JP2022019892A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suggesting a possibility in which a continuous performance is generated, in a clearly understandable manner.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: a display device having a display area; and performance execution means for executing a continuous performance including a unit performance which is performed twice or more times. In the continuous performance, a number image indicating a generation number of the unit performance, is displayed on the display area, and in a reference state in which it is not determined whether a second unit performance is started and the continuous performance is executed, sometimes a continuous suggestive image is displayed on the display area for suggesting as if the generation number of the unit performance were once.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

A gaming machine capable of performing a continuous effect such as a pseudo continuous effect is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-08682

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of making it easy to understand the suggestion that continuous production may occur.

The gaming machine according to the present invention made to solve the above problems includes a display device having a display area and an effect executing means for executing a continuous effect including two or more unit effects, and in the continuous effect. Is a reference state in which a number image showing the number of occurrences of the unit effect is displayed in the display area, and it is not known whether or not the second unit effect is started and the continuous effect is executed. It is characterized in that a continuous suggestion image indicating that the number of occurrences of the unit effect is once may be displayed in the display area.

The gaming machine according to the present invention can make it easy to understand the suggestion that continuous production may occur.

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 gaming state (transition of a gaming state). It is a figure for demonstrating the activation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the activation effect (continuation of FIG. 4 (in the case of activation at a normal timing)). It is a figure for demonstrating the activation effect (continuation of FIG. 4 (in the case of activation at a special timing)). 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 1-3. It is a figure for demonstrating a pseudo continuous effect (the number of times image). It is a figure for demonstrating a continuous suggestion image. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 2-1. 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 kind of a stage (directing style). It is a figure for demonstrating a special stage change. It is a figure (reference figure) for demonstrating an example of a conventional stage change. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 3-3. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 3-4. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 3-5. It is a figure for demonstrating the inside display mode, the outside display mode, and the cover display mode of the target decorative design. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific symbol control. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 4-3. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 4-4. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific effect. It is a figure for demonstrating a character production. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 5-1. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 5-2. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 5-4. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 5-5. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 5-6. It is a figure for demonstrating image displacement effect (battle effect including image displacement effect). It is a figure (continuation of FIG. 33) for explaining the image displacement effect (the battle effect including the image displacement effect). It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 6-1. It is a figure (the 1) for demonstrating a specific example 6-2. It is a figure (the second) for demonstrating a specific example 6-2. It is a figure (the 1) for demonstrating a specific example 6-3. It is a figure (the second) for demonstrating a specific example 6-3. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 6-4.

1) Basic configuration of a gaming machine Hereinafter, an embodiment of the 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. Unless otherwise specified, the various images in the following description include 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 constituting the 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 ball by colliding with the game ball flowing down. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes in various modes depending on the conditions when it collides with the game nail.

In such a gaming machine 1, the gaming ball is launched toward the gaming area 902 by operating the launching device 908. When a game ball flowing down the game area 902 wins a prize area such as a start area 904 or a large prize area 906, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by a 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 be omitted. As for these, those having the same structure as a known gaming machine can be applied.

The jackpot lottery is executed by the winning / failing lottery means provided on the control board (not shown) triggered by the winning of the game ball in the starting area 904. In the present embodiment, as the starting region 904, a first starting region 904a (so-called “special drawing 1” starting region) and a second starting region 904b (so-called “special drawing 2” starting region) 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 is 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 fluctuation 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 of changing the effect of notifying the result of the winning / failing lottery (from the start of the change of the decorative symbol 80 (decorative symbol group 80g) to the effect of completely stopping with the combination showing the result of the winning / failing lottery, so-called (1) The effect of the middle part of the fluctuation. Although it may be referred to simply as "variation" or "rotation"), the notification of the result of the winning / failing lottery has not been completed. The variable pending symbol 11 (symbol indicating the existence of the so-called "variable pending") corresponding to the information (sometimes referred to as information) and the winning / losing lottery information (hereinafter, the present / fail 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). The order in which the notification of the winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the pre-change pending symbol 12 is completed (so-called pending “digestion order”) is earlier as the one closer to the variable pending symbol 11.

An upper limit is set for the maximum number of stored information on hold before fluctuations. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of stored first change pre-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-change reserved symbols 12 may be displayed (see FIG. 2). .. If the game ball should be launched aiming at the first start area 904a (normal game state described later), the first pre-change hold information (special figure 1 hold) is the pre-change hold symbol 12 If the game ball should be launched aiming at the second starting area 904b (special game state described later), the second pre-change 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 starts to change, and finally each decorative symbol group 80 g. One decorative symbol 80 is selected from and stopped. When the jackpot is won, the combination of the decorative symbols 80 selected from each decorative symbol group 80g and stopped is a predetermined combination (for example, three sets of the same decorative symbols 80). If it is out of the question, it will be a combination other than that (other than the combination that will be a big hit).

An image showing various information (so-called "small symbol" or the like) may be displayed in the vicinity of the outer edge of the display area 911 so as not to be conspicuous (the illustration of 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. If 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).

2) Game state, etc. The game state in which the player plays with the aim of winning a big hit 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 advantageous to the player as compared with 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 big hit is high, and is 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 is a high base state (low probability / time saving) in which the game ball easily enters the starting area 904.

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 win / fail lottery information is acquired when the game ball enters the first start area 904a, the normal game state is the win / fail lottery based on the first win / fail lottery information (so-called special figure 1 lottery; hereinafter, the first win / fail lottery). It is a game state in which the player plays with the aim of winning a big hit. On the other hand, in the special gaming state, the gaming ball is launched aiming at the second starting region 904b (so-called starting region of FIG. 2). In this embodiment, so-called "right-handed" is performed. Since the second win / fail lottery information is acquired when the game ball enters the second start area 904b, the special game state is the win / fail lottery based on the second win / fail lottery information (so-called special figure 2 lottery; hereinafter, the second win / fail lottery). It is a game state in which the player plays with the aim of winning a big hit. Since the special gaming state is a state in which it is easy to win the open lottery of the second starting area 904b triggered by the entry of the game ball into the normal starting area 905, the game ball can be relatively easily placed in the second starting area 904b. 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 / shortened time) after the jackpot game is completed. The second special gaming state continues until the winning / failing lottery result is missed for 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 big hit). 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 gaming 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 of times) in the present embodiment is 150 times.

In the jackpot (big hit distribution) won in the first win / fail lottery (special figure 1 lottery), 50% is a normal jackpot and 50% is a special jackpot (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)). If a special jackpot is won, the so-called V area (not shown) will be opened in the jackpot game (if the game ball is launched aiming at the V area, the time for the game ball to enter will almost certainly be released. ), The game state after the jackpot game ends is the special game state on condition that the game ball enters the V area. 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.

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.

The jackpot game executed when the result of the winning / failing lottery is a jackpot is a round game (unit game) in which the prize-winning area 906, which is normally closed, is opened until a predetermined closing condition is satisfied. Is. One of the closing conditions is that a predetermined time elapses after the large winning area 906 is opened (time condition) and that a predetermined number of game balls are won after the large winning area 906 is opened (winning condition). (When one of the time condition and the winning condition is satisfied). However, if the game balls are continuously fired aiming at the large winning area 906 (if the game is hit right in this embodiment), a predetermined number of game balls are used before the predetermined time elapses (before the time is up). Is set to win the big prize area 906. That is, if the player is playing as instructed, the closing condition is satisfied because the winning condition is satisfied before the time condition. The predetermined number is referred to as a "count (number)" or the like, and in the present embodiment, the count is 10. Further, the number of prize balls paid out when one game ball enters the large prize area 906 is set to 15. Therefore, if the game balls are continuously fired aiming at the large prize area 906, at least 10 × 15 = 150 prize balls can be obtained in one unit game (so-called over prize has occurred). In some cases it will be more). As a matter of course, the larger the number of rounds of the jackpot game, the more prize balls can be obtained, which is advantageous for the player.

It was explained that 50% of the jackpots won in the first win / fail lottery (special figure 1 lottery) are normal jackpots and 50% are special jackpots, but all of them are 5 round (R) jackpots (R) jackpots. The so-called first hits are all 5 rounds). That is, 50% is a 5-round normal jackpot, and the remaining 50% is a 5-round special jackpot. In addition, it was explained that the jackpot (big hit distribution) won in the second win / loss lottery (Special Figure 2) is a 100% special jackpot, but 50% is a 5 round special jackpot and the remaining 50% is 10 It is a round special jackpot.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned playability (specs) is just an example. Instead of the "V probability variation type", 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 variation 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"). Unless otherwise specified in the following description, the playability can be changed as appropriate.

3) Activation effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute activation effect (see FIGS. 4 to 6). Hereinafter, the activation effect will be described in detail. The activation effect is generated on condition that the opportunity image 20 is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 4B). If you turn it over, the activation effect will not occur unless the opportunity image 20 is displayed. The specific aspect of the opportunity image 20 may be anything. It is preferable that the player feels that good things will happen in the future. In the present embodiment, the opportunity image 20 is set as if it represents a "weapon".

In the present embodiment, the opportunity image 20 may be displayed during the changing effect in the first special gaming state (the opportunity image 20 may be displayed during the changing effect in the normal gaming state or the second special gaming state). ). The activation effect is shown as if an event advantageous to the player has occurred by using the opportunity image 20 (weapon) (the opportunity image 20 is consumed). When the activation effect occurs (an advantageous event occurs), the opportunity image 20 (assuming that the "weapon" is used) is erased. In the following description, the use of the displayed opportunity image 20, that is, the occurrence of the activation effect may be simply referred to as "activation". After the opportunity image 20 is displayed, the player cannot know in advance at what timing it will be activated. Therefore, after the opportunity image 20 is displayed, the player enjoys the game while guessing the activation timing.

The activation timing of the opportunity image 20 is broadly divided into normal timing (see FIG. 5) and special timing (see FIG. 6). When the opportunity image 20 is newly displayed, the activation timing thereof is more than 95% to be the normal timing. In other words, it can be said that it is a "default" (basic) production mode that the activation timing becomes a normal pattern.

The normal timing (see FIG. 5) is that it is activated during the effect during the fluctuation. An advantageous event associated with the activation effect that occurs during the variable effect is related to the acquisition of a jackpot. Since the first special gaming state is a state in which the player plays with the aim of acquiring the next big hit, an advantageous event related to the acquisition of the big hit occurs. In particular, the first special game state in the present embodiment is a so-called ST state in which the player wins the next big hit before the player loses a predetermined number of times (150 times) in a row to become a consecutive villa. It is a big goal of the player to win the jackpot before the state ends. An event that seems to be a "help" for the jackpot acquisition occurs along with the activation effect.

In the present embodiment, it is shown that the probability (so-called (big hit) reliability) that the winning / failing lottery result (target winning / failing lottery result) corresponding to the changing effect (target changing effect) in which the activation effect is generated becomes a big hit has increased. An event occurs with the activation effect. The specific embodiment may be any. In the present embodiment, in the first special gaming state, a ally character (represented by adding the character "taste" in the drawing) and an enemy character (indicated by the character "enemy" in the drawing), which are characters on the player side, are added. (Represented by) may occur in a battle production (see Fig. 5 (a)), and if you win the battle (including the so-called resurrection (reversal)), it will be a big hit, and it will be activated during the battle production. An effect may occur (see FIG. 5 (b)). When the activation effect occurs during the battle effect, the probability that the ally character wins (see Fig. 5 (c)) is higher than when it does not occur (that is, the jackpot reliability is higher). Will increase). However, although not shown, in the present embodiment, even if the activation effect occurs, there is a possibility that the ally character will be defeated (the result of the target winning / failing lottery will be missed). In addition, unlike the present embodiment, when the activation effect occurs, it may be set to confirm that the target winning / failing lottery result will be a big hit. Further, as the content of the activation effect (advantageous event), a plurality of types of content having different jackpot reliability may be set.

The special timing (see FIG. 6) is to be activated during the jackpot game. When the winning / failing lottery result is a big hit (see FIG. 6B) without the activation effect occurring during the changing effect, the big hit game is started. In this embodiment, the big hit game is also used. The opportunity image 20 continues to be displayed as it is (a "carry-over" of the opportunity image 20 occurs. It is permissible that the opportunity image 20 is temporarily not displayed, but at least during a unit game in which an activation effect can occur. Is displayed) (see FIG. 6 (c)). Then, the opportunity image 20 is activated in the jackpot game (hereinafter, the jackpot game in which the activation effect is generated may be referred to as a target jackpot game), and it is assumed that an event advantageous to the player occurs (Fig.). 6 (d)). In this embodiment, when the target jackpot game is started in the state where the opportunity image 20 is "carried over", the opportunity image 20 is always activated in the target jackpot game. In other words, when the opportunity image 20 is displayed and it is not activated at the normal timing (during fluctuation effect), it is activated at the special timing (target jackpot game).

The advantageous event associated with the activation effect that occurs during the jackpot game is related to the jackpot game. In this embodiment, "extension of the round" occurs as an advantageous event. Specifically, the target jackpot game in which the activation effect is to occur is limited to the 10-round jackpot (10-round special jackpot). However, at the time when the target jackpot game is started, the jackpot game appears to be a 5-round jackpot (5-round special jackpot). In this embodiment, the 10-round special jackpot is named "MAX bonus" and the 5-round special jackpot is named "big bonus", but at the beginning of the target jackpot game, the characters "big bonus" are displayed in the display area 911. It is displayed and appears to the player as if it were a 5-round special jackpot (see FIG. 6 (c)). Then, before the end of the 5th round unit game (5th unit game), the activation effect was generated, and the jackpot currently being executed was actually a 10-round special jackpot, that is, "extension of the round". Is notified (“extension of the round” occurs as an advantageous event) (see FIG. 6 (d)). As described above, when the opportunity image 20 is displayed, if it is not activated at the normal timing (during fluctuation effect), it will be activated at the special timing (target jackpot game), so that the opportunity image 20 is displayed. If the jackpot is won without activating it, it can be said that the jackpot will be a 10-round jackpot (MAX round jackpot).

To summarize the above points (activation at special timing), the jackpot game that was shown as if it included X unit games (X round jackpot) before the activation effect was actually performed. Is to include a unit game of Y times (X <Y) (Y round jackpot) is notified along with the activation effect.

In the present embodiment, the opportunity image 20 determines whether or not to display after performing so-called look-ahead (the display of the opportunity image 20 can be said to be a kind of so-called look-ahead effect). As described above, the activation effect (advantageous event) occurs during the target changing effect or the target jackpot game, but the winning / failing lottery information (pending information) corresponding to the target changing effect or the target jackpot game is provided. The opportunity image 20 is displayed in the situation where it is displayed as the pre-variation hold symbol 12 (illustrated as the target hold T) (see FIG. 4A). In other words, a new "weapon" at the stage where it was decided in advance to execute either "activation in battle production" or "activation indicating round extension" in the future (the stage determined by "look-ahead"). The opportunity image 20 is displayed after the effect of showing as if "" was acquired. In addition, it is not considered to be a mode in which the player can grasp that the target is on hold (although there is a possibility that the reliability suggestion by the mode of the reserved symbol 10 may occur, the mode is the target hold. Not a notification). Further, in the state displayed as the opportunity image 20, whether it is activated in the battle effect (activated during the target changing effect) or during the jackpot game (activated during the target jackpot game). Cannot be determined by the player. If it is a normal timing, an activation effect occurs during the changing effect while the target hold T is displayed as the changing pending symbol 11 (see FIGS. 4 (c) and 5), and if it is a special timing, the activation effect occurs. The result of the winning / failing lottery corresponding to the target hold T becomes a big hit, and the activation effect occurs during the big hit game (see FIGS. 4 (c) and 6).

In this way, since the activation effect basically occurs during the changing effect (the "default" normal timing), when the opportunity image 20 is displayed, the player is in any change. It is conceivable to play while assuming that it will be activated by directing. However, in the present embodiment, it may not be activated during the effect during the fluctuation (“carryover” of the opportunity image 20 occurs), but may be activated during the jackpot game (activated at a special timing). It is possible to realize an interesting playability that an unexpected activation may occur. From another point of view, if the opportunity image 20 is acquired but it is not used during the variable production and becomes a big hit (because it is not activated during the big hit game as in this embodiment). If there is), the player may feel as if he / she has lost money. However, in the present embodiment, the opportunity image 20 is activated during the jackpot game, so that such a risk can be reduced. It can be said that.

In particular, in the present embodiment, when activated at the normal timing, there is a high possibility that the target winning / failing lottery result will be a big hit (compared to the case where it is not activated), but there is a possibility that the target winning / failing lottery result will be missed. There is. That is, although the activation at the normal timing is an advantageous event of increasing the reliability, there is a possibility that the player cannot obtain a substantial profit (big hit). On the other hand, the activation at the special timing confirms the enjoyment of the clear benefit of "round extension" (which is a big hit for 10 rounds). Therefore, if the player knows that it may be activated not only during the variable effect but also during the jackpot game, when the opportunity image 20 is displayed, it is activated during the variable effect as much as possible. The playability that hopes to be a big hit without doing it will be realized.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the above-mentioned matters related to the activation 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 using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 1-1
The configuration is such that two or more opportunity images 20 may be displayed (see FIG. 7A). By adding characters such as "x2" to the opportunity image 20 instead of actually displaying two or more opportunity images 20, it is expressed that two or more opportunity images 20 are displayed. You may. When two or more opportunity images 20 are displayed in this way, the activation effect is generated for the number of displayed opportunity images 20. Therefore, if all the activation effects based on the displayed two or more opportunity images 20 do not occur, the activation effects based on the remaining opportunity images 20 will occur during the jackpot game.

For example, two opportunity images 20 are displayed (see FIG. 7A), and only one activation effect is generated during the changing effect (only one opportunity image 20 is consumed) (FIG. 7). (B)) In the case of a big hit (see FIG. 7 (c)), the activation effect based on the remaining one opportunity image 20 is generated during the big hit game (see FIG. 7 (e)). By doing so, when two or more opportunity images 20 are displayed, the player pays attention to whether or not the activation effect based on all the opportunity images 20 occurs during the changing effect. ..

〇Specific example 1-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the advantageous event (notification) associated with the activation effect that occurs during the jackpot game is "round extension", but instead or in addition to that, other events are advantageous events. It may occur as. For example, after setting the game state after the jackpot game to end, there is a possibility that the game state may shift to either the normal game state (low probability state) or the first special game state (high probability state), and after the jackpot game ends. As an advantageous event, notification that it is a jackpot (special jackpot) that shifts to the first special gaming state (probability change jackpot) is generated by pretending to be a jackpot that shifts to the normal gaming state (normal jackpot). May be good. In addition, the hold information acquired at the end of the big hit game includes information that the result of the winning / failing lottery is a big hit, and when a so-called hold inner villa occurs, the hold inner villa will occur. It may be assumed that the notification of is generated as an advantageous event. It should be noted that the reserved inner villa actually occurs after the big hit game ends (it does not occur during the big hit game), but the notification of the event that occurs after the big hit game ends is also during the big hit game. It may be set as an "advantageous event" that occurs in.

As described in the above specific example 1-1, if the setting is such that two or more opportunity images 20 can be displayed, there is a possibility that two or more opportunity images 20 are "carried over" to the jackpot game. Where a certain configuration can be made, if a plurality of types of events are set as advantageous events that occur during the jackpot game as in this example, when two or more opportunity images 20 are carried over to the jackpot game. , It is possible that different events can occur due to the activation of each of the two or more opportunity images 20. For example, when two opportunity images 20 are carried over to the jackpot game (see FIG. 8A), one of the opportunity images 20 is activated and a “round extension” is notified (see FIG. 8B). ), Another opportunity image 20 is activated to notify the "holding inner villa" (see FIG. 8 (c); for example, by executing an effect indicating that "V" (big hit) has been stocked. (Notify the pending villas).

〇Specific example 1-3
It is assumed that a plurality of different modes are set as the opportunity image 20, and the activation timing (whether it is a normal timing or a special timing) is suggested by the mode. For example, it is assumed that the first opportunity image 21 (see FIG. 9 (a)) and the second opportunity image 22 (see FIG. 9 (b)) having a different aspect from the first opportunity image 21 can be displayed, and the first opportunity image 21 is displayed. When the second opportunity image 22 is displayed, it is more likely that the activation effect will occur during the jackpot game without the activation effect during the fluctuating effect (with special timing instead of normal timing). It is highly probable that it will be done). However, any of the opportunity images 20 (both the first opportunity image 21 and the second opportunity image 22) may be activated at a normal timing or at a special timing (either of them). It is preferable to set it so that it is not confirmed that it will be activated at the timing). All of the opportunity images 20 are basically activated during the production during fluctuations, and by allowing them to be "carried over" during the jackpot game, the taste of the game is ensured ( The real pleasure is the occurrence of "carry-over" to the jackpot game). By doing so, the player (knowing that the activation timing may not be the normal timing but the special timing) realizes the playability that the player will also pay attention to the aspect of the opportunity image 20. Will be done.

As described in the specific example 1-1 above, if the setting is such that two or more opportunity images 20 can be displayed, a part of the two or more opportunity images 20 displayed is the first. The opportunity image 21 can be configured such that the other part can be in the second opportunity image 22. For example, a situation can occur in which two opportunity images 20 are displayed, one is the first opportunity image 21 and the other is the second opportunity image 22 (see FIG. 9C).

〇Specific example 1-4
Even if the opportunity image 20 is carried over to the jackpot game without occurring during the activation effect during the change in the activation effect, and the activation effect occurs during the jackpot game, it may not be possible to receive a substantial profit. It shall be. For example, in the case where the "round extension" may occur due to the activation effect during the big hit game as in the above embodiment, the case where the activation effect occurs is compared with the case where the activation effect does not occur. Although there is a high possibility that a round extension will occur, the setting is such that the round extension does not always occur. In short, the carry-over of the opportunity image 20 to the jackpot game is set only to suggest that the probability that the round extension will occur is increased (the occurrence of the round extension is not confirmed). Even if it is configured as in this example, it can be considered that "the probability that the round extension will occur" is an advantageous event for the player accompanying the activation effect.

4) Continuous Suggestion Image The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute continuous effect, and the continuous suggestion image 30 may be displayed in the display area 911 as suggesting the occurrence of the continuous effect. be. In the present embodiment, the continuous suggestion image 30 is displayed (the continuous suggestion image 30 suggests the occurrence of the continuous effect) during the variable effect in the normal gaming state, but in the special gaming state. The continuous suggestion image 30 may be displayed during the effect during the fluctuation of the above.

The continuous effect (an example thereof is shown in FIG. 10) includes two or more unit effects that occur continuously. In the present embodiment, the continuous effect to be suggested by the continuous suggestion image 30 is a pseudo continuous effect. Since the pseudo continuous effect itself is well known, it will be briefly explained, but in short, the decorative symbols 80 (decorative symbol group 80 g) that fluctuate in the display area 911 are pseudo-stopped in a predetermined combination (stopped by the player). It means that it is not completely stopped, such as slightly shaking although it seems to be present) (see FIGS. 10 (b) and 10 (d)), and the fluctuation starts again (FIG. 10 (c) and (e)). (See) This is an effect that repeats one or more times. It should be noted that the pseudo-stopped state is not a state in which a combination indicating the final winning / failing lottery result is constructed. The combination showing the result of the winning / failing lottery is a state in which all the decorative symbols 80 are completely stopped. It is preferable that the predetermined combination (also referred to as "chance eye" or the like) is set based on a predetermined rule, not a combination indicating a big hit (three sets of the same decorative symbols 80). In the present embodiment, the middle decorative symbol 80C selected from the middle decorative symbol group 80 gC and pseudo-stopped is the "7" symbol, and the left decorative symbol 80L selected from the left decorative symbol group 80 gL and pseudo-stopped is the right decoration. The right decorative symbol 80R selected from the symbol group 80gR and pseudo-stopped is a different symbol (“reach” is not established) (see FIGS. 10 (b) and 10 (d)).

Here, in the pseudo-continuous production, it is regarded as the start of a new unit production to stop again in a predetermined combination and then change again. for example,
"(1) Fluctuation state due to the start of the effect during fluctuation" (FIG. 10 (a))
→ "(2) Re-variation after pseudo-stop in a predetermined combination" (Fig. 10 (b) (c))
→ "(3) Re-variation after pseudo-stop in a predetermined combination" (Fig. 10 (d) (e))
If such a pseudo-continuous production occurs, (1) to (2) are the first unit production, (2) to (3) are the second unit production, and (3) and subsequent are the third unit production. It will be a unit production of. In the technical field of the present application, (2) to (3) are generally referred to as "pseudo 2 variation", and (3) and thereafter are generally referred to as "pseudo 3 variation". The certification of the number of times is based on the numerical value of "○" in the "pseudo ○ fluctuation", and can be said to be an extremely natural certification. Further, in the pseudo-continuous production, it may be expressed as "continuous number of times", but the continuous number of times = the number of times of unit production occurs.

In the present embodiment, as the number of occurrences of the unit effect increases, the jackpot reliability of the target hit / fail lottery result (meaning the result of the winning / failing lottery corresponding to the changing effect during the change (the object changing effect) in which the pseudo continuous effect occurs) becomes higher. .. Further, the maximum number of occurrences of the unit effect can be appropriately set. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of occurrences of unit effect = 4 (leading to pseudo 4 fluctuation). When the number of occurrences of the unit effect reaches four, it is confirmed that the target winning / failing lottery result is a big hit. That is, it is extremely rare that the number of occurrences of the unit effect reaches 4 times because it occurs only in the fluctuation that becomes a big hit.

When the number of occurrences of the unit effect is 2 to 4, the number-of-times image 32 including the numerical value indicating the number of times is displayed in the display area 911. In the present embodiment, in the state where the number of occurrences = 2 times (pseudo 2 fluctuations), the number of occurrences image 32 (see FIG. 10C) including the character "x2" is the number of occurrences = 3 times (pseudo 3 fluctuations). In the state of, the number of times image 32 including the character of "x3" (see FIG. 10D), and in the state of the number of occurrences = 4 times (pseudo 4 variation), the number of times image 32 including the character of "x4" (Not shown) is displayed. In addition, various methods of expressing numerical values can be considered. It may be a Chinese numeral or a Roman numeral, or may be expressed by a predetermined number of images (icons) or the like (the same applies to the continuous suggestion image 30 whose details will be described later. However, the number image 32 and the continuous suggestion image 30). The method of expressing with is the same. For example, if the number image 32 is represented by Chinese numerals, the continuous suggestion image 30 is also represented by Chinese numerals). As the number of occurrences of the unit effect increases, the jackpot reliability of the target winning / failing lottery result increases. Therefore, it can be said that the larger the numerical value of the number of times image 32, the higher the jackpot reliability of the target winning / failing lottery result. As described above, when the number of occurrences = 4 times, the big hit is confirmed. Therefore, the number image 32 (the number image 32 of "x4") may not be displayed (target winning / failing lottery result). The number of times image 32 (“x2” or “x3” may be displayed) in a state where there is a possibility that the image may be out of alignment.

The continuous production is established only when two or more unit productions occur in succession. This is because the unit production cannot be "continuous" unless at least the second unit production occurs. Speaking of the above-mentioned pseudo-continuous effect, it cannot be said that the continuous effect occurs unless the pseudo-stop and re-variation occur at least once in a predetermined combination. However, in the present embodiment, the player does not know whether or not the second unit effect is executed, that is, the player does not know whether or not the continuous effect is executed (hereinafter, referred to as a reference state). For example, it can be said that the state of FIG. 10A is a state in which it is not known whether or not the pseudo continuous effect is generated thereafter), and the continuous suggestion image 30 showing as if the unit effect is generated once. (See FIG. 11B) may be displayed in the display area 911. In the present embodiment, the continuous suggestion image 30 including the character "x1" (the numerical value of "1") is displayed. That is, as described above, the number-of-times image 32 is assumed to include characters such as "x2", "x3", and "x4". Is displayed. As described above, it cannot be said that the continuous effect has occurred unless the unit effect is executed at least twice. Therefore, the reference state is a state in which the continuous effect does not always occur. Therefore, the continuous suggestion image 30 that can be displayed in the reference state shows "as if" the number of occurrences of the unit effect is one (assuming that the continuous effect occurs in the future). Is an image (indicating that the first unit effect is being executed).

Since the target continuous effect in the present embodiment is a pseudo continuous effect, the reference state includes the state at the beginning (immediately after the start) of the changing effect (if the pseudo continuous effect occurs, it changes. This is the first unit production from the start of the middle production to the pseudo stop in a predetermined combination). Therefore, the reference state is a state that includes all the effects during the change (every change reference state comes). However, the continuous suggestion image 30 (display of "x1") is not displayed in all the changing effects (all of the reference states that come every change). This is because when the continuously variable continuous suggestion image 30 is displayed, the suggestive action of the continuous suggestion image 30 is substantially eliminated. In the present embodiment, the case where the continuous suggestion image 30 is displayed in the reference state (see FIG. 11B) is the case where the continuous suggestion image 30 is not displayed in the reference state (FIG. 11A). It is set so that the probability that a pseudo continuous effect will occur is higher than (see). In other words, "x1" may be displayed at the beginning of the start of the changing effect (it may not be displayed), and the case where the display is made is better than the case where the display is not made. After that, it is highly probable that a pseudo continuous effect will occur. However, even if the continuous suggestion image 30 is not displayed in the reference state of a certain variable effect (see FIGS. 10 (a) and 11 (a)), the pseudo continuous effect (second unit effect) is subsequently performed. May occur.

Further, in the present embodiment, even though the continuous suggestion image 30 is displayed in the reference state of a certain changing effect (the state shown in FIG. 11B), it is pseudo-continuous in the changing effect. The production does not always occur. That is, the probability that a pseudo continuous effect occurs when "x1" is displayed ≠ 100%. However, when the continuous suggestion image 30 is displayed, it is not denied that the pseudo continuous effect is always generated.

As described above, in the present embodiment, as an image suggesting that the probability that the continuous effect will occur has increased, is the number of occurrences of the unit effect once in a reference state in which it is unknown whether or not the continuous effect occurs? The continuous suggestion image 30 shown as is may be displayed. Since it is generally known that the number-of-times image 32 (an image including characters such as "x2", "x3", and "x4") as described above is displayed when a continuous effect occurs. The continuous suggestion image 30 (an image including the character of "x1") that imitates it is displayed so that the suggestion that the continuous effect is likely to occur is made easy to understand.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters relating to the continuous suggestion image 30 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 using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 2-1
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the continuous effect to be suggested by the continuous suggestion image 30 is a pseudo continuous effect, but other continuous effects may be the suggestion target. For example, the look-ahead continuous effect may be the suggestion target (see FIG. 12). Since the look-ahead effect itself is publicly known, a detailed explanation will be omitted, but the result of the target win / fail lottery will be obtained by using the result of the win / fail lottery of one or more prior points for which the notification is completed before the result of the target win / fail lottery. It suggests that the reliability of the jackpot has increased. For example, a combination of decorative symbols 80 for notifying one or more of the winning / failing lottery results (missing) is a combination that satisfies a predetermined rule (chance eye; in FIG. 12, the chance eye is to be "order" from the left. It is possible to suggest that the reliability of the jackpot of the target winning / failing lottery result has increased. In this case, among the winning / failing lottery results of one or more ahead used for the look-ahead effect, the continuous suggestion image during the changing effect (hereinafter referred to as the earliest changing effect) of which the notification is completed first. 30 is displayed (see FIG. 12 (a)).

While the earliest fluctuating effect is being executed, the above chance is not displayed in the fluctuating effect immediately before the earliest fluctuating effect, and whether the look-ahead continuous effect occurs. I don't know. Further, if the look-ahead effect occurs, it can be said that it corresponds to the state in which the first unit effect is executed. Therefore, the continuous suggestion image 30 may be displayed during the first changing effect with the first changing effect as a reference state. When the continuous suggestion image 30 is displayed during a certain changing effect, it can be said that the probability that a chance eye is displayed as a combination for notifying the winning / failing lottery result (missing) corresponding to the changing effect has increased. .. After that, until the target changing effect corresponding to the target winning / failing lottery result is stopped, the number of times the numerical value increases each time the change starts → the image 32 may be displayed (FIGS. 12 (b) to (e). )reference).

〇Specific example 2-2
It is assumed that two or more modes are set as the mode of the image displayed as the continuous suggestion image 30. Any method may be used to set the difference in the aspects of the continuous suggestion image 30, but it is shown as if the number of occurrences of the unit effect is one, which is an essential function of the continuous suggestion image 30. It shall be ensured that it is a thing. For example, it is conceivable to make the color of the character different while maintaining that the character includes the character "x1".

When the continuous suggestion image 30 is displayed, the first continuous suggestion image 30 (black) (see FIG. 13 (b)) and the second continuous suggestion image 30 (red) having a different aspect from the continuous suggestion image 30 (see FIG. 13 (c)). Is assumed to be displayed. On top of that, when the second continuous suggestion image 30 (red) is displayed, the continuous effect is subsequently generated than when the first continuous suggestion image 30 (black) is displayed in the reference state. (The second unit production will occur) It is highly probable. Including the case where the continuous suggestion image 30 is not displayed, continuous production occurs in the order of "continuous suggestion image non-display" <"first continuous suggestion image display" <"second continuous suggestion image display" in the reference state. It is highly probable that it will occur (see FIG. 13). By making this example, the player pays attention not only to whether or not the continuous suggestion image 30 is displayed in the reference state, but also to the mode when the continuous suggestion image 30 is displayed. The playability that will be realized.

〇Specific example 2-3
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the continuous suggestion image 30 may be displayed from the beginning of the variable effect, but what is the situation during the predetermined period from the start of the variation (the predetermined period from the start of the variable effect)? However, the continuous suggestion image 30 is not displayed (regardless of whether or not the continuous effect actually occurs in the future) (FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b)), and the continuous suggestion image is obtained after the lapse of the predetermined period. 30 may be displayed (see FIG. 14 (c); FIG. 14 (c) shows a state in which the continuous suggestion image 30 is displayed, but the continuous suggestion image 30 may not be displayed). And. If the continuous suggestion image 30 is displayed from the beginning (first) of the variable effect, the player may not notice that the continuous suggestion image 30 is displayed. By making this example, the continuous suggestion image 30 is not displayed for at least the above predetermined period in all fluctuations, and even if the continuous suggestion image 30 is displayed, the "continuous suggestion image 30" is displayed. The continuous suggestion image 30 was displayed because the change from "the state in which is not displayed" to "the state in which the continuous suggestion image is displayed" occurs (the continuous suggestion image 30 suggests the occurrence of continuous effect). What is done) becomes easy to understand.

〇Specific example 2-4
The number of times image 32 displayed in the state where the second unit effect is generated is set to "x1" (see FIG. 15C), and the number of times image 32 displayed when the third unit effect is generated is "x". 2 ”, and so on, the numerical value included in the number-of-times image 32 may be“ the number of occurrences of unit effect -1 ”. As described above, a continuous effect is recognized as being executed only when two or more unit effects occur in succession (because one unit effect cannot be said to be "continuous"). .. That is, since it can be said that the continuous effect is established only after the second unit effect is generated, the "number of times" of the number-of-times image 32 may be counted from the second unit effect.

In this case, the continuous suggestion image 30 may be represented as "x0" (see FIG. 15A). That is, since the counting of the number of times is started from the second unit effect in which the continuous effect is established, it is displayed as a number suggestion image including the numerical value of "0" to suggest the occurrence of the continuous effect. You can do it.

5) Stage change In this embodiment, the concept of "stage" (also referred to as "mode") is used as a style (directing style) that controls the content of the production during fluctuation (such as "stage"). The concept itself is known). The content of the changing effect is determined based on the currently set stage (various effects that make up the changing effect dedicated to each stage can occur). Although the stage can be used to suggest reliability, it does not directly affect the player's substantial profit (ball output). Further, in the present embodiment, the concept of the stage is used in the normal gaming state to control the effect during fluctuation, but it may be similarly controlled in the special gaming state. Further, in drawings other than the drawings for explaining the stage (stage change), the illustration of the elements related to the stage is omitted.

In the present embodiment, as the stages that can be set, a stage A with a city A as a motif (see FIG. 16 (a)), a stage B with a city B as a motif (see FIG. 16 (b)), and a city C are used. Three types of stages C (see FIG. 16 (c)) used as motifs are set. In the present embodiment, characters indicating the currently set stage type are displayed in the display area 911. Further, a background image (background of the decorative symbol 80) corresponding to the type of the currently set stage is displayed in the display area 911 (in the drawing, the background image is simplified and shown). Therefore, the player can grasp the currently set stage from the background image as well. Although not shown, the basic mode (default mode) of the reserved symbol 10 may be changed according to the type of the set stage. By doing so, the difference between the stages will be emphasized by the difference in the basic mode of the reserved symbol 10.

Such a change in the type of stage is generally called a stage change. In this embodiment, a special stage change (intermediate mode change) described in detail below can be executed. In the present embodiment, a part of the stage change that occurs is regarded as the special stage change, but all the stage changes that occur may be regarded as the special stage change. Further, in the following description, what is simply referred to as a stage change without any particular description shall refer to the special stage change.

When a stage change occurs, the stage before the change is the pre-stage (pre-style), and the stage after the change (newly set stage) is the post-stage (post-style) (naturally, "type of pre-stage ≠". The type of post-stage "). From the state in which the pre-stage is set in a certain changing effect (hereinafter referred to as the previous changing effect), the post-stage is set in the next changing effect (hereinafter referred to as the target changing effect) of the certain changing effect. Assuming that the stage change to be set occurs, the switching from the pre-stage to the post-stage is controlled as follows (see FIG. 17 as an example of the case where the pre-stage is B and the post-stage is C). Show and explain).

During the above-mentioned variable production, the pre-stage (stage B) is set (see FIG. 17 (a)). The change notice image 40 is displayed during the period T (hereinafter, also referred to as a notice period T) including at least a part of the end of the previous changing effect or the beginning of the target changing effect (FIG. 17 (b)). reference). In the present embodiment, the beginning of the effect during the target change (from the start to the elapse of a predetermined time) is set as the advance notice period T. The length of the notice period T in which the change notice image 40 is displayed is about 0.5 seconds to 2 seconds (it is displayed for a short time like a so-called cut-in image). The change notice image 40 is an image showing to the player in advance that a change in the stage will occur. In the present embodiment, the change notice image 40 according to the type of the stage to be the post-stage is displayed, and the type of the stage to be the post-stage is shown to the player in advance. When stage A is a post-stage, change notice image A is used, when stage B is a post-stage, change notice image B is used, and when stage C is a post-stage, change notice image C is used. It is displayed (the modes of the change notice images A to C are different from each other). In the present embodiment, each change notice image 40 includes a wording indicating the name of the post-stage. Further, in the present embodiment, the change notice image 40 is displayed in the entire display area 911. Since the example shown in FIG. 17 causes a change from stage B to stage C, the change notice image C is displayed (see FIG. 17 (b)). In the change notice image A and the change notice image B in the present embodiment, the wording of "C stage" included in the change notice image C shown in FIG. 17B is referred to as "A stage" or "B stage". It is a thing. The mode of the other parts may also be different in each change notice image 40 so that the difference in each image becomes more conspicuous.

The time point at which the change notice image 40 is erased (erasing time point) is the end time point of the notice period T. The erasing time is a time before the switching time described later. In the present embodiment, the pre-stage (stage B) is set even after the change notice image 40 is erased. That is, even though the change notice image C foretelling the change to the stage C is displayed, the stage B is still set even after the change notice image C is deleted (FIG. 17 (c)). reference). If the configuration depends on the stage in which the basic mode of the reserved symbol 10 is set (the basic mode of the reserved symbol 10 differs depending on the type of stage), until the change to stage C is completed. It is assumed that the basic aspect of the reserved symbol 10 also corresponds to the stage B.

The target changing effect progresses with the stage B set, and the stage B is changed to the stage C when the switching point in the middle of the target changing effect is reached (see FIG. 17 (d)). .. In other words, the stage is changed from the pre-stage to the post-stage when the switching time is reached. The switching time is about 1 to 2 seconds after the erasing time. That is, after the change notice image 40 is erased, the state in which the pre-stage is set is maintained for about 1 to 2 seconds. At least, the switching time is the time when all of the three decorative symbol groups 80g are changing. That is, the switching time is reached before it is determined whether the reach or the like is established, and the change from the pre-stage to the post-stage occurs. After that, the post-stage (stage C) is maintained until the next stage change occurs.

In the conventional stage change, a new stage (post-stage) has already been set when the production during the target change is started. The special stage change in the present embodiment is such that a change occurs from the pre-stage to the post-stage in the middle of the changing effect (target changing effect) (see FIGS. 17 (c) and 17 (d)). That is, since the change of the stage is clearly shown to the player in the middle of the effect during the change, there is an advantage that it is easy to understand that the stage has changed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18 as a reference example, in the conventional stage change using the change notice image 40 (an image corresponding to the change notice image 40) in the present embodiment, the change notice image 40 is deleted. After that, the change preview image 40 is interposed between the state where the stage after the change is set, that is, the state where the stage before the change is set and the state where the stage after the change is set (before the change). (Because the stage after the change and the stage after the change are separated by the change notice image 40), the change of the stage did not actually appear. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even after the change notice image 40 (see FIG. 17 (b)) foretelling the change of the stage is erased, the state in which the pre-stage is set (no change has occurred). From (see FIG. 17 (c)) in the state), after notifying that a stage change will occur by the change notice image 40, it can be seen that the "change from the pre-stage to the post-stage" is actually occurring. It can be shown (the change from FIG. 17 (c) to (d) is shown). In other words, it is possible to show more clearly that the stage has changed.

Further, the change notice image 40 shows the type of the post-stage as the post-stage (see FIG. 17B). However, in the present embodiment, even after such a post-stage type is shown, it is temporary. It is a novel thing that the pre-stage is set (see FIG. 17 (c)).

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the above stage change (special stage change) 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 using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 3-1
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the change notice image 40 is displayed before the change from the pre-stage to the post-stage occurs, but such a change notice image 40 may not be displayed. That is, the change notice image 40 is not displayed even during the period including at least one of the end of the previous changing effect and the beginning of the target changing effect (the period corresponding to the notice period T in the above embodiment). It is assumed that the background image or the like representing the pre-stage is continuously displayed from the changing effect to the target changing effect (before reaching the switching time point). Then, the change from the pre-stage to the post-stage is made to occur when the switching time point (for example, the time point 2 seconds after the start of the target changing effect) is reached. Even if this example is used, it is easy to understand that the stage has changed because the player is clearly shown the change of the stage during the production during the change.

〇Specific example 3-2
It has been explained that the change notice image 40 in the above embodiment shows the type of the post-stage (the mode differs depending on the type of the post-stage), but the change has a common mode regardless of the type of the post-stage. The preview image 40 may be used. For example, the change notice image 40 including the characters “stage change” may be used in common regardless of the type of the post-stage. Even in this way, when the change notice image 40 is displayed, the player can know in advance that a stage change will occur (although the type of the post-stage is unknown). That is, after knowing the occurrence of the stage change in advance, the change from the pre-stage to the post-stage actually occurs when the switching time is reached.

〇Specific example 3-3
Although it has been explained that the change notice image 40 in the above embodiment shows the type of the post-stage (the mode differs depending on the type of the post-stage), it may also show the types of the pre-stage and the post-stage. good. That is, when the combination of the types of the pre-stage and the post-stage is the same, the mode of the change notice image 40 is the same, and when the types of the pre-stage and the post-stage are different, the mode of the change notice image 40 is different. do. For example, when a change from stage A to stage C occurs, a change notice image 40 including words representing both stage A and stage C is displayed (see FIG. 19).

The special stage change is a state in which the pre-stage is set even after the change notice image 40 is erased, and actually shows the change from the pre-stage to the post-stage. If this is emphasized, it is preferable that the change preview image 40 shows not only the type of the post-stage but also the type of the pre-stage as in this example.

〇Specific example 3-4
Unlike the special stage change of the above embodiment, the stage change in which the post-stage is set when the change notice image 40 is erased (for example, FIG. 20 (a) → (b) → (c-1). ), Which is a stage change that progresses. In the following, it may be referred to as a normal stage change to distinguish it from a special stage change). That is, instead of actually showing the change from the pre-stage to the post-stage, it is possible that a stage change in which the change to the post-stage has already been completed when the change notice image 40 is erased may occur. Then, a special stage change (for example, a stage change that progresses in the order of FIG. 20 (a) → (b) → (c-2) → (d)) and a normal stage change occur more than when one occurs. In this case, it is assumed that the jackpot reliability of the winning / failing lottery result (target winning / failing lottery result) corresponding to the effect during the target change is higher. Since the normal stage change is the same as the conventional stage change, the jackpot reliability of the target hit / miss lottery result is higher when the special stage change occurs than when the normal stage change occurs. It is preferable to do so.

By making this example, the player pays attention to whether or not the stage change has already been completed when the change notice image 40 is erased. If the special stage change is set to have higher reliability, the playability that the player wishes that the stage change is not completed at the time when the change notice image 40 is erased is realized.

In addition, the special stage change can be regarded as a production in which the timing of the stage change is "delayed" in comparison with the normal stage change. If the special stage change is set to have higher reliability, the playability that the chance of "delay" of the stage change occurs is realized.

〇Specific example 3-5
A configuration in which two or more types of special stage changes with different timings of stage changes are set may be set. For example, as shown in FIG. 21, a change from the pre-stage to the post-stage occurs at the time of the first switching, and a change from the pre-stage to the post-stage occurs at the time of the second switching. The configuration is such that the second special stage change is set. The time from the start time of the target changing effect to the second switching point is longer than the time from the start time of the target changing effect to the first switching point (if the change notice image 40 is displayed). The time from the time of erasing the change notice image 40 to the time of the second switching is longer than the time from the time of erasing the change notice image 40 to the time of the first switching), so compared to the first special stage change. In the second special stage change, it can be said that the timing of the stage change is "delayed".

On the premise of this, the jackpot reliability of the target winning / failing lottery result will differ depending on the type of special stage change that occurs. For example, if the second special stage change has higher reliability than the first special stage change, the playability is realized in which the chance of a "delay" in the stage change is increased.

6) Specific symbol control In the present embodiment, it is possible to control the decorative symbol 80 displayed in the display area 911 as a notification of the winning / failing lottery result (specific symbol control) as follows. In the present embodiment, the specific symbol control is executed during the changing effect in the state where the specific stage that can be set in the normal gaming state is set. However, the specific symbol control may be executed regardless of such a stage or the like.

In the state where the specific stage is set, the target decorative symbol 80T (see FIG. 22), which is a part of the plurality of decorative symbols 80, includes the main element portion 80Tm and the sub-element portion 80Ts. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol 80 of "7" is the target decorative symbol 80T. The other decorative symbol 80 is not the target decorative symbol 80T (hereinafter, the decorative symbol 80 that is not the target decorative symbol 80T is referred to as a non-target decorative symbol). The specific symbol control is executed for the target decorative symbol 80T (the specific symbol control is not executed for the non-target decorative symbol).

The main element portion 80Tm is a portion indicating the type of the decorative symbol 80. In the present embodiment, the difference in the types of the decorative symbols 80 is determined by the difference in "numbers". Therefore, the main element portion 80Tm of the decorative symbol 80 of "7", which is the target decorative symbol 80T, is a portion representing the "7". In the present embodiment, the non-target decorative pattern also includes a number indicating the type, but does not include the sub-element portion 80Ts described later.

The sub-element portion 80Ts is displayed incidentally to the main element portion 80Tm. In the present embodiment, a character representing a specific character is displayed as a sub-element unit 80Ts. When the specific symbol control is executed, the mode of the sub-element unit 80Ts changes as described later, but the sub-element unit 80Ts represents the same character (specific character) within a range that the player can recognize. It is assumed that the form, color, size, etc. of the element portion 80Ts may change over time.

As the display mode of the target decorative symbol 80T, an inner display mode (see FIG. 22A) and an outer display mode (see FIG. 22B) are set. The inner display mode (see FIG. 22A) is a mode in which the sub-element portion 80Ts is represented inside the main element portion 80Tm. In the present embodiment, since the main element portion 80Tm is a portion representing the number “7”, the sub-element portion 80Ts is represented inside the outer edge of the “7” in the inner display mode. Since the sub-element portion 80Ts represents the specific character, it can be said that the inside display mode expresses the specific character in the region inside the outer edge of “7”. The specific character is expressed so that an element that the player can understand as a specific character appears in the area. Since the specific character is represented in the region inside the outer edge of "7" and does not protrude to the outside, the target decorative symbol 80T in the inner display mode as a whole exhibits the shape of "7".

The outer display mode (see FIG. 22B) is a mode in which the sub-element portion 80Ts is represented outside the main element portion 80Tm. In the present embodiment, since the main element portion 80Tm is a portion representing the number “7”, the sub-element portion 80Ts is represented outside the outer edge of the “7” in the outer display mode. In addition, the whole of the specific character may be represented outside the main element portion 80Tm, or a part of the specific character may be represented outside the main element portion 80Tm. In any case, it is a mode in which the player can understand that the specific character is represented by the portion existing outside the main element portion 80 Tm. In the present embodiment, the "7" which is the main element portion 80Tm is expressed so that the specific character which is the sub-element portion 80Ts overlaps. Such a display mode is realized by setting an image layer representing a specific character behind the image layer representing "7". To the player, the portion of the specific character that does not overlap with the "7" appears to be exposed outside the "7". Even if the portion overlaps with "7", the aspect may be such that it can be seen through the "7".

Further, in the present embodiment, the target decorative symbol 80T may have a covering display mode different from the inner display mode and the outer display mode. The covering display mode (see FIG. 22C) is a mode in which the sub-element portion 80Ts is displayed so as to cover at least a part of the main element portion 80Tm. Such a display mode is realized by setting an image layer representing "7" behind the image layer representing a specific character (before and after the image layer representing the main element portion 80Tm and the image layer representing the sub-element portion 80Ts). The relationship is the opposite of the above-mentioned outer display mode). It can be said that the cover display mode is a display mode in which the entire specific character represented by the sub-element portion 80Ts appears, unlike the inner display mode and the outer display mode.

In the specific symbol control, the inner display mode, the outer display mode, and the cover display mode are switched as shown in FIG. 23 according to the state of the target decorative symbol 80T. Note that FIG. 23 shows an example of the decorative symbol 80 of "7" included in the left decorative symbol group 80 gL, but the same applies to the decorative symbol 80 of "7" included in the middle decorative symbol group 80 gC and the right decorative symbol group 80 gR. Is controlled by. However, the control may be executed only for the decorative symbol 80 of "7" included in a part of the decorative symbol group 80g.

While the target decorative symbol 80T is variablely displayed (along with the non-target decorative symbol 80 which is another decorative symbol 80), the target decorative symbol 80T is set to the inner display mode (see FIG. 23 (a)). Since the inner display mode has a size substantially equal to that of the main element portion 80 Tm (the number "7"), the entire target decorative symbol 80T is in a compact state (compared to the outer display mode and the cover display mode). It can be said that it is displayed in a variable manner (in a state where the size of is small).

Immediately after the target decorative symbol 80T is stopped or pseudo-stopped while being displayed in the display area 911, the cover display mode is temporarily set (see FIG. 23 (b)). Specifically, the specific character (sub-element portion 80Ts) displayed inside "7" (main element portion 80Tm) triggered by the stop or pseudo-stop of the target decorative symbol 80T in the inner display mode. A change occurs in which the character pops out toward the front, and the cover display mode is temporarily set. In this embodiment, the time in the covering display mode is about 1 second.

Then, the target decorative symbol 80T changes from the covering display mode to the outer display mode while being stopped or pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 23 (c)). Specifically, a change occurs in which "7", which is at least partially covered with a specific character (sub-element portion 80Ts), pops out toward you (specific character (sub-element portion 80Ts) retracts to the back. The target decorative symbol 80T becomes the outer display mode. Since the outer display mode is a state in which the entire "7" which is the main element portion 80 Tm can be seen, the player can stop or simulate the decorative symbol 80 of "7" by setting the target decorative symbol 80T to the outer display mode. It is easy to know that it has stopped.

As the next effect during the change is started, the target decorative symbol 80T is changed and displayed in the inner display mode (see FIG. 23 (d)).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the decorative symbol 80 of "7" is the target decorative symbol 80T, and the others are non-target decorative symbols. Since the decorative symbol 80 of "7", which is the target decorative symbol 80T, is subject to the specific symbol control as described above, and is not the target of the control other than that, the decorative symbol 80 of "7" is another decorative symbol 80. It will stand out compared to. In this way, the special control is performed only for the decorative symbol 80 of "7" because the decorative symbol 80 of "7" is a symbol that is "more valuable" to the player than the other decorative symbols 80. be.

Specifically, when the result of the winning / failing lottery is a big hit, a winning combination composed of the same type of decorative symbols 80 (in this embodiment, three sets of the same type of decorative symbols 80) is displayed. , The case where the big hit is notified by the hit combination composed of the target decorative symbol 80T is more advantageous to the player than the case where the big hit is notified by the hit combination composed of the non-target decorative symbol. ing. In the present embodiment, as a jackpot that can be won through the first winning / failing lottery (special figure 1 lottery) executed in the normal gaming state, the gaming state after the jackpot game ends becomes the second special gaming state (low probability). Where a normal jackpot and a special jackpot in which the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is set to the first special gaming state (high probability) are set, the winning combination of the decorative symbol 80 of "7" which is the target decorative symbol 80T is used. When a big hit is notified, it is set to confirm that it is a special big hit. In addition, when a big hit is notified by a hit combination with a non-target decorative symbol, there is a possibility that it is a normal big hit (a setting may be made in which either a special big hit or a normal big hit is possible, and the normal big hit is confirmed. It may be set to be set). That is, the target decorative symbol 80T is non-target decorative symbol 80T in that it is determined that the display of the hit combination by the target decorative symbol 80T is a special jackpot that is advantageous (more advantageous than the normal jackpot) for the player. Since it can be said that the symbol is more "valued" to the player than the target decorative symbol, the target decorative symbol 80T is made to stand out by controlling the specific symbol.

Further, in the present embodiment, the target decorative symbol 80T is a symbol that is "more valuable" to the player than the non-target decorative symbol, even based on the following viewpoints. In the present embodiment, reach (a state in which the types of the two decorative symbols 80 that have been stopped or pseudo-stopped first are the same. In the present embodiment, the types of the left decorative symbol 80L and the right decorative symbol 80R are the same. The jackpot reliability is different when the reach of the target decorative symbol 80T is established and when the reach of the non-target decorative symbol is established. Specifically, the probability of reaching a jackpot when the reach of the decorative symbol 80 of "7" is established is higher than the probability of reaching a jackpot when the reach of the other decorative symbols 80 is established (reach is established). As for the reliability of the jackpot at the time, the reach of the decorative symbol 80 of "7" is the highest). Therefore, when the reach is established, the player wishes that the reach by the decorative symbol 80 of "7" is established. Therefore, by performing the specific symbol control for the decorative symbol 80 of the "7", another It can be said that it is more meaningful than the decorative pattern 80.

As described above, the specific symbol control in the present embodiment is set to the inner display mode when the target decorative symbol 80T is variablely displayed, and is set to the outer display mode when the target decorative symbol 80T is stopped or pseudo-stopped. It is a thing. That is, in the fluctuating state, the target decorative symbol 80T is displayed in a compact state while the sub-element portion 80Ts (specific character) is displayed (substantially, only the "number" part is fluctuatingly displayed. Since it is in the state of being used, it is not much different from other decorative symbols 80 (non-target decorative symbols)). Then, when the target decorative symbol 80T is stopped or pseudo-stopped, the sub-element portion 80Ts is represented outside the main element portion 80Tm (the sub-element portion 80Ts is represented as if it protrudes from the inside to the outside of the main element portion 80Tm. Therefore, it becomes an easy-to-understand display form in which it is emphasized that the target decorative symbol 80T (a symbol valuable to the player) has stopped or pseudo-stopped.

Further, in the present embodiment, the target decorative symbol 80T is temporarily set to the covering display mode before being stopped or pseudo-stopped to be the outer display mode. That is, since the sub-element portion 80Ts (specific character) is displayed so as to be in front of the main element portion 80Tm, the entire specific character appears and the target decorative symbol 80T is stopped or pseudo-stopped. It will be emphasized. Although it can be said that at least a part of the main element portion 80Tm (number "7") is covered and the main element portion 80Tm is difficult to grasp in the state of the covering display mode, the covering display mode is used. Since the entire main element portion 80Tm is displayed as the outer display mode, it can be easily understood that the decorative symbol 80 of "7" is stopped or pseudo-stopped.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the specific symbol control 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 using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 4-1
In the above embodiment, the decorative symbol 80 of "7", which is one of a plurality of types of decorative symbols 80, is the target decorative symbol 80T to be controlled by the specific symbol, and the other non-target decorative symbols are not targeted. Although it has been explained that there is, two or more kinds of decorative symbols 80 may be regarded as the target decorative symbol 80T. For example, in a configuration provided with a so-called probability fluctuation state (high probability state), two or more types of symbols (probability variation symbols) that are determined to shift to the probability fluctuation state after the end of the jackpot game are the target decorative symbols 80T and others. It is conceivable that the design (non-probability variation design) of the above is used as a non-target decorative design.

Further, all of the plurality of types of decorative symbols 80 may be subject to specific symbol control. That is, all of the plurality of types of decorative symbols 80 may have a main element portion 80Tm and a sub-element portion 80Ts, and may be subject to specific symbol control as described in the above embodiment.

〇Specific example 4-2
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the target decorative symbol 80T, which is the target of the specific symbol control, is a symbol that is more valuable to the player than the non-target decorative symbol, which is not the control mode. May be good. That is, the non-target decorative symbol that is not the target of the specific symbol control is set to be a symbol that is more valuable to the player than the target decorative symbol 80T that is the target of the control. The non-objective decorative symbol is controlled to be less noticeable than the target decorative symbol 80T, and it can be said that it is controlled more simply from a different point of view, which makes the symbol valuable to the player simpler. It is also assumed that it will be shown.

〇Specific example 4-3
In the above embodiment, it has been described that when the target decorative symbol 80T is stopped or pseudo-stopped, the cover display mode is temporarily set and then the outer display mode is set, but the cover display mode may not be used. That is, even if the target decorative symbol 80T is variablely displayed in the inner display mode and the target decorative symbol 80T is stopped or pseudo-stopped (not in the cover display mode) to be in the outer display mode (see FIG. 24). good.

Further, as in the above embodiment, when the target decorative symbol 80T is stopped or pseudo-stopped, it may be temporarily changed to the covering display mode and then set to the outer display mode (as shown in FIG. 23). The configuration may be such that the outer display mode may be used (as shown in FIG. 24) instead of the cover display mode as described above. In this case, the jackpot reliability of the winning / failing lottery result can be set differently depending on whether or not the covering display mode is used. For example, when the target decorative symbol 80T is stopped or pseudo-stopped in a certain variable effect, the case where the target decorative symbol 80T is temporarily set to the covering display mode is more than the case where the target decorative symbol 80T is not set to the covering display mode. It is conceivable that the setting is such that there is a high probability that the winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the certain variable effect will be a big hit (the setting in which the covering display mode is as shown in FIG. 23B is the so-called chance up). Be done. As described above, it can be said that the covering display mode makes the sub-element portion 80Ts of the target decorative symbol 80T stand out, but when the sub-element portion 80Ts becomes conspicuous, it is more conspicuous than when it does not. Expectations are high for the jackpot. By doing so, the playability that the player will pay attention to the mode change at the time of stopping or pseudo-stopping the target decorative symbol 80T is realized.

〇Specific example 4-4
When the target decorative symbol 80T is stopped or pseudo-stopped, the specific symbol control as described in the above embodiment may be performed, or the specific symbol control may not be performed. That is, when the target decorative symbol 80T is stopped or pseudo-stopped, a change may occur from the inner display mode to the outer display mode (via the cover display mode) (see FIG. 25 (b-2)). For example, the configuration may be such that the change does not occur (the inner display mode remains) (see FIG. 25 (b-1)).

In the case of as in this example, when the target decorative symbol 80T is stopped or pseudo-stopped in a certain variable effect, the specific symbol control is performed (when FIG. 25 (b-2) is obtained). It is preferable to set the setting so that there is a high probability that the winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the certain variable effect will be a big hit, rather than the case where it is not done (when it becomes FIG. 25 (b-1)). It can be said that the specific symbol control is a control in which a change from the inner display mode to the outer display mode (change such that the specific character pops out) occurs, and the stopped or pseudo-stopped target decorative symbol 80T is conspicuous. When the target decorative pattern 80T becomes conspicuous in this way, it is conceivable that a big hit can be expected. By doing so, the playability that the player will pay attention to the mode change at the time of stopping or pseudo-stopping the target decorative symbol 80T is realized.

7) Specific production (character production)
The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute a specific effect as an effect constituting the effect during fluctuation. Although the specific effect in the present embodiment is generated in the normal gaming state, it may be generated in the special gaming state.

The specific effect (see FIG. 26) has a favorable ending (see FIG. 26 (c-1)) that is finally favorable to the player, or a disadvantageous ending (see FIG. 26 (c-2)) when the advantageous ending is not reached. ). It should be noted that the advantageous ending includes a mode of a so-called reversal pattern in which the unfavorable ending is pretended to be overturned. The specific effect in the present embodiment is generated as a kind of reach effect. If the winning / failing lottery result (hereinafter, also referred to as the target winning / failing lottery result) corresponding to the changing effect in which the specific effect has occurred (hereinafter, also referred to as the target changing effect) is a big hit, the specific effect Will lead to a favorable ending, and if it is out of the question, it will lead to a disadvantageous ending. In addition, it is not necessary to make a structure that becomes a big hit when an advantageous ending is reached. For example, in the case of reaching an advantageous ending, the probability that the winning / failing lottery result will be a big hit is higher than in the case of reaching a disadvantageous ending, but the setting may not always be a big hit.

In the specific effect, the title image 50 (character image) is displayed in the display area 911 at the beginning thereof (see FIG. 26 (a)). The title image 50 represents a title of a specific effect, and includes two or more characters (hereinafter, referred to as constituent characters) representing the title. The specific effect in the present embodiment is to challenge a predetermined character to jump over the cliff (see FIG. 26 (b)), and jump over is advantageous (see FIG. 26 (c-1)). The title image 50 including the constituent character "jump of death" is displayed at the beginning of the title image 50, which is set as a disadvantageous ending (see FIG. 26 (c-2)).

In the present embodiment, the title image 50 (constituting characters) is used to suggest the possibility that the specific effect will lead to an advantageous ending. Hereinafter, this is referred to as a character effect, and the character effect will be described. As described above, the fact that the specific effect leads to an advantageous ending means that the result of the winning / failing lottery is a big hit, so it can be said that it is a suggestion of the reliability of the big hit.

The character effect suggests the possibility of reaching an advantageous ending depending on the final aspect (final aspect) of the title image 50. At the start of the character production, all of the constituent characters are "white" (see FIG. 26 (a)). In the character production, it is indicated whether or not the constituent characters change "character by character". Specifically, it is shown whether or not the constituent characters change to "red" one by one (in the drawing, the white characters are represented as "white" and the filled characters are represented as "red"). .. In this embodiment, it is shown whether or not the reading order changes from the earliest character (that is, the left). The method of indicating the presence or absence of a change by the "color" of the constituent characters is only an example. Other elements may be used as long as the presence or absence of change can be visually determined.

In FIGS. 27 (a) to 27 (d), as an example of character production, the final mode is the case where "You Jump, I Jump" is red (4 characters out of 7 characters change). Case) was shown. In this case, the character "decision" changes from white to red (see Fig. 26 (a) → Fig. 27 (a)), and the character "death" changes from white to red (Fig. 27 (a) → Fig. 27 (Fig. 27). b)), the character "no" changes from white to red (see Fig. 27 (b) → Fig. 27 (c)), and the character "ji" changes from white to red (Fig. 27 (c) → Fig. 27 (see). d) Refer to), and the constituent characters change in order one character at a time (changes with a time lag). The same applies when the number of characters that change is different, and the characters change in order from the constituent characters on the left. In some cases, the constituent characters do not change at all.

In this embodiment, an end action (not shown) indicating that the final aspect has been determined occurs. After the termination action occurs, no new constituent characters change. In the character effect, the constituent characters change one by one with a time lag, so it may be difficult to understand where the constituent characters ended (whether or not the constituent characters do not change anymore). In order to reduce such a possibility, after a predetermined change in the number of characters occurs (in the above example, a change in four constituent characters occurs), an end action is generated, and no further change occurs. Show that to the player. Various methods (modes) of the end action can be considered. For example, a method of temporarily displaying an effect image (eg, an effect image that makes the title image 50 appear to shine) can be used around the title image 50.

In the present embodiment, it is set so that the larger the number of the constituent characters finally changed, the higher the probability of reaching an advantageous ending (see FIG. 27 (e)). Therefore, the highest reliability is when all seven constituent characters change to red. If all seven constituent characters change, it may be determined that a favorable ending will be reached. In addition, the lowest reliability is when the seven constituent characters do not change at all. Since there are seven constituent letters, the number of stages of reliability (probability of reaching a favorable ending) suggested by the final aspect is eight.

However, the number of changed characters is the same, such as "when it is 0 or 1", "when it is 2 or 3", "when it is 4 or 5", and so on. Even if they are different, they may be provided with a range having the same reliability. Even in the case where such a range is provided, for example, the reliability of "when the number of changed characters is 0 or 1" is higher than the reliability of "when the number of characters is 2 or 3". It suffices if the setting is high, and it is assumed that this is also a configuration in which "the larger the number of constituent characters that have finally changed, the higher the probability that an advantageous ending will be reached".

Even in conventional pachinko and pachislot machines, the color of the title such as the reach effect suggests the reliability, but in such a conventional effect, the reliability can be grasped just by glancing at it. It was dull. In the present embodiment, it is shown whether or not the constituent characters of the title image 50 change character by character, so that the effect can be enjoyed while expecting how much the constituent characters will change.

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

〇Specific example 5-1
It has been explained that the character effect in the above embodiment has a higher probability (reliability) that the specific effect leads to an advantageous ending as the number of the finally changed constituent characters increases, but the constituent characters change one by one. After indicating whether or not it is indicated, whether or not all the constituent characters are finally changed may be set as a branch of whether or not the probability of reaching an advantageous ending is increased (increased chance). According to the above embodiment, the chance is up when all 7 characters of "You Jump, I Jump" change from white to red, and some of the constituent characters do not change. In that case, the setting will not increase the chance. That is, if some of the constituent characters do not change, the probability of reaching an advantageous ending does not change regardless of the amount of the changed constituent characters (see FIG. 28).

Even in this example, it is not shown whether or not the constituent characters change character by character, and it is not possible to instantly know whether or not the chance is up (the game is that the constituent characters change character by character). Because it is shown to the person), it will be a more interesting production form than before.

〇Specific example 5-2
The order in which it is shown whether or not it changes is not fixed. For example, as in the above embodiment, it is indicated whether or not the title changes in the order of "reading" (hereinafter, referred to as ascending order. In the above embodiment, it corresponds to the mode in which the constituent characters on the left side change). (See FIG. 29 (b-1)), and vice versa (hereinafter referred to as descending order. In the above embodiment, it corresponds to a mode in which the constituent characters on the right side are changed). There is also a case (see FIG. 29 (b-2)).

In the case of this example, whether the order is ascending or descending may indicate the amount of the constituent characters that will eventually change (that is, suggest the jackpot reliability). Since the ascending order is the order of "reading", it is preferable that the ascending order is the basic pattern (the "default" pattern). In other words, it is easier to increase the number of constituent characters that will eventually change (the expected value of the number of changed characters will be larger) in the case of descending order than in the case of ascending order (descending order is a chance). Up pattern) is preferable.

〇Specific example 5-3
It has been explained that the character effect in the above embodiment may cause a case where no constituent character changes (a case where all the constituent characters remain "white"), but at least one constituent character changes. And. If the setting is such that the larger the number of changed constituent characters is, the more likely it is that an advantageous ending will be reached as in the above embodiment, it is the most undesired result for the player to end by changing only one constituent character. It can be said that.

It can be said that the fact that the constituent characters end without changing even one character means that the effect of "changing one character at a time", which is peculiar to the character effect, is not exhibited. By doing so in this example, it is possible to prevent the player from quitting the game without knowing the effect peculiar to the character production that "changes character by character".

〇Specific example 5-4
As described above, the character effect indicates whether or not the constituent characters change one by one, but the constituent characters (hereinafter referred to as target characters) that are currently the target of "whether or not they change". ) Is controlled so that it becomes clear which character it is. The control may be such that the target character can be grasped to be in a different state from other characters. For example, the character size of the target character is temporarily made larger than the other characters (see FIG. 30 (b)). When the color of the target character changes, the character changes in a large state (see FIG. 30 (c-1)) and returns to the original size with the same color (see FIG. 30 (d-1)). .. Then, the next constituent character is enlarged so that it can be grasped that the character is the target character. If the color of the target character does not change (see FIG. 30 (c-2)), the original size is restored (see FIG. 30 (d-2)), and the character effect ends.

By making it like this example, it becomes easy to understand that it is an effect showing whether or not the constituent characters change one by one, and it becomes clear which constituent character is the target character at the present time.

〇Specific example 5-5
In the above embodiment, "white" is the standard color (default color; hereinafter referred to as the standard color) as the color of the constituent characters, and "red" is the color that may change due to the character production (chance up). (Hereinafter referred to as an opportunity color), but two or more kinds of colors may be set as such an opportunity color. For example, it is assumed that "red" is set as the first opportunity color and "gold" (shown by hatching in the drawing) is set as the second opportunity color that is more advantageous than the first opportunity color, and the constituent characters are set as the character effect. Not only the effect of showing whether or not to change from "white" to "red" one character at a time (see Fig. 31 (a-1)), but also whether the constituent characters change from "white" to "gold" as a character effect. An effect (see FIG. 31 (a-2)) in which whether or not it is indicated character by character may occur. When the N constituent characters are "red" and when the N constituent characters are "gold", the latter is more likely to lead to an advantageous ending (the number of changed characters is the same). If you compare certain things with each other, it is better to use "gold"). By doing so, when a character effect occurs, not only whether or not the first character changes, but also the color after the change of the first character becomes a remarkable effect form.

In addition, if the configuration is such that multiple types of opportunity colors are set as described above, a character effect (previous character effect) that indicates whether or not the constituent characters change from "white" to "red" one by one. When the result is that the color of all the constituent characters changes from "white" to "red", then whether or not the constituent characters change from "red" to "gold" is determined character by character. It is also possible to have a configuration in which the indicated character effect (later character effect) may be executed (see FIG. 31 (b)). That is, when all the constituent characters are changed in the previous character effect, it is possible to have a configuration in which the character effect after it is shown whether or not the color is changed to a more preferable color can occur.

In addition, although not shown, there may be an effect in which the constituent characters are set to "red" from the beginning of the production, and then each character indicates whether or not the constituent characters change from "red" to "gold". You may do it.

〇Specific example 5-6
Although it has been explained that the character effect in the above embodiment indicates whether or not the constituent characters change one by one, the target character string (title in the above embodiment) is divided into a plurality of character groups. , It may be indicated in order whether or not it changes for each character group (each character group contains one or more characters).

It is preferable that the target character string is divided into "phrases", and each "phrase" is the above character group (one or more characters constituting the character group themselves have meaning). For example, if the target character string is the same "jump of death" as in the above embodiment, each of "death", "no", and "jump" is used as a character group. That is, first it is shown whether the color of "Death" changes, if that color changes, it is shown whether the color of "no" changes, and if that color changes, "jump". It is an effect form that indicates whether or not the color of is changed (see FIG. 32).

〇Specific example 5-7
Although it has been explained that the target of the character effect in the above embodiment is the title image 50 of the specific effect, it is also possible to target other images as long as they include two or more characters. .. For example, where the effect of suggesting reliability by the color of the characters representing the characters' lines and the colors of the characters representing the lyrics of the music is known, it is indicated one by one whether or not the constituent characters of the lines and lyrics change. It may be possible to generate a character effect.

8) Image displacement effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute an image displacement effect as an effect constituting the variable effect. Although the image displacement effect in the present embodiment is normally generated in the gaming state, it may be generated in the special gaming state.

In the present embodiment, the image displacement effect can occur during a specific type of battle effect (hereinafter simply referred to as a battle effect) (the image displacement effect is executed as a part of the battle effect). The battle effect is a ally character (represented with the character "taste" in the drawing) that is the character on the player side and an enemy character facing it (represented with the character "enemy" in the drawing). Will fight, and eventually the ally character will win the victory result (advantageous result in favor of the player) (see Fig. 34 (c-1)) or the ally character will be defeated (the enemy character will win). It leads to a defeat result (a disadvantageous result disadvantageous to the player) (see FIG. 34 (c-2)). It should be noted that the victory result also includes a so-called reversal (revival) pattern in which the ally character appears to be defeated and is overturned. In this way, the battle effect shows the result in the situation of the ally character, and if the ally character is the main effect element, it is an advantageous result that the main effect element is in a predetermined situation. It can be said that it is a disadvantageous result that the predetermined situation is not reached.

In the present embodiment, the battle effect can occur as a kind of reach effect. If the winning / failing lottery result (target winning / failing lottery result) corresponding to the changing effect including the battle effect (target changing effect) is a big hit, the winning result (see FIG. 34 (c-1)) is reached and it is out of the question. In some cases, it leads to a defeat result (see FIG. 34 (c-2)). It should be noted that the battle production is performed as a kind of reach production only as an example. The jackpot may not be fixed when the winning result is reached, but the setting may be set so that the probability that the target winning / failing lottery result will be a jackpot is increased (only the chance is increased).

The image displacement effect is performed as if the reference image 60 was displaced from the reference state (see FIG. 33 (a)) in which the reference image 60 was displayed in the display area 911 with respect to the display area 911 (“shifted””. (As if) the displayed displacement state (see FIG. 33 (b)) is obtained. In the present embodiment, the reference image 60 is displayed in the entire display area 911 in the reference state. Since the image displacement effect is executed in the middle of the battle effect, the reference image 60 is assumed to include at least one of the ally character and the enemy character. Further, in the present embodiment, in order to enhance the impression that the reference image 60 is "shifted" with respect to the display area 911, the reference image 60 includes the decorative symbol 80. That is, the image including the decorative symbol 80 is displayed as if it is "shifted" with respect to the display area 911. In the present embodiment, the reserved symbol 10 is not displayed during the battle effect, but if the reserved symbol 10 is displayed, the reference image 60 may include the reserved symbol 10. However, only the portion peculiar to the battle effect excluding such decorative symbols 80 and reserved symbols 10 may be displaced with respect to the display area 911 as the reference image 60. Further, in the present embodiment, the reference image 60 in the displaced state is regarded as a still image, but it may be a moving image showing that the battle is in progress (the progress of the battle is represented by the reference image 60 even in the displaced state). It may be).

In this way, in the image displacement effect, the reference image 60 displayed on the entire display area 911 in the reference state is displaced with respect to the display area 911, so that the outer edge of the reference image 60 appears in the displacement state ( See FIG. 33 (b)). That is, in the displacement state, the portion corresponding to the outer edge (substantial shape) of the display area 911 in the reference state is displayed in the display area 911. Since the image displacement effect in the present embodiment is displayed as if the reference image 60 is displaced in the depth direction with respect to the display area 911, the outer edge of the reference image 60 in the displaced state is formed into a substantially rectangular shape. (The displacement state is displayed as if the size of the entire reference image 60 is smaller than the reference state). The reference image 60 may be represented as if it were displaced in the left-right direction or the up-down direction with respect to the display area 911. Further, the reference image 60 may be represented as if it is three-dimensionally displaced with respect to the display area 911 (in this case, the outer edge of the reference image 60 in the displaced state is a substantially parallel quadrilateral shape). ..

Since the reference image 60 is displaced with respect to the display area 911 as described above, in the displaced state, the area where the reference image 60 is not displayed in the display area 911 (hereinafter referred to as the non-reference area 911x) is Occurs (see FIG. 33 (b)). It can be said that the non-reference region 911x is an region from the outer edge of the reference image 60 to the outer edge of the display region 911.

When the image displacement effect occurs during the battle effect (before the battle effect reaches the result) and the displacement state is reached, the non-reference image 62 is displayed in the non-reference area 911x. The non-standard image 62 is assumed to include a sub-effect element. In the present embodiment, the sub-effect element is a character on the player side and is a character that assists an ally character (hereinafter, referred to as an auxiliary character. In the drawing, it is represented by adding the character "assist") (. See FIG. 33 (b)).

In the displaced state, the auxiliary character is displayed as if it were "running" toward the reference image 60. In the present embodiment, in the displaced state, the reference image 60 gradually becomes smaller (with time). In other words, the non-reference region 911x changes to gradually increase (over time). As the reference image 60 becomes smaller (the non-reference region 911x becomes larger), the auxiliary character is displaced so that the auxiliary character included in the non-reference image 62 approaches the reference image 60 (FIGS. 33 (b) → (c)). See change).

The image displacement effect is a subsumption end (see FIGS. 33 (d-1) and 34 (a-1)) or an auxiliary character (see FIG. 33 (d-1) and FIG. 34 (a-1)) in which the auxiliary character (sub-effect element) is finally included in the reference image 60. The subsumption element) is not included in the reference image 60, and leads to a non-inclusive ending (see FIGS. 33 (d-2) and 34 (a-2)). As described above, since the auxiliary character is a character on the player side that helps the ally character, it can be said that the inclusion ending indicates that the auxiliary character has entered the war to help the ally character. .. On the other hand, it can be said that the non-subsumption ending indicates that the auxiliary character did not participate in the war.

In the present embodiment, when the end of inclusion is reached, the reference image 60 in the displaced state is in a state where the auxiliary character (sub-effect element) is included (see FIG. 33 (d-1)), and then the reference image 60 is reached. Returns to its original size (returns to the reference state) (see FIG. 34 (a-1)). However, when the reference image 60 returns to its original size, the reference image 60 may be in a state where the auxiliary character is included at substantially the same time. Further, in the case of reaching the non-subsumption end, the reference image 60 returns to the original size (returns to the reference state) without the auxiliary character being included in the reference image 60. By assuming that the auxiliary character is displayed in the non-reference area 911x until just before the reference image 60 returns to the original size, the auxiliary character is not covered by the reference image 60 that has returned to the original size. The effect is as if it were (see FIGS. 33 (d-2) and 34 (a-2)).

In this way, the reference image 60 returns to its original size in both cases of reaching the inclusive ending and reaching the non-inclusive ending. After that, the battle production progresses and the result (victory result or defeat result) is reached. In addition, since the auxiliary character will participate in the war when the end of inclusion is reached, the images after the end of inclusion and the time when the end of non-inclusion is reached (at least until the result is reached). Is different (see the difference between FIGS. 34 (b-1) and (b-2)). However, it does not deny that the same video is output (so that a common video can be used) regardless of the outcome.

In summary, the image displacement effect in this embodiment occurs during the battle effect. In the image displacement effect, since the reference image 60 is displayed as if it is displaced with respect to the display area 911, the non-reference area 911x (the reference image 60 in the display area 911 is inevitably displayed when the displacement state is reached. Areas that are not displaced) occur. In the present embodiment, the occurrence of the non-standard area 911x is utilized, and an auxiliary character (sub-directing element) is displayed in the non-standard area 911x to suggest the possibility that the auxiliary character participates in the battle (Fig.). 33 (b)). In particular, in the present embodiment, the reference image 60 is gradually reduced in the displaced state, and the auxiliary character is displayed so as to gradually approach the reference image 60 (see FIGS. 33 (b) → (c)). , Emphasize that the situation is likely to "participate". Finally, the "participation" was realized when the auxiliary character was included in the reference image 60 (subsumption end) (see FIGS. 33 (d-1) and 34 (a-1)). In the case of indicating that (when the auxiliary character is not included in the reference image 60 (non-inclusive ending) (see FIG. 33 (d-2) and FIG. 34 (a-2)), "participation" was not realized. (Indicates).

In the present embodiment, it is more likely that the battle effect will lead to a victory result in the case of reaching the inclusive ending than in the case of reaching the non-inclusion ending. In other words, it can be said that the subsumption end is more advantageous to the player than the non-subsumption end when viewed from the image displacement effect alone. Since the auxiliary character is displayed to help the ally character aiming for victory, it is more likely that the victory result will be achieved when "participation" is realized than when it is not realized. It can be said that what you do is natural as a series of productions. To put it simply, the auxiliary character, which is a sub-effect element, is displayed to help the ally character, which is the main effect element, to reach the situation of victory result (advantageous result), so that the auxiliary character is the reference image. The player can feel that the state included in 60 is closer to victory than the case where it is not included. In addition, in this embodiment, it is not certain that the winning result will be reached when the end of inclusion is reached. In other words, reaching the end of inclusion is set to only increase the chance. However, it does not deny that the setting is such that the victory result will be confirmed when the conclusion of inclusion is reached. Further, in the present embodiment, even if a non-inclusive ending is reached, there is a possibility that a winning result will be reached.

As described above, in the image displacement effect in the present embodiment, the non-reference image 62 including the sub-effect element is displayed in the non-reference area 911x generated by the displacement of the reference image 60 with respect to the display area 911, and finally. In addition, it is an interesting production in which whether or not the sub-effect element reaches the inclusion ending included in the reference image 60 is a branch of whether or not the ending is advantageous to the player.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the image displacement 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 using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 6-1
The image displacement effect in the above embodiment is executed as a part of the battle effect in which the victory (reaching a predetermined situation) of the ally character (main effect element) is a result advantageous to the player. However, it may be executed as a part of a target production different from such a battle production. What is displayed as a sub-effect element included in the non-standard image 62 in the image displacement effect promotes the target effect to reach an advantageous result (by the appearance of the sub-effect element, the use of the sub-effect element, etc.). , It can be understood that the target production is advantageous to the player). In this way, the fact that the subsumption element reaches the end of inclusion becomes a natural flow of production that indicates that the target production is approaching an advantageous result.

For example, an effect in which a predetermined character (main effect element) attempts to jump over a cliff, and jumping over is set as an advantageous result and not being able to jump over is set as a disadvantageous result (shown in FIG. 26). The target production is a production similar to the one. It is conceivable that the image displacement effect occurs during the target effect (see FIGS. 35 (a) and 35 (b)), and the “jump stand” is displayed as a sub-effect element included in the non-standard image 62. When the end is inclusive, the character tries to jump over the cliffs using the jump table (see Fig. 35 (c-1)), and when the end is non-inclusive, the character does not use the jump table and jumps between the cliffs. (See Fig. 35 (c-2)). In other words, it is a favorable result (target) for the player to be in a situation where the character jumps over the cliff, so a "jump stand" is displayed as an aid to that, and the end of the inclusion is When it is reached, the player can feel as if the probability of achieving the favorable result has increased.

〇Specific example 6-2
The image displacement effect in the above embodiment is that the inclusive end is more advantageous to the player than the non-inclusive end (the battle effect is more likely to be a victory result (advantageous result)). However, the opposite setting, that is, the non-subsumption ending may be a setting that is more favorable to the player than the inclusion ending.

With such a setting, in the image displacement effect, the sub-effect element is the one that hinders the main effect element from reaching the advantageous result in a predetermined situation (in other words, the one that promotes the unfavorable result). It should be displayed as. If the target is a battle effect as in the above embodiment, an element indicating that the ally character (main effect element) is in a disadvantageous situation (a situation in which the enemy character is advantageous) is displayed as a sub effect element. For example, another character that helps the enemy character (another enemy character; represented by the character "different" in the drawing) is displayed as a sub-effect element (see FIG. 36 (b)). Reaching the end of inclusion means that another character will participate in the war (see Fig. 36 (c-1)), which means that the ally character will be in a disadvantageous situation, and it will be difficult for the ally character to win. It suggests that. On the other hand, reaching the non-subsumption end means that another character does not participate in the war (see Fig. 36 (c-2)), and it means that the disadvantageous situation of the ally character was avoided. It can be said that it suggests that the situation is such that the ally character is more likely to win than the case where the end of inclusion is reached.

As described in Specific Example 6-1 above, when the target production is a production other than the battle production, the inclusive ending may be set to be more advantageous to the player than the non-inclusive ending. can. As in Specific Example 6-1 is an effect in which a predetermined character (main effect element) attempts to jump over a precipice, and jumping over is set as an advantageous result and not being able to jump over is set as a disadvantageous result. If so, for example, an element representing "oil" is displayed as a sub-effect element (see FIG. 37 (b)). When the end of inclusion is reached, it is expressed that the "oil" is sprinkled and the character is difficult to jump (see FIG. 37 (c-1)). When the non-inclusive ending is reached, the "oil" is not sprinkled (see FIG. 37 (c-2)), so it can be said that the character is more likely to jump than in the case of the inclusive ending.

〇Specific example 6-3
It is assumed that the player is urged to operate the operation means 70 (for example, a push button; see FIG. 1) (the operation effect is generated) in the displacement state of the image displacement effect. As described above, it has been explained that in the displacement state, the larger the non-reference region 911x is, the closer the sub-effect element (auxiliary character) is to the reference image 60. It shall be generated by the operation of 70. For example, each time the player is prompted to continuously operate (continuously hit) the operation means 70 and the operation of the operation means 70 is detected during the operation valid period, the non-reference region 911x becomes smaller and the sub-effect element is the reference. It is assumed that a change approaching image 60 may occur (see FIGS. 38 (b) (c)). By doing so, it is possible to create a production form that gives the impression that the end of inclusion is approaching by the player's own power (operation). It is assumed that a maintenance operation (long press) for maintaining the operated state of the operation means 70 is required, and each time the maintenance operation for a predetermined time is detected, the non-reference region 911x becomes smaller and the sub-effect element becomes smaller. It may be an effect form in which a change approaching the reference image 60 may occur.

Further, in the displacement state of the image displacement effect, the operation of the operation means 70 may be prompted (operation effect occurs) as described above (see FIG. 39 (b-2)), but the operation is not prompted. (The operation effect does not occur) (see FIG. 39 (b-1)), and the case where the operation effect occurs is more likely to be the end of inclusion than the case where the operation effect does not occur. It may be a thing. It can be said that the operation effect gives the player the impression that the sub-effect element (auxiliary character) approaching the reference image 60 is supported by the operation of the operation means 70, so that such a situation has occurred. The setting should be set so that there is a higher probability that the case will result in inclusion.

〇Specific example 6-4
As described above, in the displacement state, the outer edge (frame) of the reference image 60 is displayed in the display area 911. It is assumed that the aspect of the outer edge can change each time the image displacement effect occurs, and the aspect of the outer edge suggests the probability of reaching the end of inclusion. In a sense, the image displacement effect is subsumed by whether or not the sub-effect element (auxiliary character) displayed in the non-reference area 911x in the displacement state overcomes the outer edge of the reference image 60 and enters the reference image 60. Since it can be said that the effect is a branch of whether or not, it can be said that it is a highly compatible operation from the essence of the image displacement effect to suggest the possibility of the end of inclusion depending on the aspect of the outer edge.

For example, as the aspect of the outer edge of the reference image 60, the first aspect (see FIG. 40 (b-1)) and the second aspect (FIG. 40 (b)) in which the probability of inclusive ending is higher than in the case of the first aspect. -2) It is assumed that (see) is set. The outer edge of the first aspect is said to be "thicker" than the outer edge of the second aspect. By doing so, the thicker the outer edge, the lower the probability that the sub-effect element (auxiliary character) will get over the outer edge and enter the reference image 60 (which will be the end of inclusion).

9) 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.

It is not necessary that all of the various effects described in the above embodiment are feasible. It may be a configuration in which only a part can be executed.

The matters related to the "big hit" described in the above embodiment can be replaced with the so-called "small hit". For example, an effect suggesting a probability of becoming a big hit (reliability of a big hit) can be used as a suggestion of a probability of becoming a small hit. Further, it may be provided with a game property (a game property of a so-called "two-type gaming machine") in which a big hit can be obtained via a small hit (the description is omitted because the game itself is well known). If the small hit winning is set to lead to the big hit acquisition without exception, it can be treated as small hit = big hit.

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

・ Means 1-1
A display device having a display area, an effect executing means for executing a changing effect from when the decorative symbol displayed in the display area starts to change until the decorative symbol displayed in the display area stops in a mode indicating a winning / failing lottery result, and a winning / failing lottery result are A hit game execution means for executing a hit game in the case of a hit is provided, and an opportunity image is displayed in the display area, and it is shown as if an event advantageous to the player has occurred based on the opportunity image. If the activation effect is feasible and the opportunity image is displayed, but the activation effect based on the opportunity image does not occur during the fluctuation effect and the winning / failing lottery result is won, the winning game is in progress. A gaming machine characterized in that the above-mentioned activation effect is generated.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is possible to realize an interesting game property that the opportunity image is activated during the hit game when the opportunity image is not activated during the changing effect.

・ Means 1-2
When two or more of the opportunity images are displayed, if the activation effect based on all of the two or more opportunity images displayed during the changing effect does not occur, the remaining said-mentioned during the hit game. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein the activation effect based on an opportunity image is generated.
By doing so, if all of the two or more opportunity images are not activated during the fluctuation effect, the remaining opportunity images are activated during the winning game, which is a game property.

・ Means 1-3
The winning game includes one or more unit games in which a predetermined winning area is opened until the closing condition is satisfied, and the activation effect is generated during the winning game before the activation effect is generated. Is characterized in that the winning game, which was shown as if it included X unit games, may be shown to include Y (where X <Y) unit games. The gaming machine according to means 1-1 or means 1-2.
By doing so, if the opportunity image is not activated during the fluctuating production, the playability that the unit game of the winning game can be expected to increase is realized.

・ Means 1-4
The first opportunity image and the second opportunity image are provided as the opportunity image, and the second opportunity image does not generate the activation effect during the fluctuation effect than the first opportunity image. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-3, characterized in that it is highly probable that the activation effect will occur during the hit game.
By doing so, the playability that the player will pay attention to in the mode (type) of the opportunity image is realized.

・ Means 2-1
A display device having a display area and an effect executing means for executing a continuous effect including two or more unit effects are provided. In the continuous effect, a number of times image showing the number of occurrences of the unit effect is displayed in the display area. A continuous suggestion as if the number of occurrences of the unit effect is once in a reference state that is displayed and it is not known whether or not the unit effect is started for the second time and the continuous effect is executed. A gaming machine characterized in that an image may be displayed in the display area.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is possible to make it easy to understand the suggestion that continuous production occurs.

・ Means 2-2
In the display area, a decorative symbol indicating the result of the winning / failing lottery is displayed, and in the continuous effect, the variable decorative symbols are pseudo-stopped in a predetermined combination and re-variate as the start of a new unit effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pseudo-continuous production.
By using the continuous suggestion image, it is possible to suggest the occurrence of an easy-to-understand pseudo continuous effect immediately after the start of the change of the decorative pattern.

・ Means 2-3
In the reference state, the continuous suggestion image may or may not be displayed, and the continuous suggestion image is not displayed when the continuous suggestion image is displayed in the reference state. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the continuous effect is more likely to occur than in the case.
If the continuous suggestion image is displayed every time the reference state is reached, it is not possible to know what the continuous suggestion image is suggesting, so it is preferable to prevent the continuous suggestion image from being displayed in the reference state. ..

・ Means 2-4
It is more likely that the continuous effect will occur when the second continuous suggestion image different from the first continuous suggestion image is displayed than when the first continuous suggestion image is displayed as the continuous suggestion image. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by the above.
In this way, it is also possible to suggest the high or low probability that continuous production will occur by using the mode (type) of the continuous suggestion image.

・ Means 3-1
A display device having a display area for displaying a decorative symbol indicating a winning / failing lottery result, and an effect executing means for executing a changing effect from the start of the change of the decorative symbol to the stop in an manner according to the winning / failing lottery result. , A style control means for controlling the effect mode of the changing effect, and the change immediately before the target changing effect until the switching point in the middle of the target changing effect, which is the changing effect. The pre-style, which is the effect style set in the previous variable mid-effect, is maintained, and when the switching point is reached, the pre-style is changed to the post-style, which is different from the pre-form. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to change the style on the way.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is possible to make it easy to understand the change in the production style.

・ Means 3-2
A change notice image foretelling that a change in the effect style will occur is displayed, and even after the change notice image is erased, the pre-style is in the set state, and then the switching time is reached and the above-mentioned thing is performed. The gaming machine according to Means 3-1 characterized in that it changes to a posterior style.
By doing so, it is possible to actually show the change from the pre-style to the post-style after notifying that the style change will occur in the change notice image, so that it is easy to understand that the style change has occurred.

・ Means 3-3
The gaming machine according to means 3-2, wherein the change notice image shows the type of the effect style, which is the post-style.
By doing so, even after the type of the effect style to be the post-style is shown by the change notice image, the pre-style effect style is set until the switching time is reached (the style change is). It will be a novel composition (in a state where it has not been completed).

・ Means 4-1
A gaming machine in which a winning / failing lottery result is notified using a plurality of types of decorative symbols displayed in a display area of a display device, and a target decorative symbol that is at least a part of the plurality of types of the decorative symbols is the target decorative symbol. The main element portion indicating the type and the sub-element portion attached to the main element portion are included, and the sub-element portion is represented inside the main element portion while the target decorative pattern is variablely displayed. It is a display mode, and it is possible to execute a specific symbol control which is an outer display mode in which the sub-element portion is represented outside the main element portion when the target decorative symbol is stopped or pseudo-stops. A featured gaming machine.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is possible to make it conspicuous that the target decorative symbol has stopped or pseudo-stopped by performing specific symbol control.

・ Means 4-2
When the target decorative symbol is stopped or pseudo-stopped, the sub-element portion is displayed so as to cover at least a part of the main element portion, and then the outer display mode is set. The gaming machine according to the featured means 4-1.
By doing so, when the target decorative symbol is stopped or pseudo-stopped, the sub-element portion of the target decorative symbol can be temporarily conspicuous.

・ Means 4-3
The target decorative symbol is a part of the plurality of types of the decorative symbols, and the specific symbol control is not executed for the non-target decorative symbol which is the decorative symbol other than the target decorative symbol 4. -1 or the gaming machine according to means 4-2.
By doing so, the target decorative pattern can be made more conspicuous than other decorative patterns (non-target decorative patterns).

・ Means 4-4
When the winning / failing lottery result is a win, the winning combination composed of the decorative symbols of the same type is displayed, and the target decoration is displayed as compared with the case where the winning combination composed of the non-target decorative symbol is displayed. The gaming machine according to Means 4-3, wherein it is more advantageous for the player to display the winning combination composed of the symbols.
In this way, if the target decorative symbol is set to be more valuable to the player than the non-target decorative symbol, it is conceivable to make the "valuable" target decorative symbol stand out by the specific symbol control. ..

・ Means 5-1
Execution of an effect that constitutes a display device having a display area and an effect during change from the start of the change of the decorative symbol displayed in the display area to the stop in the mode of indicating the winning / failing lottery result. In the specific effect, a character image including two or more constituent characters is displayed in the display area, and it is shown whether or not the constituent characters change character by character, and the character image is provided. The gaming machine is characterized in that the final aspect of the above suggests the possibility that the ending of the specific effect leads to an advantageous ending in favor of the player.
The above-mentioned gaming machine can perform an interesting effect using a character image.

・ Means 5-2
The gaming machine according to means 5-1 characterized in that the larger the number of changed constituent characters, the higher the probability of reaching the advantageous ending.
By doing so, it becomes a production form in which the player wishes that the constituent characters change one character at a time for a longer period of time.

・ Means 5-3
When all the constituent characters are changed, it is more likely to reach the advantageous ending than when some of the constituent characters are not changed, and when some of the constituent characters are not changed. , The gaming machine according to means 5-1 characterized in that the probability of reaching the advantageous ending is the same regardless of the number of changed constituent characters.
By doing so, it becomes an easy-to-understand production form in which whether or not all the constituent characters change is a branch of increasing the chance.

・ Means 5-4
The specific effect is a reach effect that leads to the advantageous ending when the result of the winning / failing lottery is a hit, and the character image represents the title of the reach effect by the constituent characters. The gaming machine according to any one of -1 to means 5-3.
Since the title of the reach effect is the one that the player pays attention to, it is preferable to use the constituent characters representing the title.

・ Means 6-1
An image displacement effect is executed in which a display device having a display area and a reference state in which a reference image is displayed in the display area become a displacement state in which the reference image is displayed as if the reference image is displaced with respect to the display area. In the image displacement effect, the non-reference image including the sub-effect element is displayed in the non-reference area other than the area in which the reference image is displayed in the display area. After that, it leads to an inclusive ending in which the reference image contains the sub-effect element or a non-inclusion end in which the reference image does not include the sub-effect element. A gaming machine characterized in that the other ending is set as an ending that is more favorable to the player.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is possible to perform an interesting effect using a non-standard region generated by a displacement state.

・ Means 6-2
The gaming machine according to means 6-1 characterized in that, in the displacement state, the larger the non-reference region is, the closer the sub-effect element included in the non-reference image is to the reference image.
By doing so, it is suggested that the sub-effect element may enter the reference image (it may lead to the end of inclusion), so that the production becomes easy to understand.

・ Means 6-3
The image displacement effect occurs as a part of the effect set as an advantageous result advantageous to the player that the main effect element different from the sub effect element is in a predetermined situation, and in the displacement state. , The subsumption in which the non-reference image including the sub-effect element representing the one that promotes the advantageous result is displayed in the non-reference region, and the sub-effect element is included in the reference image. Means 6 characterized in that the case of ending is more likely to lead to the advantageous result than the case of the non-inclusion ending in which the reference image does not include the subsuming element. -1 or the gaming machine according to means 6-2.
In this way, it is possible to construct a production form in which it is advantageous for the player to reach the end of inclusion by using it as a sub-production element that promotes the achievement of an advantageous result.

・ Means 6-4
In the image displacement effect, a battle effect is set in which a ally character, which is a character on the player side displayed as the main effect element, and an enemy character facing the ally character fight against each other, and the ally character wins. It occurs as a part, and in the displaced state, the non-standard image including the sub-effect element representing the one that promotes the victory of the ally character is displayed in the non-standard area. Game machine described in means 6-3 In this way, by using a sub-effect element that represents something that promotes the victory of the ally character, it is advantageous for the player (ally character) to reach the end of inclusion. Can be built.

・ Means 6-5
The image displacement effect occurs as a part of the effect set as an advantageous result advantageous to the player that the main effect element different from the sub effect element is in a predetermined situation, and in the displacement state. In the non-reference region, the non-reference image including the sub-effect element representing an obstacle to reach the advantageous result is displayed, and the reference image is not in a state where the sub-effect element is included. The means 6 characterized in that the case of the inclusion ending is more likely to lead to the advantageous result than the case of the inclusion ending in which the reference image includes the sub-effect element. -1 or the gaming machine according to means 6-2.
In this way, it is possible to construct a production form in which it is disadvantageous for the player to reach the end of inclusion by using it as a sub-production element that represents an object that hinders the achievement of an advantageous result.

・ Means 6-6
In the image displacement effect, a battle effect is set in which a ally character, which is a character on the player side displayed as the main effect element, and an enemy character facing the ally character fight against each other, and the ally character wins. It occurs as a part, and in the displaced state, the non-standard image including the sub-effect element representing the one that hinders the victory of the ally character is displayed in the non-standard area. The game machine described in Means 6-5 In this way, by using a sub-effect element that represents something that hinders the victory of the ally character, it is disadvantageous for the player (ally character) to reach the end of inclusion. Can be built.

1 Pachinko machine 10 Pending symbols 11 Variable pending symbols (Variable pending information)
12 Pre-change hold symbol (pre-change hold information)
20 Opportunity image (21 First opportunity image 22 Second opportunity image)
30 Continuous suggestion image 32 Number of times image 40 Change notice image 50 Title image (character image)
60 Reference image 62 Non-standard image 911 x Non-standard area 70 Operation means 80 Decorative pattern 80T Target decorative pattern 80Tm Main element part 80Ts Sub-element part 91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (4)

A display device having a display area and
A production execution means for executing a continuous production including two or more unit productions,
Equipped with
In the continuous effect, a number image showing the number of occurrences of the unit effect is displayed in the display area.
The continuous suggestion image showing as if the number of occurrences of the unit effect is once in a reference state in which it is not known whether or not the unit effect is started for the second time and the continuous effect is executed is described above. A gaming machine characterized in that it may be displayed in a display area. In the display area, a decorative pattern indicating the result of the winning / failing lottery is displayed.
The game according to claim 1, wherein the continuous effect is a pseudo-continuous effect in which the fluctuating decorative symbols are pseudo-stopped in a predetermined combination and re-variate as the start of a new unit effect. Machine. In the reference state, the continuous suggestion image may or may not be displayed.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the continuous effect is more likely to occur when the continuous suggestion image is displayed in the reference state than when it is not displayed. .. It is more likely that the continuous effect will occur when the second continuous suggestion image different from the first continuous suggestion image is displayed than when the first continuous suggestion image is displayed as the continuous suggestion image. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by the above.

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