JP2021120103A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can execute a casing display performance with great interest.SOLUTION: A game machine has display means having a display area, and in-variation performance execution means that executes in-variation performance from the start of variation of a decorative pattern displayed on the display area to the stop of the decorative pattern in a mode according to a win/failure lottery result. As a performance constituting the in-variation performance, casing display performance can be executed in which: from the Normal state in which a variation image for the in-variation performance is displayed over the whole display area, a change occurs to make the variation image smaller, creating a portion of the display area with the variation image not displayed, where the casing is at least partially displayed (the Special state). From the Normal state to the Special state, the continuity of the variation image is held.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

There is a known gaming machine capable of executing an effect in which the gaming machine's own "housing" is displayed (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP-A-2017-056098

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an interesting housing display effect.

The gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, has an aspect in which the decorative symbol corresponds to the result of a winning / losing lottery from the display means having a display area and the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol displayed in the display area. A variable image for the variable effect is normally displayed in the entire display area as an effect constituting the variable effect, which comprises a variable effect executing means for executing the variable effect until it stops at. A housing in which a change occurs from the state so that the variable image becomes smaller, and at least a part of the housing is displayed in a portion of the display area where the variable image is not displayed. The display effect can be executed, and the continuity of the fluctuating image is maintained from the normal state to the special state.

According to the present invention, it is possible to perform an interesting housing display 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 the switching time point (short interval continuous jackpot, normal interval continuous jackpot). It is a figure for demonstrating the control (presence or absence of reset) of a profit image at the time of continuous jackpot occurrence. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 1-1. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 1-2. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 1-6 (pseudo-start effect). It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 1-7 (another example of a pseudo start effect). It is a figure for demonstrating the housing display effect. It is a figure for demonstrating a special state (actual thing, image display effect). It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 2-2. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 2-3. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 2-4. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific operation effect (notice period). It is a figure for demonstrating the specific operation effect (operation validity period, result). It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 3-1. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 3-2. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 3-2. It is a figure for demonstrating the display method of a specific combination. 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 a specific example 4-5. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 4-6. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific look-ahead effect. 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 relay production. It is a figure (continuation of FIG. 31) for demonstrating the relay effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the final production (directing sound). It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 6-2. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 6-4.

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" without detailed description 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 start 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 game machine 1, the game ball is launched toward the game area 902 by operating the launching device 908. When a game ball flowing down the game area 902 wins a prize 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. 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 (the effect during change described later is started), but the notification of the winning / failing lottery result has not been completed yet. When the information exists, the newly acquired winning / failing lottery information is stored as hold information (strictly speaking, pre-change hold 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 showing the winning / failing lottery result, so-called (1) The effect of the middle part of the fluctuation. Although the "variation" or "rotation") has started, the notification of the result of the winning / failing lottery has not been completed. The changing hold symbol 11 (a symbol indicating the existence of the so-called "variable hold") corresponding to the information (sometimes referred to as information) and the winning / failing lottery information (hereinafter, the present / failing lottery information) for notifying the winning / failing lottery result have not been started. The pre-change hold symbol 12 corresponding to (sometimes referred to as pre-change hold information) 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 side.

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 pre-variation hold symbol 12 is in a state in which the game ball should be launched aiming at the first start area 904a (normal game state described later), the first pre-variation hold information (special figure 1 hold) is the pre-variation 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 of the decorative symbols 80 is selected and stopped. When the jackpot is won, the combination of the decorative symbols 80 selected from each decorative symbol group 80g and stopped becomes 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.

When the result of the winning / failing lottery is a big hit, a big hit game in which the big winning area 906 is opened is executed (a "privilege" called a big hit game is given to the player). The details of the jackpot game will be described later.

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

It should be noted that the average length of time (fluctuation time) required for the effect during fluctuation is shorter in the high base state than in the low base state. In other words, the winning / failing lottery result is notified at a better tempo in the high base state than in the low base state.

In the normal gaming state, the player launches the game ball aiming at the first starting area 904a (so-called starting area of FIG. 1). In this embodiment, so-called "left-handed" is performed. Since the first winning / failing lottery information is acquired when the game ball enters the first starting area 904a, the normal game state is the winning / failing lottery based on the first winning / failing lottery information (so-called special figure 1 lottery; hereinafter, the first winning / failing lottery). It is a gaming state in which the player plays with the aim of winning a big hit. On the other hand, in the special game state, the game ball is launched aiming at the second starting area 904b (so-called starting area of special drawing 2). In this embodiment, so-called "right-handed" is performed. Since the second winning / failing lottery information is acquired when the game ball enters the second starting area 904b, the special game state is the winning / failing lottery based on the second winning / failing lottery information (so-called special figure 2 lottery; hereinafter, the second winning / failing lottery). It is a gaming state in which the player plays with the aim of winning a big hit. In the special gaming state, 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, so that the game ball can be relatively easily placed in the second starting area 904b. enter in. Since any setting regarding the transition of the gaming state may be used, the description thereof will be omitted. Moreover, it is only an example that the game state as described above is set.

The gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is a so-called "V probability variation type" "ST machine". As jackpots, normal jackpots and special jackpots are set. After winning the normal jackpot, the game shifts to the second special gaming state (low probability, time saving) after the jackpot game is completed. The second special gaming state continues until the winning / failing lottery result is missed a predetermined number of times in a row (in the following explanation, from the start of a certain gaming state to the end of the gaming state without winning a jackpot). The number of misses is sometimes referred to as the "number of continuations"). The number of continuations of the second special gaming state (so-called time reduction number) in the present embodiment is 100 times. After winning the special jackpot, the player shifts to the first special game state (high probability / shortened time) after the jackpot game is completed. The number of continuations of the first special gaming state (so-called ST number (= M)) in the present embodiment is 150 times.

In the jackpot (big hit distribution) won in the first winning / failing lottery (special figure 1 lottery), 50% is a normal jackpot and 50% is a special jackpot (the so-called probability variation rate is 50%). The jackpot (big hit distribution) won in the second winning / failing lottery (special figure 2) is a 100% special jackpot (so-called probability variation rate is 100%) (see FIG. 3 (b)). When a special jackpot is won, the so-called V area (not shown) is opened in the jackpot game (if the game ball is launched aiming at the V area, the time for the game ball to enter is almost certainly released. ), The gaming state after the jackpot game ends is the special gaming state on condition that the gaming ball enters the V region. On the other hand, when a normal jackpot is won, the V area is not opened, or the game ball is opened to the extent that it is practically impossible for the game ball to enter, so that the game ball cannot enter the V area. However, the game state after the jackpot game ends is the normal game state.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned "V probability variation type" "ST machine" is just an example. Unless otherwise specified in the following description, the “V probability variation type” may not be used, and the probability variation ratio of the first winning / failing lottery and the second winning / failing lottery may be the same. Further, it may be a so-called "probability change loop machine" instead of the "ST" machine. Further, it may be a gaming machine having a so-called "two-kind" function (such as a "one-kind two-kind mixer"). In addition, the playability such as jackpot distribution can be changed as appropriate.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability in the low probability state (normal gaming state, second special gaming state) of the winning / failing lottery probability is about 1/319, and the jackpot probability in the high probability state (first special gaming state) is. It is about 1/100. The specific value of the jackpot probability can be changed as appropriate.

3) Profit image displayed in the jackpot game When the winning / losing lottery result is a jackpot, the jackpot game is executed. The jackpot game includes one or more unit games (so-called “round” games. Hereinafter, the ○ th unit game after the jackpot game is started may be referred to as a ○ round (game)). In the unit game, the large winning area 906 is opened until a predetermined closing condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the closing condition is satisfied when either C game balls win a prize or a predetermined time elapses after the large winning area 906 is opened. .. Basically, if the game balls are continuously fired toward the large prize area 906, C game balls enter the large prize area 906 before the predetermined time elapses. That is, the player can enjoy the benefit of winning at least C game balls in the large winning area 906. In this embodiment, C = 10. In addition, 10 prize balls are paid out when one game ball wins a prize in the large prize area 906.

The number of unit games (number of rounds) constituting the jackpot game can be set as appropriate. In the present embodiment, the jackpot won by the first winning / failing lottery (special drawing 1 lottery) is 4 rounds, and the jackpot won by the second winning / failing lottery (special drawing 2 lottery) is 10 rounds.

During the jackpot game, the profit image 20 is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 5). The profit image 20 shows the profit that the player has already obtained. The profit image 20 includes at least a numerical value representing the payout of balls in the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, a numerical value representing the (total) number of prize balls (hereinafter, may be referred to as a prize ball numerical value) is included. That is, when one game ball wins the large prize area 906, the prize ball value increases by 10. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls includes so-called over prizes (the 11th and subsequent prizes in one unit game). Further, instead of the number of prize balls, it may represent a "net increase" excluding the fired game balls. Further, in addition to the profit obtained by winning the large prize area 906, the profit obtained by winning the other prize area may be represented.

The profit image 20 (prize ball numerical value) is reset (set to 0) when the reset condition is satisfied. When the state shifts to the first special game state after the jackpot game is completed, the reset condition is satisfied when the switching time is reached in the first special game state. In other words, after the jackpot game (first jackpot game) is completed by winning the special jackpot (first jackpot), the game shifts to the first special game state and the jackpot game (later jackpot) is won again. If the later jackpot game) is to be executed, whether or not the profit image 20 is reset differs depending on whether the later jackpot winning time is before or after the switching time is reached. Specifically, it is as follows.

The switching time is a time when the first special game state is started after the jackpot game (the previous jackpot game) is completed, and the game is lost N times in a row. In this embodiment, N = 20. That is, the switching time is set to the time when 20 rotations have elapsed since the first special gaming state was started (see FIG. 4). As described above, the first special game state in the present embodiment ends when the game is disconnected 150 times in a row (ST number of times: M = 150 times), but in the middle of the first special game state. It means that the time point (the time point that is not the end time point) is the switching time point (N <M). Therefore, the first special game state does not end at the time of switching, but continues thereafter.

After the end of the previous jackpot game (see FIG. 5 (a)), the first special game state is started (see FIG. 5 (b)), and N times (20 times) are consecutively missed, and then the jackpot (after). If you win the jackpot), that is, if the event of winning the jackpot at a rotation speed of more than N times and M times or less (hereinafter, the event may be referred to as a continuous jackpot) occurs, the reset condition Is established, so that the profit image 20 (prize ball numerical value) is in a reset state at the start of the jackpot later (see FIG. 5 (c-2)). That is, in the later jackpot game, the prize balls obtained from 0 are added.

On the other hand, after the end of the previous jackpot game (see FIG. 5 (a)), the first special game state is started (see FIG. 5 (b)), and the jackpot (20 times) before the jackpot is continuously lost (see FIG. If an event (hereinafter, the event is sometimes referred to as a short-interval continuous jackpot) occurs in which the later jackpot is won, the reset condition is not satisfied, so at the start of the later jackpot. , The profit image 20 including the profit (prize ball) obtained in the previous winning game is displayed (see FIG. 5 (c-1)). That is, in the later jackpot game, the prize balls obtained in the later jackpot game are added to the prize balls obtained in the previous jackpot game.

When short-interval continuous jackpots occur twice or more in succession, the number of prize balls for three or more jackpot games is included in the profit image 20 (prize ball numerical value). That is, in a situation where so-called ST consecutive chan occurs, the profit image 20 is not reset unless a continuous jackpot usually occurs.

In summary, the previous jackpot game ends, the game shifts to the first special game state, and before the end of the first special game state (before the end of ST), the subsequent jackpot is won in a continuous jackpot. If the winning timing is before the switching time (20 rotations) (if it is a short-interval continuous jackpot), the profit image 20 is not reset (see FIG. 5 (c-1)), and the switching time. If it is later than that (if it is a continuous jackpot at normal intervals), the profit image 20 is reset (see FIG. 5 (c-2)). That is, if the later jackpot is won at a relatively early timing after the first special game state is started, the profit image 20 is not reset and the profit of the previous jackpot game and the profit of the later jackpot game are obtained. By showing them together, the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game appear to be one jackpot game (two or more jackpot games are made to appear as one jackpot game in a pseudo manner). In other words, to the player, it seems that one jackpot game (which actually includes two or more jackpot games) is making a lot of profits (it seems that the profits obtained from the jackpot game are large). It will contribute to the improvement of the taste of the game (improvement of the motivation to play).

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the profit image 20, the special game state, the display during the jackpot game, and the like 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 1-1
It is assumed that the unit game number image 22 is displayed during the jackpot game (see FIG. 6). The unit game number image 22 includes a numerical value (a numerical value indicating the number of rounds) that increases when one unit game (round) ends. The unit game number image 22 is normally reset at the time of continuous jackpot, but is not reset at the time of short interval continuous jackpot. That is, if a later jackpot is won after the switching time is reached after the previous jackpot game ends (see FIG. 6A), the unit game number image 22 is in a reset state at the start of the subsequent jackpot (FIG. 6). 6 (b-2)). On the other hand, if the later jackpot is won after the end of the previous jackpot game (see FIG. 6A) and before the switching time is reached, at the start of the subsequent jackpot, the unit game executed in the previous jackpot game The unit game number image 22 including the number is displayed (see FIG. 6 (b-1)).

By doing so, when a short-interval continuous jackpot occurs, the number of unit games including the unit games that make up the previous jackpot game is displayed, so the first jackpot game and the latter jackpot game are combined. The effect of making it look like one jackpot game will be enhanced.

In the case of this example, the actual number of rounds should not be displayed (in the example shown in FIG. 5, the display (“ROUND 〇”) is displayed) ( Alternatively, it should be displayed small so as not to stand out). This is because, as described above, when a short-interval continuous jackpot occurs, the number of unit games (number of rounds) including the previous jackpot game is displayed in the later jackpot game. When a short-interval continuous jackpot occurs and a display such as "ROUND1" is displayed in the first round (first unit game) of the subsequent jackpot game, the player who sees it will receive a new jackpot game. This is because it is easy to grasp that the game has been started, and the effect of indicating that the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game are one jackpot game is weakened.

〇Specific example 1-2
It is assumed that the control (determination method) of the time (fluctuation time) required for the effect during fluctuation is different before and after reaching the switching time point in the first special gaming state. Specifically, the fluctuation time is determined based on the winning / failing lottery result from among a plurality of candidate times (fluctuation patterns), and the shortest fluctuation time that can be set before the switching time is reached is after the switching time is reached. It shall be shorter than the shortest fluctuation time that can be set in. For example, the shortest fluctuation time before reaching the switching time is 0.5 seconds, and the shortest fluctuation time after reaching the switching time is 2.0 seconds (see FIG. 7). The shortest fluctuation time is the fluctuation time with the highest selection probability among the multiple candidate times, regardless of whether it is before or after the switching time is reached. Because of this setting, the average length of the fluctuation time before reaching the switching time point is shorter than the average length of the fluctuation time after reaching the switching time point. Further, at least before reaching the switching time point, the shortest fluctuation time (0.5 seconds) can be selected not only when the winning / failing lottery result is out of order but also when it becomes a big hit. That is, the jackpot may be notified in the shortest fluctuation time.

By doing so, the notification of the winning / failing lottery result before reaching the switching time point (up to 20 rotations) in the first special game state will proceed at a good tempo (high speed). Therefore, when short-interval continuous jackpots occur, the time required from the end of the previous jackpot game (start of the first special game state) to the start of the later jackpot game tends to be shorter, and the earlier jackpot game and the later jackpot are likely to be shortened. The effect of making the game appear as one jackpot game will be enhanced.

Before reaching the switching time point, the fluctuation time may be constant (only one type of time is a candidate for the fluctuation time). According to the above example, it is assumed that one fluctuation is completed in 0.5 seconds regardless of the result of the winning / failing lottery. By doing so, the maximum time required to reach the switching time point after the first special gaming state is started can be made constant (“variable time × D”). If D = 20 and the fluctuation time is 0.5 seconds as in the above embodiment, the maximum time is 10 seconds. That is, when a short-interval continuous jackpot occurs, the interval between the first jackpot and the second jackpot is a maximum of 10 seconds.

〇Specific example 1-3
The profit represented by the profit image 20 may include the profit during the first special gaming state. That is, the first special gaming state is a gaming state in which the game ball is launched (right-handed) toward the second starting area 904b, and the prize ball obtained thereby may be included. Of the regions that can be won by firing the game ball toward the second starting region 904b, only the prize balls obtained by winning a prize in a part of the regions may be the target of the profit represented by the profit image 20. By doing so, the profit image 20 (prize ball numerical value) displayed in the subsequent jackpot game when a short-interval continuous jackpot occurs is not only the profit obtained in the previous jackpot game, but also thereafter. It includes the profits obtained in the first special game state of.

〇Specific example 1-4
The control of the profit image 20 in the above embodiment shifts to the first special game state (high probability / shortened time) after the end of the previous jackpot game, and when the later jackpot is won in the first special game state. I explained that it is a thing, but after the end of the previous big hit game, it shifts to the second special game state (low probability, time saving), and it is also controlled when the later big hit is won in the second special game state. You may. In other words, if the player wins the jackpot after N times (N is less than the number of times the second special game state is continued) after shifting to the second special game state and before reaching the switching time point, which is a continuous loss. It is assumed that the profit image 20 is not reset, and if a jackpot is won after reaching the switching time point, the profit image 20 is reset.

〇Specific example 1-5
It has been explained that the first special game state in the above embodiment is the "ST" that ends when the game is missed M times in a row, but it is a state that continues until the next big hit (high probability, time saving). May be good. Whether or not the profit image 20 is reset may be determined depending on whether or not the profit image 20 is reset before or after the switching time point is reached, which is N consecutive times off from the start of the game state.

〇Specific example 1-6
It is assumed that the pseudo start effect is executed when the switching time at which the winning / failing lottery result is out of order is reached N times in a row after the first special gaming state is started. If N = 20 as in the above embodiment, it is assumed that the pseudo start effect is executed at the beginning of the 21st changing effect after the first special game state is started.

The pseudo start effect is an effect for making it appear that the first special game state is started from the time of switching. For example, if the name of the first special gaming state is named "○○ RUSH", displaying the pseudo start image 25 including the name is executed as a pseudo start effect (see FIG. 8). It should be noted that such a pseudo start image 25 is not displayed at the start of the first special game state (immediately after the end of the previous jackpot game). Further, as described above, since the pseudo start effect is executed during the 21st changing effect after the first special game state is started, the result of the winning / failing lottery corresponding to the 21st changing effect. The decorative symbol 80 for notifying is displayed in a small variation near the outer edge of the display area 911, so that the player does not easily notice that the effect during the variation is being executed (the symbol is changing). Will be done. Further, it is preferable that the reserved symbol 10 is not displayed while the pseudo start effect is being executed so that the player is less likely to notice that the variable effect is being executed. However, it does not deny that the reserved symbol 10 is displayed.

This gives the player the impression that the first special gaming state is started after the switching time (although the first special gaming state is actually started before the switching time is reached). Become. Therefore, if a later jackpot is won by the time the switching time is reached (a short-interval continuous jackpot occurs), a new jackpot game will be started without executing the pseudo start effect (for the pseudo start effect). It seems that the first special game state has not been started for the players who have come into contact with it), so the effect of making the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game appear as one jackpot game is further enhanced. It will be.

In addition, the fluctuation of the first rotation after reaching the switching time (the effect during the 21st fluctuation after the start of the first special game state) is forcibly regarded as a long fluctuation (fluctuation over a predetermined time) and fluctuates. At the beginning of the middle production, time is secured to execute the pseudo start production. In the present embodiment, the pseudo start effect is executed even when the jackpot is obtained at the 21st rotation (after the pseudo start effect is executed, the jackpot is notified). However, if the 21st rotation is a big hit, the pseudo start effect may not be executed. In other words, the pseudo start effect is executed to make it appear that the first special game state is to be started from now on, but when it is decided that a big hit will be made soon, it is meaningful to execute the pseudo start effect. If there is no such effect, the effect may not be executed.

In addition to the above display, or instead of the above display, the following display may be executed as a pseudo start effect. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that only a part of the display shown below is adopted.

Pseudo-number display It is assumed that the display of the pseudo-number of times 25n indicating that the first special game state ends when it is out of D consecutive times is executed as a pseudo-start effect (see FIG. 9A). In addition, D = MN. As in the above embodiment, if the number of continuations (ST number) of the first special gaming state (ST number) is M = 150 and N = 20, then D = 150-20 = 130. An image containing the number "130" (times) is displayed. By doing so, is the player in a state (ST130 times) in which the first special game state ends 130 times in a row (although the number of continuations is actually 150 times)? You will get the impression that. That is, the player starts the first special gaming state in which "the number of continuations = 130 times" after the switching time (although the first special gaming state is actually started before the switching time is reached). You will get the impression that. It is preferable that the pseudo number 25n is displayed together with the pseudo start image 25 including the name of the first special gaming state (example: XX RUSH) described above (at the same time) (FIG. 9). See (a)). This is because if the gaming state of the name continues for 25 n (130 times) of pseudo times, the probability that the player feels will increase.

-Selection effect It is assumed that the player can select the effect mode of the first special gaming state after reaching the switching time point (that is, the effect mode from the 21st to the 150th rotations) from a plurality of types of effect modes. For example, one of the effect mode A with the character A as the motif, the effect mode B with the character B as the motif, and the effect mode C with the character C as the motif is set, and depending on the set effect mode, It is assumed that the mode of the production changes during the change. However, the production mode does not affect the player's direct profit (ball output).

On the premise of this, it is assumed that the selection effect for selecting the effect mode is executed as the pseudo start effect. That is, it is assumed that the effect of prompting the player (selecting the desired effect mode) as to which of the effect modes A to C is set at the time of switching is executed (see FIG. 9B). Any specific mode of the selection effect (selection method) may be used. An image showing an operation method such as an operation means 70 (push button 71 or a cross key (not shown)) for performing a selection operation and a time until the selection is completed may be displayed.

In general, the selection effect that selects the effect mode is executed when a new state is started (in the middle of the game state (even though the same game state is maintained), and subsequent effects. It is not normal for a selection effect to determine the mode to occur). Therefore, by allowing such a selection effect to be executed when the switching time is reached, the player can (although the first special gaming state is actually started before the switching time is reached). You will get the impression that the first special game state will start after the time of switching.

-Company display As an advertisement for the player, a company display (corporate display) indicating the manufacturer or seller of the gaming machine may be displayed in the display area 911. In general, such a company display is often displayed at a clear "separation" such as at the end of a jackpot game or at the start of a new game state. It is assumed that such a company display is displayed as a pseudo start effect (see FIG. 9C). That is, it is assumed that the company display is displayed at the middle of the first special game state (at the time of switching). As mentioned above, since the company display is often displayed at the time when it becomes a clear delimiter, the company is displayed to the player (although the first special game state is actually started before the switching time is reached). After the display is displayed, you will get the impression that the first special game state has started.

-Caution display A display that calls attention to the player (caution display) may be displayed. Examples of the warning display include a display (see FIG. 9D) to warn of forgetting to remove (theft) a recording card such as a cash card or a card recording ball ejection information, or provided in the housing 1a of the gaming machine 1. There is a display (not shown) to be careful of injuries caused by contact with the convex part or the like. In general, such a warning display is often displayed at a clear "separation" such as at the end of a jackpot game or at the start of a new game state. It is assumed that such a warning display is displayed as a pseudo start effect. That is, it is assumed that the warning display is displayed in the middle of the first special game state (at the time of switching). As mentioned above, since the warning display is often displayed at the time when it becomes a clear delimiter, the player (although the first special game state is actually started before the switching time is reached) After the warning display is displayed, you will get the impression that the first special game state has started.

The pseudo start effect described in this example can also be used when the profit image 20 is not controlled as in the above embodiment (the control of the profit image 20 described in the above embodiment can be used. , Not a prerequisite for applying this example). For example, when it is desired to make the number of continuations of the special gaming state appear less than the actual number of continuations (when it is desired to appear N times less), the pseudo start effect as in this example may be executed.

4) Various effects The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute the following effects as the effects constituting the changing effect. In addition, it may be possible to execute only a part of the following effects.

4-1) Housing display effect The image displayed in the display area 911 during the variable effect is defined as the variable image 30. The variable image 30 includes at least the decorative pattern 80 and the background image 30b displayed as the background thereof. As will be described in detail later, the housing display effect changes so that the variable image 30 becomes smaller. However, in the state where the housing display effect is not generated (normal state), the variable image 30 is generated. Is displayed over the entire display area 911 (see FIG. 10A).

The housing display effect is from the above-mentioned normal state to a special state in which a change occurs so that the variable image 30 becomes smaller. Basically, the variable image 30 (see FIG. 10A) displayed on the entire display area 911 seems to be zoomed out (as if it was "shifted" from the display area 911). ) Is displayed (see FIGS. 10 (b) and 10 (c)). By making such a display, a region in which the variable image 30 is not displayed (hereinafter, may be referred to as a non-reference region 911a) is generated in the display region 911. At least a part of the housing 1a (including the game board 90) of the gaming machine 1 is displayed in the non-standard region 911a (at least a part of the housing 1a is displayed as an "image"). The positional relationship between the housing 1a (image) displayed in the display area 911 and the variable image 30 (display area 911) when the special state is reached is maintained. That is, the housing display effect changes from the normal state as if zoomed out with the variable image 30 as the center, and as a result, it looks as if the housing 1a existing around the display area 911 is projected. It is a production that leads to a special state. In the present embodiment, the display area 911 (variable image 30) is displayed so as to be displaced straight backward (two-dimensional displacement occurs), but the three-dimensional displacement is displayed. It may be. That is, in the state where the housing display effect is generated, the outer edge representing the display area 911 may be represented in a substantially parallel quadrilateral shape.

As described above, in the housing display effect, the change from the normal state to the special state occurs, and the continuity of the variable image 30 is maintained from the normal state to the special state (see FIG. 10). As described above, when the variation image 30 includes at least the decorative symbol 80, the variation of the decorative symbol 80 (note that the variation referred to here is not completely stopped, for example, a pseudo-swaying motion). The continuity of (which shall include the stopped state) is maintained. For example, immediately before the change from the normal state to the special state (zoom out of the fluctuating image 30) occurs, the fluctuating image 30 includes the changing decorative symbol 80 of "5.1.7" from the left. If so (see FIG. 10 (a)), the zoom-out is started while the decorative symbol 80 of the "5.1.7" is displayed (see FIG. 10 (b)). The continuity of fluctuation of the decorative symbol 80 is maintained even during zooming out.

Further, the variable image 30 includes a background image 30b (note that the background image 30b is omitted in some drawings). If the variable image 30 is a "moving image" that changes with time, the continuity of the background image 30b as a "moving image" is maintained from the normal state to the special state (see FIG. 10).

Further, in the present embodiment, the variable image 30 includes the reserved symbol 10. That is, when the housing display effect occurs, the variable image 30 including the reserved symbol 10 is zoomed out. Assuming that the winning / failing lottery information is not newly acquired (the number of holdings does not change) when the housing display effect occurs, the number of holding symbols 10 included in the variable image 30 does not change. Further, if the winning / failing lottery information is newly acquired while the housing display effect is being executed (during zooming out), a new reserved symbol 10 is displayed even during zooming out (FIG. 10). (B) → See the change in (c)). That is, the increase of the reserved symbol 10 is reflected even in the middle of the housing display effect.

As described above, in the housing display effect in the present embodiment, the continuity of the variable image 30 is maintained from the normal state to the special state. In addition, the timing at which the housing display effect occurs is indefinite. That is, the timing at which the change from the normal state to the special state starts is indefinite. Since the mode of the variable image 30 at the time when the change is started can change (varies) each time, the specific mode (part of the variable image 30) of the housing display effect is the variation at the above time. If the aspects of the image 30 are not exactly the same, they are different.

The housing display effect is an effect of projecting an image of the gaming machine 1 "self" on the display area 911. However, the effect is achieved by maintaining the continuity of the variable image 30 as in the present embodiment. Will look more realistic (it looks like the gaming machine 1 that is really currently playing is displayed).

The housing display effect in the present embodiment is zoomed out to a position where the light emitting unit 35 provided in the housing 1a is projected. The light emitting unit 35 is provided in the upper part of the housing 1a (above the display area 911), and the light emitting unit 35 is represented as an image in the non-reference region 911a in the display area 911 (image light emitting unit 35x). A special state is defined as a state in which the image is zoomed out to a position where the image is projected (a state in which the portion including the light emitting portion 35 in the housing 1a is displayed) (see FIG. 10C).

After the special state is set, an image in which the image light emitting unit 35x emits light is displayed, and at the same time, the "real / image light emitting effect" in which the actual light emitting unit 35 also emits light is executed (see FIG. 11). That is, in the "actual / image light emitting effect", the effect of the tangible object actually provided in the housing 1a and the effect of the image representing the tangible object (the effect of the tangible object represented by the image) are executed at the same time. It is an interesting production. After the effect using the image light emitting unit 35x and the actual light emitting unit 35 is completed, the variable image 30 returns to the normal state displayed in the entire display area 911.

In the present embodiment, it is set as a chance-up effect that the housing display effect (actual / image light emission effect) occurs. In other words, it is more probable that the winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the certain changing effect will be a big hit when the housing display effect occurs in a certain changing effect ((big hit) reliability). ) Is high.

Even if the displacement from the normal state to the special state is started, the actual / image emission effect may not be executed. That is, it is considered that the chance is increased that the real / image light emitting effect is executed, and the actual / image light emitting effect is not executed and returns to the original state (the variable image 30 is returned to the normal state displayed in the entire display area 911). (Return) may be set as non-chance up. By doing so, the variable image 30 is displaced (zoomed out) until the image light emitting unit 35x is displayed, and the player wishes that the actual / image light emitting effect is executed. Become.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the items related to the housing display effect 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 2-1
It has been explained that the variable image 30 includes the decorative symbol 80 and its background image 30b, and its continuity is maintained even when the housing display effect occurs. When the housing display effect occurs while the including variable image 30 is displayed, the continuity of the effect image is also maintained (the effect image is not always displayed in the changing effect). No). For example, when a character image representing a predetermined character is displayed as an effect image and the housing display effect occurs while the character image is moving from right to left over time, the normal state to the special state The continuity of movement of the character image is maintained.

〇Specific example 2-2
After the housing display effect is generated, it is assumed that an operation effect that urges the player to operate the operation means 70 can be generated. Specifically, in a special state, the operating means 70 (for example, the push button 71) provided in the housing 1a of the gaming machine 1 is displayed, and the player is urged to operate the operating means 70. .. That is, in the housing display effect, the variable image 30 is displayed so as to zoom out, and the operating means 70 provided outside the display area 911 is displayed as an image (the image button 35y is displayed). It is assumed that the variable image 30 is zoomed out until. On top of that, an operation effect that encourages the operation of the operation means 70 is generated (see FIG. 12). In this case as well, the continuity of the variable image 30 is maintained. In this way, the housing display effect can also be used for the operation effect.

In the case of this example, it is preferable that the change of the actual push button 71 and the change of the image button 35y are linked. For example, the actual push button 71 is provided with a light emitting body, and the actual push button 71 emits light and the image button 35y also emits light (display as if the button represented by the image is emitting light). (See FIG. 12). By doing so, the operation target (push button 71) of the operation effect becomes clear.

For the operation effect, an operation validity period during which the operation of the operation means 70 is effective is set. The normal state is restored when the operation of the operation means 70 (one operation (single operation)) is performed during the operation valid period. After returning to the normal state, the result of the operation effect is shown in the display area 911. If the operation means 70 is not operated during the operation valid period, the operation returns to the normal state when the operation valid period ends, and the result of the operation effect is shown. The operation effect can also be an effect showing the result of the winning / failing lottery. In this case, if the result of the lottery is a big hit, the result may be a success, and if the result is a loss, the result may be a failure.

In the case of the present example, even if the housing display effect is started and the special state is set, the image operating means 70 may not be displayed in the display area 911 and may return to the normal state. That is, whether or not the variable image 30 zooms out until an image (image button 35y) representing the operation means 70 provided in the housing 1a is displayed is a branch of whether or not the operation effect is executed. It is assumed that it has been set. In this case, it is preferable that the execution of the operation effect is a more advantageous event for the player than the non-execution of the operation effect. That is, in the former case, the jackpot reliability of the winning / failing lottery result is higher than in the latter case. In the latter case, it may be set to determine that the winning / failing lottery result will be out of order. By doing so, the player desires to zoom out to the state where the operating means 70 is displayed.

〇Specific example 2-3
The housing display effect (actual / image light emitting effect) in the above embodiment includes an effect by a tangible object (for example, a light emitting unit 35) actually provided in the housing 1a and an effect by an image (image light emitting unit 35x) representing the tangible object. Although it has been explained that and are executed at the same time, a contradiction between the two effects may occur. For example, it is assumed that an event (see FIG. 13A), in which the actual light emitting unit 35 emits light in white, but the image light emitting unit 35x (light emitting unit 35 represented by the image) emits light in red, can occur.

In this case, it is advisable to set the jackpot reliability to be different (the degree of chance up is different) depending on whether a contradiction occurs or not. According to the above example, when both the actual light emitting unit 35 and the image light emitting unit 35x emit white light (see FIG. 13B), the actual light emitting unit 35 is white and the image light emitting unit 35x is white. The jackpot reliability is set to be different from that when the light is emitted in red (see FIG. 13 (a)). By doing so, it becomes an interesting production form in which the player pays attention to whether or not the production by the actual tangible object and the production by the image showing the tangible object are inconsistent.

〇Specific example 2-4
In the housing display effect in the above embodiment, the effect of the tangible object (for example, the light emitting unit 35) actually provided in the housing 1a and the effect of the image representing the tangible object (image light emitting unit 35x) are executed at the same time. However, one of them may be executed first. For example, the image light emitting unit 35x emits light (see FIG. 14 (a)), and then the actual light emitting unit 35 emits light (see FIG. 14 (b)). The image light emitting unit 35x may continue to emit light even after the actual light emitting unit 35 emits light, or the image light emitting unit 35x may end the light emission. In this case, the production by the image becomes a production form in which the production by the actual tangible object is foretold. Further, when the opposite is true, the actual production by the tangible object becomes the production form in which the production by the image is announced.

4-2) Specific operation effect In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the specific operation effect as a kind of operation effect that urges the player to operate the operation means 70. The specific operation effect is an effect that urges the player to perform a single operation of the push button 71, which is one of the operation means 70. The push button 71 can be changed to a special mode in which the player can perceive that the normal mode and the normal mode are different. The special aspect in the present embodiment is a state in which the push button 71 is vibrated (vibration state), and the normal mode is a state in which the push button 71 is not vibrating (non-vibration state). Since the vibrating device itself for vibrating the push button 71 is known, the description thereof will be omitted.

The period for executing the specific operation effect is the operation valid period (the period during which the player is prompted to operate) and the notice period, which is the period before the operation valid period is started. It is divided. In the operation valid period, an image (meter image) showing the rest (elapsed) of the operation valid period, an image showing the push button 71 to be operated, and an image requesting a single operation (an image including the characters "press"). ) Is displayed (see FIG. 16 (a)). That is, the operation valid period is a period during which the player is actually required to perform the operation.

The notice period is an introduction part of the operation validity period (a part for notifying that the operation validity period will start from now on). In the present embodiment, the push button 71 changes from the normal mode to the special mode during the notice period. Specifically, the process of changing from the normal mode (see FIG. 15 (a)) to the special mode (see FIG. 15 (b)), returning to the normal mode, and changing to the special mode again is repeated a plurality of times. In the present embodiment, the push button 71 is in the special mode a total of three times throughout the notice period (it is in the normal mode at the start of the operation valid period).

During the notice period, the effect image 40 is displayed in the display area 911 as the push button 71 changes from the normal mode to the special mode. In this embodiment, the effect image 40 is displayed when the pushbutton 71 is in a special mode (see FIG. 15B). As described above, since the push button 71 is in the special mode a total of three times during the notice period, the effect image 40 is displayed a total of three times throughout the notice period. In the present embodiment, the effect image 40 is hidden when it is in the normal mode (see FIG. 15A).

The effect image 40 is configured to gradually expand from the side where the push button 71 is provided. In the present embodiment, since the push button 71 is provided on the lower side of the display area 911, an image (moving image) in which the display range increases with time from the lower edge of the display area 911 is displayed as the effect image 40. NS. Further, since the special aspect in the present embodiment is "vibration", an image as if it is an effect due to the influence of the vibration is displayed (see FIG. 15B). In the present embodiment, an image representing "ripples" spreading around the push button 71 is displayed as the effect image 40.

After such a notice period, the operation valid period (see FIG. 16A) is entered. When the operation means 70 that satisfies the conditions is operated during the operation valid period (see FIG. 16B), the operation valid period ends, and the result of the effect (result favorable to the player (success result; FIG. 16 (c-1)) or a result unfavorable to the player (failure result; see FIG. 16 (c-2)). Since the specific operation effect in the present embodiment is an effect in which a single operation is promoted. When the push button 71 is operated once during the operation valid period, the operation valid period ends and the result is displayed. If the operation means 70 that satisfies the conditions is not operated during the operation valid period, the operation is performed. The result shifts to the end of the valid period (time up). In the present embodiment, the result itself indicates the result of the winning / failing lottery. That is, the winning / failing lottery corresponding to the changing effect including the specific operation effect. If the result is a big hit, it leads to a success result (including a reversal pattern that pretends to be a failure result), and if it is off, it leads to a failure result. The setting may be such that the jackpot reliability is higher in the case of the result than in the case of the failure result.

As described above, in the present embodiment, since the effect image 40 is displayed in accordance with the vibration of the push button 71 (which is a special mode), the vibration of the push button 71 is emphasized. In particular, the effect image 40 in the present embodiment has a mode in which the push button 71 gradually expands from the side where the push button 71 is provided, that is, a mode in which the effect image 40 appears to be generated by the vibration of the push button 71. high.

Further, in the present embodiment, the push button 71 vibrates in the advance notice period before the operation valid period of the specific operation effect is started, and the effect image 40 is displayed at the same time, so that the player can operate the operation target. The position of the push button 71 can be easily grasped, and it can be predicted that the operation of the push button 71 will be prompted from now on. That is, it is possible to smoothly prepare for the operation before the operation validity period.

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 3-1
It is assumed that a plurality of types of images are set as the effect images 40 that can be displayed. For example, the first effect image 41 may be displayed (see FIG. 17 (a)), or the second effect image 42 may be displayed (see FIG. 17 (b)). Then, it is more likely that the result of the specific operation effect will be more advantageous to the player when the second effect image 42 is displayed than when the first effect image 41 is displayed during the notice period. Set. If the result of the specific operation effect shows the result of the lottery, it is said that the jackpot reliability is higher when the second effect image 42 is displayed than when the first effect image 41 is displayed. That is. By doing so, the effect form is such that the player pays attention to the aspect (type) of the effect image 40.

In addition, in the case of this example, the special mode of the operation means 70 (push button 71) may be set differently depending on the mode (type) of the displayed effect image 40. For example, as the vibration mode of the push button 71, a first special mode (vibration “small”) (see FIG. 17 (a)) and a second special mode (vibration “large”) in which the vibration is larger than that (vibration “large”) (FIG. 17 (Fig. 17). b) It is assumed that (see) is set. Then, the first effect image 41 is displayed in the case of the first special mode, and the second effect image 42 is displayed in the case of the second special mode. In this case, the difference between the first effect image 41 and the second effect image 42 may be the size of the image (maximum size). That is, since the "vibration" is larger in the second special mode than in the first special mode, the second effect image 42 is larger than the first effect image 41 (as in the above embodiment, "vibration" is larger. If the "ripple" is the effect image 40, the size of the "ripple" is different depending on the magnitude of the "vibration"). By doing so, it is possible to clearly indicate whether the operating means 70 (push button 71) is in the first special mode or the second special mode (the magnitude of the “vibration”) by the difference in the effect image 40. (The invisible difference in "vibration" can be represented by the difference in the effect image 40).

〇Specific example 3-2
It is set that the chance is increased that the effect image 40 is displayed. That is, when the push button 71 vibrates, the effect image 40 may be displayed (see FIG. 18A) or may not be displayed (see FIG. 18B). That is, during the notice period, the push button 71 may vibrate, but the effect image 40 may not be displayed (except for the decorative symbol 80 and the reserved symbol 10, it is displayed in the display area 911. The images differ in the presence or absence of the effect image 40). Then, when the effect image 40 is displayed and the vibration of the push button 71 is emphasized, there is a possibility that the result of the specific operation effect will be more advantageous to the player than when the effect image 40 is not displayed. Set to a high setting. If the result of the specific operation effect shows the result of the lottery, it means that the jackpot reliability is higher when the effect image 40 is displayed than when it is not displayed. By doing so, the player pays attention to whether or not the effect image 40 is displayed when the push button 71 vibrates.

〇Specific example 3-3
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the operating means 70 (push button 71) is in a vibrating state, which is a special mode, but it is possible for the player to recognize that the mode is different from the normal mode (normal state). Other aspects can be set as special aspects as long as they are. For example, the push button 71 may be provided with a light emitting body (for example, an LED), and the light emitting body may be set as a normal mode and a light emitting state as a special mode. That is, the setting is such that the difference between the normal mode and the special mode can be visually recognized by the player. The illuminant may emit light in the normal mode as well. That is, the emission color of the illuminant as a normal aspect and the emission color of the illuminant as a special aspect are set differently. In the case of as in this example, it is preferable that the effect image 40 is matched with the emission color of the illuminant. For example, if it is set as a special mode that the light emitting body emits light in red, the effect image 40 is assumed to exhibit red.

As described in Specific Example 3-1 above, if two or more modes are set as the effect image 40, it is white when the light emitter is the first special mode that emits white light. The first effect image 41 exhibiting red color is displayed (see FIG. 19A), and the second effect image 42 exhibiting red color is displayed when the light emitter is in the second special mode of emitting red light (FIG. FIG. 19 (b))). By linking the emission color of the light emitting body and the color of the effect image 40 in this way, the enhancement effect of the effect image 40 that the operation means 70 (push button 71) is in a special mode is enhanced. Will be done.

〇Specific example 3-4
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the operation means 70 (push button 71) changes from the normal mode to the special mode in the notice period before the operation valid period, and the effect image 40 is displayed accordingly. The change from the normal mode to the special mode and the display of the effect image 40 in accordance therewith may occur during the operation valid period. Further, the operation means 70 (push button 71) may be changed from the normal mode to the special mode in a state showing the result of the specific operation effect, and the effect image 40 may be displayed accordingly.

4-3) Design effect In the present embodiment, a symbol effect is generated as an effect constituting the changing effect. The symbol effect is an effect using the decorative symbol 80. Specifically, it is an effect showing that the situation is advantageous to the player by setting X symbol combinations as a specific combination. X is a number constituting a combination of decorative symbols 80 indicating the result of the winning / failing lottery. That is, in this embodiment, X = 3. If X = 2 or more, the number of decorative symbols 80 constituting the specific combination can be changed as appropriate.

The specific combination is not the same "three sets of decorative symbols 80" shown when it becomes a big hit. That is, it is a so-called "chance eye" that is different from the combination that notifies the jackpot winning. In the present embodiment, a combination in which the three decorative symbols 80 are arranged from the left so as to be continuous in a specified order (see FIG. 20B) is a specific combination. Specifically, combinations arranged in ascending order from the left, such as "1 ・ 2 ・ 3", "2 ・ 3 ・ 4", "3 ・ 4 ・ 5", etc., are defined as specific combinations. Although each decorative symbol 80 is shown in the drawing as including only "numbers", it may include characters and the like associated therewith. Further, in the normal state, each decorative symbol 80 includes a part other than the "number" such as a character, but may be displayed as including only the "number" when a specific combination is constructed. Also, those that return from the last number (9) to the first number (1) in the specified order, such as "8.9.1" and "9.1.2", are also included in the "ascending order". good.

When the symbol effect is generated, the fluctuation of 80 g of each decorative symbol group is stopped or pseudo-stopped, and then the specific combination is displayed. Here, "stop" means a time point at which a combination indicating a certain winning / losing lottery result is confirmed and displayed. That is, at the end of the effect during fluctuation, the fluctuation of all the decorative symbol groups 80 g is stopped. On the other hand, the "pseudo-stop" refers to a state in which the player appears to be stopped, but is slightly moving. Therefore, the "pseudo-stop" time point is not the end time point of the fluctuating effect (it can be said that it is the time point at which the fluctuating effect appears to have ended).

In the present embodiment, a specific combination is displayed when indicating that a so-called pseudo continuous effect occurs. Since the pseudo continuous effect itself is known, detailed description thereof will be omitted, but after the fluctuating decorative symbol 80 (see FIG. 20 (a)) is temporarily stopped (see FIG. 20 (b)), the variation is started again. (Re-variating) (see FIG. 20C) is repeated once or a plurality of times during the production during one variation. It is set so that the jackpot reliability of the target winning / failing lottery result (the winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the changing effect including the pseudo continuous effect) increases as the number of times of the re-variation increases. The combination at the time of "pseudo stop" when this pseudo continuous effect occurs is defined as a specific combination. In other words, the specific combination is a combination indicating that a pseudo continuous effect (revariation) occurs.

Unlike this, a specific combination may be used as a "chance eye" as a so-called look-ahead effect. In the look-ahead effect, one or a plurality of consecutive wins / misses for which the notification that the jackpot reliability of a certain win / fail lottery result (target win / fail lottery result subject to the look-ahead effect) has increased is completed before the target win / fail lottery result is completed. As suggested by the changing production of the lottery result (previous winning / failing lottery result), the combination indicating the winning / failing lottery result (missing) of the destination becomes a specific combination (chance eye) as a look-ahead effect. It is conceivable to do so. In this case, the combination when the fluctuation of the decorative symbol 80 is "stopped" is set as a specific combination as an indication of the result of the previous winning / failing lottery (missing).

The three decorative symbols 80 that make up the specific combination are highlighted as follows. As described above, in the specific combination in the present embodiment, three decorative symbols 80 (numbers) are arranged in ascending order. That is, the number of the left decorative symbol 80, the number of the middle decorative symbol 80, and the number of the right decorative symbol 80 are "continuous" (serial numbers). These three decorative symbols 80 are displayed so as to become smaller and smaller in ascending order (see FIG. 20 (b)). That is, the left decorative symbol 80 is displayed in the largest size, the middle decorative symbol 80 is displayed next, and the right decorative symbol 80 is displayed in the smallest size. The size of each decorative symbol 80 shall be defined by the length in the vertical direction. That is, it is assumed that the larger the distance from the uppermost end to the lowermost end of the symbol, the larger the symbol. In the state before the specific combination is constructed, basically, each decorative symbol 80 has the same size.

The rules for specific combinations (chance eyes) differ depending on the gaming machine. As in the present embodiment, when the decorative symbols 80 are arranged in the specified order as a specific combination, the highlighting is made so that the size of the symbols gradually decreases in the specified order as described above. , Each symbol seems to be arranged in numerical order from the front, and it is emphasized that the specific combination is "ascending order (order)". For the player, there is an advantage that the law of a specific combination is easy to understand.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which items related to design production 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 4-1
It has been explained that the highlighting in the above embodiment is such that the decorative symbols 80 constituting the specific combination are displayed so as to be gradually reduced in the specified order (ascending order), but are displayed so as to be gradually increased in the order. It may be the one (see FIG. 21). In the case of this example, the magnitude relation of the numbers and the magnitude relation of the symbols are linked (the larger the number, the larger the display), which is an easy-to-understand production mode.

〇Specific example 4-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the decorative symbols 80 constituting the specific combination are arranged in "ascending order", but those arranged in "descending order" may be used as a specific combination (both "ascending order" and "descending order" are specific combinations. It may be a setting that is, or a setting that is a specific combination only in "descending order"). Even in the case where the "descending order" is a specific combination, the size is gradually reduced from left to right (the left decorative symbol 80 is the largest and the right decorative symbol 80 is the smallest) as in the above embodiment. Can be considered. By doing so, the magnitude relationship of the numbers and the magnitude relationship of the symbols are linked. It should be noted that the descending order includes those that return from the first number (1) to the last number (9) in the specified order, such as "1.9.8" and "2.1.9". good.

Further, in a setting in which both "ascending order" and "descending order" are set as a specific combination, it is conceivable that the direction of change in the size of the symbol is different between "ascending order" and "descending order". For example, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), in the case of "ascending order", each decorative symbol 80 is displayed so as to gradually decrease from left to right (see FIG. 22 (a-1)), while "descending order". In the case of, each decorative symbol 80 may be displayed so as to gradually increase from left to right (see FIG. 22 (a-2)) (it seems to be located in front in numerical order). .. On the contrary, as shown in FIG. 22 (b), in the case of "ascending order", each decorative symbol 80 is displayed so as to gradually increase from left to right (see FIG. 22 (b-1)). , In the case of "descending order", it is conceivable to display each decorative symbol 80 so as to gradually decrease from left to right (see FIG. 22 (b-2)) (in both "ascending order" and "descending order"). The magnitude relationship of numbers and the magnitude relationship of symbols shall be linked). By doing so, the direction in which the size of the symbol becomes smaller (larger) differs depending on whether the order is "ascending" or "descending". Therefore, either "ascending" or "descending" It becomes easy to determine whether or not a specific combination of is established. When both "ascending order" and "descending order" are a specific combination, it is more advantageous for the player to have one of "ascending order" and "descending order" than to have the other. It is advisable to set (the jackpot reliability of the target winning / failing lottery result is high). In this case, whether it is a specific combination of "ascending order" or a specific combination of "descending order" is a matter of concern for the player, so either "ascending order" or "descending order" is established. It can be said that it is of great significance to make it easy to determine whether or not it has been done.

〇Specific example 4-3
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the decorative symbols 80 are arranged in a specified order (ascending order) as a specific combination, but other combinations may be a specific combination. That is, the "law" of the specific combination may be different.

When two or more decorative symbols 80 of the same type are included in a specific combination, the size of the decorative symbols 80 of the same type may be the same in the highlighted state. For example, if the configuration is set so that the middle decorative symbol 80 and the right decorative symbol 80 are of the same type as a specific combination, such as "1 ・ 2 ・ 2" and "2 ・ 3 ・ 3". It is assumed that the sizes of the middle decorative symbol 80 and the right decorative symbol 80 are the same, but the sizes of these two decorative symbols 80 and the left decorative symbol 80 are different (see FIG. 23). By doing so, the player can easily find that a combination (but not a jackpot combination) in which two decorative symbols 80 (medium decorative symbol 80 and right decorative symbol 80) are of the same type is regarded as an opportunity. Can be grasped. Even in this case, the smaller the number, the closer it may appear to be (larger) (see FIG. 23 (a)), and conversely, the larger the number, the closer it is located. It may appear (larger) as if it were (see FIG. 23 (b)).

〇Specific example 4-4
Since the decorative symbols 80 constituting the specific combination change in size in a specified order, the two adjacent decorative symbols 80 are larger in the other than in one. In the above embodiment, the decorative symbol 80 located on the left is as large as 80. On the premise of this, it is assumed that the highlighting is such that a part of the relatively small decorative symbol 80 overlaps with a part of the relatively large decorative symbol adjacent thereto. For example, if a specific combination of "2, 3, 4" is displayed, a part of the left side of the "3" symbol is displayed so as to be covered by a part of the right side of the "2" symbol. It is assumed that the part on the left side of the symbol "4" is displayed so as to be covered by the part on the right side of the symbol "3" (see FIG. 24). By doing this, it seems that the decorative symbols 80 that are displayed larger are located in front of them, so the difference in size of each decorative symbol 80 is emphasized, and it is easier to understand that they are arranged in the specified order. Will be shown.

In the case of the present example, it is preferable to separate the image layer representing each decorative symbol 80 constituting the specific combination in order to facilitate the control of the image. The larger the image layer representing the decorative symbol 80 is set as the front layer (according to the above embodiment, the left decorative symbol 80 is the frontmost image layer and the right decorative symbol 80 is the rearmost image layer. (Represented).

〇Specific example 4-5
The symbol effect shall include a change from a normal display to a highlight display in which the X decorative symbols 80 constituting the specific combination have the same size. Explaining the case where a specific combination of "1 ・ 2 ・ 3" is displayed as an example, immediately after the fluctuation of each decorative symbol group 80g is stopped or pseudo-stopped, the three decorative symbols 80 "1 ・ 2 ・ 3" are displayed. They are of the same size (normally displayed) (see FIG. 25 (b)). From that state, the middle decorative symbol 80 is smaller than the left decorative symbol 80, and the right decorative symbol 80 is smaller than the intermediate decorative symbol 80, and the highlighting state is changed (FIG. 25 (c)). )reference). For example, the size of the left decorative symbol 80 is maintained (magnification is 1.0 times) as compared with the size in the normal display state, but the medium decorative symbol 80 is 0.75 times and the right decorative symbol 80 is 0.75 times. A change occurs that is 0.50 times. That is, when changing from the normal display to the highlight display, the display magnification of each decorative symbol 80 is made different (the smaller the display magnification in the highlighted state, the smaller the magnification).

In this way, before the highlighting is performed, the decorative symbols 80 constituting the specific combination are set to the normal display in which the size is the same, so that the decorative symbols (when highlighted) are in the specified order. It can be shown more clearly that the sizes of 80 are different.

〇Specific example 4-6
As for the highlighting, it is assumed that the X decorative symbols 80 are "perspective display". If the highlighting is such that each decorative symbol 80 becomes smaller from left to right as in the above embodiment, it is defined as "perspective display" in which the vanishing point P exists on the right side of the display area 911. That is, assuming an upper virtual line P1 and a lower virtual line P2 whose width gradually narrows toward the right side of the display area 911, the upper side of each decorative symbol 80 is along the upper virtual line P1 and the lower side is along the lower virtual line P2. (The intersection of the upper virtual line P1 and the lower virtual line P2 is the vanishing point P) (see FIG. 26). By doing so, it becomes more emphasized that the decorative symbols 80 are arranged in the specified order.

4-4) Specific look-ahead effect In the present embodiment, a specific look-ahead effect is generated as an effect constituting the changing effect. As described above, in the look-ahead effect, one or a series of notifications that the jackpot reliability of a certain win / fail lottery result (target win / fail lottery result subject to the look-ahead effect) has increased is completed before the target win / fail lottery result. This is suggested by the changing effect (the previous changing effect) of the plurality of winning / failing lottery results (the previous winning / failing lottery result). If the variable effect of the target change lottery result is the target variable effect, the previous variable effect is executed before the target variable effect is started. A specific look-ahead effect occurs as a type of this look-ahead effect. Specifically, the result of the previous winning / failing lottery is out of order, and the specific look-ahead effect constitutes the ending part including the end point of the changing effect of the destination to notify the loss (the time of completion of the out-of-order notification). appear.

The fluctuating effect that constitutes the specific look-ahead effect includes the following first to third stages. The first stage (see FIGS. 27 (a) and 27 (d)) is a stage in which the reference image 50 of the display area 911 is displayed. The reference image 50 is an image including a changing decorative symbol 80 (decorative symbol group 80 g) and a background image 30b displayed as a background thereof. In the present embodiment, the reserved symbol 10 is also included in the reference image 50 (the background image 30b is also the background of the reserved symbol 10). In other words, it can be said that the first stage is a normal state before the specific look-ahead effect is started. In the present embodiment, the reference image 50 is displayed in the entire display area 911 in the first stage.

The second stage after the first stage (see FIGS. 27 (b) and 27 (e)) is a state in which the reference image 50 is displayed as if it were displaced with respect to the display area 911. That is, in the first stage, the reference image 50 is displayed over the entire display area 911, and the reference image 50 is displaced with respect to the display area 911 to reach the second stage. Since the reference image 50 is displaced with respect to the display area 911, in the second stage, the outer edge of the reference image 50 that was not visible in the first stage (the portion corresponding to the outer edge of the display area 911 in the first stage). ) Is visually recognized. In this embodiment, a change occurs in which the reference image 50 appears to be displaced rearward. That is, in the second stage, the outer edge of the reference image 50 is displayed in a substantially rectangular shape. The reference image 50 may appear to be displaced in at least one of the vertical direction and the horizontal direction with respect to the display area 911. Further, the reference image 50 may appear to be three-dimensionally displaced with respect to the display area 911. For example, in the second stage, the outer edge of the reference image 50 may be displayed in a substantially parallel quadrilateral shape.

When shifting from the first stage to the second stage, the continuity of the content represented by the reference image 50 is maintained. That is, if the decorative pattern 80 included in the reference image 50 fluctuates, or if the background image 30b is a moving image, the continuity is maintained (it seems to the player that the shape of the image representing the same content has changed). ). In other words, even in the second stage, at least 80 g of any of the decorative symbols (either left, middle, or right) is changing (in the middle of the previous changing effect).

The third step after the second step (see FIGS. 27 (c) and 27 (f)) is a step in which the reference image 50 returns to the original state (the same size as the first step). That is, as in the first stage, the reference image 50 returns to the state of being displayed on the entire display area 911. Therefore, the outer edge of the reference image 50 displayed in the second stage disappears by shifting to the third stage. The reference image 50 returns to the same size as the first stage, and the combination of the decorative symbols 80 included in the reference image 50 is a combination indicating "off" (off combination). Where the specific look-ahead effect is executed in the changing effect of the destination that notifies the result of the previous winning / failing lottery, the wrong combination that notifies the result of the previous winning / failing lottery is displayed. That is, the third stage includes the end time point of the previous changing effect, and is a stage in which the out-of-order combination of the decorative symbols 80 indicating the previous winning / failing lottery result (missing) is displayed. This means that such an out-of-order combination is displayed substantially at the same time when the reference image 50 returns to its original size.

As for the specific look-ahead effect, the probability of a big hit of the target winning / failing lottery result increases as the number of times of the effect during the change (the number of times of look-ahead) increases. One or more of the fluctuating effects that constitute the specific look-ahead effect are assumed to include the first to third stages described above (note that the examples shown in FIG. 27 are (a) to (c). Is a one-time look-ahead, and (d) to (f) are a subsequent one-time look-ahead). That is, once the reference image 50 is displayed as if it is displaced with respect to the display area 911, it returns to the original state and the previous winning / failing lottery result (disappearance) is notified. In this way, since the deviation is notified after the action of "shifting" the reference image 50 occurs, it is easy to understand that the look-ahead has occurred (the fluctuation in which the action occurs is included in the number of look-aheads). It is easy to understand that it is a fluctuation).

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the specific look-ahead 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 5-1
In the second stage, since the reference image 50 is displayed as if it is displaced with respect to the display area 911, an area (non-reference area 911a) in which the reference image 50 is not displayed is generated in the display area 911. It is assumed that the mode of the image displayed in the non-standard region 911a (hereinafter referred to as the non-standard image 51) suggests the reliability of the specific look-ahead effect, that is, the jackpot reliability of the target winning / failing lottery result. For example, when the first non-standard image 511 is displayed as the non-standard image 51 (see FIG. 28 (b-1)), the second non-standard image 512 (the mode is different from the first non-standard image 511). Is displayed (see FIG. 28 (b-2)), and the second non-standard image 512 is displayed more than the first non-standard image 511 is displayed in the second stage. It is set that the jackpot reliability of the target winning / failing lottery result is higher. As described above, in the specific look-ahead effect, the jackpot reliability of the target hit / miss lottery result increases as the number of look-aheads increases. However, if the number of look-aheads is the same, the first non-standard image 511 is displayed. However, the jackpot reliability is higher when the second non-standard image 512 is displayed. A configuration may be configured in which three or more types of non-standard images 51 having different jackpot reliability are set.

In the specific look-ahead effect in which the effect during the previous change occurs twice or more (the number of look-aheads is two or more), the non-reference image 51 may be changed (stepped up) in the middle. For example, the first non-standard image 511 is displayed in the second stage of the changing effect two before the target changing effect, and the second stage in the changing effect one before the previous one. (Ii) There may be a case where the non-standard image 512 is displayed. In addition, in the case of such a setting, there are two cases where the second non-standard image 512 is displayed for both the fluctuating effect of the previous two and the fluctuating effect of the previous one. In the previous variable production, the first non-standard image 511 was obtained, but in the previous variable production, the jackpot reliability of the target hit / miss lottery result is higher than in the case of the second non-standard image 512. It may be set high. That is, the jackpot reliability may be set as the number of times the non-standard image 51 with high reliability is displayed through the specific look-ahead effect (through the effect during fluctuation of two or more times ahead) is increased.

〇Specific example 5-2
The shape (outer shape) of the outer edge of the reference image 50 in the second stage may be different. Specifically, the outer shape of the reference image 50 in the state of the largest change from the first stage (when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the second stage) may differ each time the specific look-ahead effect occurs. do. For example, the outer shape of the reference image 50 in the second stage may be the first form (see FIG. 29 (b-1)), or may be a second form different from the first form (FIG. 29 (b-)). 2) Refer to). Then, the jackpot reliability of the target winning / failing lottery result is set higher in the case of the second form than in the case of the first form. As described above, in the specific look-ahead effect, the jackpot reliability of the target hit / miss lottery result increases as the number of look-aheads increases. However, if the number of look-aheads is the same, the outer shape of the reference image 50 becomes the first form. It means that the jackpot reliability is higher in the case of the second form than in the case. It may be configured in which three or more types of outer shapes having different jackpot reliability are set.

In the specific look-ahead effect in which the effect during the previous change occurs twice or more (the number of times of look-ahead is two or more), the outer shape of the reference image 50 may be changed (stepped up) in the middle. For example, in the second stage of the fluctuating effect two before the target changing effect, the outer shape of the reference image 50 is the first form, and in the second stage of the fluctuating effect one before. May be set in some cases where the outer shape of the reference image 50 is the second form. In addition, in the case of such a setting, when both the fluctuating effect of the previous two and the fluctuating effect of the previous one are in the second form, it is the case of the two previous ones. In the fluctuating effect, which was the first form, in the previous fluctuating effect, the jackpot reliability of the target winning / failing lottery result may be higher than in the case of the second form. That is, the jackpot reliability may be set to be higher as the number of times the outer shape of the reference image 50 having higher reliability is obtained through the specific look-ahead effect (through the effect during fluctuation of two or more times ahead) is increased.

〇Specific example 5-3
Whether or not the combination of the decorative symbols 80 shown in the third stage (the combination indicating that the effect during the change is out of order) is the predetermined combination (chance eye) (see FIG. 30 (b-1)). (See FIG. 30 (b-2)) may be set as a branch of whether or not the jackpot reliability of the target winning / failing lottery result is increased. That is, if the chance eye is established, the look-ahead effect is generated, and if the chance eye is not established, the look-ahead effect is not generated (note that in FIG. 30, the decorative symbol 80 inside is “7”. Is set as a chance eye).

In this case, the timing at which the chance eye is likely to be established becomes conspicuous by the mode change (change from the second stage to the third stage) of the reference image 50. In other words, the change to the second stage functions as a warning that suggests the possibility of establishing a chance (look-ahead occurrence). That is, the setting is such that the probability that the chance is established is higher when the change from the first stage to the second stage occurs than when it does not occur.

〇Specific example 5-4
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the combination of the decorative symbols 80 shown in the third stage is a wrong combination indicating that the winning / failing lottery result is a mistake, but a combination indicating that the winning / failing lottery result is a big hit. May be displayed. That is, it is assumed that the same three sets of decorative symbols 80 may be displayed in accordance with the third stage. That is, the change of the reference image 50 from the first stage to the second stage to the third stage can be used for the notification of the jackpot.

4-5) Relay effect A specific effect may occur as an effect that constitutes a variable effect. The specific effect is a kind of so-called super reach effect, and leads to an advantageous ending indicating that the situation has become favorable to the player or a disadvantageous ending indicating that the situation has become unfavorable. The favorable ending indicates that the result of the winning / failing lottery was a big hit. That is, the advantageous ending is reached only when the result of the winning / failing lottery is a big hit. If the favorable ending is not reached, a disadvantageous ending is reached. If the result of the lottery is wrong, it will result in a disadvantage. Any specific mode of the specific effect leading up to the ending may be used. In the specific effect in the present embodiment, a friendly character (a character on the player side) and an enemy character fight against each other (see FIG. 31 (a)). It is advantageous to display the image in which the ally character wins (see FIG. 31 (b-1)), and the image in which the ally character is defeated (including the case where the reversal effect described later occurs) is displayed. It is set as a disadvantageous ending (see FIG. 31 (b-2)).

A reversal effect may occur in a changing effect in which a specific effect occurs. The reversal effect can occur only when the specific effect has a disadvantageous ending. Specifically, the reversal effect is an effect that overturns the fact that a disadvantageous ending has been reached and indicates that the result of the winning / failing lottery is a big hit. That is, it can be said that the reversal effect is a big hit confirmation effect that can occur only when the winning / failing lottery result is a big hit. As long as the player can grasp that the disadvantageous ending has been overturned, any specific mode of the reversal effect may be used. In the present embodiment, the display of an image indicating that the defeated ally character has been revived occurs as a reversal effect (see FIG. 32 (a)). After the reversal effect, the combination of the decorative symbols 80 stops at the combination indicating the jackpot (the jackpot is confirmed and displayed).

That is, when a specific effect occurs, if the result of the winning / failing lottery is a big hit, the specific effect leads to an advantageous ending (see FIG. 31 (b-1)), so that the big hit is notified or a disadvantageous ending is reached (Fig. After 31 (b-2)), the reverse effect is generated (see FIG. 32 (a)), so that the jackpot is notified. If the result of the winning / failing lottery is wrong, a disadvantageous ending (see FIG. 31 (b-2)) is reached and the reversal effect does not occur (see FIG. 32 (b)). In addition, in the case where a specific effect occurs, when the winning / failing lottery result is a big hit, most of them are notified after reaching an advantageous ending. That is, it is rare that a reverse effect occurs (for example, the setting is such that the reverse effect occurs only at 5% of the jackpot).

After the specific effect reaches a disadvantageous end (see FIG. 31 (b-2)), the switching image 60 is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 31 (c)). The switching image 60 is displayed regardless of the presence or absence of the reverse effect. That is, when a disadvantageous ending is reached, the switching image 60 of the same mode is displayed every time regardless of whether or not the reversal effect occurs. In the present embodiment, a solid black image (blackout image) covering the entire display area 911 is displayed as the switching image 60. Along with the switching image 60, an image such as a decorative symbol 80 may be displayed small in the vicinity of the outer edge of the display area 911.

If the result of the winning / failing lottery is a big hit, the reverse effect actually occurs after the displayed switching image 60 is erased (see FIG. 32 (a)). On the other hand, if the result of the winning / failing lottery is out of order, the reverse effect does not occur even if the switching image 60 is erased (in the present embodiment, the image in which the decorative symbol 80 is stopped in a combination indicating the omission is displayed. , The loss is confirmed) (see FIG. 32 (b)). That is, after the switching image 60 displayed after reaching the unfavorable ending is erased, it is known whether or not the reversal effect actually occurs (note that "revealing" here means the reversal being executed. It means that the production can be seen, that is, it cannot be "cleared" in the situation before the reversal production actually occurs). It can be said that the switching image 60 is an image displayed for changing the scene after the specific effect reaches a disadvantageous end.

If the specific effect has reached a disadvantageous end, but the reversal effect occurs after that (when the winning / failing lottery result is a big hit), the relay effect occurs before the reversal effect actually occurs. In the present embodiment, a predetermined effect sound (a short sound of about several seconds) is output from the speaker 95 as a relay effect (in the drawing, the effect sound is indicated by the characters “Pickin”) (FIG. 31). (C-1)). Further, in the present embodiment, the relay effect (output of the effect sound) is executed when the switching image 60 is displayed (the output of the sound effect ends before the switching image 60 is erased). .. The relay effect does not occur when the reverse effect does not occur (when the winning / failing lottery result is out of order) (the predetermined effect sound (“pickin” sound) is not output, and other sounds. May be output) (see FIG. 31 (c-2)).

Here, the above-mentioned effect sound (sound of "Pickin") is a "big hit confirmation sound" that can be output regardless of whether or not a specific effect is executed. That is, even in a fluctuating effect in which the specific effect is not executed (a jackpot variation that does not include the specific effect), a jackpot confirmed effect (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as a fixed effect) in which the effect sound is output may occur. For example, a definite effect may suddenly occur even during a symbol change in which reach is not established (see FIG. 33). Therefore, a player who has played to some extent may come into contact with the finalized effect due to a jackpot fluctuation.

As described above, the relay effect outputs the same effect sound as the final effect. That is, the relay effect is the same as the final effect. The relay effect can occur only when the reverse effect occurs. However, by making the relay effect the same mode as the final effect, a player who knows the existence of the final effect will have a disadvantage. It is possible to know in advance that (off) will be overturned, and the flow of the production leading to the reversal effect can be smoothed (it is possible to easily grasp that the reversal effect has occurred).

Further, in the present embodiment, after the unfavorable ending, the switching image 60 is displayed in the display area 911 regardless of whether or not the reverse effect is generated (regardless of the result of the winning or losing lottery). Then, when the reverse effect is generated, the effect sound is output when the switching image 60 is displayed (relay effect is generated). That is, when the same switching image 60 as usual is displayed (when the same effect as usual is executed as "visually appealing effect"), when an effect sound that is not normally output is output ("" When something different from usual is executed as "a production that appeals to the auditory sense"), a reversal production will occur. In short, it means that the images to be identified are displayed in the display area 911 depending on the presence or absence of the effect sound depending on whether the reverse effect is generated or not. In general, the player will pay more attention to the "visually appealing effect" displayed in the display area 911, so that the "visually appealing effect" performed in the display area 911 is the same as usual. At that time, when an unusual "auditory appeal" occurs, there is a possibility of feeling uncomfortable. That is, the playability that the reverse effect is generated when there is a "uncomfortable feeling" due to the output of the effect sound is realized.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which matters related to the relay 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 6-1
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the switching image 60 of the same mode is displayed regardless of whether or not the reversal effect occurs after the specific effect reaches a disadvantageous end. The configuration may be such that the image 60 is not displayed. That is, when the reverse effect is not generated, the first switching image is displayed, but when the reverse effect is generated, the second switching image having a different mode from the first switching image is displayed. When the reverse effect occurs, the effect sound is output (the relay effect is executed) when the second switching image is displayed.

〇Specific example 6-2
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the output of the effect sound is generated as a relay effect before the reverse effect is generated, but other forms of effect may be generated as the relay effect. However, as described above, since the relay effect needs to be an effect that makes the player feel uncomfortable, the effect is not an effect in which a predetermined image is displayed in the display area 911 (the display area that the player pays the most attention to). It is preferable that the effect is not the effect executed in 911). For example, it is conceivable that the light emitting unit 35 provided in the gaming machine 1 emits light (excluding the effect that a predetermined portion of the display area 911 emits light) as a relay effect. That is, if the light emitting unit 35 emits light in a predetermined mode (see FIG. 34 (b-1)) after the specific effect reaches a disadvantageous end (see FIG. 34 (a)), a reverse effect occurs (see FIG. 34 (c)). (Refer to -1)), the reversal effect does not occur unless the light is emitted in the predetermined mode (when the light is not emitted at all (see FIG. 34 (b-2) or when the light is emitted in a mode other than the predetermined mode). ) Refer to) Configuration.

〇Specific example 6-3
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the effect sound output as the relay effect has the same aspect as the effect sound output as the final effect that can occur even in the changing effect in which the specific effect does not occur. , Different from this, the sound of the relay effect and the sound of the final effect may be different.

〇Specific example 6-4
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the reverse effect is determined to occur when the relay effect in which a predetermined effect sound is output occurs after the unfavorable ending, but the effect sound is output. Even if it is done, the reverse effect may not always occur. That is, it is more likely that the reverse effect will occur when the effect sound is output after the unfavorable ending than when the effect sound is not output. In this way, the generation of the effect sound is limited to the suggestion of the occurrence of the reverse effect.

In addition, a plurality of types of production sounds that can be generated as a relay effect may be provided, and the probability that the reverse effect will occur may differ depending on which production sound is output. For example, there are cases where the first production sound is output after a disadvantageous ending (see FIG. 35 (a-1)), and the second production sound (a mode different from that of the first production sound) is output. In some cases (see FIG. 35 (a-2)), it is more likely that the reverse effect will occur when the second effect sound is output than when the first effect sound is output. do. In addition, when the second effect sound is output, it may be set to confirm that the reverse effect is generated. By doing so, the playability in which the player pays attention to the mode of the directed sound is realized.

5) 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
A winning game execution means for executing a winning game when the winning / failing lottery result is a hit, and a gaming state in which the game is played aiming at winning the winning / failing lottery result, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. The game state setting means capable of setting the game state and a display means for displaying a profit image showing the profit already obtained in the hit game are provided, and the game is started after the end of the previous hit game. When the winning game is executed after passing through the special gaming state, the winning / failing lottery result is usually won after reaching the switching time at which the winning / failing lottery result is lost N times in a row after the special gaming state is started. When a continuous hit occurs, the profit image is displayed in the subsequent hit game in a reset state, while a short-interval continuous hit in which the winning / failing lottery result is won before reaching the switching time is reached. When it occurs, the gaming machine is characterized in that the profit image including the profit obtained in the previous winning game is displayed in the later winning game. However, the special gaming state continues even when the switching time point is reached.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, when short-interval continuous hits occur, the first hit game and the second hit game are as if they were one hit games, and the one hit game is profitable. Because it can be seen, the taste of the game is improved (it contributes to the improvement of the motivation to play).

・ Means 1-2
The winning game includes one or more unit games in which a predetermined winning area is opened until the closing condition is satisfied, and in the winning game, an image of the number of unit games that increases when the unit game ends is displayed. When the short-interval continuous hit occurs, the unit game number image including the number of the unit games executed in the previous hit game is displayed in the subsequent hit game. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
By doing so, when a short interval continuous hit occurs, the unit game number image including the number of unit games of the previous hit game is displayed in the later hit game, so that the previous hit game is displayed. And the effect that the later hit game seems to be one big hit game is enhanced.

・ Means 1-3
A variation time determining means for determining the variation time from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol displayed on the display means to the stop in the mode of indicating the winning / failing lottery result is provided, and before the switching time point is reached in the special gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the shortest fluctuation time of the above is shorter than the shortest fluctuation time after reaching the switching time point.
By doing so, the interval between the first hit game and the second hit game when a short interval continuous hit occurs becomes shorter, so that the first hit game and the second hit game are one big hit game. The visible effect is enhanced.

・ Means 1-4
According to any one of claims 1 to 3, the transition to the normal gaming state is triggered by the fact that the winning / failing lottery result is lost M times in a row after the special gaming state is started. The described gaming machine. However, it is assumed that N <M.

・ Means 2-1
A winning game execution means for executing a winning game when the winning / failing lottery result is a hit, and a gaming state in which the game is played with the aim of winning the winning / failing lottery result, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. The game state setting means capable of setting the game state is provided, and when the switching time at which the winning / failing lottery result is lost N times in a row after the special game state is started is reached. A gaming machine characterized in that a pseudo start effect is executed to make it appear that a special gaming state is started after the switching time. However, the special gaming state continues even when the switching time point is reached.
By doing so, it is possible to make it appear that the special game state is started from the middle of the special game state, so that the range of the game is widened.

・ Means 2-2
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine shifts to the normal gaming state when the winning / failing lottery result is lost M times in a row after the special gaming state is started. However, it is assumed that N <M.
・ Means 2-3
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the pseudo-start effect includes a display of a pseudo number of times indicating that the special gaming state continues until the special gaming state is continuously deviated D times. However, D = MN.
By doing so, it is possible to make the special gaming state in which the number of continuations is actually M times appear as if it is D times.

・ Means 2-4
The effect mode of the special gaming state after reaching the switching time point is set to any one of a plurality of types of effect modes, and the pseudo start effect is a favorite of the plurality of types of the effect modes. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine includes a selection effect that allows the player to select.
By doing so, the effect of appearing that the special gaming state is started from the time of switching is enhanced.

・ Means 2-5
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the pseudo start effect includes a company indication indicating a manufacturer or a seller of the gaming machine.
By doing so, the effect of appearing that the special gaming state is started from the time of switching is enhanced.

・ Means 3-1
A display means having a display area, and a changing effect executing means for executing a changing effect from the start of change of the decorative symbol displayed in the display area to the stop of the decorative symbol in an manner according to the result of the winning / failing lottery. As an effect constituting the changing effect, a change occurs so that the changing image becomes smaller from the normal state in which the changing image for the changing effect is displayed in the entire display area. It is possible to execute a housing display effect in which at least a part of the housing is displayed in a portion of the display area where the variable image is not displayed, and the normal state to the special state can be executed. A gaming machine characterized in that the continuity of the fluctuating image is maintained.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, the continuity of the fluctuating image is maintained even in a special state, so that the gaming machine (housing) actually playing is displayed as if it is really displayed. It can be a production.

・ Means 3-2
The variable image includes the decorative symbol that is displayed in a variable manner, and the means 3-1 is characterized in that the continuity of the variation of the decorative symbol included in the variable image is maintained from the normal state to the special state. The gaming machine described in.
By doing so, the effect of making the actually playing gaming machine (housing) appear as if it is really displayed is enhanced.

・ Means 3-3
A storage means for storing the winning / failing lottery information used for the winning / failing lottery is provided up to a predetermined number, and the variable image is a reserved symbol indicating the existence of the winning / failing lottery information for which notification of the corresponding winning / losing lottery result has not been completed. 3 means including, when new winning / failing lottery information is acquired while the housing display effect is being executed, the reserved symbol corresponding to the winning / failing lottery information is newly displayed. -1 or the gaming machine according to means 3-2.
By doing so, the effect of making the actually playing gaming machine (housing) appear as if it is really displayed is enhanced.

・ Means 3-4
A light emitting portion is provided in the housing, and at least a part of the housing including the light emitting portion is displayed in a portion of the display area where the variable image is not displayed in the special state. The gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-3, wherein an image emitted by the image light emitting unit is displayed and the light emitting unit emits light.
By doing so, it becomes an interesting effect that the light emitting unit actually provided in the housing and the light emission of the image (image light emitting unit) representing the light emitting unit are linked.

・ Means 4-1
A display means having a display area, an operation means that can be operated by the player, and an operation means that can be changed into a normal mode and a special mode that can be recognized by the player's sense of being different from the normal mode, and the above-mentioned operation. An effect image is provided in the display area in accordance with the change of the operation means from the normal mode to the special mode in the specific operation effect. A gaming machine characterized in that is displayed.
The gaming machine can perform an interesting operation effect (specific operation effect) in which the effect image emphasizes that the operation means has become a special mode.

・ Means 4-2
The gaming machine according to means 4-1 characterized in that the effect image is an image displayed in the display area so as to gradually spread from the side where the operation means is provided.
By doing so, it seems that the image is changed due to the effect of the operating means having a special mode (the effect of enhancing the special mode by the effect image is enhanced).

・ Means 4-3
The specific operation effect includes an operation valid period in which the operation of the operating means is effective and a notice period prior to the operation valid period. The gaming machine according to means 4-1 or means 4-2, wherein an effect image is displayed in the display area in accordance with the change in mode.
In this way, by making the operation means a special mode and displaying the effect image in the notice period before the operation validity period, the position of the operation means to be operated can be easily grasped, and the position of the operation means to be operated can be easily grasped from now on. It is possible to predict in advance that the operation of the operating means will be prompted.

・ Means 5-1
A situation that is advantageous to the player by setting a specific combination of the display means for displaying a plurality of types of decorative symbols in which the specified order is defined and the combination of the X decorative symbols, which is a symbol showing the result of the winning / failing lottery. The specific combination is a combination in which X consecutive decorative symbols are arranged in the specified order, and the specific combination is provided at the time of the symbol effect. A gaming machine characterized in that the X decorative symbols constituting the above are highlighted so as to gradually become smaller or larger in the specified order.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is possible to clearly show that a specific combination has been constructed.

・ Means 5-2
The decorative symbols include numbers set according to the type, and the specified order is the order of the numbers. In the highlighting, the X decorative symbols constituting the specific combination are the numbers. The gaming machine according to means 5-1 characterized in that the numbers are displayed so as to gradually become smaller or larger in order.
By doing so, it becomes possible to easily grasp that it is a specific combination that the decorative patterns are arranged in the order of numbers.

・ Means 5-3
The two adjacent decorative symbols constituting the specific combination are characterized in that a part of the relatively small decorative symbol is displayed so as to overlap a part of the relatively large decorative symbol in the foreground. The gaming machine according to means 5-1 or means 5-2.
By doing so, the difference in the size of each decorative symbol constituting the specific combination is emphasized (it is easy to understand that the size of the decorative symbol changes in the specified order).

・ Means 5-4
The symbol effect is any of means 5-1 to 5-3, characterized in that the X decorative symbols constituting the specific combination include a change from the normal display to the highlight display having the same size. The gaming machine described in Crab.
By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the highlighting is a different size of each decorative pattern (the player can easily notice the highlighting).

・ Means 6-1
A display means having a display area, and a changing effect executing means for executing a changing effect from the start of change of the decorative symbol displayed in the display area to the stop of the decorative symbol in an manner according to the result of the winning / failing lottery. This is an effect that is executed while the previous changing effect, which is the changing effect, is being executed before the target changing effect, which is the changing effect, regarding the target winning / failing lottery result is started. The specific look-ahead effect is provided with a look-ahead effect execution means for executing a specific look-ahead effect that suggests that the probability that the target hit / miss lottery result will be a hit has increased. The first step in which the image is displayed, the second step in which the reference image is displayed as if it were displaced with respect to the display area after the first step, and the reference image after the second step Along with returning to the original, the decorative pattern included in the reference image is set to show the deviation, and the third stage in which the result of the winning / failing lottery corresponding to the above-mentioned changing effect is notified is included. A game machine characterized by that.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is possible to clearly show that the look-ahead effect is occurring.

・ Means 6-2
In the second step, the reference image is displayed as if it is displaced with respect to the display area, so that the first non-reference image is displayed in the non-reference area generated in the display area. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when a second non-standard image having a mode different from that of the first non-standard image is displayed, it is more likely that the target winning / failing lottery result will be a big hit.
In this way, it is possible to suggest the reliability of the target winning / failing lottery result by using the non-standard area that inevitably occurs in the second stage.

・ Means 6-3
It is probable that the target winning / failing lottery result will be a big hit when the outer shape of the reference image in the second stage is in a second form different from the first form than in the case where the outer shape is in the first form. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by a high value.
In this way, the reliability of the target winning / failing lottery result can be suggested by the outer shape of the reference image in the second stage.

・ Means 6-4
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first step and the third step are in a state where the reference image is displayed in the entire display area.

・ Means 7-1
The result of the winning / failing lottery as an effect constituting the operating means that can be operated by the player and the effect during the change from the start of the change of the decorative symbol indicating the winning / failing lottery result to the stop of the decorative symbol in the manner corresponding to the winning / failing lottery result. A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect that leads to an advantageous end indicating that the player has won or a disadvantageous end that is the end when the advantageous end is not reached, and the unfavorable end as an effect constituting the specific effect. When the specific effect in the changing effect is not executed, it is provided with a reversal effect executing means for executing a reversal effect indicating that the result of the lottery has been won. There may be a definite effect that determines that the lottery result will be a win, and if the reversal effect occurs, the definite effect will occur after the disadvantageous ending and before the reversal effect occurs. A gaming machine characterized in that a relay effect having the same aspect as the effect is generated.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, since the relay effect of the same mode as the final effect is generated before the reverse effect is generated, the flow of the effect is easy to understand (for a player who knows the final effect).

・ Means 7-2
The gaming machine according to means 7-1, wherein the final effect and the relay effect are effects in which a predetermined effect sound is output.
It is conceivable that the output of the sound indicating the jackpot confirmation is generated as a relay effect.

・ Means 7-3
In the case of the disadvantageous ending, a predetermined switching image is displayed, and after the switching image is deleted, it is known whether or not the reversing effect actually occurs, and when the reversing effect occurs. The gaming machine according to means 7-1 or means 7-2, wherein the relay effect occurs while the switching image is being displayed.
By doing so, only the player who notices that the relay effect is generated when the switching image is displayed can grasp the occurrence of the reverse effect in advance (relay). When the player feels uncomfortable due to the occurrence of the production, the reversal production is realized).

1 Pachinko machine 1a Housing 10 Pending symbol 11 Variable pending symbol (Floating pending information)
12 Pre-change hold symbol (pre-change hold information)
20 Profit image (Prize ball value)
22 Unit number of games Image 25 Pseudo start image 25n Pseudo number of times 30 Variable image 30b Background image 35 Light emitting part 35x Image light emitting part 35y Image button 40 Effect image 41 First effect image 42 Second effect image 50 Reference image 51 Non-standard image 511th (1) Non-standard image 512 Second non-standard image 60 Switching image 70 Operating means 71 Push button 80 Decorative symbol 904 Start area 904a First start area 904b Second start area 906 Grand prize area 91 Display device 911 Display area 911a Non-standard area 95 Speaker

Claims (4)

A display means having a display area and
A changing effect executing means for executing a changing effect from the start of change of the decorative symbol displayed in the display area to the stop of the decorative symbol in a mode according to the result of the winning / failing lottery.
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As an effect constituting the fluctuating effect, a change occurs so that the fluctuating image becomes smaller from the normal state in which the fluctuating image for the fluctuating effect is displayed in the entire display area, and the resulting effect. It is possible to execute a housing display effect in which at least a part of the housing is displayed in a portion of the display area where the variable image is not displayed.
A gaming machine characterized in that the continuity of the fluctuating image is maintained from the normal state to the special state. The variable image includes the decorative symbol that is displayed in a variable manner.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the continuity of the variation of the decorative symbol included in the variation image is maintained from the normal state to the special state. A storage means for storing the winning / failing lottery information used for the winning / failing lottery up to a predetermined number is provided.
The variable image includes a pending symbol indicating the existence of the winning / failing lottery information for which notification of the corresponding winning / losing lottery result has not been completed.
1. The gaming machine according to claim 2. A light emitting unit is provided in the housing, and the housing is provided with a light emitting unit.
In the special state, at least a part of the housing including the light emitting unit is displayed in the portion of the display area where the variable image is not displayed, and then the image emitted by the image light emitting unit is displayed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the light emitting unit emits light.

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