JP2017189632A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a consumption speed of a game to be easily understood.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 is a game machine in which a specific game state, namely, a state more easily accepting winning/losing determination than a normal game state, is set, and includes time display means 10 for displaying time from start of the specific game state to a predetermined point in time triggered by satisfaction of a certain condition based on winning by winning/losing determination. Examples of the predetermined point in time include a point in time when a performance for reporting contents of winning is started when the winning/losing determination results in winning, and a point in time when notification of the contents of the winning is completed when the winning/losing determination results in winning.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a specific gaming state is set that is more likely to receive a determination of success / failure than a normal gaming state.

  For example, as described in the following Patent Document 1 or the like, by increasing the digestion speed of the lottery result notification (hereinafter sometimes referred to as game digestion speed) and shortening the time until the next hit, There are known gaming machines that try to realize an exhilarating game. On the other hand, in order to have players enjoy various effects, there are those that slow down the game digestion speed. Many players are very interested in the digestion speed of such games.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-037627

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the game preference.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention made to solve the above-mentioned problem is a gaming machine capable of executing a time effect in which a time for effect is displayed, wherein the time for effect displayed in the time effect is displayed. According to the aspect, information on the game is suggested.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the preference of the game (production).

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is the figure (the 1) for demonstrating the flow of the production | presentation from the start of a specific game state. It is a figure for explaining the flow from the start of a specific game state (the 2 (continuation of FIG. 2)). (A) shows a state in which real time is displayed on both the first display unit and the second display unit, (b) shows real time on the first display unit, and presentation time on the second display unit. It is the figure which showed the state. It is the flowchart which showed the example of control of effects, such as the time display performed after a specific game state start. It is the figure (the 1) for demonstrating the flow (1st example) of an effect when the operation effect is performed. FIG. 10 is a diagram (No. 2 (continuation of FIG. 6)) for explaining the flow of the production (first example) when the operation production is executed. FIG. 8 is a time chart when the effects shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are executed. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure (2nd example) in which the count of time stops at the time of alerting | reporting of the content of jackpot.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine 1 according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a game board 90. The game board 90 is formed of a substantially square plywood, and a guide rail 903 that constitutes a path for guiding a game ball launched by the operation of the launch device 908 (launch handle) to the game area 902 has a substantially arc shape. It is provided as follows.

  The game area 902 is provided with a display device 91, a first start winning opening 904, a second starting winning opening 905, a large winning opening 906, an out opening, and the like. Reference numeral 911 of the display device 91 is an area that is visible through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90. 2 to 4, 6, 7, and 9, all or part of the display region 911 is roughly described, but the shape and the like can be changed as appropriate (the shape and size of the opening 901 can be changed). The shape or the like of the display area 911 can be changed by changing the shape or size of the display device 91 itself).

  In addition, the game area 902 is provided with a plurality of game nails as obstacles that change the flow-down mode of the game balls when the flow-down game balls collide. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes into various modes depending on the condition when it collides with the game nail.

  In such a gaming machine 1, a game ball is launched toward the game area 902 by operating the launching device 908. When a game ball flowing down the game area 902 wins a winning opening such as the first starting winning port 904, the second starting winning port 905, or the big winning port 906, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by the payout device.

  Note that the description of the 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 plate and the upper plate for storing the game balls, is omitted. About these, the thing of the structure similar to a well-known game machine is applicable.

  The jackpot lottery is executed by a winning determination means provided on a control board (not shown) triggered by winning a game ball in the first start winning opening 904 or the second starting winning opening 905 (a plurality of such start winning openings are provided). May be provided). Specifically, when a numerical value is acquired from a random number source in response to winning of a game ball in the first start winning opening 904 or the second starting winning opening 905, and the numerical value is the same as a predetermined jackpot number It will be a big hit and will be out of place if different. As in the case of known gaming machines, in the case of a big win, for example, when the identification symbol 80 is informed by a predetermined combination (for example, a triple of the same symbol), and other combinations are displayed. It will be out of place.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, at least a normal gaming state and a specific gaming state are set as gaming states. Each state may be any as long as it is in a state in which the specific gaming state is more likely to receive a win / fail decision (big win lottery) than the normal gaming state. The specific game state in the present embodiment is a state where the second start winning prize opening 905 is likely to be in an open state (so-called time reduction state). Specifically, the player frequently plays the second start winning opening 905 by playing a game (so-called right-handed game) so that the game ball enters the right side of the game area 902 provided with the second starting winning opening 905. In this state, the game ball wins. The second start winning opening 905 is displaced between a closed state in which a game ball is difficult or impossible to enter and an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter. The lottery for determining whether or not the second start winning opening 905 is in an open state is executed when the game ball passes through the normal start winning opening 905a, but when it is in a specific gaming state (when in the normal gaming state) Since the probability of winning the lottery is set higher, the second start winning opening 905 is frequently opened. In the normal game state, the second start winning opening 905 is not frequently opened as described above, so the player plays a game so that a game ball enters the left side of the game area 902 (so-called left-handed game). become. Specifically, a winning ballot is received when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 904. The probability that a game ball will enter the first start winning opening 904 by the so-called left-handed game is lower than the probability that the game ball will enter the second start winning opening 905 by the so-called right-handed game in a specific gaming state. . In the present embodiment, since a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by winning a game ball at the second start winning opening 905, the number of game balls is less during a specific game state (compared to the normal game state). You can play without reducing.

  The specific gaming state in the present embodiment is a state in which it is easier to receive a win / reject determination than the normal gaming state as described above, and is a state in which the probability of winning the big hit lottery is higher than that in the normal gaming state. That is, the specific game state is a so-called time reduction state and a probability variation (probability variation) state. However, as described above, if there is a relationship that the specific game state is more likely to receive a win / reject determination (big win lottery) than the normal game state, what is the mode of the normal game state or the specific game state? Also good. A plurality of types of normal game states and specific game states may be set. For example, it is a so-called time reduction state, and not only a specific gaming state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than the normal gaming state, but also a so-called time reduction state, but the winning probability of the jackpot lottery does not change from the normal gaming state. A configuration in which a specific gaming state is set may be employed. In addition, a so-called time-reduced gaming state (regardless of whether or not the jackpot winning probability is high or low) may be configured as a specific gaming state that continues until the jackpot lottery is performed a predetermined number of times.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit is won in the normal gaming state, and the jackpot is a predetermined jackpot (hereinafter also referred to as a specific jackpot), the game proceeds to the specific gaming state after the jackpot game ends. The specific game state is continued as long as the jackpot that transitions again to the specific game state after the jackpot game ends, that is, the specific jackpot continues to be won. In the specific gaming state, when a big win other than the specific big jackpot (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a normal big hit) is won, the game shifts to the normal gaming state after the big hit game ends. In other words, when the game state is shifted to the specific game state, it is ensured that the game can be played until the next big hit without reducing the game balls so much. Therefore, for the player, in the specific gaming state, the type of jackpot to win (specific jackpot or normal jackpot) is more important than winning the jackpot itself. The relationship between the jackpot type and the gaming state is merely an example. For example, a plurality of types of normal jackpots or specific jackpots may be set. Specifically, a jackpot that does not shift to the specific gaming state but maintains the probability variation state (in this embodiment, the jackpot is normally classified as a jackpot) may be set. In other words, in the present embodiment, the specific jackpot is a jackpot in which the specific gaming state that can receive the determination of success / failure more frequently than the normal gaming state is continued, and the normal jackpot is classified as a jackpot that ends the specific gaming state.

  In such a specific game state, time display means 10 is provided for measuring and displaying the elapsed time from the start of the specific game state. In the present embodiment, the time is displayed below the display area 911 of the display device 91. That is, the display device 91 that executes various effects works as the time display means 10 in the specific gaming state.

  The time measured from the start of the specific gaming state is displayed until a predetermined time triggered by the establishment of a certain condition based on the winning / failing determination. That is, the time is continuously displayed at least until the determination is successful (until the winning random number is acquired). Therefore, as long as there is a deviation variation, the time from the start of the specific game is continuously displayed without being reset. In this embodiment, when it is determined that the determination is correct (when it is determined that the random number acquired when the game ball has entered the second start winning opening 905 is a winning random number) A notification effect for notifying the type of winning jackpot will be executed.

  The time display means 10 continues to display the measured time from the start of the specific gaming state (see FIG. 2 (a)) (see FIG. 2 (b)), and the time point when the notification effect is started (somewhat before and after). Measurement is stopped, and the time until the time is displayed (see FIG. 3C). As described above, in the specific gaming state, the player's interest is focused on the type of jackpot rather than winning the jackpot itself, so the type of jackpot is unconfirmed (unreported). The time until the time is displayed on the basis of the predetermined time when the jackpot is won.

  The specific content of the notification effect may be anything. The notification effect in the present embodiment is a so-called battle effect in which a teammate character and an enemy character fight. If the winning jackpot is a specific jackpot, the teammate character wins (see FIGS. 3D and 3F), and if the winning jackpot is a normal jackpot, the teammate character loses (FIG. 3). (See (e) and (g)).

  The time display means 10 includes a first display unit 11 that displays time in a predetermined unit and a second display unit 12 that displays time in a smaller unit. The first display unit 11 in the present embodiment is a portion that displays time in units of seconds or more (in this embodiment, 60 seconds is rounded up to the minute). On the other hand, the 2nd display part 12 in this embodiment is a location which displays the elapsed time in a unit of one hundred. Note that the separation between the first display unit 11 and the second display unit 12 (in the present embodiment, set between the second unit and the unit of one second) can be changed as appropriate. The 2nd display part 12 should just be a part which displays progress of time by a little unit rather than the 1st display part 11. FIG.

  The time displayed on the first display unit 11 is always real time. On the other hand, the time displayed on the second display unit 12 may be displayed as an effect time 12a that is a virtual time that deviates from the actual time (although the effect time 12a is an effect time). , It may be the same time as real time by chance). For example, it is assumed that the time (accurate time) from the start of the specific gaming state to the time when the notification effect is started is 1 minute 23 seconds 57. In this case, the first display unit 11 always displays 1 minute 23 seconds (see FIGS. 4A and 4B).

  On the other hand, the real time may be displayed on the second display unit 12, or the effect time 12a may be displayed. Whether the real time is displayed on the second display unit 12 or the display time 12a is appropriately determined by lottery (lottery for determining the content of the effect). The performance time 12a suggests information related to the game. In the present embodiment, the result of the notification effect, that is, whether or not the jackpot becomes a specific jackpot is suggested. For example, when “33 (33/100)” or “77 (77/100)” is displayed as the production time 12a, the teammate character wins in the notification production (battle production). And it is set so that it is determined that the winning jackpot is notified that it is a specific jackpot. When it is determined by lottery that the effect time 12a indicating “specific big hit confirmed” is displayed, the time (exact time) from the start of the specific game state to the start of the notification effect is 1 minute. Even if it is 23 seconds 57, “57” is not displayed on the second display unit 12 but “33” or “77” is displayed. That is, “33” is displayed by slightly returning from the correct time, or “77” is displayed by slightly proceeding (see FIG. 4B). When it is determined not to display the effect time 12a, the real time is also displayed on the second display unit 12 (see FIG. 4A). In addition, for example, when the time 12a for the presentation is displayed when the time (accurate time) from the start of the specific gaming state to the start of the notification production is 1 minute 23 seconds 97, It is desirable to set the time of the display unit 11 to 1 minute 23 seconds as it is (return it slightly, for example, to display 1 minute 23 seconds 77) (in this embodiment, it is controlled in this way). Considering that there is no significant influence, 1 minute 24 seconds may be displayed on the first display unit 11 (for example, 1 minute 24 seconds 33 is displayed). That is, the smallest unit (one second unit in the present embodiment) of the time displayed on the first display unit 11 may be shifted back and forth from the actual time by the minimum unit (displayed in this way). Even in this case, the time displayed on the first display unit 11 is assumed to be “real time” in the present invention).

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it is a case where the time (accurate time) from the start of the specific gaming state to the time when the notification effect is started is ~ min ~ sec 33 or ~ min ~ sec 77, Is usually a big hit, the displayed time is set to ~ minute to second 32 or 34, or to ~ minute to second 76 or 78. In other words, in the present embodiment, when “33” or “77” is displayed on the second display unit 12 as the production time 12a, it is determined that the jackpot is a specific jackpot. If the time (accurate time) from the start of the specific gaming state to the time when the notification effect is started is ~ minute-second 33 or ~ minute-second 77, "33" or "77" is displayed. Do not be. In other words, there is a case where a presentation time 12a (a presentation time 12a for indicating that a progress of a game that is not pleasing to the player occurs) is displayed so as not to contradict the fact that it is usually a big hit. That's what it means.

  The time from the start of the specific gaming state to the time when the notification effect is started (accurate time) is ~ min ~ second 33 or ~ min ~ second 77, and the big hit becomes the specific big hit. Even if it is a case, it may be made not to display the suggestion which confirms that it is a specific jackpot. That is, “33” and “77” may not be displayed, for example, the displayed time may be set to ~ minute to second 32 or 34, or to ~ minute to second 76 or 78.

  The time from the start of the specific gaming state to the time when the notification effect is started (accurate time) is ~ min ~ second 33 or ~ min ~ second 77, and the big hit becomes the specific big hit. Only in such a case, the display on the second display unit 12 may be set to “33” or “77”. That is, a notification effect is provided from the start of the specific gaming state that the specific jackpot is won as a condition for displaying that it is determined that the specific jackpot is confirmed (a situation that makes the player happy). You may limit to the time (accurate time) to the time of starting becoming predetermined time (-minute-second 33 or -minute-second 77). In this way, the display of the time indicating that the specific jackpot is confirmed coincides with the time (accurate time) from the start of the specific gaming state to the start of the notification effect. Since it is limited only to the time, the display is premium.

  In the present embodiment, the production time 12a is displayed when “specific jackpot confirmation” is indicated, but an aspect (for example, “33” “77”) suggesting that the probability of a specific jackpot has increased. A mode in which a chance other than the other or a specific chance is taken as a chance) may be set as the production time. In other words, the production time 12a may be displayed even when the “specific big hit” is not achieved.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, information related to the game is suggested by the mode of the “number” of the time displayed on the time display means 10, but by a mode other than the “number” (for example, alphabet or sign). The suggestion may be performed. In addition, for example, when the “specific big hit” is determined as the color of the character displayed on the time display means 10, a color different from the normal color (for example, white) (for example, red) may be considered. It is done. Further, in order to make the effect suggested by the “number” easy to understand, the time displayed on the second display unit 12 when the time displayed on the time display means 10 is updated is a value indicating the effect time 12a. (For example, when “33” and “77” are displayed), the numbers (characters) such as “33” and “77” are set to a color (for example, red) different from the normal color (for example, white). It is possible to make the display different from the normal mode, such as changing the display size. By displaying in this way, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation in the performance time. For example, when the display is “33”, “77”, and when the character mode is different from the normal mode, the specific jackpot is set to be fixed. In addition, when the time (accurate time) from the start of the specific gaming state to the point when the notification effect is started becomes ~ minute ~ second 33 or ~ minute ~ second 77, the character form is changed to the normal form. It is only necessary to keep it as it is (the fact that it is usually a big hit and the display on the second display unit 12 does not contradict).

  An effect using the effect time 12a can be executed in a state other than the specific gaming state. That is, it may be configured to suggest information related to the game by displaying and stopping the time as described above in a state other than the specific game state.

  Effects such as time display executed from the start of the specific gaming state described above are controlled as shown in the flow in FIG. 5, for example. The control means (control circuit) for controlling the flow (each step) may be one control means or a plurality of different control means.

  First, it is determined whether or not a specific gaming state has been started (S1). When it is determined that the specific gaming state has been started (S1 “Yes”), the time from the starting time is displayed on the time display means 10 and is continuously updated. That is, time counting is started (S2). Thereafter, when it is determined from the acquired random number that winning the jackpot (S3 “Yes”), a notification effect is started at a predetermined timing (S4).

  When the notification effect is thus started, it is determined whether or not to display the effect time 12a (S5). As described above, the effect time 12a is a result of the notification effect, that is, suggests the content of the winning jackpot, so the effect time 12a depends on what the winning jackpot content is. Whether or not to display is determined by lottery. In the present embodiment, when the winning jackpot is a specific jackpot, the stage time 12a may be displayed. The probability of winning the lottery (probability of displaying the effect time 12a in the case of a specific jackpot) can be set as appropriate.

  After determining whether or not to display the effect time 12a, the time display means 10 stops counting the time. When it is determined not to display the effect time 12a (S5 “No”), the real time is displayed on both the first display unit 11 and the second display unit 12 of the time display means 10 (S6). That is, the actual time taken from the start of the specific gaming state to the start of the notification effect is displayed as it is in units of one hundredth of a second. As described above, when the actual time is in the range of minutes to seconds 33 or 77, and when it is usually a big jackpot, it is for production to avoid a display indicating that the specific jackpot is confirmed. The time 12a (a number other than “33” or “77”) may be displayed (the process is not described in the flow for easy understanding). On the other hand, when it is determined to display the effect time 12a (S5 “Yes”), the notification effect is started on the first display unit 11 of the time display means 10 after the specific gaming state is started. The actual time taken until the point in time is displayed in seconds, and the production time 12a ("33" or "77") is displayed on the second display unit 12 (S7).

  Thus, after a predetermined number is displayed on the 1st display part 11 and the 2nd display part 12 according to the said procedure, the said alerting | reporting effect is complete | finished after progress for a predetermined time (S8). That is, according to the result, the content of the jackpot is notified to the player.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the time from the start of the specific game state to the start of the notification effect is displayed on the time display means 10, the determination of success / failure is won in the specific game state. It is possible for the player to easily grasp the approximate time taken until that time, that is, to easily grasp the game digestion speed. In order to give the player an exhilarating feeling, etc., if the gaming machine is designed to speed up the game digestion speed in a specific gaming state, the effect of the “speeding up” can be grasped not only by the experience but also by the displayed time. Is particularly effective.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a specific jackpot is won, after the jackpot game is over, the game state is again set to a specific game state (so-called continuous change), but every time the specific game state is started, The time counting starts from. That is, since the time until the start of the notification effect is displayed for each specific gaming state, it is possible to easily grasp the game digestion speed for each specific gaming state. However, if you win a specific jackpot in a specific gaming state and enter the specific gaming state again, the time counting in the next specific gaming state starts from the actual time that took until the notification effect in the previous specific gaming state You may be made to do. In this way, when a plurality of specific game states continue, the total time taken until the last specific game state notification effect is displayed. It may be possible to arbitrarily switch between displaying the time for each specific gaming state or displaying the total time. In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment continues to display the elapsed time from the start of the specific gaming state until a predetermined time point when the time count is stopped (start of the notification effect), that is, the time is counted up. However, it may be configured such that the time taken from the specific gaming state to a predetermined time point is displayed last without displaying a count-up (middle progress) in the middle.

  Since the time from the start of the specific gaming state to the start of the notification effect to notify the winning content is displayed as in the present embodiment, the time taken until that time is displayed. About the effect which alert | reports the content, since the time (length) is not displayed and a player cannot grasp | ascertain directly, the said effect can be performed regardless of time. If the gaming machine is designed to speed up the game digestion speed in the specific game state, the time display means 10 can indicate the high-speed game digestion and enhance the subsequent notification effect.

  If information about the game such as the contents of the jackpot is suggested by the mode of the time displayed on the time display means 10, the time display means 10 for grasping the digestion speed of the game causes the game (production) to be performed. It is also possible to improve the taste.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the second display unit 12 of the time display means 10 may display an effect time 12a that stops from the actual time from the start of the specific gaming state until the notification effect is started. . The reason is as follows. In order to grasp the game digestion speed, the time displayed by the time display means 10 must be accurate to some extent. However, if the information related to the game such as the contents of the jackpot is to be suggested by the “number” indicating the time, it is necessary to perform a stopped display that deviates from the real time as in the presentation time 12a in the present embodiment. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first display unit 11 that displays the elapsed time in a relatively large unit (second unit) always displays the real time, and a relatively small unit (per hundredth of a second). The second display unit 12 that displays the elapsed time in the event may display the production time 12a so that the first display unit 11 can grasp the real time (in a relatively large unit). When the number of hours is used as an effect while allowing the player to stop, the second display unit 12 stops the time by shifting the time (in a relatively small unit). An effect using “numbers” can be executed while reducing the possibility of feeling uncomfortable.

  Regarding the gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the following modifications and improvements can be considered.

[First example]
An operation effect that is an effect using the operation means 20 may occur together with the time display by the time display means 10. For example, the gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment includes a first operation means 21 (a push button that a player can push downward) and a second operation means 22 (an operation unit that a player can push into the back side). ) Is provided (see FIG. 1). The operation effect may be any as long as it uses the operation means 20 that can be operated by the player. The operation effect is divided into a first half part and a second half part, and the second half part is a part of the notification effect. It can be said that the introduction part of the notification effect is the latter half part of the operation effect. The operation effect in the present embodiment is the first half part (the part from FIG. 6B to immediately before FIG. 7C) in which the first operation means 21 and the second operation means 22 are variably displayed like roulette. Then, when the player operates the selected operation means 20, the latter half (from FIG. 7C) to FIG. 7D suggests the development of the subsequent production (the development of the notification production). Part). Such an operation effect may be generated every time or may not be generated.

  The operation effect is set to start before a predetermined time point (the time point when the notification effect is started in the present embodiment) that is the end point of the time displayed by the time display means 10 and to end after the predetermined time point. Has been. Specifically, the first half of the state in which the first operating means 21 and the second operating means 22 are variably displayed like a roulette before a predetermined time point is started (see FIGS. 6A and 6B). Then, one operation means 20 is selected at a predetermined time and an image for operating the operation means 20 is displayed (see FIG. 7C), and the player can then operate the operation means 20 that is selected after that. Thus, when operated, a display suggesting the subsequent development of the effect (the development of the notification effect) is made (see FIG. 7D). At the time shown in FIG. 7C, which is also the start time of the notification effect, the time counting by the time display means 10 is stopped.

  These relationships are represented in a time chart as shown in FIG. When it is determined to execute the operation effect, the operation effect is started while the time is being counted. Time counting stops when the first half of the operation effect ends, that is, during the operation effect. The notification effect is started when the time count stops. The second half of the operation effect is that the result (the result of the player operating the operation means 20) suggests the development (return) of the notification effect, so the second half of the operation effect is the introduction part of the notification effect. I can say that. That is, it can be said that the time point at which the time count stops is a point in the middle of the operation effect and the start point of the notification effect.

  If such an operation effect is executed, the time counting is stopped during the operation effect. In other words, the player's attention to the time displayed on the time display means 10 is intentionally lowered so that the time display means 10 suggests the contents of the jackpot (the above-mentioned “numbers” or “character color”). It is possible to improve the game's taste (hidden interest) by making it difficult to find the suggestion by “)”.

[Second example]
In the above embodiment, the time display means 10 has explained that the predetermined time point, which is the timing to stop counting the time, is the time point when the notification effect for notifying the contents of the jackpot is started. You may set to the time of alerting | reporting the content of. Speaking in accordance with the above-described embodiment, when the notification effect is finished and a combination of symbols indicating a specific jackpot is displayed, or when a combination of symbols indicating a normal jackpot is displayed (may be slightly mixed) May be set as the time point at which the time counting is stopped (see FIG. 9). In this way, the total time including the notification effect from the start of the specific gaming state (time shown in FIG. 9A) to the time of winning the jackpot (time shown in FIG. 9B) is grasped. It becomes possible to do.

  In addition, the time point at which the counting of the time is stopped can be set as appropriate if it is triggered by winning the jackpot (the random number acquired for the determination of whether or not it was a jackpot random number) It is. In other words, any device that can grasp the approximate time until winning the jackpot is sufficient.

[Third example]
In the above-described embodiment, it has been explained that the content of the jackpot (whether it is a specific jackpot or a normal jackpot) is suggested by the time display means 10 (such as “number” or “character color”). However, the suggested target may be information regarding a game. Another example that suggests the contents of the jackpot is to suggest the type of jackpot if multiple types of jackpots are set with different expected values of the number of game balls that can be obtained by the jackpot game (so-called ball) Is mentioned. In addition, as suggestions of information related to games other than the contents of the jackpot, for example, when a specific gaming state with a high probability of winning the jackpot and a specific gaming state with a low probability are set, the current specific gaming state Which suggests which gaming state is.

  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.

Specific means (game machines) obtained from the above embodiment are listed below.
The gaming machine according to means 1 is a gaming machine in which a specific gaming state is set that is more likely to receive a determination of success / failure than the normal gaming state, and the determination of success / failure is a success from the start of the specific gaming state. It is characterized by comprising time display means for displaying a time until a predetermined time when a certain condition is established.
According to the gaming machine according to the means 1, in the specific gaming state in which it is easier to receive the determination of the success / failure than the normal game state, the player can easily calculate the time (at least the approximate time) taken until the determination of the success / failure is successful. It is possible to easily grasp the digestion speed of the game.
The gaming machine according to means 2 is characterized in that, in the gaming machine according to means 1, the predetermined time point is a time point when an effect of notifying the winning content is started when the determination of success / failure is a hit. .
Like the gaming machine according to the means 2, by displaying the time from the start of the specific gaming state to the start of the effect of notifying the winning content, showing the time taken so far, With respect to the effect for notifying the winning content, the time (length) is not displayed and the player cannot directly grasp the effect, so that the effect can be executed regardless of the time.
The gaming machine according to means 3 is characterized in that, in the gaming machine according to means 2, the predetermined time point is a time point when the notification of the winning content is completed when the determination of success or failure is successful.
If the gaming machine according to the means 3 is used, it is possible to easily grasp the time taken from the start of the specific gaming state until the notification of the winning content is completed, that is, the time taken until the next winning game is executed. Is possible.
The gaming machine according to means 4 is characterized in that, in the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 3, information relating to the game is suggested by a mode of time displayed on the time display means.
If the gaming machine according to the means 4 is used, it is possible to improve the preference of the game (production) by the time display means for grasping the digestion speed of the game.
The gaming machine according to means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4, wherein the time display means displays the time from the start of the specific gaming state to the predetermined time in a predetermined unit. A first display unit, and a second display unit that displays a time lapse of a unit smaller than the predetermined unit, wherein the first display unit is an actual time from the start of the specific gaming state to the predetermined time point. While the time is displayed in the predetermined unit, the second display unit may display an effect time that deviates from an actual time from the start of the specific gaming state to the predetermined time point. It is characterized by suggesting information on games.
In order to grasp the game digestion speed, the time displayed by the time display means must be accurate to some extent. However, there is a place where it is necessary to deviate from the real time if the information about the game is suggested by the “number” indicating the time. As in the gaming machine according to the means 5, the real time may be displayed in a large unit (first display unit), and the production time may be displayed in a smaller unit (second display unit). By using the first display unit, it is possible to grasp the real time (in a relatively large unit), and in the case of using time figures for production, the second display unit (relatively small By shifting the time (in units), it is possible to execute an effect using the number of time while reducing the possibility that the player will feel uncomfortable even if the time that is not real time is displayed.
The gaming machine according to means 6 is characterized in that in the gaming machine according to means 4 citing means 2 or means 5 citing means 2, the information relating to the game is the winning content.
Like the gaming machine according to the means 6, before the effect of notifying the winning content is started, it is a highly interesting game (effect) in which the winning content is suggested by the time displayed on the time display means. It is possible.
The gaming machine according to the means 7 is the gaming machine according to the means 6, wherein the operation of the operation means that can be operated by the player is started before the predetermined time and ends after the predetermined time. An operation effect is executed.
Like the gaming machine according to the means 7, the operation effect is executed so that the degree of attention of the player with respect to the time displayed on the time display means is lowered, that is, the suggestion of the winning content. By making it difficult to find the game, it is possible to improve the game's preference (hidden fun).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 10 Time display means 11 1st display part 12 2nd display part 12a Production time 20 Operation means (21 1st operation means 22 2nd operation means)

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A gaming machine capable of performing a time production in which the production time is displayed,
A gaming machine characterized in that information related to a game is suggested by a mode of a time for performance displayed in the time performance.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein information related to the game is suggested by a display mode of characters indicating the time for effect displayed in the time effect.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein information related to the game is suggested by a color of a character indicating a time for performance displayed in the time performance.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein information related to the gaming machine is suggested by a numerical value including a presentation time displayed in the time presentation.

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