JP2021027903A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To reduce a risk of causing a decrease in fun of a winning game.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 includes: winning game execution means for executing a winning game including plural unit games with winning of a winning/losing determination result as an opportunity; and performance execution means for executing a specific performance for indicating whether an event advantageous to a player occurs during a specific period as a period when the unit games are not under execution in the winning game. It is considered that the specific performance shows whether at least a partial mode of one or plural unit games to be executed in future becomes an advantageous mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 and the like below, the winning game is executed when the winning / failing determination result is a hit. The winning game generally includes a plurality of unit games (rounds). An interval is set between the unit games. If the interval becomes long, the taste of the game may be deteriorated.

JP-A-2018-870

An object of the present invention is to reduce the possibility of reducing the taste of a hit game.

The gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, has a winning game executing means for executing a winning game including a plurality of unit games and a winning game in the winning game, triggered by a winning / failing determination result. It is characterized by comprising an effect executing means for executing a specific effect indicating whether or not an event advantageous to the player occurs during a specific period during which the unit game is not executed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the possibility of causing a decrease in the taste of the winning game.

It is a front view of the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which showed the identification symbol and the holding image to be displayed in the display area of a display device. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline of a jackpot game. It is a figure for demonstrating an advantageous mode and a disadvantageous mode. It is a time chart of a specific jackpot game. It is a table for determining a specific jackpot pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the specific jackpot game. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the specific jackpot game (continuation of FIG. 7 (the 1)). It is a figure (continuation of FIG. 7 (the second)) for demonstrating the flow of the specific jackpot game. It is a figure (continuation of FIG. 9) for explaining the flow of the specific jackpot game (the description is simplified after the end of the second specific effect). It is a figure for demonstrating the first specific example. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd specific example. It is a figure (the 1) for explaining the 3rd specific example. It is a figure (the second) for demonstrating the third concrete example. It is a figure (continuation of FIG. 14) for demonstrating the third specific example. It is a figure (continuation of FIG. 15) for demonstrating the third specific example. It is a figure for demonstrating the example which changed the 3rd specific example. It is a figure for demonstrating the example which changed the 3rd specific example (an example different from FIG. 17). It is a figure for demonstrating the 4th specific example. It is a figure for demonstrating the sixth concrete example. It is a figure for demonstrating the 7th specific example. It is a figure for demonstrating the ninth concrete example. It is a figure for demonstrating the tenth specific example. It is a figure (continuation of FIG. 23) for demonstrating a tenth specific example. It is a figure (continuation of FIG. 24) for demonstrating a tenth specific example. It is a figure (continuation of FIG. 25) for demonstrating a tenth specific example.

1) Basic configuration of a 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 game machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the term "image" shall include both moving images and still images unless otherwise specified.

The game machine 1 includes a game board 90. The game board 90 is formed of a substantially square plywood, and the guide rail 903 forming a passage for guiding the 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 start winning opening 904, a large winning area 10, an out opening 907, and the like. The display area 911 of the display device 91 that executes various effects is an area that can be visually recognized through the opening 901 formed in the game board 90. The shape of the display area 911 can be changed as appropriate (the shape and size 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 as obstacles that change the flow mode of the game ball by colliding with the flow-down game ball are provided. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes in various modes depending on the conditions when it collides with the game nail.

In such a game machine 1, the 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 prize in a winning opening such as a starting winning opening 904 or a large winning area 10, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by a payout device.

The components of the game machine 1 that are not related to the present invention, such as the frame of the game machine 1, the lower plate and the upper plate for storing the game balls, will not be described. As for these, those having the same structure as a known game machine can be applied.

The jackpot lottery is executed by a winning / failing determination means provided on a control board (not shown) triggered by winning a game ball into the starting winning opening 904 (a plurality of such starting winning openings 904 may be provided). Specifically, a numerical value (hereinafter, also referred to as winning / failing judgment information) is acquired from a random number source triggered by the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 904, and the numerical value is the same as the predetermined jackpot numerical value. If it is, it will be a big hit, and if it is different, it will be a miss. In the present embodiment, as in the case of a known game machine, when a big hit is obtained, the identification symbol 80 (see FIG. 2) is notified by forming a predetermined combination (for example, three sets of the same symbol), and other than that. If the combination of is displayed, it will be out of order.

In the present embodiment, the notification of the hit / fail judgment result is started in the order in which the numerical values for the hit / fail judgment are acquired (the variation of the identification symbol 80 is started), but when a certain numerical value is obtained, the notification is started. , When the hit / fail judgment result based on the numerical value acquired before that is notified, the storage means provided on the control board (not shown) is used until the notification of the pass / fail judgment result based on the certain numerical value is started. It will be remembered. Numerical values for which notification of the pass / fail judgment result (variation of the identification symbol 80) has not yet started (the one corresponding to each of the numerical values is "hold (information)". Hold (information) is a subordinate concept of the pass / fail judgment information. The maximum number of stored items (maximum number of holds) can be appropriately set. The maximum number of holdings that can be stored by the storage means in the present embodiment is four for one kind of starting winning opening 904. In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the acquired numerical value is a big hit at the time when the notification of the winning / failing determination result is started, but when the numerical value is acquired, the winning / failing determination is made. It may be configured to perform this and store the hit / fail determination result itself. In addition, the acquired numerical value is also used as a numerical value for determining the specific content of the effect of notifying the success / failure determination result.

In the game machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the hold image 70, which is a mark corresponding to each of the acquired numerical values (win / fail determination information) for which the notification of the pass / fail determination result stored in the storage means has not been started, is displayed. It is displayed in the display area 911 of the device 91. Specifically, the reserved images 70 are displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91 so that the numerical values for executing the pass / fail determination are arranged in the order in which they are acquired (see FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, the numerical values are displayed so as to be arranged from the left in order from the earliest acquisition timing (so-called pending digestion earliest). Although the notification of the hit / fail judgment result has not been completed, the reserved image (not shown) corresponding to the effect (variation of the identification symbol 80) for notifying the hit / fail judgment result has already been started (so-called change) is displayed. It may be done.

2) Big hit game In the game machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a big hit game is executed when the winning / failing determination result is a big hit. Hereinafter, the jackpot game and the production during the jackpot game will be described.

The jackpot game is composed of a plurality of unit games. Each unit game is referred to as a "round" or the like (the Xth unit game in a certain jackpot game is referred to as an "X round" or the like. In the drawing, the "round" is described as "R". There are also places). For example, the "10 round jackpot" is a unit game in which the unit game is repeated 10 times. Since each unit game is in a state where a game ball can be won in the large winning area 10, the larger the number of the unit games (the number of rounds), the more the expected number of game balls that the player can acquire. The value increases. In the present embodiment, the number of game balls (number of prize balls) paid out by winning one game ball in the large prize area 10 is set to 15.

In the present embodiment, the large winning area 10 is provided on the right side of the game area 902 (see FIG. 1). Therefore, during the jackpot game, the player performs a so-called "right-handed" game so that the game ball enters the right side of the game area 902. During the jackpot game, a display indicating that "right-handed" should be performed is displayed in the display area 911. It should be noted that this does not deny that it is a jackpot game that should be a so-called "left-handed" game (a game ball is launched so that the game ball enters the left side of the game area 902).

In the unit game, the game ball can be won in the large winning area 10 until the end condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, advantageous modes and disadvantageous modes, which will be described in detail later, are set as the "state (mode) in which the game ball can win a prize". In the present embodiment, a reciprocating operation is performed between a closed position (original position) for closing the entrance of the large prize area 10 and an open position for opening the entrance of the large prize area 10 so as to accompany the large prize area 10. A possible opening / closing member 11 is provided. During at least a part of the period during which the unit game is being executed, the opening / closing member 11 is located at the open position, and the game ball is in a state where the game ball can be won in the large winning area 10.

Any structure may be used to open / close the large winning area 10. The game machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with an opening / closing member 11 capable of reciprocating between a closed position along the game board surface and an open position that has fallen toward you from the closed position. When the 11 is in the open position, the opening / closing member 11 guides the game ball to the large winning area 10 (see FIGS. 1 and 3). Although not shown, a large winning area is provided under the passage through which the game ball passes, and when the opening / closing member is located in the closed position, the opening / closing member constitutes the bottom surface of the passage and the opening / closing member is located in the open position. The structure may be such that the game ball that has entered the passage is guided to the large winning area (a structure using a so-called “slide attacker”).

As one of the end conditions of the unit game, "N (N is a natural number) of game balls have won in the large prize area 10 in one unit game" is set (hereinafter, the end condition is ". Sometimes referred to as "winning end condition") (see Fig. 3). That is, the unit game ends when it is detected that N game balls have won a prize in one unit game. The value of N is called "count" or the like. In this embodiment, N = 10 is set. That is, basically (when the so-called "over winning" does not occur), the number of game balls that win the large winning area 10 in one unit game is 10.

As another end condition, "a predetermined time has elapsed since the unit game was started" is set (hereinafter, the end condition may be referred to as a "time end condition") (see FIG. 3). Therefore, there is a possibility that the unit game ends before 10 game balls are won in the large winning area 10. The end conditions in the present embodiment are the above-mentioned winning end condition and the time end condition, but another end condition different from these end conditions may be set.

In the present embodiment, an advantageous mode and a disadvantageous mode are set as the mode of the unit game. The disadvantageous aspect is one in which the expected value of the profit obtained by the player is smaller than that of the advantageous aspect. Therefore, in the jackpot game, the player wishes that the unit game becomes an advantageous mode.

The unit game of the advantageous aspect in the present embodiment is such that the large winning area 10 is maintained in an open state (the opening / closing member 11 is maintained in the open state) (see FIG. 4A). ). That is, the mode is such that the game ball wins the large prize area 10 regardless of the timing when the game ball reaches the entrance of the large prize area 10.

On the other hand, the disadvantage is that the large winning area 10 is alternately repeated in an open state and a closed state (a state in which the opening / closing member 11 is located in the open state and a state in which the opening / closing member 11 is located in the closed position are alternately repeated). (See FIG. 4 (b)). When the game ball reaches the entrance of the large prize area 10, if the large prize area 10 is closed, the game ball does not win the large prize area 10, and if the large prize area 10 is open. The game ball is in such a mode that the large winning area 10 is won. That is, it is an embodiment in which whether or not the game ball wins the big prize area 10 is determined according to the timing when the game ball reaches the entrance of the big prize area 10.

The disadvantageous aspect is that "a situation in which a game ball that has reached the entrance of the large winning area 10 does not win a prize because the large winning area 10 is closed" occurs. That is, a situation (so-called “spill” of a game ball) that would have been won if the large winning area 10 had been opened occurs. On the contrary, the advantageous aspect is that such a "spill" of the game ball does not occur (is unlikely to occur). Therefore, the profit obtained by the player in the unit game in the disadvantageous mode is smaller than the profit obtained by the player in the unit game in the advantageous mode due to the occurrence of "spill" of the game ball. For example, if 10 game balls are won in the large prize area 10 in one unit game (the winning end condition is satisfied and the unit game ends), it is either a disadvantageous mode or an advantageous mode. As prize balls, 150 (10 (count) x 15 (prize balls per prize) = 150) will be paid out, but the number of "spilled" game balls is compared to the advantageous mode. As the number of disadvantageous modes increases, the expected value of the "net increase" (number of prize balls-number of fired game balls) of the game balls obtained in one unit game will be different. The difference in the expected value of the “net increase” corresponds to the difference in the expected value of the profit. The expected value of the "net increase" in the unit game of the disadvantageous mode may be negative.

The disadvantage in this embodiment is that if the game ball is continuously fired toward the large winning area 10 (in this embodiment, if the "right-handed" game is continuously performed), It is set so that the probability that 10 game balls will be won in the large winning area 10 in one unit game is extremely high. That is, if the game ball is continuously fired toward the large winning area 10 in the unit game of the disadvantageous mode, the winning end condition is satisfied before the time end condition is satisfied, so that the unit is concerned. The case where the game ends (the case where 150 prize balls are obtained) is usually set.

It should be noted that it is only an example to make the advantageous mode and the disadvantageous mode as in the present embodiment. That is, the method of setting the "difference in expected value of profit" between the advantageous mode and the disadvantageous mode is only an example. For example, by shortening the opening time of the large prize area 10 in the disadvantageous mode than the opening time of the large prize area 10 in the advantageous mode, the expected value of the number of prize balls in the advantageous mode is set in the disadvantageous mode. It may be set so that the expected value of the number of prize balls is reduced. That is, the difference in the expected value of the "net increase" of the game ball described above may be the difference between the advantageous mode and the disadvantageous mode.

3) Specific effect In this embodiment, a specific effect is executed during the jackpot game. Hereinafter, the specific effect will be described in detail. The specific effect is executed during a period during which the unit game in the winning game is not executed (hereinafter, the period may be referred to as a specific period (see FIG. 5)). In light of the fact that the large prize area 10 is closed during the period other than the period in which the unit game is executed, the large prize area 10 is closed (the opening / closing member 11 is located at the closed position) during the specific period. It can also be said that it is a period in the state).

It is not necessary for a specific effect to occur in all jackpot games. A specific effect occurs in a specific jackpot game that is at least a part of the jackpot game (at least a part of a plurality of types of jackpots). The specific jackpot game in the present embodiment includes eight unit games (see FIG. 5). That is, it is an "8 round jackpot". Hereinafter, the first unit game may be referred to as a first round, the second unit game may be referred to as a second round, the third unit game may be referred to as a third round, and so on.

As a specific jackpot pattern (combination of advantageous and disadvantageous modes), a table containing a total of five types of patterns (first pattern (PAT1) to fifth pattern (PAT5)) (for determining a specific mode of the specific jackpot) Table) is set (see FIG. 6). It is internally decided which of the first pattern to the fifth pattern is executed when the specific jackpot is won. In short, the random number (big hit random number) that triggered the jackpot winning determines which of the first pattern to the fifth pattern is executed. However, it is difficult or impossible for the player to grasp in advance which of the specific jackpots of the first pattern to the fifth pattern is executed (analyzing the lighting pattern of the LED indicating the type of jackpot). It is assumed that the setting that can be grasped by is equivalent to "difficulty" here).

In the present embodiment, there is a possibility that the specific effect is executed at least once and at most four times through the specific jackpot game. Hereinafter, they are referred to as a first specific effect, a second specific effect, a third specific effect, and a fourth specific effect in the order of execution (see FIG. 5).

The first specific effect is executed during a period (hereinafter referred to as a pre-round start period) before the start of the unit game of the first round in the specific jackpot game (see FIG. 5). Specifically, the period from the start to the end of the first specific effect is set to be included in the first half of the round start. If a specific jackpot is won, the first specific effect is always executed (details will be described later, but the second specific effect to the fourth specific effect may not be executed).

The second specific effect to the fourth specific effect are executed during the period from the end of a certain unit game to the start of the next unit game (hereinafter referred to as an inter-round period) (see FIG. 5). Specifically, each of the second specific effect to the fourth specific effect is set so that the period from the start to the end of the effect is included in the inter-round period. The second specific effect is performed during the inter-round period between the second and third rounds. The third specific effect is performed during the inter-round period between the fourth and fifth rounds. The fourth specific effect is performed during the inter-round period between the sixth and seventh rounds. In this embodiment, the length of the period between all rounds is fixed.

The specific effect is whether or not at least a part of one or more unit games to be executed in the future (meaning the period during the specific jackpot game after the specific effect is executed) becomes an advantageous aspect. It shows. A success result (a result favorable to the player) and a failure result (a result unfavorable to the player) are set as a result of the specific effect, and if the result is a success result, one or more to be executed in the future. At least some aspects of the unit game are advantageous aspects.

The specific effect in this embodiment is a so-called "battle effect". The success result is that the player side (friendly side) character and the enemy side character fight, and the player side character wins, and the player side character is defeated (the enemy side character wins) as a failure result. (See FIGS. 7 and 10). However, this kind of battle production is just an example. It suffices that the production has a length that fits in the period before the start of the round or the period between rounds, and as a result of the production, a result that is advantageous to the player and a result that is opposite to the result are set.

If the jackpot is won (see FIG. 7 (a)), the first specific effect is executed during the first half of the round start (see FIGS. 5 and 7 (b) to (d)). When the first specific effect is a successful result (see FIG. 7C), the unit game of the first round to the eighth round becomes an advantageous mode (see FIG. 8). That is, all the unit games constituting the specific jackpot game are advantageous modes (corresponding to the case where the first pattern in the table of FIG. 6 is selected). Therefore, it can be said that this is the most favorable result for the player. From another point of view, the first specific effect is associated with a unit game group including the unit games of the first to eighth rounds, and the first specific effect is the unit game included in the unit game group. It can be said that it indicates whether or not all of the above are advantageous aspects. In the present embodiment, when the first specific effect is a successful result, the second specific effect to the fourth specific effect are not executed. This is because it is determined that all the unit games are in an advantageous mode when the first specific effect is a successful result, so that it is not necessary to execute the second specific effect to the fourth specific effect. However, you may dare to execute the second specific effect to the fourth specific effect (those that result in success).

If the first specific effect does not result in success, that is, if it results in failure (see FIG. 7D), the first and second rounds are disadvantageous (see FIG. 9). The second specific effect is executed during the inter-round period after the second round (see FIGS. 5 and 10 (a)). When the second specific effect is a successful result (see FIG. 10B), the unit game of the third to eighth rounds becomes an advantageous mode (see FIG. 10D) (the first in the table of FIG. 6). Two patterns correspond to the selected case). From another point of view, the second specific effect is associated with a unit game group including the unit games of the third to eighth rounds, and the second specific effect is the unit game included in the unit game group. It can be said that it indicates whether or not all of the above are advantageous aspects. In the present embodiment, when the second specific effect is a successful result, the third specific effect and the fourth specific effect are not executed. This is because it is determined that all the unit games executed after that will be advantageous when the second specific effect is a successful result, so that it is not necessary to execute the third specific effect and the fourth specific effect. is there. However, the third specific effect and the fourth specific effect (those that result in success) may be intentionally executed.

If the second specific effect does not result in success (see FIG. 10 (c)), that is, if it results in failure, the third and fourth rounds are disadvantageous (see FIG. 10 (e)). The third specific effect is executed during the inter-round period after the fourth round (see FIGS. 5 and 10 (f)). If the third specific effect is a successful result, the unit game of the fifth to eighth rounds becomes an advantageous mode (see FIG. 10 (g)) (in the case where the third pattern in the table of FIG. 6 is selected). Equivalent to). From another point of view, the third specific effect is associated with a unit game group including the unit games of the fifth to eighth rounds, and the third specific effect is the unit game included in the unit game group. It can be said that it indicates whether or not all of the above are advantageous aspects. In the present embodiment, when the third specific effect is a successful result, the fourth specific effect is not executed. This is because it is determined that all the unit games executed thereafter will be in an advantageous mode when the third specific effect is a successful result, so that it is not necessary to execute the fourth specific effect. However, the fourth specific effect (the one that results in success) may be intentionally executed.

If the third specific effect does not result in success, that is, if it results in failure, the fifth and sixth rounds are disadvantageous (see FIG. 10 (h)). The fourth specific effect is executed during the inter-round period after the sixth round (see FIGS. 5 and 10 (i)). If the fourth specific effect is a successful result, the unit game of the seventh round and the eighth round becomes an advantageous mode (see FIG. 10 (j)) (in the case where the fourth pattern in the table of FIG. 6 is selected). Equivalent to). From another point of view, the fourth specific effect is associated with a unit game group including the unit games of the seventh round and the eighth round, and the fourth specific effect is the unit game included in the unit game group. It can be said that it indicates whether or not all of the above are advantageous aspects.

If the fourth specific effect does not result in success, that is, if it results in failure, the seventh and eighth rounds are disadvantageous (see FIG. 10 (h)) (the fifth pattern in the table of FIG. 6). Corresponds to the selected case). That is, in the present embodiment, when the fourth specific effect results in a failure, all the unit games constituting the specific jackpot game are disadvantageous. Therefore, it can be said that this is the most unfavorable result for the player.

In at least one of the unit game of the advantageous mode and the unit game of the disadvantageous mode, it is preferable to display an image showing the advantageous mode or the disadvantageous mode in the display area 911 (disadvantageous when the advantageous mode is executed). An image that is not displayed when the mode is executed may be displayed, or an image that is not displayed when the advantageous mode is executed may be displayed when the disadvantageous mode is executed). In the present embodiment, an image including the character "full open" (an image that is not displayed when the disadvantageous mode is executed) is displayed in the unit game of the advantageous mode (see FIG. 8). By doing so, it becomes easy to understand the mode of the unit game currently being executed.

As described above, in the game machine 1 according to the present embodiment, whether at least a part of one or a plurality of unit games to be executed in the future becomes an advantageous aspect during the period when the unit game is not executed. A specific effect indicating is executed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the taste of the winning game is lowered because the player feels that the unit game is not executed for a long period of time (the “waiting time” is long). From the viewpoint of designing a game machine, it is possible to reduce the so-called "short-time payout rate" by lengthening the period during which the unit game is not executed while suppressing the deterioration of the taste.

4) Hereinafter, specific examples in which the gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment has been improved, modified, and embodied will be described. In addition, as long as possible, the configuration may be configured in which a plurality of items described with reference to the following specific examples are applied in combination.

○ First Specific Example In the above embodiment, when the specific effect is a successful result, it is set that all the unit games after that are in an advantageous mode, that is, a certain unit game is once regarded as an advantageous mode. In that case, it was explained that all the unit games after that become an advantageous mode, but after a certain unit game becomes an advantageous mode, the subsequent unit games may become a disadvantageous mode. And. As an example, the following configuration can be considered.

Similar to the above embodiment, it is assumed that the first specific effect to the fourth specific effect can occur as the specific effect. It is assumed that the timing at which each specific effect can occur is the same as that of the above embodiment. If the first specific effect (see FIG. 11 (a)) executed in the period before the start of the round is successful, the first and second rounds are in an advantageous mode (see FIG. 11 (b)). ). On the other hand, if the first specific effect results in failure, the first round and the second round are disadvantageous (see FIG. 11C). That is, the first specific effect is associated with the unit game group including the first round and the second round, and indicates whether all the unit games included in the unit game group are advantageous or disadvantageous. It is said that.

Similarly, the second specific effect (see FIG. 11D) performed during the inter-round period between the second round and the third round corresponds to the unit game group including the third and fourth rounds. Be done. If the second specific effect is a success result, the third and fourth rounds are advantageous modes (see FIG. 11 (e)), and if the second specific effect is a failure result, the third and fourth rounds. Is a disadvantageous aspect (see FIG. 11 (f)). The third specific effect (see FIG. 11 (g)) executed during the inter-round period between the fourth round and the fifth round is associated with the unit game group including the fifth round and the sixth round. If the third specific production is a success result, the fifth and sixth rounds are advantageous modes (see FIG. 11 (h)), and if the third specific production is a failure result, the fifth and sixth rounds are used. Is a disadvantageous aspect (see FIG. 11 (i)). The fourth specific effect (see FIG. 11 (j)) executed during the inter-round period between the sixth round and the seventh round is associated with the unit game group including the seventh round and the eighth round. If the 4th specific production is a success result, the 7th round and the 8th round are advantageous modes (see FIG. 11 (k)), and if the failure result is obtained, the 7th round and the 8th round Is a disadvantageous aspect (see FIG. 11 (l)).

In this way, in this example, two unit games (unit game group) are associated with each specific effect, and if a specific effect results in success, the two unit games associated with the specific effect are advantageous. In the aspect, if a failure result is obtained, the two unit games associated with the failure result become a disadvantageous aspect. That is, it indicates whether or not the specific effect is generated before the start of the unit game and each time a predetermined number of unit games are executed, and the corresponding unit game becomes an advantageous mode.

By following this example, a specific effect is always generated during a predetermined inter-round period, so that the risk that the player feels that the unit game is not executed for a long period of time is further reduced. It is possible to do.

The number of unit games associated with each specific effect can be increased or decreased as appropriate. One unit game may be associated with each unit game. In this case, a specific effect will occur during all round-to-round periods in the specific jackpot game.

Further, in this example, the number of unit game groups associated with each specific effect is the same (two in this example), but the number of unit game groups associated with each specific effect is not the same. May be. For example, one specific effect indicates whether two unit games are advantageous or disadvantageous, while another specific effect indicates whether three unit games are advantageous or disadvantageous. It may indicate.

○ Second specific example The number of unit games that are determined to be advantageous when the specific effect is a successful result is not constant. That is, the number of unit games included in the unit game group associated with a specific effect can be changed. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, when the second specific effect (specific effect generated during the inter-round period between the second round and the third round) described in the first specific example is a successful result. Not only the result (see FIG. 12B) that the third round and the fourth round (two unit games) are determined to be advantageous, but also the third to sixth rounds (four unit games) are advantageous. The result that the mode is confirmed (see FIG. 12 (c)) and the result that the third to eighth rounds (six unit games) are confirmed to be the advantageous mode (see FIG. 12 (d)) are It shall occur. Even if the result that the third round and the fourth round are advantageous modes or the result that the third round to the sixth round are advantageous modes occur, it is said that the unit game after that becomes a disadvantageous mode. It is not limited (to the last, the number of unit games that are "determined" to be in an advantageous mode when the second specific effect becomes a successful result is different).

The content of the specific effect may suggest the number of unit games that are determined to be advantageous. Specifically, three types of enemy characters, enemy A, enemy B, and enemy C, are set (see Fig. 12 (a)), and "success result of defeating enemy A <success result of defeating enemy B <enemy C The number of unit games is likely to increase in the order of "successful defeat results". When enemy A is defeated, it is confirmed that two unit games are advantageous modes (see FIG. 12B), and when enemy B is defeated, four unit games are determined to be advantageous modes (see FIG. 12B). (See FIG. 12 (c)), and when the enemy C is defeated, it is determined that the six unit games are in an advantageous mode (see FIG. 12 (d)), and the content of the specific effect and the advantageous mode are obtained. It may be a setting in which the number of unit games for which it is confirmed is associated. By doing so, the degree to which the player pays attention to the content of the specific effect is increased.

The content of the specific effect may suggest the probability that the specific effect will be a successful result. For example, it may be set in the order of "enemy C <enemy B <enemy A" in which the probability of a successful result is high (enemy C is the strongest and enemy A is the weakest) (dotted line box in FIG. 12A). See part). By doing this, the more "strong enemies" (when the probability of success results is low), the greater the number of unit games that will be determined to be advantageous when success results are achieved ("weak enemies" ("weak enemies"). It is possible to realize an interesting playability (when the probability of a successful result is high), the number of unit games that are determined to be advantageous when the successful result is obtained is small).

○ Third Specific Example The table for determining the pattern of the specific jackpot is the same as that of the above embodiment (see FIG. 6), and as the specific effect, the first specific effect is performed during the period before the start of the round (see FIG. 13 (a)). , It is assumed that the second specific effect can occur during the inter-round period between the fourth round and the fifth round (see FIG. 13 (f)). Similar to the above embodiment, when the specific effect is a successful result, it is assumed that all the subsequent unit games are set to be in an advantageous mode. That is, when the first specific effect is a successful result, the unit game of the first round to the eighth round becomes an advantageous mode (see FIG. 13B), and the second specific effect is a successful result. Basically, the unit game of the 5th to 8th rounds is an advantageous mode (see FIG. 13 (g)).

In this example, a special effect can occur in addition to the specific effect during the specific jackpot game. The special effect is associated with each specific effect. That is, a first special effect corresponding to the first specific effect and a second special effect corresponding to the second specific effect can occur. In this example, the first special effect can occur during the inter-round period between the second and third rounds, and the second special effect can occur during the inter-round period between the sixth and seventh rounds. Further, the special effect does not occur when the corresponding specific effect results in a success result, but may occur when the corresponding specific effect results in a failure result. That is, the first special effect may occur when the first specific effect results in a failure, and the second special effect may occur when the second specific effect results in a failure (. See FIG. 13).

The content of each special effect is determined according to the content of the associated specific effect. Specifically, each special effect is set to have a content that overturns the result (failure result) of the corresponding specific effect or a content that represents the continuation of the corresponding specific effect. If the specific effect is a battle effect as in the above embodiment, the special effect may be a so-called revival effect (reversal effect) (see FIG. 15A). In other words, after the result of the specific effect is the failure result that the player side character is defeated, the player side character is revived (resurrected and defeated the enemy side character) by the special effect. To. If the content of the battle between the first specific effect and the second specific effect (the type of character that appears, etc.) is different, it will be a special effect according to each specific effect (characters that appear in the special effect correspond). It is supposed to be tailored to a specific production).

As described above, when the first specific effect (see FIG. 13 (a)) is a successful result, the unit game of the first round to the eighth round becomes an advantageous mode (see FIG. 13 (b)), and the first special No production occurs. If the first specific effect results in a failure, it is determined that the unit game of the first round and the second round is in a disadvantageous mode (see FIGS. 13 (c) and 14 (a) to (c)). If the first special effect occurs during the inter-round period between the second round and the third round, the unit game of the third round to the eighth round becomes an advantageous mode (FIGS. 13 (d), 15). (A)-(c)). On the other hand, if the first special effect does not occur during the inter-round period between the second round and the third round, the unit game of the third round and the fourth round is also disadvantageous (FIG. 13 (e). ), See FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b). As described above, it can be said that the fact that the first specific effect results in failure basically indicates that at least the first round to the fourth round are in a disadvantageous manner. However, since the first special effect is generated in the middle, the unit game after the third round is set to be an advantageous mode. From the player's point of view, it was assumed that at least the first to fourth rounds would be disadvantageous due to the failure result of the first specific effect, but the disadvantageous aspect due to the occurrence of the first special effect. This means that a pleasing change can occur in which some of the unit games that are supposed to be are overturned in an advantageous manner.

If the first specific effect results in a failure and the first special effect does not occur, the first to fourth rounds will be disadvantageous, and the second specific effect will occur during the inter-round period between the fourth and fifth rounds. An effect occurs (see FIG. 13 (f)). When the second specific effect is a successful result, the fifth to eighth rounds are advantageous modes (see FIG. 13 (g)), and the second special effect does not occur. If the second specific effect results in failure, it is determined that the unit game of the fifth round and the sixth round is disadvantageous (see FIGS. 13 (h) and 14 (a) to (c)). If the second special effect occurs during the inter-round period between the 6th and 7th rounds, the unit games of the 7th and 8th rounds are advantageous modes (FIGS. 13 (i) and 15). (A)-(c)). On the other hand, if the second special effect does not occur during the inter-round period between the 6th round and the 7th round, the unit game of the 7th round and the 8th round is also disadvantageous (FIG. 13 (j). ), See FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b). As described above, it can be said that the failure result of the second specific effect basically indicates that the fifth to eighth rounds are in a disadvantageous manner. However, since the second special effect is generated in the middle, the unit game after the 7th round is set to be an advantageous mode. From the player's point of view, it was assumed that the 5th to 8th rounds would be disadvantageous due to the failure result of the 2nd specific effect, but it is considered to be disadvantageous due to the occurrence of the 2nd special effect. This means that a pleasing change can occur in which some of the unit games that are supposed to be played are overturned in an advantageous manner.

This example may be changed as follows.

The configuration incorporates the ideas described in the first specific example described above. As shown in FIG. 17, the success result of the first specific effect establishes that the first round to the fourth round are advantageous modes, and the fifth round to the eighth round are advantageous modes. Is not limited to the setting. That is, the first specific effect has a basic configuration of indicating whether the first to fourth rounds are advantageous or disadvantageous. If the first specific effect results in a failure and the first special effect does not occur, the unit game of the first round to the fourth round becomes a disadvantageous mode. On the other hand, when the first specific effect results in a failure and the first special effect occurs, the unit game of the third round and the fourth round becomes an advantageous mode (the fifth to eighth rounds become an advantageous mode). (See FIGS. 17 (a) to 17 (e)). In addition, the second specific effect has a basic configuration of indicating whether the fifth to eighth rounds are advantageous or disadvantageous. If the second specific effect results in a failure and the second special effect does not occur, the unit game of the fifth to eighth rounds becomes a disadvantageous mode. On the other hand, when the second specific effect results in a failure and the second special effect occurs, the unit game of the seventh round and the eighth round becomes an advantageous mode (see FIGS. 17 (f) to 17 (j)). In this way, it becomes clear that the first specific effect is associated with the unit game group of the first to fourth rounds, and the second specific effect is associated with the unit game group of the fifth to eighth rounds. In addition, if the first special effect occurs after the failure result of the first specific effect, or if the second special effect occurs after the failure result of the second specific effect, it is associated with each specific effect. A part of the unit game group is made to be an advantageous mode.

A special effect may always occur during a predetermined inter-round period. According to the above example, the first special effect occurs during the inter-round period between the second and third rounds, and the second special effect occurs during the inter-round period between the sixth and seventh rounds. It shall be. Then, the subsequent development will be different depending on the "result" of the special production. For example, the special effect is an effect that indicates that the ally character is in a situation where it is likely to be revived (an effect that causes "fanning") (see FIG. 18 (a)). If the result is that the ally character is revived (see Fig. 18 (b)), some unit games (third round, fourth round, second special in the case of the first special production) In the case of directing, the 7th round and the 8th round) are made to be advantageous, but when the result is a failure in which the ally character is not revived (see FIG. 18C), a part of the above. It is set that the unit game of is not an advantageous mode. By doing so, since the special effect is always generated in the predetermined inter-round period, the risk that the player feels that the inter-round period is long (the "waiting time" is long) is reduced. It is possible.

○ Fourth specific example Make it possible for the player to grasp the number of unit games associated with a specific effect. For example, according to the above embodiment, when the second specific effect is a successful result, the third to eighth rounds are advantageous modes. The consequences of the second specific production will affect the third round to the eighth land. To show this, six predetermined effect images 20 (for example, images representing "medals") are displayed while the second specific effect is being executed. The number of effect images 20 may be indicated by an expression such as "xN (N is a number representing the number)" (see FIG. 19A). When the second specific effect is a successful result, an image as if the six effect images 20 were acquired is displayed (as if a "reward" was obtained due to the successful result of the specific effect. Display an image) (see FIG. 19B). By displaying the six effect images 20 as described above, the player can grasp that the second specific effect is associated with the "six rounds". .. Although not shown, as in the case of the second specific effect, there are eight effect images 20 while the first specific effect is being executed, and the effect image 20 is being executed while the third specific effect is being executed. It is sufficient to display two effect images 20 while the fourth specific effect is being executed.

If the effect image 20 corresponding to the number of rounds is displayed as in this example, the effect image 20 can be used as an element that clearly indicates "round digestion". For example, the second specific effect is a successful result, and an image as if six effect images 20 have been acquired is displayed (see FIG. 19B). After that, in the third round, the six effect images 20 are displayed so as to be lined up at predetermined positions (see FIG. 19 (c)). When the third round ends, one of the six effect images 20 is controlled to be erased or changed in mode (for example, the brightness decreases) (see FIG. 19D). It will be easier to see that the third round has ended. Even after the fourth round, the effect image 20 is controlled to be erased or changed in mode one by one each time each round is completed. In this way, by linking the "reward" obtained in the specific production and the subsequent "digestion of the unit game (round)", it becomes easy to understand a series of productions during the specific jackpot game.

It should be noted that this example is preferably applied to a configuration in which the number of unit games that is determined to be an advantageous mode when each specific effect is a successful result is not determined. That is, it is preferable to apply it to the configuration as in the second specific example. By doing so, the player pays attention to the number of unit games shown in the effect image 20. In this case, the effect image 20 is not displayed while the specific effect is being executed (before the result is reached), and is displayed only when the specific effect is a successful result. Good. That is, when a "result" occurs in which it is determined that a predetermined number of unit games are actually advantageous, an image showing the number of the unit games is displayed. As shown in FIG. 19, if the number of unit games is shown before the result is reached, the more the number of unit games, the more the player strongly hopes that the result will be successful. It is possible to do. On the other hand, if the number of unit games is shown only when the result is reached, it is possible to realize the playability in which the number of unit games is expected to increase when a successful result is obtained.

○ Fifth Specific Example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the specific effect (first specific effect) is executed during the first half of the round start, but the specific effect may not be executed in the period before the start of the round. A long interval between unit games (inter-round period) is likely to frustrate the player, but in the period before the first round is started, the jackpot game is practically started. Since it is a period before the game, it is judged that the player is unlikely to be frustrated even if it becomes long, and the specific effect may be executed only during the period between rounds. For example, according to the above embodiment, the first round and the second round of the specific jackpot are determined to be advantageous modes, and whether or not the third and subsequent rounds are advantageous modes is during the inter-round period. It shall be shown in the specific production that occurs in. That is, the setting is set so that it is confirmed that two or more unit games including the first unit game constituting the specific jackpot will be an advantageous mode (or a disadvantageous mode), and the specific effect will not be executed in the period before the start of the round. To.

○ Sixth Specific Example The length of the inter-round period shall differ between the inter-round period in which the specific effect is executed and the inter-round period in which the specific effect is not executed. For example, as described in the first specific example described above, during the inter-round period between the second and third rounds, between the fourth and fifth rounds, and between the sixth and seventh rounds. If the specific effect is executed, the length of these inter-round periods is set to be longer than the length of the inter-round period in which the specific effect is not executed (see FIG. 20).

The specific effect expresses the effect of preventing the player from feeling the length of the inter-round period. Therefore, the inter-round period in which the specific effect occurs can be set to be relatively long. However, if the inter-round period in which the specific effect does not occur is made relatively long (the length is about the same as the inter-round period in which the specific effect occurs), the above effect due to the specific effect is not exhibited, and the period is felt to be long. There is a high risk that it will end up. Therefore, the inter-round period in which the specific effect is not executed is shorter than the inter-round period in which the specific effect is executed.

It should be noted that the length of the period between each round in which the specific effect occurs does not have to be constant. Similarly, the length of the inter-round period in which the specific effect does not occur does not have to be constant. The average length of each round period in which the specific effect does not occur may be shorter than the average length of the inter-round period in which the specific effect occurs.

○ Seventh Specific Example It is assumed that the operating means 30 that can be operated by the player is provided. The operating means 30 may be any one that can be operated by the player, and an example thereof is a “push button” (see FIG. 1). A configuration may be configured in which a plurality of types of operating means 30 are provided. It is assumed that an operation effect that requires the player to operate the operation means 30 is generated as a specific effect (see FIG. 21). Specifically, the player is required to operate the operating means 30 (see FIG. 21B), and the operation of the operating means 30 is triggered (or the operation of the operating means 30 is performed). It is assumed that the result is shown (see FIGS. 21 (c) and 21 (d)) when the valid operation effective time elapses.

It should be noted that all of the two or more specific effects generated through the specific jackpot game may be set to be operation effects, or a part of the two or more specific effects may be set to be operation effects. In addition, a sensor for detecting a part of the player's body (such as a "hand") is provided so that the sensor can detect a part of the body in the same manner as "operation of the operating means". It may be used as an operation effect.

The specific effect is to prevent the player from feeling the period during which the unit game is not executed for a long time. By using the specific effect as the operation effect and the player "moving" during the period when the unit game is not executed, the possibility that the player feels the period for a long time is further reduced.

If the setting is such that the specific effect may or may not be the operation effect, whether or not the specific effect is the operation effect suggests the probability that the specific effect will be a successful result. Good. For example, the setting is such that when the specific effect is an operation effect, the probability of a successful result is higher than when the specific effect is not an operation effect. By doing so, the player pays attention to whether or not the operation effect is generated as a specific effect, so that it can be expected that the effect of not making the period during which the unit game is not executed feel long is further enhanced.

It should be noted that the specific effect may be executed beyond the inter-round period regardless of whether or not the specific effect is an operation effect. In other words, a part of the period in which the specific effect is executed may overlap with the period in which the unit game is executed. When the specific effect is executed beyond the inter-round period, the start time of the specific effect is before the inter-round period (during the unit game), and the end time of the specific effect is during the inter-round period. Is preferable. By doing so, the result of the specific effect is shown before the corresponding unit effect is started, so that the specific effect becomes easy to understand.

○ Eighth Specific Example As the mode of the unit game, three or more modes may be set. In each mode, the expected value of the profit (net increase) of the game ball obtained in one unit game may be different. For example, the configuration may have a concept (intermediate mode) between the advantageous mode and the disadvantageous mode described in the above embodiment. The expected value of the profit obtained in the unit game of the intermediate mode exceeds the expected value of the profit obtained in the unit game of the disadvantageous mode, and is less than the expected value of the profit obtained in the unit game of the advantageous mode. In the intermediate mode, similarly to the disadvantageous mode, the state in which the large winning area 10 is opened and the state in which the large winning area 10 is closed are alternately repeated, and the time in which the large winning area 10 is closed is shorter than the disadvantageous aspect ( It is conceivable that the amount of "spills" on the game ball is less than the disadvantageous aspect).

In this case, as a result of the specific effect, another result different from the success result and the failure result (if the specific effect is a so-called "battle effect", it is conceivable to set "draw" as the other result). Is possible to occur, and when the other result occurs, it is conceivable to configure the corresponding unit game to be an intermediate mode.

Further, depending on the content of the specific effect, it is possible to suggest a high or low probability that the corresponding unit game mode will be advantageous to the player. For example, a specific effect that can change the type of enemy as explained in the second specific example above is used so that the more likely the enemy is defeated, the more likely it is to be advantageous (the more weak the enemy is defeated, the more intermediate it is. It is conceivable to set (so that the probability of becoming a mode is high).

In addition, two or more modes having different expected profit values may be set as the mode included in the advantageous mode, or two or more modes having different expected value of profit may be set as the mode included in the disadvantageous mode. It may be configured.

○ Ninth Specific Example Regarding the results (success result / failure result) of a plurality of specific effects generated through the specific jackpot game, a predetermined rule is set. Specifically, the result of a specific effect (hereinafter, also referred to as "target specific effect" in the description of this example) is two or more specific effects executed before that (hereinafter, this example). In the explanation, it may be predicted from the result of (sometimes referred to as "the specific effect").

For example, the fourth specific effect is referred to as "target specific effect", and the first to third specific effects are referred to as "previous specific effect". That is, it is assumed that the result of the fourth specific effect can be predicted from the results of the first specific effect to the third specific effect. As an example, if all of the 1st to 3rd specific effects fail (the result of the ally character losing), the 4th specific effect always becomes the success result (the result of the ally character winning). It is conceivable to set the following law. That is, when the first to sixth rounds are in a disadvantageous mode, the seventh and eighth rounds are always in an advantageous mode.

When setting the above rules, two of the eight unit games that make up the specific jackpot (the same number as the number of unit games associated with the fourth specific effect) are always in an advantageous mode. A table may be used in which the table is (first condition) and the seventh and eighth rounds are not necessarily advantageous modes (second condition) (an example of the table is shown in FIG. 22). By setting the first condition, when the first to sixth rounds are in a disadvantageous mode, the seventh and eighth rounds are always in an advantageous mode. By setting the second condition, the configuration in which the 7th and 8th rounds are always advantageous in any case (the configuration in which the 4th specific production always results in success) is excluded. Will be done. In the table shown in FIG. 22, pattern 4 (PAT4) corresponds to the case that "when all the first specific effect to the third specific effect result in failure, the fourth specific effect always results in success".

○ Tenth Specific Example When multiple specific effects occur in one specific jackpot game, the content of a specific effect (hereinafter, may be referred to as the “previous specific effect” in the explanation of this example) and the following identification It is assumed that the content of the production (hereinafter, may be referred to as "later specific production" in the explanation of this example) is relevant. That is, it is assumed that the content of the later specific effect is based on the content of the earlier specific effect.

The first specific effect to the fourth specific effect described in the above embodiment will be described as an example. The first specific effect (see FIG. 23) is an effect of whether or not the ally character makes a first strike. A successful result (see FIG. 23 (b)) is that the ally character makes a first strike, and a failure result (see FIG. 23 (c)) is that the ally character does not make a first strike (the enemy character makes a first strike). It is set. If the ally character makes a first strike, the effect that the ally character wins is executed as it is. As a result, the first to eighth rounds are advantageous modes.

The second specific effect (see FIG. 24) is an effect of whether or not the ally character dodges the attack of the enemy character. That is, since the first specific effect (first specific effect) that results in failure is the effect that the enemy character attacks first, the "continuation" effect that receives the content is the second specific effect (after). It is executed as a specific effect of. It is set as a success result (see FIG. 24 (b)) that the ally character dodges the attack of the enemy character, and a failure result (see FIG. 24 (c)) that the ally character is attacked by the enemy character. Has been done. If the ally character dodges the attack, the effect that the ally character wins is executed as it is. As a result, the third to eighth rounds are advantageous modes.

The third specific effect (see FIG. 25) is an effect of whether or not the ally character attacked by the enemy character stands up. That is, since the second specific effect (the previous specific effect) that results in failure is an effect that the ally character is attacked by the enemy character, the "continuation" effect that receives the content is the third. It is executed as a specific effect (later a specific effect). It is set that the ally character stands up as a success result (see FIG. 25 (b)), and the ally character cannot stand up (down) as a failure result (see FIG. 25 (c)). When the ally character stands up, the effect that the ally character wins is executed as it is. As a result, the fifth to eighth rounds are advantageous modes.

The fourth specific effect (see FIG. 26) is an effect of whether or not a help character that helps the downed ally character appears. That is, since the third specific effect (the previous specific effect) that results in failure is the effect that the ally character goes down, the "continuation" effect that receives the content is the fourth specific effect (later). It is executed as a specific effect). The appearance of a help character is a success result (see FIG. 26 (b)), and the absence of a help character (a ally character remains down) is a failure result (see FIG. 26 (c)). It is set. When a help character appears, the effect that the ally character (help character) wins is executed as it is. As a result, the 7th to 8th rounds are advantageous modes.

In this way, the content of the specific effect that constitutes the specific jackpot game is such that it indicates the "continuation" that received the content of the previous specific effect (the content has a story), so that the specific jackpot game It is possible to further improve the taste of (specific production).

○ Eleventh Specific Example The object shown in the specific effect is not limited to the mode of the unit game to be executed thereafter (whether or not the unit game becomes an advantageous mode). It suffices as long as it indicates whether or not an event advantageous to the player occurs. For example, whether or not the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game becomes a more advantageous gaming state than the normal gaming state (for example, a probability fluctuation state), and whether or not the jackpot winning is confirmed after the end of the jackpot game (so-called pending). A specific effect may be generated to indicate (whether or not continuous chan occurs). Further, when a so-called "setting" (the jackpot probability differs for each setting) is provided, a specific effect may be used to suggest the "setting".

○ Twelfth Specific Example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the pattern of the combination of the advantageous mode and the disadvantageous mode constituting the specific jackpot is predetermined, but whether one or more unit games are regarded as the advantageous mode. It may be a method of deciding whether to make it a disadvantageous mode by lottery each time. For example, "1st round / 2nd round", "3rd round / 4th round", "5th round / 6th round", and "7th round / 8th round" are included in each group. A lottery will be held to determine whether or not the unit game is an advantageous mode (a total of four lottery will be held). In this case, each of the first specific effect to the fourth specific effect indicates the result of each lottery.

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

Specific means (game machines) obtained from the above embodiments are listed below.

・ Means 1
Taking the opportunity of winning the hit / fail determination result, the game is executed during the hit game execution means for executing the hit game including a plurality of unit games and the specific period during which the unit game is not executed in the hit game. A gaming machine characterized by comprising an effect executing means for executing a specific effect indicating whether or not an event advantageous to a person occurs.
According to the above-mentioned game machine, since the specific effect is executed during the specific period in which the unit game is not executed, there is a possibility that the player feels that the specific period is long and the taste of the winning game is lowered. It can be reduced.

・ Means 2
As the mode of the unit game, an advantageous mode and a disadvantageous mode in which the expected value of the profit obtained by the player is smaller than the advantageous mode are set, and the specific effect is one or more of the above-mentioned specific effects to be executed in the future. The gaming machine according to means 1, wherein at least a part of the unit games indicates whether or not the advantageous aspect is obtained.
In this way, by setting the advantageous mode and the disadvantageous mode as the mode of the unit game, it is possible to use the specific effect as an effect indicating whether or not it becomes an advantageous mode.

・ Means 3
The unit game of the advantageous aspect is such that a predetermined winning area is maintained in an open state, and the unit game of the disadvantageous aspect alternates between an open state and a closed state of the winning area. The gaming machine according to the means 2, wherein the game machine is repeated in the above manner.
By doing so, in the unit game of the disadvantageous mode, a game ball that does not win because the winning area is in the closed state is generated, so that the player can compare the unit game of the advantageous mode with the unit game. The expected value of the profit to be obtained is low.

・ Means 4
When the result of the specific effect is advantageous to the player, all of the two or more unit games included in the unit game group associated with the specific effect are in the advantageous mode. The gaming machine according to means 2 or means 3.
In this way, when the result of the specific effect is an advantageous result, the setting can be made so that it is determined that two or more unit games are in an advantageous mode.

・ Means 5
When the result of the specific effect is disadvantageous to the player, at least the unit game to be executed first among the two or more unit games included in the unit game group becomes the disadvantageous mode. The gaming machine according to the featured means 4.
If the result of the specific effect is a disadvantageous result, at least the unit game to be executed first may be configured to be disadvantageous.

・ Means 6
Although the result of the specific effect is disadvantageous to the player, when a special effect occurs, a part of the two or more unit games included in the unit game group becomes the advantageous mode. When the result of the specific effect is disadvantageous to the player and the special effect does not occur, all of the two or more unit games included in the unit game group are in the disadvantageous mode. The gaming machine according to the means 5.
With such a configuration, I thought that all the unit games included in the unit game group would be disadvantageous, but it is interesting that it may be overturned by the occurrence of special effects. It is possible to realize.

・ Means 7
The gaming machine according to means 6, wherein the special effect is generated during the specific period.
By doing so, it is possible to reduce the risk that the player will feel the specific period for a long time even with the special effect.

・ Means 8
The gaming machine according to any one of means 4 to 7, wherein the number of the unit games included in the unit game group can be changed.
By doing so, the winning game can be made rich in variety.

・ Means 9
The gaming machine according to means 8, wherein the number of the unit games included in the unit game group is suggested by the content of the specific effect.
By doing so, since the player pays attention to the content of the specific effect, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the specific period will be felt for a long time.

1 Game machine 10 Grand prize area 11 Opening and closing member 91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (9)

A winning game execution means for executing a winning game including a plurality of unit games, triggered by a winning / failing judgment result,
An effect executing means for executing a specific effect indicating whether or not an event advantageous to the player occurs during a specific period during which the unit game is not executed in the hit game.
A game machine characterized by being equipped with. As the mode of the unit game, an advantageous mode and a disadvantageous mode in which the expected value of the profit obtained by the player is smaller than the advantageous mode are set.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific effect indicates whether or not at least a part of the unit games to be executed in the future becomes the advantageous aspect. .. The unit game of the advantageous aspect is such that a predetermined winning area is maintained in an open state.
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the unit game of the disadvantageous aspect is a state in which the winning area is alternately repeated in an open state and a closed state. When the result of the specific effect is advantageous to the player, all of the two or more unit games included in the unit game group associated with the specific effect are in the advantageous mode. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3. When the result of the specific effect is disadvantageous to the player, at least the unit game to be executed first among the two or more unit games included in the unit game group becomes the disadvantageous mode. The gaming machine according to claim 4, which is characterized. Although the result of the specific effect is disadvantageous to the player, when a special effect occurs, a part of the two or more unit games included in the unit game group becomes the advantageous mode.
When the result of the specific effect is disadvantageous to the player and the special effect does not occur, all of the two or more unit games included in the unit game group are in the disadvantageous mode. The gaming machine according to claim 5. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the special effect is generated during the specific period. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein the number of the unit games included in the unit game group can be changed. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the content of the specific effect suggests the number of the unit games included in the unit game group.

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