JP7448222B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Patent Document 1 listed below discloses a gaming machine equipped with a performance (lever probability performance) that is certain to become a "probability change" if a jackpot is achieved.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-192008

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can make the effects easy to understand.

A gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, is a gaming machine in which a normal win and a special win that provides a greater benefit to the player than the normal win are set as the types of wins, and includes: It constitutes a fluctuating performance from the time the decorative pattern that informs the winning/losing lottery result starts to fluctuate until it stops, and whether the winning/failing lottery result announced through the fluctuating performance is either a loss or a hit. A specific effect executing means executes a specific effect that does not occur in the case of the normal win but may occur in the case of the special win, and Announcement performance execution means for executing an announcement performance that is not executed when a performance other than the performance is executed;
It is characterized by having the following.

According to the present invention, it is possible to make the presentation easy to understand.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure showing a decorative pattern and a reserved pattern displayed in a display area. It is a diagram for explaining a gaming state (a) and a jackpot distribution (b). It is a diagram for explaining the difference in the presence or absence of an activated image in an unactivated normal game state (a) and an activated normal gaming state (b). FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-1. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2 (advantages of adopting specific example 1-2). FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-4. It is a figure for explaining a movable member. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-2. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-4. (a) is a diagram showing the jackpot probability of each game setting, and (b) is a diagram showing the basic state and special state. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-1. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-2. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-3. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-4. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-5. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-6. It is a figure for explaining the outline of production mode (change of production mode). (a) is a diagram for explaining the outline of the operation section for changing the type of production mode that is the initial mode, and (b) is a diagram showing the state after reset when the initial mode is production mode B. FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-1. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-2. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-3. It is a figure for explaining specific performance (announcement performance). FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-1. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-3.

1) Basic configuration of gaming machine Hereinafter, a gaming machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. Note that in the following description, the term "image" includes both moving images and still images, unless otherwise specified.

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 first starting area 904a, a second starting area 904b), a big winning area 906, an exit 907, and the like. A display area 911 of the display device 91 that executes various effects is an area that is visible through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90. Note that the shape and the like of the display area 911 can be changed as appropriate (the shape and the like of the display area 911 can be changed by changing the shape and size of the opening 901 and the shape and size of the display device 91 itself). .

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 the game balls flowing down the game area 902 enter a winning area such as the big winning area 906, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by the payout device.

Note that explanations of components of the gaming machine 1 that are not related to the present invention, such as the frame of the gaming machine 1, the lower tray and the upper tray for storing game balls, will be omitted. For these, structures similar to those of known gaming machines can be applied.

The jackpot lottery is executed by a win/fail lottery means provided on a control board (not shown) triggered by the game ball entering the starting area 904 (first starting area 904a, second starting area 904b). Specifically, when the game ball enters the starting area 904, a numerical value is obtained from a random number source, and if the numerical value is the same as a predetermined jackpot value, it is a jackpot, and if different, it is a miss. becomes. In other words, this numerical value is the "win/fail lottery information" used for the win/fail lottery (in the following explanation, the win/fail lottery information acquired when the game ball enters the first starting area is referred to as the "first win/fail lottery information". (The winning/losing lottery information acquired when the game ball enters the second starting area is sometimes referred to as the "second winning/losing lottery information.") In addition, in this embodiment, both the first starting area 904a and the second starting area 904b are "winning areas" where a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out when the game ball enters.

In this embodiment, three groups of decorative patterns including a plurality of types of decorative patterns 80 are displayed in a variable manner, and a winning/failure lottery result is notified based on a combination of decorative patterns 80 selected from each group of decorative patterns and stopped and displayed. In the case of a jackpot, the decorative symbols 80 (see FIG. 2) form a predetermined jackpot combination (for example, a set of three identical symbols). If the combination is a loss, a loss combination other than the jackpot combination is displayed. In the following explanation, the performance from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol group until it stops at the combination indicating the winning/failure lottery result will be referred to as a fluctuating performance (or simply "fluctuation" or "rotation").

In this embodiment, the corresponding fluctuating performance is started (the variation of the decorative pattern 80 is started) in the order in which the winning lottery information is acquired, but when certain winning lottery information is newly acquired, , when a fluctuating performance regarding the winning lottery result based on the winning lottery information acquired before that is being executed, a fluctuating performance regarding the winning lottery result based on the certain winning lottery information is started. Until then, the winning lottery information is stored in a storage means provided on a control board (not shown). The numerical value for which the fluctuating performance for the corresponding winning lottery result has not yet started is "pending (information)" (the pending (information) can be said to be a subordinate concept of winning lottery information). The maximum number of stored pending information (maximum pending number) can be set as appropriate. The maximum number of reservations that can be stored by the storage means in this embodiment is four per type of starting area 904. That is, the hold information (so-called special figure 1 hold) that is acquired when the game ball enters the first starting area is the first hold information, and the hold information is acquired when the game ball enters the second starting area. If the reservation information (so-called special figure 2 reservation) to be held is the second reservation information, a maximum of four pieces of each of the first reservation information and the second reservation information will be stored.

In addition, in this embodiment, at the time when the fluctuating performance is started, it is determined whether or not the acquired winning/losing lottery information is a jackpot (the winning/losing lottery is executed) (however, this Although the player does not know the result of the winning lottery at the start of the fluctuating performance, the winning lottery may be performed when the winning lottery information is acquired, and the winning lottery result itself may be stored. In addition, the acquired lottery information is also used as a numerical value for determining the specific content of the performance for notifying the lottery results.

In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the pending symbols 70, which are marks corresponding to each of the pending information stored in the storage means, are displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91 in the order in which they were acquired. (See Figure 2). In this embodiment, the items are displayed in order from the left in descending order of acquisition timing (so-called earliest pending completion). Although the notification of the winning lottery result has not been completed, a symbol indicating that there is winning lottery information for which the fluctuating performance has already started (a symbol indicating "the relevant fluctuation pending") is displayed. good.

If the result of the lottery is a jackpot, a jackpot game in which a jackpot area is opened is executed (a "privilege" of the jackpot game is given to the player). Since the jackpot game itself is well known, detailed explanation will be omitted. The number of rounds (round distribution), etc. can be set as appropriate.

2) Gaming state 2-1) Basic gaming state The gaming state in which players play with the aim of winning a jackpot is roughly divided into a normal gaming state and a special gaming state (see FIG. 3(a)). The special gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is a low probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and is also a low base state (low probability, no time saving) in which the game ball is difficult to enter the starting area 904. As the special game state, a first special game state and a second special game state are set. The first special gaming state is a high probability gaming state (probability fluctuation state) where the probability of winning a jackpot is high, and is a high base state (high probability/time saving) in which the game ball easily enters the starting area 904. . The second special gaming state is a low probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and is a high base state (low probability and short time) in which the game ball easily enters the starting area 904.

In the normal game state, the player fires a game ball aiming at the first starting area 904a (so-called starting area of special figure 1). In this embodiment, so-called "left-handed hitting" is performed. Since the first win/fail lottery information is acquired when the game ball enters the first starting area 904a, the normal gaming state is a win/fail lottery based on the first win/fail lottery information (so-called special map 1 lottery; hereinafter, the first win/fail lottery). This is a gaming state in which players aim to win a jackpot. On the other hand, in the special game state, a game ball is fired aiming at the second starting area 904b (so-called starting area of special figure 2). In this embodiment, so-called "right-handed hitting" is performed. Since the second win/fail lottery information is acquired when the game ball enters the second starting area 904b, the special game state is a win/fail lottery based on the second win/fail lottery information (so-called special map 2 lottery; hereinafter, the second win/fail lottery). This is a gaming state in which players aim to win a jackpot. The special game state is a state in which it is easy to win the opening lottery for the second starting area 904b triggered by a game ball entering the normal starting area 905, so it is relatively easy for the game ball to enter the second starting area 904b. enter in. It should be noted that the settings regarding the transition of the gaming state may be of any kind, so the description thereof will be omitted. Further, the game state set as described above is merely an example.

It should be noted that the "gaming state" (normal gaming state, special gaming state) mentioned here is a different concept from the "basic state" and "special state" ("state" related to setting suggestion performance) described later. In this embodiment, the states in the normal gaming state are divided into a "basic state" and a "special state."

The gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is a so-called "V variable type" "ST machine". As the jackpot, a normal jackpot and a special jackpot are set. After winning a normal jackpot, the player shifts to a second special gaming state (low probability, time saving) after the jackpot game ends. The second special game state continues for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) until the lottery result becomes a loss. After winning the special jackpot, the player shifts to the first special gaming state (high probability, time saving) after the jackpot game ends. The first special game state continues for a predetermined number of times (so-called ST number; for example, 150 times) until the lottery result becomes a loss.

Of the jackpots (jackpot distribution) won in the first lottery (special drawing 1 lottery), 50% are normal jackpots and 50% are special jackpots (the so-called probability variable ratio is 50%). The jackpot (jackpot distribution) won in the second lottery (special drawing 2) is a 100% special jackpot (so-called probability variation ratio is 100%) (see FIG. 3(b)). If you win a special jackpot, the so-called V area (not shown) will be opened in the jackpot game (if you shoot the game ball aiming at the V area, the time will almost certainly be open for the game ball to enter). ), the game state after the end of the jackpot game becomes a special game state on the condition that the game ball enters the V area. On the other hand, if you normally win a jackpot, the V area will not be opened, or it will be opened to such an extent that it is virtually impossible for the game ball to enter, so the game ball will not be able to enter the V area. No, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game becomes the normal gaming state.

Note that the "ST machine" of the "V variable type" as described above is just an example. Instead of using the "V probability variable type", a structure may be adopted in which the probability variation ratio of the first winning lottery and the second winning lottery is the same. Moreover, instead of using the "ST" machine, a so-called "variable loop machine" may be used. Furthermore, it may be a gaming machine having so-called "two types" functions (such as a "one type and two types mixing machine"). Unless otherwise specified in the following explanation, game features such as jackpot distribution can be changed as appropriate.

In this embodiment, the jackpot probability in low probability gaming states (normal gaming state, second special gaming state, condition activation gaming state described later) is approximately 1/280 to 1/319 (varies depending on "game settings" described later) The jackpot probability in the high probability gaming state (first special gaming state) is approximately 1/100. Note that the specific value of the jackpot probability can be changed as appropriate.

2-2) Condition activation game state (ceiling)
The gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment is equipped with a so-called "ceiling". Specifically, if the predetermined transition conditions are met, even if you do not win the lottery (even if you do not go through the jackpot game), you will be in the normal gaming state (strictly speaking, the unactivated normal gaming state will be detailed later). ) to a condition activation gaming state (now often referred to as "play time" or the like) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state (see FIG. 3(a)). The condition activation game state is the same as the second special game state, a low probability game state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low (same as the normal game state), and a high probability game state in which the game ball is likely to enter the starting area 904. It is a base state (low probability, time saving) (the condition activation gaming state can also be considered as a type of second special gaming state). However, the condition activation gaming state has a greater number of "continuations" than the second special gaming state mentioned above. In this embodiment, the transition to the normal gaming state (already activated normal gaming state described later) is triggered when the winning/failure lottery results become loses 1200 times in a row after the transition to the condition activated gaming state (1200 consecutive times). (This is a condition for ending the condition activation gaming state in the case where the winning lottery result is a loss.) Therefore, when transitioning to the condition activation gaming state, the probability of winning a jackpot during that time (before transitioning to the normal gaming state) is the second special gaming state (which continues until you lose 100 times in a row). higher than

The transition condition is that the winnings occur a prescribed number of times (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the ceiling number) in a low probability gaming state. In this embodiment, the ceiling number of times is 900. Note that this low probability gaming state also includes a period of the second special gaming state. After the end of the jackpot game, if the player moves to the second special game state and then moves to the normal game state without winning the jackpot in the second special game state, the second special game state (100 times) After that, the transition condition will be satisfied if the game loses 800 times in a row in the normal gaming state (non-activated normal gaming state, details of which will be described later). On the other hand, after the jackpot game ends, it moves to the first special gaming state (ST state), and without winning the jackpot in the first special gaming state, it then goes into the normal gaming state (unactivated normal gaming state, details of which will be described later). In the case of a transition, the transition condition will be met if there is a loss 900 times in a row in the normal gaming state (150 times in the first special gaming state is not included in the ceiling number). .

Note that the number of lottery draws in the second special game state may be configured not to be included in the ceiling number of times. That is, a configuration may be adopted in which the transition condition is satisfied when the number of lottery draws in the normal gaming state reaches the ceiling number of times.

As mentioned above, basically a series of losses in the normal gaming state will lead to the establishment of the transition condition, but the normal gaming state that has passed through the conditional gaming state (after winning the previous jackpot, the conditional gaming state) The transition condition does not hold if the normal gaming state that has not passed through the condition is defined as the unactivated normal gaming state, and the normal gaming state that has passed through the conditionally activated gaming state is defined as the activated normal gaming state (see FIG. 3(a)). That is, even if the player loses 900 times in a row in the activated normal gaming state, the condition will not be changed to the activated gaming state again (there is no "ceiling re-entry"). In other words, once the condition-activated gaming state is entered, unless the game machine 1 is reset and a jackpot is won, the condition-activated gaming state will not be entered again. Note that if the gaming machine 1 is reset, it will be in an unactivated normal gaming state.

In the activated normal gaming state, an activated image 10 indicating that the normal gaming state has passed through the condition activated gaming state is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 4(b)). Note that the activated image 10 is not displayed temporarily, but continues to be displayed as long as the activated normal game state continues (however, it may be in a state where it is not displayed temporarily). In other words, it is continuously displayed while maintaining its appearance over a plurality of changing effects. The activated normal game state and the unactivated normal game state are the same normal gaming state, but they differ in whether or not the activated image 10 is displayed (in the unactivated normal game state, the activated image 10 is not displayed (Fig. 4(a))). Specifically, although the activated normal game state and the unactivated normal game state have in common that they are low-probability game states and low base states, the former is a condition-activated game state again no matter how many times there are consecutive failures. The difference is that the latter does not shift to the state, and the latter shifts to the condition activation gaming state when the ceiling number of times is reached. Assuming that the activated image 10 is not displayed, there is no difference between the images displayed in the display area 911 in the activated normal game state and the unactivated normal game state (it is impossible to distinguish from the images). It is not possible to determine whether the condition is In addition, game parlors are often equipped with data counters that show the number of jackpot wins and how much change has been made since the previous jackpot, but ``transitioning to a condition-activated gaming state'' is a ``jackpot win''. ” (the display of “number of rotations” (number of fluctuations) will be reset by “transferring to the condition-activated gaming state”), and in this situation, the data counter It is also difficult to determine whether the game is in an activated normal gaming state or an unactivated normal gaming state.

In this way, if it is not possible to distinguish between the normal gaming state that has been activated and the normal gaming state that has not been activated, players will be able to play the game by mistakenly thinking that they are in the unactivated normal gaming state when in fact they are in the activated normal gaming state. can also occur. If such a player occurs, he may complain that he does not move to the conditionally activated gaming state even though he has missed the ceiling the number of times in a row in the activated normal gaming state (low probability gaming state). There is a possibility that it will appear. In order to prevent such a situation from occurring, in the present embodiment, the activated image 10 is displayed in the activated normal gaming state, so that the game is played by misunderstanding that it is the unactivated normal gaming state. I try not to let it happen.

Various specific aspects of the activated image 10 can be considered. For example, a display such as "○○ state" ("○○ state" indicates a condition-activated gaming state. For example, it may be in a state such as "ceiling transition completed state") (see FIG. 4(b)), It is conceivable to directly indicate that the game state has already passed through the condition activation gaming state. By doing this, it is possible to clearly understand that the game is in an activated normal game state. Furthermore, in order to indicate that no matter how many consecutive misses there are, the game will not shift to the condition activation gaming state, it is conceivable to use an image that includes characters that indicate that the game will not shift to "play time". By doing so, it is possible to prevent a player from playing the already activated normal gaming state with the aim of moving to the condition activated gaming state. Furthermore, an abstract image that does not itself represent any meaning may be displayed as the activated image 10. Even if this is done, the activated image 10 will not be displayed in the unactivated normal gaming state, so a player who plays (attempts to play) the activated normal gaming state may not understand the unactivated normal gaming state. There is a high probability that the situation is different.

Hereinafter, specific examples will be described in which matters related to the conditionally activated game state (already activated normal game state, unactivated normal game state) are improved, materialized, modified, etc. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 1-1
In the above embodiment, since the activated image 10 that is not displayed in the unactivated normal game state is displayed in the activated normal game state, it is possible to distinguish which state the activated image 10 is in depending on the presence or absence of the activated image 10. However, in the unactivated normal game state, an image (unactivated image 15) that is not displayed in the activated normal game state may be displayed (see FIG. 5(a)). In other words, the configuration may be such that if the unactivated image 15 is displayed, the game is in the unactivated normal game state, and if the unactivated image 15 is not displayed, the game is in the activated normal gaming state. In the activated normal game state, the activated image 10 described above may be displayed (see FIG. 5(b). The activated image 10 and the unactivated image 15 are different in form), or it may not be displayed. good.

However, the transition to the already activated normal gaming state is extremely rare, as it is the case that the transition condition is met and then the condition activated gaming state is reached, and the jackpot is not won in the condition activated gaming state. In other words, the amount of time the player plays is overwhelmingly longer in the unactivated normal gaming state than in the activated normal gaming state (the unactivated normal gaming state can be said to be the "normal" state). Therefore, as in the above embodiment, a special image (already activated image 10) that is not displayed in the normal state is displayed when the game transitions to the activated normal game state, which is extremely rare. It can be said that it is easier for the player to notice that the normal game state is already activated.

〇Specific example 1-2 (example developed from specific example 1-1)
It is assumed that the unactivated image 15 indicates the type of jackpot that was won last time. In other words, the unactivated image 15 has the function of not only indicating that the current gaming state is an unactivated normal gaming state, but also indicating the type of the previous jackpot. For example, if the previous jackpot is a special jackpot, the first unactivated image 151 is displayed (see FIG. 6(a)), and if it is a normal jackpot, the second unactivated image 152 is displayed (FIG. 6(b)). ). In other words, when transitioning from the first special gaming state to the unactivated normal gaming state, the first unactivated image 151 is displayed, and when transitioning from the second special gaming state to the unactivated normal gaming state, the second unactivated image 151 is displayed. It is assumed that an unactivated image 152 is displayed. By doing this, by seeing that the unactivated image 15 is displayed, you can only confirm that you are not in the activated normal gaming state (that you are in a state where you can transition to the condition activated gaming state). You can check the type of jackpot you won last time.

In this way, it is particularly effective to be able to check the type of the previous jackpot in the non-activated normal game state when the configuration is as in the above embodiment. As mentioned above, if the first special game state ends and the state shifts to the non-activated normal gaming state, the transition condition will be met by 900 consecutive misses in the non-activated normal gaming state, and the condition-activated game will be activated. state (“150 times” in the first special game state (ST state), which is a high probability game state, is not included in the ceiling number of times), but on the other hand, after the end of the second special game state, it transitioned to an unactivated normal game state. In this case, the transition condition is met by losing 800 times in a row in the non-activated normal gaming state, and the transition condition is transferred to the condition activated gaming state (“100 in the first special gaming state which is a low probability gaming state”). "times" are also included in the ceiling number of times). Therefore, as shown in Figure 7, if the display on the data counter installed at the game parlor shows the number of changes (number of rotations) since the end of the previous jackpot, even if the previous jackpot was a special jackpot. For example, the transition condition will be satisfied at “1050 times” (ceiling number (900 times) + ST number (150 times)), and if the previous jackpot was a normal jackpot, the transition condition will be satisfied at “900 times”. Only by displaying the data counter, it is not possible to accurately grasp the remaining number of fluctuations required before transitioning to the condition activation gaming state. By doing as in this example, it is possible to distinguish whether the current normal gaming state (unactivated normal gaming state) has passed through the first special gaming state or the second special gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to accurately grasp the remaining number of deviations required until the transition condition is satisfied.

〇Specific example 1-3
In the above embodiment, it is explained that in the normal gaming state (already activated normal gaming state) that is transitioned to after the end of the conditionally activated gaming state, the configuration is such that the transition to the conditionally activated gaming state will not occur again no matter how many times there are consecutive deviations. However, even after transitioning to the activated normal gaming state, it may be configured to transition to the conditionally activated gaming state again by failing a specified number of times in succession. In other words, a setting with so-called "ceiling re-entry" may be used. Even in such a case, by distinguishing between the untriggered normal gaming state and the activated normal gaming state, you can determine how long it has been since the last jackpot (the number of rotations since the previous jackpot). It has the advantage of being able to roughly grasp the amount (more or less) (it can be roughly grasped without using a data counter).

However, if the configuration is such that there is no "ceiling re-entry" as in the above embodiment, the player's direct profit (ball output (expected value), it can be said that it is of great significance to display the activated image 10 so that it can be determined which state it is in.

〇Specific example 1-4
The configuration is such that the probability that a setting suggestion performance (details will be described later) is higher in the activated normal game state than in the unactivated normal game state. As explained in the above embodiment, the activated normal gaming state is more disadvantageous than the unactivated normal gaming state in that it does not shift to the condition activated gaming state no matter how many consecutive misses occur. Furthermore, by displaying the activated image 10, it is clearly shown that the activated normal gaming state is in effect, so that once the activated normal gaming state is entered, the player is likely to end up not playing any more. . In order to prevent such a situation from occurring, a configuration is adopted in which it is easy to enjoy the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion performance in the already activated normal game state. In other words, in place of the disadvantage of not being able to enjoy the "ceiling" effect, the benefit of being able to easily enjoy the setting suggestion effect is given, thereby promoting gaming when transitioning to an already activated normal game state. We aim to

In the activated normal game state, a setting suggestion performance (specific setting suggestion performance) may be generated in a manner that does not occur in the unactivated normal game state. In other words, since there is a possibility that a specific setting suggestion performance will occur, the probability that the setting suggestion performance will occur is higher in the activated normal game state than in the unactivated normal game state. As an example of the specific setting suggestion effect, it is conceivable to use the already activated image 10. In other words, since the activated image 10 is displayed in the activated normal game state and is not displayed in the unactivated normal game state (it is an image unique to the activated normal gaming state), this can be used to suggest settings. be carried out. For example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined part of the activated image 10 is set to blue, green, or red (see FIG. 8), and the current setting is suggested by the color (red indicates the highest setting expectation). expensive).

In order to prevent you from quitting the game immediately after transitioning to the activated normal gaming state, if the game is not played for a certain amount of time after transitioning to the activated normal gaming state (for example, if the game is not played for a certain amount of time after transitioning to the activated normal gaming state) The settings may be such that the setting suggestion effect does not occur until after the deviation has been notified X times in a row (after X rotations).

3) Ceiling suggestion by movable member The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a movable member 20 (movable accessory) that can be displaced within a predetermined range (see FIG. 1). The movable member 20 indicates the number of fluctuations remaining until the specific event of "ceiling", ie, "transition to the condition-activated gaming state" occurs (the distance to the "ceiling").

The movable member 20 in this embodiment rotates (rotates). In this embodiment, the movable member 20 rotates clockwise (see FIG. 9). The drive mechanism (drive source and power transmission structure to the movable member 20) for rotating the movable member 20 may be of any type, so its description will be omitted. In this embodiment, a stepping motor is used as a drive source, and a power transmission structure (gear train) is constructed that can arbitrarily adjust the rotation angle of the movable member 20 (at least in "unit angle" increments, which will be described later). ing.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the player loses 900 consecutive times in the low probability gaming state, the condition activation gaming state is entered (the ceiling function is activated). If the "starting condition" is satisfied that a new low-probability gaming state is set, then the condition is that after the starting condition is established, the fluctuating performance is executed for the number of ceiling times without winning the jackpot. This is considered a condition for transitioning to the active gaming state. In this embodiment, the completion of the jackpot game when winning the normal jackpot or the resetting of the gaming machine 1 constitutes the establishment of the "starting condition."

The movable member 20 is displaced every time a displacement condition that can be established based on the notification of the winning lottery result is satisfied. In this embodiment, the completion of notification of one winning/failure lottery result (loss) is considered to be the fulfillment of the displacement condition. Specifically, after the start condition is established, the movable member 20 is displaced (rotated) by a unit angle every time one fluctuating performance (missing notification) is completed. In this embodiment, each time one fluctuating performance is completed, the movable member 20 rotates by 360/900=0.4 degrees (0.4 degrees is a unit angle). Therefore, if the winning/fail lottery results are unsuccessful 900 times in a row after the start condition is met, then the lottery will rotate exactly 360 degrees based on the point in time when the start condition was met (see FIG. 9). Specifically, a certain point (excluding the center) on the movable member 20 is set as a reference point, and the position of the reference point (reference position) (the position shown in FIG. ”, the reference point will be displaced by 0.4 degrees each time a fluctuating performance starts, and eventually it will return to the “0 degree” (360 degree) reference position (hereinafter referred to as transition). The position of the movable member 20 when the condition is satisfied is sometimes referred to as a specific position) (the position shown in FIG. 9(d)). That is, in this embodiment, the start position (reference position) and the goal position (specific position) are made to match. On the contrary, this does not negate the possibility of having a configuration in which the start position (reference position) and the goal position (specific position) are different. In addition, in this embodiment, the movable member 20 is not displaced in response to anything other than the satisfaction of the above-mentioned displacement condition (notification of winning/failure lottery result (loss)).

It is preferable that a position display section 25 is provided on the outside of the movable member 20, which serves as a guide for the current position of the movable member 20. If the movable member 20 is configured to rotate as in this embodiment, the position display section 25 is provided outside the locus (circle) drawn by the end of the movable member 20 that is farthest from the center. shall be. For example, assume that the position display section 25 is marked at regular angles (at equal angles) (see FIG. 9). By doing so, it is possible to easily grasp the current angle (rotation amount) of the movable member 20. In addition, by providing the mark like an "hour marker" on a clock, the movable member 20 looks like a clock. good). Although not shown, if "numbers" are attached instead of or together with the mark, the effect of looking like a clock will be enhanced.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, among the plurality of marks, one indicating the reference position and the specific position is set as a specific mark 25m, which is different from other marks (see FIG. 9). By doing so, the starting point (start) and target point (goal) of the movable member 20 are clearly indicated.

It is preferable that the movable member 20 is provided with a portion (hereinafter referred to as a pointer portion 21) that serves as a guide for its position. For example, it is preferable to provide the pointer portion 21 with an “arrowhead”-like portion that becomes thinner toward the outside (see FIG. 9). By doing so, the current position of the movable member 20 can be easily grasped due to the relationship between the position display section 25 and the pointer section 21.

With this configuration, the player can intuitively determine how many times the movable member 20 rotates, depending on the degree of rotation of the movable member 20. It is possible to grasp it (capture it as a visual image). In particular, in this embodiment, after the start condition is established, the movable member 20 rotates exactly 360 degrees to enter the condition activation game state, so there is an advantage that it is easier to understand the remaining number of fluctuations. be.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which matters related to the ceiling suggestion by the movable member 20 are improved, materialized, modified, etc. will be described. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 2-1
In the embodiment described above, it has been explained that the movable member 20 rotates (rotates), but other operating modes may be used. For example, it is assumed that the movable member 20 moves linearly in the vertical direction, and is displaced upward by a predetermined amount every time a displacement condition is satisfied. That is, it is assumed that the movable member 20 is located higher as it approaches the "ceiling". It is assumed that when the "ceiling" is reached (when the transition condition is met), the movable member 20 is located at the uppermost end.

Even in this case, depending on the position of the movable member 20, it is possible to grasp the remaining number of fluctuations until the condition-activated gaming state is entered. In addition, the closer the condition activation game state approaches, the higher the movable member 20 is located and the more "conspicuous" it becomes, so it can be used as a reference for players looking for an empty table (as a guideline for finding an empty table close to the "ceiling"). It will also happen.

〇Specific example 2-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the movable member 20 is displaced each time one fluctuating performance (missing) ends (for each fluctuation), but during a predetermined number of fluctuations (twice or more) It may be set that the movable member 20 is displaced each time the performance ends (for each of a plurality of variations), that is, the displacement condition is satisfied when the performance during the constant number of fluctuations ends. After the previous displacement condition is satisfied, the position (aspect) of the movable member 20 is maintained until the next displacement condition is satisfied.

For example, it is assumed that the displacement condition is satisfied when 15 fluctuating effects are completed. As in the above embodiment, if the movable member 20 is set to rotate exactly 360 degrees after the start condition is satisfied and before the transition condition is satisfied, the movable member 20 will rotate 6 degrees every time the displacement condition is satisfied. It is only necessary to rotate it in steps of 360×15/900=6 (see FIG. 10).

If the movable member 20 is displaced every time the movable member 20 is displaced, the amount of displacement of the movable member 20 at one time is small, and there is a possibility that the player will not notice that the movable member 20 is displaced. As in this example, by displacing the movable member 20 every time there are multiple variations, the amount of displacement of the movable member 20 at one time can be increased, so that the above-mentioned fear can be reduced. . Furthermore, the configuration is such that the displacement of the movable member 20 indicates that the movable member 20 is approaching the "ceiling" every time the movable member 20 approaches the "ceiling".

〇Specific example 2-3
In the above embodiment, the number of remaining fluctuations (distant and near to the "ceiling") until the transition to the condition activation game state is suggested by the displacement of the movable member 20, that is, it depends on the position of the movable member 20. Although it has been explained that the suggested event (specific event) is "transition to a condition-activated gaming state," the suggested object is not limited to this.

For example, it is assumed that the remaining number of misses until the end of the first special game state, the so-called remaining number of times of ST, is indicated by the displacement of the movable member 20 (“end of the first special game state” is a specific event). It is conceivable to have a certain configuration. In other words, it is assumed that the movable member 20 is displaced by a predetermined amount each time the first special game state is entered and the result of the lottery (loss) is notified. A setting in which the movable member 20 rotates exactly 360 degrees from the start of the first special game state (start of ST) until the first special game state ends (end of ST) without the lottery result becoming a jackpot. If this is the case, the movable member 20 may be configured to rotate "360/ST times" every time one fluctuating performance (missing) ends. If the ST number of times is 150 as in the above embodiment, the movable member 20 is configured to rotate by 2.4 degrees each time one fluctuating performance ends.

〇Specific example 2-4
It is assumed that the display device 91 indicates the remaining number of fluctuations (far or near to the "ceiling") until transition to the condition activation gaming state. That is, the display device 91 on which the decorative pattern 80 indicating the winning/failure lottery result is displayed serves as the movable member 20 described in the above embodiment. As in the above embodiment, if the completion of one fluctuating performance (missing) is considered to be the fulfillment of the displacement condition, the display device 91 will be displaced (rotated by a unit angle) for each fluctuation.

As shown in FIG. 11, the display device 91 rotates around a predetermined portion (for example, the intersection of diagonals of the display area 911). The image displayed in the display area 911 is adjusted according to the position of the display device 91. Specifically, regardless of the position of the display device 91, at least the decorative symbols 80 and the reserved symbols 70 are displayed so as not to tilt from the player's viewpoint directly facing the display area 911 with the direction of gravity (vertical direction) as a reference line. . When various images such as the decorative pattern 80 and the reserved pattern 70 displayed in the display area 911 at the reference position (0 degrees) are used as reference images, when the display device 91 is rotated by D degrees from the reference position, the reference image is The reference image displayed at the position is rotated by −D degrees and displayed (the inclination of the decorative pattern 80 and the reserved pattern 70 is maintained at 0 degrees). This prevents the decorative pattern 80 from becoming difficult to see due to the display device 91 rotating as it approaches the ceiling.

Since the display device 91 (the image displayed in the display area 911) on which the decorative pattern 80 indicating the lottery result is displayed is what the player always pays attention to, the display device 91 suggests the distance to the "ceiling". This makes it easier to see how close you are to the "ceiling."

When the display device 91 (display area 911) is considered to have a substantially rectangular shape, it is preferable that a state in which one side of the rectangle runs along the left-right direction is set as the reference position or the specific position. In other words, it is preferable that a state without "tilt" (the state shown in FIG. 11(a)) be set as the "start position" and the "goal position." By doing this, it becomes easier to understand how close you are to the "ceiling".

4) Game settings and setting suggestion presentation 4-1) Game settings The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is equipped with game settings (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "settings") (so-called "settings equipped"). Pachinko). Game settings refer to each of the settings that are divided into a plurality of stages so that the degree of advantage to the player differs. Various methods can be considered to differentiate the "degree of advantage." In this embodiment, the probability of winning the lottery, that is, the probability of winning the jackpot, is different. At least, the jackpot probability in the low probability gaming state is different for each setting (see FIG. 12(a)). The jackpot probability in the high probability gaming state may be different for each setting. In this embodiment, there are six types of game settings, ``Setting 1'' to ``Setting 6'' (six levels of settings). The larger the number of "setting ○" becomes, the higher the jackpot probability becomes (see FIG. 12(a)). Naturally, the higher the jackpot probability, the easier it is to win a jackpot, so "Setting 1" is the most disadvantageous setting for the player, and "Setting 6" is the most advantageous setting for the player. It can be said. Any of the game settings 1 to 6 will be set by the game store clerk as the current setting (hereinafter referred to as the current setting) and will be provided to the player at the game store (the player will not be able to change the current setting). ). The structure for setting and changing the current settings may be of any type, so a detailed explanation will be omitted. For example, it is conceivable to provide a keyhole into which a setting key can be inserted inside the gaming machine 1, so that the current setting can be set or changed by operating the setting key.

Note that the method of differentiating the "advantageous degree" is not limited to jackpot probability. Other probabilities may be targeted as long as they are probabilities that affect the player's profits (expected value of balls played). For example, the target may be the ratio of jackpots (so-called probability fluctuation ratio) in which the gaming state changes to a high probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends. In other words, a plurality of types of game settings having different probability fluctuation rates are provided, and one of the game settings is set as the current setting.

Further, the higher the setting, the smaller the number of fluctuations in the low probability gaming state (the number of rotations up to the "ceiling") required before transitioning to the condition-activated gaming state (the higher the setting, the closer the "ceiling" is). In this case, the suggestion of the number of remaining changes up to the "ceiling" by the movable member 20 described above will differ depending on the "current setting". Specifically, since the higher the setting is, the closer the movable member 20 is to the ceiling, the higher the setting is, the larger the amount of displacement of the movable member 20 per movement is.

4-2) Setting Suggestion Performance The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is capable of executing a setting suggestion performance that provides a suggestion regarding the current settings. Broadly speaking, there are two types of "suggestion regarding the current setting" which is the effect of the setting suggestion performance. One is a suggestion as to whether a so-called "setting change" has been made (setting change suggestion). The method of changing the current settings by the game parlor side is as described above, but the setting suggestion presentation may suggest that the current settings have been changed. It should be noted that "setting change" includes a case where the same game settings as the current game settings are set (so-called "resetting" of settings). In other words, whether or not a "settings change" has been made is not strictly speaking whether the current settings have changed, but whether a new operation has been performed to set one of the multiple game settings as the current settings. It is equivalent to .

Note that setting change suggestions can be roughly divided into definite suggestions that confirm that a setting change has been made, and probabilistic suggestions that indicate a high or low probability that a setting change has been made. For example, a mode in which a setting change is confirmed when a certain image is displayed is a deterministic suggestion, and a mode in which the setting change probability is XX% (less than 100%) when a certain image is displayed. is a probabilistic suggestion.

The other is a suggestion as to which game setting is set as the current setting (current setting suggestion). The player enjoys the game while guessing the current settings based on the suggestion effect of such setting suggestion performance.

In addition, current status setting suggestions can be broadly divided into probabilistic suggestions and definite suggestions. Probabilistic suggestions do not "determine" that any of the multiple game settings is the current setting (it is "determined" that any of the multiple game settings is not the current setting) However, the probability that a specific game setting is set as the current setting increases (the probability that a specific game setting is set as the current setting decreases). For example, in a configuration where any one of a plurality of setting suggestion elements (for example, an image) is output as a setting suggestion effect, one of the plurality of game settings is selected depending on which setting suggestion element is output. This refers to a mode in which the probability of the current setting is increased. In such probabilistic suggestions, the more times a setting suggestion is actually made, the higher the probability that the prediction of the current setting will be correct.

On the other hand, a definitive suggestion is one that "confirms" that one or more of the plurality of game settings is the current setting. In other words, it can be said that it is "confirmed" that one or more of the plurality of game settings is not set as the current setting. Furthermore, in the above-mentioned probability-based suggestion, it can be viewed that the probability that a certain setting suggestion element is associated with a predetermined game setting is 100%. For example, when a certain image is displayed, the current setting may be determined to be one of "Settings 4" to "Settings 6", or the current settings may be determined to be "Settings 6". Possible aspects and conditions. This type of mode is a so-called "high setting confirmation" because it is determined that one or more of the game settings counted from the one that is more advantageous to the player is the current setting among the plurality of game settings. It can be said that it is a performance. Alternatively, the current setting may not be "Setting 2" (from a reverse perspective, the current setting may be any of "Setting 1", "Setting 3" to "Setting 6"). It means that it is confirmed).

4-3) “Status” related to setting suggestion production
In this embodiment, a "basic state" (see FIG. 12(b-1)) and a "special state" (see FIG. 12(b-2)) are set as states related to setting suggestion effects. The "basic state" and "special state" both belong to the normal game state (low probability, no time saving). In other words, there is no difference between the "basic state" and the "special state" in terms of the size of the direct profit (balls put out). The difference between the basic state and the special state is that the likelihood of setting suggestion effects occurring differs. The likelihood of a setting suggestion effect occurring here refers to the probability of occurrence of a setting suggestion effect per one fluctuating performance (hereinafter, simply the probability of occurrence refers to the probability per one fluctuating performance). ). In this embodiment, the probability of occurrence is higher in the special state than in the basic state. If the basic state is a "normal zone," the special state can also be said to be a "setting suggestion zone."

Of the setting suggestion effects that can occur, all types of effects may depend on the state (normal state or special state), or only some types may depend on the state. It may be something that does. In the following description, the setting suggestion effect that depends on the state may be referred to as the target setting suggestion effect. If some types of setting-suggesting performances that may occur are configured to be target-setting-suggesting performances, then whether types of setting-suggesting performances other than target-setting-suggesting performances are in a basic state or in a special state. This means that the probability of occurrence does not change regardless of the situation.

In the basic state, a setting may be made in which the target setting suggestion effect does not occur at all (occurrence probability is 0%). In this way, the target setting suggestion performance is a performance that can occur only when transitioning to a special state (it is a setting suggestion performance for the special state "dedicated").

Further, in a special state, a setting may be made in which a variable target setting suggestion effect occurs every time (the probability of occurrence is 100%). In this way, the special state becomes a very special zone in which the setting suggestion effect is expressed every time there is a change.

In this embodiment, when in the basic state, a transition lottery is performed to determine whether or not to transition to the special state every time there is a change. If the transition lottery is won (if the transition conditions are met), the basic state transitions to the special state (see FIG. 12(b)). Shifting to a special state can be said to be advantageous for the player in that it shifts to a state where it is easier to enjoy the setting suggestion effect, so winning the transition lottery can be said to be an advantageous event for the player. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when in the special state, an end lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the basic state every time the state changes. If the ending lottery is won (if the ending conditions are met), the special state ends and transitions (falls) to the basic state (see FIG. 12(b)). Shifting to the basic state can be said to be disadvantageous to the player in that it is shifting to a state in which it is difficult to enjoy the setting suggestion effect, so winning the transition lottery can be said to be a disadvantageous event for the player. In this way, the transition from one of the basic state and the special state to the other is determined by lottery (it is not determined by the player's will). In this embodiment, the result of winning the transition lottery or the end lottery, that is, the transition of the state, is reflected at the same time as the start of the corresponding fluctuating performance (transition lottery at the same time as the fluctuation starts (or from the stage before the fluctuation starts)) A final lottery will be held, and if you win, it will be reflected immediately).

In addition, if you play the game continuously, the time spent in the basic state (the number of fluctuating effects executed in the basic state (number of rotations)) is longer than the time spent in the special state (the number of fluctuating effects executed in the special state). It is preferable to set the transition lottery (transition condition) and the end lottery (end condition) so that the transition lottery (transition condition) and the end lottery (termination condition) are longer (the number of rotations is larger) than the number of fluctuating effects (number of rotations). In other words, in order to increase the rarity (value) of the special state, it is preferable to set it so that it is difficult to shift to the special state. Further, in this embodiment, the transition lottery and the end lottery are executed regardless of the winning lottery. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the basic state is the initial setting (default). When the gaming machine 1 is reset or when it shifts from a special gaming state to a normal gaming state, a basic state is set (it is never in a special state from the beginning).

The mode of the image displayed in the display area 911 is different between the basic state and the special state. In this embodiment, the aspect of the background image displayed as the background of the decorative pattern 80 is different between the basic state and the special state. A basic background image 31 is displayed in the basic state, and a special background image 32 is displayed in the special state (note that illustration of the basic background image 31 and special background image 32 is omitted in drawings other than those explaining the basic state and special states). are doing). The basic background image 31 and the special background image 32 may have any specific form as long as they are different in form to the extent that the player can recognize that they are different types of images. In this embodiment, the basic background image 31 is a background image representing "day" (see FIG. 12(b-1)), and the special background image 32 is a background image representing "night" (see FIG. 12(b-1)). -2)). Due to the difference in the background images, the player can easily determine whether the current state is the basic state or the special state.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is interesting that the likelihood of occurrence of the setting suggestion effect can change during the game (without a change in the gaming state such as a change in the jackpot probability). A certain level of gameplay is achieved.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which matters related to game settings and setting suggestion effects are improved, materialized, modified, etc. will be explained. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 3-1
The configuration is such that the transition conditions for transitioning from the basic state to the special state vary depending on the current settings. If the configuration is such that the transition lottery is won in the basic state to transition to the special state as in the above embodiment, the probability of the transition lottery may be set to vary depending on the current setting.

For example, it is conceivable to adopt a configuration in which the higher the setting is, the higher the probability of winning the transition lottery is (the "setting 1" is the lowest and the "setting 6" is the highest) (see FIG. 13(a)). In this way, the higher the setting, the easier it is to shift to the special state, and the higher the probability that the setting suggestion performance will occur, the more the game is realized. Simply put, the higher the setting is, the easier it is to guess (understand) the current setting, and the more the game is expected to be promoted. On the contrary, the higher the setting, the lower the probability of winning the transition lottery ("Setting 1" is the highest and "Setting 6" is the lowest) may be configured. If it is considered undesirable that the high setting is easily guessed (discovered), such a configuration may be used.

The probabilities of winning the transition lottery set for all "gaming settings" do not have to be different from each other. For example, the probability of winning the transition lottery corresponding to "Setting 1" to "Setting 3" (low setting range) is the same, and the winning probability of the transition lottery corresponding to "Setting 4" to "Setting 6" (high setting range) is the same. A configuration in which the probabilities are the same may be used (see FIG. 13(b)). That is, although the winning probability of the transition lottery is different between the low setting area and the high setting area, the winning probability of the transition lottery may be the same for items belonging to the same area. Note that the division into "regions" in which the probability of winning the transition lottery is the same can be set as appropriate. The number of game settings belonging to one area may be different from the number of game settings belonging to another area. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which the area is divided into three or more areas.

〇Specific example 3-2
The configuration is such that the transition from the basic state to the special state (satisfaction of the transition condition) is related to the winning lottery. For example, if the pending information stored in the storage means includes information in which the corresponding lottery result is a jackpot (see FIG. 14(b)), or if it does not contain the information (see FIG. 14(a)). )) The configuration has a higher probability of transitioning from the basic state to the special state. In other words, when a so-called "jackpot pending" exists, the probability of transitioning to the special state is higher (the transition condition is more likely to be satisfied) than when it does not exist. As an example of implementing such a configuration, the probability of winning the transition lottery when there is a "jackpot pending" is higher than the probability of winning the transition lottery when there is no "jackpot pending" (≠0%). It is conceivable to set the probability to be higher (the probability of winning the transfer lottery is not constant, but is configured to vary depending on whether or not there is a "jackpot pending").

With such a configuration, when the basic state transitions to the special state (if the transition conditions are met), it not only means that the state has transitioned to a state where setting suggestion effects are likely to occur, but also that you can expect to win a jackpot. Playability is realized. In other words, the transition from the basic state to the special state functions as a so-called "pre-read effect." Even if there is no "jackpot pending", there is a possibility that you will win the transfer lottery and move to the special state, so even if you move to the special state, it does not necessarily mean that you will win the jackpot while it is pending, but the special state The fact that the transition occurs means that there is more hope for a jackpot than if the basic state were maintained. In addition, the special state can be said to be a state that is pleasing to the player in that setting suggestion performance is likely to occur, so even if the player does not win the jackpot while on hold, the player will not be disappointed too much.

Different from the above example, when the winning lottery result corresponding to the winning lottery information corresponding to the fluctuating performance currently being executed (so-called "relevant fluctuation pending") is a jackpot, it is better to In some cases, the probability of winning the transition lottery may be set higher than that of the previous lottery. In this way, it is possible to realize a gaming experience in which players can expect to win a jackpot in the transition from the basic state to the special state.

In addition, the case where a jackpot is included in the judgment information including both the judgment information before the change (pending information) and the judgment information during the change is better than when it is not included. The setting may be such that the probability of winning the transition lottery is high. In this way, it is possible to realize a gaming experience in which players can expect to win a jackpot in the transition from the basic state to the special state or in the subsequent fluctuations.

〇Specific example 3-3
The configuration is such that the termination conditions for ending the special state and transitioning to the basic state differ depending on the current setting. If the configuration is such that the transition to the basic state is made by winning the end lottery in the special state as in the above embodiment, the probability of the end lottery may be set to vary depending on the current setting.

For example, it is conceivable to adopt a configuration in which the higher the setting is, the lower the probability of winning the final lottery is (the "setting 1" is the highest and the "setting 6" is the lowest) (see FIG. 15(a)). In this way, the higher the setting, the more difficult it is to fall out of the special state, and the higher the probability that the setting suggestion effect will occur, thereby achieving a gaming experience. Simply put, the higher the setting is, the easier it is to guess (understand) the current setting, and the more the game is expected to be promoted. On the contrary, the higher the setting, the higher the probability of winning the end lottery ("Setting 1" is the lowest and "Setting 6" is the highest) may be configured. If it is considered undesirable that the high setting is easily guessed (discovered), such a configuration may be used.

The probabilities of winning the final lottery set for all "game settings" do not have to be different from each other. For example, the probability of winning the final lottery corresponding to "Setting 1" to "Setting 3" (low setting range) is the same, and the winning probability of the final lottery corresponding to "Setting 4" to "Setting 6" (high setting range) is the same. A configuration in which the probabilities are the same may be used (see FIG. 15(b)). That is, although the winning probability of the ending lottery is different between the low setting area and the high setting area, the winning probability of the ending lottery may be the same for items belonging to the same area. Note that the division into "areas" in which the probability of winning the final lottery is the same can be set as appropriate. The number of game settings belonging to one area may be different from the number of game settings belonging to another area. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which the area is divided into three or more areas.

〇Specific example 3-4
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that whether the current state is the basic state or the special state can be clearly determined by the image displayed in the display area 911 (the background image in the above embodiment). A configuration may be adopted in which the player cannot clearly determine whether the state is the basic state or the special state (see FIG. 16). Specifically, it is assumed that performances other than setting suggestion performances are the same between the basic state and the special state (other than the ease with which setting suggestion performances occur, there is no difference between the two states). For example, it is assumed that the background image also makes no difference whether it is in the basic state or in the special state.

By doing as in this example, the player will not be able to clearly determine whether the player has transitioned to a special state or fallen from a special state. It is possible to enjoy the game by predicting the occurrence frequency etc.).

〇Specific example 3-5
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that two states, the basic state and the special state, are provided, but three or more states may be provided. For example, there are three states: a basic state, a first special state that has a higher probability that a setting suggestion effect will occur than the basic state, and a second special state that has a higher probability that a setting suggestion effect will occur than the first special state. The configuration is such that

In the case of this example, a state may be provided in which there is no possibility of transition depending on the current settings. For example, in the case of a configuration in which the first special state and the second special state are set, the first special state can be transferred regardless of the current setting from "Setting 1" to "Setting 6". The second special state is a setting that can be transferred if the current setting is "Setting 4" to "Setting 6" but cannot be transferred if it is "Setting 1" to "Setting 3" (see FIG. 17). In other words, the second special state is a special state that can be transferred if the current settings are some game settings, but cannot be transferred if the current settings are other game settings. By doing so, a game feature is realized in which determining whether or not the game will shift to the second special state is useful for predicting the setting. In such a configuration, the player may be able to clearly determine that the transition to the first special state or the second special state has occurred, or the first special state may be changed to the first special state as explained in Example 3-4. The player may not be able to clearly determine that the state or the transition to the second special state has occurred. It can be said that the former setting is easier to infer than the latter setting based on whether or not a transition will occur to the second special state.

〇Specific example 3-6
In the special state, the current setting is suggested by the "losing combination" of the decorative symbols 80 indicating that the lottery result is a losing one. In other words, the configuration is such that displaying the "unsuccessful combination" is a setting suggestion effect. Note that the "unsuccessful combination" in the normal state does not imply the current setting. In other words, in the normal state, the "losing combination" is determined regardless of the current settings (the "losing combination" is determined by lottery, regardless of the current setting), whereas in the special state, , the "unsuccessful combination" is determined according to the current settings (the "unsuccessful combination" is determined by a lottery according to the current settings).

Any method may be used to suggest settings based on the incorrect combination. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, it is conceivable to set patterns (selection probabilities for each pattern) of the current settings and the selected outlier combinations. Note that the example shown in FIG. 18 is configured such that when a combination that does not belong to any pattern is displayed (in the case of "other than those listed on the left"), no setting suggestion is made, but a setting suggestion is made every time there is a change. It may be a configuration (a configuration in which all outlier combinations belong to one of the patterns).

5) Performance mode 5-1) Types of performance modes This embodiment is equipped with multiple types of performance modes (also referred to as "stages", etc.) that are elements that determine the mode of fluctuating performance during the normal gaming state. has been done. The fluctuating performance will differ depending on which of the multiple types of performance modes is set (hereinafter, the performance mode set at a certain point in time may be referred to as the current mode). Note that the production mode does not affect the player's direct profits (balls paid). That is, no matter which production mode is set as the current mode, if the lottery result is a jackpot, a jackpot will be announced, and if it is a loss, a loss will be announced.

The plurality of production modes in this embodiment have different "characters" as motifs. The current mode is one of four types: production mode A with character A as a motif, production mode B with character B as a motif, production mode C with character C as a motif, production mode D with character D as a motif. (FIG. 19 shows a state (a) where production mode A is set and a state (b) where production mode C is set). Further, in this embodiment, the type of production mode set as the current mode is displayed in the display area 911. For example, an image such as "○○ mode" (○○ is the wording indicating the type of current mode) is displayed (note that illustration of the image is omitted in drawings other than those related to the production mode) (Fig. 19 reference). Therefore, the player can easily determine the type of performance mode that is the current mode.

In this embodiment, the production mode changes when a predetermined mode transition condition is satisfied (see FIG. 19). The mode transition condition is to win an internal lottery (mode transition lottery) that is executed every time there is a change, and the player cannot arbitrarily determine the performance mode. In other words, the production mode is supposed to change automatically (without the player's involvement). Note that the production mode may be configured to change in a predetermined order (for example, change in the order of A → B → C → D → A, etc.), or may be configured to change randomly. Good too.

5-2) Initial Mode In this embodiment, when a reset condition is satisfied, a certain type of production mode is automatically set as the current mode. The performance mode that is set when the reset condition is satisfied is referred to as an initial mode. In other words, the initial mode is the "default production mode." In this embodiment, the reset condition is satisfied when the power is turned off (OFF→ON). If the power is turned off every business day at a game store, the initial mode will be the current mode in the so-called "first thing in the morning" state (when no one is playing games yet) (the first change after the game store opens). It will be set. A configuration in which other reset conditions are set may also be used. For example, in this embodiment, transitioning to a standby state (on the other hand, a state in which a fluctuating performance is executed is referred to as an active state) when the fluctuating performance is not executed for a predetermined period of time is also considered to be the fulfillment of the reset condition. It is set. Therefore, in the first change from the standby state to the active state, the production mode that was set as the initial mode is set as the current mode (see FIG. 20(b)).

The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes an initial mode selection means that allows the gaming parlor side (gaming clerk) to arbitrarily select the type of performance mode to be the initial mode. In other words, it is possible to set the desired effect mode as the initial mode among the four types of effect modes A to D (see FIG. 20(a)). Note that the player cannot select the initial mode. Any method may be used to select the initial mode by the initial mode selection means. An operating section for selection is provided inside the gaming machine 1 (at a position where the player cannot operate), and an arbitrary performance mode can be set as the initial mode by operating the operating section.

As described above, since the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can set any performance mode as the initial mode, the performance mode after the reset condition is established, such as the so-called first-in-the-morning state, can be set according to the business policy, etc. You can choose. It is possible to adopt a business form in which the same type of performance mode is set as the initial mode for all of a plurality of game machines, or a business form in which different types of performance modes are set as the initial mode.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which matters related to the production mode (initial mode) are improved, materialized, modified, etc. will be described. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 4-1
In the above embodiment, the configuration is such that a certain type of production mode can be set as the initial mode by the initial mode selection means, that is, the production mode that is the initial mode is "fixed". However, a specification may be set in which the presentation mode that is the initial mode is "indeterminate". In other words, when the reset condition is met, a certain type of production mode (one of production modes A to D) is set as the initial mode, or a "fixed specification" is set, or two or more production modes (production mode A to D) are set as the initial mode. The game parlor side is configured to be able to arbitrarily select which one of (two or more types from D to D) will be the initial mode of "indeterminate specifications" (see FIG. 21).

For example, suppose that one of the "indeterminate specifications" is a specification in which production mode A and production mode B are production modes that can be set as initial modes ("candidate" production modes) (see FIG. 21). ). When the specification is selected, a lottery is held to determine the initial mode (initial mode determination lottery) every time the reset condition is met, and the production mode (A or B) determined by the lottery is the initial It is set as a mode (production modes C and D are not subject to lottery). In other words, production modes A and B, which are some of the four types of production modes, can be considered as initial modes (targeted by lottery), but production modes C and D, which are other production modes, are It is never set as the initial mode (it is not subject to lottery).

It is preferable that the probability of the initial mode determination lottery be equally distributed among the performance modes to be selected for the lottery. In the above example, settings may be made such that the probability of each of production modes A and B being set to the initial mode is 1/2. If there are three performance modes to be drawn, the probability of each performance mode being selected as the initial mode may be set to 1/3. However, the settings should be such that the probabilities are biased (for example, in the example above, the settings should be such that production mode A is 2/3 and initial mode B is 1/3 as the initial mode). This is not to deny it.

As in the example above, "unspecified specifications" are specifications in which two or more production modes that are part of all (four) production modes can be the initial mode (hereinafter referred to as partially unspecified specifications). In addition to the specification (hereinafter referred to as "all indefinite specification"), a specification (hereinafter referred to as "all indefinite specification") may be provided in which all types of production modes can be set as the initial mode (see FIG. 21). In other words, for partially undefined specifications, although the production mode that becomes the initial mode may change every time, there are some production modes that may become the initial mode (production modes that may become the initial mode) , some types of production modes are excluded), and the all-indeterminate specification means that all types of production modes may be the initial mode (random selection from all types). be.

〇Specific example 4-2
As in the above embodiment, it is assumed that the configuration is such that transitioning to the standby state is also one of the fulfillment of the reset conditions. In this case, it is assumed that the standby image 40 displayed in the display area 911 in the standby state corresponds to the type of production mode that is the initial mode (see FIG. 22(a)). That is, the standby image 40 is a mode-compatible image corresponding to the type of production mode that is the initial mode, and if the type of production mode that is the initial mode is different, the standby image 40 is displayed in a standby state. The aspects of the above are also different. The number of mode-compatible images is the same as the number of types of production modes. If four types of presentation modes A to D are provided as in the above embodiment, four types of mode corresponding images A to D corresponding to each presentation mode are provided. As in the above embodiment, if each of the performance modes A to D is based on the characters A to D as a motif, each of the mode corresponding images A to D is an image including the corresponding character.

The performance mode that is the initial mode can be said to be a mode recommended by the game parlor. Based on this, the standby image 40 (mode-compatible image) corresponding to the production mode is displayed even during the standby state. Also, at least immediately after the standby state is released, the production mode that is the initial mode is set, so when the standby state (with the image corresponding to the mode is displayed) is released, the fluctuating production is changed. The executed sequence becomes smooth (the contents of the standby state performance (see FIG. 22(a)) and the subsequent fluctuating performance (see FIG. 22(b)) become linked). In addition, in a game parlor where multiple game machines are installed, by making the type of production mode that is the initial mode the same for all game machines, it is possible to standardize the standby image 40 displayed in the standby state. You can also try it out.

〇Specific example 4-3
As the game settings are changed (current settings are changed), the type of performance mode that is the initial mode changes. In other words, it is assumed that at least some of the game settings and the type of performance mode that is the initial mode have a corresponding relationship. For example, if the current setting is "Setting 1", the production mode A is set, if it is "Setting 2", the production mode B is set, if the current setting is "Setting 3", the production mode C is set, and if the current setting is "Setting 4", the production mode is set. If D is "setting 5", then production mode A is set as the initial mode, and if D is "setting 6", production mode B is set as the initial mode (see FIG. 23(a)). By doing so, it is possible to create a configuration in which the type of presentation mode that is the initial mode has a setting suggestion effect.

On the other hand, if it is configured like this (there is only one type of performance mode that is the initial mode associated with each game setting), there is a possibility that the current setting can be easily known. It is also possible to adopt a configuration using undefined specifications as described in the above specific example 4-1. For example, if the current setting is "Setting 1", either production mode A or B is selected; if the current setting is "Setting 2", production mode B or C is selected; if the current setting is "Setting 3", production mode C, If either D is "setting 4", then either production mode A or C is set, if "setting 5", production mode B or D is set, and if "setting 6", production mode A is set. It is assumed that one of the modes .about.D is set as the initial mode (see FIG. 23(b)). In other words, by having two or more types of performance modes associated with a certain game setting, the current setting cannot be easily discerned. In the case of such a configuration, an initial mode determination lottery is executed when a setting change operation is performed, and the type of performance mode to be used as the initial mode is determined by the lottery. For example, when the current setting is changed to "Setting 4", an initial mode determination lottery determines which of production modes A and C is to be the initial mode.

It may be configured such that there is only one type of performance mode associated with a certain game setting, and two or more types of performance mode are associated with another game setting.

〇Specific example 4-4
A configuration may be adopted in which the player can arbitrarily change the performance mode (can be changed by operating an operating means such as a push button or a cross key). Even in this case, immediately after the reset condition is satisfied, the production mode which is the initial mode is set.

6) Specific performance (announcement performance)
As described above, in this embodiment, a normal jackpot and a special jackpot are set as jackpots. The gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is usually the second special gaming state (low probability, time saving) for the jackpot, while the first special gaming state (high probability, time saving) for the special jackpot. It can be said that the special jackpot is a jackpot that is more advantageous to the player than the special jackpot. In other words, the profit (expected value of profit) that a player receives from winning a special jackpot is larger than the profit (expected value of profit) that a player receives from winning a special jackpot. Therefore, if a player wants to win a jackpot, he or she wishes to win a special jackpot rather than a normal jackpot.

A specific performance (see FIG. 24) may occur as a performance that constitutes the fluctuating performance. The specific performance is not a performance that will guarantee a jackpot (this can occur even if the lottery result is a loss), but if a jackpot is announced due to a fluctuating performance that includes the specific performance, the The jackpot is confirmed to be a special jackpot. In other words, the specific performance may occur when the lottery result is a loss or when there is a special jackpot, but it does not normally occur when it is a jackpot. To put it simply, the specific performance is a ``probability change (high probability gaming state)'' performance. In this embodiment, multiple types of performances (those with different modes that can be differentiated by players are defined as different types of performances) can occur as such specific performances. The specific aspects of the various specific performances may be of any kind. For example, a first specific effect (see FIG. 24(a)) in which a first specific image 51 is displayed, and a second specific effect in which a second specific image 52 is displayed, which is a different type of specific effect from the first specific effect, may be used. It is assumed that two specific effects (see FIG. 24(b)) may occur.

When a specific performance occurs in the fluctuating performance, an announcement performance occurs along with the occurrence of the specific performance (see FIG. 24). The notification performance is not executed except when the specific performance is executed. In other words, it will not occur without specific effects. Therefore, similar to the specific performance, the winning/failure lottery result announced in the fluctuating performance in which the announcement performance occurs will be a loss or a special jackpot, and will not normally be a jackpot. Further, the notification performance is something that occurs before the winning lottery result in the fluctuating performance is known (the winning lottery result is not revealed due to the notification performance).

As mentioned above, a specific performance is a performance that is ``probable if you win'', but an announcement performance is an image (notice image) that clearly or implicitly indicates to the player that ``if you win, you are guaranteed to win'' when the specific performance occurs. 55) is displayed. Various specific aspects of the notification image 55 can be considered. For example, it may be an embodiment (not shown) that includes a phrase that clearly indicates the effect of the specific effect, such as "If you win, it's XXX rush" (XX rush is the phrase indicating the first special game state). , "certain" (see FIG. 24) may be used to abstractly indicate the effect of the specific effect. Also, although it is not very desirable in that the meaning of the notification image 55 becomes difficult to understand, it does not include any characters that suggest "definite change" (high probability gaming state) (it does not itself represent any meaning). It may also be a simple mark (the game allows the player to decipher its meaning by playing the game continuously).

The form of the announcement performance is not affected by the specific performance that occurs. In other words, the notification performance that occurs in conjunction with the occurrence of the first specific performance (see FIG. 24(a)) and the notification performance that occurs in conjunction with the occurrence of the second specific performance (see FIG. 24(b)) are different in form. There is no difference in (the mode of the displayed notification image 55). By doing this, it is easy to understand that the announcement performance itself does not function as a performance that suggests reliability (the probability that the lottery result will be a jackpot) (it is a performance that is attached to a specific performance). Become. Further, even if the notification image 55 is a mark that does not itself represent any meaning as described above, it will help the player to decipher what the notification effect means. (Since the same mark is displayed when different types of performances (specific performances) occur, it is easy for the player to sense that the various performances have common functions.)

In addition, in this embodiment, all performances that are "probable to win" are considered to be specific performances. In other words, when a performance that is "probable to win" occurs, an announcement performance occurs regardless of the type. However, a part of the performance that is ``probable if it is a hit'' may not be a specific performance, that is, a part of the performance that is ``probable to be a change if it is a win'' may not be accompanied by an announcement performance.

In this way, in this embodiment, in conjunction with the occurrence of a specific performance that is "probable to win", an announcement performance that only occurs when the specific performance occurs, making the game (variable performance) easy to understand. .

Hereinafter, specific examples in which matters related to specific performances (notification performances) are improved, specified, modified, etc. will be explained. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 5-1
The configuration is such that a mode (announcement mode) in which an announcement performance occurs with the occurrence of a specific performance, and a mode (non-announcement mode) in which no announcement performance occurs even if the specific performance occurs. In other words, if the notification mode is set, the notification image 55 will be displayed when a specific effect occurs, while if the non-announcement mode is set, the notification image 55 will not be displayed even if a specific effect occurs (non-announcement mode As long as this is set, the announcement effect will not occur).

It may be configured such that the player can arbitrarily select which of the notification mode and non-announcement mode to set. That is, the configuration is such that the selection of notification mode (ON)/non-notification mode (OFF) is installed as a type of so-called customization function of gameplay. For example, the player can select (switch) which mode to set by operating the operating means (push button or cross key) in the standby state (see FIG. 25). Since some players may not want to be shown the occurrence of a performance with a ``probability of winning'', it is possible to select a non-notification mode. In the case of such a configuration, while the fluctuating effect is being executed, it is preferable to display an image that allows it to be determined which mode is currently set. However, this does not negate a configuration in which a change from one of the announcement mode and non-announcement mode to the other automatically occurs regardless of the player's selection.

〇Specific example 5-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the specific performance is a performance that is ``probable if you win'', but the target of suggestion by the specific performance is not limited to that. For example, if a jackpot is announced in a fluctuating performance that includes a specific performance, it is determined that the number of rounds of the jackpot (the concept of "round" itself is well known, so the explanation will be omitted) will be a predetermined number or more. It may be set as follows. For example, in a configuration equipped with a 3-round jackpot, a 7-round jackpot, and a 10-round jackpot, if a jackpot is announced in a fluctuating production including a specific production, it is determined that it is a 10-round jackpot. do. In other words, a 3rd round or 7th round jackpot corresponds to a "normal jackpot", and a 10th round jackpot corresponds to a "special jackpot" (a jackpot that is subject to a specific performance).

〇Specific example 5-3
The setting is such that even if a specific performance occurs, an announcement performance does not necessarily occur. A notification lottery is executed when it is decided to execute a specific performance in a certain fluctuating performance, and if the notification lottery is won, a notification performance occurs (see FIG. 26(a)). If the notification lottery is not won, the notification effect is not generated (see FIG. 26(b)). By doing this, even if a certain type of specific performance occurs, it does not necessarily mean that an announcement performance will occur at that time, so the certain type of specific performance is a performance that is ``probable if you win.'' There is a possibility that the player does not know this. In other words, the configuration is such that unless the game is played continuously to some extent, it is not known whether the various specific effects are effects that are ``probable to win'' or not.

In the case of this example, the jackpot reliability may be set to differ depending on whether or not an announcement effect occurs. Specifically, the case where the notification effect occurs with the occurrence of the specific effect (see FIG. 26(a)) is better than the case where the notification effect does not occur (see FIG. 26(b)). The setting is such that there is a high probability that the lottery result announced through the fluctuating performance in which the specific performance occurs will be a jackpot (special jackpot). In other words, the probability of winning the notification lottery is set higher when the lottery result is a jackpot than when it is a loss. By doing this, the announcement performance not only has the function of suggesting that a performance that is ``probable if you win'' has occurred, but also has the function of suggesting reliability (a function as a so-called chance-up production). Become. It should be noted that a setting opposite to the above, that is, a setting may be made in which the jackpot reliability is higher when the notification performance does not occur with the occurrence of the specific performance, compared to the case where the notification performance occurs.

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. For example, although the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment described above is a Pachinko gaming machine, it is also possible to apply it to other gaming machines such as a reel-type gaming machine, except for the configuration specific to the Pachinko gaming machine.

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

・Means 1-1
A benefit granting means that grants a benefit when a winner is won in a winning lottery, and a game changer from an unactivated normal gaming state to a non-activated normal gaming state when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied even if the winning lottery is not won. a gaming state transition means for transitioning to a condition activated gaming state advantageous to the user; and a display in the unactivated normal gaming state in the activated normal gaming state to which the benefit is not granted in the condition activated gaming state. A gaming machine characterized by comprising: display means for displaying an already activated image that is not activated.
According to the above game, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of players playing the game thinking that the activated normal gaming state is the unactivated normal gaming state.

・Means 1-2
The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein the transition condition is not satisfied in the activated normal gaming state.
With such a configuration, the activated normal gaming state is more disadvantageous than the unactivated normal gaming state in that the transition condition is not satisfied (it does not shift to the activated gaming state), so the player cannot use the activated normal gaming state. It is of great significance to avoid misunderstanding the gaming state as an unactivated normal gaming state.

・Means 1-3
The gaming machine according to means 1-2, characterized in that the transition condition is satisfied when the winning/fail lottery results are unsuccessful a predetermined number of times in succession in the non-activated normal gaming state.
In this way, it is conceivable that the transition to the condition activation gaming state is set as a so-called "ceiling".

・Means 1-4
The game according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-3, characterized in that in the unactivated normal game state, an unactivated image that is not displayed in the activated normal game state is displayed on the display means. Machine.
By doing so, it becomes easier to distinguish between the unactivated normal gaming state and the activated normal gaming state.

・Means 1-5
The gaming machine according to means 1-4, wherein the unactivated image indicates the type of winning won last time.
In this way, the untriggered image not only indicates the untriggered normal game state, but also can function as an indicator of two pieces of information: the type of win won last time.

・Means 2-1
A winning lottery means, a movable member that can be displaced within a predetermined range, and a specific event generating means that causes a specific event to occur when the winning lottery results are wrong a specific number of times in a row after a predetermined starting condition is established. , the movable member is displaced each time a displacement condition that can be established based on the notification of the winning lottery results is established, and is positioned at a specific position when the winning lottery results are unsuccessful the specific number of times in a row. A gaming machine characterized by:
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to clearly indicate the number of fluctuations remaining until the specific event occurs (far or near until the specific event occurs) by the position of the movable member.

・Means 2-2
The gaming machine according to means 2-1, wherein the movable member rotates each time the displacement condition is satisfied.
By doing so, it is possible to grasp the remaining number of fluctuations based on the rotation angle (inclination) of the movable member.

・Means 2-3
The gaming machine according to means 2-2, wherein the movable member rotates 360 degrees from the time when the start condition is met until the winning/failure lottery result becomes a loser for the specific number of consecutive times.
By doing this, the specific event occurs when the movable member makes just one rotation, so it becomes easier to understand the number of fluctuations remaining until the specific event occurs.

・Means 2-4
The gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-3, characterized in that a position display section serving as a guide for the current position of the movable member is provided on the outside of the movable member.
By doing this, it becomes easy to understand how much the movable member has been displaced.

・Means 2-5
The gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-4, wherein the movable member is a display device that displays a decorative pattern indicating a winning/failure lottery result by the winning/failing lottery means.
In this way, it is also possible to use the display device to show how many fluctuations remain until the occurrence of a specific event.

・Means 3-1
A game machine in which the expected value of the profit enjoyed by the player differs depending on which of the multiple game settings is set as the current setting, and is basically a state in which players play with the aim of winning a lottery. A gaming machine characterized in that a special state is provided in which there is a higher probability of occurrence of a setting suggestion effect that suggests the current setting than the basic state.
According to the gaming machine described above, an interesting gaming experience is realized in which the probability of occurrence of the setting suggestion performance varies depending on the state.

・Means 3-2
The gaming machine according to means 3-1, characterized in that transition conditions for transitioning to the special state vary depending on the current setting.
By doing so, a game feature is realized in which whether or not to transition to a special state (ease of transition to a special state) itself functions as a setting estimation factor.

・Means 3-3
A storage means is provided for storing up to a predetermined number of pieces of information used in the winning/failure lottery as pending information for which the variation of the decorative pattern to notify the corresponding winning/failure lottery result has not started, and the storage means stores Means 3- characterized in that the probability of shifting to the special state is higher in the case where the pending information in the holding information includes the corresponding winning lottery result than in the case where the holding information does not include the winning result. 1 or the gaming machine according to means 3-2.
By doing so, the transition to the special state can function as a so-called "pre-read effect."

・Means 3-4
The gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-3, characterized in that an ending condition for ending the special state differs depending on the current setting.
By doing so, a game feature is realized in which whether or not the game ends in a special state (the ease with which the special state ends) itself functions as a setting estimation factor.

・Means 3-5
A display device is provided that displays a decorative pattern that is a winning combination when the winning lottery result is a win, and a losing combination when it is a loss, and the losing combination in the basic state is not based on the current setting. The gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-4, wherein the losing combination in the special state is determined based on the current setting. .
In this way, it is conceivable to have a configuration in which the method of determining the "unsuccessful combination" is different between the basic state and the special state, and the setting suggestion is made by the "unsuccessful combination" in the special state.

・Means 4-1
This is a gaming machine that is provided with multiple performance modes as a mode of performance during the period from when the decorative pattern that informs the winning/failure lottery result starts changing until it stops, and when a predetermined reset condition is met, multiple One of the performance modes of the seeds is automatically set as the initial mode regardless of the player's selection, and an initial mode in which the type of the performance mode to be set as the initial mode is arbitrarily selected. A gaming machine characterized by comprising a selection means.
According to the gaming machine described above, the performance mode after the reset condition is established can be selected according to the business policy and the like.

・Measure 4-2
As a specification for determining the type of the production mode to be the initial mode, when the reset condition is satisfied, a certain type of production mode selected in advance by the initial mode selection means is fixed as the initial mode. Means 4-1 characterized in that: a specification; and an indefinite specification in which one of the two or more production modes is set as the initial mode when the reset condition is satisfied. The gaming machine described in .
According to the gaming machine described above, the type of production mode that is the initial mode can be specified (fixed specification), or it can be specified (indeterminate specification) that is not fixed (can change from time to time). can.

・Means 4-3
The undefined specifications include an all-indeterminate specification in which all kinds of the production modes can be set as the initial mode, and two or more production modes that are part of all the production modes are set as the initial mode. The gaming machine according to means 4-2, characterized in that a partially undefined specification that can be used is set.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to select whether or not all types of performance modes can be set as the initial mode depending on the business policy or the like.

・Means 4-4
One of the reset conditions is to transition to a standby state after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the fluctuating effect has not been executed, and in the standby state, the effect is in the initial mode. The gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-3, characterized in that a mode-compatible image corresponding to the type of mode is displayed.
By doing this, even in the standby state, the image corresponding to the type of production mode that is the initial mode is displayed, so the standby state is canceled from the standby state (a state in which the image corresponding to the mode is displayed). The change to the state (state in which the production mode corresponding to the mode-compatible image is set) becomes smooth.

・Means 4-5
A plurality of game settings with different expected values of profits enjoyed by the player are provided, and when changing from one game setting to another, the type of the production mode that is the initial mode changes. The gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-4, characterized in that the game machine changes.
By doing so, the type of production mode that is the initial mode can be configured to have a setting suggestion effect.

・Means 5-1
A gaming machine in which a normal win and a special win that provides a greater benefit to the player than the normal win are set as the types of wins, and the decorative pattern that informs the lottery results starts changing and then stops. This constitutes a fluctuating performance, and although it can occur whether the lottery result announced through the fluctuating performance is either a loss or a win, it will not occur in the case of a normal win. , a specific performance execution means for executing a specific performance that may occur in the case of the special win; and, along with the execution of the specific performance, an announcement performance that is not executed when a performance other than the specific performance is executed. A gaming machine characterized by comprising: a means for executing an announcement performance.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to clearly indicate that the specific performance is a performance in which "if you win, you get a special win."

・Means 5-2
Means 5-1 characterized in that an announcement mode is set in which the announcement performance is executed in conjunction with execution of the specific performance, and a non-announcement mode in which the announcement performance is not executed even if the specific performance is executed. The game machine described.
In this way, a configuration may be configured in which a mode is set in which no notification effect occurs even if a specific effect occurs.

1 Game machine 10 Already activated image 15 Unactivated image (151 1st unactivated image 152 2nd unactivated image)
20 Movable member 25 Position display section 31 Basic background image 32 Special background image 40 Standby image 51 First specific image 52 Second specific image 55 Announcement image 70 Reserved symbol 80 Decorative symbol 91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (1)

A gaming machine in which a normal win and a special win that provides a greater benefit to the player than the normal win are set as the types of wins,
It constitutes a fluctuating performance from the time the decorative pattern that informs the winning/losing lottery result starts to fluctuate until it stops, and whether the winning/failing lottery result announced through the fluctuating performance is either a loss or a hit. A specific performance execution means for executing a specific performance that may occur in the case of the special win but does not occur in the case of the normal win, but may occur in the case of the special win;
Announcement performance execution means that executes an announcement performance that is not executed when performances other than the specific performance are executed, in conjunction with the execution of the specific performance;
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As the specific performance, it is possible to execute a first specific performance and a second specific performance different from the first specific performance,
The notification performance is a performance that is not necessarily executed even if the specific performance is executed, and is performed in conjunction with the execution of the first specific performance, and the execution of the second specific performance. A gaming machine characterized in that the same type of notification image is displayed regardless of whether the game is executed in conjunction with the game.

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