Pachinko machine

Abstract

To improve convenience of a game machine.SOLUTION: A game machine includes input means for allowing a player to perform predetermined input to performance execution means. The input means includes detection means resulting in a predetermined detection state when a predetermined detection object is brought closer to or brought into contact with a predetermined detection part up to predetermined distance in a predetermined standby state. The detection means includes output means for outputting multiple pieces of information that are stored in a predetermined storage part and are related to the performance execution means when a first input state in which the detection means becomes a predetermined detection state occurs, and is configured so as to be capable of inputting and outputting information regarding predetermined settable information in the performance execution means when a second input state in which predetermined information corresponding to multiple pieces of outputted information is detected occurs.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure363

Claims

【Claim 1】 launching means for launching game balls; a ball entry area where game balls can enter, and a predetermined special symbol entry area capable of varying a predetermined special symbol and a specific special symbol different from the predetermined special symbol respectively based on the entry of a game ball; a ball entry area where game balls can enter, and a normal symbol entry area capable of varying a normal symbol based on the entry of a game ball; a ball entry area that does not vary the predetermined special symbol, the specific special symbol, and the normal symbol even when a game ball enters, and a specific ball entry area where a game ball can enter when the launching mode by the launching means is the first launching mode, and a game ball cannot enter when the launching mode by the launching means is the second launching mode; bonus ball entry means that allows a game ball to enter when the launching mode by the launching means is the second launching mode; notification means that can be in a specific notification mode for notifying that the recommended launching mode is the second launching mode; A gaming machine comprising: This gaming machine During a predetermined waiting period in which the execution of a predetermined special gaming state for causing the bonus ball entry means to perform a predetermined release is determined, the specific notification mode is not executed by the notification means; During the execution of the predetermined special gaming state, it is configured to execute the specific notification mode by the notification means; This gaming machine During the predetermined waiting period when the notification means is not executing the specific notification mode, when a predetermined condition for releasing the bonus ball entry means is satisfied based on a game ball entering the specific ball entry area, it is configured to be able to generate the predetermined special gaming state after the execution of predetermined control; This gaming machine is provided with predetermined information storage means capable of storing predetermined information triggered by the entry of a game ball into the specific ball entry area; After a specific type of the predetermined information is stored in the predetermined information storage means, the start timing of the predetermined special gaming state executed after the end of the predetermined control can be set; This gaming machine is configured to be able to switch between an effective state in which the entry of a game ball into the specific ball entry area during the predetermined waiting period is valid and an invalid state in which the entry of a game ball into the specific ball entry area during the predetermined waiting period is invalid based on the occurrence of predetermined gaming conditions; Even if a game ball enters the specific ball entry area in the invalid state during the predetermined waiting period, it is configured such that the predetermined condition is not satisfied; This gaming machine When a game ball enters the specific ball-in area in the effective state during the predetermined standby period and the predetermined conditions are satisfied, a predetermined special game state based on the ball-in is generated; and when a game ball enters the specific ball-in area in the effective state during the predetermined standby period but the predetermined conditions are not satisfied and the predetermined special game state based on the ball-in is not generated. When generating, a first case where the predetermined special game state is generated after the elapse of a first period after the game ball enters the specific ball-in area; a second case where the predetermined special game state is generated after the elapse of a second period longer than the first period after the game ball enters the specific ball-in area; are included. After a game ball enters the specific ball-in area, it is configured to be able to execute different effects in the first case, the second case, and the case of not generating. This gaming machine is configured to be able to execute at least a first gaming situation in which a predetermined special gaming state can occur based on a game ball being launched in the first launch mode and entering the specific ball-in area, and a second gaming situation more advantageous to the player than the first gaming situation. The specific ball-in area is configured to be provided with only one position where a game ball can enter when the launch mode by the launching means is the first launch mode. The predetermined special game state is configured to be executable based on a game ball entering the specific ball-in area, whether in the first gaming situation or the second gaming situation. A gaming machine characterized by the above.

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