JP2022022440A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can enhance amusement of a performance with indication of a numerical element.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a display device with a display area; and performance execution means for executing a specific performance which results in an advantageous conclusion that is advantageous for a player or a disadvantageous conclusion that is a conclusion when the game does not result in the advantageous conclusion. In the specific performance, a numerical image including a numerical element indicating probability resulting in the advantageous conclusion is displayed on the display device in a first period, the numerical image is displayed smaller than that in the first period in a second period that is subsequent to the first period and has not resulted in any conclusion, and a mid-change performance in which the numerical element of the numerical image varies in the second period may occur.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 34

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

A gaming machine that suggests the probability that the result of the winning / failing lottery will be a hit is known by a numerical factor (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Patent No. 6134769

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the taste of a production suggested by a numerical element.

The gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, has a display device having a display area and a specific effect that leads to an advantageous ending that is advantageous to the player or a disadvantageous ending that is the ending when the advantageous ending is not reached. In the first period, a numerical image including a numerical element suggesting a probability of reaching the advantageous ending is displayed in the display area, and the specific effect is displayed in the display area. In the second period, which is a period after the period and has not reached the end, the numerical image is displayed smaller than the first period, and the numerical element of the numerical image changes in the middle of the second period. It is characterized in that an effect may occur.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the taste of the production that is suggested by numerical factors.

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 a customization function (target production). It is a figure for demonstrating the setting confirmation function. 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 the specific example 1-4. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 1-6. It is a figure which showed the candidate mode of the hold production. It is a figure for demonstrating the selection method of the normal mode and the specific hold non-display mode. It is a flowchart which described the control example of the hold effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 2-1. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 2-3. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 2-4. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 2-5. It is a figure for demonstrating a similar non-end image (shown together with the end image for comparison). It is a figure which compared and showed the pattern which the end image is displayed in the final variation of the first special game state (default pattern), and the pattern which the similar non-end image is displayed in the final variation. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 3-3. It is a figure for demonstrating the left image displacement effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the right image displacement effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the medium image displacement effect. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 4-1. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 4-2. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 4-3 (an example which applied an image displacement effect to a pseudo continuous effect). It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 4-3 (an example which applied the image displacement effect to the look-ahead continuous effect). It is a figure for demonstrating the specific symbol production (preliminary production). It is a figure (continuation of FIG. 28) for explaining a specific symbol effect. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 5-3. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 5-4 (application of a specific symbol effect to a pseudo-continuous effect). It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 5-4 (application to a look-ahead continuous effect of a specific symbol effect). It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 5-5. It is a figure for demonstrating the first specific production. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd specific production. It is a figure for demonstrating the third specific production. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 6-2. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 6-3. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 6-4. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 6-5. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 6-6.

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 three 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). It should be noted that the number of decorative symbols 80 (the number of the decorative symbol group 80 g) constituting the combination indicating the winning / failing lottery result is only an example, and the number of the decorative symbols 80 is appropriate unless otherwise specified. It shall be possible to increase or decrease.

An image (so-called "small symbol" or the like) showing various information may be displayed in the vicinity of the outer edge of the display area 911 so as not to be conspicuous (the 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) Customization function and setting confirmation function The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a customization function. Since this kind of customization function itself is known, detailed explanation is omitted, but the customization function allows the player to arbitrarily determine the probability of occurrence of one or more kinds of target effects that can occur as constituting the changing effect. It makes it possible to change. The type and number of effects set as the target effects can be changed as appropriate. The target effects include a hold effect that suggests the probability that the winning / fail lottery result corresponding to the mode of the hold symbol 10 will be a big hit (so-called (big hit) reliability), a premier effect that determines the big hit when it occurs, an operation means, and the like. It is possible to exemplify a vibration effect or the like in which the vibration function is activated (an effect that does not always occur every fluctuation, but that the occurrence can be expected to be a big hit). It may be possible to comprehensively change the probability of occurrence of two or more types of target effects.

As a customization function of this kind, it is known that the player can arbitrarily change the reliability when the target effect occurs. However, changing the reliability when the target effect occurs is substantially the same as changing the probability of occurrence of the target effect (for example, the reliability when a certain target effect occurs). Increasing the value is substantially the same as reducing the probability of occurrence of the target effect), so such customization of the reliability of the target effect is also equivalent to customizing the probability of occurrence. do.

The method for the player to customize is known, and any method may be used, so the description thereof will be omitted. It is possible to customize by operating the operation means (push button 70 (see FIG. 1) and cross key (not shown)) while looking at the image for customization displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 4 (a)). .. In the present embodiment, it is possible to customize while the changing effect is not executed, and it cannot be customized while the changing effect is being executed (however, it cannot be customized while the changing effect is being executed). I do not deny that it is possible). In addition, it is possible to customize during standby regardless of the gaming state (normal gaming state, first special gaming state, second special gaming state).

In the present embodiment, it is possible to change the occurrence probabilities of the three types of target effects A to C. The target effects A to C are effects that can occur in any of the gaming states (normal gaming state, first special gaming state, second special gaming state). That is, it can occur even if the winning / failing lottery probability is in a low probability state (big hit probability of about 1/319) or in a high probability state (big hit probability is about 1/100). As the effect to be the target of the customization function, an effect that occurs only in one of the low-probability state and the high-probability state may be provided, but the effect is not the target of the setting confirmation function described in detail later.

Regarding the target effect A, the probability of occurrence can be selected from "normal" and "high". Regarding the target effect B, the probability of occurrence can be selected from "low" and "normal". Regarding the target effect C, the probability of occurrence can be selected from the three of "low" / "normal" / "high" (see FIG. 4 (b)). The higher the probability of occurrence, the higher the probability that the target effect will occur in the variable effect (hit variation) that will eventually become a big hit. In addition, the higher the probability of occurrence, the lower the reliability of the jackpot of the target production.

In all of the target effects A to C, "normal" is the initial setting (default) (see FIG. 4 (b)). When a predetermined reset condition is satisfied, any target effect is regarded as "normal". As one of the reset conditions, OFF / ON of the power supply is set. Therefore, when the amusement store is opened (so-called morning one state), it is usually set to the initial setting. In addition, when the state shifts to the standby state, an effect asking the player whether or not to make the initial setting occurs, and if the player indicates the intention to make the initial setting, all the reset conditions are assumed to be satisfied. The target effect is the initial setting.

As described above, the probability of occurrence of the target effect can be changed in any gaming state. However, the probability of occurrence of each setting may be the same regardless of the gaming state, or the probability of occurrence of each setting may differ depending on the gaming state. For example, when the target effect A is "normal", the probability of occurrence of the target effect A may differ between the high-probability state and the low-probability state. To the last, it suffices if there is a relationship in which the probability of occurrence of the target effect A is higher when the target effect A is set to "high" than when the target effect A is set to "normal" (if the relative high-low relationship is satisfied). Well), the probability of occurrence when "normal" is set in the low probability state and the probability of occurrence when "normal" is set in the high probability state may be different, and it is set as "high" in the low probability state. The probability of occurrence in the case and the probability of occurrence in the case of "high" in the high probability state may be different. Similarly, for other target effects, it suffices as long as the relative high-low relationship is satisfied with respect to "normal".

In the present embodiment, the customization function is used in the low probability state when the specified condition that can be satisfied on the premise that the transition from the normal gaming state which is the low probability state to the first special gaming state which is the high probability state occurs. A setting confirmation function that asks the player whether or not to maintain the current setting that has been set in the high probability state is expressed. The jackpot won in the normal game state is generally called "first hit", but when the "first hit" is a special jackpot (see FIG. 5A), the setting confirmation function is exhibited. That's what it means. The setting confirmation function is manifested before the first special gaming state is started.

In this embodiment, during the special jackpot game (ending period of the special jackpot), which is the first hit, the display area 911 is asked "Do you want to keep the current customization?", And "YES" and "NO" are selected. Is presented (see FIG. 5 (b)). The player selects either option within the time limit by operating the push button 70 or the cross key. When "YES" is selected, the first special game state is started while maintaining the probability of occurrence (current setting) of the target effects A to C set in the normal game state, and "NO". When "" is selected, all the probability of occurrence of the target effects A to C is set as the initial setting ("normal"), and the first special gaming state is started (see FIG. 5 (c)). , "○○ Rush" is the name of the first special gaming state).

It is preferable to clearly indicate that the initial setting (default) is set when "NO" is selected while asking the player whether to maintain the current setting (see FIG. 5 (b)). In FIG. 5 (b), "Reset if NO" is displayed). This is because if there is no explanation when "NO" is selected, the player may not know what kind of processing will be performed when NO is selected. By doing so, in effect, there are two options, "maintaining the current setting" and "changing to the initial setting".

The reason why such a setting confirmation function is realized is as follows. Normally, the player starts the game in the normal game state (low probability state), but when the customization function is installed, the probability of occurrence of the target effect (high or low probability of occurrence) is preferred. Play with the aim of winning a big hit. However, when the special jackpot is won and the game shifts to the first special gaming state (high probability state), the probability of occurrence of the same target effect (high or low probability of occurrence) is not always preferred even in the high probability state. do not have. Since the high probability state literally has a high probability of winning a big hit, the player may think that the probability of occurrence of the target effect is based on that. Also, in the normal game state, it is not possible to predict when the jackpot will be won, and if the special jackpot is won, the jackpot game will start immediately, so based on the transition to the first special game state. There is no opportunity to customize. In particular, in the present embodiment, it is not possible to customize while the effect during the change is being executed, so even if the change is expected to be a big hit, the change (shift to the first special gaming state) is performed during the change. You can't even customize it in anticipation of it).

Based on such a situation, the player is asked whether to maintain the current setting or to set the initial setting before shifting to the first special gaming state (high probability state) (during the special jackpot game).

When the setting confirmation function asks whether to maintain the current setting, the player who sees it knows that the current setting will be maintained even in the first special gaming state if nothing is done. In other words, it is an opportunity to know that the customization in the normal gaming state is also effective in the first special gaming state (in some cases, the customizing in the normal gaming state is effective only in the normal gaming state. Since the player may be thinking, it can also be an opportunity to correct that idea). There may be some players who do not like to maintain the current settings or set them as initial settings, but in this case, customize after shifting to the first special game state (high probability state). Just do it. By expressing the setting confirmation function, it also becomes an opportunity for the player to customize again in a high probability state.

In particular, the first special gaming state (high probability state) in the present embodiment is the one that ends when a predetermined number of times (150 times in the present embodiment) are continuously lost (so-called ST state), and is the first special. It is not promised that the jackpot will be won in the gaming state (the jackpot will be won before the game shifts to the normal gaming state due to consecutive loss for a predetermined number of times). If the next big hit is virtually promised, such as a so-called probabilistic loop machine, the frequency of occurrence of the target effect in the high probability state may not be so noticeable, but with an ST machine like this embodiment. If there is, the jackpot winning in a high probability state is extremely important for the profit of the player, so that the player may be frustrated by the situation where the target production occurs too frequently or too low. Therefore, it can be said that it is of great significance to give the player an opportunity to review the customization in the first special game state by expressing the setting confirmation function.

It should be noted that a customization function is known that allows the player to adjust factors other than the probability of occurrence of the effect, such as the game environment such as volume and light intensity, but customization of this type of game environment is a setting confirmation function. It shall not be the target. In other words, if the player does not change it by his / her own will, the game environment will be maintained even if the game state changes (whether or not the setting related to the game environment is set as the initial setting in the special jackpot game, the player. Do not ask).

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the items related to the customization function and the setting confirmation function 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 setting confirmation function in the above embodiment asks the player whether to maintain the current setting when the specified condition is satisfied, and if the maintenance of the current setting is not selected, the initial setting (default) is set. I explained that, but it is just an example that the setting when "Maintain current setting" is not selected is the initial setting. For example, if a setting suitable for the first special gaming state (high probability state) (customization dedicated to the high probability state prepared in advance) is prepared and maintenance of the current setting is not selected, the dedicated customization is performed. Make it set (see FIG. 6).

Even in the case of this example, it is advisable to clearly indicate what kind of customization is to be performed when NO is selected (in FIG. 6, it may be referred to as "rush-only customization". An example is shown).

〇Specific example 1-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the setting confirmation function is expressed (without exception) when the transition from the low-probability state (normal game state) to the high-probability state (first special game state) occurs, but the low-probability state has been described. Whether or not the player customizes the target effect in (normal game state) is one of the conditions for expressing the setting confirmation function. Specifically, when all the occurrence probabilities of the target effects (target effects A to C in the above embodiment) are the initial settings (“normal”) (when all are the initial settings and the special jackpot is won). ) Does not satisfy the specified conditions, and the player decides whether to maintain the current setting even if the transition from the low probability state (normal game state) to the high probability state (first special game state) occurs. It is assumed that the image in question is not displayed (see FIG. 7 (b-2)). In other words, if all of the occurrence probabilities of the target effects (target effects A to C in the above embodiment) are not the initial settings (“normal”), the current settings as described in the above embodiment are maintained. An image asking the player whether or not it is displayed is displayed (see FIG. 7 (b-1)).

If the probability of occurrence of all target effects is set as the initial setting in the normal game state, it is highly probable that the player wants to play the game in the normal setting, and it does not matter whether the current setting is maintained. The setting confirmation function may not be exhibited.

〇Specific example 1-3
It is assumed that the setting confirmation function is activated when the low probability state (normal game state) is changed to the high probability state (first special game state), and it is selected not to maintain the current setting (see FIG. 8A). ). That is, it is assumed that the player wants to play in the high probability state without maintaining the customization in the low probability state. In this case, when the transition from the high-probability state to the low-probability state occurs (returns to the low-probability state), the same settings as the above-mentioned current settings (customization at the end of the low-probability state) are automatically performed. (Refer to FIG. 8 (d)). In the case of this example, the current setting (customization content (contents of FIG. 8A)) at the time of transition from the low probability state to the high probability state is stored in the storage means (not shown). Will be done.

It is highly probable that the customization performed by the player in the low probability state (state before change) was the customization premised on playing in the low probability state. Based on this, when returning from the high-probability state (post-change state) to the low-probability state again, the customization at the end time of the previous low-probability state (the time when the setting confirmation function appears) is the same. By doing so, when the high-probability state ends and the low-probability state shifts to the low-probability state, it is not necessary to re-customize the preference according to the low-probability state, which contributes to the convenience of the player.

In the case of this example, when the high-probability state ends and it is decided to shift to the low-probability state (after the state of FIG. 8C), the low probability before shifting to the high-probability state. It is advisable to notify the player that the customization set in the state will be restored (see the display of "Undo customization" in FIG. 8D).

〇Specific example 1-4
In the above embodiment, the setting confirmation function is expressed when shifting from the low-probability state to the high-probability state, that is, the low-probability state is the "pre-change state" and the high-probability state is the "post-change state". As described above, the specified condition can be satisfied when the transition from the pre-change state to the post-change state occurs, but the reverse setting may be used. In other words, assuming that the high-probability state is the "pre-change state" and the low-probability state is the "post-change state", the specified conditions may be satisfied when the transition from the high-probability state to the low-probability state occurs. The setting confirmation function may be activated when the specified conditions are satisfied (see FIG. 9A). Since the player does not always want to maintain the customization in the high probability state (probability of occurrence of the target effect) even in the low probability state, the current setting (customization in the high probability state) is maintained even in the low probability state. The composition is such that the player is asked whether or not.

〇Specific example 1-5
The setting confirmation function may be displayed even when the transition from the second special gaming state (low probability / high base state) to the first special gaming state (high probability / high base state) may be performed. It may be a configuration that is not expressed. Since the second special gaming state is still a low-probability state, it is a player to ask whether to maintain the current setting when shifting from the second special gaming state to the first special gaming state. If you think that it contributes to the convenience of, the former configuration may be used. On the other hand, the first special gaming state is the same high base state as the second special gaming state (which is also the same in that it should be right-handed in the above embodiment), which is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. Since it is the same in that it is in a state, if it is not necessary to ask the player whether or not to maintain the current setting, the latter setting may be used.

Further, the setting confirmation function may or may not be exhibited even when the normal gaming state is changed to the second special gaming state. The transition from the normal gaming state to the second special gaming state is a transition from a low base state to a high base state (in the above embodiment, it is also a transition from a left-handed state to a right-handed state), and the game mode changes significantly. Therefore, if you think that you should ask whether to maintain the current setting, you can use the former configuration. On the other hand, the second special gaming state is still the same low probability state as the normal gaming state, so if you think that it is not necessary to ask the player whether to maintain the current setting, the latter It can be set as follows. At least at the time when the special gaming state (high base state) is started, it is unknown whether it is the first special gaming state (high probability state) or the second special gaming state (low probability state). It is conceivable to make such a situation possible (a game that makes it possible for the player to not clearly determine whether or not it is a high-probability state, and to entertain while predicting it). If it is provided with such playability, it is special from the normal gaming state regardless of whether it is the first special gaming state (high probability state) or the second special gaming state (low probability state). It is preferable that the setting confirmation function is expressed at the time of transition to the gaming state. The setting confirmation function is displayed when shifting to the first special gaming state (high probability state), but the setting confirmation function is not displayed when shifting to the second special gaming state (low probability state). This is because it is possible to know whether or not the special gaming state is a high-probability state depending on whether or not the setting confirmation function is expressed.

〇Specific example 1-6
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the setting confirmation function is manifested only when the transition from the low-probability state to the high-probability state occurs (that is, at the time of "first hit"), but in the high-probability state. The setting confirmation function may be displayed even when the special jackpot is won. That is, a case where a jackpot is won in a high-probability state (see FIG. 10 (a)) and the game shifts to the high-probability state again after the jackpot game is completed (see FIG. 10 (c)) (during a so-called consecutive villa). ), The setting may be set so that the setting confirmation function is exhibited (see FIG. 10B).

For example, a player who has not experienced (not much experienced) a high probability state may not know what kind of customization (probability of occurrence of a target effect) is suitable for playing. In addition, there is a possibility that the player wants to play with another customization during the so-called consecutive villa. In order to contribute to the convenience of such a player, the player is asked whether to maintain the current setting even when he wins a big hit that shifts from the high probability state to the high probability state again. do.

4) Specific hold non-display mode (special mode)
The gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is equipped with a specific hold non-display mode as a target of the customization function (settings that can be selected by the player). The specific hold non-display mode is a kind of customization in which the target effect is a hold effect. The hold effect suggests the jackpot reliability of the winning / failing lottery result (corresponding winning / failing lottery result) corresponding to the reserved symbol 10 according to the mode of the reserved symbol 10.

In the hold effect, the hold symbol 10 is normal (a mode in the normal state; hereinafter may also be referred to as a normal mode. Even if the hold symbol 10 is in the normal mode, the corresponding success / failure lottery result may be a big hit. It is a production that suggests that the jackpot reliability of the response win / fail lottery result has increased by using a special mode different from (shown by a circle). It should be noted that the hold effect in the present embodiment means that the hold symbol 10 in a special mode (different from the normal mode) is displayed. Not only is it changed from a normal mode to one of the special modes, or from one special mode to another special mode, but it is displayed in the special mode from the beginning (immediately after the acquisition of the corresponding winning / failing lottery information). That is also included in the hold production.

In this embodiment, four types of first special mode to fourth special mode are set as candidates for the special mode (a mode showing that the jackpot reliability is higher than that of the normal mode). The first candidate aspect 10a is "blue" (see FIG. 11 (a)), the second candidate aspect 10b is "green" (see FIG. 11 (b)), and the third candidate aspect 10c is "red" (FIG. 11 (c)). ), The fourth candidate aspect 10d is assumed to exhibit the color of "rainbow" (see FIG. 11 (d)) (in the drawings, the color is represented by the letters in the circle). If you arrange the results of the lottery for success or failure in order from the one with the lowest reliability, it will be "blue", "green", "red", and "rainbow". Further, when the reserved symbol 10 becomes "rainbow", it is determined that the result of the corresponding win / loss lottery is a big hit (big hit reliability = 100%). The basic form of the reserved symbol 10 may be changed according to a so-called stage or the like, but even if any stage is set, the portion representing the above "color" is included. It is preferable that the reserved symbol 10 can be grasped in which mode.

While the variable effect is being executed, various effect images are displayed, and the reliability is suggested by the mode of the effect image. However, the hold effect has the reliability with the reserved symbol 10 as the effect image. It can be said that it is a suggestive production.

The above candidate modes are divided into one or two or more modes that belong to the specific category and one or two or more modes that do not belong to the specific category (hereinafter, those that do not belong to the specific category are referred to as "non-specific category"). It is divided. In the present embodiment, "red" (third candidate aspect 10c) and "rainbow" (fourth candidate aspect 10d) belong to a specific category, and "blue" (first candidate aspect 10a) and "green" (second candidate aspect 10d) belong to the specific category. It is assumed that the aspect 10b) does not belong to the specific category (see FIG. 11). Regarding the jackpot reliability of the response win / fail lottery result, all the candidate modes belonging to the specific category have a higher jackpot reliability than any of the candidate modes belonging to the non-specific category.

In the present embodiment, the player selects either a normal mode or a specific hold non-display mode (hereinafter, may be referred to as a "special mode" in comparison with the "normal mode") as the effect mode related to the hold effect. It is possible to do.

In the state where the normal mode is set, the reserved symbol 10 can be any of the first candidate modes 10a to the fourth candidate mode 10d. That is, in the normal mode, the reserved symbol 10 may be any of "blue", "green", "red", and "rainbow", and the color suggests the reliability of the jackpot of the corresponding hit / miss lottery result. A pending effect can occur.

In the state where the specific hold non-display mode (special mode) is set, the hold symbol 10 may be a mode belonging to the specific category, but may be a mode not belonging to the specific category (a mode belonging to the non-specific category). There is no such thing. That is, in the special mode, the reserved symbol 10 may be either "red" or "rainbow", but not "blue" or "green".

By using the customization function, the player can switch from one of the normal mode and the special mode to the other. The specific method may be any. In this embodiment, the mode can be switched as shown in FIG. If the hold effect is set as the target of customization (target effect) and "normal" is selected for the hold effect, the normal mode is set. In addition, "low reliability hold non-display mode" is presented as one of the items (options) when "low" (lower probability of occurrence than "normal") is selected for the hold effect. When the "low reliability hold non-display mode" is selected, the special mode is set and the "blue" and "green" hold symbols 10 belonging to the non-specific category are not displayed. That is, the wording of the "low reliability hold non-display mode" refers to one or two or more modes counted from the one with the lowest reliability among the multiple types (four types in this embodiment) as "hidden". It shows that "to do". Since any item (option) other than the "low reliability hold non-display mode" (special mode) may be used, the description thereof will be omitted. A configuration in which items other than the "low reliability hold non-display mode" (special mode) are not provided (a configuration that is inevitably a special mode when "low" is selected) may be used.

It is only an example that the name representing the above special mode is "low reliability hold non-display mode". In the case of the "low reliability hold non-display mode", it is understandable that the candidate mode with relatively low reliability is hidden, but since it is not known which candidate mode is hidden, for example. Candidate modes to be hidden may be specified, such as "blue / green hold non-display mode". Further, it may indicate a candidate mode (a mode belonging to a specific category) that may be displayed, such as "red hold or higher limited mode", and indicate that other modes are not displayed.

The contents and presence / absence of execution of the hold effect are controlled by an effect control means (not shown) as follows (control assuming a configuration in which only a normal mode and a special mode are provided for easy explanation). An example is shown in FIG. 13). Whether or not the effect control means for controlling the hold effect uses the hold symbol 10 (target hold symbol) as a special mode based on the corresponding win / loss lottery result regardless of whether the normal mode is set or the special mode is set. , And, if it is a special mode, which of the candidate modes (either “blue”, “green”, “red”, or “rainbow”) is determined (holding mode determination) (FIG. 13 “S1”). Since the method itself for determining the mode of the reserved symbol 10 based on the result of the corresponding win / loss lottery is known, detailed description thereof will be omitted. Any method may be used as long as the reliability of the response / rejection lottery result is determined so as to have the above-mentioned relationship.

When the normal mode is set (FIG. 13 “S2: YES”), the hold effect is generated according to the hold mode determination (FIG. 13 “S3”). Therefore, in the normal mode, the reserved symbol 10 may be any of "blue", "green", "red", and "rainbow", and the jackpot reliability of the correspondence winning / failing lottery result is high in this order.

On the other hand, when the special mode is set (FIG. 13 “S2: NO”), the mode determined by the hold mode determination is “blue” or “green” (FIG. 13 “S4: YES”). ) Does not generate the hold effect (the determined hold effect is invalidated) (FIG. 13 “S5”). Not generating the hold effect means that the hold symbol 10 is not changed in the normal mode. On the other hand, when the mode determined by the hold mode determination is "red" or "rainbow" (FIG. 13 "S4: NO"), the hold effect is generated according to the decision (FIG. 13 "S6").

In this way, first, regardless of whether the normal mode is set or the special mode is set, the mode is determined according to the result of the corresponding win / loss lottery, so that the reserved symbol 10 is the mode of "red" or "rainbow". Correspondence in the case of (a mode belonging to a specific category) The jackpot reliability of the winning / failing lottery result does not change in either the normal mode or the special mode. It can be said that "rainbow" is a mode of jackpot confirmation (reliability = 100%), so it can be said that it is natural, but the jackpot reliability (≠ 100%) of "red" is also regardless of whether it is in normal mode or special mode. It is the same.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a specific hold non-display mode (special mode) is set where a plurality of candidate modes are set as the chance-up modes of the hold symbol 10 displayed when the hold effect occurs. When it is set, the reserved symbol 10 of the mode having a relatively low reliability (a mode that does not belong to a specific category) among the plurality of candidate modes is not displayed. Depending on the player, there is a risk of frustration due to the increased display frequency of the reserved symbol 10 in a mode with low reliability (a mode in which the result of the lottery for winning or failing is relatively often out of order). By preparing a display mode (special mode), deterioration of taste is suppressed.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the specific hold non-display mode (special mode) 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
It has been explained that the effect image targeted for the special mode (normal mode) in the above embodiment is the reserved symbol 10, but if a plurality of candidate modes having different reliability are set, other effects are used. The idea described in the above embodiment may be applied to the image.

For example, it is assumed that a character image representing a predetermined character may be displayed as an effect image. "White" is the default mode of the character image (for example, the color of the clothes worn by the character), but there are three modes ("blue") of "blue", "red", and "rainbow" to increase the chance. Is the lowest reliability, and "rainbow" is the highest reliability). Of these, "red" and "rainbow" belong to a specific category (see FIG. 14). When the normal mode is set, any of the three modes may be displayed. When the special mode is set, "red" and "rainbow" can be displayed, but "blue" is not displayed ("blue" as a chance up does not occur). By doing so, the relatively unreliable "blue" character image is not displayed.

〇Specific example 2-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that, of the four candidate modes, "red" and "rainbow" belong to the specific category, and the other "blue" and "green" belong to the non-specific category. The method of division is only an example, and it is sufficient that all the candidate modes belonging to the specific category have a higher jackpot reliability than any of the candidate modes belonging to the non-specific category. For example, in a configuration in which four types of candidate modes are set as in the above embodiment, "green", "red", and "rainbow" may belong to a specific category, and "blue" may belong to a non-specific category. In this case, when the special mode is set, the hold effect of "blue" hold symbol 10 does not occur.

〇Specific example 2-3
In the above embodiment, the candidate mode belonging to the specific category is a mode with relatively high reliability (“red” and “rainbow”), and the reserved symbol 10 does not belong to the specific category in the state where the special mode is set. Although it has been explained that it is not considered as a candidate mode with low reliability (“blue” and “green”), the opposite setting may be used. That is, it is assumed that the candidate modes with relatively low reliability (“blue” and “green”) belong to the specific category, and the reserved symbol 10 does not belong to the specific category in the state where the special mode is set. The configuration is such that it is not considered as a candidate mode (“red” or “rainbow”) (see FIG. 15).

By doing like this example, assuming that the normal mode is set, the hold effect of "red" and "rainbow" will occur. Even in the "expected fluctuation", the special mode is set. If this is done, the playability that the hold effect does not occur (the hold symbol 10 remains in the normal mode) is realized. Therefore, a player who wants to play in an environment where he / she can expect a big hit even if the hold effect does not occur may select a special mode (by selecting the special mode, the so-called “chance hold wait” playability is achieved. Can be prevented from becoming).

〇Specific example 2-4
As in the above-described embodiment and the above-mentioned specific example 2-3, it is not necessary to classify whether or not the result belongs to a specific category depending on the reliability of the response winning / failing lottery result. For example, the candidate mode belonging to the specific category is "red", and the others ("blue", "green", "rainbow") do not belong to the specific category. That is, the candidate modes that do not belong to the specific category (belong to the non-specific category) may include those with higher reliability than the candidate modes that belong to the specific category (see FIG. 16). In this case, in the state where the special mode is set, the reserved symbol 10 is configured so as not to be a candidate mode other than "red" (the special mode is not other than "red" reserved. It will be the displayed mode).

〇Specific example 2-5
In the above embodiment, when the special mode is set, the reserved symbol 10 of the candidate mode (“blue” or “green” in the above embodiment) that does not belong to the specific category (belongs to the non-specific category) is displayed. Although it was explained that there is no such thing, even if the special mode is set, the reserved symbol 10 may be a candidate mode belonging to the non-specific category only when the result of the corresponding win / loss lottery is a big hit. And. Specifically, in the state where the special mode is set, the pending symbol 10 whose corresponding winning / failing lottery result is out of order is not regarded as a candidate mode belonging to the non-specific category, but the corresponding winning / failing lottery result is a big hit. The reserved symbol 10 is configured to be a candidate mode belonging to a non-specific category.

By making this example, when the reserved symbol 10 becomes a candidate mode (“blue” or “green” in the above embodiment) that belongs to the non-specific category even though the special mode is set. An interesting playability is realized in which it is confirmed that the winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the reserved symbol 10 is a big hit (see FIG. 17). The player who has set the special mode will think that the reserved symbol 10 will not change to a mode such as "blue" or "green". It will be a form of production that will give a surprise (the joy of a big hit comes after the surprise).

〇Specific example 2-6
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the candidate mode of the reserved symbol 10 (directed image) includes the mode of "rainbow" in which it is confirmed that the result of the corresponding win / loss lottery is a big hit. The mode of determining the jackpot may be excluded (excluded from the target of control depending on whether or not the special mode is set).

The candidate mode in which the jackpot is confirmed occurs as a so-called premier effect, and is different from the candidate mode in which the jackpot is not confirmed (candidate mode in which the jackpot reliability ≠ 100%). Therefore, after excluding such candidate modes, those belonging to the specific category and those not belonging to the specific category are classified so that only those belonging to the specific category are displayed in the situation where the special mode is set. It may be controlled.

5) Similar non-finished image The first special gaming state (high probability / high base state) in the present embodiment is the most advantageous gaming state for the player, and it is desirable for the player not to finish (hereinafter, such a state). It can be said that the state is sometimes called the target state). When the first special gaming state, which is the target state, ends and shifts to the normal gaming state, the end image 21 (see FIG. 18A) is displayed in the display area 911 (in the present embodiment, the display area 911 is displayed. Displayed throughout). The end image 21 in the present embodiment is assumed to include a target character 23 indicating the target state and an end character 24 indicating the end of the target state. In the present embodiment, the first special gaming state, which is the target state, is referred to as "○○ rush", so that the character "○○ rush" is displayed as the target character 23. Further, the character (character string) of "END" is displayed as the end character 24. By displaying the end image 21 including the target character 23 and the end character 24, the player knows that the first special gaming state is terminated. Further, the end image 21 includes the background portion 26B which is the background of the target character 23 and the end character 24. The background portion 26B is displayed in the entire display area 911, and the target character 23 and the end character 24 are displayed so as to overlap in front of the background portion 26B. In the drawings, the background portion 26B is shown as a solid white color in order to make the drawings easier to understand.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a similar non-finished image 22 (see FIG. 18B), which is an image different from the finished image 21, may be displayed in the display area 911 (in the present embodiment, the entire display area 911 is covered. Is displayed). The similar non-finished image 22 is an image similar to the finished image 21 to the extent that it can be pretended to be the finished image 21 (the player mistakes it for the finished image 21). The similar non-end image 22 includes the same target character 23 (character of “○○ rush”) as the end image 21 and a continuation character 25 indicating that the target state continues. The continuation character 25 is a character indicating that the target state continues. In the present embodiment, the character (character string) of "continue" is displayed as the continuation character 25. That is, the similar non-end image 22 is common to the end image 21 in that it includes the target character 23, but differs from the end image 21 in that it contains a continuation character 25 different from the end character 24 (similar non-end image 22). Does not include the end character 24, and the end image 21 does not include the continuation character 25). Further, the similar non-display image includes the background portion 26B which is the background of the target character 23 and the continuous character 25. The background portion 26B is displayed in the entire display area 911, and the target character 23 and the continuation character 25 are displayed so as to overlap in front of the background portion 26B. The background portion 26B of the similar non-finished image 22 has exactly the same aspect (color) as the background portion 26B of the finished image 21. In the drawings, the background portion 26B is shown as a solid white color in order to make the drawings easier to understand.

Comparing the end image 21 and the similar non-end image 22, the relationship is as follows. Similar to the target character 23 of the end image 21, the target character 23 of the non-end image 22 has the same position, size, and font in which the characters are displayed. Since both target characters 23 are the characters "○○ RUSH", if both images are overlapped so that the outer edges match, the target character 23 of the end image 21 and the target character 23 of the non-end image 22 are similar. It overlaps exactly.

Further, the end character 24 (END) of the end image 21 and the continuation character 25 (continued) of the non-end image 22 are both three characters, and the position, size, and font in which the characters are displayed are all the same. Unlike the target character 23, since the character strings are different, even if both images are overlapped so that the outer edges match, they do not match exactly, but it is assumed that one of the end character 24 and the continuation character 25 is replaced with the other. In this case, the aspect of the end image 21 and the aspect of the non-end image 22 (the aspect including the background portion 26B) are in the same relationship. More specifically, where both the end image 21 and the similar non-end image 22 are digital images created by a computer, the letter "E" of the end image 21 is replaced with the letter "tsu" and "N" on the computer. The similar non-finished image 22 is obtained by rewriting the character to the character "zu" and the character "D" to the character "ku" (rewritten without changing the position, size, and font).

It is not necessary to exactly match the position where the end character 24 is displayed and the position and size where the continuation character 25 is displayed, and it is recognized that the end character 24 is displayed at the same position and the same size from the player's point of view. It suffices if the relationship is such that it can be done. For example, as in the present embodiment, if both the end character 24 and the continuation character 25 are positioned below the center of the target character 23 in the width direction and are displayed in approximately the same size, the end character is displayed. Assuming that one of 24 and the continuation character 25 is replaced with the other, it is assumed that the end image 21 and the similar non-end image 22 have the same mode. Further, the fonts match as long as they can be recognized from the player's point of view that the fonts of both characters match. It is preferable to use a special font (a font that can be easily distinguished) rather than a general font such as Gothic font or Mincho font.

Such an end image 21 or a similar non-end image 22 is displayed during the final changing effect (final change of ST) of the first special gaming state (target state). Since the first special game state in the present embodiment ends when the first special game state is lost 150 times in a row, 149 times in a row after the first special game state is started after the end of the special jackpot game. It is displayed during the 150th fluctuation after the loss. Hereinafter, the winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the final fluctuation may be referred to as the final winning / failing lottery result.

If the final win / fail lottery result is out of order, the end image 21 is always displayed during the final change. Specifically, it is a combination indicating that the decorative symbol 80 is out of alignment (out-of-order combination) and refers to a pseudo-stop (a state in which the player appears to be stopped but is not completely stopped, for example, a slight shaking. After (see FIG. 19 (a)), the end image 21 is displayed (see FIG. 19 (b-1)). When the end image 21 is displayed, the pseudo-stopped decorative symbol 80 is displayed small in the vicinity of the outer edge of the display area 911, and after a while, it is completely stopped by the out-of-order combination and the final variation ends (Fig. 19 (c-1)). After that, it shifts to the normal game state.

On the other hand, when the final winning / failing lottery result is a big hit, the similar non-finished image 22 may be displayed during the final fluctuation. Specifically, after the decorative symbol 80 is pseudo-stopped in a detached combination (see FIG. 19 (a)), a similar non-end image 22 is displayed (the time when the decorative symbol 80 is pseudo-stopped in an detached combination is the end image thereafter. It can be said that it is a branch of which of 21 and the similar non-finished image 22 is displayed) (see FIG. 19 (b-2)). The decorative symbol 80 does not stop completely as it is, and a predetermined effect (hereinafter referred to as a reverse effect) is generated, and the decorative symbol 80 is decorated with a combination (hit combination) indicating that the final winning / failing lottery result is a big hit. The symbol 80 completely stops and the final fluctuation ends (see FIG. 19 (c-2)). Since the jackpot won in the first special game state is a special jackpot, the game shifts to the first special game state again after the special jackpot game is completed. That is, the similar non-end image 22 continues without ending the first special gaming state (target state) (note that, as in the present embodiment, after the jackpot game ends, the first special gaming state that is the target state again shifts to the first special gaming state. It is also assumed that what is done is a kind of "continuation". It is displayed when the state is set as "continuation").

If the final win / fail lottery result is a big hit, the similar non-finished image 22 may be displayed in the final fluctuation, or the similar non-finished image 22 may be displayed or the finished image 21 may be displayed. It may be a setting that may be displayed. In the latter case, after the end image 21 is displayed, the above-mentioned reversal effect is generated, and a pattern is generated in which the final winning / failing lottery result is notified that the jackpot is a big hit. good.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, if it is normal (default), the end image 21 is displayed to indicate that the first special gaming state (target state) is terminated. Since the similar non-finished image 22 similar to 21 may be displayed and the first special gaming state continues when the similar non-finished image 22 is displayed, I noticed the display of the similar non-finished image 22. It is interesting that only a limited number of players can quickly know the continuation of the first special gaming state.

Further, since the similar non-ending image 22 replaces the ending character 24 of the ending image 21 with the continuing character 25, the configuration of the entire image is similar, and it is difficult to notice that the similar non-ending image 22 is displayed. It is a thing. For example, if a similar non-finished image 22 is a finished image 21 to which some image component is added (similar non-finished image = finished image + α), the presence of the image component (+ α) stands out. , It is easy for the player to notice that the similar non-finished image 22 (an image different from the usual one) is displayed, but in the present embodiment, the continuous character 25 is displayed instead of the end character 24, so that the composition of the entire image is configured. Similarly, only a specific player will notice the display of the similar non-finished image 22 (not all players will notice the display of the similar non-finished image 22). Further, since the character indicating the end of the first special game state is replaced with the character indicating continuation, the end image 21 indicates "end" and the similar non-end image 22 indicates "continuation". The original function of the image to notify the image is not lost.

In particular, in the present embodiment, since the font of the end character 24 and the font of the continuation character 25 are the same, the difference between the end character 24 and the continuation character 25 is not noticeable, so that it is difficult to notice by displaying the similar non-end character 22. I can say.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the end character 24 (END) and the continuation character 25 (continued) are the same three characters, the player notices that the similar non-end image 22 is displayed due to the difference in the number of characters (the number of characters). The difference appears in the balance of the entire image, and the player notices that the similar non-finished image 22 is displayed) does not occur. Since the continuation character 25 in the present embodiment is "continue", it is possible to use kanji to make "continue" or "continue" if it expresses the same meaning, but dare to use hiragana. It has the same three characters as "END" which is the end character 24.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters relating to the similar non-finished image 22 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, in order to create a situation in which it is difficult for the player to notice that the similar non-finished image 22 is displayed, it has been explained that the similar non-finished image 22 is made to resemble the finished image 21 as much as possible, but it is relatively many. If you want the player to notice the display of the non-finished image 22, for example, the following may be performed.

In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the fonts of the end character 24 and the continuation character 25 are the same, but the fonts may be different so that the difference between the end image 21 and the similar non-end image 22 may be slightly emphasized.

In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the sizes of the end character 24 and the continuation character 25 are the same, but the sizes may be different to slightly emphasize the difference between the end image 21 and the similar non-end image 22.

In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the display positions of the end character 24 and the continuation character 25 are the same, but the display positions may be different so that the difference between the end image 21 and the similar non-end image 22 may be slightly emphasized.

In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the end character 24 and the continuation character 25 have the same number of characters, but the number of characters may be different to make the difference between the end image 21 and the non-end image 22 slightly stand out. However, it is maintained that the end character 24 represents the "end" of the target state and the continuation character 25 represents the "continuation" of the target state. As another example (different character string) of the end character 24 and the continuation character 25 described in the above embodiment, for example, the following can be mentioned. As the end character 24, "end", "end", "end", "end", "FIN", "FINISH" and the like can be exemplified. Examples of the continuation character 25 include "continuation", "continuation", "continuation", "still", "next", and "next time".

〇Specific example 3-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the target state in which the continuation is indicated by the display of the similar non-end image 22 (the end is indicated by the display of the end image 21) is the first special gaming state, but the player does not end. Other states may be targeted as long as they are desirable (advantageous) states. It is desirable for the player to "continue" in order to give the player surprise and joy by displaying the similar non-end image 22 at the timing when the end image 21 is normally displayed. The state may be the target state.

〇Specific example 3-3
As shown in FIG. 20, it was obtained by shifting to the first special gaming state (target state) together with the end image 21 (see FIG. 20 (a)) and the similar non-end image 22 (see FIG. 20 (b)). The result image 29 (result image) showing information such as profit may be displayed. Since the result image 29 of this kind is known, detailed description thereof will be omitted. As the information represented by the result image 29, the number of big hits won in the first special game state after the first hit (special big hit) (so-called number of consecutive villas. The number of consecutive villas may include the first hit or is included. It does not have to be), or the total number of prize balls obtained during the so-called consecutive villa state can be exemplified. As a matter of course, the content shown by the result image 29 is different each time (the result image 29 is not a part of the end image 21 or the similar non-end image 22).

When the first special gaming state ends, the result image 29 is displayed together with the end image 21, but the result represented by the result image 29 is a "fact" (actually, the first). Because the special game state will end). On the other hand, if the first special gaming state continues, the result image 29 will be displayed together with the similar non-end image 22, but the result represented by the result image 29 is "provisional" (to the last, it represents the current situation). ) (Because the first special game state will continue after that).

Whether the first special gaming state (target state) ends by displaying the result image 29 together even when the similar non-end image 22 is displayed (see FIG. 20B). The impression becomes stronger. That is, it is possible to make it more difficult for the player to notice that the similar non-finished image 22 is displayed.

〇Specific example 3-4
The above-mentioned similar non-end image 22 has been described as being displayed when the target state (first special game state) continues without ending, but as a configuration that can be displayed even when the target state ends. May be good. That is, although it is more likely that the target image will continue without ending when the similar non-finished image 22 is displayed than when the finished image 21 is displayed, it is a target even if the similar non-finished image 22 is displayed. The setting is such that the state does not always continue.

If the setting is such that the continuation character 25 included in the similar non-end image 22 is set to be not always continued even if the similar non-end image 22 is displayed, the continuation character 25 included in the similar non-end image 22 has a probability of continuing (normally when the end image 21 is displayed). It is supposed to suggest "higher than the pattern". For example, characters such as "continue?" And "may continue" are displayed as continuation characters 25.

6) Image displacement effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute an image displacement effect (see FIGS. 21 to 23) as an effect constituting the variable effect. Hereinafter, the image displacement effect will be described in detail.

In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol 80 (decorative symbol group 80 g) indicating the result of the winning / failing lottery is displayed in a variable manner from top to bottom (the variable direction is "down" (direction)). Note that the fluctuation direction referred to here as "downward" does not mean only those that are straight along the vertical direction. If the decorative symbol 80 is displayed so as to be displaced from the top to the bottom, it is assumed that the direction of fluctuation is "bottom". More specifically, the outer edge of the display area 911 is divided into "upper", "lower", "left", and "right", and the change direction of the display area 911 is changed so as to gradually approach the upper outer edge of the display area 911. The direction of fluctuation is "down" for those that are displayed in a variable manner so as to gradually approach the lower outer edge, and the direction of fluctuation is "left" for those that are displayed in a variable manner so as to gradually approach the outer edge on the left side. , It is assumed that the direction of fluctuation is "right" for those that are displayed in a variable manner so as to gradually approach the outer edge on the right side. In the present embodiment, since all of the three decorative symbol groups 80 g are variablely displayed so as to gradually approach the lower outer edge of the display area 911, the variable direction is "downward".

The image displacement effect can occur when the decorative symbol 80 (decorative symbol group 80 g) is stopped or pseudo-stopped (see FIGS. 21 (b), 22 (b), and 23 (b)). The reference image 30 is displaced and displayed as if it were displaced in the fluctuation direction with respect to the display area 911 (see FIGS. 21 (b), 22 (b), and 23 (b)). More specifically, the image displacement effect is an effect as if the display area 911 is displaced with respect to the reference image 30 by being pushed by the stopped or pseudo-stopped decorative symbol 80. As described above, since the fluctuation direction in the present embodiment is "downward", an image displacement effect in which the reference image 30 is displaced and displayed as if it is displaced downward with respect to the display area 911 can occur. Here, it is assumed that the reference image 30 includes the decorative symbol 80 and the background image 30B displayed as the background of the decorative symbol 80. Therefore, the fact that the reference image 30 is displayed as if it is displaced with respect to the display area 911 means that at least the decorative symbol 80 and its background image 30B are displayed as if they are displaced with respect to the display area 911. The background image 30B is simplified and shown in the drawings for explaining the image displacement effect, but the background image 30B is omitted in the other drawings. Further, although the reference image 30 in the present embodiment does not include the reserved symbol 10, it may include the reserved symbol 10. If the reference image 30 including the reserved symbol 10 is used, when the image displacement effect occurs, the reference image 30 including the reserved symbol 10 is displayed as if it is displaced with respect to the display area 911. Therefore, the reference image 30 is displayed with respect to the display area 911. You can make the "displacement" of the image look more realistic.

In the following description, the state before the reference image 30 is displayed as if it is displaced with respect to the display area 911 is the reference state, and the state before the reference image 30 is displayed as if it is displaced with respect to the display area 911. It may also be called a displacement state. It can be said that the reference state is a state in which the reference image 30 is displayed on the entire display area 911 (a state in which the outer edge of the reference image 30 and the outer edge of the display area 911 match). Since the reference image 30 is displaced from the display area 911 in the displacement state, at least a part of the outer edge of the reference image 30 that did not appear in the reference state appears. The outer edge of the reference image 30 that appears in the displaced state is expressed as if the reference image 30 exhibits a substantially rectangular shape. Since the reference image 30 is displayed as if it is displaced downward in the displaced state, there is at least an area where the reference image 30 is not displayed between the display area 911 and the upper outer edge of the reference image 30 in the displaced state. (See FIGS. 21 (c), 22 (c), and 23 (c)).

In this embodiment, as an image displacement effect,
(1) Left image displacement effect generated when the left decorative symbol 80L (left decorative symbol group 80gL) stops or pseudo-stops (see FIG. 21).
(2) Right image displacement effect generated when the right decorative symbol 80R (right decorative symbol group 80gR) stops or pseudo-stops (see FIG. 22).
(3) Right image displacement effect generated when the middle decorative symbol 80C (middle decorative symbol group 80 gC) stops or pseudo-stops (see FIG. 23).
Three kinds of can occur.
However, it may be assumed that a part of the image displacement effect does not occur.

The left image displacement effect will be described. In the present embodiment, the left decorative symbol 80L (one side decorative symbol) is on the left side (one side) of the display area 911, the right decorative symbol 80R (the other side decorative symbol) is on the right side (the other side), and the left decorative symbol 80L. The middle decorative symbol 80C (center decorative symbol) is variablely displayed between the right decorative symbols 80R (center side in the width direction of the display area 911). The left image displacement effect occurs when the left decorative symbol 80L stops or pseudo-stops (see FIG. 21 (b)). When the image displacement effect occurs, the decorative symbol 80 other than the decorative symbol 80 that triggers the occurrence of the image displacement effect (in the case of the left image displacement effect, the right decorative symbol 80R or the middle decorative symbol 80C) is changing. It may be in a stopped or pseudo-stopped state (the same applies to the right image displacement effect and the middle image displacement effect). In the present embodiment, when the left image displacement effect occurs, the right decorative symbol 80R and the middle decorative symbol 80C are already stopped or pseudo-stopped (see FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b)). Therefore, it can be said that the left image displacement effect emphasizes that the decorative symbol 80 that has been stopped or pseudo-stopped at the end is the left decorative symbol 80L. Although not shown, if the decorative symbol 80 other than the decorative symbol 80 that triggers the occurrence of the image displacement effect is in a variable configuration, the decorative symbol 80 changes depending on the reference image 30 in the displaced state. It suffices to express that it is inside.

When the left decorative symbol 80L is stopped or pseudo-stopped at the same time (displacement within a range that the player can see at the same time is allowed. The same applies to the following description of the image displacement effect), or immediately after that, the entire reference image 30 is displayed. Although it is displaced downward, it is displaced with respect to the display area 911 so that the displacement amount (displacement amount) is larger on the left side than on the right side (see FIG. 21 (c)). Therefore, in the displacement state, the upper edge of the reference image 30 is displayed tilted so as to be tilted upward from the left to the right. The image displacement effect is an effect in which the display area 911 is pushed by the stopped or pseudo-stopped decorative symbol 80 to make it appear as if the display area 911 is displaced with respect to the reference image 30, while the left image displacement effect is an effect in which the left decorative symbol 80L is used. As a result of being pushed by the momentum when stopping or pseudo-stopping, the reference image 30 is tilted to the left with respect to the width direction (horizontal direction) (the left side of the reference image 30 has a larger displacement than the right side). It is supposed to look as if it was displaced (tilted).

The right image displacement effect is briefly described because the left and right image displacement effects are the opposite of the left image displacement effect. At the same time as or immediately after the right decorative symbol 80R stops or pseudo-stops (see FIG. 22B), the entire reference image 30 is displaced downward, but the right side thereof is displaced (shifted) more than the left side. (Amount) is displaced with respect to the display area 911 so as to be large (see FIG. 22 (c)). Therefore, in the displacement state, the upper edge of the reference image 30 is displayed tilted so as to be tilted upward from right to left. Therefore, in the right image displacement effect, as a result of being pushed by the momentum when the right decorative symbol 80R is stopped or pseudo-stopped, the reference image 30 is tilted to the right with respect to the width direction (horizontal direction) (right side of the reference image 30). Is tilted so that the amount of displacement is larger than that on the left side). Similar to the left image displacement effect, when the right image displacement effect in the present embodiment occurs, the left decorative symbol 80L and the middle decorative symbol 80C are already stopped or pseudo-stopped (see FIGS. 22 (a) and 22 (b)). ). Therefore, it can be said that the right image displacement effect emphasizes that the decorative symbol 80 that has been stopped or pseudo-stopped at the end is the right decorative symbol 80R.

The medium image displacement effect occurs when the intermediate decorative symbol 80C is stopped or pseudo-stopped. Unlike the left image displacement effect and the right image displacement effect, the middle image displacement effect causes the entire reference image 30 to move downward at the same time as or immediately after the intermediate decorative symbol 80C stops or pseudo-stops (see FIG. 23B). It is displaced straight to (see FIG. 23 (c)). That is, in the left image displacement effect and the right image displacement effect, the reference image 30 is tilted with respect to the width direction and displaced downward, whereas in the middle image displacement effect, the reference image 30 is displaced with respect to the width direction. It does not tilt, but displaces along the downward direction (that is, the direction of fluctuation). The intermediate decorative symbol 80C is to stop or pseudo-stop at substantially the center in the width direction of the display area 911, and the medium image displacement effect is whether the reference image 30 is displaced by being pushed by the momentum of the intermediate decorative symbol 80C. Since it looks like this, it is assumed that it is displaced straight downward without tilting in the width direction. Further, similarly to the left image displacement effect and the right image displacement effect, when the middle image displacement effect in the present embodiment occurs, the left decorative symbol 80L and the right decorative symbol 80R are already stopped or pseudo-stopped (FIG. 23). (A) See (b)). Therefore, it can be said that the medium image displacement effect emphasizes that the decorative symbol 80 that has been stopped or pseudo-stopped at the end is the medium decorative symbol 80C.

Although not shown, the reference image 30 is in the original state (reference) after a predetermined time (about 1 second in the present embodiment) has elapsed after the displacement state, regardless of which image displacement effect occurs. Return to state).

As described above, the image displacement effect in the present embodiment is displayed as if the reference image 30 is displaced to the fluctuation direction side of the decorative symbol 80 when the decorative symbol 80 is stopped or pseudo-stopped (FIG. 21 (c). ), FIG. 22 (c), and FIG. 23 (c)), so that it is an interesting production form in which the reference image 30 appears to be displaced due to the momentum of the decorative symbol 80.

In particular, in the present embodiment, since the decorative symbol 80 is displayed in a variable manner from top to bottom, it is as if the reference image 30 is pushed down by the "weight" of the decorative symbol 80 when the image displacement effect occurs. It becomes a production form that looks like (although it is a virtual thing called a design, it is perceived as if the design has "weight"). In particular, the left image displacement effect is displayed with the reference image 30 tilted to the left when the left decorative symbol 80L is stopped or pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 21 (c)), and the right image displacement effect is right. Since the reference image 30 is displayed tilted to the right when the decorative symbol 80R is stopped or pseudo-stops (see FIG. 22 (c)), the decorative symbol 80 has "weight" as if it had a "weight". The effect of being perceived as if (it seems to be displayed at an angle because the weight balance is not even on the left and right) becomes remarkable.

Further, the image displacement effect in the present embodiment is set to the mode corresponding to the decorative symbol 80 that was finally stopped or pseudo-stopped among the three decorative symbols 80 (according to the decorative symbol 80 that was finally stopped or pseudo-stopped). It is determined whether it is the left image displacement effect, the right image displacement effect, or the middle image displacement effect) (see FIGS. 21 (c), 22 (c), and 23 (c)), and finally stops. Alternatively, it is emphasized whether the pseudo-stopped decorative symbol 80 is the left decorative symbol 80L, the right decorative symbol 80R, or the middle decorative symbol 80C.

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 4-1
The left image displacement effect, the right image displacement effect, and the middle image displacement effect in the above embodiment are generated when the left decorative symbol 80L, the right decorative symbol 80R, and the middle decorative symbol 80C are stopped or pseudo-stopped, respectively. I explained that there are three decorative symbols 80 (left decorative symbol 80L, right decorative symbol 80R, middle decorative symbol 80C) stopped or pseudo-stopped at the same time (to the extent that the player feels that they are stopped or pseudo-stopped at the same time. (Refer to FIG. 24 (b)), an image displacement effect (hereinafter referred to as a three-symbol image displacement effect) occurs (see FIG. 24 (c)). You may do so.

In the three-symbol image displacement effect, the entire reference image 30 is displaced downward (that is, along the fluctuation direction) (see FIG. 24 (c)). That is, in terms of the displacement mode of the reference image 30, it is the same as the medium image displacement effect. Since the middle decorative symbol 80C is substantially centered in the width direction of the display area 911, and the left decorative symbol 80L and the right decorative symbol 80R are pseudo-stopped at approximately equal distances in the left-right direction from the middle decorative symbol 80C, the three decorative symbols are three. The balance of the virtual "weights" (momentum) of 80 is even in the left-right direction. Therefore, in the three-symbol image displacement effect, the reference image 30 is not tilted with respect to the width direction, but is displaced straight downward.

Further, when the configuration is such that both the medium image displacement effect and the three-symbol image displacement effect can occur, the displacement amount of the reference image 30 with respect to the display area 911 is larger in the three-symbol image displacement effect than in the medium image displacement effect. (See FIGS. 23 (c) and 24 (c)). The medium image displacement effect is an effect that makes it appear as if the reference image 30 is displaced by being pushed by one decorative symbol 80 (medium decorative symbol 80C), and the three-symbol image displacement effect is an effect that is pressed by three decorative symbols 80. Since the effect is such that the reference image 30 appears to be displaced, the displacement amount of the reference image 30 is made larger in the latter than in the former.

〇Specific example 4-2
Although it has been explained that the variable direction of the decorative symbol 80 in the above embodiment is downward, it may be in any other direction (see FIG. 25; in the drawing, the reference image 30 displaced with respect to the display area 911). Is shown in a simplified manner (the hatched portion is the reference image 30). However, the displacement direction (shift direction) of the reference image 30 with respect to the display area 911 in the image displacement effect is set to match the fluctuation direction.

If the fluctuation direction of the decorative symbol 80 is upward (see FIG. 25 (a)), the reference image 30 is displayed as if it is shifted upward with respect to the display area 911 (FIGS. 25 (a-1) to (1). See a-3)). In the left image displacement effect, the reference image 30 is tilted and displaced with respect to the width direction so as to go downward from left to right (see FIG. 25 (a-1)). In the right image displacement effect, the reference image 30 is tilted and displaced with respect to the width direction so as to go downward from right to left (see FIG. 25 (a-2)). In the medium image displacement effect, the reference image 30 is displaced so as to go straight upward (see FIG. 25 (a-3)).

Further, for example, it is assumed that the fluctuation direction of the decorative symbol 80 is side-scrolling in the left direction, and three decorative symbols 80 are displayed (upper decorative symbol 80U, middle decorative symbol 80N, and lower decorative symbol 80S in order from the top). ) (See FIG. 25 (b)), the reference image 30 is displayed as if it were shifted to the left with respect to the display area 911 (see FIGS. 25 (b-1) to (b-3)). In the upper image displacement effect generated when the upper decorative symbol 80U is stopped or pseudo-stopped, the reference image 30 is tilted and displaced in the vertical direction so as to go to the right from the top to the bottom ( See FIG. 25 (b-1)). In the lower image displacement effect that occurs when the lower decorative symbol 80S stops or pseudo-stops, the reference image 30 is tilted and displaced in the vertical direction so as to go to the left from top to bottom ( See FIG. 25 (b-2)). The middle image displacement effect generated when the middle decorative symbol 80N is stopped or pseudo-stops is assumed to be such that the reference image 30 is displaced straight to the left (see FIG. 25 (b-3)).

The image displacement effect when the variation direction of the decorative symbol 80 is horizontal scrolling in the right direction (see FIG. 25C) is the opposite of the case where the horizontal scrolling is in the left direction (FIG. 25 (c-1)). (See (c-3)).

In this way, regardless of which direction the decorative symbol 80 fluctuates, the entire reference image 30 is displaced with respect to the fluctuating direction. The image displacement effect triggered by the stop or pseudo-stop of the decorative symbol 80 that is variablely displayed on one side or the other side of the display area 911 is such that the amount of deviation on the decorative symbol 80 side that triggered the stop is large. The reference image 30 is tilted.

〇Specific example 4-3
The image displacement effect can be applied to a continuous effect. As this kind of continuous production, a pseudo continuous production and a look-ahead continuous production can be exemplified. Since the pseudo continuous effect and the look-ahead continuous effect itself are known, detailed description thereof will be omitted. The pseudo continuous effect is an effect that occurs during the effect during one change (during one change), and the result of the winning / failing lottery is notified by the combination of the plurality of decorative symbols 80 (as in the above embodiment, the combination of the three decorative symbols 80). If this is the case, it is an effect that the three decorative symbols 80) are pseudo-stopped and then start to change again (re-change) one or more times, and the target hit / miss lottery result (pseudo-continuous effect) depends on the number of times of the re-change. It suggests the possibility that the winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the changing production including the above will be a big hit. The image displacement effect is generated at the time of the pseudo stop before the re-variation (see FIGS. 26 (b) and 26 (c)). After the image displacement effect is completed (after the reference image 30 returns to the reference state), each decorative symbol 80 revariates (see FIG. 26 (d)). An image corresponding to the number of consecutive times (shown as "x2" in FIG. 26 (d)) may be displayed in the display area 911. Of the three decorative symbols 80, if the last pseudo-stop is the left decorative symbol 80L, the left image displacement effect is performed, and if the last pseudo-stop is the right decorative symbol 80R, the right image displacement effect is the last. If the pseudo-stop is the middle decorative symbol 80C, the medium image displacement effect may be generated (FIG. 26 shows an example in which the final pseudo-stop is the right decorative symbol 80R). Further, if the three are pseudo-stopped at the same time, the three-symbol image displacement effect described in Specific Example 4-1 may be generated.

By doing so, since "the number of consecutive pseudo-continuous effects (the number of re-variations) = the number of times the image displacement effect occurs", the pseudo-continuous effect becomes easy to understand. In general, as the number of consecutive times increases, the reliability of the jackpot of the target hit / miss lottery result increases in the pseudo continuous effect. However, with such a setting, the occurrence of the image displacement effect functions as a so-called chance-up effect. The same can be said.

The look-ahead continuous effect suggests the reliability of the target hit / miss lottery result by using one or more or more previous changing effects that are executed before the target changing effect for the target winning / failing lottery result. An image displacement effect occurs when a combination (missing combination) for notifying that the winning / failing lottery result (previous winning / failing lottery result) corresponding to the changing effect is displayed (FIG. 27 (b)). ) (Refer to (c)). After the end of the image displacement effect (after the reference image 30 returns to the reference state), each decorative symbol 80 starts to change with the start of the next changing effect (previous changing effect or target changing effect) (after the reference image 30 returns to the reference state). See FIG. 27 (d)). An image corresponding to the number of consecutive times (shown as "x2" in FIG. 27 (d)) may be displayed in the display area 911. Of the three decorative symbols 80 that make up the out-of-order combination that notifies the result of the previous winning / failing lottery, if the left decorative symbol 80L is the last to stop, the left image displacement effect is stopped, and the right decorative symbol 80R is the last to stop. If this is the case, the right image displacement effect may be generated, and if the last stop is the middle decorative symbol 80C, the middle image displacement effect may be generated (in FIG. 26, the right decorative symbol 80R is stopped last. An example is shown). Further, if the three are stopped at the same time, the three-symbol image displacement effect described in the specific example 4-1 may be generated.

By doing so, since "the number of consecutive pre-reading effects (the number of the effects during the change) = the number of times the image displacement effect occurs", the pre-reading continuous effect becomes easy to understand. In general, the higher the number of consecutive pre-reading effects, the higher the reliability of the jackpot of the target hit / miss lottery result. However, with such a setting, the occurrence of the image displacement effect is a so-called chance-up effect (pre-reading). It can be said that it functions as a chance up).

In such a continuous effect, it is known that the combination of the decorative symbols 80 at the time of stop or pseudo stop is a combination satisfying a predetermined rule (so-called chance eye), which suggests the occurrence of the continuous effect. In this example, since the occurrence of the continuous effect is shown by the occurrence of the image displacement effect, it is not necessary to dare to display such a chance eye (provide a chance eye). However, it does not deny that the configuration is such that the image displacement effect is generated after the chance eyes are displayed.

7) Specific symbol effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute a specific symbol effect using the specific symbol 80T as an effect constituting the variable effect. Hereinafter, the specific symbol effect will be described in detail.

The specific symbol 80T is a kind of a plurality of kinds of decorative symbols 80. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol 80 of "7" is designated as the specific symbol 80T. The aspect of the specific symbol 80T is broadly divided into a normal aspect and a composite aspect. The composite aspect (see FIG. 28B and the like) is an aspect including a main element portion 80Tm indicating the type of the symbol and a sub-element portion 80Ts attached to the main element portion 80Tm. As described above, since the specific symbol 80T in the present embodiment is the decorative symbol 80 of "7", the portion representing the number "7" is the main element portion 80Tm. The sub-element portion 80Ts is a portion representing a predetermined character (represented by adding the letter “X” in the drawing). A mode in which the "7" and the "character" are integrated is a composite mode. On the other hand, the normal embodiment is an embodiment that does not include the sub-element portion 80Ts (see FIG. 28 (a) and the like). That is, the usual embodiment is that the character does not have a portion representing the character but has a portion representing the number "7".

The specific symbol effect is an effect using the specific symbol 80T. Basically, when the decorative symbol 80 selected from the middle decorative symbol group 80 gC and stopped or pseudo-stopped is the specific symbol 80T (predetermined position in the substantially center of the display area 911 (hereinafter, may be referred to as the center position)). This is an effect that can occur in (see FIG. 28 (c-1)) when the specific symbol 80T is stopped or pseudo-stopped. In the present embodiment, the specific symbol effect is generated after the specific symbol 80T is pseudo-stopped at the center position. The specific symbol effect is a so-called chance-up effect, and the jackpot reliability of the winning / failing lottery result (target winning / failing lottery result) corresponding to the changing effect (target changing effect) including the specific symbol effect is that the specific symbol effect occurs. Higher than if not.

When the specific symbol effect occurs, the left decorative symbol 80L (left decorative symbol group 80gL) and the right decorative symbol 80R (right decorative symbol group 80gR) are already in a pseudo-stopped state. The specific symbol 80T included in the medium decorative symbol group 80gC being changed is displayed in a variable manner in a normal manner (see FIG. 28 (a)). After that, the fluctuation speed of the middle decorative symbol group 80 gC decreases, and a pre-effect suggesting that the specific symbol 80T may be pseudo-stopped at the center position occurs. That is, after the fluctuation speed of the intermediate decorative symbol 80C is reduced, the specific symbol 80T gradually approaching the center position is displayed, and the player feels that the intermediate decorative symbol 80C may stop at the position. Here, in the pre-production, the specific symbol 80T is a composite mode (see FIG. 28 (b)). In other words, it can be said that the pre-production is a state in which the fluctuation speed is lower (state in which the fluctuation speed is "low") than in the state before that (state in which the fluctuation speed is "high"), but the fluctuation speed is "high". With the change from the state of the above to the state of the fluctuation speed "low", the specific symbol 80T changes from the normal mode to the composite mode.

After such a preliminary effect, when the specific symbol 80T is pseudo-stopped at the center position (see FIG. 28 (c-1)), the specific symbol effect is executed. If the specific symbol 80T does not pseudo-stop at the center position, the specific symbol effect does not occur. A decorative symbol 80 other than the specific symbol 80T (decorative symbol 80 of "8" in this embodiment) is pseudo-stopped at the center position, and the left decorative symbol 80L and the right decorative symbol 80R, which have already been pseudo-stopped, are combined with each other. It is configured, and the three decorative symbols 80 are completely stopped as they are, and it is notified that the winning / failing lottery result is out of order (see FIG. 28 (c-2)).

As the effect mode of the specific symbol effect, a first mode (see FIG. 29 (a-1)) and a second mode different from the first mode (see FIG. 29 (a-2)) are set. Which of the first aspect and the second aspect will be determined will be determined after the specific symbol 80T is pseudo-stopped at the central position. That is, it can be said that the pseudo stop of the specific symbol 80T at the center position is a turning point of the effect.

In the first aspect, after the specific symbol 80T is pseudo-stopped, the character represented by the sub-element portion 80Ts of the specific symbol 80T performs the first operation (see FIG. 29 (a-1)). In the second aspect, after the specific symbol 80T is pseudo-stopped, the character represented by the sub-element portion 80Ts of the specific symbol 80T performs a second operation (an operation different from the first operation) (FIG. 29 (a-). 2)). It should be noted that the movement referred to here includes not only the movement of the character's body but also all movements such as the facial expression of the character (even if the sub-element portion 80Ts is not used as the character, the sub-element). All movements of part 80Ts shall be included). The jackpot reliability of the target winning / failing lottery result is higher when the second operation (second aspect) occurs than when the first operation (first aspect) occurs. In other words, it can be said that the first operation is the default and the second operation is the so-called chance up. Specific modes of the first operation and the second operation can be set as appropriate. It suffices that the players who are in contact with both movements are different to the extent that they can recognize that they are different movements. However, it is preferable to make it easy to understand that the second operation is more advantageous to the player than the first operation. In the present embodiment, the character performing the second movement is displayed larger than the character performing the first movement (meaning a comparison of the maximum sizes during the movement).

Any mode of progress of the effect during the change after the end of the specific symbol effect may be used. In the present embodiment, after the specific symbol effect, the process shifts to either one or two or more specific reach effects (see FIG. 29 (b)), and the result of the target winning / failing lottery is notified at the end of the specific reach effect. In other words, it can be said that the occurrence of the specific symbol production triggered the transition to the specific reach production. The specific reach effect is preferably an effect in which the character represented by the sub-element portion 80Ts included in the specific symbol 80T appears. For example, if the character appears as a character on the player side and fights against an enemy character, and the target winning / failing lottery result is a big hit, the character wins (see FIG. 29 (c-1)), or if the character is out of order. It is conceivable that the so-called battle effect, in which the character is defeated (the enemy character wins) (see Fig. 29 (c-2)), is executed as a specific reach effect (specific symbol). It is more likely that the victory will be reached when the second movement occurs than when the first movement occurs in the production). By doing so, it is possible to make the flow of an easy-to-understand effect that the specific symbol 80T including the predetermined character is pseudo-stopped at the center position, which triggers the transition to the reach effect in which the character appears. ..

As described above, in the specific symbol effect in the present embodiment, the jackpot reliability of the target winning / failing lottery result differs depending on the operation mode of the sub-element portion 80Ts included in the specific symbol 80T after the specific symbol 80T is pseudo-stopped. Therefore, it is an interesting production that the player will pay attention to the operation of the sub-element portion 80Ts after the specific symbol 80T is pseudo-stopped.

Further, in the present embodiment, the specific symbol 80T does not include the sub-element portion 80Ts due to the transition to the pre-production (shifting from the fluctuation speed “high” to the fluctuation speed “low”) (normal aspect). Since the mode changes to include the sub-element portion 80Ts (composite mode), it can be clearly shown that the pre-effect has occurred (the occurrence of the specific symbol effect has been suggested).

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

〇Specific example 5-1
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the specific symbol 80T is a normal mode that does not include the sub-element portion 80Ts in the state before the pre-effect occurs, and is a composite mode that includes the sub-element portion 80Ts in the pre-effect. However, it may be a composite mode including the sub-element portion 80Ts even before the occurrence of the pre-production.

Further, the decorative symbol 80 other than the specific symbol 80T may also include the main element portion 80Tm and the sub-element portion 80Ts. In this case, it is preferable that the sub-element portions 80Ts represent objects different from each other, such as representing different characters for each type of decorative symbol 80.

〇Specific example 5-2
It has been explained that the specific symbol effect in the above embodiment can occur when the intermediate decorative symbol 80C selected from the intermediate decorative symbol group 80gC becomes the specific symbol 80T, but unlike that, the left decoration It may occur when the decorative symbol 80 selected from the symbol group 80 gL or the right decorative symbol group 80 gR becomes the specific symbol 80T.

〇Specific example 5-3
It is assumed that the effect executed after the first action is performed in the specific symbol effect and the effect executed after the second action is performed (see FIG. 30). For example, if the transition to the specific reach effect is to be performed after the specific symbol effect as described in the above embodiment, the first specification is performed after the first operation (see FIG. 30 (a-1)) is executed. After the second operation (see FIG. 30 (a-2)) is executed in the reach effect (see FIG. 30 (b-1)), the second specific reach effect (a different type of reach from the first specific reach effect) is performed. Production) (see Fig. 30 (b-2)). It should be noted that the difference in the type of reach effect does not mean the difference in the presence or absence of so-called chance up that may be executed during the reach effect, but the difference in the basic configuration of the effect. For example, if a title is set for the reach effect, it is assumed that different titles are different types of reach effect.

Whatever the difference between the first specific reach effect and the second specific reach effect is acceptable. For example, if the character (character on the player side) and the enemy character represented by the sub-element unit 80Ts are the battle effects as described in the above embodiment, the first specific reach effect and the second specific reach effect are , The type of enemy character is different (the first specific reach effect is to fight the first enemy character (represented as "enemy 1" in the drawing) (see FIG. 30 (b-1)), and the second. It is conceivable that the specific reach effect fights against a second enemy character (represented as "enemy 2" in the drawing) different from the first enemy character) (see FIG. 30 (b-2)). In the specific symbol effect, the jackpot reliability of the target win / fail lottery result is higher when the second action occurs than when the first action occurs, so that the first specific reach effect is higher than the first specific reach effect. It can be said that the two-specific reach production is more likely to lead to a favorable ending (victory ending) for the player. As mentioned above, if the types of enemy characters that appear in the first specific reach effect and the second specific reach effect are different, the first enemy character is considered to be a "weaker" character than the second enemy character. It can be said that there is.

In this way, the difference between the first action and the second action (by making the effect executed after the first action performed in the specific symbol effect different from the effect executed after the second action is performed ( There is an advantage that the difference in the degree of advantage for the player) becomes clearer.

〇Specific example 5-4
The specific symbol effect can be applied to a continuous effect (pseudo continuous effect (see FIG. 31), look-ahead continuous effect (see FIG. 32)). For example, as a pseudo continuous effect, when the combination of the decorative symbols 80 selected from each decorative symbol group 80 g and pseudo-stopped becomes a specific combination, the one in which each decorative symbol group 80 g revariates is executed. .. The specific combination (excluding the three sets of the same decorative symbols 80 that notify the jackpot) is assumed to include the specific symbol 80T. For example, the medium decorative symbol 80C selected from the intermediate decorative symbol group 80 gC and pseudo-stopped is the specific symbol 80T (decorative symbol 80 of "7"), and the left decorative symbol 80L and the right decorative symbol 80R are not the same (reach state). Not) is a specific combination. When the specific combination is constructed (see FIG. 31 (b)), it is assumed that a specific symbol effect can occur. That is, the sub-element portion 80Ts of the specific symbol 80T, which is the intermediate decorative symbol 80C constituting the specific combination, performs the first operation (see FIG. 31 (c-1)) or the second operation (see FIG. 31 (c-2)). Shall be done. After performing the first operation or the second operation, 80 g of each decorative symbol group revariates (see FIG. 31 (d)). As a matter of course, since it is a pseudo-continuous production, the hold is not exhausted at the time of re-variation.

When applied to the look-ahead continuous effect, the basic configuration is the same as that of the pseudo continuous effect. A specific combination (missing) that indicates the previous hit / miss lottery result (missing) corresponding to one or more previous changing effects that are executed prior to the target changing effect that informs the target winning / failing lottery result that is the look-ahead target ( Of the three decorative symbols 80 that have been stopped, the combination in which the medium decorative symbol 80C is the specific symbol 80T) is considered to indicate that the jackpot reliability of the target winning / failing lottery result has increased. When the specific combination is constructed (see FIG. 32 (b)), the sub-element portion 80Ts of the specific symbol 80T, which is the intermediate decorative symbol 80C constituting the specific combination, performs the first operation (FIG. 32 (c-1)). Refer to) or the second operation (see FIG. 32 (c-2)). After performing the first operation or the second operation, it is assumed that 80 g of each decorative symbol group is re-variable (the effect during the next change is started) (see FIG. 32 (d)). As a matter of course, since it is a look-ahead continuous production, one hold is exhausted at the time of re-variation.

By doing so, the construction of a specific combination that triggers the occurrence of continuous effect (pseudo continuous effect, look-ahead continuous effect) is emphasized by the specific symbol effect (operation of the sub-element part 80Ts). The occurrence of continuous production will be easy to understand.

〇Specific example 5-5 (an example in which specific example 5-4 is further embodied)
It is assumed that the number of consecutive effects (pseudo-continuous effect, look-ahead continuous effect) is suggested by the mode of the specific symbol effect (operation of the sub-element unit 80Ts) (see FIG. 33. Note that FIG. 33 shows pseudo-continuous). An example of production is shown, but the same idea can be applied to pre-reading continuous production). As described above, in the continuous effect, the decorative symbol 80 (including the specific symbol 80T) for constructing the specific combination is stopped or pseudo-stopped, and then re-variated once or multiple times, where the re-variation occurs. It is assumed that the number of consecutive times increases each time. That is, in a series of continuous productions, it is assumed that "the number of re-variations + 1 = the number of consecutive times". If the continuous effect includes two or more unit effects and the number of the unit effects is considered to be the number of consecutive times, the unit effect is one time until the re-variation occurs, and after the re-variation occurs, the next It shall be counted as a unit production. Further, in the continuous production, the higher the number of consecutive times, the higher the reliability of the jackpot of the target winning / failing lottery result.

On the premise of this, when the sub-element portion 80Ts of the specific symbol 80T performs the second operation when the specific combination is constructed (see FIG. 33 (a)), the sub-element portion 80Ts performs the second operation (see FIG. 33 (b-2)). After the re-variation after performing the second operation (see FIG. 33 (c)), it is confirmed that the specific combination is constructed again and the re-variation occurs (see FIG. 33 (d-1)). do.

The fact that a specific combination is constructed (see FIG. 33 (a)) means that the occurrence of re-variation immediately after that (hereinafter, also referred to as “immediate re-variation”) (see FIG. 33 (c)) has been determined. When the second operation occurs when the specific combination is constructed (see FIG. 33 (b-2)), it is referred to as the next re-variation after the immediate re-variation (hereinafter referred to as the next re-variation). (There is also) is also determined (see FIG. 33 (d-1)). For example, if the sub-element unit 80Ts performs the second operation when the first specific combination is constructed, the second specific combination is constructed after the revariation immediately after the second operation (immediately after revariation). It is determined that the second re-variation (next re-variation) will occur.

Even if the first operation (see FIG. 33 (b-1)) occurs instead of the second operation (see FIG. 33 (b-2)), the next re-variation (see FIG. 33 (d-1)) occurs. ) May occur, but the continuous production may end without the next re-variation (see FIG. 33 (d-2)).

By making it as in this example, when a specific combination is constructed, the number of continuous productions tends to be larger when the second operation occurs than when the first operation occurs. It is possible to make an easy-to-understand production form in which the advantageous point of the second operation is reflected in the continuous number of continuous productions (increased reliability with the increase in the number of continuous productions).

Unlike the above example, when the second operation occurs, the occurrence of the next re-variation may not be confirmed. That is, although the probability that the next re-variation will occur is higher when the second operation occurs than when the first operation occurs, the probability that the next re-variation will occur when the second operation occurs is high. The configuration may not be 100%.

8) Midway change effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute a specific effect (see FIGS. 34 to 36) as constituting an effect during change. In the present embodiment, the specific effect can occur during the normal gaming state, but it may also occur during the special gaming state. The specific effect in the present embodiment is a so-called reach effect, in which a ally character (indicated with "taste" in the drawing) and an enemy character (indicated with "enemy" in the drawing), which are characters on the player side, are attached. (Show) is a battle production that fights. If the winning / failing lottery result (target winning / failing lottery result) corresponding to the changing effect including the specific effect (target changing effect) becomes a big hit, the character on the player side wins the winning ending (advantageous ending) (Fig.). 34 (d-1), Fig. 35 (d-1), Fig. 36 (d-1)), leading to a defeat (disadvantageous end) in the case of a loss (Fig. 34 (d-2), Fig. 35). (D-2), see FIG. 36 (d-2)). In addition, the victory ending includes a reversal (revival) pattern in which it is overturned by pretending to be defeated.

In the present embodiment, as the specific effect, the first specific effect (see FIG. 34), the second specific effect (see FIG. 35), and the third specific effect (see FIG. 36) can be executed. It should be noted that only one type of specific effect can occur during one variable effect (two or more types of specific effect cannot occur). The first specific effect to the third specific effect have different types of ally characters fighting against the enemy character (see FIGS. 34 (a), 35 (a), and 36 (a)). The first specific effect is the first ally character (shown with "taste 1" in the drawing), and the second specific effect is the second ally character (shown with "taste 2" in the drawing). In the third specific effect, each of the third ally characters (shown with "taste 3" in the drawing) appears and fights against the enemy character. In addition, although each specific effect is common to allies, the types of enemy characters may be different. Further, the types of both the ally character and the enemy character may be different.

The first specific effect to the third specific effect are the target hit / fail lottery results when the basic pattern is used (meaning the case where the change effect that will be described later does not occur). Is different. In this embodiment, the reliability is high in the order of the first specific effect, the second specific effect, and the third specific effect (the third specific effect is the highest).

The period before reaching the end (victory end or defeat end) of each specific production is roughly divided into the first period and the second period. The first period is the opening period (opening) of the specific effect, and the title image 55 representing the title of the specific effect (that is, the type of the specific effect) is displayed in the display area 911 (FIG. 34 (a). ), FIG. 35 (a), FIG. 36 (a)). If the type of the specific effect is different, the character string included in the title image 55 will be different. It can be said that the title image 55 is an image (unique image) different depending on the type of the specific effect. By looking at the title image 55, the player can know which of the first specific effect and the third specific effect has occurred.

Further, in the first period, the numerical image 50 including the numerical element is displayed in the display area 911 together with the title image 55 (see FIGS. 34 (a), 35 (a), and 36 (a)). The numerical image 50 suggests the probability that a specific effect will lead to a victory end (hereinafter, may be referred to as a victory expectation degree) by a numerical element. In the present embodiment, a "star mark" is displayed as a numerical element, and the number of the star marks indicates the degree of expectation of victory. The greater the number of star marks, the higher the expectation of victory. The numerical element is not limited to the number of such marks. For example, the number (large or small of the number) itself may represent the degree of expectation of victory. In other words, it may be due to some "number" element. Further, in the present embodiment, the more (larger) the numerical element (star mark) is, the higher the reliability (winning expectation) is, but conversely, the smaller the numerical element (smaller) is, the higher the reliability is. May be set high.

In the first period of each specific effect, a numerical image 50 including a numerical element premised on the above-mentioned basic pattern is displayed. Since the reliability increases in the order of the first specific effect, the second specific effect, and the third specific effect, the numerical element increases (larger) in this order. In the present embodiment, the star "2" (the number of star marks is represented by the star "○"; the same applies hereinafter) in the first period of the first specific effect, and the star "3" in the first period of the second specific effect. , The star "4" is displayed in the first period of the third specific effect (see FIGS. 34 (a), 35 (a), and 36 (a)).

The second period is the period after the first period has elapsed. The second period is a period in which the production image of each specific effect is displayed, and can be said to be a period in which the specific content of each specific effect is shown. In the present embodiment, an image in which each ally character and an enemy character are fighting is displayed (see FIGS. 34 (b), 35 (b), 36 (b), etc.). After such a second period, the end will be reached.

In the present embodiment, the numerical image 50 is displayed even in the second period so that the player can grasp the degree of expectation of victory even in the middle of the production (after the end of the opening (first period)). However, the numerical image 50 displayed in the second period is smaller than the numerical image 50 displayed in the first period. It does not mean that it will be less). In the present embodiment, it means that the size of one star mark becomes smaller) (see FIGS. 34 (b), 35 (b), 36 (b), etc.). .. In other words, the numerical image 50 is displayed in a smaller size as a result of the transition from the first period to the second period. From the player's point of view, the transition from the first period to the second period makes the numerical image 50 less noticeable. In the first period, the numerical image 50 is displayed in the display area 911 of the main display device 91 (the one on which the decorative symbol 80 is displayed), but the display is different from that of the main display device 91. A device may be provided, and the numerical image 50 may be displayed on the other display device in the second period.

Further, in the present embodiment, the title image 55 (unique image) is not displayed in the second period (see FIGS. 34 (b), 35 (b), 36 (b), etc.). That is, even after the transition from the first period to the second period, the numerical image 50 remains (the display size is reduced but the display itself is maintained), while the title image 55 is erased. Since the title image 55 represents the type of the specific effect, it is considered sufficient if it is displayed in the first period (opening of the effect) and is deleted in the second period. Further, by shifting from the state in which the title image 55 is displayed to the state in which the title image 55 is not displayed, there is an advantage that it becomes clear that the opening (first period) has ended. In other words, in the present embodiment, even after such an opening (first period) is completed, the numerical image 50 is still displayed so that the player can grasp the numerical element. .. However, it does not deny that the title image 55 remains displayed even after the transition to the second period. With such a configuration, in the second period, the title image 55 may be displayed smaller (compared to the first period) together with the numerical image.

On the premise of such a configuration, in the second period of each specific effect, an intermediate change effect in which the numerical element included in the numerical image 50 changes may occur. It should be noted that the midway change effect does not occur every time. Rather, it is preferable that the probability that an intermediate change effect occurs in a specific effect is less than 50%.

The midway change effect is that in the second period, the numerical element of the numerical image 50 (displayed smaller than the first period) changes in the direction of increasing the jackpot reliability (winning expectation). In the present embodiment, in the first specific effect, the star "2" is displayed in the first period, so that the star "2" is displayed at least when the second period is started, but the star "2" is displayed. An intermediate change effect may occur in which "2" changes to the star "3" (see FIG. 34 (c-1)). Similarly, in the second specific effect, a midway change effect in which the star "3" changes to the star "4" may occur in the second period (see FIG. 35 (c-1)). In the third specific effect, a midway change effect in which the star "4" changes to the star "5" may occur in the second period (see FIG. 36 (c-1)).

It can be said that the occurrence of such an intermediate change effect is a kind of so-called chance-up (it can be said that it is a chance-up pattern if it corresponds to the above-mentioned basic pattern). If the midway change effect does not occur, the numerical element remains the number displayed in the first period (the first specific effect is the star "2", the second specific effect is the star "3", and the third specific effect. The production is considered to be the star "4") (see FIGS. 34 (c-2), 35 (c-2), and 36 (c-2)), and the end is reached as it is. It can be said that the numerical element displayed in the first period represents the reliability (winning expectation) when it is assumed that the basic pattern is obtained without the midway change effect.

In addition, when a midway change effect occurs, that is, the reliability (winning expectation degree) of each specific effect that has become a chance-up pattern is compared with the same basic pattern of the specific effect (when the intermediate change effect does not occur). It only has to be expensive. In other words, regarding the degree of reliability (high / low) relationship, at least "basic pattern of the first specific effect <chance up pattern of the first specific effect" and "basic pattern of the second specific effect <chance up pattern of the second specific effect". , "The basic pattern of the third specific production <the chance-up pattern of the third specific production" shall be established. The magnitude relationship when comparing the basic pattern of different types of specific effects and the chance-up pattern can be set as appropriate. For example, where the chance-up pattern of the first specific effect and the basic pattern of the second specific effect are both stars "3", the reliability may be exactly the same according to the star "3", and one of them has a higher reliability than the other. It may be set high. However, when the number of numerical elements is different, it is preferable that the magnitude relationship of the reliability corresponding to the difference is established. For example, since the chance-up pattern of the first specific effect is a star "3" and the basic pattern of the third specific effect is a star "4", the basic pattern of the third specific effect is higher than the chance-up pattern of the first specific effect. It is preferable to set the pattern to have higher reliability.

As described above, in the specific production in the present embodiment, not only in the first period (opening) but also in the second period after the first period ends, a numerical element representing the jackpot reliability (winning expectation) is used. When the numerical image 50 including the numerical image 50 is displayed, it is an interesting effect that a change effect may occur during the change of the numerical element. In particular, in the present embodiment, since the numerical image 50 is made smaller (than the first period) in the second period, the numerical element may change quietly (unknowingly). It is a novel thing.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the above-mentioned matters related to the midway change 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
In each specific effect, the timing at which the above-mentioned midway change effect may occur is not constant. Specifically, two or more timings at which the midway change effect can occur are set, and even if the midway change effect occurs, the occurrence timing is not determined. A player who has already come into contact with a midway change effect may remember the timing at which the midway change effect occurred, and when the same type of specific effect is executed after that, does the midway change effect occur at that timing? Please pay attention to it. In the midway change effect described in the above embodiment, the fact that the numerical element changes "unknowingly" is one of the elements that make up the fun, so by making the timing of the change indefinite. It is good to keep this fun.

〇Specific example 6-2
In each specific production, an opportunity production suggesting that the probability of reaching a victory ending (advantageous ending) has increased can occur in the second period. Various specific modes of the opportunity effect can be considered, but if the specific effect is a battle effect as described in the above embodiment, the effect showing the dominant situation of the ally character is set as the opportunity effect. It is conceivable to do. For example, when a friendly character attacks an enemy character (see FIG. 37 (a)) and the attack "does not hit" (see FIG. 37 (b-1)) and "hits" (see FIG. 37 (b-2)). ) It is assumed that "hit" is set as an opportunity effect as any of () can occur.

On the premise that such an opportunity effect can occur, the intermediate change effect described in the above embodiment is assumed to occur with the opportunity effect. That is, when an opportunity effect occurs, a change in numerical elements occurs at the same time or immediately after that (see FIG. 37 (b-1)). If the opportunity effect does not occur, the midway change effect does not occur (see FIG. 37 (b-2)). By doing so, as a result of the opportunity production that shows an advantageous situation for the player side (linked to the opportunity production), the numerical element changes in the direction of increasing the reliability, which is an easy-to-understand production form. Become.

Since the intermediate change effect of this example is accompanied by an opportunity effect, it is difficult to play the effect of "unknowingly" changing as in the intermediate change effect described in the above embodiment. If the clarity of the production is more important than the effect of such an effect, the configuration as in this example may be used.

〇Specific example 6-3 (an example in which specific example 6-2 is more embodied)
The configuration may be such that an intermediate change effect may occur with the occurrence of an opportunity effect, or the intermediate change effect may not occur even if an opportunity effect occurs. If the patterns are divided regarding the presence or absence of the opportunity effect and the intermediate change effect, "both the opportunity effect and the intermediate change effect occur" (Pattern A) (see FIG. 38 (b-1)), "the opportunity effect occurs, and the intermediate change effect occurs. It is divided into "No change effect" (Pattern B) (see Fig. 38 (b-2)) and "Non-occurrence of both opportunity effect and midway change effect" (Pattern C) (see Fig. 38 (b-3)). The jackpot reliability (winning expectation) is increased in the order of pattern C <pattern B <pattern A. By doing so, when the opportunity effect occurs, the player pays attention to whether or not the intermediate change effect occurs together (the player expects that the intermediate change effect also occurs together). ) It becomes a production form.

In addition to the above three patterns, a pattern (not shown, for example, as shown in FIG. 38 (b-3)) is displayed, but the number is "No opportunity effect occurs, intermediate change effect occurs" (Pattern X). A mode in which a change in a target element occurs) may occur. That is, the intermediate change effect is set not only to occur with the opportunity effect but also to occur without the opportunity effect. By doing so, as the mode of occurrence of the midway change effect, a mode in which the player easily notices the occurrence because it is accompanied by an opportunity effect and a mode in which the player does not easily notice the occurrence because it is not accompanied by the opportunity effect are set. Become.

〇Specific example 6-4
As an intermediate change effect, it is assumed that two or more modes in which the amount of change (degree of change) of the numerical element is different can occur. For example, in the first specific effect, the numerical image 50 of the star "2" is displayed in the first period, but as an intermediate change effect that can occur in the first specific effect, the star "3" is displayed. A mode in which the image 50 changes to the numerical image 50 (first aspect) (see FIG. 39 (b-1)) and a mode in which the star “4” changes to the numerical image 50 (second mode) (FIG. 39 (b-). 2) It is assumed that (see) is set. When a change effect occurs on the way, it is more likely that the outcome of the victory (big hit) will occur in the case of the second mode than in the case of the first mode. In this way, by assuming that two or more modes with different degrees of increase in reliability (winning expectation) are set as the intermediate change effect, the player who notices the occurrence of the intermediate change effect will increase the increase. It will be a production form that will pay attention to the degree.

〇Specific example 6-5
When a change effect occurs on the way, the basic mode of the numerical image 50 is also changed. For example, in the first specific effect, the numerical element of the star "2" is displayed before the intermediate change effect occurs, and the numerical element of the star "3" is displayed after the intermediate change effect occurs. The two star marks representing "2" are displayed in "white", and the three star marks representing the star "3" are displayed in "red" (see FIG. 40; in the figure, "white"). Is represented by no hatching, and "red" is represented by hatching). Although not shown, the two star marks are "white" even in the first period. It should be noted that the element representing the difference in the basic mode is not limited to "color" (hereinafter, the same applies to the basic mode). It is also conceivable that the shape of the mark representing a numerical element itself is a basic aspect. For example, it is assumed that a change in the basic mode such that a "star" mark is used before the midway change effect is generated, but a "sun" mark is used after the midway change effect is generated.

As described above, the midway change effect occurs unknowingly, but in order to reduce the possibility that the player will not notice the occurrence until the end of the specific effect, the basic aspect of the numerical image 50. Is different before and after the midway change effect occurs.

○ Specific example 6-6
When a change effect occurs on the way, it shall be displayed so that the amount of change in the numerical element can be understood. Specifically, the mode is such that the difference between the numerical element (reference value) before the intermediate change effect occurs and the numerical element (change value) after the intermediate change effect occurs can be grasped. For example, in the first specific effect, the numerical element of the star "2" is displayed before the intermediate change effect occurs, and the numerical element of the star "3" is displayed after the intermediate change effect occurs. Of the later numerical elements "3", two star marks are displayed as "white" and one star mark is displayed as "red" (see Fig. 41; in the figure, "white" is displayed. No hatching, "red" is represented by hatching). Although not shown, the two star marks are "white" even in the first period. In this way, the part showing the difference (gap) between the reference value and the change value is different from the other parts in the basic mode so that the amount of change can be understood.

By doing so, it is possible to grasp how much the numerical element has changed due to the occurrence of the intermediate change effect (even if the player does not remember the reference value) even after the intermediate change effect occurs. In particular, as described in Specific Example 6-4 above, if it is possible to generate two or more modes in which the amount of change (degree of change) of the numerical element is different as the effect of intermediate change, the intermediate change is made. There is an advantage that it is possible to grasp which mode has occurred even after the production has occurred.

In addition, according to this example, after the midway change effect occurs, the part showing the difference between the reference value and the change value is in a state different from the other parts in the basic mode. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will not notice that the change effect has occurred until the end of the effect (the same effect as in Specific Examples 6-5 is also achieved).

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
As a gaming state for playing with the aim of winning the winning / failing lottery result, a normal gaming state and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state can be set, and the above-mentioned normal gaming state. It is possible for the player to customize the probability of occurrence of one or more types of target effects that can occur in both the gaming state and the special gaming state and suggest the probability that the winning / failing lottery result will be a hit. When the customization function and the specified conditions that can be satisfied on the premise that the gaming state is changed from the pre-change state, which is one of the normal gaming state and the special gaming state, to the post-change state, which is the other, are satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by having a setting confirmation function asking the player whether or not to maintain the current setting of the occurrence probability of the target effect, which was set in the pre-change state, in the post-change state. ..
As with the above-mentioned gaming machines, when the gaming state changes, the convenience of the customization function can be improved by asking the player whether or not to maintain the current customization even in the changed gaming state. Is possible.

・ Means 1-2
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the specified conditions are satisfied, the player can arbitrarily select whether to maintain the current setting or to set all the occurrence probabilities of one or a plurality of types of the target effects as initial settings. ..
In this way, it is better to set the initial setting as an option when the current setting is not maintained.

・ Means 1-3
The gaming machine according to means 1-1 or means 1-2, wherein the specified conditions are not satisfied when all of the occurrence probabilities of one or a plurality of types of the target effects are the initial settings.
When the player is not using the customization function, the player may wish to play the game as it is even if the game state changes. Therefore, it is preferable not to display the setting confirmation function.

・ Means 1-4
Even when it is selected not to maintain the current setting when shifting from one of the normal gaming state and the special gaming state to the other by using the setting confirmation function, the normal gaming state and the special gaming state are selected. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein when the state returns to one of the states, the setting is returned to the same as the current setting.
By doing so, as the game state returns to the original state, the customization also returns to the original state, which contributes to the convenience of the player.

・ Means 2-1
As an aspect of the effect image that suggests the reliability that the result of the winning / failing lottery is likely to be a hit, it is a gaming machine in which a plurality of candidate modes having different reliabilitys are set, and the effect mode is switchable by the player. , The effect image may be in a normal mode in which the effect image may be any of the plurality of types of the candidate modes, and the effect image may be in one or more types of the plurality of types of the candidate modes belonging to a specific category. However, a gaming machine characterized by being provided with a special mode that cannot be one or more types of modes that do not belong to the specific category.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, by setting a special mode, it is possible to experience a gaming property in which the effect image is not regarded as a part of the candidate mode, so that the range of the game is widened and the fun is increased.

・ Means 2-2
In the state where the normal mode is set, the reliability when the effect image is one of the modes belonging to the specific category is one of the modes in which the effect image does not belong to the specific category. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the reliability is higher than that of the case.
By doing so, when the special mode is set, the effect image does not have a relatively low reliability mode (if the special mode is set, the effect image has a relatively low reliability). It will not be frustrating due to the frequent occurrence of the aspect).

・ Means 2-3
Claim 1 or claim 1, wherein the effect image is information used for a winning / failing lottery, and is a reserved symbol indicating the existence of winning / failing lottery information for which notification of the corresponding winning / losing lottery result has not been completed. The gaming machine according to 2.
As the effect image, a reserved symbol, which is a typical image suggesting reliability, can be exemplified.

・ Means 3-1
It is a gaming machine that displays an end image including a target character representing the target state and an end character indicating the end of the target state on the display device when the target state, which is desirable for the player not to end, ends. Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect of displaying a similar non-finished image different from the finished image in a situation where the target state is pretended to be finished and does not actually end, and the similar non-finished image is the target character. And a gaming machine characterized by including a continuation character indicating that the target state continues.
The above-mentioned gaming machine can perform an interesting effect that only a player who notices that a similar non-ending image similar to the ending image is displayed can quickly know the continuation of the target state.

・ Means 3-2
The gaming machine according to means 3-1 characterized in that the similar non-end image is formed by replacing the end character of the end image with the continuation character.
・ Means 3-3
The gaming machine according to means 3-1 or means 3-2, wherein the font of the end character in the end image and the font of the continuation character in the similar non-end image are the same.
・ Means 3-4
The gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-3, wherein the number of characters of the end character in the end image is the same as the number of characters of the continuation character in the similar non-end image.
By doing the above, since the similar non-finished image and the finished image are similar, it is possible to make it difficult to notice that the similar non-finished image is displayed.

・ Means 4-1
After the display device having a display area and the decorative symbol indicating the winning / failing lottery result are variablely displayed in a predetermined variable direction in the display area, the decorative symbol is stopped or pseudo-stopped, and the decorative symbol is displayed. It is characterized by comprising an effect executing means for executing an image displacement effect in which a reference image including a background image displayed in the display area is displaced as if it is displaced in the fluctuation direction side with respect to the display area as a background. A game machine to play.
The gaming machine can perform an interesting image displacement effect that makes it appear as if the reference image is displaced due to the momentum of the decorative pattern.

・ Means 4-2
One side decorative symbol is displayed on one side of the display area, the other side decorative symbol is displayed on the other side, and the central decorative symbol is variedly displayed between the one side decorative symbol and the other side decorative symbol. The reference image is displaced with respect to the display area so that the displacement of one side of the display area is larger than that of the other side, triggered by the stop or pseudo stop. The gaming machine according to means 4-1.
By doing so, it is possible to obtain an image displacement effect in which the reference image is tilted and displaced by being pushed by the momentum of the decorative symbol stopped or pseudo-stopped on one side of the display area.

・ Means 4-3
One side decorative symbol is displayed on one side of the display area, the other side decorative symbol is displayed on the other side, and the central decorative symbol is variedly displayed between the one side decorative symbol and the other side decorative symbol. The gaming machine according to means 4-1 or means 4-2, wherein the reference image is displaced with respect to the display area along the fluctuation direction when the machine stops or pseudo-stops. ..
・ Means 4-4
One side decorative symbol is displayed on one side of the display area, the other side decorative symbol is displayed on the other side, and the central decorative symbol is variably displayed between the one side decorative symbol and the other side decorative symbol. , A means characterized in that the reference image is displaced with respect to the display area along the fluctuation direction when the other-side decorative symbol and the central-side decorative symbol are stopped or pseudo-stopped at the same time. The gaming machine according to any one of 4-1 to means 4-3.
The image displacement effect generated by the stop or pseudo stop of the decorative pattern on the center side should be such that the reference image is displaced without being tilted.

・ Means 4-5
After the decorative symbol is stopped or pseudo-stopped, it is possible to repeat the re-variation once or a plurality of times, and to execute a continuous effect suggesting the probability that the target winning / failing lottery result will be a hit depending on the number of the re-variations. The gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-4, wherein the image displacement effect is generated when the decorative symbol is stopped or pseudo-stopped in the continuous effect.
Since the image displacement effect is triggered by the stop or pseudo stop of the decorative symbol, the image displacement effect can be suitably used as a suggestion of a so-called continuous effect.

・ Means 5-1
A display device having a display area and a plurality of decorative symbols each including a plurality of types of decorative symbols are variablely displayed in the display area, and are selected from each of the decorative symbols and displayed by a combination of the decorative symbols. A notification means for notifying the result of the winning / failing lottery is provided, and any one of the plurality of types of the decorative symbols is designated as a specific symbol, and the specific symbol is attached to the main element portion indicating the type and the main element portion. When the sub-element part performs a second operation different from the first operation than when the sub-element part performs the first operation after stopping or pseudo-stopping at a predetermined position in the display area in a state including the sub-element part. Is a gaming machine characterized by a high degree of reliability, which is a probability that the target winning / failing lottery result will be a hit.
The gaming machine can perform an interesting effect that the player will pay attention to the operation of the sub-element portion after the specific symbol is stopped or pseudo-stopped.

・ Means 5-2
When there is a possibility that the specific symbol may stop or pseudo-stop at the predetermined position, a pre-effect suggesting that is generated, and in a state before the pre-effect occurs, the specific symbol is said. The gaming machine according to means 5-1 which is varied and displayed in a manner that does not include a sub-element portion.
In this way, changing the aspect in which the specific symbol does not include the sub-element portion to the embodiment in which the sub-element portion is included can be used as a suggestion that the specific symbol stops or pseudo-stops at a predetermined position.

・ Means 5-3
When the combination of the decorative symbols selected from each of the plurality of decorative symbol groups and stopped or pseudo-stopped becomes a specific combination, the plurality of the decorative symbol groups start re-variation, and the re-variation is performed. It is possible to execute a continuous effect suggesting reliability by the number of fluctuations, and the specific combination is a combination including the specific symbol stopped or pseudo-stopped at the predetermined position, and the specific combination is constructed. The gaming machine according to means 5-1 or means 5-2, wherein the sub-element portion of the specific symbol performs the first operation or the second operation.
In this way, the operation of the sub-element unit can be used to suggest the occurrence of continuous production.

・ Means 5-4
When the sub-element portion of the specific symbol performs the second operation when the specific combination is constructed, the specific combination is constructed again after re-variation after performing the second operation. The gaming machine according to means 5-3, wherein re-variation occurs.
As described above, the occurrence of the second operation (which is more advantageous than the first operation) can be used as a suggestion that the number of continuous productions (number of re-variations) tends to increase.

・ Means 6-1
The specific effect comprises a display device having a display area and an effect executing means for executing a specific effect leading to an advantageous end or a disadvantageous end when the advantageous end is not reached, and the specific effect is the first. In one period, a numerical image containing a numerical element suggesting the probability of reaching the advantageous ending is displayed in the display area, and in the second period after the first period but not reaching the ending, the first period is described. A gaming machine characterized in that the numerical image is displayed smaller than one period, and an intermediate change effect in which the numerical element of the numerical image changes may occur in the second period. ..
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, the numerical element shown in the first period can be changed in the second period, which is an interesting specific effect.

・ Means 6-2
The specific effect may generate an opportunity effect that suggests that the probability of reaching the advantageous ending has increased, and the intermediate change effect is characterized in that it occurs with the opportunity effect. The gaming machine according to means 6-1.
By doing so, it becomes easy to understand the occurrence of the midway change effect.

・ Means 6-3
The gaming machine according to means 6-2, wherein the midway change effect may not occur even when the opportunity effect occurs.
By doing so, when an opportunity effect occurs, the player will pay attention to whether or not a midway change effect occurs together with the effect.

・ Means 6-4
In the first period, the numerical image is displayed together with a unique image representing the type of the specific effect, and in the second period, the numerical image is displayed but the unique image is not displayed. The gaming machine according to any one of means 6-1 to means 6-3.
The above-mentioned intermediate change effect is not that the numerical image changes when the unique image is displayed, but is a novel one that the numerical image changes when the unique image is not displayed.

1 Pachinko machine 10 Pending symbols 11 Variable pending symbols (Variable pending information)
12 Pre-change hold symbol (pre-change hold information)
10a to 10d First candidate mode to fourth candidate mode 21 End image 22 Similar non-end image 23 Target character 24 End character 25 Continuation character 26B Background part 30 Reference image 30B Background image
50 Numerical image 55 Title image (unique image)
80 Decorative design 80L Left decorative design 80C Medium decorative design 80R Right decorative design 80T Specific design 80Tm Main element part 80Ts Sub-element part 91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (4)

A display device having a display area and
An effect execution means for executing a specific effect that leads to an advantageous end that is advantageous to the player or an unfavorable end that is the end when the advantageous end is not reached.
Equipped with
The specific effect is
In the first period, a numerical image containing a numerical element suggesting the probability of reaching the advantageous outcome is displayed in the display area.
In the second period, which is the period after the first period and has not reached the end, the numerical image is displayed smaller than the first period, and the numerical element of the numerical image changes in the second period. A gaming machine characterized in that a change effect may occur during the process. In the specific production, an opportunity production suggesting that the probability of reaching the advantageous ending may be increased may occur.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the intermediate change effect is generated with the opportunity effect. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the intermediate change effect may not occur even when the opportunity effect occurs. In the first period, the numerical image is displayed together with the unique image representing the type of the specific effect.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein in the second period, the numerical image is displayed but the unique image is not displayed.

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