JP2022071303A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest of a game by using a decoration symbol.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 includes symbol control means which can make a mode of a decoration symbol 10 a composite mode having a main element part M indicating a kind of symbol, and a sub element part S attached to the main element part M, and a simple mode that has the main element part M but does not have the sub element part S. A plurality of kinds of sub element parts S is set, and any of the plurality of kinds is set as a specific kind on the basis of a prescribed condition. Of the composite modes, one in which the sub element part S is set as the specific kind is defined to be a specific composite mode. In a notification performance notifying of one win/lose lottery result, a mode of each decoration symbol 10 included in a group of object decoration symbols belonging to at least one of a plurality of groups 10g of decoration symbols may change from one of the specific composite mode and the simple mode to the other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

The decorative symbol (selected symbol) indicating the result of the winning / failing lottery often includes characters such as numbers indicating the type of the symbol and characters associated with the characters (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-198505

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the taste of a game by utilizing a decorative pattern.

The gaming machine according to the present invention made to solve the above problems is selected from each of a display means having a display area and a plurality of decorative symbol groups including a plurality of types of decorative symbols and displayed in the display area. A notification means for notifying the winning / failing lottery result by a combination of selected symbols, a composite mode having a main element portion indicating the type of the symbol and a sub-element portion attached to the main element portion, and the main A symbol control means capable of having a simple mode having a base portion but not having the sub-element portion is provided, and a plurality of types of the sub-element portions are set, and the plurality of types of the sub-element portions are set based on predetermined conditions. One of them is set as a specific type, and among the composite modes, the one in which the sub-element part is the specific type is regarded as the specific composite style, and a plurality of notification effects for notifying the result of one winning / failing lottery. The style of each decorative symbol included in the target decorative symbol group, which is at least one of the decorative symbol groups, may change from one of the specific composite style and the simple style to the other.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the taste of the game by using the decorative pattern.

It is an overall view of a gaming machine. 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 style of a decorative pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the selection method of a specific kind. It is a figure for demonstrating the staging (style change staging) using a specific kind. It is a figure (the 1) for demonstrating the specific example 1-2 regarding the production using a specific kind. It is a figure (No. 2) for explaining the specific example 1-2 regarding the production using a specific kind. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 1-3 regarding the production using a specific kind. It is a figure (the 1) for demonstrating the specific example 1-4 concerning the production using a specific kind. It is a figure (the second) for demonstrating the specific example 1-4 concerning the production using a specific kind. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 1-5 concerning the production using a specific kind. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 1-6 concerning the production using a specific kind. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 1-7 regarding the production using a specific kind. It is a figure for demonstrating the covering effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 2-1 regarding the covering effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 2-2 regarding a covering effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 2-5 concerning a covering effect.

1) Basic configuration of a gaming machine Hereinafter, a gaming machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the term "image" is used to include both moving images and still images unless otherwise specified. Further, each area and the like described below are provided with a sensor (not shown) capable of detecting the game ball, and the sensor detects whether or not the game ball has entered (wins) in each area. .. For example, "a game ball enters the XX area (winning)" means that, strictly speaking, a sensor provided in the XX area detects the game ball.

A launching device 908 for launching a gaming ball is provided in the housing of the gaming machine 1. By operating the launching device 908, the game ball stored in the upper plate 909a is launched. The so-called prize ball is paid out to the upper plate 909a, and the game ball overflowing from the upper plate 909a is sent to the lower plate 909b.

The game area 902 reached by the launched game ball is visually recognized through a transparent plate located in front of the game area 902. The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 90 in which a gaming area 902 is formed on the front side. 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 starting area 904 (first starting area 904a, second starting area 904b), a large winning area 906, an out port 907, and the like. The display area 911 of the display device 91 that executes various effects is an area that can be visually recognized through the opening 901 formed in the game board 90. The shape of the display area 911 can be changed as appropriate (the shape and size of the display area 911 can be changed by changing the shape and size of the opening 901 and the shape and size of the display device 91 itself). ..

Further, in the game area 902, a plurality of game nails 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 enters a winning area such as the large winning area 906, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by the payout device.

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 entry of the game ball into the starting area 904, and if the numerical value is the same as the predetermined jackpot 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 (so-called fluctuation is started), but there is the winning / failing lottery information for which the notification of the winning / failing lottery result has not been completed yet. In this case, the newly acquired winning / failing lottery information is stored as hold information in a storage means provided on a control board (not shown). The fact that the reserved information is stored in the storage means is displayed as the reserved symbol 70. That is, the reserved symbol 70 indicates the existence of the winning / failing lottery information for which the notification of the corresponding winning / losing lottery result has not been completed.

In the present embodiment, as the reserved symbol 70, the notification effect for notifying the winning / failing lottery result (from the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol 10 (decorative symbol group 10g) is completely stopped at the combination indicating the winning / failing lottery result (selection symbol combination described later). Although the production up to (shown), the so-called production of one variable middle portion) has been started, the notification of the winning / failing lottery result has not been completed. ) Corresponding to the changing hold symbol 71 (a symbol indicating the existence of the so-called "change holding") and the winning / failing lottery information (hereinafter referred to as pre-change holding information) for which the notification effect for notifying the winning / failing lottery result has not been started. The pre-change pending symbol 72 corresponding to (also) is displayed (see FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, the basic embodiments of the pending symbol 71 during change and the reserved symbol 72 before change are the same. The basic forms of the pending symbol 71 during change and the pending symbol 72 before change may be completely different. Further, the variable pending symbol 71 may not be displayed. It should be noted that the order in which the notification of the winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the pre-change pending symbol 72 is completed (so-called pending “digestion order”) is earlier as it is located on the right.

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 70 corresponding to one of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, one changing reserved symbol 71 and a maximum of four pre-change reserved symbols 72 may be displayed (see FIG. 2). ..

In the present embodiment, when both the first pre-change hold information (special figure 1 hold) and the second pre-change hold information (special figure 2 hold) are stored in the storage means, the second pre-change hold information is supported. The notification of the winning / failing lottery result (result of the special figure 2 lottery) is preferentially executed (“special figure 2 hold priority digestion”).

In the present embodiment, similarly to the known gaming machine, the winning / failing lottery result is notified to the player by the decorative symbol 10 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91. Specifically, the decorative symbol group 10 g (left decorative symbol group 10 gL, middle decorative symbol group 10 gC, right decorative symbol group 10 gR) including a plurality of types of decorative symbols 10 starts to change, and finally each decorative symbol group 10 g. One decorative symbol 10 is selected from and stops. When one decorative symbol 10 in which each decorative symbol group 10 g is selected is designated as the selected symbol 15 (the selected symbol 15 is a subordinate concept of the decorative symbol 10), the left decorative symbol group 10 gL and the middle decorative symbol group 10 gC , The winning / failing lottery result is notified by the combination of the left selection symbol 15L, the middle selection symbol 15C, and the right selection symbol 15R selected and shown from each of the right decoration symbol group 10gR (selection symbol combination). When the jackpot is won, the selected symbol combination is a predetermined combination (for example, a set of three selected symbols 15 (decorative symbols 10) of the same type). 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).

As described above, since the selected symbol 15 is a subordinate concept of the decorative symbol 10, the following description of the decorative symbol 10 also applies to the selected symbol 15, except when it is described as a “selected symbol”. do.

2) Composition of decorative symbol (selected symbol) and staging using this 2-1) Style of decorative symbol (selected symbol) The decorative symbol 10 has a main element portion M (see FIG. 3). The main element portion M is a portion indicating the type of the decorative symbol 10. The main element portion M in the present embodiment is a portion including a “number”. If the numbers are the same, the types of the decorative symbols 10 are the same, and if the numbers are different, the types of the decorative symbols 10 are different. Even if the fonts of the numbers are different, the types of the decorative symbols 10 are the same as long as the numbers are the same. The main element portion M may include characters other than "numbers". It is assumed that the matching or disagreement of the types of the decorative symbols 10 is determined by the matching or disagreement of the characters. The main element portion M in the present embodiment includes any of the numbers "1" to "7". That is, in this embodiment, there are seven types of decorative symbols 10. The decorative symbol group 10g is variablely displayed so as to reach substantially the center of the display area 911 in the vertical direction in the order of the numbers.

At least a part of the decorative symbol 10 (decorative symbol 10 represented in a composite mode described in detail later) has a sub-element portion S attached to the main element portion M (see FIG. 3 (b)). The sub-element part S in the present embodiment represents any of the characters A to G. Characters include not only those representing people (including fantasy characters such as anime characters) but also those representing objects and the like. Further, the concept of the sub-element portion S can be set in addition to the character. There are seven types of characters, which are the same as the types of the main element portion M (numbers). It should be noted that the mode of each character may be changed as long as the player can grasp that the same character is represented.

The style of the decorative pattern 10 is roughly divided into a simple style (see FIG. 3A) and a composite style (see FIG. 3B). The simple mode has a main element portion M but does not have a sub element portion S. The composite mode has a main element portion M and an accompanying sub-element portion S. That is, the simple mode and the compound mode differ in the presence or absence of the sub-element portion S. However, as described above, since the type of the decorative symbol 10 is determined based on the main element portion M (number), the number of the decorative symbol 10 represented by the simple style and the decorative symbol 10 represented by the composite style are used. If the numbers in are the same, it is assumed that both are the same type of symbol. That is, the difference in the types of the decorative symbols 10 is determined by the difference in the main element portion M.

The compound mode is usually divided into a compound mode (see FIG. 3 (b-1)) and a specific compound mode (see FIG. 3 (b-2)). Usually, in the compound mode, the correspondence between the main element portion M and the sub element portion S is determined. Specifically, the number "1" is "Character A", the number "2" is "Character B", the number "3" is "Character C" ... The number "7" is "Character C". "Character G" is associated with each other. That is, in the normal composite style, the type of the sub-element portion S (character) also changes according to the change in the type of the decorative symbol 10. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, the left decorative symbol 10L and the right decorative symbol 10R are the usual composite styles. In addition, unlike this embodiment, the left decorative symbol 10L and the right decorative symbol 10R may be configured so that the sub-element portions S do not overlap. For example, it is assumed that the character A is associated with "1" of the left decorative symbol 10L, the character B is associated with "2", and the character G is associated with "7". A character H is associated with "2", a character I is associated with "2", and a character N is associated with "7".

In the specific composite style, the sub-element portion S is a specific type regardless of the type of the decorative symbol 10 (main element portion M). That is, the decorative symbol 10 represented by the specific composite style is regarded as the sub-element portion S of the specific type regardless of the type of the main element portion M (number) (see FIG. 3 (b-2)). The example shown is for the case where the character F is a specific type). In this respect, the specific compound mode differs from the ordinary compound mode.

The specific type can be arbitrarily selected by the player. In the present embodiment, a favorite character can be selected from the characters A to G by operating the operating means in the standby state (meaning the state in which the notification effect is not executed). The type of the sub-element unit S corresponding to the favorite character (selected character) is the "specific type". Since any method may be used to allow the player to select a method, detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the present embodiment, one of the characters A to G can be selected by operating the cross key (cursor movement) and the push button (decision) provided as the operation means (see FIG. 4). In this embodiment, one of the characters is automatically set as the selected character when the power is turned on. That is, any character is set as the selected character even if the player does not make the above selection. It may be set that a predetermined character is selected as the selected character when the power is turned on (the default character is determined), or which character is selected as the selected character by the lottery when the power is turned on (default character). May not be decided). As described above, since the specific type corresponds to the character selected by the player, it can be said that the decorative symbol 10 in the specific composite style includes the character of the player's preference.

It should be noted that during the notification effect, an effect (selection effect) that prompts the selection of a specific type may be generated.

2-2) Production using a specific type During the notification production (during one fluctuation) to notify the result of one winning / failing lottery, each decoration included in the target decorative symbol group which is at least one of a plurality of decorative symbol groups 10g. The style of the symbol 10 may change from one of the specific composite style and the simple style to the other. The effect in which the change occurs is a style change effect (hereinafter, the notification effect (variation) in which the style change effect occurs may be referred to as a target notification effect). In the present embodiment, the medium decorative symbol group 10 gC is the target decorative symbol group (the medium decorative symbol 10C is the target decorative symbol). That is, in the style change effect, the style of each middle decorative symbol 10C included in the middle decorative symbol group 10gC changes from one of the specific composite style and the simple style to the other.

In the present embodiment, the style of each decorative symbol 10 (left decorative symbol 10L, right decorative symbol 10R) included in the decorative symbol group other than the target decorative symbol group, that is, the left decorative symbol group 10 gL and the right decorative symbol group 10 gR is normal. It is said to be a compound style.

Further, in the target notification effect, the left selected symbol 15L selected from the left decorative symbol group 10 gL, the right selected symbol 15R selected from the right decorative symbol 10R, and the middle selected symbol 15C selected from the middle decorative symbol group 10 gC are in this order. The selected symbol 15 is displayed with. That is, the selected symbol 15 is determined in the order of left → right → middle, and the winning / failing lottery result (selected symbol combination) is notified to reach the confirmed state. The middle selection symbol 15C selected from the middle decoration symbol group 10gC (medium decoration symbol 10C), which is the target decoration symbol group (target decoration symbol), is the selection symbol 15 displayed last among the three selection symbols 15. be. If "first", "second", and "third" are added in the order in which the selected symbol 15 is shown (stop order), the left decorative symbol 10L (left decorative symbol group 10 gL) and the left selected symbol 15L are the first. Decorative symbol (first decorative symbol group) and first selection symbol, right decorative symbol 10R (right decorative symbol group 10gR) and right selection symbol 15R are second decorative symbol (second decorative symbol group) and second selection symbol, middle The decorative symbol 10C (middle decorative symbol group 10 gC) and the middle selection symbol 15C are the third decorative symbol (third decorative symbol group) and the third selection symbol.

The target notification effect proceeds as follows. In addition, in the target notification effect that progresses as follows, the deviation is notified without the reach (meaning that the first selection symbol and the second selection symbol are of the same type) are established (so-called "deep deviation"). It is for the case. First, the fluctuation of the left decorative symbol group 10 gL is stopped from the state in which the three decorative symbol groups 10 g are changed (see FIG. 5 (a)), and the left selection symbol 15 L is displayed (see FIG. 5 (b)). The left selection symbol 15L is usually displayed in a composite format. Then, the fluctuation of the right decorative symbol group 10 gR is stopped, and the right selected symbol 15R is displayed (see FIG. 5 (c)). The right-selected symbol 15R is usually displayed in a composite format.

At least until the time when the left selection symbol 15L and the right selection symbol 15R are shown, each intermediate decoration symbol 10C included in the intermediate decoration symbol group 10gC is variablely displayed in a simple mode (first state) (FIG. 5 (a). )-(C)). After the first state, the state shifts to a variable display state (second state) in a specific composite mode (assuming that the character F is a specific type) (see FIG. 5D). Then, the fluctuation of the middle decorative symbol group 10 gC is stopped, and the middle selection symbol 15C reaches the state (third state) shown in the specific composite mode (see FIG. 5 (e)). As described above, the intermediate decorative symbol 10C included in the intermediate decorative symbol group 10gC, which is the target decorative symbol group, changes from the simple mode to the specific composite mode during the variation. Then, the state of the specific composite mode is maintained until it is shown as the middle selection symbol 15C. When the middle selection symbol 15C is shown, all the selection symbols 15 are shown (selection symbol combination is shown), and the winning / fail lottery result is notified to the confirmed state, during the period including the confirmed state (target notification effect). (During the period including the ending of) is to be a specific compound mode.

Finally, the selected symbol combinations are displayed so as to be arranged in the order of the left-to-left selected symbol 15L, the middle-selected symbol 15C, and the right-selected symbol 15R in the display area 911 (see FIG. 5 (e)). That is, since the middle-selected symbol 15C is located between the left-selected symbol 15L and the right-selected symbol 15R in the width direction, the middle-selected symbol 15C is displayed at the most conspicuous position on the center side of the display area 911. Will be done.

The above target notification effect is for the case of "out of reach", but it can also be used in cases where "reach" is established (including both cases of out of reach after "reach" and cases of big hit after "reach"). It can be controlled in the same way. However, the target notification effect may be generated only in the case of "out of place".

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the notification effect (target notification effect) for notifying the result of one winning / failing lottery, each medium-decorative symbol included in the medium-decorative symbol group 10 gC (target decorative symbol group). The style of 10C is novel and interesting in that it changes from a simple style to a specific composite style.

Since the decorative symbol 10 of the specific composite style includes the sub-element portion S (favorite character) of a specific type selected by the player, the winning / failing lottery result is definitively shown by the selected symbol 15 in the target notification effect. A specific type of sub-element unit S selected by the player at a time point (a time point that the player will pay attention to) can be seen every time.

Considering in the order in which the selected symbols 15 are shown, the left selected symbol 15L (first selected symbol) and the right selected symbol 15R (second selected symbol) are usually shown in the composite mode. The type of the sub-element unit S can change each time a new winning / failing lottery result is notified (changes according to the type of the selected symbol 15 (main element unit M)). On the other hand, the sub-element portion S of the middle-selected symbol 15C (third-selected symbol) shown at the end is of a specific type regardless of the type of the middle-selected symbol 15C (the type of the main element portion M). become. That is, since the selected symbol combination is clarified and the winning / failing lottery result is definitively shown by showing the middle selection symbol 15C at the end, the middle selection symbol 15C is the symbol that the player will pay the most attention to. At some point, the sub-element portion S of the selected symbol 15C is set to be of a predetermined specific type.

Then, where the specific type (character) is a favorite selected by the player, the sub-element portion S of the specific type is displayed in the pattern that the player will pay the most attention to.

Further, in the present embodiment, the selected symbol 15 shown last is the middle selected symbol 15C, and is displayed at a position (center side of the display area 911) that stands out as compared with the left selected symbol 15L and the right selected symbol 15R. It is a thing. That is, the specific type of sub-element portion S selected by the player is displayed at a prominent position.

The following is a concrete example of improving, transforming, and embodying the matters related to the production using the above specific type. In addition, as long as possible, the configuration may be configured in which a plurality of items described in the following specific examples are combined and applied.

○ Specific example 1-1
Although it has been explained that the specific type (character) is determined by the player's selection, it may be determined based on other conditions. For example, it is assumed that an RTC (real-time clock) is provided and a specific type changes according to the real time (calendar) or the like obtained by the RTC. Assuming that the specific type changes in units of time, the playability that the specific type changes during the game is realized. Assuming that the specific type changes on a day (month, year) basis, the playability that the specific type changes according to the day (month, year) of the game is realized.

○ Specific example 1-2
As described above, each of the plurality of types represents a different type of object (character in the above embodiment). As an image representing the same type of object (character) that can be displayed as the sub-element unit S, a plurality of symbol images having different modes are set. For example, ten types of symbol images A1 to A10 as images representing character A, ten types of symbol images B1 to B10 as images representing character B, and ten types of symbol images G1 to G10 as images representing character G. The configuration is such that the type is set (see FIG. 6). The number of types of symbol images corresponding to each target (character) may be different.

On this premise, it is assumed that the mode of the specific type of symbol image displayed as the sub-element portion S of the intermediate decorative symbol 10C (middle selection symbol 15C) is changed in the target notification effect. That is, the sub-element portion S of the middle-selected symbol 15C is maintained as a specific type through the target notification effect, but the mode of the symbol image representing the sub-element portion S of the specific type is changed. For example, when the character C is a specific type, the intermediate decorative symbol 10C shifts from the first state (see FIG. 7A) displayed in a simple format to the second state, and in the second state. The middle decorative symbol 10C having the symbol image C1 is displayed as the sub-element portion S (see FIG. 7B), and in the subsequent third state, the middle-selected symbol 15C having the symbol image C6 is displayed as the sub-element portion S. (See Fig. 7 (c)). That is, it is assumed that the mode of the symbol image displayed in the second state and the symbol image displayed in the third state (confirmed state) are different.

By doing so, it is possible to realize a playability in which a plurality of images representing a specific type of target can be viewed in the target notification effect (during one fluctuation). If a specific type is determined by the player's selection, it means that a plurality of images representing a favorite target (character) can be viewed.

○ Specific Example 1-3 (Example in which Specific Example 1-2 is more embodied)
The configuration may be such that the aspect of the symbol image changes during the second state. For example, when the character C is a specific type, the intermediate decorative symbol 10C having the symbol image C1 is displayed as the sub-element portion S at the beginning of the second state (see FIG. 8A), and the third state is entered. The medium selection symbol 15C having the symbol image C6 as the sub-element part S is changed to the medium decorative symbol 10C having the symbol image C3 before reaching (see FIG. 8B), and when the third state is reached. It shall be displayed (see FIG. 8 (c)). By doing so, the number of symbol images that can be seen in the target notification effect (during one fluctuation) will increase.

In the case of this example, even if the mode of the symbol image changes every time the type of the intermediate decorative symbol 10C (main element portion M) displayed in the second state changes (so-called frame advance is performed). good. For example, after the medium decorative symbol 10C of "4" is displayed in the second state, the state shifts to the state in which the medium decorative symbol 10C of "5" is displayed, and finally "6" is displayed in the third state. It is assumed that the frame advance (“4” → “5” → “6” frame advance) is performed so that the middle selection symbol 15C is displayed. In this case, the intermediate decorative symbol 10C of "4" has the symbol image C1 as the sub-decorative portion (see FIG. 8A), and the intermediate decorative symbol 10C of "5" has the symbol image C3 as the sub-decorative portion. (See FIG. 8 (b)), it is assumed that the middle-selected symbol 15C of "6" has a symbol image C6 as a sub-decorative portion (see FIG. 8 (c)). By doing so, the mode of the sub-decorative portion (design image) changes every time the frame is advanced, which is a variation mode of the symbol.

○ Specific Example 1-4 (Examples in which Specific Example 1-2 and Specific Example 1-3 are more embodied)
It is assumed that a plurality of symbol images representing the same type of object are classified by system. For example, in the symbol images A1 to A10 representing the character A, five of "A1 to A5" are in the same system, and five of "A6 to A10" are in the same system ("A1 to A5" and "A6 to A10" are. It is a separate system). It is assumed that the same applies to the symbol images representing other characters (see FIG. 9). Three or more systems may be set for each character.

As described above, in the target notification effect (during one variation), where a plurality of symbol images having different modes are displayed, the plurality of symbol images are considered to belong to the same system. That is, in the same target notification effect, it is assumed that the symbol image of another system is not displayed. For example, when the character A is a specific type and the intermediate decorative symbol 10C having the symbol image A6 is displayed as the sub-element portion S in the second state (see FIG. 10B), the third In the state, the middle selection symbol 15C having any of the symbol images A7 to A10 is displayed as the sub-element portion S (A1 to A5 are not displayed) (see FIG. 10C).

The "system" can be set from various viewpoints. It suffices if the player can grasp the same system and another system. For example, it is conceivable that a predetermined part of a character (for example, clothes of a character) has the same color (similar color) as the same system, and a character having a different color has a different system. Further, the symbol images A1 to A5 are based on the same image of the character A (the symbol images A6 to A10 are based on an image different from the symbol images A1 to A5), but their size is large. The images of the same system have the same base image, but the images of different systems have different base images, such as different (for example, the character A gradually becomes larger (up) from A1 to A5). It can be set.

○ Specific example 1-5
As described above, in the third state, the sub-element portion S of the middle selection symbol 15C is a specific type. It is assumed that the image including the sub-element portion S of the specific type (hereinafter referred to as the specific image 40) is displayed in the entire display area 911 (see FIG. 11B). The image layer representing the specific image 40 includes the main element portion M and the sub-element portion S of the left selection symbol 15L, the main element portion M and the sub-element portion S of the right selection symbol 15R), and the main element portion M of the middle selection symbol 15C. It is later than the image layer to be represented. Further, the image layer representing the specific image 40 is a background image (a normal background image 60 displayed at a normal time (see FIG. 11 (a). In drawings other than FIG. 11), the normal background image 60 is not shown. It is considered to be before the image layer representing)). The normal background image 60 is displayed as the background of each decorative symbol 10 (each decorative symbol group 10 g) that varies depending on the first state or the second state.

By doing so, in the third state (when the winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the target notification effect is notified), the specific image 40 represents the sub-element portion S of the middle selection symbol 15C, but each selection symbol. It is as if it was displayed as the background of 15. That is, it is as if a symbol background different from the symbol background (normal background image 60) in the first state or the second state is displayed in the third state (determined state). As a result, in the target notification effect, it seems that a special background is displayed in a state in which the winning / failing lottery result is deterministically shown, so that the notification of the winning / failing lottery result is emphasized.

○ Specific example 1-6
In the above embodiment, the left decorative symbol 10L (left selection symbol 15L) and the right decorative symbol 10R (right selection symbol 15R) are usually in a composite mode. Therefore, the type of the sub-element portion S is determined according to the type of the symbol (main element portion M). On the other hand, in the middle decorative symbol 10C (middle selection symbol 15C), the sub-element portion S is a specific type regardless of the type of the symbol (main element portion M) (referred to as a specific composite mode). For example, when the symbol "1" is displayed as the left decorative symbol 10L (left selection symbol 15L) or the right decorative symbol 10R (right selection symbol 15R) as shown as the "reference diagram" in FIG. 12, the "1" is displayed. Character A is displayed as the sub-element part S of the symbol of "", but if the specific type is character A, the symbol of "1" is displayed as the intermediate decorative symbol 10C (middle selection symbol 15C). Even if it is not present, the character A is displayed as the sub-element portion S (specific type), so that there is a risk of misunderstanding (confusing) that the symbols including the character A are of the same type. In order to reduce such a possibility, the sub-element portion S of the left decorative symbol 10L (left selection symbol 15L) and the right decorative symbol 10R (right selection symbol 15R) is set so that the same type as the specific type is not displayed. do. Specifically, it is as follows.

Eight kinds of characters A to H are prepared as candidates that can be the sub-element part S (see FIG. 12A). That is, a candidate larger than the number of types (seven types) of the decorative symbol 10 (selected symbol 15) is prepared. Then, in all of the left decorative symbol 10L (left selection symbol 15L) and the right decorative symbol 10R (right selection symbol 15R), characters other than the characters of the specific type are set as the sub-element portion S. For example, it is assumed that the character D is a specific type. In that case, character A is in "1" and character B is in "2" of the left decorative symbol 10L (left selection symbol 15L) and the right decorative symbol 10R (right selection symbol 15R), which are usually combined styles. , "3" is associated with character C, "4" is associated with character E, "5" is associated with character F, "6" is associated with character G, and "7" is associated with character H. (See the upper part of FIG. 12B). By doing so, the left decorative symbol 10L (left selection symbol 15L) and the right decorative symbol 10R (right selection symbol 15R) that include the character D are not displayed. That is, the same character (specific type sub-element portion S) as the middle decorative symbol 10C (middle selection symbol 15C) (see below in FIG. 12B), which is a specific composite mode, is not displayed.

○ Specific example 1-7
As described above, it is set as "reach" that the left selection symbol 15L and the right selection symbol 15R are of the same type. Of the reach, when the reach by the selected symbol 15 whose main element portion M is "7" is established, when any of the reach by the selected symbol 15 which is the other main element portion M (other numbers) is established. The setting is such that the probability (reliability) that the winning / failing lottery result will be a big hit is higher than that.

On the premise of this, the sub-element part S of the left selection symbol 15L (left decorative symbol 10L) and the right selection symbol 15R (right decorative symbol 10R) in which the main element portion M is "7" is the same type as the specific type. The configuration is set as. For example, if the character B is a specific type, the main element portion M of the normal composite mode (left selection symbol 15L (left decorative symbol 10L) and right selection symbol 15R (right decorative symbol 10R)) is "7". The sub-element portion S of a certain symbol is a character B (see FIG. 13A). Since the specific type is character B, all the sub-element portions S of the specific composite mode (middle selection symbol 15C (intermediate decorative symbol 10C)) are character B (see FIG. 13B).

The effect of doing this is as follows. As mentioned above, the reach of "7" is more reliable than the reach of other numbers, so the reach of "7" is less likely to be established than the reach of other numbers. As a result, it is difficult to display the symbol "7" as the left selection symbol 15L or the right selection symbol 15R. Therefore, if the example in which the character B is a specific type is followed, it becomes difficult to display the sub-element portion S of the character B as the left selection symbol 15L or the right selection symbol 15R. Therefore, by displaying the sub-element portion S of the character B (specific type) as the middle-selected symbol 15C, the sub-element portion S of the left-selected symbol 15L and the right-selected symbol 15R and the sub-element portion S of the middle-selected symbol 15C are displayed. Is less likely to be of the same type. Therefore, even though the types of symbols are different, the frequency of situations in which the left selection symbol 15L or the right selection symbol 15R and the sub-element portion S of the middle selection symbol 15C are of the same type and may be confused is reduced.

2-3) Covering effect A covering effect is executed as an effect using the decorative symbol 10. The covering effect is an effect in which the covered image 50 is displayed in the display area 911. In the present embodiment, the covered image 50 is displayed over the entire display area 911. The covered image 50 covers the target decorative symbol (target selected symbol) which is one of the plurality of decorative symbols 10 (selected symbols 15) displayed in the display area 911. In the covering effect in the present embodiment, the middle decorative symbol 10C (middle selection symbol 15C) is set as the target decorative symbol (target selection symbol). On the other hand, the decorative symbol 10 (selected symbol 15) other than the target decorative symbol (target selected symbol) is regarded as a non-target decorative symbol (non-target selected symbol). That is, in the present embodiment, the left decorative symbol 10L (left selection symbol 15L) and the right decorative symbol 10R (right selection symbol 15R) are regarded as non-target decorative symbols (non-target selection symbols).

The covering effect can occur in a state (see FIG. 14 (a)) in which three decorative symbols 10 (selected symbols 15) are displayed (exposed). In the present embodiment, the left selection symbol 15L and the right selection symbol 15R are displayed, and the middle decoration symbol group 10gC (middle decoration symbol 10C) is changing, that is, the middle selection symbol 15C is not determined (it occurs). It may be assumed that the left decorative symbol 10L and the right decorative symbol 10R are displayed). The covered image 50 covers the middle decorative symbol 10C, which is the target decorative symbol, while the left selection symbol 15L and the right selection symbol 15R, which are non-target decorative symbols (non-target selection symbols), are not covered. That is, the left-selected symbol 15L and the right-selected symbol 15R are displayed so as to overlap each other in front of the covered image 50 (see FIG. 14B). In the state where the covered image 50 is displayed, it can be said that the intermediate decorative symbol 10C (which cannot be visually recognized by the player) seems to overlap behind the covered image 50. The above situation is caused by setting the image layer representing the covered image 50 in front of the image layer representing the intermediate decorative symbol 10C and after the image layer representing the left selection symbol 15L and the right selection symbol 15R. Can be created. It can be said that this situation is a situation (selective covering state) in which the target decorative pattern is "selectively" covered with the covering image 50. The covered image 50 does not cover the reserved symbol 70. Therefore, the player can grasp the number of reservations even when the covered image 50 is displayed.

After that, by erasing the covered image 50, the state in which the middle decorative symbol 10C, which is the target decorative symbol, is covered with the covered image 50 is eliminated. To the player, the intermediate decorative symbol 10C appears to be exposed again (see FIG. 14 (c)). In the present embodiment, the symbol exposed by erasing the covered image 50 is the middle selection symbol 15C. That is, the covered image 50 is erased and the winning / failing lottery result is notified (determined state).

The covering effect in the present embodiment is an effect in which the type of the intermediate decorative symbol 10C (main element portion M of the intermediate decorative symbol 10C), which is the target decorative symbol, changes. Focusing on the middle decorative pattern 10C, it can be said that the covering effect is an effect that progresses as follows. Before the cover image 50 is displayed, the intermediate decorative symbol 10C before the change is displayed (exposed) (pre-exposed state) (see FIG. 14A). After that, the covered image 50 is displayed, and the intermediate decorative symbol 10C is selectively covered (selective covering state) (see FIG. 14B). Then, the covered image 50 is erased, and the changed intermediate decorative symbol 10C is displayed (exposed) (post-exposed state) (see FIG. 14 (c)). The type of the medium decorative symbol 10C (previous symbol) in the pre-exposed state and the type of the medium decorative symbol 10C (medium-selected symbol 15C in the present embodiment) (later symbol) in the post-exposed state are different. That is, with respect to the intermediate decorative symbol 10C, the type of the earlier symbol → the later symbol changes.

As described above, the covering effect in the present embodiment is an effect in which the medium decorative symbol 10C, which is the target decorative symbol, is selectively covered with the covered image 50. If it is configured that all the displayed decorative symbols 10 are covered (two or more decorative symbols 10 are covered), it is difficult to know which decorative symbol 10 is the target of the effect. In the staging, the medium decorative symbol 10C, which is the target decorative symbol, is covered with the covered image 50, and the left decorative symbol 10L (left selection symbol 15L) and the right decorative symbol 10R (right selection symbol), which are non-target decorative symbols (non-target selection symbols). Since 15R) is not covered by the covered image 50, the decorative pattern 10 to be directed is easy to understand.

Specific examples of improvements, modifications, and embodied items related to the covering effect are shown below. In addition, as long as possible, the configuration may be configured in which a plurality of items described in the following specific examples are combined and applied.

○ Specific example 2-1
It has been explained that the covering effect in the above embodiment is such that the type of the medium decorative symbol 10C, which is the target decorative symbol, changes (the type of the earlier symbol changes → the type of the later symbol changes), but such a change occurs. The configuration may be such that a case that does not occur may occur. That is, there may be a case where the type of the first symbol and the latter symbol are the same. In other words, the covering effect suggests that the type of the medium decorative symbol 10C, which is the target decorative symbol, may change, and leads to a case where the type changes (changed ending) (FIG. 15 (a). ) → (b) → (c-1)), and there are cases where the type does not change (non-changed ending) (FIG. 15 (a) → (b) → FIG. 15 (FIG. 15). There is also a case where c-2) progresses.

It is advisable to set one of the variable ending and the non-changing ending to have a favorable ending compared to the other. For example, in the case of a change ending, a "chance eye" (an example is that the numbers of the main element part M are arranged in order from the left) is constructed (see FIG. 15 (c-1)). In the case of a non-change ending, it is conceivable that the "chance eye" is not constructed (see FIG. 15 (c-2)). The construction of the "chance eye" indicates that the winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the notification effect in which the chance eye is constructed and the jackpot reliability of the winning / failing lottery result notified after that have increased. Can occur as.

In the case of this example, it is possible that the aspect of the covering image 50 (see FIG. 15B) suggests the probability of reaching a changing ending (leading to a non-changing ending). For example, it is conceivable to set that the case where the covered image 50 shows red color is more likely to lead to the change ending than the case where the covered image 50 shows black color is displayed. ..

○ Specific example 2-2
As described above, the covering effect shifts from the pre-exposed state in which the covering image 50 is not displayed to the selective covering state in which the covering image 50 is displayed. By displaying the image so as to gradually spread toward the target decorative pattern side, a selective covering state is reached. If the middle decorative symbol 10C is the target decorative symbol and the left decorative symbol 10L and the right decorative symbol 10R are non-target decorative symbols as in the above embodiment, the covered image 50 is from the outside to the center of the display area 911. It shall be displayed so as to gradually increase its size toward it (see FIG. 16).

In this case, when the period from the pre-exposed state to the selective covering state is viewed over time, the non-target decorative symbols (left decorative symbol 10L and right decorative symbol 10R) are overlapped with each other in front of the covering image 50 (the left decorative symbol 10L and the right decorative symbol 10R). (See FIG. 16B) first, and then the covered image 50 is covered with the target decorative symbol (intermediate decorative symbol 10C) (selective covering state) (see FIG. 16C). It becomes.

By making this example, the context (virtual context) of the target decorative pattern, the non-target decorative pattern, and the covered image 50 can be shown more clearly. That is, the impression that the covered image 50 exists between the non-target decorative symbol (visible in the front of the three) and the target decorative symbol (visible in the rearmost of the three) becomes stronger.

○ Specific example 2-3
Two or more decorative symbols 10 may be set as the target decorative symbols. For example, it is assumed that the left decorative symbol 10L and the right decorative symbol 10R are the target decorative symbols, and the middle decorative symbol 10C is a non-target decorative symbol. In the selective covering state, the left decorative symbol 10L and the right decorative symbol 10R are covered with the covering image 50, and the middle decorative symbol 10C is displayed so as to overlap in front of the covering image 50.

In this case, it is preferable that at least one of two or more target decorative symbols is changed through the covering effect. The types of all target decorative patterns may be changed without fail.

○ Specific example 2-4
The covering effect can be used for frame-by-frame advancement of the target decorative pattern. That is, the covering effect is generated in the state where the main element portion M is displayed as the target decorative symbol, and the symbol is changed to the symbol of "2" (one frame is sent), and the symbol of "2" is displayed. It is assumed that an event such as a covering effect occurs in the state of being changed to the symbol of "3" (one frame is sent), and so on.

The frame advance using such a covering effect can also be applied to the effect described in the above specific example 1-3 (an effect in which the aspect of the design image changes each time the frame advance is performed). That is, when the covered image 50 is displayed and the target decorative symbol (medium decorative symbol 10C) is covered and exposed, the pattern mode displayed as the sub-element portion S is different from that before the covered image 50 is covered. The production is.

○ Specific example 2-5
It is assumed that a hold change effect in which the mode of the hold symbol 70 changes can occur in the cover effect. That is, after the occurrence of the covering effect, the mode of at least one of the displayed reserved symbols 70 (target reserved symbol 70T) changes in the direction of increasing the jackpot reliability of the winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the target reserved symbol 70T. Shall be. Specifically, it is as follows.

In the pre-exposed state, the reserved symbol 70 (all reserved symbols 70 including the target reserved symbol 70T) is in the exposed state (see FIG. 17A). Then, in the selective covering state, the covered symbol 70 (all reserved symbols 70 including the target reserved symbol 70T) is covered with the covered image 50 (see FIG. 17 (b)). Then, the state shifts to the post-exposure state and the reserved symbol 70 is exposed. The target reserved symbol 70T in the post-exposed state has a higher jackpot reliability than the target reserved symbol 70T in the pre-exposed state (see FIG. 17 (c)). It should be noted that the setting may be set so that the mode of the target reserved symbol 70T may change or may not change. That is, the setting may be such that the occurrence of the covering effect (display of the covering image 50) only suggests the possibility of the mode change of the target reserved symbol 70T.

Unlike the above example, in the selective covering state, the target reserved symbol 70T is covered with the covered image 50, but the reserved symbols 70 other than the target reserved symbol 70T are not covered by the covered image 50 (in the exposed state). There may be a configuration. By doing so, there is an advantage that the target reserved symbol 70T (the reserved symbol 70 that is the target of the pending change effect) becomes clear.

3) 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 gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine, but it can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a rotating cylinder type gaming machine, except that it is premised on a configuration peculiar to the pachinko gaming machine.

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

・ Means 1-1
A display means having a display area, a notification means for notifying a winning / failing lottery result by a combination of selected symbols selected from each of a plurality of decorative symbol groups including a plurality of types of decorative symbols and displayed in the display area, and the decoration. The style of the symbol shall be a composite style having a main element portion indicating the type of the symbol and a sub-element portion attached to the main element portion, and a simple style having the main element portion but not having the sub-element portion. A plurality of types of the sub-element unit are set, and any one of the plurality of types is set as a specific type based on a predetermined condition, and the composite mode is provided. The sub-element portion having the specific type is defined as the specific composite mode, and is included in the target decorative symbol group which is at least one of the plurality of decorative symbol groups in the notification effect of notifying the result of one winning / failing lottery. A gaming machine characterized in that the style of each decorative pattern may change from one of the specific composite style and the simple style to the other.
The above-mentioned gaming machine is novel and interesting in that the style of the decorative pattern changes from one of the specific composite style and the simple style to the other during the notification effect (during fluctuation).

・ Means 1-2
The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein the specific type can be arbitrarily selected by the player.
By doing so, each time the decorative pattern of the specific composite style is displayed, the sub-element part of the specific type (favorite) selected by the player can be seen.

・ Means 1-3
The gaming machine according to means 1-1 or means 1-2, wherein the selected symbol selected from the target decorative symbol group is displayed in the specific composite mode.
By doing so, it is possible to see a specific type of sub-element part when displaying the selected symbol that the player will pay the most attention to.

・ Means 1-4
In the notification effect for notifying the result of one winning / failing lottery, after the first state in which each decorative symbol included in the target decorative symbol group is variablely displayed in the simple mode, the second state is variablely displayed in the specific composite mode. From means 1-1 to means 1 characterized in that the selected symbol selected from the target decorative symbol group reaches the third state displayed in the specific composite mode by shifting to the above and then stopping the fluctuation. The gaming machine described in any of -3.
As described above, the configuration shall change from a simple style to a specific composite style during the change of the target decorative symbol group, and it shall be maintained until the result of the winning / failing lottery is definitely shown (the selected symbol is shown). Can be considered.

・ Means 1-5
Each of the plurality of types of the sub-element parts is assumed to represent an object of a different type from each other, and a plurality of symbol images having different modes are set as images representing the same type of objects that can be displayed as the sub-element parts. In the notification effect for notifying the result of one winning / failing lottery, the symbol image displayed as the sub-element unit of the specific type in the second state and the sub-element of the specific type in the third state. The gaming machine according to means 1-4, wherein the symbol image displayed as a unit represents an object of the same type but has a different aspect.
By doing so, it is possible to see a plurality of symbol images displayed as sub-element parts of a specific type in one notification effect (during one fluctuation).

・ Means 1-6
The plurality of symbol images representing the same type of target are classified by system, and are displayed as the sub-element unit of the specific type in the second state in the notification effect for notifying the result of one winning / failing lottery. The game according to means 1-5, wherein the symbol image and the symbol image displayed as the sub-element portion of the specific type in the third state belong to the same system. Machine.
It is preferable that the plurality of symbol images displayed in one notification effect (during one fluctuation) have a unified feeling.

・ Means 1-7
In the third state, the image including the sub-element portion of the selected symbol selected from the target decorative symbol group is displayed in the entire display area. The gaming machine according to any one of 1-6.
By doing so, the image including the sub-element part of the selected symbol can function like a background.

・ Means 2-1
The order of the first selection symbol selected from multiple types of first decorative symbols, the second selection symbol selected from multiple types of second decorative symbols, and the third selection symbol selected from multiple types of third decorative symbols. A gaming machine in which a winning / failing lottery result is notified by a combination of selected symbols displayed in, the selected symbol has a main element portion indicating the type of the symbol and a sub-element portion attached to the main element portion. A plurality of types of the sub-element portions are set, and the types of the first-selected symbol and the sub-element portion of the second-selected symbol may change each time a new winning / failing lottery result is notified. On the other hand, the sub-element portion of the third-selection symbol is a gaming machine characterized in that it is of a specific type determined based on a predetermined condition regardless of the type of the third-selection symbol.
The above-mentioned gaming machine is novel and interesting in that the sub-element part of the third selection symbol (selection symbol that the player will pay the most attention to) shown at the end is of a specific type.

・ Means 2-2
The gaming machine according to 2-1. The specific type is characterized in that the player can arbitrarily select the gaming machine.
By doing so, each time the third selection symbol that the player will pay attention to most is shown, the sub-element part of a specific kind (favorite) selected by the player can be seen.

・ Means 2-3
2-1 or 2-2, wherein the sub-element portion of the first-selection symbol and the second-selection symbol is set so that the same type as the specific type is not displayed. Pachinko machine.
By doing so, the types of the sub-element parts are the same, and even though a third-selection symbol of a different type from the first-selection symbol and the second-selection symbol is shown, they are the same type. The risk of being confused with is reduced.

・ Means 2-4
The gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-3, wherein the third selection symbol is displayed between the first selection symbol and the second selection symbol.
By doing so, the sub-element part of a specific type is displayed in a conspicuous position.

・ Means 3-1
A display means for displaying a decorative symbol indicating a hit / fail determination result and a covering image covering the target decorative symbol, which is one of a plurality of the decorative symbols displayed on the display means, are displayed, and other than the target decorative symbol. A gaming machine comprising: an effect executing means for executing a covering effect including a selective covering state in which an asymmetric decorative pattern, which is the decorative symbol, is displayed so as to overlap in front of the covered image.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is possible to clearly indicate the decorative pattern (target decorative pattern) to be produced.

・ Means 3-2
The covering effect is an effect in which the type of the target decorative symbol changes, and is a pre-exposed state in which the target decorative symbol is exposed before the change, and the selective covering state which is a state after the pre-exposed state. 3. The gaming machine according to means 3-1 comprising the post-exposure state after the selective covering state and the post-exposure state in which the target decorative symbol after the change is exposed.
As described above, a covering effect can be used as an effect of changing the type of the target decorative pattern.

・ Means 3-3
Means 3-1 or means 3-2, characterized in that the covered image is displayed so as to gradually spread from the non-target decorative symbol side toward the target decorative symbol side to reach the selective covering state. The gaming machine described in.
By doing so, it is possible to show the context (virtual context) of the target decorative pattern, the non-target decorative pattern, and the covered image in an easy-to-understand manner.

1 Pachinko machine 10 Decorative design (10L left decorative design 10C middle decorative design 10R right decorative design)
10g decorative design group (10gL left decorative design group 10gC medium decorative design group 10gR right decorative design group)
15 selection symbol (15L left selection symbol 15C middle selection symbol 15R right selection symbol)
M Main element part S Sub element part 40 Specific image 50 Covered image 91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (7)

A display means having a display area and
A notification means for notifying the winning / failing lottery result by a combination of selected symbols selected from each of a plurality of decorative symbol groups including a plurality of types of decorative symbols and displayed in the display area.
The style of the decorative design is a composite style having a main element portion indicating the type of the symbol and a sub-element portion attached to the main element portion, and a simple style having the main element portion but not having the sub-element portion. And the symbol control means that can be
Equipped with
A plurality of types of the sub-element part are set, and one of the plurality of types is set as a specific type based on a predetermined condition.
Among the composite modes, the one in which the sub-element part is of the specific type is designated as the specific composite mode.
In the notification effect for notifying the result of one winning / failing lottery, the style of each decorative symbol included in the target decorative symbol group, which is at least one of the plurality of decorative symbol groups, is from one of the specific composite mode and the simple mode. A gaming machine characterized in that it may change to the other. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific type can be arbitrarily selected by the player. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the selected symbol selected from the target decorative symbol group is displayed in the specific composite mode. In the notification effect for notifying the result of one winning / failing lottery, after the first state in which each decorative symbol included in the target decorative symbol group is variablely displayed in the simple mode, the second state is variablely displayed in the specific composite mode. 1 to 3, wherein the selected symbol selected from the target decorative symbol group reaches the third state displayed in the specific composite mode by shifting to the above and then stopping the fluctuation. The gaming machine described in any one of the above. Each of the plurality of types of the sub-element parts is assumed to represent a different type of object from each other.
As an image representing the same type of object that can be displayed as the sub-element part, a plurality of symbol images having different modes are set.
In the notification effect for notifying the result of one winning / failing lottery, the symbol image displayed as the sub-element part of the specific type in the second state and the sub-element part of the specific type in the third state. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the displayed symbol image represents an object of the same type but has a different aspect. A plurality of the above-mentioned symbol images representing the same type of object are classified by system.
In the notification effect for notifying the result of one winning / failing lottery, the symbol image displayed as the sub-element part of the specific type in the second state and the sub-element part of the specific type in the third state. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the displayed symbol image belongs to the same system. A fourth aspect of the present invention, wherein the image including the sub-element portion of the selected symbol selected from the target decorative symbol group is displayed in the entire display area in the third state. The gaming machine according to any one of 6.

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