JP2021100729A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can execute a reliability suggestion performance in an easy-to-understand manner.SOLUTION: In the game machine, as a performance constituting a varying performance from when a decorative pattern 80 starts varying to when it stops in a mode that indicates a win/failure lottery result, an image performance is executed that includes a first stage that variably displays a plurality of candidate images 60 each including an element suggesting the probability of the win/failure lottery result being a win, a second stage that displays, after the first stage, a cover image 62 that covers the plurality of candidate patterns 60, and a third stage in which, after the second stage, one of the plurality of candidate patterns 60 is displayed as a determined image 64 and the determined image 64 suggests the probability of the win/failure lottery result being a win.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

In a general gaming machine, various images suggesting reliability, which is a probability that the winning / failing lottery result will be a hit, are displayed (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP-A-2019-111101

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing an easy-to-understand reliability suggestion effect.

Each of the gaming machines according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, is a winning / failing lottery as an effect constituting a changing effect from when the decorative symbol starts to change until it stops in a mode showing the result of the winning / failing lottery. A first step of varyingly displaying a plurality of candidate images including an element suggesting a probability that the result will be a hit, a second step of displaying a covering image covering the plurality of the candidate symbols after the first step, and the above-mentioned After the second stage, one of the plurality of candidate symbols is displayed as a determined image, and an image effect including the third stage in which the determined image suggests the probability that the winning / failing lottery result will be won is executed. It is characterized by that.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to execute an easy-to-understand reliability suggestion effect.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which showed the decorative symbol and the reserved symbol displayed in the display area. It is a figure for demonstrating the game state (transition of a game state). It is a figure for demonstrating a specific effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 1-1. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 1-3. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 1-7. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific operation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 2-1. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 2-3. It is a figure for demonstrating the selection effect. It is a figure for demonstrating that a selection operation is effective in the first period of a selection effect. It is a figure for demonstrating that a selection operation and a determination operation are effective in the second period of a selection effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 3-1. It is a figure for demonstrating game explanation effect (game explanation image) and opportunity effect (opportunity image). It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 4-1. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 4-2. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 4-3. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 4-4. It is a figure for demonstrating image production. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 5-1. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 5-2. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 5-3. It is a figure for demonstrating the guide structure of a game ball to an entrance.

1) Basic configuration of a gaming machine Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine) 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. In the following description, the term "image" includes not only still images but also moving images.

The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming 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 display device 91, a starting area 904, a large winning area 906, an out port, and the like. The display area 911 of the display device 91 is a portion that can be visually recognized through the opening 901 formed in the game board 90. Further, in the game area 902, a plurality of game nails are provided as obstacles that change the flow mode of the game balls when the flowing game balls collide with each other. 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 gaming machine 1, the gaming ball is launched toward the gaming area 902 by operating the launching device 908. When a game ball flowing down the game area 902 wins a prize area such as a start area 904 or a large prize area 906, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by the payout device.

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 gaming balls, will not be described. As for these, those having the same structure as a known gaming machine can be applied.

The jackpot lottery is executed by a winning / losing lottery means provided on a control board (not shown) triggered by winning a game ball in the starting area 904 (special drawing starting area). In the present embodiment, as the starting area 904, a first starting area 904a (so-called “special drawing 1” starting area) and a second starting area 904b (so-called “special drawing 2” starting area) are provided. A numerical value (win / fail lottery information) is acquired from the random number source triggered by the winning of the game ball in the starting area 904, and if the numerical value is the same as the predetermined jackpot numerical value, it becomes a jackpot, and if it is different, it is missed. It becomes. In the present embodiment, the notification of the winning / failing lottery result is started in the order in which the numerical value is acquired (so-called fluctuation is started), but there is the winning / failing lottery information for which the notification of the winning / failing lottery result has not been completed yet. In this case, the newly acquired winning / failing lottery information is stored as holding information (strictly speaking, pre-variation holding information described later) in a storage means provided on a control board (not shown).

In the present embodiment, as the reserved symbol 10, the effect during change that notifies the result of the winning / failing lottery (the effect from the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol 80 (decorative symbol group 80 g) to the complete stop with the combination indicating the winning / failing lottery result, so-called (1) The effect of the middle part of the fluctuation. Although the notification of the result of the winning / failing lottery has not been completed, the winning / failing lottery information (hereinafter referred to as the pending information during the fluctuation) has been started, although it may be simply referred to as “variation” below. The changing hold symbol 11 (the symbol indicating the existence of the so-called "change holding") corresponding to (there is also), and the winning / failing lottery information (hereinafter, pre-change holding information) for which the changing effect for notifying the winning / failing lottery result has not been started. The pre-variation pending symbol 12 corresponding to (sometimes referred to as) is displayed (see FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, the pending symbol 11 during the change is displayed larger than the reserved symbol 12 before the change, but the basic forms of both are the same. The basic forms of the variable pending symbol 11 and the pre-variable reserved symbol 12 may be completely different. Further, the variable pending symbol 11 may not be displayed. The order in which the notification of the winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the pre-variation reserved symbol 12 is completed (so-called reserved “digestion order”) is earlier as it is located on the right.

An upper limit is set for the maximum number of stored information before fluctuations. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of stored first pre-variation hold information (holding in FIG. 1) obtained by winning the first starting area 904a is four, and by winning the second starting area 904b. The maximum number of stored second pre-variation hold information (special figure 2 hold) that can be obtained is four. Therefore, with respect to the reserved symbol 10 corresponding to one of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, one changing reserved symbol 11 and a maximum of four pre-changing reserved symbols 12 may be displayed (see FIG. 2). .. If the game ball should be launched aiming at the first starting area 904a (normal game state described later), the first pre-change hold information (special figure 1 hold) is the pre-change hold symbol 12 If the game ball should be launched aiming at the second starting area 904b (special game state described later), the second pre-variation hold information (special figure 2 hold) is displayed as the pre-change hold symbol 12. Is set to. Regardless of the game state, the pre-change hold symbol 12 corresponding to both the first pre-change hold information and the second pre-change hold information stored in the storage means is displayed (up to eight pre-change hold symbols 12). Is displayed).

In the present embodiment, similarly to the known gaming machine, the winning / failing lottery result is notified to the player by the combination of the decorative symbols 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91. Specifically, the decorative symbol group 80 g (left decorative symbol group 80 gL, middle decorative symbol group 80 gC, right decorative symbol group 80 gR) including a plurality of types of decorative symbols 80 begins to fluctuate, and finally each decorative symbol group 80 g. One decorative symbol 80 is selected from and stops. When the jackpot is won, the combination of the decorative symbols 80 selected from each decorative symbol group 80g and stopped is a predetermined combination (for example, three sets of the same decorative symbols 80). If it is out of the way, it will be a combination other than that (other than the combination that will be a big hit). The decorative pattern 80 may be a combination of numbers and characters.

An image (so-called "small symbol" or the like) showing various information may be displayed in the vicinity of the outer edge of the display area 911 so as not to be conspicuous (the image is omitted in each figure). The player can enjoy the game without being aware of this kind of image. That is, basically, it is possible to grasp the result of the winning / failing lottery by looking at the decorative symbol 80.

In the present embodiment, a normal gaming state and a special gaming state are set as the gaming states (see FIG. 3). The special gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is a low-probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low (for example, the jackpot probability is about 1/320), and a low-base state in which it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize in the starting area 904 (low probability, low probability). No time saving). The special gaming state is a high-probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is high (for example, the jackpot probability is about 1/80), and a high-base state in which the game ball is likely to win in the starting area 904 (high probability, high probability. Time saving). In the normal gaming state, the player launches the gaming ball aiming at the first starting region 904a. In this embodiment, so-called "left-handed" is performed. In the special game state, the game ball is launched aiming at the second starting area 904b. In this embodiment, so-called "right-handed" is performed. Since the special gaming state is a state in which it is easy to win the open lottery of the second starting area 904b triggered by the entry of the game ball into the normal starting area 905, the game ball can be relatively easily placed in the second starting area 904b. Win a prize.

In the present embodiment, the game shifts to the special game state after all the jackpot games are completed. The special gaming state ends when the winning / failing lottery result is lost for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a row (see FIG. 3). When the special game state ends, the game shifts to the normal game state. If the jackpot is won after the transition to the special gaming state and before the predetermined number of consecutive losses, the transition to the special gaming state will occur again (the count of the predetermined number of times will be reset). That is, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called ST machine in which it is a condition of continuous chan to win a big hit after shifting to the special gaming state and before the game is continuously lost a predetermined number of times. Unless otherwise specified in the following description, the game playability (specs) is merely an example. For example, it may be a so-called probabilistic loop machine. Further, it may be a V probability changer. Further, it may be a gaming machine (a type / two type mixer) in which a so-called small hit is mounted and a big hit can be obtained by the game ball entering a predetermined area at the time of winning the small hit. Further, a gaming state different from the above-mentioned normal gaming state or special gaming state, for example, a low-probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a big hit is low, and a high-base state (low probability) in which a gaming ball is likely to win in the starting area 904. -It may be configured in which a game state is set, which is considered to be (time saving).

2) Hereinafter, various effects and the like that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that only a part of the effects described below can be executed. Also, only when a predetermined mode (a mode that can be selected by the player himself or a mode that is automatically set (without being selected by the player)) is set. , The configuration may be such that the effects described below can occur.

2-1) Specific effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a push button 21 and a cross key 22 as operating means 20 that can be operated by the player (see FIG. 1). The specific effect is an effect using the push button 21 which is a kind of the operation means 20. A state in which the push button 21 in the original position is pressed and it is detected that the push button 21 has reached a predetermined position may be referred to as an operating state, and a state not in the operating state may be referred to as a non-operating state. It should be noted that the operation means 20 used for the production is merely an example of the push button 21. For example, it may be operated in the front-rear direction instead of the up-down direction.

The push button 21 can change its mode from a normal mode (normal state) to a special mode. The change in the mode of the push button 21 can be recognized by the player's senses (five senses). In the present embodiment, a vibrating device (not shown) for vibrating the push button 21 (the main body of the button) is provided, and a state in which the vibrating device is not driven (non-vibrating state) is set as a normal mode. , The state in which the vibrating device is driven (vibration state) is set as a special mode. That is, if the player touches the push button 21 when the push button 21 is in the special mode, it is possible to recognize that the push button 21 is vibrating with the player's sense (tactile sense). Since the mechanism (specific structure of the vibrating device) itself for vibrating the operating means 20 such as the push button 21 is well known, the description thereof will be omitted. As another aspect change, the push button 21 is provided with a light emitting portion, and the aspect of the light emitting portion (the aspect includes a state in which light is not emitted) is different from the aspect (normal aspect) (special aspect). Aspects) can be exemplified. That is, the change in the mode of the push button 21 can be recognized visually by the player.

The specific effect (see FIG. 4) is an effect that can occur on condition that a specific event occurs. In the present embodiment, it is set as a specific event that the winning / failing lottery information (holding information) in which the corresponding winning / losing lottery result is a big hit is acquired (see FIG. 4B). Hereinafter, the acquisition of the winning / failing lottery information, which is a big hit, may be referred to as the acquisition of "winning hold". It should be noted that the winning / failing lottery information (the corresponding changing effect is immediately started) that becomes a big hit when the winning / failing lottery information stored in the storage means is 0 (the state in which the changing effect is not executed). Acquiring the winning / failing lottery information) is also included in the specific event. Since the winning / failing lottery information is acquired when the game ball enters the starting area 904, it is said that a part of the event that the game ball enters the starting area 904 is "occurrence of a specific event". I can say. In the following description, the time when the specific event occurs (that is, the time when the entry of the game ball into the starting area 904 in which the winning hold is acquired is detected) may be referred to as the specific time. The timing at which the game ball enters the starting area 904 cannot be accurately predicted by the player. Although the player launches the game ball aiming at the starting area 904, the game ball flows down the game area 902 irregularly (in a manner unpredictable by the player), so that the player can accurately set the timing. Is virtually impossible to predict (know). Since the specific event is an event that cannot occur unless the game ball enters the starting region 904, it is virtually impossible for the player to accurately predict the specific time point.

The specific effect does not occur if the push button 21 is in the non-operating state (see FIG. 4 (c-2)) at the specific time point, but the push button 21 is in the operating state (see FIG. 4 (c-1)) at the specific time point. If it is in (see), it will occur. That is, "operation of the operation means 20 (push button 21)" is set as a condition for generating the specific effect. However, the specific effect does not occur on the premise that the player is required to operate the push button 21. The time when the specific effect occurs and the time when the general operation effect that requires the player to operate the push button 21 may coincide with each other, but the specific effect is basically operated by the player. It is not a production in which instructions are given (see FIG. 4). If the operation means 20 is the push button 21 as in the present embodiment and the acquisition of the hit hold is a specific event, the specific effect will occur if the push button 21 is not pressed when the hit hold is acquired. However, if the push button 21 is pressed at that time, a specific effect is generated (see FIGS. 4 (b), (c-1), and (c-2)). As described above, since the player cannot accurately predict the time when the game ball enters the starting area 904, that is, the time when a specific event can occur, the push button 21 is effectively used to generate the specific effect. It means that the game ball must be fired while keeping the operating state (while pressing the push button 21).

The specific effect in the present embodiment is that the push button 21 changes from a normal mode (normal state) to a special mode. That is, it changes from a non-vibrating state to a vibrating state (see FIG. 4 (c-1)). Since the specific effect can occur when the push button 21 is in the operating state, the player is operating the push button 21, and the vibration generated in the push button 21 can be felt. That is, in the configuration as in the present embodiment, the player always operates the push button 21 (in the operating state) when the vibration of the push button 21 generated as a specific effect occurs. There is no situation in which the player does not notice the vibration of the button 21. The time during which the push button 21 vibrates (that is, the length of the specific effect) is predetermined (the time is constant). In this embodiment, it is "1 second". That is, the time to vibrate is quite short. After the time has elapsed, the push button 21 automatically returns to the normal mode (non-vibration state). On the other hand, even if the hit hold is acquired, if the push button 21 is not in the operating state at that time point (specific time point), the push button 21 remains in the normal mode (normal state) (FIG. 4 (c-2)). reference). In this way, even in a situation where the same event called "specific event" occurs, the reaction (whether or not vibration occurs) of the push button 21 differs depending on whether or not the push button 21 is operated. ..

In the present embodiment, if the push button 21 is in the operating state at the specific time when the hit hold is acquired, the specific effect is set to always occur (with a probability of 100%). By doing so, if the game is played with the push button 21 in the operating state, the so-called "complete notification" playability is realized. On the flip side, if the player is playing with the push button 21 in the operating state, it will not be a big hit unless a specific effect is generated.

The reserved symbol 10 corresponding to the winning hold may remain in the normal mode (normal state) (see FIGS. 4 (c-1) and (c-2)). That is, even when the so-called hold change does not occur (the so-called chance-up hold does not occur), the specific effect occurs.

Further, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a virtual operation effect in which the player is required to operate the operating means 20 (push button 21) even if the operating means 20 is not actually operated. There is an "auto button function" that reflects the operation as if it had been performed (detailed explanation is omitted because the auto button function itself is known). Even if the auto button function is ON (a state in which a virtual operation occurs), if the operation means 20 (push button 21) is not actually operated when the hit hold is acquired, the specific effect is It is prevented from occurring. In other words, the auto button function is not reflected in the "operation of the operating means 20", which is a condition for generating the specific effect. As described above, since the vibration of the operating means 20 (push button 21) is transmitted to the player who is actually operating the specific effect, the specific effect is actually operated even if the auto button function is turned on. If not, no specific effect will occur. The auto button function is not an indispensable configuration, and a configuration in which the auto button function is not provided may be used.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, if the operating means 20 (push button 21) is in a non-operating state at a specific time point when a specific event unpredictable by the player occurs, it does not occur. It is possible to perform an interesting effect (specific effect) that occurs if it is in an operating state.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the above-mentioned specific effects have been improved, embodied, and modified will be described. In addition, as long as possible, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of techniques described with reference to the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 1-1
In the above embodiment, if the push button 21 is in the operating state when a specific event occurs (at a specific time point), a specific effect (vibration of the push button 21) will occur with a 100% probability. Even if the push button 21 is in the operating state when an event occurs, the specific effect may not always occur. That is, if the push button 21 is not in the operating state at a specific time point (if it is in the non-operating state), the specific effect does not occur, but even if the push button 21 is in the operating state, the specific effect may occur. If so, it may be set so that it may not occur (the probability that the specific effect will occur when the operation state is at a specific time point is less than 100%). For example, when the push button 21 is in the operating state when the winning hold is acquired (see FIG. 5A), a predetermined lottery (hereinafter referred to as a vibration lottery. The probability of winning the lottery is less than 100%. The push button 21 vibrates when the vibration lottery is won (see FIG. 5 (b-1)), but the push button 21 does not vibrate when the vibration lottery is missed (FIG. 5 (b-1)). 5 (see (b-2))) configuration.

With the settings as in the above embodiment, when the game is played with the push button 21 in the operating state, the jackpot will not be a big hit unless a specific effect is generated. On the other hand, by following this example, the game is played with the push button 21 in the operating state, and even when a specific effect does not occur, there is a possibility of winning a big hit (vibration of the push button 21). The playability of "remaining in" chance up ") is realized. It should be noted that there is no difference from the above-described embodiment in that the big hit is confirmed that the specific effect is generated.

〇Specific example 1-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the acquisition of the winning / failing lottery information that is a big hit in the state where the changing effect is not executed is also included in the specific event, but the state in which the changing effect is executed. The acquisition of the winning / failing lottery information, which is a big hit in the above, is included in the specific event, and the acquisition of the winning / failing lottery information in the state where the effect during fluctuation is not executed is not included in the specific event. In other words, immediately after the winning / failing lottery information is acquired, only the acquisition of the winning hold displayed as "pre-change pending symbol 12" is set as a specific event. Acquiring the winning / failing lottery information that is a big hit when the changing effect is not executed means that the changing effect (winning variation) corresponding to the winning / failing lottery information is started immediately. If you think that it is not necessary to generate a specific effect, you can do as in this example.

In this way, the specific effect occurs before the changing effect of the corresponding winning / failing lottery result (big hit) starts (ends before the changing effect of the corresponding winning / failing lottery result). The specific effect will function as a so-called look-ahead effect, because it will occur while the variable effect is being executed.

〇Specific example 1-3
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the acquisition of the winning / failing lottery information (winning hold), which is a big hit, is set as a specific event, but there are other events that the player cannot accurately predict when the event will occur. It may be set as a specific event. For example, it is conceivable to set a time point at which a predetermined effect, which is an effect constituting the effect during fluctuation and occurs at random (unpredictable), is started as a specific event. For example, it is set as a specific event that the effect (cut-in effect) in which the predetermined effect image 201 is displayed (see FIG. 6A) is started (the operation of the push button 21 is not prompted). If the push button 21 is in the operating state at the time when the effect image 201 is displayed, the push button 21 vibrates (a specific effect occurs) (see FIG. 6 (b-1)), but if it is not in the operating state. The push button 21 does not vibrate (no specific effect is generated) (see FIG. 6 (b-2)).

However, as in the above embodiment, by assuming that a specific event occurs at the timing when the target winning / failing lottery information is acquired, which is the target winning / failing lottery result suggested by the specific effect (target). There is an advantage that it is easy to understand (which is the hold).

〇Specific example 1-4
Although it has been explained that the push button 21 changes from the non-vibrating state to the vibrating state in the specific effect in the above embodiment, other effects can be set as the specific effect. For example, it is assumed that a special image that is displayed if the push button 21 is in the operating state at a specific time is displayed in the display area 911, although it is not displayed if the push button 21 is in the non-operating state at a specific time. Can be considered.

However, since the specific effect is determined by whether or not the push button 21 is in the operated state, it can be said that the specific effect is preferably an effect related to the push button 21. For example, it is conceivable to set as a specific effect that the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit provided on the push button 21 changes. More preferably, since it is certain that the player operates the push button 21 when the specific effect occurs, it is preferable to make the change noticed by the player performing the operation. For example, it is conceivable to set as a specific effect an effect in which air is ejected from the push button 21 or its vicinity so that the player operating the push button 21 can feel it. Further, it is conceivable to provide a movable object at or near the push button 21 and set an effect as a specific effect so that the movable object is displaced and touches the player who is operating the push button 21.

〇Specific example 1-5
The operation means 20 (push button 21) used for the specific effect in the above embodiment is a physical structure that can be operated by the player, but the operation of the touch panel or the like is "operation of the operation means 20" (operation state). As such, the specific effect described in the above embodiment may be generated. Further, a sensor capable of detecting the player's hand or the like is provided, and the specific effect described in the above embodiment assuming that the detection by the sensor corresponds to the "operation of the operating means 20" (operating state). It may occur.

〇Specific example 1-6
It is assumed that the specific effect occurs only in a specific gaming state. For example, it is specified in a low base state where the frequency at which the game ball enters the starting area 904 (first starting area 904a) (frequency at which the winning / failing lottery information is acquired) is relatively low and the time required for one fluctuation is relatively long. The effect does not occur, the frequency at which the game ball enters the starting area 904 (second starting area 904b) (frequency at which the winning / failing lottery information is acquired) is relatively high, and the time required for one fluctuation is relatively high. It is conceivable to set the setting so that a specific effect can occur in a long high base state (time saving state). In the high base state, the winning / failing lottery information is acquired at a good tempo, and the winning / failing judgment result is notified at a good tempo (the hold is exhausted), so that a specific effect is generated while maintaining the operation state of the push button 21. It can be said that it is suitable for the game of expecting it.

The specific effect may be set only during the special gaming state (so-called ST) (see FIG. 3) of the gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment. As in the above embodiment, the key to the ST machine that will shift to the special game state after all the jackpot games are completed is to continue to win the jackpot before the game is missed a predetermined number of times in a row. , Since it is a pleasure for the player to win the jackpot, the fact that the jackpot has been won is notified by a specific effect. With a so-called probabilistic loop machine, winning a jackpot (normal jackpot) other than the probabilistic jackpot that shifts to a high probability state (probability fluctuation state) after the jackpot game ends is an unpleasant event for the player, so it is usually a jackpot. It is necessary to make settings such that a specific effect is not generated for winning, which complicates control.

〇Specific example 1-7
It is assumed that an operation effect (see FIG. 7) that prompts the player to operate the push button 21 can be generated. Specifically, in the operation effect, the operation valid period during which the operation of the push button 21 is valid (reflected in the effect) is set, and the operation of the push button 21 is performed during the operation valid period. If a specific event occurs during the process (during the operation state) (see FIG. 7 (b)), the specific effect does not occur (see FIG. 7 (c)). Since it is highly probable that the player is performing the operation of the push button 21 during the operation valid period as a response to the operation effect, if a specific effect is generated at that time, the specific effect (vibration of the push button 21) is generated as a result of the operation effect. ) May occur, the player may misunderstand. In order to prevent such a situation from occurring, even if a specific event occurs during the operation of the push button 21 during the operation valid period, the specific effect is prevented from occurring.

The operation effects include a one-shot operation effect that encourages the operation means 20 to be operated only once, and a continuous operation effect that encourages continuous operation (if the operation means 20 is a push button 21, an effect that encourages "continuous hitting"). , A maintenance operation effect for maintaining the operated state (an effect for urging "long press" if the operation means 20 is a push button 21) and the like are exemplified. In particular, the operation means 20 for the maintenance operation effect (see FIG. 7). Since there is a high possibility that a specific event will occur when the (push button 21) is in the operating state, it can be said that the control as in this example is significant. Further, a function (automatic continuous striking function) that reflects the operation means 20 as a virtual continuous operation when the operation means 20 is maintained in the continuous operation effect is known. If such a function is installed, the continuous operation is performed. Even in the production, it is highly probable that a specific event will occur when the operating means 20 is in the operating state, so it can be said that the control as in this example is significant.

〇Specific example 1-8
In the case where multiple types of jackpots are set as jackpots, if the operation means 20 is in the operating state when a certain type of jackpot hold is acquired, a specific effect will occur, but a different type of jackpot will occur. When the hit hold, which is a big hit, is acquired, the specific effect does not occur even if the operating means 20 is in the operating state. For example, when three types of jackpots are set, 10 round jackpot, 5 round jackpot, and 3 round jackpot (the concept of "round" is well known, the explanation is omitted), and the hit is reserved for 10 round jackpot. Is acquired, a specific effect can be generated (occurs if the operating means 20 is in the operating state), but a specific effect is generated when a hit hold that is a 5-round jackpot or a 3-round jackpot is acquired. It is set to not (does not occur regardless of the state of the operating means 20). That is, the setting is such that a specific effect can occur only when a hit hold in which the number of rounds of the jackpot is equal to or more than a predetermined number is acquired.

In addition, probabilistic jackpot (a jackpot that shifts to a high probability (probability fluctuation with a higher probability of winning the winning / failing lottery than usual) state after the jackpot game ends) and a normal jackpot (after the jackpot game ends, a low probability state (from a high probability state) In the configuration where the jackpot (a state in which the probability of winning the winning / failing lottery is low) is set, if a winning hold that is a probabilistic jackpot is acquired, a specific effect may occur, but a winning hold that is a normal jackpot is obtained. It is conceivable to set the setting so that the specific effect does not occur when is acquired.

In this way, in a configuration in which a plurality of types of jackpots having different expected values of profits enjoyed by the player are set, if the expected value of the profit is equal to or higher than the standard, a specific effect can occur, while if it is less than the standard, a specific effect can occur. The specific effect may not occur. Depending on the type of jackpot, it can be said that winning is not so pleasing to the player, so the specific effect was generated assuming that the specific effect can occur only when the jackpot is acquired (when the hit hold is acquired) where a certain amount of profit can be expected. Do not disappoint the player's expectations (joy) at the time.

〇Specific example 1-9
A configuration is set in which a period during which a specific effect does not occur (hereinafter, referred to as a prohibited period) is set even if the operating means 20 is in the operating state when the hit hold is acquired. That is, during the period other than the prohibited period (hereinafter referred to as the target period), if the operating means 20 is in the operating state when the winning hold is acquired, the specific effect is assumed to occur. For example, it is conceivable that the prohibited period is from the transition to a certain game state until the effect during the change of a predetermined number of times is executed (until the change of the predetermined number of times is completed), and after that, the target period is set. Be done. That is, it is conceivable that the fluctuation frequency standard (rotation speed standard) determines whether the period is the prohibited period or the target period.

Further, for example, the period during which one or more special production modes (also referred to as a stage or the like. The concept of such a mode (stage) is well known and the description thereof is omitted) is a prohibited period. Other than that, it is conceivable that the target period is set. That is, the configuration is such that the specific effect does not occur when the effect state is not suitable for generating the specific effect.

2-2) Specific operation effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a specific operation effect (see FIG. 8) as a kind of operation effect for urging the player to operate the push button 21 which is one of the operation means 20. It is possible to execute. The specific operation effect can occur as an effect that constitutes a part of the changing effect. Although the specific operation effect in the present embodiment is a single-shot operation effect, it is not denied that the continuous operation effect and the maintenance operation effect are configured as described below.

The specific operation effect suggests a post-effect that occurs after the specific operation effect. In the specific operation effect, the operation image 25 showing the push button 21 to be operated is displayed in the display area in order to show the player that the push button 21 should be operated, as in the general operation effect. It is displayed in 911 (see FIG. 8A). The operation image 25 may be deformed or the like within a range that the player can recognize as representing the push button 21 (operation means 20) to be operated. In the present embodiment, the meter image 26 showing the remaining (elapsed) of the operation valid period is displayed together with the operation image 25 (see FIG. 8A). That is, the operation image 25 is displayed at least during the operation valid period. Since the specific operation effect in the present embodiment is a one-shot operation effect, the operation valid period ends when the push button 21 is operated during the operation valid period. If the push button 21 is not operated during the operation valid period, it is considered that the push button 21 is operated when the operation valid period ends (the push button 21 is operated when the operation valid period ends). Control as before).

In the specific operation effect, the post-effect image 28 suggesting the post-effect is displayed together with the operation image 25 (see FIG. 8A). That is, the post-effect image 28 is displayed during the operation valid period. The post-effect image 28 may include an element that the player can recognize as suggesting the post-effect of the suggestion target. For example, if the post-production is named "○○○ production", the post-production image 28 is assumed to include the characters "○○○". Further, although not shown, it is conceivable that the image displayed as the post-effect is displayed as the post-effect image 28.

The specific mode of the post-production may be any. In the present embodiment, it is set as a post-effect that a predetermined image is displayed (see FIG. 8C). When a post-effect is generated in a certain variable effect, the probability (big hit reliability) that the target winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the variable effect is a big hit is higher than when it does not occur. In other words, the post-production is a kind of so-called chance-up production. The post-effect is not conditional on the occurrence of a specific operation effect. That is, the post-effect can occur even in the variable effect in which the specific operation effect does not occur.

In the present embodiment, when a specific operation effect is generated and the push button 21 is operated (single-shot operation) during the operation valid period (see FIG. 8B), the post-effect is always generated as an opportunity (see FIG. 8B). (It occurs immediately after the operation) (see FIG. 8 (c)). If the push button 21 is not operated during the operation valid period, it is considered that the push button 21 is operated at the end of the operation valid period. Therefore, even in that case, immediately after the end of the operation valid period, the push button 21 is operated. The production will occur. That is, it is assumed that the occurrence of the specific operation effect always leads to the occurrence of the post-effect (the specific operation effect and the post-effect occur with the same fluctuation). However, since it is not shown to the player that the post-effect will always occur when the specific operation effect occurs through the game, when the specific operation effect occurs and the post-effect image 28 is displayed, the player Will operate the push button 21 while expecting that the post-effect will occur. The post-production is not a production that confirms the jackpot (although it is a chance-up production). Therefore, the occurrence of the specific operation effect that leads to the occurrence of the post-effect is not the effect of confirming the jackpot. A specific operation effect or a post-effect may occur even in a fluctuating effect in which the result of the winning / failing lottery is out of order.

As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has an interesting operation effect (specific operation) in which an effect (post-effect) that occurs thereafter is suggested from the stage where the player is prompted to operate the push button 21. It is possible to perform the production).

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the specific operation effect have been improved, embodied, and modified will be described. In addition, as long as possible, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of techniques described with reference to the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 2-1
In the above embodiment, it has been described that if the push button 21 is not operated during the operation valid period in the specific operation effect (single operation effect), the post-effect occurs when the operation valid period ends. , When the push button 21 is operated (see FIG. 9 (b-1)) during the operation valid period of the specific operation effect (see FIG. 9 (a)), the post-effect occurs (FIG. 9 (c-). (Refer to 1)) However, if the push button 21 is not operated during the operation valid period (see FIG. 9 (b-2)), the ex post effect does not occur (see FIG. 9 (c-2)). To do. By doing so, since it is a condition that the push button 21 is operated (single operation) in order to execute the post-effect, it contributes to the promotion of the operation in the operation effect (specific operation effect). Become. Whether or not the push button 21 is operated in the specific operation effect does not affect the jackpot reliability of the target winning / failing lottery result.

When the push button 21 is operated to generate a post-effect, the same effect as when it is assumed that the push button 21 is not operated and the post-effect does not occur after the post-effect is completed (FIG. 9). (D)) will be executed. That is, during a predetermined period after the end of the specific operation effect, the post-effect is divided into a case where the post-effect is executed and a case where the post-effect is not executed depending on the presence or absence of the operation (the case of FIG. 9 (c-1) and the case of (FIG. 9 (c)). -2) Although it is divided into the case of 2), after that, the production during fluctuation progresses in the same flow.

If the specific operation effect is a continuous operation effect or a maintenance operation effect, whether or not a post-effect is generated depending on whether or not the continuous operation or maintenance operation satisfies a predetermined condition during the operation valid period. It should be a setting that determines. That is, if the operation satisfying the predetermined condition is performed by the end of the operation valid period, the post-effect is generated, but if the operation satisfying the predetermined condition is not performed, the post-effect is not generated. The predetermined condition may be a predetermined (non-changing) condition, or may be a condition that can change each time a specific operation effect occurs. In addition, a lottery for whether or not the conditions are satisfied may be executed.

〇Specific example 2-2
In the above embodiment, when a specific operation effect occurs, it is determined that the post-effect (display of a predetermined image) occurs when the operation of the push button 21 during the operation valid period or the end of the operation valid period occurs. I explained that there is, but even if a specific operation effect occurs, there is a high probability that the post-effect will occur, and the post-effect does not always occur (the probability of the post-effect occurring is less than 100%). ) It may be configured.

In this way, in the case where the post-effect is not always generated even if the specific operation effect is generated, the operation effect different from the specific operation effect, specifically, the operation image 25 is displayed (to the player). On the other hand, the operation of the push button 21 is prompted), but the post-effect image 28 is not displayed. A normal operation effect may occur, and the post-effect is an operation of the push button 21 during the operation valid period in the normal operation effect. Alternatively, it may occur when the operation validity period ends. On the premise of this, it is assumed that the post-production is more likely to occur after the specific operation effect than after the normal operation effect. That is, the occurrence of the specific operation effect in which the post-effect image 28 is displayed in the operation effect suggests that the post-effect is more likely to occur than the normal operation effect in which the post-effect image 28 is not displayed. It may be configured to stay in.

By doing so, it is possible to make the game playability easy to understand that the probability (high or low) that the post-effect will occur is suggested by the presence or absence of the display of the post-effect image 28 in the operation effect.

〇Specific example 2-3
It is assumed that there are a plurality of types of post-effect images 28 that can be displayed in the specific operation effect. For example, there is a case where the first post-effect image 281 is displayed as the post-effect image 28 as a specific operation effect (first specific operation effect), and the second post-effect image 282 (the first post-effect image 281 is an aspect). Is different) is displayed in some cases as a specific operation effect (second specific operation effect). In this case, the second post-effect image 282 is displayed more than when the first post-effect image 281 is displayed in the specific operation effect (when the first specific operation effect occurs) (see FIG. 10A). If this is done (when the second specific operation effect occurs) (see FIG. 10B), it is more likely that the post-effect will occur after the specific operation effect. When the second specific operation effect occurs, it may be set to confirm that the post-effect will occur, and even if the second specific operation effect occurs, the post-effect does not always occur (occurrence). The probability may be less than 100%). It should be noted that the probability of occurrence of the post-effect when the first specific operation effect occurs is always less than 100% (because it is lower than the probability of occurrence of the post-effect when the second specific operation effect occurs). ..

By doing so, the effect mode in which the player pays attention to the type (aspect) of the post-effect effect image 28 when the specific operation effect occurs. That is, as described above, since the post-production is a chance-up effect, the player wishes that the specific operation effect will occur and the post-production can be expected to occur, but the specific operation effect will occur. If there is, the playability that the player wishes that it becomes the second specific effect (the second post-effect image 282 is displayed) is realized.

〇Specific example 2-4
The configuration is such that the player can arbitrarily select whether or not the game is playable in which a specific operation effect is generated. For example, when a normal mode and a specific mode are set and a specific mode is set, a specific operation effect may occur (an operation effect in which the post-effect image 28 is displayed may occur), but the normal mode is set. If this is the case, the specific operation effect is not generated (the post-effect image 28 is not displayed). Any mode can be selected. It is assumed that the desired mode can be selected by operating the push button 21, the cross key 22, or the like in the standby state (the state in which the effect during fluctuation is not executed). By doing so, when the operation effect occurs, the player can arbitrarily select whether or not the game property is such that the occurrence of the ex-post effect is foretold (notifying that the ex-post effect will occur). Players who do not want it can select the normal mode).

When the specific mode is set, the operation effect accompanied by the occurrence of the post-effect may be set to be the specific operation effect (the post-effect image 28 is always displayed). That is, the "complete notification mode" of the post-effect may be a specific mode in which the post-effect is generated if it is a specific operation effect and the post-effect is not generated if it is an operation effect other than the specific operation effect.

2-3) Selective effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute a selective effect (however, it does not occur in all variations) as an effect constituting the variable effect. It should be noted that the selection effect as described below may be executed in a state in which the effect during fluctuation is not executed, for example, in a jackpot game state.

In the selection effect (see FIG. 11), a plurality of options are shown in the display area 911, and the operation means 20 (push button 21, cross key 22) is operated to select a favorite option from the plurality of options. The basic mode is to encourage people. In the display area 911, the option image 30 showing the options is displayed. The option image 30 may be in such a mode that it can be selected and its contents and the like can be grasped. The selection effect may be one in which the same option is displayed each time, or one in which the option changes each time. Further, among a plurality of types of options, two or more options of the same type may be displayed. Since the contents of the options may be anything, the description thereof will be omitted. The selection effect in the present embodiment constitutes the effect during change, but the player's selection does not affect the result of the winning / failing lottery. Depending on the selection, the subsequent development (the mode of the effect during the change) only changes. In the following description, it is assumed that four types of characters A to D are displayed as options, and a selection effect for urging the player to select a favorite character is generated. After the selection effect, it is assumed that an effect corresponding to the selected character (for example, an effect in which the selected character emits some dialogue) is generated.

The selection effect is divided into a first period (first half part) (see FIG. 11A) and a second period (second half part) following it (see FIG. 11B).

In the first period (see FIG. 11A), an image showing the content of the selection effect (content required for the player) together with the option image 30 corresponding to each option (hereinafter referred to as the instruction image 32). Is displayed in the display area 911. In the present embodiment, the instruction image 32 including the phrase "choose your favorite character" is displayed. As a result, the player can grasp that a favorite character may be selected from the characters shown as options.

Further, one of the plurality of options (choice image 30) is emphasized more than the other options. As will be described later, the options to be emphasized indicate those to be selected by the determination operation. In the present embodiment, the cursor C is placed on one of the plurality of option images 30. The one to which the cursor C is aligned is the option (option image 30) in the emphasized state. At the start time of the selection effect (the start time of the first period), the option image 30 of the character A is emphasized (the initial position of the cursor C is the character A) (see FIG. 11A). In addition, various methods for creating the emphasized state can be considered. A method of displaying a certain option image 30 larger than another option image 30 or making the color of a certain option image 30 different from the color of another option image 30 can be considered. Further, in the selection effect in the present embodiment, one option is finally selected, but two or more options may be selected. In this case, the two or more option images 30 are emphasized.

After the end of the first period, it shifts to the second period. In the second period (see FIG. 11B), an operation explanatory image 34 relating to the operation of the operation means 20 is displayed in the display area 911. The operation explanation image 34 is an image showing how the operation means 20 should be operated when the player selects a favorite option. In the present embodiment, the cursor C is moved by the cross key 22 (the left and right keys of the cross key 22), that is, the option image 30 to be emphasized is changed (hereinafter, the operation is referred to as a selection operation), and the push button 21 is pressed. When the selection of the option highlighted by the operation is determined (selection is confirmed) (hereinafter, the operation is referred to as a determination operation), an image explaining the operation of the cross key 22 or the push button 21 is operated. It is displayed as an explanatory image 34. At least, the operation explanation image 34 is an image representing the operation means 20 necessary for the selection operation and the determination operation (the appearance of the operation means 20 may be represented, or characters or the like representing the name of the operation means 20 may be used. May be present). The player who sees such an operation explanatory image 34 can easily grasp how to perform the selection operation and the determination operation.

Here, in the selection effect in the present embodiment, the selection operation of changing the option to be emphasized is effective from the stage before the operation explanation image 34 is displayed, that is, from the first period. That is, the operation explanation image 34 shows that the option to be emphasized can be changed by operating the cross key 22 which is one of the operation means 20, and the operation explanation image 34 shows that the option to be emphasized can be changed. It is possible to change the options to be emphasized even during the first period, which is not displayed, that is, to perform a selection operation (move the cursor C in this embodiment) (see FIG. 12). However, the decision operation cannot be performed during the first period. That is, even if the push button 21 is operated during the first period, the determination operation is not performed (the determination operation is not effective).

After the operation explanation image 34 is displayed, that is, after the transition to the second period, the selection operation by the operation of the cross key 22 is possible following the first period (see FIGS. 13 (b) and 13 (c)). Further, after the transition to the second period, the determination operation can be performed by operating the push button 21 (see FIGS. 13 (d) and 13 (e)). That is, the operation represented by the operation explanation image 34 is effective. In summary, "selection operation is valid" during the first period, and "selection operation and decision operation are valid" during the second period. When a predetermined time (effective time for determination operation) has elapsed since the transition to the second period, the determination operation is automatically performed even if the push button 21 is not operated. Specifically, the selection of the highlighted option is automatically confirmed at the end of the determination operation valid time.

In the above selection effect, the option image 30 is displayed from the first period before the operation explanation image 34 is displayed, and any of the option images 30 is emphasized. Therefore, the preferred option is selected. It is thought that there are many players who can grasp that this is being encouraged. In particular, when the instruction image 32 is displayed during the first period as in the present embodiment, it is expected that the number of players who understand as described above will increase. Further, since the operation means 20 is provided at a position where the player who is playing the game can see it, it is assumed that most of the players are aware of its existence, and the option image 30 is displayed. In this case, even if the operation explanation image 34 is not displayed, it is conceivable to operate the operation means 20 to try to change the option image 30 to be emphasized (move the cursor C). In particular, if the cross key 22 is provided as in the present embodiment, a player who thinks that the selection operation may be performed by the operation of the cross key 22 even if the operation explanation image 34 is not displayed. It is expected that there will be many.

In view of these points, the present embodiment has a configuration in which the selection operation can be performed from the stage before the operation explanation image 34 is displayed (the selection operation by the cross key 22 is effective) (the selection operation by the cross key 22 is effective). See FIG. 12). That is, for a player who has grasped that it is an effect of selecting a favorite option from the stage before the operation explanation image 34 is displayed and has tried to operate the operation means 20 (operation of the cross key 22). The operation is made effective so that the operation is not wasted (to prevent the operation from becoming effective and frustrating the player). Further, by doing so, the state in which the favorite option is selected (the state in which the favorite option image 30 is emphasized) can be set before the transition to the second period in which the determination operation becomes effective. Since it can be done, there is an advantage that the time until the selection is decided by the selection effect is shortened.

On the other hand, since the operation explanation image 34 is not displayed during the first period, the player may think that the selection is not confirmed. That is, if the determination operation (operation of the push button 21) is enabled during the first period, there is a possibility that a situation may occur in which the selection of an option that is not preferred is determined. Therefore, the determination of the options (confirmation of the selection) becomes effective only when the operation explanation image 34 is displayed (the player is shown that the selection is determined by the operation of the push button 21). I am trying to do it.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the above-mentioned items related to the selection effect have been improved, embodied, and modified will be described. In addition, as long as possible, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of techniques described with reference to the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 3-1
In the second period, the time image 36 indicating the time until the end of the selection effect (remaining time), specifically, the time during which the determination operation is effective (determination operation effective time) is displayed. Various methods (aspects of the time image 36) for showing the time can be considered. For example, a meter that changes with the passage of time may be displayed as a time image 36 (not shown), or a numerical value indicating the remaining time (a numerical value to be counted down) may be displayed as a time image 36. (See FIG. 14 (b)). The time image 36 is not displayed in the first period, that is, in the state before the operation explanatory image 34 is displayed (see FIG. 14A). Further, the time image 36 may be displayed at the same time as the display start of the operation explanation image 34 (start of the second period), or a predetermined time elapses from the display start of the operation explanation image 34 (start of the second period). It may be displayed later.

By as in this example, the selection effect shifts from the state in which the time image 36 is not displayed (see FIG. 14 (a)) to the state in which the time image 36 is displayed (see FIG. 14 (b)). Become. Since the state in which the time image 36 is displayed is a state in which the determination operation can be performed, it is easy to understand that the state in which the time image 36 is newly displayed shifts from the "undecidable state" to the "determinable state". Will be shown. Further, since the time image 36 shows the "remaining time" (for performing the determination operation) (indicating that the time gradually decreases), the player is prompted to perform the determination operation. You will feel that you are there.

〇Specific example 3-2
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the determination of the option is confirmed by performing the determination operation (during the second period) after emphasizing the favorite option. The configuration does not have to be based on the determination by "operation" of (push button 21). For example, it is assumed that the highlighted option is determined (the selection is confirmed) when the specified time elapses (time-up time) after the transition to the second period. That is, the player emphasizes his / her favorite option by the time when the time is up, and then waits for the passage of time to determine the selection of the option. An image showing the rest of the specified time (specified time image) may be displayed.

In the case of this example, since the "decision operation" is not required, the operation means 20 to be operated by the player in the selection effect is only the one that performs the "selection operation". If the selection operation is performed by the cross key 22 as in the above embodiment, the favorite option may be emphasized by the time when the time is up by operating the cross key 22. Similar to the above embodiment, the selection operation is valid even during the first period. That is, the selection operation (movement of the cursor C) can be performed from the state before the specified time is displayed.

〇Specific example 3-3
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the selection operation is possible but the determination operation cannot be performed before the operation explanation image 34 is displayed, but the determination operation is possible even before the operation explanation image 34 is displayed. The configuration is such that the decision operation is valid. According to the above embodiment, when the push button 21 is operated while the operation explanation image 34 is not displayed, the selection of the option highlighted at that time is determined. If the determination operation is performed (selection is confirmed) before the operation explanation image 34 is displayed, the operation explanation image 34 is not displayed through the selection effect. This is because the operation explanation image 34 explains the selection operation and the determination operation, and therefore does not need to be displayed when the determination operation is performed. In other words, the selection effect of this example is that the operation explanation image 34 is displayed when the determination operation is not performed in the state before the operation explanation image 34 is displayed.

As described in the above embodiment, the option image 30 is displayed from the state before the operation explanation image 34 is displayed, and one of the option images 30 is emphasized. Therefore, the preferred option is selected. It is thought that there are many players who can grasp that they are encouraged to do so. Since it is conceivable that the player who has grasped the content of the selection effect so far tries to execute not only the selection operation but also the determination operation in the state before the operation explanation image 34 is displayed, the determination operation is also effective. The configuration is as follows. In other words, it can be said that the operation explanation image 34 is displayed for the player who cannot grasp the content of the selection effect.

However, the player thinks that the selection will not be confirmed when the operation explanation image 34 is not displayed, and there is a possibility that a situation may occur in which the player decides to select an option that he / she does not like in this example. is there. In order to avoid such a situation, the setting as in the above embodiment (setting in which the selection is not confirmed when the operation explanation image 34 is not displayed) may be used.

2-4) Game explanation effect and opportunity effect In the game machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game explanation effect and the opportunity effect (however, these effects do not occur in all fluctuations) as the effects constituting the changing effect. It is possible to do (see Figure 15). As will be described in detail later, the opportunity effect is provided on the premise of the existence of the game explanation effect.

The game explanation effect is an effect in which the game explanation image 51 is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 15A). The game explanation image 51 (see FIG. 15B) is an image showing an explanation about the game of the game machine 1. The game explanation image 51 in the present embodiment is a game in which an explanation about the game is described inside a frame (outer shape) showing a square shape. Various explanations for the game can be considered. Play game machine 1, such as explaining the effects that can occur as constituents of the effect during fluctuations, related to jackpot games, special game states, and original cartoons that became the motif of game machine 1. Various images can be considered above to help the player play (enhance the taste). The game explanation effect in this embodiment does not suggest the reliability of the jackpot. In other words, the variable production including the game explanation production does not have a higher jackpot reliability than the non-excluding production. The lottery as to whether or not to execute the game explanation effect and the lottery as to what kind of game explanation effect is to be executed are executed regardless of the result of the lottery (the lottery table is "big hit" and "missing". There is no difference from the case of ").

A "number" is attached to the game explanatory image 51 in the present embodiment (the "number" is represented inside the square frame). Different types of game explanatory images 51 (images explaining different contents) are assigned different numbers. That is, a unique number (number) is attached to each game explanation image 51. In the present embodiment, the numbers are indicated in the form of “No. ○” (where ○ is a “number”) (see FIG. 15 (b)). In other words, the game explanatory image 51 includes a common element (hereinafter, referred to as a specific element 50c) of "No." regardless of its type. A player who has played a game continuously to some extent will regard the effect of displaying the image with the "No." as a game explanation effect.

The opportunity effect is an effect in which the opportunity image 52 is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 15A). Opportunity image 52 (see FIG. 15 (c)) is a so-called chance-up effect, which suggests that the jackpot reliability of the target winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the currently executed variable effect has increased. That is, the opportunity image 52 (opportunity effect) is different from the game explanation image 51 (game explanation effect), and suggests the reliability of the jackpot. The configuration may be such that the opportunity image 52 (opportunity effect) for confirming the jackpot is set.

The opportunity image 52 includes a display inside a square frame (outer shape) that suggests jackpot reliability. Any specific mode of suggesting jackpot reliability may be used. Words that suggest reliability, such as "opportunity," "chance," and "fierce heat," may be directly expressed, or the ongoing fluctuating production, such as "attention to future developments," may be used. It may be an aspect that implies that it is an opportunity. Further, the frame (outer shape) of the opportunity image 52 and the frame (outer shape) of the game explanation image 51 have the same shape (the color and thickness of the frame are also the same). The opportunity image 52 and the game explanation image 51 are not displayed together, but if they are overlapped, the frames (outer shapes) are exactly the same.

Similar to the game explanation image 51, the opportunity image 52 is also given a “No. ○” (○ is a number (number)). As described above, "No." is a common element (specific element 50c) attached regardless of the type of the game explanatory image 51. The specific element 50c is also attached to the opportunity image 52 (see FIG. 15C). That is, although the game explanation image 51 and the opportunity image 52 have different properties, they include a common element of "No.". In the present embodiment, the position where "No." is attached is the same in the game explanation image 51 and the opportunity image 52. The opportunity image 52 and the game explanation image 51 are not displayed together, but if the two are overlapped so as to match the outer shapes (frames), the characters "No." will overlap.

In the present embodiment, the range in which the game explanation image 51 in the display area 911 is displayed in the game explanation effect is the same as the range in which the opportunity image 52 in the display area 911 is displayed in the opportunity effect. As described above, where the outer shape of the game explanation image 51 and the outer shape of the opportunity image 52 are the same, the opportunity image 52 or The game explanation image 51 is displayed (whether the game explanation effect or the opportunity effect occurs, the game explanation image 51 or the opportunity image 52 is displayed in the range shown in FIG. 15A). Since the game explanation effect and the opportunity effect do not occur at the same time, the game explanation image 51 is displayed in the predetermined range when the game explanation effect occurs, and the opportunity image 52 is displayed in the predetermined range when the opportunity effect occurs. become. In the present embodiment, the image layer constituting the game explanation image 51 and the opportunity image 52 is the foremost. Therefore, the game explanation image 51 and the opportunity image 52 are not obscured by other images.

It is assumed that the number (number) after "No." attached to the game explanation image 51 and the number (number) after "No." attached to the opportunity image 52 do not overlap. In this embodiment, a total of 45 types of game explanation images 51 and a total of 5 types of opportunity images 52 are prepared. That is, there are a total of 50 types of game explanation images 51 and opportunity images 52. Different numbers are assigned to each of the 50 types. In the present embodiment, each of the five types of opportunity images 52 has a No. 7, No. 15, No. 28, No. 32, No. It is given a unique number of 46 (see FIG. 15 (c)). A total of 45 types of game explanatory images 51 are numbered other than that. That is, the game explanation image 51 is also given a unique number for each type. In summary, the game explanation image 51 and the opportunity image 52 are given numbers that look like "serial numbers".

In the present embodiment, both the game explanation effect and the opportunity effect do not occur in a certain changing effect. That is, when it is determined that one of the game explanation effect and the opportunity effect occurs, the other is prevented from occurring. In the present embodiment, based on the result of the target win / fail lottery, it is determined by the lottery whether or not to generate the opportunity effect which is the so-called chance-up effect in the changing effect of the target win / fail lottery result, and the opportunity effect is produced by the lottery. When the occurrence is determined, the lottery for whether or not to execute the game explanation effect in the changing effect is not executed (the game explanation effect is not executed). As described above, the variable effect including the game explanation effect does not mean that the jackpot reliability is higher than that without the game explanation effect. Therefore, a lottery as to whether or not to execute the game explanation effect to be executed when the opportunity effect does not occur, and a lottery as to what kind of game explanation effect to execute when it is decided to execute the game explanation effect. Is not related to the result of the winning / failing lottery (the lottery table is the same for "big hit" and "missing").

In addition, the probability that a game explanation effect will occur in a certain variable effect (probability of occurrence per variation) is higher than the probability that an opportunity effect will occur. In other words, when the game is played continuously to some extent, there are more opportunities to come into contact with the game explanation production than the opportunity production.

The actions of the game explanation effect and the opportunity effect are as follows. The player who comes into contact with the game explanation effect on which the game explanation image 51 is displayed will play while receiving the explanation from the game explanation image 51. Since the game explanation image 51 is attached with "No." which is a common element (specific element 50c), the player gives the impression that the one with the "No." is the game explanation image 51. Will be received (think that there are as many types of game explanation effects as there are "No."). On the premise that a game explanation effect having such a configuration occurs, in the present embodiment, an opportunity effect in which the opportunity image 52 is displayed occurs. Since the opportunity image 52 has the same “No.” (specific element 50c) as the game explanation image 51, the player may mistake the opportunity image 52 for the game explanation image 51. That is, there is a possibility that the occurrence of the opportunity effect is regarded as the occurrence of the game explanation effect. However, since the opportunity image 52 includes words and the like that suggest the jackpot reliability, the player can grasp that the opportunity image 52 suggests the reliability if viewed closely. As described above, in the present embodiment, the opportunity effect is generated by setting the mode of the opportunity effect to be such that it may be mistaken for the game explanation effect (an opportunity different from the game explanation image 51). It is interesting that only the player who notices (the image 52 is displayed) can enjoy the reliability suggestion action (chance up suggestion action) by the opportunity production. It should be noted that whether or not one notices that an opportunity effect is occurring does not make a difference in the essential profit (ball output).

In particular, in the present embodiment, since the game explanation image 51 and the opportunity image 52 are given numbers that appear to be "serial numbers", the player regards the opportunity image 52 as the game explanation image 51 (both). The probability of (taking an image as an image of the same type) is higher.

Further, in the present embodiment, the range in the display area 911 in which the game explanation image 51 is displayed in the game explanation effect is the same as the range in the display area 911 in which the opportunity image 52 is displayed in the opportunity effect. It is more likely that the player will regard the opportunity image 52 as the game explanation image 51.

Further, in the present embodiment, both the game explanation effect and the opportunity effect are not generated in the same changing effect (both the game explanation image 51 and the opportunity image 52 are not displayed). If they are in the same fluctuation, it will be easier to compare one of the game explanation effect and the opportunity effect that occurred earlier with the other that occurred later, and it will be easier for the player to notice that a different effect is occurring. In order to avoid this, both the game explanation production and the opportunity production are prevented from occurring during the production during one fluctuation.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the above-mentioned game explanation effect and opportunity effect have been improved, embodied, and modified will be described. In addition, as long as possible, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of techniques described with reference to the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 4-1
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the numbers (numbers) assigned to the game explanation image 51 and the numbers (numbers) assigned to the opportunity image 52 do not overlap, but they may overlap. .. That is, it is assumed that the numbers assigned to a part of the one or more kinds of opportunity images 52 and the numbers given to a certain kind of game explanatory image 51 match (see FIG. 16).

By doing so, the game explanation image 51 with a certain number is displayed. The player who has come into contact with the game explanation effect is an image in which the content is different even though the same number is given. When (opportunity image 52) is displayed, a sense of incongruity is felt, and the probability of noticing that the opportunity effect is occurring increases. In other words, the configuration is such that duplication of "numbers" is set as one of the triggers to notice that the opportunity effect is occurring.

〇Specific example 4-2
It is assumed that a "law" is provided in the number assigned to the opportunity image 52. For example, in the case where a total of five types of opportunity images 52 are provided as in the above embodiment, each of the opportunity images 52 has a No. 7, No. 17, No. 27, No. 37, No. It is assumed that the number is 47 (see FIG. 17). That is, it is assumed that the last digit (1's digit) is "7" in the opportunity image 52, and the other digits are the game explanation image 51. That is, this example is a novel one in which the number assigned to make the opportunity image 52 appear as if it is a kind of the game explanation image 51 is used as an element for distinguishing the opportunity image 52 and the game explanation image 51. is there. From another point of view, the various opportunity images 52 include a common element (an element not included in the game explanation image 51) of the number "7". By doing so, the player becomes aware of the occurrence of the opportunity production. Further, a person who has found the law can easily distinguish between the opportunity image 52 and the game explanation image 51.

In the case of this example, it is suggested that the reliability when it occurs is high or low due to the elements other than the common element (the number "7") included in the various opportunity images 52 (elements different for each type of the opportunity image 52). It may be configured to be. For example, the larger the second digit (a number other than "7"), the higher the reliability when displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 17, No. 7, No. 17, No. 27, No. 37, No. The reliability is higher in the order of 47 (highest) (in the case of "No. 7", the second digit is regarded as "0").

〇Specific example 4-3
By different aspects of the elements possessed by both the game explanation image 51 and the opportunity image 52, it is easy to notice the occurrence of the opportunity effect. For example, it is conceivable that the mode of the frame of the game explanation image 51 and the frame of the opportunity image 52 are different. However, if the size of the entire frame (outer shape of both images) is different, the difference between the two images will become noticeable, and the game explanation effect and the opportunity effect will be completely different effects. It is assumed that the same (outer shape of both images) is maintained. As an example of making the mode of the frame different, it is conceivable that the thickness of the frame of one image and the frame of the other image are different (example: the frame of the opportunity image 52 is thicker than the game explanation image 51). (See FIG. 18). Further, although not shown, it is conceivable that the color of the frame of one image and the frame of the other image are different (eg, the game explanation image 51 “black” and the opportunity image 52 “red”).

Further, in the above embodiment, it has been explained that the range in which the game explanation image 51 is displayed in the display area 911 and the range in which the opportunity image 52 is displayed coincide with each other. The range in which the image 52 is displayed may be different. That is, it may be easy to notice that the opportunity effect is generated due to the difference in the range (position) in which the image is displayed.

〇Specific example 4-4
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the common element (specific element 50c) included in both the game explanation image 51 and the opportunity image 52 is "No.", but the one set as the specific element 50c is limited to this. Absent. For example, not only the game explanation image 51 (see FIG. 19 (a)) but also the opportunity image 52 includes words such as “explanation”, “point”, “lecture”, and “advice” (see FIG. 19 (b)). And. The opportunity image 52 is an image suggesting reliability and not an image for explaining the game. In view of this point, it can be said that it is not appropriate for the opportunity image 52 to include words such as "explanation", but the opportunity image 52 In order to enhance the effect of showing the 52 to the game explanation image 51, a wording indicating that the game explanation image 51 is included in the opportunity image 52 as a specific element 50c.

By doing so, it is difficult to notice that the opportunity effect is occurring (the number of players who notice the occurrence of the opportunity effect is reduced), and the playability is realized.

2-5) Image effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute an image effect (however, it does not occur in all variations) as an effect constituting the effect during fluctuation. As will be described below, the image effect (see FIG. 20) includes aspects of the first stage to the third stage.

The first step (see FIG. 20A) is a step in which a plurality of types of candidate images 60 are displayed in a variable manner. Each of the plurality of types of candidate images 60 includes an element suggesting a winning / failing lottery result (target winning / failing lottery result) corresponding to the changing effect in which the image effect occurs. The candidate image 60 is a symbol for notifying the result of the winning / failing lottery (not the decorative symbol 80 or the like in the present embodiment). Prior to the completion of the notification of the target winning / failing lottery result (the combination of the decorative symbols 80 indicating the target winning / failing lottery result is shown), the jackpot reliability of the target winning / failing lottery result is suggested (strictly speaking, the decision image described later). It is the one that "suggests" only when it is set to 64). It should be noted that the "suggestion" includes suggestions for effects and the like (suggestions for future development) that occur after the end of the image production.

The following can be considered as an example of the candidate image 60. "NEXT" indicating that a so-called pseudo-continuous production (the pseudo-continuous production itself is known and its description is omitted), "development" indicating a shift to a predetermined reach production, and jackpot reliability have increased. "Chance" suggesting that, "super heat" suggesting that the jackpot reliability is higher than "chance", "confirming" that the target winning / failing lottery result is confirmed as a jackpot, the target winning / failing lottery result is out of order An example such as "x" that is confirmed to exist can be exemplified. In addition, when arranged in order from the one with the lowest jackpot reliability in the case of the decision image 64 described later, "x" (reliability 0%), "development", "chance", "NEXT", "super heat", " The order is "confirmed" (reliability 100%). A configuration in which a candidate image 60 other than this is set may be set, or a configuration in which a part of the candidate image 60 illustrated above is not set may be used.

In the first stage of the image production in the present embodiment, a total of four candidate images 60 are variably displayed in the display area 911. The combination (pattern) of the four candidate images 60 may change each time the image is produced. The decision image 64, which will be described later, is selected only from the four candidate images 60 shown in the first stage. That is, the candidate image 60 not shown in the first stage does not become the determined image 64. In this embodiment, two or more of the four candidate images 60 may be of the same type. In this case, there is a high probability that the two or more candidate images 60 will be selected as the determined image 64 (the probability that the two or more candidate images 60 will be selected as compared with the case where only one candidate image 60 is shown).

The outer shape (size) of the candidate image 60 that is variablely displayed in the first stage is the same. In the first stage, each candidate image 60 is variablely displayed so that it is possible to grasp what kind of four candidate images 60 are displayed.

In the second stage (see FIG. 20B) after the first stage, the covering image 62 covering the plurality of (four in the present embodiment) candidate symbols that are displayed in a variable manner is displayed in the display area 911. .. In the present embodiment, an image like a "door" that advances from the left and right toward the center is displayed as a covered image 62 and covers the candidate image 60. In order to show that the candidate image 60 is covered with the covered image 62, an image (hereinafter, referred to as a shadow image 61) representing the “shadow” of the candidate image 60 is displayed. The shadow image 61 has the same size as the candidate image 60. The candidate image 60 is displayed as if the fluctuation continues even after being covered with the covered image 62. That is, the same number of shadow images 61 as the candidate images 60 shown in the first stage are displayed in a variable manner. Since it is displayed as a shadow image 61 (shadow) in this way, it is not possible to grasp what kind of content each image suggests as a candidate image 60. That is, if the first stage is not seen, it is not possible to grasp what kind of candidate image 60 is.

As described above, since the candidate image 60 has the same "outer shape" regardless of its type, the mode of the shadow image 61 does not change depending on the type of the candidate image 60 (what kind of candidate image 60 is). However, the "shadow" covered by the covered image 62 is the same). In the present embodiment, the combination of the candidate images 60 that are variablely displayed in the first stage changes, but the number (four) is the same. Therefore, the variation mode of the shadow image 61 in the second stage can be the same every time. That is, there is an advantage that the image control in the second stage according to the combination of the types of the candidate images 60 shown in the first stage becomes unnecessary. That is, regardless of the type of the candidate image 60 shown in the first stage, the same image (an image displayed for image production such as a shadow image 61 or a covered image 62) is referred to in the second stage every time, and the reserved symbol 10 And decorative symbols 80) may be displayed in the display area 911.

In the third stage after the second stage (see FIG. 20 (c)), one of the plurality (four in the present embodiment) shown in the first stage is displayed in the display area 911 as the determined image 64. Is displayed. Specifically, by erasing the covering image 62 shown in the second step, one of the plurality of candidate images 60 is displayed as the determined image 64 (the other candidate images 60 are the third candidate images 60). Not displayed in stages). In the present embodiment, the "door" which is the covered image 62 is changed as if it moves outward in the width direction, and then the "door" is not displayed in the display area 911.

The decision image 64 (one of the candidate images 60) shown in the third stage suggests the result of the target winning / failing lottery. For example, when "NEXT" is displayed as the determined image 64, a pseudo continuous effect is subsequently generated. In other words, the determined image 64 shown in the third stage can be said to indicate the "result" of the image effect.

As described above, in the image production in the present embodiment, the fluctuating candidate image 60 (candidate for reliability suggestion) is displayed, and when it is hidden once and appears, only one image (determined image 64) is displayed. It is easy to understand that it is displayed (the determination image 64 suggests reliability (future development)).

Further, in the image production, since the shadow images 61 for the number of the candidate images 60 are displayed in the second stage, the situation that the candidate images 60 are covered becomes clear.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the above-mentioned items related to image production have been improved, embodied, and modified will be described. In addition, as long as possible, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of techniques described with reference to the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 5-1
The aspect of the shadow image 61 shown in the second stage suggests that the result of the image production, that is, the determined image 64 shown in the third stage is likely to be advantageous to the player (high hit reliability). It shall be configured to be. For example, as the shadow image 61, there are cases where the first shadow image 611 is displayed and cases where the second shadow image 612 having a mode different from that of the first shadow image 611 is displayed. The decision image 64 shown in the third stage has higher jackpot reliability when the second shadow image 612 is displayed than when the first shadow image 611 is displayed in the second stage. The configuration is highly probable. For example, the first shadow image 611 has a “black” shadow (see FIG. 21 (a)), and the second shadow image 612 has a “red” shadow (see FIG. 21 (b)).

Since the shadow image 61 shows the "shadow" of the candidate image 60 covered by the covered image 62, it is not necessary to use the mode according to the type (suggested content) of the candidate image 60. That is, the shape only needs to be adjusted to the outer shape of the candidate image 60, and the basic mode is simple. If such a basic aspect is simple, it is easy to design each of the plurality of aspects (first shadow image 611, second shadow image 612) for suggesting the result. That is, in this example, the fact that the shadow image 61 is a “shadow” indicating that it is covered with the covered image 62 is utilized to facilitate the creation of an image for suggesting the result.

〇Specific example 5-2
The aspect of the covered image 62 shown in the second stage suggests that the result of the image production, that is, the determined image 64 shown in the third stage is likely to be advantageous to the player (high hit reliability). It shall be configured to be. For example, as the covering image 62, there are cases where the first covering image 621 is displayed and cases where the second covering image 622 having a mode different from that of the first covering image 621 is displayed. When the second covering image 622 is displayed, the decision image 64 shown in the third stage has higher jackpot reliability than when the first covering image 621 is displayed in the second stage. The configuration is highly probable. For example, the first covered image 621 represents a “white” door (see FIG. 22 (a)), and the second covered image 622 represents a “red” door (see FIG. 22 (b)).

Since the covered image 62 is displayed to temporarily cover the candidate image 60, it is not necessary to have an aspect corresponding to the type (suggested content) of the candidate image 60 shown in the first stage. That is, regardless of the type of the candidate image 60 shown in the first stage, the image for the second stage in which the first covered image 621 is displayed and the image for the second stage in which the second covered image 622 is displayed are displayed. Since it is only necessary to prepare and, there is an advantage that control becomes easy.

〇Specific example 5-3
The case where the transition from the second stage (see FIG. 23 (a)) to the third stage (see FIG. 23 (b-1)) does not occur, that is, the determined image 64 is not displayed (see FIG. 23 (b-2)). Can also occur. For example, it is possible that the "door" of the covered image 62 does not open (the covered image 62 remains without being erased), and the image effect ends without displaying the determined image 64. Although not shown, in the second stage, it is preferable to generate a “fanning effect” in which the door, which is the covered image 62, is about to open. The result of the image effect that ends without displaying the determined image 64 may be a disadvantageous result for the player. That is, it is preferable that the result is determined to be out of the target lottery result.

By doing so, in the image production, the player wishes that the covered image 62 is first erased (the "door" is opened) and the determined image 64 is displayed, and the determined image 64 is displayed. For example, the player wishes that a highly reliable image is displayed.

3) Guidance structure of the game ball to the entrance The following structure can be adopted as a structure for guiding the game ball to the area (target area) where the game ball can enter, which is provided in the game area 902. It is possible. In the present embodiment, the structure (see FIGS. 1 and 24) is adopted with the large winning area 906 as the target area. The large winning area 906 is an area in which a game ball launched by so-called "right-handed" can enter (provided on the right side of the game area 902).

The entrance of the target area (large winning area 906) is designated as the entrance 62. That is, the game ball entering the target area passes through the entrance 62. The structure in which the entrance 62 is formed is referred to as the entrance structure 60. The entrance structure 60 is arranged in the game area 902 where the game ball can enter. The entrance structure 60 has a vertical wall surface 61 (a surface substantially orthogonal to the left-right direction) along the vertical direction. An entrance 62 (a hole opened toward the left side) is formed on the vertical wall surface 61. That is, the entrance 62 is a hole whose opening edge is formed along a plane parallel to the vertical direction (see FIG. 24).

A guide member 71 and an opening / closing member 72 are provided at positions close to the entrance 62. The guide member 71 is a plate-shaped member that slides in the front-rear direction. Specifically, it is possible to reciprocate between the original position (position in the normal state) (see FIG. 24 (b-1)) and the advance position ahead of it (see FIG. 24 (b-2)). It is a thing. In the original position, it is located behind the front surface of the game board (the surface on which the game nails and the like are erected), and the flowing game ball does not come into contact with the guide member 71. At the advance position, it protrudes forward from the front of the game board. The upper surface of the guide member 71 has a shape inclined so as to descend toward the entrance 62. In this embodiment, it is inclined downward toward the right side (see FIG. 24 (a)). The gap between the edge of the guide member 71 located at the advance position on the entrance 62 side and the vertical wall surface 61 (advance entrance 62) is set to a size that the game ball cannot pass through. Therefore, in the state where the guiding member 71 is located at the advance position, the game ball that has flowed down toward the guiding member 71 is received by the upper surface of the guiding member 71 and is guided as it is toward the entrance 62. ..

The opening / closing member 72 reciprocates between a closed position (a position in a normal state) for closing the entrance 62 (see FIG. 24 (b-1)) and an open position (see FIG. 24 (b-2)) for opening the entrance 62. Is possible. When the opening / closing member 72 is located at the closed position, at least a part of the opening / closing member 72 is located in front of the entrance 62 (on the guide member 71 side), and the game ball cannot pass through the entrance 62. That is, since the size of the range not covered by the opening / closing member 72 at the entrance 62 is smaller than the size of the game ball, it is impossible for the game ball to pass through the entrance 62. On the other hand, when the opening / closing member 72 is located at the open position, the opening / closing member 72 does not cover the entrance 62, so that the game ball can pass through the entrance 62.

When the guiding member 71 is in the original position, the opening / closing member 72 is in the closed position, and when the guiding member 71 is in the advanced position, the opening / closing member 72 is controlled to be in the open position. In the present embodiment, separate electric drive sources for driving the guide member 71 and the opening / closing member 72 are provided. Examples of the electric drive source include a solenoid and a motor.

When the guide member 71 is located in the advanced position, the opening / closing member 72 is located in the open position (the state shown in FIG. 24 (b-2)). It passes through the entrance 62 as it is. On the other hand, when the guiding member 71 is in the original position, there is no member that guides the game ball toward the entrance 62. However, since there is a possibility that the game ball that bounces irregularly passes through the entrance 62, the opening / closing member 72 is positioned at the open position (as shown in FIG. 24 (b-1)). Even when such an event occurs, the game ball is prevented from passing through the entrance 62.

In the present embodiment, the upstream side guiding portion 65 is provided on the upper side (upstream side) of the guiding member 71. The upstream guide portion 65 is composed of an entrance / exit structure 60. Specifically, the left side surface of the entrance / exit structure 60 is the vertical wall surface 61 described above, and the upper side surface is the upstream side guide portion 65 (see FIG. 24). The upstream side guide portion 65 (upper side surface of the entrance / exit structure 60) has a shape inclined so as to descend toward the left side (see FIG. 24 (a)). Therefore, the game ball that has reached the upstream guiding portion 65 is guided toward the left side. When the guide member 71 is located at the advanced position, the game ball exiting from the end (left end) of the upstream guide portion 65 falls downward and reaches (the upper surface) of the guide member 71 (FIG. 24). (A). In the present embodiment, all the "right-handed" game balls reach the upstream guidance portion 65 (upper surface) except for those that have entered various winning regions (see FIG. 1).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the entrance 62 through which the game ball entering the target area passes is along the vertical wall surface 61 of the structure (entrance structure 60) arranged in the game area 902. Since it is formed, it is possible to reduce the arrangement space of the structure for guiding the game ball to the target area.

Further, the movement of the game ball guided from the upstream side guiding portion 65 to the entrance 62 is as follows: right to left (flow on the upstream guiding portion 65) → left to right (flow on the guiding member 71). (The flow of the game ball becomes a "C" shape) (see FIG. 24 (a)). That is, instead of guiding the game ball heading from right to left on the upstream guidance unit 65 to the entrance 62 (target area) in the same flow, the direction in which the game ball moves is changed (changed from left to right). Guide to the entrance 62 (target area). By adopting such a guidance structure, the structure (lead wire of the game ball) for guiding the game ball to the entrance 62 (target area) can be compactly organized.

In particular, in the present embodiment, where the upstream guide portion 65 and the entrance 62 are formed of the same structure (entrance structure 60), a game ball that rolls on the upper side surface of the entrance structure 60. However, it is a novel thing that it is guided by the entrance 62 formed on the left side surface (vertical wall surface 61) of the entrance structure 60 (usually, the game ball that has rolled on the upper surface of a certain structure is said to be concerned. It is not supposed to be guided by a hole formed on the side surface of the structure (the surface along the vertical direction).

In the present embodiment, the large winning area 906 is the target area (the entrance 62 is the entrance of the large winning area 906), but the starting area 904, the normal starting area 905, and the like are targeted. Is possible. It is also possible to set the "V region" in the so-called V probability change machine and the "per two-kind region" in the one-kind two-kind mixer as the target region. Further, in the present embodiment, the entrance 62 (target area) is arranged in the so-called “right-handed” area, but may be arranged in the “left-handed” area.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters relating to the guidance structure of the game ball to the entrance 62 have been improved, embodied, and deformed will be described. In addition, as long as possible, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of techniques described with reference to the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 6-1
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the guide member 71 for guiding the game ball to the entrance 62 and the opening / closing member 72 for opening / closing the entrance 62 are provided, but even if the opening / closing member 72 is not provided. Good. As described above, since the entrance 62 is formed on the vertical wall surface 61 along the vertical direction, the entrance 62 is used as a game ball unless the guide member 71 is in the original position. Is not passed through, and the opening / closing member 72 is not provided, and the entrance 62 is always open.

〇Specific example 6-2
Both the guiding member 71 and the opening / closing member 72 shall be displaced by a single electrical drive source. For example, a solenoid is used as one electrical drive source, and the induction member 71 transmits the forward / backward movements of the plunger of the solenoid as it is to move forward (forward from the original position to the advance position) / backward (from the advance position to the original). Retreat to position) shall operate. On the other hand, the opening / closing member 72 is displaced from the closed position to the open position when the guide member 71 moves from the original position to the advance position, and is displaced from the open position to the closed position when the guide member 71 moves from the advance position to the original position. It is supposed to be done. That is, an engaging portion that engages with the guiding member 71 and the opening / closing member 72 is provided, and the power transmitted to the guiding member 71 is also transmitted to the opening / closing member 72 by the engagement of the engaging portion. Further, in addition to the electric drive source, an urging member such as a spring that urges the guiding member 71 or the opening / closing member 72 toward one position may be used.

The opening / closing member 72 should be in the open position when the guiding member 71 is in the advanced position, and the opening / closing member 72 should be in the closed position when the guiding member 71 is in the in-situ position. If an electric drive source is provided for each, the two electric drive sources must be controlled so that the positional relationship is guaranteed. By using one electric drive source as in this example and inevitably determining the position of the other member according to the position of one member, there is an advantage that control becomes easy.

〇Specific example 6-3
In the above embodiment, the movement of the game ball guided from the upstream guide portion 65 to the entrance 62 is referred to as right to left (flow on the upstream guide portion 65) → left to right (flow on the guide member 71). Although it has been explained that it is a thing (a thing in which the flow of a game ball has a "C" shape), the left-right relationship may be reversed. That is, the upstream side guiding portion 65 is inclined so as to descend toward the right, and the guiding member 71 is inclined so as to descend toward the left, thereby guiding from the upstream side guiding portion 65 to the entrance 62. The movement of the game ball is from left to right (flow on the upstream guide portion 65) → right to left (flow on the guide member 71) (the flow of the game ball becomes a "U" shape). May be. The game ball guided by the guide portion passes through the entrance 62 formed on the right side surface (vertical wall surface 61) of the entrance structure 60.

4) 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.

The matters described in the above-described embodiment can be applied to other gaming machines such as a rotating cylinder type gaming machine, except that the configuration peculiar to the pachinko gaming machine is used.

The effect suggesting the probability that the winning / failing lottery result described in the above embodiment will be a "big hit" (big hit reliability) can also be used as suggesting a so-called "small hit" probability.

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

・ Means 1-1
An operating means that can be operated by the player, and an operating means that does not occur unless the operating means is operated at a specific time when a specific event whose occurrence time cannot be accurately predicted occurs. A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with an effect executing means for executing a specific effect that occurs when is in an operated state.
It is interesting that the specific effect that can be executed by the gaming machine does not occur unless the operating means is operated at a specific time point, and occurs if the operating means is operated.

・ Means 1-2
The operating means can automatically change from a normal mode to a special mode in which the player can perceive that the mode is different from the normal mode, and the specific effect is described in the above-mentioned specific effect. The gaming machine according to means 1-2, wherein if the operating means is in an operated state at a specific time, the operating means changes from the normal mode to the special mode.
Since it is a condition for generating the specific effect that the operating means is operated at a specific time point, it is preferable that the specific effect is a change in the mode of the operating means.

・ Means 1-3
The gaming machine according to means 1-2, wherein the operating means is set to be in a non-vibrating state as the normal mode, and the operating means is set to be in a vibrating state as the special mode.
Since the occurrence of a specific effect means that the operating means is being operated at a specific point in time, the player notices the occurrence of the specific effect if the vibration of the operating means is set as the specific effect. It will be.

・ Means 1-4
A winning / losing lottery means for executing a winning / failing lottery based on the winning / failing lottery information acquired when the game ball enters a predetermined area is provided, and the specific event is the acquisition of the winning / failing lottery information for which the winning / failing lottery result is a hit. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to means 1-3, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by being present.
By doing so, it is possible to realize the playability that the winning can be noticed quickly by playing while continuing to operate the operating means.

・ Means 2-1
A display means, an operation means that can be operated by the player, and an effect that urges the player to operate the operation means, and suggests a post-effect that can occur after the effect together with an operation image showing the operation means. A gaming machine characterized by comprising an effect executing means for executing a specific operation effect in which a post-effect image is displayed on the display means.
The above-mentioned gaming machine can execute an interesting operation effect (specific operation effect) in which an effect (post-effect) that occurs thereafter is suggested from the stage where the player is prompted to operate the operation means. ..

・ Means 2-2
When the operation of the operation means in the specific operation effect satisfies the predetermined condition, the post-effect occurs after the specific operation effect, but the predetermined condition is not satisfied. The gaming machine according to means 2-1 characterized in that the ex-post effect does not occur after the specific operation effect.
By doing so, it is necessary to operate the operating means in order to generate the post-effect, which contributes to the improvement of the player's motivation to operate.

・ Means 2-3
The normal operation effect that the operation image is displayed but the post-effect image is not displayed can be executed, and the post-effect can occur even after the normal operation effect, and the normal operation effect occurs. The gaming machine according to means 2-1 characterized in that it is more likely that the post-effect will occur when the specific operation effect occurs than when the specific operation effect occurs.
By doing so, it is possible to achieve an easy-to-understand playability in which the probability that the post-effect will occur is suggested by the presence or absence of the post-effect image displayed in the operation effect.

・ Means 2-4
As an image that can be displayed in the specific operation effect as the post-effect image, a first post-effect image and a second post-effect image different in mode from the first post-effect image are set, and the specific operation The feature is that it is more likely that the post-effect will occur after the specific operation effect when the second post-effect image is displayed than when the first post-effect image is displayed in the effect. The gaming machine according to the means 2-1.
By doing so, when a specific operation effect is generated, the playability that the player pays attention to the mode of the post-effect image is realized.

・ Means 3-1
A display means, an operation means that can be operated by the player, and a selection in which a plurality of options are shown in the display means, and the player is urged to select a favorite option from the plurality of options by operating the operation means. The selection effect is provided with an effect execution means for executing the effect, and when the selection of a certain option is decided, it is necessary to emphasize the certain option more than the other options. It is characterized in that it is possible to perform a selection operation for changing the option to be emphasized before the operation explanatory image relating to the operation of the operation means is displayed on the display means in the selection effect. Gaming machine.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, the player's operation is less likely to be wasted, and it is possible to make a selection effect that facilitates smooth progress.

・ Means 3-2
The operation of the operating means of the player in the selection effect is divided into the selection operation and the determination operation for determining the selection of the emphasized option, and the selection effect is capable of the selection operation. Is a first period in which the determination operation cannot be performed, and a second period in which both the selection operation and the determination operation are possible after the operation explanation image is displayed. 3-1. The gaming machine according to the means 3-1.
Operation explanation Since the player may think that the option is not decided in the state before the image is displayed (first period), the selection operation can be performed but the decision operation cannot be performed. It is preferable to do so.

・ Means 3-3
In the selection effect, a time image showing the time until the end of the selection effect is displayed, and the time image is not displayed before the display of the operation explanation image, and at the same time as the display of the operation explanation image. Alternatively, the gaming machine according to means 3-1 or means 3-2, wherein the time image is displayed after the display.
By doing so, the selection effect shifts from the state in which the time image is not displayed to the state in which the time image is displayed. Become.

・ Means 4-1
The game is related to the game by displaying a game explanation image in the display area as constituting a display means having a display area and a changing effect from the start of the change of the decorative symbol to the stop in the mode of showing the result of the winning / losing lottery. An opportunity image is displayed in the display area to indicate that the game explanation effect executing means for executing the game explanation effect for explaining and the probability that the winning / failing lottery result will be a hit have increased as constituting the changing effect. The game explanatory image includes a specific element that is common regardless of the type, and the opportunity image includes the specific element. A featured gaming machine.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, a so-called chance increase is suggested by the opportunity image that looks like the game explanation image at a glance (only the player who notices that the opportunity image is different from the game explanation image suggests the effect by the opportunity image. (You can enjoy) is realized.

・ Means 4-2
Each of the game explanation images is given a unique number, and each of the opportunity images is given a number that does not overlap with the number given to the game explanation image. The gaming machine according to the means 4-1.
By doing so, it becomes easy to get the impression that the game explanation image and the opportunity image are images of the same system (it becomes easy to see the opportunity image as if it is a game explanation image).

・ Means 4-3
The means 4 characterized in that the range in which the game explanation image is displayed in the display area in the game explanation effect is the same as the range in which the opportunity image is displayed in the display area in the opportunity effect. -1 or the gaming machine according to means 4-2.
By doing so, it becomes easy to see the opportunity image as if it were a game explanation image.

・ Means 4-4
1. Described in any one of means 4-1 to 4-3, wherein both the game explanation effect and the opportunity effect are set so as not to occur in the variable effect. Gaming machine.
By doing so, it becomes difficult to notice that the game explanation effect (game explanation image) and the opportunity effect (opportunity image) are different effects.

・ Means 5-1
As an effect that constitutes the effect during the change from the start of the change of the decorative pattern to the stop in the manner of showing the result of the winning / failing lottery, a plurality of candidate images including elements suggesting the probability that the winning / failing lottery result will be a hit are selected. After the first step of variable display, the second step of displaying a covering image covering the plurality of candidate symbols after the first step, and after the second step, one of the plurality of candidate symbols is determined. A gaming machine characterized by performing an image effect including a third stage, which is displayed as an image and suggests a probability that the winning / failing lottery result will be won by the determined image.
In the above image effect, it is easy to understand that a fluctuating candidate image is displayed, and once it is hidden, a determined image suggesting reliability is displayed when it appears.

・ Means 5-2
The gaming machine according to means 5-1, wherein a shadow image indicating that a plurality of the candidate images covered with the covered image are displayed in a variable manner is displayed in the second step.
By displaying such a shadow image, it is possible to clearly show the situation where the candidate image is hidden.

・ Means 5-3
In the third step, when the second shadow image having a different aspect from the first shadow image is displayed than when the first shadow image is displayed as the shadow image in the second step. The gaming machine according to means 5-2, wherein the determined image to be displayed is highly likely to be advantageous to the player.
In this way, the shadow image can be used to suggest the result of the effect (determined image).

・ Means 5-4
In the third step, the case where the second covering image different from the first covering image is displayed is more than the case where the first covering image is displayed as the covering image in the second step. The gaming machine according to any one of means 5-1 to 5-3, wherein the determined image to be displayed is highly likely to be advantageous to the player.
In this way, the result of the effect (determined image) can be suggested by using the covered image.

・ Means 6-1
An entrance structure that is arranged in a game area where a game ball can enter, has a vertical wall surface along the vertical direction, and has an entrance for the game ball to enter on the vertical wall surface. A member that guides the game ball toward the entrance in a state of being located at an advance position that is ahead of the original position, and includes a guidance member whose upper surface is inclined toward the entrance. A game machine characterized by that.
According to the game machine, the space for arranging the structure for guiding the game ball to the entrance can be reduced.

・ Means 6-2
It is provided with an upstream guiding portion which is located on the upstream side of the guiding member in the gaming region and is provided so that a game ball protruding from the end reaches the guiding member when the guiding member is located at the advanced position. The upper surface of the guide member has a shape inclined so as to descend toward one side in the left-right direction, and the upper surface of the upstream guide portion has a shape inclined so as to descend toward the other side in the left-right direction. The gaming machine according to the means 6-1.
By doing so, the structure that guides the game ball to the entrance is compactly organized.

・ Means 6-3
When the guide member is in the original position, the entrance is located in a closed position so that the game ball cannot pass through, and when the guide member is in the advance position, the game ball passes through the entrance. The gaming machine according to means 6-1 or means 6-2, comprising an opening / closing member located at an open position in a possible state.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent the game ball from passing through the entrance when the guiding member is in the original position (when the game ball should not be guided to the entrance).

1 Pachinko machine 10 Hold symbol 20 Operating means (21 push button 22 cross key)
201 Production image 25 Operation image 26 Meter image 28 Post-production image (281 First post-production image 282 Second post-production image)
30 Choice image 32 Instruction image 34 Operation explanation image 36 Time image C Cursor 51 Game explanation image 52 Opportunity image 50c Specific element 60 Candidate image 61 Shadow image (611 First shadow image 612 Second shadow image)
62 Covered image (621 First covered image 622 Second covered image)
64 Decision image 60 Entrance structure 61 Vertical wall surface 62 Entrance 65 Upstream guidance unit 71 Guide member 72 Opening / closing member 91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (4)

As an effect that constitutes the effect during the change from the start of the change of the decorative pattern to the stop in the manner of showing the result of the winning / failing lottery.
The first stage of variable display of multiple candidate images, each of which contains an element that suggests the probability that the winning / failing lottery result will be a hit,
After the first step, a second step of displaying a covering image covering the plurality of candidate symbols, and
After the second step, one of the plurality of candidate symbols is displayed as a decision image, and the decision image suggests a probability that the winning / failing lottery result will be a hit.
A gaming machine characterized by performing image production including. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a shadow image indicating that the plurality of candidate images covered with the covered image are displayed in a variable manner is displayed in the second step. In the third step, when the second shadow image having a different aspect from the first shadow image is displayed than when the first shadow image is displayed as the shadow image in the second step. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the determined image to be displayed is highly likely to be advantageous to the player. In the third step, the case where the second covering image different from the first covering image is displayed is more than the case where the first covering image is displayed as the covering image in the second step. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the determined image to be displayed is highly likely to be advantageous to the player.

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