped but is not completely stopped (for example, it appears to be shaking slightly). state). Between the display time and the erasure time, the decorative patterns 80 constituting the sudden H combination completely stop (stop display) (see FIG. 21(d)). In other words, the decorative symbols 80 forming the sudden H combination completely stop in the middle of the determination period. During such a determination period (during the period from FIG. 21B to FIG. 21E), the preliminary performance (selection performance) is executed (see FIGS. 21C and 21D).

In both of the above <Specific Example 4-2-1> and <Specific Example 4-2-2>, the display time (the time of FIGS. 20(b) and 21(b)) is the mode (combination) of the decorative pattern 80. ) becomes a state (an unexpected H combination) indicating that the accidental H has been won (the special transition right has been acquired). That is, the period after the winning of the accidental H is indicated by the decorative pattern 80 (the period from FIG. 20(b) to (e), and the period from FIG. 21(b) to (e)) is set as the confirmed period. Preliminary effects (FIGS. 20(c) and 20(d), FIGS. 21(c) and 21(d)) are executed during the confirmation period. By doing this, since the decorative pattern 80 has already shown that the sudden H has been won during the confirmation period, (the sudden H combination is the sudden H winning (to the second gaming state) For a player who knows that the combination indicates a transition), even if the preliminary performance is executed during the target change, the player knows that the combination indicates a transition to the second game state (decorative pattern 80). It becomes easy to understand that the game is related to the game state).

○Specific example 4-3
The setting is such that the preliminary performance may or may not be executed depending on the variation of the target for informing the winning of the sudden H. In other words, if a predetermined performance execution condition is met, a preliminary performance (selection performance) is executed with a target change that notifies the winning of the sudden H, but if the performance execution condition is not met, a preliminary performance (selected performance) is performed with a target change. The configuration is such that the selection effect) is not executed.

The performance execution conditions can be set from various viewpoints. For example, it is assumed that one of the different candidate times is set as the time required for the target change (fluctuating time) to notify the winning of the unexpected H (the fluctuating time of the target change can change each time). . In such a configuration, if the variation time of the target variation to notify the winning of the sudden H is longer than a predetermined time (greater than a threshold), the preliminary effect is executed, but if it is less than a predetermined time (below the threshold) The configuration is such that the preliminary effect is not executed (see FIG. 22(a)). To put it simply, if the variation time of the target variation for informing the winning of the unexpected H is relatively short, it is assumed that there is no time to execute the preliminary performance and the preliminary performance is not executed. By doing as in this example, there is an advantage that it is not necessary to set the variation time of the target variation in consideration of the time for advance performance. For example, it is also possible to make it possible for a target change to occur such that the winning of the unexpected H is announced in a very short time.

It is also conceivable that the performance execution condition is determined to be established depending on the opportunity to shift to the advantageous first gaming state. For example, as in the above embodiment, if you win the first jackpot A in the second gaming state and suddenly win H in the advantageous first gaming state, the preliminary performance will not be executed in that target variation. shall be. In other words, the advantageous first gaming state after the end of the second gaming state is a state in which the performance execution condition is not satisfied, and the other advantageous first gaming state (in the above embodiment, the advantageous first gaming state after the reset operation The gaming state, the advantageous first gaming state after winning the first jackpot A in the standard first gaming state, and the advantageous first gaming state after the rescue function is activated) are considered to be states in which the performance execution conditions are satisfied. (See FIG. 22(b)). Winning an unexpected H in the advantageous first gaming state after the end of the second gaming state is equivalent to a so-called "pullback", and the player has probably already experienced the second gaming state. (Because the player who was playing the second game state has probably not changed) In this case, the preliminary performance is not executed due to the target change.

In the case where the preliminary performance is a selection performance as in the above embodiment, if the performance execution condition is not satisfied and the selection performance is not executed, a specific predetermined option is automatically set and a second performance is selected. The game state may be started. For example, if a selection effect that selects effect modes X to Z can occur as in the above embodiment, if the effect execution conditions are not met and the selection effect is not executed, effect mode X is automatically selected. It is conceivable to have a configuration in which the second gaming state is started after the setting is made. Unlike this, a lottery is executed internally, and the production mode selected by the lottery is automatically set (the type of production mode that is automatically set when the production execution conditions are not met is It may be a configuration that can change each time. The type of performance mode does not affect the expected value of actual profit (balls played), so if the performance execution conditions are not met and the selected performance is not executed, the performance mode will be changed automatically regardless of the player's selection. There is no major problem even if the production mode is set. In addition, in this case, since there is a possibility that the player's preferred performance mode will not be set, the performance mode can be changed even after transitioning to the second gaming state (changes can be made midway). It is preferable to set it as a structure.

6) Control of benefit information A period that starts based on predetermined start conditions and ends based on predetermined end conditions is defined as a prescribed period. In the specified period in this embodiment, the starting condition is the establishment of a condition for newly transitioning to the second gaming state, and the ending condition is the establishment of the condition for ending the second gaming state. Specifically, the starting condition is to win the second jackpot or the sudden H in the first special lottery (winning the second jackpot in the second special lottery is not a starting condition), and the second special lottery The ending condition is to win the first jackpot A. In addition, in this embodiment, the jackpot won during the specified period includes the second jackpot obtained through the first special lottery (the second jackpot that is the so-called first win), and the second jackpot acquired through the second special lottery. One jackpot A (a jackpot that triggers a fall from the second gaming state, which is the highest state) is included, but it is also assumed that at least one of these jackpots is not included in the jackpots won during the specified period. good.

When the specified period ends (see FIG. 23(a)), benefit information 40 indicating the status of benefits obtained during the specified period is displayed (see FIG. 23(b)). Note that the "privilege" may be anything related to the profit (balls put out) that the player can obtain. In this embodiment, as the benefit information 40, the number of jackpots obtained during the specified period (corresponding to the so-called number of consecutive wins), and the total number of prize balls obtained by adding up the prize balls obtained from each jackpot are displayed. There is. Other privilege information 40 may be displayed. Note that the total number of prize balls may include or may not include prize balls obtained by winning other than winnings in the big winning area 906. Furthermore, a so-called over winning amount for the big winning area 906 that may occur in each round game may be included or may not be included.

In this embodiment, the benefit information 40 is displayed after the final round (ending period) of the first jackpot A obtained through the second special lottery in the second gaming state (see FIG. 23(b)). . That is, the benefit information 40 is displayed just before the end of the specified period. During the ending period, the number of jackpots is represented by "BONUS x ○" (the number representing the number of jackpots is inserted in "○"), and the total number of prize balls is represented by "□□□□□pt" ("□□ □□□” is the number that represents the total number of prize pitches). Note that the bonus information 40 may also be displayed during periods other than the ending period. Although not shown, for example, the number of jackpots may be displayed during the fluctuation of the second gaming state, or the total number of prize balls may be displayed during the round of the second jackpot won in the second gaming state. (the total number of prize pitches changing over time may be displayed). Further, when representing the various benefit information 40 in a period other than the ending period, it may be represented in a different manner. For example, in this embodiment, at the start of a winning game, the number of jackpots is expressed as "○th time" (a number representing the number of jackpots is entered in "○") (Fig. 24 (c-1), (c-2) reference).

After the prescribed period ends (after the jackpot game of the first jackpot A obtained in the second gaming state ends), the game shifts to the advantageous first gaming state (see FIG. 23(c)). As mentioned above, the advantageous first gaming state is a state where the probability of winning the unexpected H is relatively high, that is, a state where you can expect a "pullback" in the second gaming state (○○ chance) (pullback state). be. If the player suddenly wins B in the advantageous first gaming state, the game shifts to the standard first gaming state. In other words, the state in which one can look forward to the "pullback" in the second gaming state ends. If we assume that the sudden win in B is "the fulfillment of a specific condition," then the fulfillment of the specific condition in the first advantageous gaming state means that the state in which we can expect a "pullback" in the second gaming state has ended. It means putting it away. In addition, if you win the first jackpot A in the first advantageous gaming state, you will not move to the second gaming state, but you can expect to move back to the first advantageous gaming state and "pull back" in the second gaming state. Since the current state continues, the specific conditions are not considered to be satisfied. That is, in this embodiment, suddenly winning B in the advantageous first gaming state (transferring to the standard first gaming state) is considered to be the fulfillment of the specific condition, and other than that, the specific condition is not satisfied. do not have.

It is assumed that an unexpected H or a second jackpot is won in the advantageous first gaming state (see FIG. 23(d)), and the game moves to the second gaming state (a "pullback" of the second gaming state occurs). In other words, the prescribed period starts again before the specific condition is satisfied. In this case, as described above, a selection performance to select the performance mode in the second game state occurs during the second jackpot round or during the target change that suddenly wins H (see FIG. 24(a)). .

The performance mode selected in the selection performance when a "pullback" occurs (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the selection performance at the time of pullback) is the same type as the performance mode in the previous specified period (previous specified period). It is determined whether or not. In other words, it is determined whether or not the performance modes of two consecutive specified periods (the first specified period and the subsequent specified period) are of the same type through the advantageous first gaming state. Since the selection performance also occurred at the start of the previous specified period, it is determined whether the performance modes selected in the two successive selection performances through the advantageous first gaming state are of the same type. It also means being done. If the performance mode selected in the selection performance at the time of pullback (the performance mode of the later specified period) is the same type as the performance mode of the previous specified period (see FIG. 24 (b-1)), the bonus information 40 is If the information is not reset (see FIG. 24(c-1)) and is of a different type (see FIG. 24(b-2)), the benefit information 40 is reset (see FIG. 24(c-2)). That is, in the former case, the benefit information 40 is controlled so that the numerical value representing the various profits obtained in the later specified period is added to the numerical value representing the various profits at the end of the previous specified period. Ru. On the other hand, in the latter case, no matter what the numerical values representing various profits are at the end of the previous specified period (whatever the benefit information 40 is at the end of the previous specified period), ), the benefit information 40 is controlled so that the numerical values representing various profits are counted from the beginning (initial value) in a later prescribed period.

In this way, when the player selects the same type of performance mode as the previous specified period in the selection performance at the time of pullback, the player desires to continue playing from the previous specified period in the subsequent specified period. The privilege information 40 is prevented from being reset because the probability is high. That is, the privilege information 40 is continuously counted so that "continuity" from the previous specified period is emphasized. On the other hand, if the player selects a performance mode that is different from the previous specified period in the selection performance at the time of pullback, the player will be informed that a different type of game from the previous specified period will be developed in the later specified period. The privilege information 40 is reset because there is a high probability that the person desires it. That is, the privilege information 40 is counted from the beginning, making it appear as if "continuity" from the previous specified period has been discontinued.

It should be noted that if the specific condition is satisfied (if the player unexpectedly wins B and shifts to the standard first gaming state), the benefit information 40 is reset. That is, when it is decided to move to the second gaming state after the specific condition is satisfied and a selection performance is executed, the bonus information 40 is counted from the beginning, regardless of what type of performance mode is selected in the selection performance. be done.

Hereinafter, specific examples of improving, modifying, embodying, etc. the matters related to the control of the benefit information 40 will be described. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of items described using the following specific examples are applied.

○Specific example 5-1
After the selected performance ends and the game enters the second gaming state, the performance mode can be changed midway through (it is possible to change to a different type of performance mode from the performance mode selected in the selected performance during the specified period) ). In this case, it is assumed that the "effect mode for the previous specified period" is the effect mode set at the end of the previous specified period (at the time of winning the first jackpot A). That is, based on the performance mode selected by the player at the end of the previous specified period, if the performance mode selected in the selection performance at the time of pullback is the same type, the benefit information 40 is not reset. If the information is of a different type, the benefit information 40 is prevented from being reset.

○Specific example 5-2
The prescribed period in the above embodiment is one in which the starting condition is the establishment of the condition for newly transitioning to the second gaming state, and the ending condition is the establishment of the condition for ending the second gaming state (so-called consecutive game state). Although certain things have been explained, it is not limited to this. It is a period that starts when a predetermined start condition is met and ends when a predetermined end condition is met, and when the period starts, a selection effect is generated that allows the user to select the production mode for the period. It is fine as long as it is something.

For example, one jackpot game can be regarded as the specified period. It is assumed that at the start of a jackpot game, a selection performance is generated to select a performance mode during the jackpot game (during a round). In a newly generated selection performance, if the same type of performance mode as the performance mode set in the previous jackpot game (previous selection performance) is selected, the benefit information 40 will be reset, but if a different type of performance is selected, the bonus information 40 will be reset. When a mode is selected, benefit information 40 is prevented from being reset.

○Specific example 5-3
In the pullback selection performance, if the player selects the same type of performance mode as in the previous specified period, some of the multiple types of benefit information 40 will be reset, but other benefit information 40 will be reset. is configured so that it is not reset. For example, in a case where the bonus information 40 is configured to display the number of jackpots (number of consecutive hits) and the total number of prize balls as explained in the above embodiment, the player can select When the same type of production mode as the specified period is selected, one of the number of jackpots and the total number of prize balls will not be reset, but the other will be reset. In other words, one of the number of jackpots and the total number of prize balls will be counted continuously to show "continuity" from the previous specified period, while the other will be reset. This makes it possible to understand once the specified period has ended. Incidentally, when the player selects a performance mode different from the previous specified period in the pullback selection performance, both the number of jackpots and the total number of prize balls are reset.

○Specific example 5-4
In the pullback selection performance, if the player selects a performance mode different from the previous specified period, some of the multiple types of benefit information 40 will be reset, but other benefit information 40 will be reset. is configured so that it is not reset. For example, in a case where the bonus information 40 is configured to display the number of jackpots (number of consecutive hits) and the total number of prize balls as explained in the above embodiment, the player can select When a production mode different from the specified period is selected, one of the number of jackpots and the total number of prize balls will be reset, but the other will not be reset. In other words, by making it so that either the number of jackpot hits or the total number of prize balls is reset, it will appear that "continuity" from the previous specified period has been discontinued, while the other will continue to be counted. By doing so, the pull back indicates that the consecutive games are continuing. Incidentally, when the player selects the same type of performance mode as in the previous specified period in the selection performance at the time of pullback, neither the number of jackpots nor the total number of prize balls is reset.

○Specific example 5-5
The selection performance is not limited to the selection of the performance mode. That is, even in the case where a selection effect that causes selection of an element other than the effect mode is executed when the prescribed period starts, the same control as in the above embodiment can be performed. That is, in the pullback selection effect, if the player selects the same type of option as the previous selection effect, the benefit information 40 is not reset, but if the player selects a different type of option, the benefit information 40 is reset. Make it.

The element whose selection is prompted in the selection performance may be related to the specified period (the second gaming state or the jackpot game obtained in the second gaming state). For example, in the selection performance, the player can arbitrarily select the background music that is output during a specified period (music that is continuously output regardless of the performance to notify the results of the special lottery or the type of jackpot). shall be taken as a thing. In the pullback selection performance, if the player selects the same type of background music as the previous selection performance, the bonus information 40 is not reset, but if the player selects a different type of background music, the bonus information 40 is reset. Make it.

○Specific example 5-6
To clearly indicate which performance mode is the same as the previous specified period in the selected performance when pulling back. For example, in the selection performance when pulling back, a distinction image 45 including the words "previous mode" is displayed along with the option image 30 indicating the same type of performance mode as the previous specified period (other options The discrimination image 45 is not attached to the image 30) (see FIG. 25(a)). By doing so, it is possible to easily understand which production mode is the same type as the previous specified period. In addition, in a selection performance that is not a selection performance at the time of pullback (a selection performance for the first time after a reset operation, or a selection performance after the previous second game state has ended and once transitioned to the standard first game state), the distinguishing image 45 is not displayed.

○Specific example 5-7
In the pullback selection performance, when the same type of performance mode as in the previous specified period is selected, an image (preliminary image 47) suggesting in advance that the benefit information 40 will not be reset is displayed. For example, in the pull-back selection effect, it is assumed that a preliminary image 47 including the text ``If you select the same mode as last time, it will continue'' is displayed (see FIG. 25(b)). By doing so, the player can feel that if he selects the same type of performance mode as the previous specified period, he can play the "continuation" of the previous specified period (that the game will not be reset). In addition, when doing as in this example, it is preferable to clearly indicate which production mode is the same type as the previous specified period, as shown in the above specific example 5-6.

7) Operation sound for step-up performance The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can perform a step-up performance (see FIG. 26). A step-up performance can occur as part of a fluctuating performance. In this embodiment, this may occur as part of a performance during fluctuation of the standard first gaming state (normal gaming state). However, it may be a fluctuating performance in other gaming states or a performance that can occur during a jackpot game. In other words, basically the situation in which it occurs does not matter. The step-up performance in this embodiment is a performance that prompts the player to operate the operating means 60. In this embodiment, operation of the push button 61 is prompted.

The step-up performance is a performance in which predetermined performance elements progress step by step. The fact that the stage is changing is represented by a change in the image displayed in the display area 911 (hereinafter referred to as the stage image 50). In this embodiment, the stage image 50 represents an enemy character, and the type of the enemy character changes every time a step-up occurs. The number of stages of step-up performance can be set as appropriate. The step-up performance in this embodiment is a performance that can progress from one stage (Step 1) to a maximum of five stages (Step 5). The step-up performance in this embodiment suggests the probability (reliability) that the result of the first special lottery (hereinafter sometimes referred to as target special lottery result) corresponding to the fluctuating performance including the step-up performance will be a jackpot. It is assumed that Before the step-up performance starts, the result stage is determined based on the target special lottery results. The result stage is a stage that indicates the result of the step-up performance, and it is assumed that the stage will not progress to a stage higher than this stage. The higher the result level is, the higher the jackpot reliability of the target special lottery result is. The resultant stage may be set to always be two or more stages (to prevent cases in which no step-up occurs at all). It should be noted that it is only an example that the step-up performance suggests jackpot reliability in this way. The predetermined performance element may be a performance that progresses in stages, and any event suggested by the step-up performance may be used.

The step-up performance in this embodiment is a performance that prompts the player to repeatedly operate the push button 61 (so-called "repeated hits" if the push button 61 is like the one in this embodiment). In the step-up performance, an operation validity period is provided during which the operation of the operation means 60 becomes valid. In a state where the result stage has not yet been reached, the stage is advanced (the stage image 50 is changed by one stage) upon detection of one operation of the push button 61 during the valid operation period. A lottery will be held to decide whether or not to proceed (progressive lottery). If the player wins the progression lottery, the stage is advanced. After reaching the result stage, even if the operation of the push button 61 is detected, the advancement lottery is not performed or the advancement lottery is not won, so that no further step-up occurs.

In this embodiment, if the result stage has not been reached at the end of the valid operation period, the process is forcibly moved to the result stage. For example, even if the operating means 60 is not operated at all (no progress lottery is made at all), the control is performed so that the result stage is finally reached. Therefore, the player can understand the result stage in any case. However, a configuration may be adopted in which such control (forcible transition to the result stage) is not performed. That is, when the operation validity period ends without reaching the result stage, the step-up performance is ended as is (the performance ends without the player being able to grasp the result stage).

Moreover, when the result stage reaches the 5th stage in a step-up effect with the 5th stage (highest stage), the operation validity period ends because the stage does not progress any further. In other words, when the fifth stage is reached, no operation request is made to the player.

Note that the progress lottery may not be performed each time the operating means 60 is operated once, but the progress lottery may be performed in response to a predetermined number of operations of two or more times. For example, a progress lottery may be performed every five operations.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, if a maintenance operation for maintaining the operated state of the push button 61 (so-called "long press" in the case of the push button 61 as in the present embodiment) is performed during the operation validity period. is equipped with a function (automatic continuous hit function) that replaces the maintenance operation with a repeated hit operation. The automatic repeated press function is deemed to have been operated once when the push button 61 continues to be operated for a predetermined period of time (for example, 0.2 seconds) during the valid operation period. Therefore, the progress lottery is performed when the push button 61 continues to be operated for a predetermined period of time.

In the step-up performance, when the operation of the operation means 60 satisfies a predetermined condition, an operation sound (output time of less than 1 second (assuming the above automatic continuous tap function is used) is output from the speaker 65 (see Fig. 1) A short sound (more preferably less than the predetermined time) is output so that the previous operation sound and the subsequent operation sound do not overlap (overlap). No operation sound is output unless the operation of the operation means 60 satisfies a predetermined condition. For example, if the operating means 60 is not operated at all, no operation sound will be output. In this embodiment, the predetermined condition is satisfied if the operating means 60 is operated once during the valid operation period. That is, in the present embodiment, the output of the operation sound coincides with the trigger for the progress lottery.

Different types of operation sounds (multiple types of operation sounds) are provided as the operation sounds. In this embodiment, four types of operation sounds are provided: a first operation sound, a second operation sound, a third operation sound, and a fourth operation sound. Various operation sounds are associated with each stage in the step-up performance. The first operation sound is associated with the 1st level, the second operation sound is associated with the 2nd level, the third operation sound is associated with the 3rd level, and the fourth operation sound is associated with the 4th level (Figure 26(b) - (see (d)). Note that, as described above, when the fifth stage is reached, the valid operation period ends (no operation request is made), so no operation sound corresponding to the five stages is provided. In other words, the operation sound is associated with each stage (stages below the highest stage) in which a situation where an operation request is made may occur.

Therefore, the player who is exposed to the step-up performance in this embodiment feels as follows. For example, it is assumed that the result is a step-up performance with five stages. Assuming that the player performs continuous operations according to the instructions, the first operation sound is continuously output in the first stage (see FIG. 26(b)). When you win the advancement lottery and advance to the second stage (see FIG. 26(c)), the first operation sound changes to the second operation sound with this as a trigger. When the player wins the lottery in the second stage and advances to the third stage (not shown), the second operation sound changes to the third operation sound. When the player wins the lottery in the third stage and advances to the fourth stage (see FIG. 26(d)), the third operation sound changes to the fourth operation sound. If you win the advancement lottery in the fourth stage and proceed to the fifth stage (not shown), the valid operation period ends and the operation sound is no longer output.

In this way, in the step-up effect according to the present embodiment, the mode of the operation sound changes upon progression from the N stage (N is a natural number excluding 0) to the N+1 stage. In other words, not only does the image (step image 50) actually change, but the operation sound also changes, so it is easy to convey to the player that a step-up has occurred (a step-up occurs due to a change in the operation sound). (emphasis is placed on what was done).

Hereinafter, specific examples of improvements, modifications, and embodiments of the above-mentioned step-up effects will be explained. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of items described using the following specific examples are applied.

○Specific example 6-1
It has been explained that the step-up effect in the above embodiment requires the player to perform a continuous operation, but it may also be a case where a maintenance operation (so-called "long press" in the case of the push button 61) is required. good. In other words, the advancement lottery is executed based on the detection of the maintenance operation of the operating means 60, and the step-up occurs when the lottery is won. It is assumed that a predetermined condition is satisfied when the maintenance operation is performed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 0.5 seconds), and an operation sound is output when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Note that the length of one operation sound is preferably less than a predetermined time. By doing so, the previous operation sound and the subsequent operation sound do not overlap (overlap). It is preferable that the trigger for executing the progress lottery coincides with the trigger for outputting the operation sound. That is, the progress lottery is executed when the maintenance operation is performed for a predetermined period of time.

Then, the mode (type) of the operation sound is changed in response to the occurrence of step-up. This creates a presentation form in which the occurrence of a step-up is emphasized by a change in the mode of the operation sound.

○Specific example 6-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that various operation sounds are associated with one stage, but some operation sounds, which are at least a part of multiple types of operation sounds, are associated with two or more stages. It may also be associated with. For example, assume that there are three types of operation sounds: operation sound A, operation sound B, and operation sound C, which have different aspects from each other. It is assumed that operation sound A is associated with stages 1 and 2, operation sound B is associated with stage 3, and operation sound C is associated with stage 4 (see FIG. 27). By doing this, the mode of the operation sound will not change when a step-up occurs from the 1st stage to the 2nd stage, but the mode of the operation sound will change when the step-up occurs from the 2nd stage to the 3rd stage or from the 3rd stage to the 4th stage. Since the step-up changes, the occurrence of the step-up is emphasized.

In addition, as shown in the example shown in Fig. 27, the step-up timings that may occur in the step-up performance (first timing from 1st stage to 2nd stage, second timing from 2nd stage to 3rd stage, second timing from 3rd stage to 4th stage) is the third timing...), the mode of the operation sound does not change at one or more timings near the start of the performance, but at the timing after that, the mode of the operation sound changes. Setting is preferable. The step-up performance is a form of performance in which the player pays more attention to the step-up as it progresses toward the second half (the target special lottery result can be expected to be a jackpot), so when the step-up occurs in the second half, the operation sound changes. It is preferable that this occur and be emphasized.

○Specific example 6-3
An operation sound is output when the operation of the operation means 60 satisfies a predetermined condition, and the operation trigger image 55 is displayed in the display area 911 along with the output of the operation sound. The operation trigger image 55 is an image that emphasizes the operation sound, and for example, an effect image that makes it appear as if a "shock" is occurring due to the operation may be displayed as the operation trigger image 55. It is preferable that the display time of the operation trigger image 55, which is displayed in response to one operation, be approximately the same as the output time of the operation sound. The various operation trigger images 55 may have any difference in form. The operation trigger images 55 may have different shapes and sizes, or may have different colors.

When a step-up occurs, it is assumed that the mode of the operation trigger image 55 also changes together with the mode of the operation sound. As in the above embodiment, if four types of operation sounds are prepared as the first operation sound, second operation sound, third operation sound, and fourth operation sound, the operation trigger image 55 corresponding to each, That is, the first operation trigger image 551 (see FIG. 28(a)) corresponding to the first operation sound, the second operation trigger image 552 (see FIG. 28(b)) corresponding to the second operation sound, and the third operation sound It is assumed that a third operation trigger image 553 (see FIG. 28(c)) corresponding to the sound and a fourth operation trigger image 554 (see FIG. 28(d)) corresponding to the fourth operation sound are prepared.

By doing as in this example, the mode of the operation sound changes as a trigger for progressing from the N stage (N is a natural number excluding 0) to the N+1 stage, and the mode of the operation trigger image 55 also changes. , the occurrence of a step-up is more easily conveyed to the player.

Note that among the plurality of types of operation trigger images 55, one type of operation trigger image 55 may be associated with two or more types of operation sounds. For example, an operation trigger image A associated with a first operation sound and a second operation sound, an operation trigger image B associated with a third operation sound, and an operation trigger image C associated with a fourth operation sound are provided. (Operation trigger images A to C are not shown). In this case, when stepping up from the first stage to the second stage, the operation sound changes, but the operation trigger image 55 does not change (remains the operation trigger image A). When stepping up from the second stage to the third stage and from the third stage to the fourth stage, the operation trigger image 55 changes along with the operation sound. In this way, the configuration may be such that the operation trigger image 55 does not change when some step-ups occur.

○Specific example 6-4
The configuration is such that the mode of an image (hereinafter referred to as a request image 574) representing the mode of operation of the operating means 60 required of the player changes as the operation sound changes. As in the above embodiment, if continuous operation of the operating means 60 is required, a request image 574 including the words "continuously press" is displayed in the display area 911. It is assumed that various request images 574 having different aspects are associated with various operation sounds. As in the above embodiment, if four types of operation sounds are prepared as the first operation sound, the second operation sound, the third operation sound, and the fourth operation sound, the request image 574 corresponding to each one, i.e. , a first request image 571 (see FIG. 29(a)) corresponding to the first operation sound, a second request image 572 (see FIG. 29(b)) corresponding to the second operation sound, and a first request image 572 (see FIG. 29(b)) corresponding to the third operation sound. It is assumed that a third request image 573 (see FIG. 29(c)) and a fourth request image 574 (see FIG. 29(d)) corresponding to the fourth operation sound are prepared. It is assumed that the requested image 574 is maintained in a state in which the player can understand the required operation mode of the operating means 60. For example, the first request image 571 to the fourth request image 574 are configured such that they differ in at least one of color and size, but have the same external shape, and the operation mode of "repeating hits" is understandable (readable). ) state is maintained.

By doing as in this example, the mode of the operation sound changes upon proceeding from the N stage (N is a natural number excluding 0) to the N+1 stage, and the mode of the request image 574 also changes. This provides a presentation form that makes it easier for players to know that a step-up has occurred.

Note that one type of request image 574 among the plurality of types of request images 574 may be associated with two or more types of operation sounds. For example, a configuration includes a request image A associated with a first operation sound and a second operation sound, a request image B associated with a third operation sound, and a request image C associated with a fourth operation sound. (Requested images A to C are not shown). In this case, when stepping up from the first stage to the second stage, the operation sound changes, but the request image 574 does not change (remains the request image A). When stepping up from the 2nd stage to the 3rd stage and from the 3rd stage to the 4th stage, the required image 574 changes along with the operation sound. In this way, a configuration may be adopted in which the requested image 574 does not change when some step-ups occur.

○Specific example 6-5
The configuration is such that the aspect of the image representing the operation means 60 required of the player changes as the operation sound changes. As in this embodiment, if the operating means 60 is a push button 61, an image representing the push button 61 (hereinafter referred to as button image 59) is displayed, and the mode of the button image 59 is a change in the operation sound. It will change with the change. As in the above embodiment, if four types of operation sounds are prepared as the first operation sound, the second operation sound, the third operation sound, and the fourth operation sound, the button images 59 corresponding to each of them, i.e. , a first button image 591 (see FIG. 30(a)) corresponding to the first operation sound, a second button image 592 (see FIG. 30(b)) corresponding to the second operation sound, and a first button image 592 (see FIG. 30(b)) corresponding to the third operation sound. It is assumed that a third button image 593 (see FIG. 30(c)) and a fourth button image 594 (see FIG. 30(d)) corresponding to the fourth operation sound are prepared. It is assumed that the button image 59 remains in a state in which the object (push button 61) for which the player is requested to operate can be understood. For example, the first button image 591 to the fourth button image 594 are different in at least one of color and size, but the state that they represent "push button 61" is maintained.

By doing as in this example, the mode of the operation sound changes as the mode progresses from the N stage (N is a natural number excluding 0) to the N+1 stage, and the mode of the button image 59 also changes. This provides a presentation form that makes it easier for players to know that a step-up has occurred.

Note that one type of button image 59 among the plurality of types of button images 59 may be associated with two or more types of operation sounds. For example, a configuration in which button image A is associated with a first operation sound and a second operation sound, button image B is associated with a third operation sound, and button image C is associated with a fourth operation sound are provided. (Button images A to C are not shown). In this case, when stepping up from the first stage to the second stage, the operation sound changes, but the button image 59 does not change (button image A remains). When stepping up from the second stage to the third stage and from the third stage to the fourth stage, the button image 59 changes along with the operation sound. In this way, a configuration may be adopted in which the button image 59 does not change when some step-ups occur.

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

The matters described in the above embodiment can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a reel-type gaming machine, except that the configuration unique to the pachinko gaming machine is utilized.

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

○Means 1-1
A display means having a display area, a starting area into which a game ball can enter, a lottery means for executing a special lottery based on lottery information obtained when a game ball enters the starting area, and a decorative pattern. A performance execution means for executing a fluctuating performance from the start of the fluctuation until it is stopped in a manner according to the special lottery, and a predetermined number of pieces of lottery information for which the corresponding fluctuating performance has not yet started. and a storage means for storing, as the game state, a first game state in which a game ball is to be fired aiming at a first starting area that is a type of the starting area, and a first gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state. A second game state is provided in which a game ball is fired aiming at a second starting area which is a type of the starting area, and as the first gaming state, a jackpot is obtained through the special lottery. An advantageous first gaming state is provided in which it is possible to acquire a special transition right to transfer to the second gaming state through the special lottery, and in the advantageous first gaming state, the fluctuating performance is not executed. At times, an instruction image indicating that a game ball should be fired aiming at the first starting area is displayed in the display area, indicating that the fluctuating performance that notifies acquisition of the special transition right is to be started. A gaming machine characterized in that the instruction image is erased as a trigger.
According to the above gaming machine, after acquiring the special transition right and moving to the second gaming state, a special lottery is executed using the lottery information (lottery information stored in the storage means) acquired during the advantageous first gaming state. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of such an event.

○Means 1-2
The gaming machine according to means 1-1, characterized in that the instruction image is erased when the fluctuating performance is started in the advantageous first gaming state regardless of the result of the special lottery.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent the result of the special lottery from being predicted based on whether or not the instruction image is erased when the fluctuating performance is started. In addition, control is easy because the instruction image can be erased with the start of the fluctuating performance as a trigger regardless of the result of the special lottery.

○Means 1-3
The first gaming state is a standard first gaming state in which the special transfer right cannot be acquired, and the advantageous first gaming state is such that the special lottery can be performed even if the jackpot is not acquired through the special lottery. is in a state in which it is possible to acquire the normal transition right to transition to the reference first gaming state through The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein the instruction image is not erased.
In the standard first gaming state in which special transition rights cannot be acquired, there is no problem even if a lottery is executed based on the lottery information obtained during the advantageous first gaming state, and the instruction is given with the start of the fluctuating performance in the advantageous first gaming state as an opportunity. The image may be prevented from being deleted.

○Means 2-1
a starting area into which a game ball can enter; a lottery means for executing a special lottery based on lottery information obtained when a game ball enters the starting area; and a performance execution means for executing a fluctuating performance until it stops in a manner according to the lottery, and a state where the fluctuating performance is not being executed as a game state in which a game ball should be fired aiming at the starting area. One is a standby permission type in which a standby image is displayed when a predetermined condition is met, and the other is a standby prohibition type in which the standby image is not displayed even if the predetermined condition is met while the fluctuating effect is not being executed. A gaming machine characterized by being provided with.
By doing the above, it is possible to prevent inconveniences caused by displaying a standby image and/or not displaying a standby image, such as a decrease in operation.

○Means 2-2
The gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state, and as the first gaming state, even if you do not win the jackpot through the special lottery. There is provided an advantageous first gaming state in which a jackpot non-transition transition may occur, which is a transition to the second gaming state through the special lottery, and a reference first gaming state in which the jackpot non-transition transition does not occur, and the advantageous first gaming state is provided. The gaming machine according to means 2-1, wherein the first gaming state is the standby prohibition type.
By doing this, the player will not be able to understand that the player is in the first advantageous gaming state due to the display of the standby image. This prevents the displayed image from becoming invisible.

○Means 2-3
The gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state, and as the first gaming state, even if you do not win the jackpot through the special lottery. There is provided an advantageous first gaming state in which a jackpot non-transition transition may occur, which is a transition to the second gaming state through the special lottery, and a reference first gaming state in which the jackpot non-transition transition does not occur, and the advantageous first gaming state is provided. The first gaming state is a state that may be entered after a predetermined reset operation that cannot be performed by the player, or may be entered when a specified condition is met while playing a game. , the advantageous first gaming state to which the transition is made after the reset operation is performed is set to the standby prohibition type, while the advantageous first gaming state to which the transition is made when the specified condition is satisfied is set to the standby permission type. The gaming machine according to means 2-1, characterized in that:
By doing this, in the first advantageous gaming state that has been transferred due to the establishment of the reset condition, the player will not be able to grasp that the player is in the first advantageous gaming state because the standby image is displayed. By displaying the image, it is possible to prevent the image indicating the first advantageous gaming state from becoming invisible. On the other hand, in the first advantageous gaming state that is entered due to the fulfillment of the gaming conditions, the player is likely aware of the transition to this state because he or she has been playing games up to that point, so a standby image is displayed. Good too.

○Means 2-4
A first starting area and a second starting area are provided as the starting area, a normal area is provided as an area into which a game ball can enter, and the second starting area is triggered by a game ball entering the normal area. It is an area that is opened by winning the normal lottery executed as follows, and includes a low opening/closing mode and a high opening/closing mode in which the probability of winning the normal lottery is higher than the low opening/closing mode, and the first game state is , is a state in which a game ball should be fired aiming at the first starting region, the advantageous first gaming state is a state in which the low opening/closing mode is set, and the reference first gaming state is a state in which the high opening/closing mode is set. Although the mode is set, it is difficult or impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting area even if you win the normal lottery, so the game ball is fired aiming at the second starting area. The second gaming state is a state in which a game ball should be fired aiming at the second starting area where the high opening/closing mode is set. The gaming machine according to means 2-2 or 2-3.
As mentioned above, since the low opening/closing mode is set, it is conceivable to set the advantageous first gaming state in which a jackpot non-transition can occur.

○Means 3-1
a starting area into which a game ball can enter; a lottery means for executing a special lottery based on lottery information obtained when a game ball enters the starting area; and performance execution means for executing a fluctuating performance until it stops in a manner according to the lottery, and the gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state more advantageous than the first gaming state. As the first gaming state, even if you do not win the jackpot through the special lottery, you can move to the second gaming state without winning the jackpot by acquiring the special transfer right through the special lottery. An advantageous first gaming state is provided, and in the pre-transition fluctuating performance which is the fluctuating performance in which the acquisition of the special transition right in the advantageous first gaming state is announced, the second gaming state is A gaming machine characterized in that a preliminary performance is executed.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, the preliminary performance regarding the second gaming state is executed in the fluctuating performance before transition in the advantageous first gaming state, so that the inconvenience of transitioning to the second gaming state without going through a jackpot can be avoided. It can be resolved.

○Means 3-2
The fluctuating performance in the second gaming state is one in which one of a plurality of types of performance modes is set, and the preliminary performance sets the performance mode in the second gaming state to be started thereafter. The gaming machine according to means 3-1, characterized in that the game machine is a selection performance that prompts the player to select from among a plurality of types of the performance modes.
By doing this, it is possible to select the production mode set in the second gaming state before shifting to the second gaming state.

○Means 3-3
After the appearance of the decorative pattern becomes one that indicates that the special transition right has been acquired in the pre-transition fluctuating performance, during the confirmation period until the pre-transition fluctuating performance ends, the pre-transition The gaming machine according to means 3-1 or 3-2, characterized in that a performance is executed.
By doing this, the preliminary performance will be executed in a situation where the acquisition of the special transition right (transition to the second game state) is indicated by the aspect of the decorative pattern, so the preliminary performance will be the second game state. It is easy to understand that it is related to the state.

○Means 4-1
A gaming machine that executes a selection effect that prompts a player to select one of a plurality of types of effect modes as the effect mode for the specified period when a specified period starts, During the specified period, benefit information indicating the status of benefits obtained during the specified period is displayed, and if the specified period starts again after the specified period ends but before the specific conditions are met, the specified period will be displayed. If the same type of presentation mode as the previous specified period is selected in the selection presentation, the benefit information is not reset, and the same type of presentation mode as the previous specified period is selected in the selection presentation. A gaming machine characterized in that the bonus information is reset when the bonus information is not selected.
According to the gaming machine, when the same type of performance mode is selected, it is possible to make it appear as if the specified period continues without resetting the benefit information.

○Means 4-2
When the specified period ends, the game moves to a pull-back state, and the specific condition is satisfied when the pull-back state ends, and the pull-back state is executed when the game ball enters a predetermined area. In addition to the transition via jackpot in which players win a jackpot through a special lottery and then move on to the specified period again, there is also the transfer without jackpot in which they move back into the specified period even if they do not win a jackpot through the special lottery. The gaming machine according to means 4-1, wherein the gaming machine is in a state that can occur.
In this way, the specified period will start again before the withdrawal state ends, which is advantageous in terms of the occurrence of a jackpot transfer without going through a jackpot (winning a "pullback" for a specific period in the withdrawal state). This can be set as a condition under which information may not be reset.

○Means 5-1
The step-up effect includes an operation means that can be operated by a player, and a performance execution means that prompts the player to operate the operation means, and that executes a step-up performance that progresses in stages. , an operation sound is output when the operation of the operation means satisfies a predetermined condition, and the step-up effect progresses from stage N (N is a natural number excluding 0) to stage N+1. A gaming machine characterized in that the mode of the operation sound changes in response to a trigger.
In the step-up performance of the gaming machine described above, since the mode of the operation sound changes as the stage progresses, it is easy to understand (easily communicate) the occurrence of a step-up.

○Means 5-2
When the operation of the operating means satisfies the predetermined condition, an operation trigger image is displayed together with the operation sound, and the step-up effect changes from N stages (N is a natural number excluding 0) to N+1 stages. The gaming machine according to means 5-1, wherein the mode of the operation trigger image changes as the game progresses.
By doing this, the operation trigger image also changes as the operation sound changes, making it easier to understand the occurrence of a step-up.

1 Gaming machine 10 Advantageous image 12 Instruction image 20 Standby image 30 Choice image 40 Benefit information 50 Stage image 60 Operation means (61 push button 62 cross key)
65 Speaker 70 Reserved symbol 80 Decorative symbol 90 Game board 90a Light transmission section 904 Starting area (904a First starting area 904b Second starting area)
906 Big winning area 906x Specific area 91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that executes a selection effect that prompts a player to select one of a plurality of types of effect modes as the effect mode for the specified period when a specified period starts,
During the specified period, benefit information indicating the status of benefits obtained during the specified period is displayed,
If the specified period starts again after the specified period ends but before the specified conditions are met,
In the selection performance, if the same type of performance mode as the previous specified period is selected, the benefit information is not reset;
The gaming machine is characterized in that, in the selection performance, if the performance mode of the same type as in the previous specified period is not selected, the benefit information is reset.

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