JP2022087664A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase fun of a game machine for mounting an automatic operation function.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 includes: operation means 25 operable by a player; performance execution means for executing an operation request performance for urging a player to perform an operation of the operation means 25 during an operation effective period; and automatic operation execution means for executing an automatic operation reflected in a performance even if the operation means 25 is not operated actually during the operation effective period for the target operation request performance. As an automatic operation mode in which the automatic operation may be executed, a partial automatic operation mode is set, in which a second operation request performance does not become an object of the automatic operation from among the operation request performances while a first operation request performance becomes an object of the automatic operation from among the operation request performances.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

A gaming machine equipped with an automatic operation function that is reflected in the effect even if the operation means is not actually operated is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2020-569289

An object to be solved by the present invention is to improve the taste of a gaming machine equipped with an automatic operation function.

The gaming machine according to the present invention made to solve the above problems is a gaming machine capable of changing a plurality of types of gaming specifications by operating an operation unit that can be operated by a player. , A selection operation unit for performing a selection operation for selecting the target game specification, which is the game specification to be changed, and a change operation unit for performing a change operation for changing the target game specification to a desired state. In a changeable state in which the game specifications can be changed, the change operation cannot be performed by the operation of the selection operation unit, and the selection operation cannot be performed by the operation of the change operation unit. The feature is that it is set to be.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the taste of a gaming machine equipped with an automatic operation function.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which showed the decorative symbol and the reserved symbol displayed in the display area. It is a figure for demonstrating the game specification (a) and the operation unit (b). It is a figure for demonstrating a specification image. It is a figure for demonstrating operation auxiliary image. It is a figure for demonstrating circulation switching. It is a figure for demonstrating non-circular switching. It is a figure for demonstrating the normal state (a) and the specific state (b). It is a figure for demonstrating the change (a) of the specification image when the operation unit is operated in a normal state, and the change (b) of the specification image when the operation unit is operated in a specific state. It is a figure for demonstrating Specific Examples 1-1 and 1-2. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 1-3. It is a figure for demonstrating an OFF mode, a partial auto mode, and a full auto mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st operation request effect (a) and the 2nd operation request effect (b). 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 the hidden game specification change function. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 3-2. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 3-3. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 3-6. It is a figure (a) which showed the special effect, the figure (b) for explaining a normal mode and a special mode, and the figure (c) for explaining a mode determination lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 4-1. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 4-2, 4-3. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 4-5. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 4-6. It is a figure which showed an example of the specific look-ahead effect. It is a figure which showed an example of the specific look-ahead effect (continuation of FIG. 26). It is a figure which showed the change of the output music with respect to the specific look-ahead effect shown in FIG. 26 and FIG. 27 in chronological order. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 5-1. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 5-2. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 5-3. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 5-5. It is a figure for demonstrating an image displacement effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 6-1. It is a figure (continuation of FIG. 34) for explaining a specific example 6-1. 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 (a) for explaining an accompanying image, and a figure (b) for explaining an aspect of a reserved symbol. It is a figure for demonstrating a hold change effect (an example which a target hold symbol is a changing hold symbol). It is a figure (continuation of FIG. 41) for explaining a hold change effect (an example which a target hold symbol is a changing hold symbol). It is a figure for demonstrating a hold change effect (an example which a target hold symbol is a hold symbol before change). It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 7-1. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 7-2. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 7-3. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 7-4. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 7-5. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 7-6. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 7-7.

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. In the following description, the term "image" includes not only still images but also moving images.

The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 90. The game board 90 is formed of a substantially square plywood, and the guide rail 903 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.

Since the frame of the gaming machine 1, the lower plate and the upper plate for storing the gaming balls, and the like can be applied to those having the same structure as that of a known gaming machine, the description thereof will be omitted.

2) Win / Fail Lottery, etc. The jackpot lottery is executed by the winning / failing lottery means, which is a circuit constructed on a control board (main control board) (not shown), triggered by the entry of the game ball into 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 addition, as the mode of "hit", "small hit" may be set in addition to "big hit".

In the present embodiment, similarly to the known gaming machine, the winning / failing lottery result is notified to the player by the combination of the decorative symbols 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91. Specifically, the decorative symbol group 80 g (left decorative symbol group 80 gL, middle decorative symbol group 80 gC, right decorative symbol group 80 gR) including a plurality of types of decorative symbols 80 starts to change, and finally each decorative symbol group 80 g. One decorative symbol 80 is selected from and stopped. When the jackpot is won, the combination of the decorative symbols 80 selected from each decorative symbol group 80g and stopped is a predetermined combination (for example, three sets of the same decorative symbols 80). If it is out of the question, it will be a combination other than that (other than the combination that will be a big hit). The decorative pattern 80 may be a combination of numbers and characters. In the following description, the effect until the decorative symbol 80 (decorative symbol group 80 g) starts to change and stops at the combination indicating the winning / failing lottery result is referred to as a changing effect (sometimes simply referred to as “variation”). It shall be.

In the present embodiment, the changing effect of the winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the order in which the winning / failing lottery information is acquired is started (variation is started), but the notification of the winning / failing lottery result is still completed. If there is no winning / failing lottery information, the newly acquired winning / failing lottery information is stored in a storage means provided on a control board (not shown). In the following explanation, among the winning / failing lottery information, the information in which the corresponding changing effect has been started but the notification of the winning / failing lottery result has not been completed (the one in which the changing effect has not ended) is pending. Information (the information on hold during change corresponds to the so-called "holding on change") and information on which the corresponding staging during change has not been started may be referred to separately from the information on hold before change.

The number of pre-change hold information (hold limit number) that can be stored in the storage means can be appropriately set. In the present embodiment, the first pre-variation hold information acquired when the game ball enters the first starting area 904a, and the second acquired when the game ball enters the second starting area 904b. Up to four for each of the pre-change hold information. Further, in the present embodiment, when the notification of the winning / failing lottery result for a certain variable pending information is completed (when the so-called “variable pending” is exhausted), the storage means stores the first pre-variation pending information and the second variable. When both of the pre-held information are stored, the changing effect (notification of the winning / failing lottery result) corresponding to the second pre-variation pre-held information is preferentially executed. That is, so-called "special figure 2 priority digestion".

The fact that the reserved information is stored in the storage means is displayed as the reserved symbol 10. That is, the reserved symbol 10 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 10, the variable pending symbol 11 indicating the existence of the variable pending information and the pre-variable reserved symbol 12 indicating the existence of the pre-variable pending information are displayed in the display area 911. Only one symbol 11 on hold during change is displayed, and up to four symbols 12 on hold before change are displayed (note that the "digestion order" of the symbol 12 on hold before change is faster as it is closer to the symbol 11 on hold). .. 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, a normal game state and a special game state are set as the game states related to the winning / failing lottery. The special gaming state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is a low-probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a big hit is low, and a low-base state (low probability / no time saving) in which it is difficult for a gaming ball to win a prize in 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 gaming state is a high-probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a big hit is high, and is a high-base state (high probability / time saving) in which a gaming ball is likely to win a prize in the starting area 904. The second special gaming state is a low-probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a big hit is low, and is a high-base state (low probability / time saving) in which a gaming ball is likely to win a prize in the starting area 904. In the normal gaming state, the player launches a gaming ball aiming at the first starting region 904a. In this embodiment, so-called "left-handed" is performed. In the special gaming state, the gaming ball is launched aiming at the second starting area 904b. In this embodiment, so-called "right-handed" is performed. Since the special gaming state is a state in which it is easy to win the open lottery of the second starting area 904b triggered by the entry of the game ball into the normal starting area 905, the game ball can be relatively easily placed in the second starting area 904b. Win a prize. Since any setting regarding the transition of the gaming state may be used, the description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the fact that the game state as described above is set (specs) is just an example.

3) Specification change function 3-1) Game specifications The gaming machine according to this embodiment has a specification change function that allows a player to change the game specifications. Multiple types of game specifications that can be changed are set. In the present embodiment, it is possible to change the game specifications (see FIG. 3A) relating to "volume", "light intensity", "music", "premier (directing)", and "auto button". Other game specifications may be changeable, or some game specifications may not be changeable.

The "volume" is a specification relating to the magnitude of the output of the sound (directing sound, etc.) output from the speaker 79. In the present embodiment, the size of the output can be adjusted in 10 steps (adjustable in the range of volume 1 (minimum) to volume 10 (maximum)).

The "light amount" is a specification relating to the magnitude of the output of a light emitting body (LED or the like) provided in the gaming machine. In this embodiment, the size of the output can be adjusted in 5 steps (adjustable in the range of light intensity 1 (minimum) to light intensity 5 (maximum)).

"Music" is a specification relating to the type of music normally output as a background music (BGM). It should be noted that the background music is usually output in the normal state, and is not output when a special condition is satisfied (details will be described later). In the present embodiment, a favorite music among the five types of music A to E can be set as a normal background music.

The "auto button" is a specification related to an automatic operation function. Although the details will be described later, the automatic operation function is an operation request effect in which the player is prompted to operate the effect button 25 (a type of operation means different from the operation unit 20 described later), and the actual operation is performed. Even if there is no such function, it is a function that is reflected in the production as if a virtual operation was performed. In this embodiment, there are three modes for the automatic operation function: "OFF mode" (automatic operation OFF mode), "partially automatic mode" (partially automatic operation mode), and "fully automatic mode" (fully automatic operation mode). The type is set. Details of each mode will be described later.

The "premier" is a specification relating to the magnitude of the susceptibility (probability of occurrence) of the premiere production (production in which the jackpot is confirmed) in the variable production. Where a premier effect can occur as a component of a fluctuating effect (big hit variation) that ultimately leads to the result of being notified of the jackpot, the probability that the premier effect will occur due to the jackpot variation can be changed. In the present embodiment, two types of modes related to "premier" are set: "normal mode" in which the probability of occurrence of premier effect is normal (default) and "premier up mode" in which the probability of occurrence of the premier effect is higher than the normal mode.

3-2) Operation unit In front of the gaming machine housing (upper surface of the "upper plate"), there is an operation unit 20 (see FIGS. 1 and 3 (b)), which is a type of operation means that can be operated by the player. It is provided. In addition to the operation unit 20, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment has an effect button 25 (so-called chance button) as an operation means for urging the player to operate when an operation request effect is generated. It is provided. As an operation means for this kind of effect, a device other than the effect button 25 may be provided. Further, the operation unit 20 may be used as an operation means for staging.

When changing the game specifications, the player operates the operation unit 20. The operation unit 20 has a selection operation unit 21 and a change operation unit 22 (see FIG. 3B). The operation unit 20 in the present embodiment is a so-called cross key, and the upper portion (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as “up”) and the lower portion (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as “down”) of the cross key are selection operation units. It corresponds to 21, and the right part (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as “right”) and the left part (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as “left”) correspond to the change operation unit 22. Hereinafter, the upper part of the cross key may be referred to as a first selection operation unit 211, the lower part may be referred to as a second selection operation unit 212, the right side may be referred to as a first change operation unit 221 and the left side may be referred to as a second change operation unit 222. In the operation unit 20 of the present embodiment, the first selection operation unit 211, the second selection operation unit 212, the first change operation unit 221 and the second change operation unit 222 are integrally configured. Each may be provided separately.

Looking directly at the operation unit 20, the selection operation unit 21 is provided along the vertical direction, and the change operation unit 22 is provided along the left-right direction intersecting the vertical direction. This can be said (see FIG. 3 (b)). The positional relationship between the selection operation unit 21 and the change operation unit 22 may be reversed. That is, one of the selection operation unit 21 and the change operation unit 22 may be provided along a predetermined direction, and the other may be provided along a direction intersecting the predetermined direction, and the selection operation unit 21 and the change operation unit 21 may be provided. It is assumed that a part (a part where both a selection operation and a change operation can be performed) that serves as both of 22 is not provided.

The selection operation unit 21 is a part for performing a selection operation. The selection operation is an operation for selecting a game specification (hereinafter, may be referred to as a target game specification) whose state is to be changed by an operation of the change operation unit 22 (details will be described later). In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned multiple types of game specifications are provided as changeable game specifications, but one of the plurality of types of game specifications is the target game specification, and the others are non-target game specifications. It is supposed to be.

The change operation unit 22 is a part for performing a change operation for changing the target game specification to a desired state. It is the target game specification that the state changes by the operation of the change operation, and the state of the non-target game specification does not change. If it is desired to change the game specification in the non-target game specification at a certain point in time, the change operation is performed after the game specification is set as the target game specification. That is, the target game specification whose state is changed by the operation of the change operation unit 22 at the present time is an "active item", and the non-target game specification whose state is not changed by the operation of the change operation unit 22 at the present time is "non-active (non-active)". It can be said that it is an active) item.

3-3) Changeable state The state in which the game specifications (target game specifications) can be changed is set as the changeable state. In the present embodiment, the changeable state is set even while the variable effect is being executed. A configuration is known in which changes cannot be made depending on the effect being executed (for example, it cannot be changed while a predetermined reach effect is being executed). It is possible to change the game specifications (target game specifications) regardless of the effect being executed. That is, it is possible to change the game specifications (target game specifications) in any state as long as the effect during fluctuation is being executed.

However, it may not be possible to change the effect during the period during which the effect is being changed while the predetermined prohibition condition is satisfied. For example, while the operation request effect requesting the operation of the effect button 25 is being executed, the player may mistakenly operate the operation unit 20, and the game specifications cannot be changed. do.

In addition, in this embodiment, the game specification (target game specification) is changed not only when the changing effect is executed but also when the changing effect is not executed (in a state where there is no winning / failing lottery information). It is possible. In addition, it is possible to change the game specifications (target game specifications) even during the jackpot game.

In addition, the unchangeable state (the state that is not the changeable state) in which the game specification (target game specification) cannot be changed may be appropriately set. In the present embodiment, after the jackpot game is completed, a corporate mark is displayed and a display is used to call attention to forgetting to remove the IC card (these displays themselves are well known, so explanations are omitted). While it is being done, it will be in an immutable state.

3-4) Specification image (operation assistance image)
When in the changeable state, the specification image 30 (see FIG. 4) is displayed in the display area 911. The specification image 30 includes a display relating to the game specification. The aspect of the specification image 30 is divided into a basic aspect and an emphasized aspect which is a more conspicuous aspect than the basic aspect. In the following description, the specification image 30 of the basic aspect may be referred to as a basic image 31 (see FIG. 4A), and the specification image 30 of the emphasis mode may be referred to as an operation auxiliary image 32 (see FIG. 4B). .. Specific embodiments of the basic image 31 and the operation assist image 32 in the present embodiment are as follows (the operation assist image 32 will be described first).

3-4-1) Operation auxiliary image (specification image of enhanced mode)
The operation auxiliary image 32 (see FIG. 4B) is an image (an image that serves as a manual) that assists the player who performs a selection operation or a change operation. The operation auxiliary image 32 includes at least the target display unit 30a, the status display unit 30b, the changed display unit 30c, and the next item display unit 30d.

The target display unit 30a is a portion showing the current target game specifications. That is, it shows one of a plurality of types of game specifications. For example, if "volume" is set as the target game specification, another so that the player can understand that the target display unit 30a corresponds to the character of "volume" (such as volume, etc.). Substitution with characters (expressions) is permissible; the same applies to other game specifications). That is, it can be said that the target display unit 30a indicates an active item at the present time.

The state display unit 30b is a part showing the current state of the target game specification (active item). If the target game specification is "volume", a number indicating the current output magnitude (step) is displayed as the status display unit 30b. Even when the target game specification is "light intensity", a number indicating the magnitude (step) of the output is displayed as the state display unit 30b. When the target game specification is "music", the currently set music name is displayed as the state display unit 30b. When the target game specification is "auto button", the currently set mode name (characters representing any of "OFF mode", "partially auto mode", "all auto mode", etc.) is displayed. It is displayed as part 30b. When the target game specification is "premier", the currently set mode name (characters representing either "normal mode" or "premier up mode") is displayed as the status display unit 30b.

The changed display unit 30c is a part indicating what the state of the target game specification will be when it is assumed that the change operation unit 22 is operated. In the present embodiment, the first changed display unit 301c and the second changed display unit 302c are provided as the changed display unit 30c. A predetermined order (ascending order (Xm direction shown in FIG. 3A) and descending order (Xh direction shown in FIG. 3A)) is defined for the state of each game specification. When the operation of the first change operation unit 221 (operation in the Xm direction) is performed, the state changes in ascending order (changes to the state after one). When the operation of the second change operation unit 222 (operation in the Xh direction) is performed, the state changes in descending order (changes to the previous state). The display unit 301c after the first change shows a state when it is assumed that the operation of the first change operation unit 221 is performed. The second change display unit 302c shows a state when it is assumed that the operation of the second change operation unit 222 is performed.

When the target game specification is "volume", for example, when the status display unit 30b is "4", "5" is shown for the first changed display unit 301c and "3" for the second changed display unit 302c. Is shown (see FIG. 4 (b)). That is, the "stage" one after the display unit 301c after the first change is shown, and the "stage" one before the display unit 302c after the second change is shown. Although not shown, the same applies to "light intensity". If the state is represented by such "steps" (numbers), the character "+ (plus)" is used as the first changed display unit 301c, and "-" is used as the second changed display unit 302c. The characters "(minus)" may be displayed (in the present embodiment, "+" and "-" are displayed in the reference image 60 whose details will be described later). That is, it may be an aspect of the changed display unit 30c that shows how the change operation unit 22 changes with respect to the current state when the operation is performed.

In a state where the target game specification is "music", for example, the state display unit 30b is "music B" (B), "music C" (C) is shown as the display unit 301c after the first change, and the second “Music A” (A) is shown as the display unit 302c after the change (see FIG. 5 (a)). The predetermined order defined for the "musical piece" is the order (ascending order) of the music pieces A, B, C, D, and E (see FIG. 3A). When the target game specification is an "auto button", for example, when the status display unit 30b is in the "partial auto mode", the "full auto mode" is indicated as the display unit 301c after the first change, and after the second change. “OFF mode” is shown as the display unit 302c (see FIG. 5B). The predetermined order (ascending order) defined for the "auto button" is the order of "OFF mode", "partially auto mode", and "fully auto mode" (see FIG. 3A).

When the target game specification is "premier" and, for example, the state display unit 30b is "normal mode", the "premier up mode" is displayed as the display unit 301c after the first change (FIG. 5 (c-1)). (See), in the state where the state display unit 30b is in the “premier up mode”, the “normal mode” is displayed as the display unit 302c after the second change (see FIG. 5 (c-2)). The predetermined order (ascending order) defined for "premier" is the order of "normal mode" and "premier up mode" (see FIG. 3A). Regarding the "premier" game specifications, since there are only two types of specifications that can be set, there is no state of the next order in "ascending order" or "descending order". Therefore, only one of the first changed display unit 301c and the second changed display unit 302c is shown, and the other is not displayed.

The target display unit 30a and the status display unit 30b may not be provided separately, but may be integrally provided (one). In other words, one display unit is configured to serve as both the target display unit 30a and the status display unit 30b. For example, if the target game specification is "premier" and "premier up mode" is set, the target game specification is "premier (generation of production)" if "premier up mode" indicating the current state is displayed. Since it can be grasped that it is "probability)", the display of the "premier up mode" may serve as both the target display unit 30a and the status display unit 30b (see FIG. 5 (c-2)).

As described above, by operating the change operation unit 22, the state displayed as the status display unit 30b is switched, but in the above "predetermined order", the state in the first order or the state in the last order is used. The first change operation unit 221 or the second change operation unit 222 operates when the state (the leftmost state and the rightmost state in the Xm / Xh direction shown in FIG. 3A) is displayed. When it is done, it may be set to "circulate switching" based on the "predetermined order", or it may be set to not perform "circulation switching" ("non-circulation switching"). In the present embodiment, "music" and "auto button" are referred to as "circulation switching", and "volume" and "light intensity" are referred to as "non-circulation switching".

For example, in a state where the "musical piece" is the target game specification and the state display unit 30b is the "musical piece A" (A), the "musical piece B" (B) is shown as the first changed display unit 301c. (Ii) "Music E" (E) is shown as the display unit 302c after the change (see FIG. 6A). That is, since the music A is the first in the "predetermined order", the music A in the previous order does not exist, but when the operation of the second change operation unit 222 is performed, the music A is in the last order. It is set to switch to a certain "music E" (the state display unit 30b becomes "music E") (see FIG. 6 (b)). Although not shown, similarly, in the state where the state display unit 30b is the “music E” (E), the “music A” (A) is shown as the first change display unit 301c, and the second change display unit. It is assumed that "musical piece D" (D) is shown as 302c, and when the first change operation unit 221 is operated in this state, it is set to switch to "musical piece A". In this way, even if there is no equivalent to the "next order" or the "previous order", the state of the target game specification is set to "circulate" and switch. Along with this, the display unit 301c after the first change and the display unit 302c after the second change are displayed. The same applies to the "auto button".

On the other hand, for example, in a state where "volume" is the target game specification and the state display unit 30b is "volume 1" (minimum output), "volume 2" is indicated as the display unit 301c after the first change. However, nothing is displayed as the display unit 302c after the second change (the display unit 302c after the second change may not exist) (see FIG. 7A). Even if the operation of the second change operation unit 222 is performed in this state, the volume does not change (the operation auxiliary image 32 does not change) (see FIG. 7B). Although not shown, in the state where the status display unit 30b is "volume 10" (maximum output), "volume 9" is displayed as the second change display unit 302c, but the first change display unit 301c is displayed. Nothing is displayed. Even if the operation of the second change operation unit 222 is performed in this state, the volume does not change (the operation auxiliary image 32 does not change). The amount of light is also controlled in the same manner in the state where "amount of light 1" (minimum output) and "amount of light 5" (maximum output) are indicated by the state display unit 30b. It is not preferable that the volume and the amount of light change from one of the minimum output and the maximum output at once to the other because the player may be surprised by a large change in the output. Therefore, the volume and the amount of light are referred to as "non-circular switching".

The next item display unit 30d is a part indicating the type of the game specification to be the next target game specification when it is assumed that the operation of the selection operation unit 21 is performed. In the present embodiment, the primary item display unit 301d and the secondary item display unit 302d are provided as the secondary item display unit 30d. Multiple types of candidate game specifications (in this embodiment, five types of "volume", "light intensity", "music", "premier", and "auto button") are in a predetermined order (ascending order (Fig. 3 (a)). ) And descending order (Ys direction shown in FIG. 3A)) are defined. When the operation of the first selection operation unit 211 (operation in the Yu direction) is performed, the game specification which is the target game specification changes in ascending order (the game specification one after the current target game specification is the target game specification). ). When the operation of the second selection operation unit 212 (operation in the Ys direction) is performed, the game specification which is the target game specification changes in descending order (the game specification immediately before the current target game specification is the target game specification. ). That is, the primary item display unit 301d indicates a game specification that is the target game specification when it is assumed that the operation of the first selection operation unit 211 is performed. The secondary item display unit 302d indicates a game specification that is the target game specification when it is assumed that the operation of the second selection operation unit 212 is performed.

When the selection operation unit 21 is operated, the type of the game specification, which is the target game specification, is switched by the above-mentioned "circulation switching". For example, if the operation of the first selection operation unit 211 is continuously performed from the state where the target game specification is "volume", "premier"-> "auto button"-> "music"-> "light intensity"-> "volume". "→" Premier "... the game specifications that are the target game specifications will change.

It is assumed that the display mode in each display unit can be changed, shortened, omitted, replaced with an image, or the like within a range that the player can understand (the same applies to the basic image 31 described in detail below). For example, the display indicating "partially auto mode" or "fully auto mode" may be shortened to "partially auto" or "fully auto" (see FIG. 5B). Further, for example, the display indicating "OFF mode" may be indicated in an easy-to-understand manner such as "auto OFF" (see FIG. 5 (b)). Further, although not shown, for example, the display representing "musical piece" may be replaced with an image of musical notes.

3-4-2) Basic image (specification image of basic aspect)
The basic image 31 (see FIG. 4A) is an image that is less conspicuous than the operation auxiliary image 32. Specifically, it is an image smaller than the operation auxiliary image 32 (the size of the range occupied by the entire display area 911 is smaller in the basic image 31 than in the operation auxiliary image 32 (see FIG. 4)). The basic image 31 is assumed to include at least the target display unit 30a. That is, it includes characters representing the target game specifications. For example, if the target game specification is "volume", the basic image 31 including the characters "volume" is displayed.

The basic image 31 may include a portion other than the target display unit 30a. However, the basic image 31 does not include at least one of the state display unit 30b, the changed display unit 30c, and the next item display unit 30d included in the operation auxiliary image 32. That is, the operation auxiliary image 32 includes four types of display units including the target display unit 30a, while the basic image 31 includes less than four types of display units including the target display unit 30a. As described above, since the display unit included in the basic image 31 is smaller than the display unit included in the operation auxiliary image 32, it can be said that the basic image 31 can be made smaller than the operation auxiliary image 32 by that amount.

The basic image 31 in this embodiment does not include the state display unit 30b. The state display unit 30b shows the current state of the target game specification, and the need to show the current state is not so high unless the player wants to change the game specification (satisfied with the current state). In most cases, the status display unit 30b is not displayed. Since there is a difference between the operation auxiliary image 32 and the basic image 31 in at least whether or not the state display unit 30b is included, the basic image 31 can be made smaller than the operation auxiliary image 32.

The basic image 31 in the present embodiment is assumed to include a changed display unit 30c (first changed display unit 301c and second changed display unit 302c) in addition to the target display unit 30a (FIG. 4A). reference). Therefore, the player who has seen the basic image 31 can change the state of at least the target game specification represented by the target display unit 30a by operating the change operation unit 22 (first change operation unit 221, second change operation unit 222). I can understand that it can be changed. In other words, the basic image 31 in the present embodiment includes a display unit (target display unit 30a, changed display unit 30c) related to the target game specification, but a display unit (non-target game specification) related to other game specifications (non-target game specification). It can be said that the next item display unit 30d) is not included. However, in the basic image 31 in the present embodiment, the portion indicating that some change occurs by operating the "upper" and "lower" of the operation unit 20 (the substantially triangular portion representing the upper and lower "arrows") is include. As a result, the player can feel that some change occurs by operating the selection operation unit 21 (up and down of the cross key) even when the basic image 31 is displayed.

In the present embodiment, the changed display unit 30c of the basic image 31 is "+" (first changed display unit 301c), "-" when the target game specifications are "volume" and "light intensity". (Second change display unit 302c) (see FIG. 4A), and if the target game specifications are other than that, "→" (first change display unit 301c), "←" ( The display unit 302c after the second change) (see FIG. 9 (a-1)). That is, a "symbol" indicating that the state of the target game specification is changed by the operation of the change operation unit 22 is displayed as the change display unit. Since the size of the basic image 31 is smaller than that of the operation auxiliary image 32, the indication that the state of the target game specification is changed by the change operation is replaced with a “symbol”. Based on the same idea, the basic image 31 may include, for example, the primary item display unit 301d of “↑” and the secondary item display unit 302d of “↓”.

3-4-3) Control of specification image (basic image, operation assist image) As described above, it is possible to change the game specification even while the changing effect is being executed (during change). The specification image 30 is displayed even while the changing effect is being executed in order to show the player that the game specification can be changed even while the changing effect is being executed. (See FIG. 8 (a)) is usually used. Specifically, it is as follows.

Regarding the control of display / non-display of the specification image 30, the changing effect is divided into a normal state and a specific state. It should be noted that the "state" of the normal state / specific state referred to here does not mean the state related to the winning / failing lottery probability. To the last, it refers to a "state" that is divided for the control of the specification image 30 (a state of a concept different from the above-mentioned normal gaming state and special gaming state).

In the present embodiment, a specific effect may occur as an effect that constitutes a part of the changing effect (a changing effect that does not generate a specific effect may also occur). In the changing effect, the state in which the specific effect is not executed is defined as the normal state, and the state in which the specific effect is executed is defined as the specific state. The specific production is "reach production". The reach effect is an effect that occurs when two of the three decorative symbols 80 that make up the combination indicating the result of the winning / failing lottery are of the same type (the reach is established), and the ending of the effect is the result of the winning / failing lottery. (If the result of the lottery is successful, the outcome is successful, and if the result is incorrect, the outcome is unsuccessful). It can be said that it is a production that shows the result of the winning / failing lottery depending on the ending of the production. For example, a so-called "battle effect" is set as a specific effect, in which the ally (player side) character and the enemy character fight and the ally character wins, and the defeat of the ally character is set as the failure end. It is conceivable to do. It should be noted that the successful ending of the reach production includes a mode (so-called reversal (revival) mode) in which the result is pretended to be a failure ending (missing) and is actually a hit. It is more probable ((big hit) reliability) that the winning / failing lottery result will be a big hit when the specific effect occurs than when the specific effect does not occur in the changing effect, so it is for the player that the specific effect occurs. It can be said that it is a happy event.

Although the specification image 30 is displayed in a normal state (a state in which the specific effect is not executed) (see FIG. 8A), the display conditions described later are satisfied in the specific state (a state in which the specific effect is executed). It will not be displayed unless it is displayed. That is, in the specific state, the specification image 30 is basically not displayed (see FIG. 8B). Since it can be said that the specific effect is an effect that the player who can expect a big hit by generating it pays attention to, the specification image 30 is displayed while the specific effect is being executed, so that the specific effect is displayed as a specific effect. It is suppressed that the image to be produced is obstructed (compressed) by the specification image 30.

In the present embodiment, the specific effect is not executed from the beginning of the changing effect (the specific effect is started at the same time as the start of the changing effect). Therefore, even if the variation causes a specific effect, the beginning of the effect during the change is in the normal state, and the specification image 30 is displayed. In other words, the variable staging effect in which the specification image 30 is not displayed at all (the variable staging effect in which the specification image 30 is in a specific state from the beginning to the end) does not occur. Therefore, it can be known from the specification image 30 displayed in the display area 911 that the player can change the game specifications every variation.

In the normal state, the specification image 30 is basically in the basic mode (see FIG. 9A-1). That is, the basic image 31 is displayed as the specification image 30. When the operation unit 20 is operated while the basic image 31 is displayed (the first selection operation unit 211, the second selection operation unit 212, the first change operation unit 221 and the second change operation are operated). (It may be any of the parts 222), the basic image 31 is changed to the operation assisting image 32 (see FIG. 9A-2). That is, the specification image 30 changes from the basic mode to the emphasized mode when the operation unit 20 is operated. It can be said that it is desirable to prevent the displayed image for staging from being obstructed (compressed) by the specification image 30 even in a normal state. Therefore, in the normal state, the specification image 30 (basic image 31) of the basic mode, which is a smaller (inconspicuous) mode, is displayed. On the other hand, when the operation unit 20 is operated, it is assumed that the player wants to change the game specifications (selection of the target game specifications or change of the state of the target game specifications), and the specification image 30 in the emphasized mode (operation assist image). 32) is displayed so that the player's change operation is supported by the operation assist image 32.

Even when it is in a specific state, the specification image 30 is displayed when the display condition is satisfied. In other words, the specification image 30 is not displayed when it is in a specific state unless the display condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, it is set that the operation unit 20 is operated as the condition for satisfying the display condition. That is, even in a state where the specification image 30 is not displayed in a specific state (see FIG. 9 (b-1)), when the operation unit 20 is operated, the player changes the game specifications (target game specifications). The specification image 30 is displayed as if the user wants to select or change the state of the target game specification (until such a change in the game specification is desired), the specification image 30 obstructs the image of the specific effect. There is no request to prevent this) (see Fig. 9 (b-2)). In this embodiment, the display condition is satisfied regardless of which of the first selection operation unit 211, the second selection operation unit 212, the first change operation unit 221 and the second change operation unit 222 is operated. do. However, the display condition may be satisfied when one of the selection operation unit 21 and the change operation unit 22 is operated, and the display condition may not be satisfied when the other is operated. For example, it is considered that there is no request to change the type of the game specification as the target game specification even while the specific effect is being executed, and the operation of the selection operation unit 21 does not satisfy the display condition, but the change is made. The operation of the operation unit 22 may be set so that the display condition is satisfied.

In the present embodiment, when the display condition is satisfied in a specific state, the specification image 30 in the emphasized mode, that is, the operation assist image 32 is displayed (see FIG. 9 (b-2)). The fact that the specification image 30 is displayed in a specific state means that the player wants to change the game specification (selection of the target game specification or change of the state of the target game specification), so that is supported. It is assumed that the operation auxiliary image 32 is displayed in order to perform the operation auxiliary image 32.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the operation of the operation unit 20 is detected in the normal state, the specification image 30 changes from the basic mode (basic image 31) to the enhanced mode (operation auxiliary image 32). When the operation of the operation unit 20 is detected in the specific state (when the display condition is satisfied), the specification image 30 (operation auxiliary image 32) in the enhanced mode is displayed. That is, when the player operates the operation unit 20 in hopes of changing the game specifications (selection of the target game specifications or change of the state of the target game specifications), it is emphasized regardless of whether it is a normal state or a specific state. The specification image 30 (operation assist image 32) of the embodiment is displayed.

However, unlike the present embodiment, the specification image 30 of the basic embodiment, that is, the basic image 31 may be displayed when the display condition is satisfied in a specific state. Since the image of the specific effect is displayed in the display area 911 in the specific state, the basic image 31 smaller than the operation auxiliary image 32 may be displayed in order to suppress the obstruction of the image. .. In addition, in such a configuration, the setting may be set so that the target game specifications cannot be changed. The basic image 31 in the present embodiment includes a display unit (target display unit 30a, changed display unit 30c) related to the target game specification, but a display unit (next item display unit) related to other game specifications (non-target game specification). Since it does not include 30d), it may be set so that the target game specification cannot be changed (the operation of the change operation unit 22 is not accepted).

The operation of the operation unit 20 as an opportunity for the specification image 30 to change from the basic mode (basic image 31) to the enhancement mode (operation assist image 32) in the normal state, and the specification image 30 (operation assistance image) in the enhancement mode in the specific state. It is assumed that the operation of the operation unit 20 as the trigger for displaying 32) does not cause a change in the game specification (selection operation) which is the target game specification or a change in the state of the target game specification (change operation). That is, in the present embodiment, the operation of the operation unit 20 (including both the operation of the selection operation unit 21 and the operation of the change operation unit 22) before the operation assistance image 32 is displayed is performed by the operation assistance image 32. It is treated as an opportunity to be displayed and is not reflected as the above change. In other words, the operation of the operation unit 20 while the operation auxiliary image 32 is displayed is reflected as a change.

3-5) Change of game specifications The method of changing the game specifications (selection of the target game specifications and change of the state of the target game specifications) will be described, although it partially overlaps with the above description. As described above, when the operation of the operation unit 20 is detected regardless of whether it is in the normal state or the specific state, the operation assist image 32 is displayed as an opportunity. The player performs a change operation while looking at the operation assist image 32.

When changing the type of the game specification as the target game specification (performing the selection operation), the selection operation unit 21 is operated. When the first selection operation unit 211 is operated, it is in "ascending order" (Yu direction shown in FIG. 3A), and when the second selection operation unit 212 is operated, it is in "descending order" (Ys direction shown in FIG. 3A). Then, the types of game specifications that are the target game specifications will switch. The selection operation ends when the game specification whose state is to be changed is displayed on the target display unit 30a of the operation assist image 32.

When the game specification whose state is to be changed is set as the target game specification and the state of the target game specification is changed (the change operation is performed), the change operation unit 22 is operated. When the first change operation unit 221 is operated, it is in "ascending order" (Xm direction shown in FIG. 3A), and when the second change operation unit 222 is operated, it is in "descending order" (Xh direction shown in FIG. 3A). Then, the state of the target game specifications will switch. The change operation ends when the target game specification is in the desired state.

It should be noted that the setting may be set so that the selection operation or the change operation becomes effective when the predetermined decision button is operated after the selection operation or the change operation is performed. The effect button 25 may also serve as a decision button.

In the changeable state where the game specifications can be changed (selection of the target game specifications or change of the state of the target game specifications), the change operation cannot be performed by the operation of the selection operation unit 21, and the change operation may be performed depending on the operation of the change operation unit 22. The selection operation cannot be performed. That is, the selection operation unit 21 is used only for the "selection operation", and the change operation unit 22 is used only for the "change operation".

It is well known that a gaming machine such as the operation unit 20 of the present embodiment can change the gaming specifications by using the "cross key". For example, it is often set that the "volume" changes when the left and right of the cross key are operated, and the "light amount" changes when the up and down operations are performed. In such a case, the volume changes even though you want to adjust the amount of light, or the amount of light changes even though you want to adjust the volume (for example, you are satisfied with the "volume", but " As a result of trying to change the "light amount", a situation in which the "volume" that was in a satisfactory state is changed) may occur, and the player may be frustrated. This is because both the "left and right" operation of the "cross key" and the "up and down" operation of the cross key have the effect of changing the state.

In the present embodiment, the change in the state of the game specification (target game specification) actually occurs only in the operation of the change operation unit 22. That is, the operation of the selection operation unit 21 does not cause a change in the state of the game specification (only a change in the target game specification occurs). Therefore, even if the selection operation unit 21 is mistakenly operated in an attempt to change the state of the target game specification, the state of the target game specification does not change (the state of the game specification that was in a satisfied state changes. There will be no such situation). Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player who tries to change the game specifications is irritated as compared with the conventional case.

Further, in this embodiment, since the content of the operation (selection operation or change operation) and the operation target (selection operation unit 21 or change operation unit 22) have a 1: 1 relationship, the operation is easier to understand than in the past. There are also advantages. In particular, in the present embodiment, it is possible to change the game specifications (selection of the target game specifications and change of the state of the target game specifications) while the changing effect is being executed, and the player changes. Since it is conceivable to change the game specifications while paying attention to the middle production, it is possible to change the game specifications sensuously assuming that the operation content and the operation target have a corresponding relationship as described above. It can be said that there is great significance in doing so.

When the operation of the operation unit 20 is not detected for a predetermined time while the operation assist image 32 (specification image 30 of the enhanced mode) is displayed, the state in which the operation assist image 32 is displayed ends. If the time when the operation of the operation unit 20 is not detected for a predetermined time is a normal state, the basic image 31 (specification image 30 of the basic embodiment) is displayed. If the time when the operation of the operation unit 20 is not detected for a predetermined time is a specific state, the specification image 30 is not displayed. That is, it is determined whether the time when the operation of the operation unit 20 is not detected for a predetermined time is the normal state or the specific state, and the specification image 30 is controlled according to the state.

The game specifications that were set as the target game specifications when the operation of the operation unit 20 was not detected for a predetermined time are stored as they are in a storage means (not shown) as the target game specifications. For example, if the "light amount" is the target game specification at that time, the state in which the "light amount" is the target game specification is maintained as it is. Therefore, if the time point is the normal state, the basic image 31 whose target display unit 30a is the “light amount” is displayed. Further, if the time point is a specific state, the specification image 30 is not displayed, but if the display condition is satisfied again, the operation auxiliary image 32 in which the target display unit 30a is "light intensity" is displayed. Will be. Further, when the state shifts from the specific state to the normal state, the basic image 31 whose target display unit 30a is set to "light intensity" is displayed. As described above, basically, the target game specification selected by the player is not changed unless the player performs the selection operation.

However, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined reset condition is satisfied, a reference game specification, which is one of a plurality of game specifications, is automatically set as a target game specification. In this embodiment, "volume" is the standard game specification. That is, even when the target game specification stored in the storage means is "light amount", when the above reset condition is satisfied, the target game specification is set to "volume". That is, the standard game specification is a "default" game specification.

As the reset condition (establishment), it is conceivable to set the execution of power OFF / ON, the transition to the standby state (the state of transitioning when the effect is not executed during the fluctuation for a certain period of time), and the like. That is, when the power OFF / ON is set as the reset condition, the standard game specification can be set as the target game specification when the game store is opened (so-called morning one state). When the transition to the standby state is set as the reset condition, the standard game specification can be set as the target game specification when the game is stopped for a certain period or the player changes it. ..

3-6) Hereinafter, specific examples in which the above-mentioned specification change function has 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
It is assumed that at least a part of the plurality of types of game specifications has a configuration in which the state cannot be changed depending on the game state. For example, in the normal game state (low probability, no time saving), it is possible to change all the game specifications of "volume", "light intensity", "music", "premier", and "auto button" (target). The state is changed by operating the change operation unit 22 after making it a game specification), whereas in the first special game state (high probability, time saving), "music" and "premier" are It cannot be changed (the other three types can be changed), and in the second special game state (low probability / time saving), the "music" cannot be changed (the other four types can be changed) (the other four types can be changed). See FIG. 10 (a)). That is, in the first special game state, the "music" and "premier" cannot be the target game specifications, and in the second special game state, the "music" cannot be the target game specifications.

As described above, in the first special game state, "music" and "premier" cannot be the target game specifications, and in the second special game state, "music" cannot be the target game specifications. Whatever the reason for not being able to do so. For example, the fact that the "musical piece" cannot be changed in the first special game state or the second special game state is a state that is advantageous to the player, so in order to emphasize that it is a state that is advantageous to the player, "dedicated" in each game state. The reason may be that "background music" is output. In addition, the reason why "premier" cannot be changed in the first special game state is that the first special game state is easy to win a big hit, and even if the probability of occurrence of the premier effect is not increased, the premier effect is better than the normal game state. The reason may be that the condition is likely to occur.

On the premise of such a configuration, for example, it is assumed that "premier" is set as the target game specification in the normal game state, and the transition to the first special game state occurs while maintaining it. In this case, any one of "volume", "light intensity", and "auto button" is automatically set as the target game specification (see FIG. 10B). That is, those that can be changed even in the first special game state are automatically set as the target game specifications. Further, for example, it is assumed that the "musical piece" is set as the target game specification in the normal game state, and the transition to the second special game state occurs while maintaining it. In this case, any one of "volume", "light intensity", "premier", and "auto button" is automatically set as the target game specification (see FIG. 10 (c)). That is, what can be changed even in the second special game state is automatically set as the target game specification. Further, although not shown, for example, it is assumed that "premier" is set as the target game specification in the second game state, and the transition to the first special game state occurs while maintaining it. In this case, any one of "volume", "light intensity", and "auto button" is automatically set as the target game specification.

As described above, in this example, there has been a transition from a game state in which a certain game specification is the target game specification (previous game state) to a game state in which the certain game specification cannot be changed (later game state). In this case, a game specification different from the certain game specification that can be changed even in a later game state is automatically set as the target game specification (the target game specification is automatically changed). As a result, when shifting to a certain game state, it is possible to prevent the game specification that cannot be changed in the certain game state from shifting to the certain game state while being the target game specification.

〇Specific example 1-2 (an example in which specific example 1-1 is further embodied)
As described in the first specific example 1-1 above, when the game state is changed from the previous game state to the later game state, the target game specification is automatically switched to another game specification that can be changed even in the later game state. In some cases (hereinafter, the specifications that are automatically set as the target game specifications are referred to as automatic setting specifications). On the premise of such a configuration, it is preferable that the game specification as the automatic setting specification is a "state-independent specification" that can be changed regardless of the game state.

Assuming the settings described in Specific Example 1-1 above, among the five game specifications of "volume", "light intensity", "music", "premier", and "auto button", "volume", "Light intensity" and "auto button" can be said to be "state-independent specifications" that can be targeted game specifications regardless of the game state, while "music" and "premier" are depending on the game specifications. It can be said that it is a "state-dependent specification" that cannot be a target game specification. Therefore, it is preferable that any one of the state-independent specifications of "volume", "light intensity", and "auto button" is an automatic setting specification. In the examples shown in FIGS. 10 (b) and 10 (c), "volume", which is one of the "state-independent specifications", is an automatic setting specification.

By doing so, when the transition of the gaming state as described in Specific Example 1-1 occurs, one of the state-independent specifications is selected without considering the gaming state of the transition destination (the later gaming state). Control is simple because it can be set as a new target game specification.

〇Specific example 1-3 (modification example of specific examples 1-1 and 1-2)
When the game state shifts, the game specifications (one of the state-independent specifications) set as the above "automatic setting specifications" shall be set without exception. For example, if the "volume" is set to the "automatic setting specification", the "volume" is always set as the target game specification when the game state shifts (when a new game state starts). Suppose it is in. In other words, if the target game specification at the end of the previous game state is "volume", it is maintained even in the later game state (see FIG. 11A), and at the end of the previous game state. If the target game specification in is other than "volume", the target game specification shall be automatically changed to "volume" by shifting to the later game state. For example, when the target game specification at the end of the normal game state (previous game state) is the "auto button", and then the game shifts to the first special game state (later game state) (FIG. 10 (a)). As shown in, the "auto button" can be the target game specification even in the first special game state.) The target game specification is changed to "volume" as a result of the transition to the first special game state. The configuration is automatically changed (see FIG. 11B).

If the game state shifts, the current target game specifications may not be changed depending on the game state of the transfer destination. Therefore, the current target game specifications are the target game specifications in the game state of the transfer destination. Regardless of whether or not the game state can be changed to, any of the state-independent specifications is always set as the target game specification when the game state shifts. By doing this, the control becomes simpler.

〇Specific example 1-4
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the latter is more "conspicuous" than the former by setting the specification image 30 in the emphasized mode to be larger than the specification image 30 in the basic mode. The method of making the image stand out is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, it is conceivable that the specification image 30 in the basic mode is displayed in monochrome, and the specification image 30 in the enhanced mode is displayed in color.

〇Specific example 1-5
In the present embodiment, it has been explained that the operation of the operation unit 20 is set as the establishment of the display condition, but it is also conceivable to set other conditions as the display condition. For example, it is conceivable that the operation of the effect button 25, which is an operation means different from that of the operation unit 20, is set as the establishment of the display condition.

The display condition is a condition in which the specification image 30 (operation assist image 32) is displayed in a specific state, and is a condition that is satisfied when the player's intention to change the game specification is recognized. preferable. When changing the game specifications, it is possible that the player mistakenly operates the effect button 25 that is different from the operation unit 20, so when the effect button 25 is operated in a specific state, the specifications will be triggered by that. The configuration is such that the image 30 (operation auxiliary image 32) is displayed. However, the operation during the operation request effect in which the operation of the effect button 25 is required (during the operation valid period in which the operation of the effect button 25 is reflected in the effect) is excluded.

〇Specific example 1-6
Although the operation unit 20 described in the above embodiment is a physical structure (key), the game specifications may be changed by operating a touch panel or the like.

〇Specific example 1-7
Some of the game specifications that can be changed in the normal state are configured so that they cannot be changed in the specific state. For example, it is possible to change the state of each of "volume", "light intensity", "music", "premier", and "auto button" in the normal state, but "volume" in the specific state. , The state of "light intensity" can be changed, but other than that, it cannot be changed.

The "volume" and "light amount" are related to the magnitude of the output of the effect (the output of the element recognized by sight or hearing), and are not related to the content of the effect. Therefore, it is possible to change the "volume" and "light intensity" through the changing effect (whether or not they are in a specific state). Since the other game specifications are related to the content of the production, they can be changed in the normal state, but cannot be changed in the specific state.

It should be noted that the game specifications other than the "volume" and the "light amount" may be set so as to be changeable through the effect during fluctuation. For example, whether or not to generate the premier effect is determined at the time when the changing effect is started, so that the "premier" may be changed regardless of whether or not it is in a specific state. In other words, it is possible to change the state of each of "volume", "light intensity", "music", "premier", and "auto button" when in the normal state, but "volume" when in a specific state. , "Light intensity" and "Premier" states can be changed, and other states cannot be changed.

4) Automatic operation function 4-1) Automatic operation mode The above-mentioned automatic operation function (game specification of "auto button") will be described below. The gaming machine according to the present embodiment can execute an operation request effect (which constitutes a part of the changing effect) that urges the player to operate the effect button 25, which is a kind of operation means. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that an operation means other than the effect button 25 for which the operation request is made is provided (a configuration in which two or more types of operation means for the effect are provided). In the operation request effect, the operation valid period is set, and the operation during the operation valid period is reflected in the effect. As the operation mode prompted by the player, "single operation" (instructions such as "press" and "PUSH" are issued) for prompting the player to operate the effect button 25 only once, and "continuous operation" for continuous operation ( It is conceivable that an instruction such as "continuous hitting" is issued), a "maintenance operation" (an instruction such as "long press" is issued) for maintaining the operated state (pressed if it is a "button"), and the like.

The automatic operation function (auto button function) is such that the effect button 25 is reflected in the effect even if the effect button 25 is not actually operated in the operation request effect (operation valid period). That is, it is a function that is reflected in the production as if a "virtual operation" was performed. Since the automatic operation function itself is known, detailed description thereof will be omitted. As described above, in the present embodiment, the modes of the automatic operation function are "OFF mode" (automatic operation OFF mode), "partially automatic mode" (partially automatic operation mode), and "fully automatic mode" (fully automatic operation). Three types of modes) are set (see FIG. 12).

The "OFF mode" is a mode in which all operation request effects are not subject to automatic operation (see FIG. 12). That is, no "virtual operation" occurs during the operation valid period, and the effect is not reflected in the effect unless the effect button 25 is actually operated. Regarding the game specifications of "automatic operation", it can be said that the "OFF mode" is the default mode.

The "partial auto mode" is a mode in which a part of the operation request effect is the target of the automatic operation, but the other part is not the target of the automatic operation. Hereinafter, the operation request effect that is the target of the automatic operation in the state where the "partial auto mode" is set is referred to as the first operation request effect, and the operation request effect that is not the target of the automatic operation is referred to as the second operation request effect. In some cases (see FIG. 12). Although a "virtual operation" occurs when the first operation request effect is generated while the "partial auto mode" is set, the second operation request is performed when the "partial auto mode" is set. When the effect occurs, the "virtual operation" does not occur.

In the "fully automatic mode", all of the operation request effects are subject to automatic operation (see FIG. 12). That is, regardless of whether it is the first operation request effect or the second operation request effect, a "virtual operation" occurs when the "fully automatic mode" is set.

If an operation request effect that is the target of an automatic operation occurs while "partial auto mode" or "full auto mode" is set, the timing at which the "virtual operation" is executed is appropriate. Can be set. For example, in an effect that requires a single operation, a virtual operation may occur at an intermediate point during the operation valid period. Further, in an effect that requires a single operation, when the actual operation is performed before the timing when the virtual operation occurs, the actual operation may or may not be effective. May be. That is, even when the operation request effect that is the target of the automatic operation occurs, the actual operation may be reflected or the actual operation may not be reflected. In the former case, if the actual operation is performed before the timing when the virtual operation occurs in the effect that requires the one-shot operation, the virtual operation does not occur. In the latter case, it is set that a virtual operation always occurs.

4-2) Second operation request effect As described above, whether or not the automatic operation is executed while the "partial auto mode" is set is the first operation request effect or the second operation request effect. It depends on whether it is. The second operation request effect (see FIG. 13B) is the result of the winning / failing lottery (the result of the winning / failing lottery corresponding to the changing effect including the operation request effect) triggered by the operation of the effect button 25 during the operation valid period. (Hereinafter, it may be referred to as the result of the winning / failing lottery). That is, the second operation request effect is executed as a part of the (super) reach effect whose success or failure is indicated by the ending. Specifically, the operation of the effect button 25 is requested immediately before the end of the reach effect (see FIG. 13 (b-1)), and as a result of the operation, the end according to the result of the corresponding win / loss lottery is reached. That's what it means. In other words, the operation in the second operation request effect is set as a "branch" immediately before the result is determined.

The reach effect (second operation request effect) is triggered by the operation of the effect button 25 during the operation valid period, and when the response win / fail lottery result is a big hit, the result is a hit (FIG. 13 (b-2). ), And when it is off, it is considered to lead to the end for off (see FIG. 13 (b-3)). With such a configuration, any specific mode of the reach effect may be used (the above-mentioned so-called "battle effect" or the like can be exemplified). In addition, when the result of the lottery for winning or failing is a big hit, there is also a mode in which a reversal (revival) indicating that it was actually a big hit occurs after pretending to have reached the end for losing. If such a reversal occurs, it may be temporarily shifted to the ending for losing), and it shall be included in the ending according to the result of the lottery.

Since it is configured in this way, in the state where the "partial auto mode" is set, the effect button 25 is used for the second operation request effect that occurs as a "branch" immediately before the result of the corresponding win / loss lottery is known. The result of the lottery will be revealed when the actual operation is performed. In other words, "important operations" for the player (operations that the player attaches great importance to as an opportunity to determine the correctness) require actual operations even when the "partial auto mode" is set. For other first operation request effects (effects that are less important than the second operation request effects), the actual operation of the effect button 25 is not necessary if "partial auto mode" is set. (A virtual operation occurs). In other words, in the "partial auto mode", among the operation request effects, the automatic operation function is expressed for those with low "importance", but the automatic operation function is not expressed for those with high "importance". , The actual operation is required. As in the case of the second operation request effect of the present embodiment, if the result of the corresponding win / loss lottery is known as a result of the actual operation, even in the state where the "partial auto mode" is set, (effect). It is possible to give the impression that the player himself has won the jackpot (by operating the button 25).

However, depending on the player, it is known that whether or not to operate the effect button 25 in the operation request effect has nothing to do with the size of the actual profit (ball output), and the importance of the operation request effect etc. Regardless, you may find it cumbersome to operate. Based on this, in the present embodiment, an "all-auto mode" in which the automatic operation function is expressed is prepared regardless of whether it is the first operation request effect or the second operation request effect. However, it does not deny that the configuration does not have a mode corresponding to the "fully automatic mode".

It can be said that the first operation request effect has a lower "importance" than the second operation request effect, but the second operation request effect is a character on the effect triggered by the operation of the effect button 25. For example, a “line effect” (see FIG. 13 (a)) in which the lines of the above are displayed (or output as voice) can be exemplified.

4-3) Hereinafter, specific examples in which the above-mentioned items related to the automatic operation 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 2-1
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the second operation request effect shifts to the end where the target winning / failing lottery is determined with the operation during the operation valid period as a trigger, but the operation request effect other than such an aspect is also the first. (2) It may be a setting included in the operation request effect. That is, not only the effect that requires the operation as a "branch" before the result is determined, but also the other effects may be included in the second operation request effect as the effect has a high "importance". ..

〇Specific example 2-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the second operation request effect shifts to the end where the target winning / failing lottery is determined with the operation during the operation valid period as a trigger. The second operation request effect does not have to be distinguished. That is, the first operation request effect and the second operation request effect may not be separated according to the "importance".

Further, for example, the mode in which the second operation request effect is determined by lottery may be used. When the "partial auto mode" is set, the lottery is executed when it is determined that the operation request effect is generated in the changing effect, and if the lottery is won, the operation request effect is performed. It is assumed that the automatic operation function is manifested in (the operation request effect is treated as the second operation request effect). By doing so, the operation request effect in which the automatic operation function is expressed changes randomly.

〇Specific example 2-3
It is assumed that two or more modes are set as "partial auto mode". For example, it is assumed that "partially auto mode A" and "partially auto mode B" are set. It is assumed that "partially auto mode A" and "partially auto mode B" are different in that the number of operation request effects that are regarded as the second operation request effect is different. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, there are ten types of operation request effects 1 to 10. When "partial auto mode A" is set, the six types of operation request effects 1 to 6 are treated as the first operation request effect, and the four types of operation request effects 7 to 10 are treated as the second operation request effect. do. On the other hand, when "partially auto mode B" is set, eight types of operation request effects 1 to 8 are treated as the first operation request effect, and two types of operation request effects 9 and 10 are treated as the second operation request effect. It shall be. It is assumed that the number of types of the operation request effect, which is the second operation request effect, is larger in the "partial auto mode A" than in the "partial auto mode B". Since the probability that various operation request effects will occur does not change regardless of whether "partial auto mode A" or "partial auto mode B" is set, "partial auto mode A" is set. It can be said that the automatic operation function is expressed more frequently when "partially auto mode B" is set than when "partially auto mode B" is set.

It should be noted that the difference between "partially auto mode A" and "partially auto mode B" shall be explained to the player. For example, in the operation assist image 32, a display is made indicating that the automatic operation occurrence probability is relatively low for "partial auto mode A", and the automatic operation occurrence probability is relatively low for "partial auto mode B". A sign indicating that it is high shall be made.

The automatic operation leads to the reduction of the operation load of the player, but the degree to which the operation load is desired to be reduced differs depending on the player. Based on this, it is preferable to set two or more "partially auto modes" in which the frequency of expression of the automatic operation function is different as in this example.

In addition, the "type" of the operation request effect shall be distinguished by whether or not they are identified by the player. Even if the elements for suggesting the jackpot reliability (so-called chance up) are different, what is recognized by the player as the same type of production is considered to be the same type of operation request production.

In the case of the above settings, the operation request effect 9, 10 which is the second operation request effect regardless of which of "partial auto mode A" and "partial auto mode B" is set. It is advisable to set the two types so that the result of the lottery for success or failure is known when the operation is performed during the valid period of the operation. In other words, regarding the operation request effect that occurs as a branch just before the result is determined, the automatic operation function is not expressed regardless of whether it is "partially auto mode A" or "partially auto mode B". do. Then, the automatic operation function is not expressed when "partially auto mode A" is set, but the automatic operation function is expressed when "partially auto mode B" is set. The two types are not the operation request effects that occur as a branch just before the result is determined, but the effects that are less "important" than that.

〇Specific example 2-4
In the situation where "partial auto mode" is set, the operation request effect (first operation request effect) that is not the target of automatic operation (the automatic operation function is not expressed) and the target of automatic operation (automatic operation). It is assumed that the player can identify the operation request effect (second operation request effect) from the image displayed in the operation request effect (during the operation valid period). For example, in the operation request effect, an operation image 28 that urges the player to operate the operation means (the operation image 28 can be said to be an image in which the operation request effect is generated) is displayed. The aspect of the operation image 28 is different depending on whether or not the operation request effect is the target of the automatic operation.

For example, as the operation image 28, basically, an image showing the effect button 25 which is an operation means for prompting the operation (hereinafter, may be referred to as an operation target display 281) and an image showing the operation mode of the effect button 25 (hereinafter, may be referred to as an operation target display 281). Hereinafter, the display including the operation mode display 282) is displayed (see FIGS. 15 (a-1) and 15 (b-1)). The operation mode display 282 includes characters such as "press" for a single operation, "continuous hits" for a continuous operation, and "long press" for a maintenance operation. It is exemplified that the inclusion is displayed.

On the premise of this, in the operation request effect (second operation request effect) that is not the target of the automatic operation, the operation image 28 including both the operation target display 281 and the operation mode display 282 is displayed (FIG. 15 (a-1). ) On the other hand, in the operation request effect (first operation request effect) that is the target of the automatic operation, the operation image 28 including one of the operation target display 281 and the operation mode display 282 and not including the other is displayed (FIG. 15). (Refer to (a-2)) Set. Since it is not necessary to actually operate the effect button 25 in the first operation request effect, it is assumed that the operation image 28 in which the operation request is not emphasized as compared with the second operation request effect is displayed. If the operation image 28 is not displayed at all in the first operation request effect (neither the operation target display 281 nor the operation mode display 282 is displayed), it may not be known that the operation request effect is generated. Therefore, it is advisable to set one to be displayed but the other not to be displayed as in this example.

More preferably, in the first operation request effect, the operation target display 281 is displayed as the operation image 28, but the operation mode display 282 is not displayed (see FIG. 15 (a-2)). Since the operation mode display 282 (display of characters such as "press") is the operation instruction itself to the player, it may be easy to understand that the operation mode display 282 is not displayed and the actual operation is unnecessary.

Further, as another example, the operation image 28 may include a display (period display 283) such as a meter indicating the operation valid period, depending on whether or not the operation request effect is the target of the automatic operation. It is conceivable that the operation image 28 may or may not include the period display 283 or not may be set differently. For example, in the operation request effect (second operation request effect) that is not the target of the automatic operation, the operation image 28 including the period display 283 is displayed (see FIG. 15 (b-1)), while the operation request effect is the target of the automatic operation. In the operation request effect (first operation request effect), the operation image 28 that does not include the period display 283 is displayed (see FIG. 15 (b-2)). Since it is not necessary to actually operate the effect button 25 for the first operation request effect, it is not necessary to indicate the operation valid period, and the period display 283 is not displayed.

Further, as another example (not shown), the operation image 28 displayed in the operation request effect that is the target of the automatic operation is smaller than the operation image 28 displayed in the operation request effect that is not the target of the automatic operation. It is conceivable to do. That is, in the former case, it is not necessary to actually operate the effect button 25, so that the mode is less conspicuous than the operation image 28 displayed in the latter case (the operation request is not emphasized). Based on the same idea, the operation image 28 displayed in the operation request effect that is the target of the automatic operation is monochrome, and the operation image 28 displayed in the operation request effect that is not the target of the automatic operation is in color. May be. Further, the operation image 28 displayed in the operation request effect that is the target of the automatic operation is semi-transparent (a mode in which the background image can be seen through), and the operation displayed in the operation request effect that is not the target of the automatic operation. The image 28 may be configured to be opaque (a mode in which the background image is not transparent).

Even when the "fully automatic mode" is set, it may be controlled as described above. When the "fully automatic mode" is set, all the operation request effects are the targets of the automatic operation. Therefore, when the operation request effect occurs, FIGS. 15 (a-2) and (b-2) and (b-2) are all included. ) Is displayed. However, it can be said that it is significant that the mode of the operation image 28 is controlled as described above in the "partial auto mode" in which the target and the non-target of the automatic operation are mixed and generated.

〇Specific example 2-5
With the "partial auto mode" set, certain operation request effects (hereinafter referred to as specific operation request effects in the description of this example) may be subject to automatic operation or may be automatic. The setting may not be the target of the operation. Then, the jackpot reliability of the response win / fail lottery result is different depending on whether the specific operation request effect is the target of the automatic operation or not. In the specific operation request effect that is the target of the automatic operation, it is preferable that the timing at which the virtual operation occurs is predetermined. For example, when the specific operation request effect that requires a single operation is the target of the automatic operation, the timing at which the virtual operation occurs is set to be the middle point of the operation valid period. As a result, the player can determine whether or not the operation request effect is the target of the automatic operation if the player waits until the timing.

If the target of the automatic operation is set to have higher jackpot reliability than the case of not the target (see FIG. 16), it is expected that the automatic operation will be performed during the operation valid period in the specific operation request effect. The playability of watching while watching (expecting that the result of the automatic operation will be notified of the jackpot) will be realized. On the other hand, if the setting that is not the target of automatic operation has higher jackpot reliability than the case that is the target (setting opposite to FIG. 16), the situation that oneself should actually operate occurs. The playability that you can expect a big hit is realized.

5) Hidden game specification change function 5-1) Hidden game specification The gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a hidden game specification change function. The "hidden game specification" is a game specification disclosed to the player that it can be changed (specifications such as the above-mentioned "volume", "light intensity", "music", "premier", and "auto button". Is disclosed to the player that it can be changed by displaying the specification image 30), but is a game specification that "everyone knows". In other words, the method of changing the hidden game specifications is not disclosed (however, there is a possibility that it will be known in magazines, the Internet, etc.), and changing the hidden game specifications is a so-called "tricks" element ( It was installed as a so-called back button effect). Hereinafter, the hidden game specification may be referred to as a specific game specification.

Various specifications can be considered to be set as the specific game specifications (what kind of effect the change of the specific game specifications has can be set as appropriate). However, in light of the fact that the specific game specifications are specifications that can be changed when the jackpot is won (before the start of the jackpot game), it is preferable that the specifications related to the jackpot are set as the specific game specifications. ..

In the present embodiment, the music output during the jackpot game (the jackpot middle music) can be selected from a plurality of types of selectable music, and the opening of the selectable music is set as a change of the specific game specification. ing. Specifically, it is as follows. Ten kinds of songs (candidate songs) are prepared in advance as songs that can be output as big hit songs. However, at the so-called first hit (when the jackpot is won in the normal game state), only a part of the ten kinds of songs (for example, two kinds) is set as selectable songs (the rest cannot be selected). ). After that, every time a series of chans (winning a big hit in a special game state) occurs, candidate songs that could not be selected at the time of the previous big hit are added as selectable songs. In other words, basically, selectable songs are added (opened) by stacking consecutive chans. On the premise of such a configuration, in the present embodiment, it is set as a change of the specific game specification that all (ten kinds) candidate songs are added (opened) as selectable songs. In other words, even if you do not repeat consecutive chans, when the "operation conditions are met during a specific period" explained in detail below, all candidate songs will be selectable songs in the subsequent jackpot game (all songs open). Occurs.

5-2) Specific period and operation conditions In order to change the specific game specifications, it is necessary to operate the effect button 25, which is a kind of operation means, during the specific period. Specifically, it is necessary to operate the effect button 25 so as to satisfy a predetermined operation condition during a specific period. The specific period is as follows.

When the result of the winning / failing lottery is a big hit, a "privilege" called a big hit game is given. In the jackpot game, a unit game (round) in which the big winning area 906 is opened until a predetermined closing condition is satisfied is repeated once or multiple times, and is the same as a known gaming machine, so detailed explanation is omitted. do. In the present embodiment, the game ball actually enters a specific area (normal start area 905 in the present embodiment) after the variable staging in which it is notified that the winning / failing lottery result is a big hit is completed. The jackpot game is started. That is, the entry of the game ball into a specific area is a condition for granting the privilege of a big hit (privilege grant condition). In the present embodiment, the normal starting area 905 also serves as a specific area, but a configuration in which a “dedicated specific area” is provided may be provided.

After the jackpot winning is notified to the player (the variable effect of notifying the jackpot winning is completed) (see FIG. 17 (a)), the game ball enters a specific area (see FIG. 17 (c)). The period until the game is started (see FIG. 17D) is a specific period. It should be noted that a specific period may be started after a predetermined time has elapsed after the big hit winning is notified to the player. In this way, the specific period is in a state where the game ends when the game ball enters the specific area, and it is confirmed that the jackpot game will be executed (privileges will be granted), but it is still possible. It can be said that the jackpot game has not been started (the privilege is not actually given).

During a specific period, an image (hereinafter, also referred to as an instruction image 40) that prompts the player to launch the game ball toward the specific area is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 17B). In the present embodiment, since the specific area (normal start area 905) is provided on the right side of the game area, the instruction image 40 indicating that the so-called right-handed hit should be performed aiming at the specific area is displayed. If the game ball is launched aiming at a specific area, the game ball enters the specific area relatively easily. Therefore, if a game ball is launched aiming at a specific area, it is highly probable that the specific period will end immediately. In order to satisfy the operation conditions described in detail later, it is necessary to operate the effect button 25 before launching the game ball aiming at a specific area.

The operating conditions can be set as appropriate, but simple "single operation" is excluded. For example, it is conceivable that the operation condition is set so that the number of operations of the effect button 25 reaches N times (N is 2 or more) during a specific period (hereinafter, the operation condition is defined as being satisfied). Sometimes referred to as the number of times condition). That is, the operation condition is not satisfied by the operation less than N times. Since N is 2 or more, the operation condition is not satisfied by one operation, that is, a single operation.

As another example, it is conceivable that the time required for the maintenance operation (long press) of the effect button 25 reaches the specified time T is set as the establishment of the operation condition (hereinafter, the operation condition is referred to as a time condition). Sometimes). That is, if the maintenance operation time does not reach the specified time T, the operation condition is not satisfied. Regarding the operation means such as a button, whether or not a single operation has been performed is usually determined based on the detection of ON / OFF (detection of "edge"), and the time of the maintenance operation (in the state of being ON). The length of the time) is usually not used to detect a single operation (judgment according to whether the maintenance operation time exceeds the specified time T is a judgment based on the presence or absence of a single operation. I'm not doing it).

By setting the number-of-times condition or the time condition as described above, it is possible to prevent the operation condition from being satisfied by performing the single-shot operation of the effect button 25 during the specific period. Since it is possible that the player unintentionally operates the effect button 25 during a specific period without knowing the existence of the specific game specification, the operation conditions should not be satisfied by a simple one-shot operation. Is preferable. It should be noted that an operation condition (a condition in which both an operation of N times and a maintenance operation exceeding T time are required) may be set by combining the number-of-times condition and the time condition as described above.

During the specific period, an image clearly showing that the specific game specification is changed by the operation of the effect button 25 (for example, an image prompting the operation of the effect button 25) is not displayed in the display area 911 (FIG. 17 (b). )reference). Since it is a "hidden" game specification, an image showing the existence of the specific game specification is not displayed during the specific period.

However, an effect suggesting the existence of the hidden game specification (operation condition) may occur during a period other than the specific period. For example, a hidden game specification such as "If you operate the button ○ times before passing to the jackpot start gate ..." ("Big hit start gate" is a specific area) while the effect during fluctuation is being executed. It is conceivable to make a display that implies the existence of. Instead of staying in "suggestion", it may be a production that clearly shows the existence of hidden game specifications.

In this way, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is novel and interesting that the "hidden gaming specifications" can be changed by using a specific period, which is the period before the privilege of the jackpot game is actually granted. It realizes a certain playability.

5-3) Hereinafter, specific examples of improvements, embodied, and modified items related to the hidden game specification changing function 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
An event that does not occur when the operation condition is not satisfied (change completion event) occurs when the operation condition is satisfied (change of the specific game specification is executed) during the specific period. And. During the specific period, the image prompting the operation of the effect button 25 is not displayed, and the operation condition is not satisfied by a simple one-shot operation. Therefore, the change completion event indicates that the operation condition is satisfied. ..

The change completion event is preferably the output of a predetermined sound effect. Since the hidden game specification change function is a so-called "back button" effect (effect known to those in the know), it is preferable to set the mode so that the change of the specific game specification is only "implied". That is, the sound effect is not a sound indicating the completion of the change of the specific game specification (for example, a sound including the word "open all songs"), but is merely a simple electronic sound.

However, it does not deny that the change completion event is a mode that clearly indicates that the change of the specific game specification has been completed (the operation condition has been satisfied). For example, a change completion image (an image clearly indicating that "all songs are open" in the present embodiment) that clearly shows the effect of the change in the specific game specification may be displayed in the display area 911. (However, such a configuration has the disadvantage that it easily spreads even though it is a "back button" effect).

〇Specific example 3-2
As described in the above embodiment, during the specific period, the instruction image 40 indicating that the game ball should be launched aiming at the specific area is displayed in the display area 911. The instruction image 40 is set so as not to be displayed from the start time of the specific period (see FIG. 18). Specifically, the instruction image 40 is not displayed during the period from the start of the specific period to the elapse of the predetermined time (first half portion) (see FIG. 18B), and in the second half portion after the first half portion is completed. The instruction image 40 is displayed (see FIG. 18C). Since the first half part is still a part of the specific period, the jackpot game is started even if the game ball enters the specific area in the first half part (the instruction image 40 is not displayed).

If the instruction image 40 is displayed at the same time as the start of the specific period or immediately after the start, there is a high possibility that the player will shoot the game ball accordingly. In most cases, when the game ball is fired, the game ball enters a specific area and the specific period ends, so that the effect button 25 that satisfies the operation conditions cannot be operated during the specific period. It ends up. Even a player who knows the existence of a specific game specification (back button) and intends to change the specific game specification at the time of winning a big hit, involuntarily launches a game ball by displaying the instruction image 40. It is thought that it often happens. Based on this, it is preferable to prevent the instruction image 40 from being displayed from the beginning of the specific period as in this example so that the situation where the specific period is unexpectedly ended is less likely to occur.

Contrary to this example, if the instruction image 40 is displayed from the start of the specific period, the existence of the specific game specification (back button) is less likely to be known. That is, since it is highly probable that the game ball is fired according to the instruction image 40 and the specific period ends immediately, it can be said that there is an advantage that the specific game specification (back button) is difficult to spread.

〇Specific example 3-3
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the specific game specification is a "hidden" game specification, but the predetermined game specification is changed by operating the effect button 25 (operation means) that satisfies the operation condition during the specific period. May be specified. For example, during a specific period, an image (condition notification image 42) such as "Open all songs by operating the button ○ times!" Is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIGS. 18 (b) and 18 (c)).

In the case of this example, it is preferable that the time when the display of the condition notification image 42 is started is earlier than the time when the display of the instruction image 40 is started (see FIGS. 18 (b) and 18 (c)). ). In this example, since the player is notified that the predetermined game specification can be changed by displaying the condition notification image 42, the specific period ends when the instruction image 40 is displayed first. It is necessary to prevent it from happening. That is, after notifying that the game specifications can be changed by the condition notification image 42, the game ball should be launched aiming at a specific area (the jackpot game starts by the entry of the game ball into the specific area). It is good to let them know. Even after shifting to the stage where the instruction image 40 is displayed, the condition notification image 42 may continue to be displayed as it is so that the player can understand how to change the game specifications (FIG. 18 (c). )reference).

〇Specific example 3-4
The configuration may be such that it is suggested or notified that an event advantageous to the player will occur when the operation condition is satisfied during the specific period. For example, when the game state after the jackpot game ends is the first special game state (high probability / shortened time), the notification sound is output when the operation condition is satisfied during the specific period, while the first special game. If the condition is not met, the notification sound is not output even if the operating conditions are satisfied. That is, it is a "back button" effect that it is possible to know in advance whether or not an event advantageous to the player occurs by operating the effect button 25 that satisfies the operation condition during a specific period.

In addition to the events related to the transition to the first special gaming state, the above-mentioned events that are advantageous to the player include that the jackpot winning is confirmed after the jackpot game is completed (so-called pending internal reams occur) and that the jackpot game is played. It is conceivable that the number of unit games (number of rounds) will be the maximum.

〇Specific example 3-5
The configuration is such that multiple operating conditions are set. For example, the operation of the effect button 25 Na times (Na is 2 or more) during the specific period as the first operation condition is Nb times (Nb> Na) during the specific period as the second operation condition. ) Is set to be operated. Then, the content of the change in the game specifications is different between the case where the first operation condition is satisfied and the case where the second operation condition is satisfied.

For example, if the first operation condition is satisfied, only eight kinds of songs (candidate songs) will be released among the ten kinds of songs (candidate songs), but the first is a jackpot game in which eight kinds of selectable songs are selected. (Ii) When the operation conditions are satisfied, all ten kinds of songs (candidate songs) are released (a jackpot game in which ten kinds of selectable songs are selected). That is, the setting is such that the degree of change in the game specifications is greater (the profit for the player is greater) as the condition that is less likely to be satisfied is satisfied among the plurality of operation conditions.

〇Specific example 3-6
The conditions under which the specific game specifications are changed are configured such that conditions different from the operation conditions (conditions related to the effect button 25 (operation means)) are set. For example, it is assumed that the above-mentioned instruction image 40 is displayed during the specific period, and the timing at which the instruction image 40 is displayed is after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the specific period. That is, it is assumed that the instruction image 40 is not displayed during the period from the start of the specific period to the elapse of a predetermined time (between T1 and T2). On the premise of this, when a game ball enters a specific area between the start of a specific period and the elapse of a predetermined time (between T1 and T2), a change in the specific game specifications shall occur. (See FIG. 20). That is, it is assumed that the condition that the game ball enters the specific area (the jackpot game is started) is the condition for the change of the specific game specification to occur while the instruction image 40 is not displayed.

Since the player usually launches the game ball toward a specific area after the instruction image 40 is displayed, it is interesting that the game specifications change when the game ball is fired on the contrary. Playability is realized.

6) Special mode 6-1) Special effect A special effect may occur as an effect that constitutes a variable effect (see FIG. 21 (a)). Compared to the case where a special effect occurs in a certain variable effect, the probability (reliability) that the winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the certain variable effect is a big hit is higher when the special effect occurs. .. In other words, the special production is a so-called "chance-up production". Any specific aspect of the special effect may be used. The special effect in the present embodiment is a so-called "cut-in effect" in which a predetermined effect image 45 is displayed (see FIG. 21 (a-2)). In addition, a configuration in which a plurality of types of such special effects are set may be used.

6-2) Types of modes In this embodiment, a plurality of modes related to the above special effects are set. The plurality of modes can be broadly divided into a "normal mode" and a "special mode" (major division) (see FIG. 21 (b)). There is a higher probability that a special effect will occur in the variable effect when the "special mode" is set than when the "normal mode" (default mode) is set. It should be noted that the probability that a special effect will occur in the variable effect is different when the special effect occurs between when the "normal mode" is set and when the "special mode" is set. It means that the jackpot reliability of is different. Since the "special mode" has a higher probability of occurrence of the special effect than the "normal mode", the jackpot reliability when the special effect occurs is lower in the "special mode" than in the "normal mode". That's what it means.

In addition, a plurality of types of modes are provided as modes included in the "special mode" (subdivision). In this embodiment, two types of "first special mode" and "second special mode" are provided (see FIG. 21 (b)). There is a higher probability that a special effect will occur in the variable effect when the "second special mode" is set than when the "first special mode" is set. As with the relationship between the "normal mode" and the "special mode", the "second special mode" has a higher probability of generating the special effect than the "first special mode", so that the special effect occurred. The jackpot reliability at the time is that the "second special mode" is lower than the "first special mode".

6-3) Mode setting As described above, in the normal state (default), the "normal mode" is set. When setting the "special mode", the effect button 25 (operation means) for a predetermined time during the standby state (a state in which the effect shifts when the effect is not executed during a certain period of time) (see FIG. 21 (c-1)). Maintain operation (hold down). That is, the operation of the effect button 25 is set with a condition for changing to the special mode (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as a change condition). In the present embodiment, the change condition is not displayed in the display area 911 during the standby state. While the so-called demo image is displayed in the standby state, the demo image does not include an image showing the change condition (showing the above operation mode) (see FIG. 21 (c-1)). .. That is, the setting of the "special mode" is installed as a "hidden (back button) function". The above change conditions are just an example. It suffices as long as it is established due to the behavior of the player. However, it is preferable that a simple "single operation" is not set as a change condition. This is because there is a high possibility that a change to the special mode will occur unintentionally.

When the above change condition is satisfied and the change to the special mode is executed, a predetermined sound effect (hereinafter, may be referred to as a change completion sound) is output from the speaker 79. The change completion sound does not clearly indicate the change to the special mode, but is just an electronic sound. However, the above change condition is not realized by a simple operation (single operation) of the effect button 25, and the fact that the change condition is satisfied is that the player who knows the existence of the special mode desires the effect button 25. Since it is possible that the operation is being performed, the player knows that the transition to the special mode has been completed by the change completion sound (the operation satisfying the change condition has been performed).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the "first special mode" and the "second special mode" are set as the special modes. Even if the change condition is satisfied and the special mode setting (transition) is executed, the player can arbitrarily decide whether to set the "first special mode" or the "second special mode". It's not a thing. Specifically, the mode determination lottery is executed when the change condition is satisfied (see FIG. 21 (c-2)), and one of a plurality of special modes is set based on the mode determination lottery. (See FIGS. 21 (c-3-1) and (c-3-2)). The specific mode (probability) of the mode determination lottery may be anything. The probability that each of the multiple types of special modes is set may be equal (equal distribution), or the probability that another type of special mode is set rather than the probability that one type of special mode is set. It may be set to have a higher value (uneven distribution). In the present embodiment, the probability that the "first special mode" is set and the probability that the "second special mode" is set are both 50%, which is the same (equal distribution).

Which of the plurality of special modes (first special mode, second special mode) is set (result of the mode determination lottery) is not notified to the player. The above-mentioned change completion sound notifies that the change from the normal mode to the special mode has been realized, but does not notify whether the first special mode or the second special mode has been set (first special mode). And the mode of the change completion sound output is the same regardless of which of the second special mode is set). As described above, since the probability that the special effect will occur differs depending on the type of the set special mode, the player cannot predict the type of the special mode set by continuously playing the game. You can, but you can't clearly tell what kind of special mode is set. At least, at the time when the change condition is satisfied (when the mode determination lottery is executed), it is not possible to determine or predict the type of the set special mode.

As described above, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to set a special mode in which the probability that the special effect occurs is higher than that in the normal mode. However, a plurality of types of the special mode are prepared. The player cannot arbitrarily determine the type of special mode to be set, and the player cannot grasp which type of special mode is set. Therefore, when the special mode is set, the playability of enjoying while predicting which type of special mode is set (high or low probability of occurrence of special effect) is realized.

The condition (reset condition) for returning from the state in which the special mode (first special mode, second special mode) is set to the state in which the normal mode is set can be appropriately set. Only one reset condition may be set, or a plurality of reset conditions may be set. In the present embodiment, it is set as one of the reset conditions that the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned off / on.

Further, as at least one of the reset conditions, it is preferable that a condition that the player can arbitrarily execute is set. This is because if such a condition is not set, the player cannot return from the special mode to the normal mode at his / her will. For example, in a situation where the special mode is set, it is conceivable that the setting is such that the maintenance operation (holding down) of the effect button 25 for a predetermined time during the standby state is set as the reset condition. That is, the condition when the transition from the normal mode to the special mode is executed is the same as the condition when the transition from the special mode to the normal mode is realized.

6-4) Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the 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 4-1
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the setting of the special mode is installed as a "hidden (back button) function", but the setting method of the special mode may be disclosed. That is, a method of setting a special mode in which the probability of occurrence of the special effect is increased is shown in the display area 911 or the like, and the special mode is set by operating various operation means (effect button 25 or operation unit 20) along the display area 911 or the like. It shall be.

For example, in the above-mentioned "premier up mode", the probability of occurrence of the premier effect increases, and the premier up mode is regarded as a "special mode" and the premier effect is regarded as a "special effect". It is assumed that the "first premier up mode" and the "second premier up mode", which have a higher probability of producing a premier effect, are set as the premier up mode. When the player operates the operation unit 20 according to the procedure described above and is requested to change from the "normal mode" to the "premier up mode" (see FIG. 22A), the mode is triggered by this. A decision lottery (see FIG. 22 (b)) is performed, and either "first premier up mode" or "second premier up mode" is set (see FIGS. 22 (c-1) and (c-2)). .. The player does not know whether the "first premier up mode" or the "second premier up mode" is set. Based on the fact that the premiere effect is more likely to occur due to hit fluctuations when the "second premier up mode" is set than when the "first premier up mode" is set. Those will enjoy while predicting which one is set.

Further, as the special mode, it may be shown to the player that there are a plurality of types of modes having different probabilities of occurrence of the special effect. For example, on the screen for setting the special mode, a character such as "The probability that the XX effect will occur changes every time" (the XX effect represents the special effect) is displayed. However, when the special mode is set, the player does not know which of the multiple types of special modes is set.

As in this example, even if the setting method of the special mode is clearly specified to the player, the player is asked which of the multiple types of special modes having different probability of occurrence of the special effect is set. If it is not known, the same action as that described in the above embodiment will be exhibited.

〇Specific example 4-2
One of a plurality of special modes is a mode in which a special effect always occurs in a variable effect (hit variation) in which the winning / failing lottery result is a big hit. For example, in a configuration in which two types of special modes (first special mode and second special mode) are set as in the above embodiment, the second special mode is a mode in which a special effect is always generated due to a hit fluctuation. And. In the first special mode, the special effect does not always occur even if the hit variation occurs (the special effect may or may not occur due to the hit variation. However, the special effect does not occur. The probability of occurrence is higher than in normal mode) (see FIG. 23 (a)).

The player cannot determine the type of special mode that has been set. Then, in the changing production that can be expected to be a big hit, in the situation where the special production is not generated, the playability expected that the first special mode is set is realized. That is, there is a possibility that the special effect will not occur after that in the situation where the special effect has not occurred in the changing effect, and if the second special mode is set, the special effect must occur in the changing effect. If it is not a big hit, a player who knows the existence of the first special mode and the second special mode (informed from magazines and the Internet) may be a big hit even if no special production occurs. Expect that the first special mode is set. That is, it is possible to enjoy the variable effect while predicting the current type of special mode including hope (and expecting that the special effect will occur after that).

In addition, in the case of the configuration as in this example, as described in the above specific example 4-1 the existence of a plurality of types of special modes is to be shown to the player (“hidden (back button)”. ) Function "). Specifically, one of the multiple types of special modes is a mode in which a special effect always occurs in the hit fluctuation (first special mode), and the other special modes do not generate a special effect in the hit fluctuation. It is good to show the player that the mode is not limited (second special mode). By doing so, the player can enjoy the above-mentioned way even if he / she does not get the information about the special mode from the magazine or the Internet.

〇Specific example 4-3 (an example in which specific example 4-2 is further embodied)
The timing at which a special effect can occur during the fluctuating effect (hereinafter, may be referred to as a specified timing) is fixed, and it is assumed that it does not occur at any other timing. For example, after the reach is established (see FIG. 23 (b-1)), the timing before shifting to the so-called super reach effect (the effect in which the result of the winning / failing lottery is shown by the ending) (see FIG. 23 (b-3)) is set. The configuration is set as a specified timing at which a special effect (see FIG. 23 (b-2)) can occur. It should be noted that the specified timing does not come in every variable production. In the above example, if the reach is not established, the specified timing does not occur (there is no possibility that a special effect will occur).

By doing so, if the specified timing has passed in the variable effect, the special effect will not occur after that (in the above example, after the transition to the super reach effect, the special effect will be performed. It never happens). In other words, if the special effect does not occur when the specified timing has passed, it is determined that the special effect does not occur in the variable effect. Therefore, in the situation where the special mode is set, if the special effect does not occur after the specified timing has passed, the second special mode is set (the special effect will always occur due to the hit fluctuation). If so, there is no possibility of a big hit (see FIG. 23 (a)), so the first special mode (which may be a big hit even if no special effect occurs) is set. Players will expect to be there. That is, by following this example, it is determined whether or not the special effect is generated when the specified timing has passed, so that the playability of enjoying while expecting the type of special mode becomes clear.

〇Specific example 4-4
The configuration is such that transition between multiple types of special modes can occur. That is, not only the transition between the normal mode and the special mode (first special mode or the second special mode), but also the transition from one of the first special mode and the second special mode to the other when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied. Shall occur. It is preferable that the player cannot know that the transition between the special modes has occurred. Since the player cannot know which of the multiple special modes was set when the special mode was set, the player cannot know that the transition between the special modes has occurred. To.

The transition conditions can be set from various viewpoints. As an example, it is conceivable that the condition can be satisfied when the player plays the game continuously to some extent after setting the special mode. For example, it is conceivable to set the transition condition that the result of the winning / failing lottery is missed X times in a row. By doing so, the specifications of the changing effect (probability of occurrence of the special effect) change every time the winning / failing lottery is received X times.

As another example, the configuration may be such that whether or not the transition condition is satisfied is determined based on the passage of time. It is conceivable that the transition condition is that the lapse of a predetermined time is set, or that the RTC (real-time clock) is installed and the time (actual time) obtained by the RTC becomes the specified time.

〇Specific example 4-5
In the above embodiment, it is explained that the mode of the change completion sound output from the speaker 79 is the same regardless of which of the plurality of special modes (first special mode and second special mode) is set. However, the mode of the change completion sound may be different for each set special mode. If the first special mode and the second special mode are provided as in the above embodiment, the first change completion sound is heard when the first special mode is set, and the second special mode is set when the second special mode is set. (Ii) It is assumed that a change completion sound (a mode different from that of the first change completion sound) is output (see FIG. 24).

Since the change completion sound is only an electronic sound, it can be said that there are few players who can grasp which of the first special mode and the second special mode is set from the mode of the change completion sound. By making this example, only the player who finds the relationship between the mode of the change completion sound (difference between the first change completion sound and the second change completion sound) and the type of the set special mode can actually set it. The playability of being able to grasp the type of the special mode that has been set is realized (for such a player, which of the first special mode and the second special mode is set depending on the mode of the change completion sound is notified. It can be said that it has been done).

However, in the case of this example, if the relationship between the mode of the change completion sound and the type of the set special mode is widely known by magazines, the Internet, etc., the type of the special mode is actually notified. There is a risk that the configuration will remain the same.

〇Specific example 4-6
It is assumed that multiple types of special effects are set as special effects. The difference between the various special modes is the difference in the probability that a part of the plurality of types of special effects will occur, and the probability that the other part will occur is not different. For example, as shown in FIG. 25, the first special effect and the second special effect are set, and the first special effect is when either the first special mode or the second special mode is set. It is assumed that there is no difference in the probability of occurrence. On the other hand, the second special effect is set to have a higher probability of occurring when the second special mode is set than when the first special mode is set. It should be noted that both the first special effect and the second special effect are higher when one of the special modes is set than when the normal mode is set. By doing so, it becomes difficult to predict whether the first special mode or the second special mode is set.

〇Specific example 4-7
Although it has been explained that the various special modes (first special mode, second special mode) in the above embodiment are modes in which the probability that a special effect occurs is higher than that of the normal mode, they are special as compared with the normal mode. It may be a mode in which the probability that the effect is generated is low. That is, the degree of decrease in the probability of occurrence of the special effect based on the normal mode is different between the first special mode and the second special mode.

In addition, some of the multiple types of special modes (first special mode) are modes in which the probability of special effects occurring is lower than in normal modes, while other parts (second special mode) are. It may be configured as a mode in which the probability that a special effect is generated is higher than that in the normal mode. By doing so, the "difference in the probability of occurrence of the special effect" according to the type of the special mode becomes large, so that it is easy to predict which special mode is set.

7) Specific look-ahead effect 7-1) Background music In the gaming machine according to this embodiment, a plurality of types of music are provided as background music (BGM) that can be output from the speaker 79 while the variable effect is being executed. Has been done. The "background music" is a music that is continuously output when the variable production is being executed, and is a temporary output sound effect (winning sound, character dialogue, etc.). different. The background music does not indicate the reliability of the jackpot, except when the details are used for the specific look-ahead effect described later. In the present embodiment, when the effect sound for the production is output, it is output superimposed on the background music. That is, even when the effect sound for the production is output, the background music is output without interruption. It should be noted that not only the music that is different as a literary work, but also a certain music and a music that arranges the music, etc., that the player hears and recognizes that they are not the same are different kinds of music.

It is assumed that one or more types of normal background music and one or more types of specific background music are set as the background music. In the changing effect in the state where the specific look-ahead effect is not generated, the background music is usually output continuously. As described above, in the present embodiment, the player himself / herself can select the background music from the five types of music A to music E. That is, the music A to the music E usually correspond to the background music. The normal background music in the present embodiment is a music that is output in a state before the reach is established. That is, it is not a background song for reach production. It should be noted that the execution of the specific look-ahead effect described in detail below does not have to be configured so that the player can usually select the background music. A kind of normal background music may be output, or one of a plurality of types of normal background music is output, and the normal background music is automatically switched (the player selects it). No) may be configured.

7-2) Specific look-ahead effect The gaming machine according to the present embodiment can execute a specific look-ahead effect, which is a kind of look-ahead effect. Since the look-ahead effect itself is known, detailed description thereof will be omitted. The specific look-ahead effect is an effect that is started when the newly acquired hold information is the target hold information, triggered by the acquisition of the target hold information (note that the hold information that becomes the target hold information is "before change". Hold information "). The specific look-ahead effect is a kind of "chance (up) effect" that suggests that the winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the target pending information (hereinafter, also referred to as the target winning / failing lottery result) is more likely to be a big hit. Therefore, the target hold information is so-called "chance hold". In the drawing for explaining the specific look-ahead effect, "S" is added to the reserved symbol 10 corresponding to the target reserved information.

As described above, the specific look-ahead effect is started with the acquisition of the target hold information as an opportunity (see FIGS. 26 (a) and 26 (b) and 28). To the player, it seems that the start is started at the same time as the acquisition of the target hold information (a time lag that the player does not know is allowed). In the specific look-ahead effect, as the background music, the specific background music is output from the speaker 79 instead of the normal background music (any of the music A to the music E in the present embodiment). That is, the time when the normal background music changes to the specific background music is the start time of the specific look-ahead effect. Since it can be said that the timing at which the target hold information is acquired (the timing at which the game ball enters the starting area 904) is unpredictable by the player (a sudden event), the player suddenly sees it. Output of a background music (specific background music) different from the usual one will be started.

Since the target hold information is pre-change hold information, when the target hold information is acquired, the changing effect corresponding to the winning / failing lottery information acquired before the target hold information (hereinafter, the changing effect). Is sometimes referred to as "pre-reading start fluctuation effect (look-ahead start fluctuation)"). Assuming that the changing effect corresponding to the target pending information is "target changing effect (target variation)", "look-ahead start changing effect" is said to be a changing effect executed before "target changing effect". That is. The change from the normal background music to the specific background music occurs in the pre-reading start changing production. The specific background music is continuously output without interruption until at least the effect during the target change is started (see FIGS. 26 (c) and 28).

In the present embodiment, when the specific look-ahead effect occurs, it is determined that the specified effect is generated in the target changing effect. The prescribed production may be only one type or a plurality of types. The prescribed effect in the present embodiment is a reach effect (FIG. 27 shows a battle effect as an example) in which the result of the winning / failing lottery is shown by the ending. That is, the prescribed staging leads to a favorable ending (successful ending) for the player when the winning / failing lottery result is a big hit, and a disadvantageous ending (disadvantageous ending) to the player when the result is out of order. (See FIG. 27 (b) (c-1) (c-2)). When a specific look-ahead effect occurs, the specified effect is generated in the effect during the target change. Therefore, if the target hit / fail lottery result is a big hit, the ruled effect with a successful ending is executed, and the target win / fail lottery result is out of order. If this is the case, the prescribed staging with a disadvantageous ending will be executed as constituting the staging during the target change. The jackpot reliability is higher when the specified effect occurs than when the specified effect does not occur during the variable effect. That is, it can be said that the prescribed staging is a kind of so-called chance-up staging. It should be noted that the specified effect in the present embodiment can occur even when the specific look-ahead effect does not occur.

In the present embodiment, the specific background music is continuously uninterrupted from the time when the target hold information is acquired (see FIG. 26 (b)) to the time when the prescribed effect is started (see FIG. 27 (b)). It is output (see FIG. 28). That is, the specific look-ahead effect is an effect in which the time when the target hold information is acquired is set as the start point and the time when the specified effect is started is set as the end point. Since the "look-ahead start changing effect" is being executed at the start time and the "target changing effect" is being executed at the end time, the output of the specific background music fluctuates by two or more. It means that it spans (straddles). If one or more "another changing effect" (another variation) is executed between the "look-ahead start changing effect" and the "target changing effect", the output of the specific background music is three or more. It will be fluctuating. If the number of "other changing effects" executed between "pre-reading start changing effect" and "target changing effect" is α, the output of the specific background music is continuous over the fluctuation of "2 + α". It means that it will be output to. Since the example shown in FIGS. 26 and 27 is an example of α = 2, the output of the specific background music covers four variations (see FIG. 28). In the present embodiment, when the specified production is started, the output of the background music for the specified production is started instead of the specific background music.

As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, an interesting look-ahead effect (specific look-ahead effect) in which the output of the specific background music is suddenly started when the target hold information is acquired is performed. It is possible to do it.

Since the specific background music is continuously output at least until the time when the target changing effect is started, the fact that the specific background music is output is the result of the winning / failing lottery corresponding to the target changing effect (target winning / failing). It is easy to understand that it shows that the jackpot reliability of the lottery result) has increased.

In particular, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the specified pre-reading effect will occur in the target changing effect, but the specific background music will continue until the specified effect starts. Since it is output to, it is possible to clearly show that the output of the specific background music (generation of the specific look-ahead effect) causes the occurrence of the specified look-ahead effect (the connection between the specific look-ahead effect and the specified look-ahead effect is shown in an easy-to-understand manner). be able to).

7-3) Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the specific look-ahead effect have been improved, embodied, and modified will be described. In addition, as long as possible, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 5-1
It is assumed that the movable body 50 operates when the target hold information is acquired. By providing such a movable body 50, not only the output of the specific background music is started when the target hold information is acquired, but also the operation of the movable body 50 is generated, so that the specific look-ahead effect has occurred. It will be easier to understand (emphasize). The following can be considered as the operation mode of the movable body 50.

It is assumed that the movable body 50 can reciprocate between the original position (the position in the normal state) and the staging position which is a position different from the original position. The movable body 50 may be invisible to the player in the in-situ position. It suffices as long as it is visible to the player at least in the staging position. Since any structure (power transmission mechanism) for operating the movable body 50 may be used, the description thereof will be omitted. Further, the movable body 50 may be provided in the housing (frame) of the gaming machine and operate outside the gaming area. It should be noted that the morphology may be different depending on whether the position is in the original position or in the staging position (the morphology may change as the displacement occurs).

On the premise of this, the output of the specific background music is started when the target hold information is acquired, and the movable body 50 (see FIG. 29 (a)) located at the original position is displaced toward the staging position. Shall start. While the output of the specific background music continues as it is, the movable body 50 continues to be positioned at the staging position (see FIG. 29 (b)). With the end of the output of the specific background music (in accordance with the above embodiment, the specified production is started in the target changing production), the movable body 50 located at the production position is moved to the original position. It is assumed that the displacement is started toward the original position, that is, the position is returned to the original position (see FIG. 29 (c)). That is, the movable body 50 is located at the staging position, and the output of the specific background music is linked. By doing so, it can be understood that the specific look-ahead effect is being executed not only from the presence / absence of the output of the specific background music but also from the fact that the movable body 50 is located at the effect position. Further, when the movable body 50 is displaced from the effect position to the original position, it is grasped that the specific look-ahead effect is completed.

The following can be considered as another example of the movable body 50 (movement). For example, it is assumed that the movable body 50 does not change its position significantly, but can vibrate on the spot. It is assumed that such a movable body 50 continues to vibrate while the specific background music is output. That is, the vibration is started when the specific look-ahead effect is started (the target hold information is acquired), and the vibration is ended when the specific look-ahead effect is finished. By doing so, the occurrence and end of the specific look-ahead effect can be grasped not only by the presence / absence of the output of the specific background music but also by the presence / absence of the vibration of the movable body 50.

The movable body 50 may be temporarily operated when the target hold information is acquired. That is, the operation of the movable body 50 may be completed before the output of the specific background music is completed. For example, it is assumed that the movable body 50 temporarily vibrates when the target hold information is acquired, and the vibration ends before the specific background music ends. Even in this way, the start of the specific look-ahead effect is grasped by the movement of the movable body 50 (however, the end of the specific look-ahead effect is not grasped by the movement of the movable body 50). ..

〇Specific example 5-2
A plurality of types of specific background songs are provided, and the jackpot reliability of the target winning / failing lottery result differs depending on the type. For example, when a specific background music X and a specific background music Y which is a different music from the specific background music X are provided as the specific background music, and the output of the specific background music X is started with the acquisition of the target hold information (FIG. FIG. It is set that the jackpot reliability is higher when the output of the specific background music Y is started (see FIG. 30 (b-2)) than when the output of the specific background music Y is started (see FIG. 30 (b-1)). By doing so, when the specific background music is output, the player also pays attention to the type.

〇Specific example 5-3
It is assumed that there are cases where the output of the specific background music continues up to a predetermined point in time (continuation mode) and cases where it does not (non-continuation mode). In the former case, the jackpot reliability of the target win / fail lottery result will increase, but in the latter case, the jackpot reliability of the target win / fail lottery result will not increase (the latter case is more advantageous to the player than the former case). Is). That is, it is set that whether or not the output of the specific background music is continued is a branch of whether or not the chance-up effect due to the specific look-ahead effect occurs. For example, the continuation mode (see FIG. 31 (a)) that the output of the specific background music continues until the start time of the target changing effect or later, and the end before the start time of the target changing effect. It is conceivable to use a discontinuity mode (see FIG. 31 (b)). In the discontinuity mode, the player understands that the chance-up effect does not occur because the output of the specific background music does not continue until the start time of the effect during the target change. In addition, in the case of the discontinuity mode, it may be set to determine that the target winning / failing lottery result is out of order (big hit reliability = 0%).

In the case of this example, the setting may be such that the probability of continuation is suggested according to the type of the specific background music. For example, there is a possibility that the continuation mode will be obtained when the output of the specific background music N of a different type is started than when the output of the specific background music M is started with the acquisition of the target hold information. Set to a high setting. By doing so, when the specific background music is output, the player also pays attention to the type.

〇Specific example 5-4
When the specific background music is output, it is assumed that the production sounds other than the background music (excluding the electronic sounds output when the game specifications are changed and the sounds not related to the progress of the game) are not output. That is, it is assumed that only the specific background music is continuously output from the speaker 79. By doing so, it is emphasized that the specific background music is output, and it is more clearly shown that the specific look-ahead effect is generated.

〇Specific example 5-5
It is assumed that the background music output during the specified production is a specific background music (at least the specific background music is output from the start of the specified production to the lapse of a predetermined time). That is, the background music of the regulation effect that is determined to occur in the target changing effect due to the occurrence of the specific look-ahead effect is the same as the background music indicating that the specific look-ahead effect has occurred. By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the occurrence of the specific look-ahead effect indicates the occurrence of the specified effect.

Further, in the case of this example, the specific background music output as the specific look-ahead effect can be continuously output even after the specified effect is started (see FIG. 32). That is, since the background music of the specific look-ahead effect and the background music of the specified effect are the same, the output of the specific background music is started with the acquisition of the target hold information, and even after the specified effect is started, the specific background music is displayed. It can be continuously output.

〇Specific example 5-6
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the change from the normal background music to the specific background music occurs when the target hold information is acquired, but the configuration may be such that the normal background music is not output. That is, on the premise that the background music is not output in the normal state, the output of the specific background music may be started when the hold information (target hold information) that becomes a chance is acquired.

8) Image displacement effect 8-1) Image displacement effect The gaming machine according to the present embodiment can execute an image displacement effect as a kind of effect constituting the variable effect. When the image displacement effect occurs in a certain changing effect, the jackpot reliability of the winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the changing effect becomes higher than in the case where the image displacement effect does not occur. That is, the image displacement effect is a so-called chance-up effect.

The image displacement effect is also generally referred to as a "shake effect" or the like. The basic mode of the image displacement effect is as if the reference image 60 is displaced from the reference state (see FIG. 33A) in which the reference image 60 is displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91 with respect to the display area 911. It changes to the displacement state displayed in (see FIG. 33 (b)). The reference image 60 is an image displayed in the display area 911 in the reference state. In the present embodiment, the image displayed in the entire display area 911 in the reference state is set as the reference image 60. However, only a part of the image displayed in the display area 911 in the reference state may be displaced as the reference image 60. The reference image 60 may be either a still image or a moving image, but the content of the image represented by the reference image 60 is maintained in a mode that can be identified by the player from the reference state to the displacement state. By doing so, the player receives the impression that the image displayed in the reference state is displaced with respect to the display area 911.

Various modes of displacement of the reference image 60 with respect to the display area 911 can be considered. In the present embodiment, the reference image 60 is displayed (three-dimensionally displaced) as if it were displaced with respect to the plane direction (meaning the direction along the display area 911 of the display device 91; the same applies hereinafter). Display as if) is made. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the display as if the reference image 60 is rotated so that the left edge of the reference image 60 faces the back side and the right edge of the reference image 60 faces the front side is displayed. Will be done. However, such a displacement mode is only an example. The reference image 60 may be displayed as if it was displaced along the plane direction (either up, down, left, or right) (display as if it was displaced two-dimensionally), or the reference image may be displayed. It may be displayed as if the 60 is displaced to the back (rear). Further, the mode may be such that the displacement amount of the reference image 60 changes with the passage of time (for example, the mode in which the reference image 60 shakes). Further, the contour shape of the reference image 60 may be changed (for example, the contour of the reference image 60 may be distorted). Further, the aspect may be such that a part thereof is located outside the display area 911 due to the displacement of the reference image 60 (a mode in which a part is cut off). Further, the reference image 60 may be divided into a plurality of parts, and each part may be displayed as if it is displaced with respect to the display area 911.

Further, in the displacement state of the image displacement effect, the frame image 60K along the outer edge of the reference image 60 is displayed (see FIG. 33 (b)). The frame image 60K indicates that it is a portion corresponding to the outer edge of the display area 911 in the reference state. In this embodiment, the frame image 60K is not displayed in the reference state. That is, since the image displacement effect is an effect in which the reference image 60 is displayed as if it is displaced with respect to the display area 911, the frame image 60K is displayed in the displaced state in order to express the displacement. It can be said that the frame image 60K is a portion representing the outer shape of the reference image 60 in the displaced state. The player receives the impression that the outer edge of the display area 911 in the reference state is displaced to the position displayed as the frame image 60K in the displaced state. Since the display area 911 roughly has a substantially rectangular shape, the frame image 60K in the displaced state is three-dimensional if the reference image 60 is three-dimensionally displaced as in the present embodiment. It is considered to be a mode that seems to exhibit a square shape in a typical expression (a substantially parallel quadrilateral shape in a plan view). In the present embodiment, from the reference state to the displacement state, the frame image 60K gradually changes its shape so as to gradually move away from the outer edge of the display area 911, and finally arrives at the embodiment as shown in the figure. The frame image 60K may not be displayed at all.

The reference image 60 in this embodiment includes a decorative symbol 80 (see FIG. 33 (b)). Specifically, the reference image 60 is at least a decorative pattern 80 and a background image 85 displayed as a background thereof (note that the background image 85 is omitted in drawings other than the drawings for explaining the image displacement effect). ) Includes. If the image layer displaying the decorative symbol 80 and the image layer displaying the background image 85 are separate layers, and the former layer is set in front of the latter layer, the background image is used as the background of the decorative symbol 80. It is possible to construct the aspect in which 85 is displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the deviation of the reference image 60 with respect to the display area 911 is realistically expressed, the continuity of the fluctuation of the decorative symbol 80 (decorative symbol group 80 g) is maintained even in the displaced state (the continuous variation of the decorative symbol 80 (decorative symbol group 80 g) is maintained. It is set to continue to fluctuate). That is, in the reference state, the image of the changing effect (decorative symbol 80) executed in the entire display area 911 is displayed in the reference image 60 (inside the frame image 60K) in the displacement state. Become.

Further, the reference image 60 in the present embodiment includes the reserved symbol 10 (see FIG. 33 (b)). That is, as the reference state changes to the displacement state, the reserved symbol 10 is also deformed and displaced. By including the reserved symbol 10 in this way, it is possible to further enhance the impression that the reference image 60 appears to be displaced with respect to the display area 911. When new hit / fail determination information (pre-variation hold information) is acquired in the displacement state, the new hold symbol 10 is displayed on the reference image 60.

The reference image 60 in this embodiment does not include the specification image 30. Since the specification image 30 is an image for showing that the game specifications such as the volume can be changed even while the effect is being changed, when the image displacement effect is generated so that it can be grasped ( The aspect of the specification image 30 is maintained even when the change to the displacement state occurs). However, it does not deny that the reference image 60 includes the specification image 30. By doing so, there is an advantage that the effect of making the reference image 60 appear to be "shifted" becomes higher.

8-2) Background music The background music (BGM) output from the speaker 79 changes from the normal background music (see FIG. 33 (a)) to the specific background music (FIG. 33 (Fig. 33)) when the reference state changes to the displacement state. b) Change to). The normal background music and the specific background music are as described in "7) 7-1)". However, regarding the specific background music, the specific background music described in "Structure in which the specific background music peculiar to the image displacement effect is set (the above" 7) 7-1) "and the specific background music used for the image displacement effect are It may have a different configuration).

The image displacement effect changes from the reference state to the displacement state and returns to the reference state again (it ends when the reference state is returned). The output of the specific background music ends when the displacement state returns to the reference state (see FIG. 33 (c)). That is, the specific background music is continuously output when it is in the displaced state. After returning to the standard state again, the background music corresponding to the scene is output. For example, it returns to the state where the normal background music is output.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the background music is switched from the normal background music to the specific background music when the reference state is changed to the displacement state. This makes it possible to clearly show that the displacement of the reference image 60 has occurred. Further, in the present embodiment, since the output of the specific background music is stopped by returning from the displacement state to the reference state, it is easy to understand that the image displacement effect is completed.

8-3) Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the image displacement effect have been improved, embodied, and deformed will be described. In addition, as long as possible, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 6-1
The image displacement effect has a configuration that can function as a so-called look-ahead effect (detailed description is omitted because the look-ahead effect itself is known) (see FIGS. 34 and 35). That is, as an indication that the jackpot reliability of a certain winning / failing lottery result (target winning / failing lottery result) has increased, one or a plurality of fluctuations prior to the changing effect (target changing effect) of the target winning / failing lottery result. It is assumed that the image displacement effect can be started from the medium effect (the previous effect during change). That is, it is assumed that the change from the reference state to the displacement state occurs in the above-mentioned staging during the fluctuation (see FIG. 34 (a)). In FIG. 34, a “T” is added to the reserved symbol 10 (holding of the look-ahead target) corresponding to the target winning / failing lottery result.

The displacement state is maintained even during the execution of the effect during the fluctuation of one or a plurality of destinations (see FIGS. 34 (a) to 34 (c) and FIGS. 35 (a) and (b)). Further, the displacement state is maintained even when the effect during the target change is started (see FIG. 35 (c)). That is, it is assumed that the displacement state is maintained over one or more previous changing effects and the target changing effect. In other words, over two or more variable effects, at least one previous variable effect and target variable effect (across the end point of at least one previous variable effect and the start time of the target variable effect). ) The displacement state shall be maintained.

It should be noted that the combination of the decorative symbols 80 showing the winning / failing lottery result (missing) corresponding to the previous changing effect is the reference image 60 (in a state of being displaced with respect to the display area 911) at the end of the previous changing effect. Will be displayed as included in (see FIGS. 34 (c) and 35 (b)). In addition, when the notification of the winning / failing lottery result (missing) corresponding to the previous changing effect is completed, the reserved symbol 10 included in the reference image 60 is changed (so-called “holding digestion” is represented). Become. Specifically, the pending symbol 11 being changed is erased, and at the same time, the display position (order) of each reserved symbol 10 is changed (in FIG. 34 (c) → FIG. 35 (a)). b) → See the change in FIG. 35 (c)).

In this way, since the displacement state is maintained over two or more fluctuating effects, the output of the specific background music that is continuously output when in the displaced state also extends over two or more fluctuating effects. Be maintained. In this way, since the specific background music is maintained across the end point of the changing effect, the image displacement effect is executed across two or more changing effects (the state of "chance" changes). It becomes clear that it is continuing, not ending with the end).

It should be noted that the displacement state may be returned to the reference state at the same time as the target changing effect is started, that is, the output of the specific background music may be terminated. Even in this way, the function as a look-ahead effect that suggests that the jackpot reliability of the target hit / miss lottery result is increased is exhibited. However, by maintaining the displacement state (output of the specific background music) even when the target changing effect is started as described above, the function as the look-ahead effect becomes clearer.

〇Specific example 6-2 (an example in which Specific Example 6-1 is further embodied)
When the image displacement effect is configured to function as a look-ahead effect, the image displacement effect may be generated as a kind of the above-mentioned specific look-ahead effect. That is, when the target hold information (chance hold) is acquired, the reference image 60 changes from the reference state to the displacement state, and the output of the specific background music is started (FIGS. 36 (a) → (b)). (Changes occur). By doing so, the image displacement effect functions as a look-ahead effect that suddenly occurs, and the output of the specific background music is started according to the change from the reference state to the displacement state, so that the image displacement It is easy to understand the occurrence of the effect (specific look-ahead effect).

〇Specific example 6-3
It is assumed that multiple types of effects can occur as image displacement effects. For example, the first image displacement effect (the effect of changing as shown in FIG. 37 (a) → (b-1)) and the second image displacement effect (the effect of changing as shown in FIG. 37 (a) → (b-2)) It is assumed that two kinds of effects, that is, the effects that occur) can occur. The first image displacement effect and the second image displacement effect differ in the aspect of the outer shape (frame image 60K) of the reference image 60 relative to the display area 911 in the displaced state. Here, if at least any one of the shape, size, and position (position relative to the display area 911) of the outer shape of the reference image 60 in the displacement state is different, "the outer shape of the reference image 60 relative to the display area 911". The mode is different. " More specifically, the first image displacement effect and the second image displacement effect are the outer shapes (frame image 60K) with respect to the display area 911 regardless of the content of the reference image 60 (the inner portion of the frame image 60K). It is assumed that at least one of the shape, the size, and the position is different. The displacement state is a state in which the reference image 60 is displayed as if it is displaced with respect to the display area 911. However, the mode of the "displacement" is different between the first image displacement effect and the second image displacement effect. It can be said.

The displacement state of the first image displacement effect is referred to as the first displacement state (see FIG. 37 (b-1)), and the displacement state of the second image displacement effect is referred to as the second displacement state (see FIG. 37 (b-2)). For example, it is assumed that the amount of "deviation" of the reference image 60 from the reference state is larger in the second displacement state than in the first displacement state (the first image displacement effect is "small shake", The second image displacement effect is "Shake large"). Then, it is assumed that the jackpot reliability of the winning / failing lottery result, which is the target of the suggestion by the image displacement effect, is higher when the second image displacement effect occurs than when the first image displacement effect occurs. .. That is, it is assumed that the larger the "deviation" of the reference image 60 is, the more advantageous the effect is for the player (note that the high and low reliability may be reversed. That is, the smaller the "deviation" is, the higher the reliability is. May be degree). By doing so, when the image displacement effect occurs, the player also pays attention to the magnitude of the "deviation".

Assuming such a configuration, the first specific background music is output when the first image displacement effect is in a displaced state (see FIG. 37 (b-1)), and the second image displacement effect displaces. When it is in the state, the second specific background music (which is a different type of music from the first specific background music) is output (see FIG. 37 (b-2)). In other words, the mode of the output background music differs depending on the magnitude of the "shift" of the reference image 60 in the displaced state.

Since the difference in the mode of "deviation" of the reference image 60 in the image displacement effect is a difference in appearance, there is a possibility that the first image displacement effect and the second image displacement effect cannot be distinguished depending on the player. By making this example, the specific background music output when the first image displacement effect occurs and when the second image displacement effect occurs are different, so the first image displacement effect and the second image displacement effect It becomes easy to distinguish from the image displacement effect.

〇Specific example 6-4
It is assumed that different types of music are set as specific background music as in the above specific example 6-3. That is, there may be a case where a first image displacement effect (an effect in which a change as shown in FIGS. 38 (a) → (b-1) occurs) in which the first specific background music is output when in the displacement state occurs. It is set that a second image displacement effect (an effect that causes a change as shown in FIGS. 38 (a) → (b-2)) in which the second specific background music is output may occur. However, the aspect of the outer shape (frame image 60K) of the reference image 60 relative to the display area 911 in the displaced state, that is, the aspect of "deviation" of the reference image 60 is when the first specific background music is output ( It is assumed that there is no difference between (see FIG. 38 (b-1)) and when the second specific background music is output (see FIG. 37 (b-2)). In other words, although the mode of "deviation" of the reference image 60 is the same, there are cases where the output specific background music is different. It is preferable that the jackpot reliability of the winning / failing lottery result, which is the target of the suggestion by the image displacement effect, differs between when the first specific background music is output and when the second specific background music is output. That is, there is an advantageous event (big hit) for the player when the first specific background music is output (first image displacement effect) and when the second specific background music is output (second image displacement effect). It is assumed that the probability of occurrence is different.

By doing so, it is possible for the player to generate a plurality of types of image displacement effects in which the "shift" (appearance) of the reference image 60 in the displaced state is the same but the background music is different. It will be a production form that also pays attention to. Further, for example, a player who has been in contact with an image displacement effect in which one of the first specific background music and the second specific background music is output comes into contact with the image displacement effect in which the other specific background music is output for the first time. Sometimes, it can be said that it becomes a production form that makes you feel something strange (a production form that looks the same but feels something different).

〇Specific example 6-5
In the first image displacement effect and the second image displacement effect, an image (which is a part of the display area 911; hereinafter referred to as a non-reference area 911a) where the reference image 60 is displayed in the displacement state (referred to as a non-reference area 911a). Hereinafter, it is assumed that the aspect of the non-standard image 65) is different.

The non-reference region 911a is a region generated by the change of the reference image 60 from the reference state to the displacement state. That is, in the reference state, the reference image 60 is displayed in the entire display area 911 (see FIG. 39 (a)), but a change occurs as if the reference image 60 is displaced with respect to the display area 911. Therefore, in the displacement state, a region other than the region where the reference image 60 is displayed (non-reference region 911a) is generated (see FIGS. 39 (b-1) and b-2). It is assumed that the aspect of the non-standard image 65 displayed in the non-reference region 911a is different between the first image displacement effect and the second image displacement effect. For example, in the first image displacement effect, the first non-reference image 651 (shown by parallel hatching in FIG. 39 (b-1)) which exhibits blue as a whole, but in the second image displacement effect, the second reference which exhibits red as a whole. It is assumed that the outside image 652 (shown by cross-hatching in FIG. 39 (b-2)) is displayed. If the jackpot reliability of the second image displacement effect is higher than that of the first image displacement effect, the second non-standard image 652 is displayed rather than the first non-standard image 651 is displayed. It can be said that this is more advantageous for the player.

On the premise of this, the first specific background music is output when the first image is in a displacement state in the displacement effect, that is, when the first non-reference image 651 is displayed (FIG. 39 (b-1)). On the other hand, when the second image is displaced by the displacement effect, that is, when the second non-reference image 652 is displayed, the second specific background music is output (see FIG. 39 (b-2)). ). Since the non-reference image 65 looks like the background of the reference image 60 in the displaced state, the player can tell that the reference image 60 suggests reliability (it can change). You may not notice it. In order to reduce such a possibility, the mode of the background music output differs between when the first non-standard image 651 is displayed and when the second non-standard image 652 is displayed.

9) Hold effect 9-1) Hold symbol and accompanying image As described above, the hold symbol 10 indicating the existence of the hit / fail determination information (hold information) in the display area 911 (hold symbol 12 before change, hold symbol 11 during change). Is displayed. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of modes are set as the effect modes (stages) during the normal gaming state, and in the specific mode, which is one of them, the display area 911 will be described below together with the reserved symbol 10. An accompanying image 70 is displayed. It should be noted that not only when the user is in the specific mode, the accompanying image 70 as described below may be always displayed (a hold effect described in detail later may occur at all times).

As shown in FIG. 40 (a), the accompanying image 70 is displayed at a position associated with a place (display place) where each reserved symbol 10 is displayed. Each accompanying image 70 in the present embodiment is displayed below each display location. When the reserved symbol 10 is displayed, the reserved symbol 10 and the accompanying image 70 are displayed side by side. These accompanying images 70 are displayed even when the corresponding reserved symbol 10 is not displayed.

The accompanying image 70 is divided into a changing accompanying image 71 and a pre-changing accompanying image 72. The changing accompanying image 71 is displayed at a position attached to the display location of the changing pending symbol 11. The pre-variation accompanying image 72 is displayed at a position associated with the display location of the pre-variation reserved symbol 12. Since the variable pending symbol 11 corresponds to the currently executed variable effect and only one is displayed, one variable accompanying image 71 is also displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, since a maximum of four pre-change pending symbols 12 are displayed, four pre-change accompanying images 72 are displayed.

In the present embodiment, the accompanying image 71 during change is displayed in the vicinity of the lower central lower edge in the lateral direction of the display area 911, and four pre-change accompanying images 72 are displayed so as to surround the display area 911. Further, the mode of the accompanying image 71 during the change and the accompanying image 72 before the change are different. By doing so, it is possible to distinguish between the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation (displayed accompanying the accompanying image 71 during fluctuation) and the reserved symbol 12 before fluctuation (displayed accompanying the accompanying image 72 before fluctuation). It will be easier. In the present embodiment, the accompanying image 71 during change and the accompanying image 72 before change have similar shapes, but the accompanying image 71 during change is larger than the accompanying image 72 before change. In this embodiment, the variable pending symbol 11 is larger than the pre-variable accompanying image 72 according to the magnitude relationship of the accompanying image 70. By significantly differentiating the basic modes of the pending symbol 11 during change and the pending symbol 12 before change, the two may be clearly distinguished from each other.

9-2) Hold effect Each effect using the hold symbol 10 is referred to as a hold effect. In the present embodiment, as a kind of the reserved effect, it is possible to execute the reserved change effect in which the aspect of the reserved symbol 10 may change. As the mode of the reserved symbol 10, a plurality of types of modes are set (see FIG. 40 (b)). The mode of the reserved symbol 10 suggests the jackpot reliability of the corresponding winning / failing lottery result. The hold change effect is an effect indicating that the mode of the hold symbol 10 may change in the direction of increasing the jackpot reliability. In the following description, the ending in which the aspect of the reserved symbol 10 changes is referred to as a changing ending, and the ending in which the aspect does not change is referred to as a non-changing ending. When a pending change effect occurs, the configuration may always reach the end of the change. Since the change in the aspect of the reserved symbol 10 is a change in the direction of increasing the jackpot reliability, it can be said that the changed ending is more advantageous to the player than the non-changing ending. In the present embodiment, as the mode of the reserved symbol 10, the basic mode (normal state), the normal mode, the first special mode (exposing blue), the second special mode (exposing green), and the third special mode (exposing red) are exhibited. ) Is set (the jackpot reliability is higher in this order (the third special mode is the highest)). In each figure, the mode (color) of the reserved symbol 10 is represented by characters (normal mode has no characters).

The hold symbol 10 that is the target of the hold change effect (hold effect) is set as the target hold symbol 10T. When the hold change effect occurs, the accompanying image 70 (target accompanying image 70T) accompanying the target hold symbol 10T is enlarged and displayed together with the target hold symbol 10T (see FIG. 41 (b)). In the example shown in FIG. 42, the variable pending symbol 11 is the target reserved symbol 10T, and the variable accompanying image 71 is the target accompanying image 70T). That is, the target reserved symbol 10T and the target accompanying image 70T have a pending change effect rather than the size in the normal state (the size when the reserved change effect has not occurred) (see FIG. 41 (a)). The time is bigger. In the present embodiment, the enlargement ratio of the target reserved symbol 10T and the target accompanying image 70T is the same. For example, if the target reserved symbol 10T is enlarged and displayed twice as large as the normal state, the target accompanying image 70T is also enlarged and displayed twice as large as the state.

In the present embodiment, even when the target reserved symbol 10T and the target accompanying image 70T are enlarged and displayed, the sizes of the other reserved symbols 10 and the accompanying image 70 are maintained (remain in the normal state). (See FIG. 41 (b)). That is, it is assumed that the target reserved symbol 10T and the target accompanying image 70T are changed, but the other reserved symbols 10 and the accompanying image 70 are not changed. Therefore, when the hold change effect occurs, the target hold symbol 10T is emphasized, and the player can feel that something may happen to the target hold symbol 10T. That is, it becomes easy to understand that the hold change effect has occurred. In particular, in the present embodiment, not only the target reserved symbol 10T but also the target accompanying image 70T is enlarged and displayed, so that the target reserved symbol 10T is further emphasized.

When the target reserved symbol 10T is the changing pending symbol 11 as in the example shown in FIGS. 41 and 42, the target accompanying image 70T becomes the changing accompanying image 71. Even in the normal state (when the hold change does not occur), the change hold symbol 11 and the change attendant image 71, which are displayed larger than each of the change hold symbol 12 and the change attendant image 72, are further enlarged. This means that the difference in size between the two will further increase when a change effect occurs.

In the hold change effect in the present embodiment, after the target hold symbol 10T and the target accompanying image 70T are enlarged and displayed, the image (action image 75) acting on the target hold symbol 10T is displayed, so that the target hold symbol 10T is displayed. It is shown to the player that the aspect may change (a so-called "fanning effect" is performed) (see FIG. 41 (c)), a variable ending (see FIG. 42 (a-1)) or a non-changing ending. (See FIG. 42 (b-1)). After reaching the end, the target reserved symbol 10T and the target accompanying image 70T return to their original sizes (see FIGS. 42 (a-2) and (b-2)), and the reserved change effect ends.

FIG. 43 shows an example in which the reserved symbol 10T for the pending change effect is the reserved symbol 12 before the change. In this case, the target accompanying image 70T becomes the pre-variation accompanying image 72. In the normal state (when the pending change does not occur), the reserved symbol 12 before the change and the accompanying image 72 before the change are smaller than the pending symbol 11 during the change and the accompanying image 71 during the change (see FIG. 43 (a)). At the time of occurrence, the pre-change hold symbol 12 which is the target hold symbol 10T and the pre-change accompanying image 72 which is the target accompanying image 70T are enlarged and displayed until they are larger than the changing hold symbol 11 and the changing accompanying image 71, respectively (FIG. 43). See (b)). That is, the magnitude relationship (the size of the range occupied in the display area 911) is reversed between the time when the hold change effect does not occur and the time when the hold change occurs. By doing so, in the normal state, the reserved symbol 12 before the change and the accompanying image 72 before the change are made smaller than the reserved symbol 11 during the change and the accompanying image 71 during the change, respectively, thereby clarifying the distinction between the two and the pending change. When the effect occurs, the target reserved symbol 10T (pre-change reserved symbol 12 which is the target reserved symbol 10T) and the target accompanying image 70T (pre-change accompanying image 72 accompanying the target reserved symbol 10T) are changing pending symbol 11 and changing accompanying image. Since it is larger than the image 71, it becomes easy to understand that the reserved symbol 10 is the target of the pending change effect.

9-3) Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the hold effect have been improved, embodied, and modified will be described. In addition, as long as possible, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 7-1
In the above embodiment, when the hold change effect (hold effect) occurs, the target hold symbol 10T and the target accompanying image 70T are enlarged and displayed, but the sizes of the other hold symbols 10 and the accompanying image 70 are maintained. As described above, the other reserved symbol 10 and the accompanying image 70 may also be enlarged and displayed. That is, when the hold change effect occurs, all the hold symbols 10 and the accompanying image 70 are enlarged and displayed (displayed larger than the normal state (see FIG. 44 (a))) (FIGS. 44 (b) and (c)). reference). The pre-change accompanying image 72 in which the corresponding pre-change reserved symbol 12 does not exist is also enlarged and displayed.

Even in this example, when the hold change effect (hold effect) occurs, not only the hold symbol 10 but also the accompanying image 70 is enlarged and displayed. Therefore, (only the hold symbol 10 is enlarged and displayed). The change will be emphasized (compared to the configuration in which the accompanying image 70 is not enlarged). Further, since all the reserved symbols 10 and the accompanying image 70 are enlarged and displayed, there is an effect that it is not known which reserved symbol 10 is the target reserved symbol 10T until the mode change or the like actually occurs.

〇Specific example 7-2
As in the specific example 7-1, when the hold change effect (hold effect) occurs, all the hold symbols 10 and the accompanying image 70 are enlarged and displayed. However, the enlargement ratio (how many times the size of the normal state) is different between the target reserved symbol 10T and the target accompanying image 70T and the other reserved symbols 10 and the accompanying image 70. Specifically, the enlargement ratio of the target reserved symbol 10T and the target accompanying image 70T is made larger than the enlargement ratio of the other reserved symbols 10 and the accompanying image 70 (see FIG. 45). By doing so, the suggestion that something may occur by enlarging and displaying all the reserved symbols 10 and the accompanying image 70 is emphasized, and the subject is the same as in the above embodiment. The reserved symbol 10T and the target accompanying image 70T have an effect of being more prominent (emphasized) than the other reserved symbols 10 and the accompanying image 70.

〇Specific example 7-3
It is assumed that the enlargement ratio of the target reserved symbol 10T and the enlargement ratio of the target accompanying image 70T when the hold change effect (hold effect) occurs are different. For example, the target reserved symbol 10T is magnified twice as compared to the normal state, but the target accompanying image 70T is magnified only 1.5 times as compared with the normal state (see FIG. 46). While maintaining the enhancement effect of the target reserved symbol 10T by enlarging not only the target reserved symbol 10T but also the target accompanying image 70T, the target reserved symbol 10T which is the target of the effect (attention of the player) is accompanied by the target. Enlarge at a higher magnification than the image 70T to make it more noticeable.

The setting may be the opposite of the example shown in FIG. That is, the target accompanying image 70T may be set to be enlarged at a higher enlargement ratio than the target reserved symbol 10T. By doing so, it is possible to emphasize the target reserved image 10T by the target accompanying image 70T which is enlarged at a higher magnification while suppressing the target reserved image 10T from becoming too large. This is effective in cases where the target reserved image 10T in the normal state is large and the enlargement ratio is too high, the range for displaying the target reserved image 10T disappears (the display range of other images is eroded).

〇Specific example 7-4
It is assumed that the enlargement ratio of the target reserved symbol 10T and the target accompanying image 70T can change each time the pending change effect (pending effect) occurs. For example, the first hold change effect (FIG. 47 (a) → (b-1) → (c-1)) in which the enlargement ratio of the target hold symbol 10T and the target accompanying image 70T with respect to the normal size is 1.5 times. A second pending change effect (an effect that progresses as shown in FIG. 47 (a) → (b-2) → (c-2)) can occur. It shall be. In other words, the size of the target hold symbol 10T and the target accompanying image 70T when enlarged is larger in the second hold change effect than in the first hold change effect.

On the premise of such a configuration, it is assumed that the second hold change effect has a higher probability of reaching the change end (change end expectation) than the first hold change effect. That is, it is more likely that the player will reach an advantageous ending when the reserved symbol 10 to be produced is displayed in a larger size. By doing so, the player can pay attention to the degree of enlargement of the target reserved symbol 10T and the target accompanying image 70T.

〇Specific example 7-5
As described above, the hold change effect is an effect indicating that the mode of the target hold symbol 10T may change. When the target reserved symbol 10T and the target accompanying image 70T are enlarged and displayed, a mode (“candidate” mode) in which the target reserved symbol 10T may change is shown. Specifically, it is as follows.

The pending change effect is divided into a preliminary stage indicating that the target reserved symbol 10T may change, and an ending stage indicating that a changing ending or a non-changing ending has been reached. In the preliminary stage, the current mode of the target reserved symbol 10T enlarged and displayed together with the target accompanying image 70T (the mode before the holding change effect occurs; the first mode 101) and the mode of the candidate that may change (hold change effect). A possible later aspect; second aspect 102) is displayed (see FIG. 48 (b)). After that, when the ending stage is reached and the ending is changed, the target reserved symbol 10T changed to the second aspect 102 is displayed (see FIG. 48 (c-1)), and when the ending is unchanged, the ending is not changed. The state in which the target reserved symbol 10T as in the first aspect 101 is displayed (see FIG. 48 (c-2)) is reached. After the ending stage, the subject reserved symbol 10T and the subject accompanying image 70T that have changed to the second aspect 102 or remain the first aspect 101 return to the normal state (original size) (FIG. 48 (d-1), See (d-2)).

The pre-stage is a stage indicating whether the target reserved symbol 10T remains in the first aspect 101 or changes to the second aspect 102, and various staging modes in the pre-stage can be considered. For example, when the symbol of the first aspect 101 and the symbol of the second aspect 102 are displayed so as to collide (see FIG. 48 (b)), the symbol of the first aspect 101 remains (FIG. 48 (c-2)). In (see), when the symbol of the second aspect 102 remains in the non-change ending (see FIG. 48 (c-1), it is conceivable that the configuration is such that the change ending is obtained, but this is not shown). As a different example, the symbol of the first aspect 101 and the symbol of the second aspect 102 are set as "characters" (the reserved symbol 10 is set as "character"), and the characters represented by both symbols perform some action, and as a result, non-characters are used. It may indicate whether the change ending or the change ending is reached. For example, it is conceivable that the characters represented by both symbols fight and the winning character remains as it is.

By utilizing the fact that the target reserved symbol 10T and the target accompanying image 70T are enlarged and displayed in this way, the mode of the current target reserved symbol 10T (first aspect 101) and the mode that may change (second aspect 102). By displaying both of), it is possible to make the pending change effect easy to understand.

〇Specific example 7-6
It is assumed that the symbol suggestion effect (see FIG. 49 (b)) can be executed as the hold effect. Even in the symbol suggestion effect, the target reserved symbol 10T is enlarged and displayed. In this example, the variable pending symbol 11 is set as the target reserved symbol 10T. The target reserved symbol 10T is assumed to include the suggestive element 10Ta at least in a magnified state. The suggestion element 10Ta suggests (corresponds to) any one of a plurality of types of decorative symbols 80.

It is assumed that the decorative symbol 80 has a main element portion indicating its type and a sub-element portion attached to the main element portion (see FIG. 49 (a)). The main element part is a part containing "numbers" (characters), and the sub-element part is a part containing "characters". Represents 80). If the main element portions (numbers) are different, the type of the decorative symbol 80 is different, and if they are the same, the type of the decorative symbol 80 is the same. The character represented as the sub-element part may change its aspect within a range that is identified by the player (recognized as the same character). In the present embodiment, "character A" is in the main element portion of "1", "character B" is in the main element portion of "2", ... "Character G" is in the main element portion of "7". ] Is attached, and different characters are associated with different main element parts.

In the symbol suggestion effect, the target reserved symbol 10T enlarged and displayed more than the normal state (see FIG. 49 (b-1)) is assumed to include any of the characters A to G as the suggestion element 10Ta (FIG. 49). See (b-2)). In this example, the target reserved symbol 10T (changing reserved symbol 11) does not normally include a character (see FIG. 49 (b-1)). It may be a mode including a character as a special mode dedicated to the symbol suggestion effect (when enlarged). However, it does not deny that the mode includes a character in the normal state.

The symbol suggestion effect occurs in a state where 80 g of all decorative symbol groups are fluctuating (see FIG. 49 (b-2)). That is, the target reserved symbol 10T including the suggestion element 10Ta is enlarged and displayed in a state where all the decorative symbol groups 80g are fluctuating. Of the three decorative symbol groups 80g, it is first selected from the decorative symbol group 80g in which the fluctuation is stopped or pseudo-stopped (a state in which the player seems to be stopped but is slightly moving). The type of the first stop symbol (decorative symbol 80 to be directed; hereinafter may be referred to as target decorative symbol 80T), which is a decorative symbol, corresponds to the suggestion element 10Ta included in the target reserved symbol 10T. Become. For example, when the target reserved symbol 10T including the suggestion element 10Ta of the character F is enlarged and displayed, the decorative symbol 80 whose main element portion is "6" and whose sub-element portion is "character F" is the first. It will be displayed as a stop symbol (see FIG. 49 (b-3)).

The timing at which the target reserved symbol 10T returns to the original state (the timing at which the suggestion element 10Ta is erased) may be any. As shown in FIG. 49 (b-3), the suggestion element 10Ta may continue to be displayed until the corresponding decorative symbol 80 is displayed as the first stop symbol, or, although not shown, the suggestion element 10Ta is erased. After that, the first stop symbol corresponding to it may be displayed.

In this way, the target decorative symbol that is stopped or pseudo-stopped at a predetermined position by the enlarged display target reserved symbol 10T (changing pending symbol 11 corresponding to the winning / failing lottery result notified by the currently changing decorative symbol 80). The type of 80T can be suggested. While the general reserved symbol is small and it is difficult to suggest the type of decorative symbol 80 to be stopped or pseudo-stopped using the reserved symbol, this example uses the enlarged display target reserved symbol 10T. Therefore, there is an advantage that the suggestion of the type of the target decorative pattern 80T is easy to understand.

In the above example, the target decorative symbol 80T is the first stop symbol, but the decorative symbol 80 (second stop symbol) at which the fluctuation is stopped or pseudo-stops second, or the fluctuation is stopped third. Alternatively, the decorative symbol 80 (third stop symbol) that pseudo-stops may be the target decorative symbol 80T. Further, the decorative symbol 80 displayed at any of the display positions (either left, middle, or right) may be the target decorative symbol 80T, not in the order of stopping. For example, the variable pending symbol 11 is the target pending symbol 10T, and the variable pending symbol 11 is selected from the intermediate decorative symbol group 80 gL in light of being displayed in the horizontal center of the display area 911. It is conceivable that the decorative symbol 80 is the target decorative symbol 80T. That is, among the left decorative symbol 80, the middle decorative symbol 80, and the right decorative symbol 80, the middle decorative symbol 80 is displayed at the position closest to the position where the target reserved symbol 10T is displayed. Therefore, the target reserved symbol 10T The object suggested by is the middle decorative symbol 80. By doing so, the relationship between the target reserved symbol 10T and the suggested decorative symbol 80 (target decorative symbol 80T) becomes clearer.

〇Specific example 7-7 (modification example of specific example 7-6)
The symbol suggestion effect has different endings depending on whether or not the target reserved symbol 10T including the suggestion element 10Ta reaches a predetermined size (whether or not it grows to a predetermined size). When the target reserved symbol 10T reaches a predetermined size (see FIG. 50 (b-1)), the decorative symbol 80 (target decorative symbol 80T) of the type corresponding to the suggestion element 10Ta is stopped or pseudo-stopped. It leads to the ending (display ending) (see FIG. 50 (c-1)) of (selected from 80 g of the target decorative symbol group). On the other hand, when the target reserved symbol 10T does not reach a predetermined size (see FIG. 50 (b-2)), the decorative symbol 80 of the type corresponding to the suggestion element 10Ta does not stop or pseudo-stop (target). It leads to the end (hidden end) (see FIG. 50 (c-2)) that it is not selected from the decorative pattern group 80 g). That is, it is configured that whether or not the target reserved symbol 10T reaches a predetermined size is set as a "branch" of the effect. In addition, it is preferable to set the jackpot reliability higher in the case of reaching the display ending than in the case of reaching the non-display ending. That is, it is preferable that the display of the decorative symbol 80 of the type suggested by the target reserved symbol 10T is set as an event advantageous to the player. In the case of a hidden ending, it may be set to confirm that the winning / failing lottery result will be out of order.

In addition, in the case of this example, when the display end is reached, the effect indicating that the end is reached (the effect that is not executed when the non-display end is not reached) is executed. good. If the target reserved symbol 10T including the character is displayed as the suggestion element 10Ta, it is assumed that when the target reserved symbol 10T reaches a predetermined size, the effect that the character emits a "line" is executed. .. For example, when the target reserved symbol 10T including the "character B" reaches a predetermined size, the effect that the "character B" emits a "line" is executed, and then the decorative symbol 80 of the "2" ( It is assumed that the decorative symbol 80) including the "character B" is stopped or pseudo-stopped at a predetermined position (see FIG. 50 (b-1)). On the other hand, if the size does not reach a predetermined size, the effect of emitting such "line" is not executed (see FIG. 50 (b-2)). Since there is a possibility that the player cannot clearly determine whether or not the target reserved symbol 10T has reached a predetermined size, a peculiar effect to be executed when the target reserved symbol 10T reaches a predetermined size should be generated. The determination should be facilitated. Further, since the decorative symbol 80 including the character is selected after the target character emits "line", there is an advantage that the flow of the effect is easy to understand.

10) 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.

For example, it may be a gaming machine having only a part of the configuration described in 3) to 9) above. Further, although the gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine, it may be applied to other gaming machines such as a rotating cylinder type gaming machine, except for the matters premised on the configuration peculiar to the pachinko gaming machine. It is possible.

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

・ Means 1-1
A gaming machine capable of changing a plurality of types of gaming specifications by operating an operation unit that can be operated by a player, wherein the operating unit selects a target gaming specification that is the gaming specification to be changed. It has a selection operation unit for performing an operation and a change operation unit for performing a change operation for changing the target game specification to a desired state, and the game specification can be changed. A gaming machine characterized in that, in the state, the change operation cannot be performed by the operation of the selection operation unit, and the selection operation cannot be performed by the operation of the change operation unit.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is possible to make it difficult for erroneous operations to occur when trying to change the gaming specifications.

・ Means 1-2
The changeable state is characterized in that a changing effect is being executed from the start of change of the decorative symbol indicating the result of the winning / failing lottery to the stop of the decorative symbol in a manner corresponding to the result of the winning / failing lottery. The gaming machine according to means 1-1.
While the effect during fluctuation is being executed, the player will try to change the game specifications while paying attention to the content of the effect, so that it is very significant to prevent erroneous operation.

・ Means 1-3
The operation unit is a means 1-1 or a means 1 characterized in that the selection operation unit is provided along a predetermined direction and the change operation unit is provided along a direction intersecting the predetermined direction. The gaming machine described in -2.
By doing so, the difference between the target to be operated when performing the selection operation (selection operation unit) and the target to be operated when performing the change operation (change operation unit) becomes clear, and erroneous operation is less likely to occur. Become.

・ Means 1-4
When the operation unit is operated, an operation assist image is displayed on the display device, and the operation assist image includes a target display unit representing the target game specification among the plurality of types of the game specifications. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-3, wherein the type of the game specification represented by the target display unit is changed by the operation of the selection operation unit.
By doing so, it is possible to clearly show that the target game specifications are changed by the operation of the selection operation unit.

・ Means 1-5
The operation assist image is characterized by including a next item display unit indicating the type of the game specification, which is the target game specification next, assuming that the operation of the selection operation unit is performed. The gaming machine described in.
By doing so, it is possible to clearly show how the target game specifications are changed by the operation of the selection operation unit.

・ Means 1-6
The gaming machine according to means 1-4 or means 1-5, wherein the operation assist image includes a state display unit showing the current state of the target gaming specification.
By doing so, it is easy to understand the current state of the target game specifications.

・ Means 1-7
The operation assist image is characterized by including a changed display unit showing what the state of the target game specification will be when the operation of the change operation unit is assumed to be performed 1-4. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-6.
By doing so, it is possible to clearly show how the state of the target game specification changes when the change operation unit is operated.

・ Means 1-8
At least a part of the plurality of types of the game specifications cannot be changed depending on the game state, and the game specifications cannot be changed from the previous game state in which the game specifications are the target game specifications. When a transition to a later game state occurs, a game specification different from the certain game specification that can be changed in the later game state is automatically set as the target game specification. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to means 1-7.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent the game specification from shifting to an immutable game state while the game specification is set as the target game specification.

・ Means 1-9
The gaming machine according to means 1-8, wherein the other gaming specification is one of a plurality of types of the gaming specifications and can be changed in any gaming state.
By doing so, "another game specification" may be set as the target game specification regardless of the transition to any game state, and control is easy.

・ Means 2-1
The game specification changing means that can change the game specification by operating the operating means, the display means that displays the specification image related to the game specification, and the decorative symbol that shows the result of the winning / failing lottery are selected from the winning / failing lottery. It is possible to provide a variable effect executing means for executing the variable effect until it is stopped in a mode according to the result by using the display means, and to execute a specific effect as an effect constituting the variable effect. The specification image is displayed when the specific effect is not executed in the variable effect, while the predetermined display condition is satisfied when the specific effect is executed. A gaming machine characterized in that the specification image is not displayed unless it is done.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is prevented that the specific effect (image for effect) is obstructed (compressed) by the specification image.

・ Means 2-2
The operation of the operating means is set as the display condition, and the specification image is displayed by operating the operating means even when the specific state is in the means 2-1. The gaming machine described in.
If the player's intention is recognized, the specification image may be displayed even when the player is in a specific state.

・ Means 2-3
As the aspect of the specification image, a basic aspect and an emphasis mode which is a more conspicuous aspect than the basic aspect are set, and the specification image is the basic aspect by operating the operation means in the normal state. The gaming machine according to the means 2-1 or the means 2-2, which is characterized by changing from the above to the emphasized mode.
Even in a state in which the specific effect is not executed (normal state), it is preferable that the image displayed in the display area is not easily obstructed (compressed) by the specification image. Therefore, in the normal state, the specification image is used as the basic mode, and when the player's intention is recognized, the basic mode may be changed to a more conspicuous emphasis mode.

・ Means 2-4
The gaming machine according to means 2-3, which cites means 2-2, characterized in that the specification image of the enhanced mode is displayed by operating the operating means in the specific state.
If the player's intention is recognized, the specification image of the emphasized mode may be displayed from the beginning.

・ Means 2-5
The specification image of the basic aspect includes a target display unit showing any one of a plurality of types of the game specifications as a target game specification, and the specification image of the emphasized aspect does not include the specification image of the basic aspect. The gaming machine according to means 2-3 or means 2-4, which comprises a state display unit indicating the current state of the target game specification.
By setting the basic mode and the emphasized mode as described above, it is possible to make the basic mode smaller (make it inconspicuous) than the emphasized mode because the state display unit is not included. Further, although the basic aspect does not include the state display unit, since the target display unit indicating the target game specification is included, the state is changed at least for the target game specification even if the basic aspect is displayed. The player can feel that it is possible to do so.

・ Means 3-1
The operation valid period for the operation means that can be operated by the player, the effect execution means for executing the operation request effect that urges the player to operate the operation means during the operation valid period, and the target operation request effect. The operation is provided as an automatic operation mode in which the operation means is provided with an automatic operation execution means for executing an automatic operation reflected in the effect even if the operation means is not actually operated, and the automatic operation may be executed. The first operation request effect of the request effect is subject to the automatic operation, while the second operation request effect of the operation request effect is set to a partially automatic operation mode that is not the target of the automatic operation. A gaming machine characterized by being.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, by setting a part of the automatic operation mode, it becomes possible to perform an interesting game in which the player sometimes operates by himself / herself while reducing the operation load.

・ Means 3-2
The second operation request effect is characterized in that the operation of the operation means is performed during the operation valid period, and the result of the success / failure notification according to the result of the winning / failing lottery is included. The gaming machine according to 1.
By doing so, even when the partial automatic operation mode is set, the player himself / herself will operate the operations that are important for the player whose winning / failing lottery result is known (the automatic operation is not performed). ) Is realized.

・ Means 3-3
The first or means 3-2, wherein as the partially automatic operation mode, two or more modes having different numbers of the operation request effects that are the second operation request effects are set. Gaming machine.
Since the degree of preference for reducing the operation load due to the automatic operation varies depending on the player, it is preferable to set two or more partially automatic operation modes in which the frequency of the automatic operation is different.

・ Means 3-4
The game according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-3, wherein the automatic operation mode is set to a fully automatic operation mode in which all the operation request effects are the targets of the automatic operation. Machine.
Since there may be some players who find that all operations are troublesome, it is preferable to configure the configuration in which not only the partially automatic operation mode but also the fully automatic operation mode is set.

・ Means 3-5
The operation request effect that is not the target of the automatic operation and the operation request effect that is the target of the automatic operation are characterized in that the mode of the operation image indicating that the operation request effect is generated is different. The gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to means 3-4.
By doing so, it is possible to determine whether or not the currently occurring operation request effect is the target of the automatic operation even when the partial automatic operation mode is set.

・ Means 3-6
In the operation request effect that is not the target of the automatic operation, an image including an operation target display showing the operation means and an operation mode display showing the operation mode of the operation means is displayed as the operation image, while the automatic operation is performed. The gaming machine according to means 3-5, wherein in the target operation request effect, an image including one of the operation target display and the operation mode display and not including the other is displayed as the operation image.
Since it is not necessary for the player to actually operate the operation request effect that is the target of the automatic operation, the operation image that does not include the other of the operation target display and the operation mode display is displayed (operation target). It is sufficient that the operation instruction is not emphasized (as compared with the case where both the display and the operation mode display are displayed).

・ Means 4-1
An operation means that can be operated by the player, and a privilege granting means that actually grants the privilege on condition that the gaming ball enters a specific area when it is decided to grant the privilege to the player by lottery. The operation means that satisfies a predetermined operation condition is operated during a specific period after the player is notified that the privilege is granted and ends when the game ball enters the specific area. A gaming machine characterized by being provided with a specification changing means for changing the gaming specifications in the event of a situation.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is possible to improve the taste of the gaming by using a specific period.

・ Means 4-2
The gaming machine according to means 4-1 characterized in that, during the specific period, an image indicating that the gaming specifications are changed by the operation of the operating means is not displayed on the display device.
By doing so, the change of the game specifications by the operation of the operating means during the specific period functions as a so-called "hidden effect" (back button effect).

・ Means 4-3
It is considered that the operation condition is satisfied when the number of times the operation of the operation means is performed during the specific period reaches N times, and the number of times the operation of the operation means is performed during the specific period reaches the N times. The gaming machine according to means 4-2, wherein the operation condition is not satisfied if the operation condition is not reached.
However, the N is 2 or more.
・ Means 4-4
It is considered that the operation condition is satisfied when the maintenance operation time in which the operation of the operation means is maintained during the specific period reaches a specified time, and the maintenance operation time during the specific period. The gaming machine according to means 4-2, wherein the operating condition is not satisfied if the specified time is not reached.
Since it is possible that the player unexpectedly operates the operating means (single-shot operation) during a specific period, it is preferable that the operating conditions are not such that the player unintentionally satisfies the operating conditions.

・ Means 4-5
The gaming machine according to any one of means 4-2 to 4-4, wherein a predetermined sound effect is output when the operation condition is satisfied.
By doing so, the player who knows the existence of the operation condition can judge whether or not the operation condition is satisfied by the presence or absence of the sound effect.

・ Means 4-6
After the player is notified that the privilege will be granted, an instruction image urging the player to shoot the game ball aiming at the specific area is displayed on the display device, and after the specific period is started. The gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-5, wherein the instruction image is displayed after a lapse of a predetermined time.
Even a player who is thinking of changing the game specifications may fire the game ball according to the instruction image and end the specific period before the operation conditions are satisfied. Therefore, it is preferable to display the instruction image after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the specific period (to prevent the situation where the game ball is fired immediately after the start of the specific period).

・ Means 5-1
As a changing effect executing means for executing a changing effect from the start of change of the decorative symbol indicating the winning / failing lottery result to the stop of the decorative symbol in a manner corresponding to the winning / failing lottery result, and as an effect constituting the changing effect. A mode setting means capable of setting a special mode in which the probability of occurrence of the special effect that can occur is different from the normal mode is provided, and as the special mode, there are a plurality of types of modes in which the probability of occurrence of the special effect is different. A gaming machine provided and characterized in that the type of the special mode to be set cannot be arbitrarily determined by the player, but is determined by a mode determination lottery.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is possible to improve the taste of the game by providing a plurality of types of special modes in which the probability of occurrence of the special effect is different.

・ Means 5-2
The gaming machine according to means 5-1 characterized in that the type of the special mode set through the mode determination lottery is not notified.
By doing so, a novel playability of enjoying while predicting which of the multiple types of special modes has been set is realized.

・ Means 5-3
The gaming machine according to means 5-2, wherein as a kind of the special mode, a mode in which the special effect is always generated is set in the variable effect in which the winning / failing lottery result is a hit.
By doing so, in a situation where the special effect is not generated, the playability of wishing that the mode in which the special effect is always generated is not set is realized.

・ Means 5-4
The gaming machine according to means 5-3, wherein the special effect can occur at a predetermined timing in the variable effect and does not occur at any other timing.
By doing so, in a situation where the special effect has not occurred at the time when the specified timing is reached, there is no possibility that it will be a hit if the mode in which the special effect always occurs is set, so that mode is set. The playability that we hope is not realized is realized.

・ Means 6-1
The changing effect executing means for executing the changing effect from the start of change of the decorative symbol indicating the result of the winning / failing lottery to the stop of the decorative symbol in the manner corresponding to the winning / failing lottery result, and the winning / failing lottery information used for the winning / failing lottery. Of these, a storage means for storing the corresponding staging during the change that has not been started as hold information, and when the newly acquired hold information is the target hold information, the start is triggered by the acquisition of the target hold information. Specific background music that is predetermined and is continuously output at least until the time when the target changing effect, which is the changing effect of the winning / failing lottery result corresponding to the target pending information, is started. A gaming machine characterized by being provided with a specific look-ahead effect execution means for executing a look-ahead effect.
The above-mentioned gaming machine can execute an interesting look-ahead effect in which the specific background music is continuously output until the target changing effect, triggered by the acquisition of the target hold information.

・ Means 6-2
When a normal background music different from the specific background music is set as the background music output during the variable production, and the target hold information is acquired while the normal background music is being output. The gaming machine according to means 6-1 characterized in that the specific background music is output in place of the normal background music.
As described above, the change from the normal background music to the specific background music is regarded as the start of the specific look-ahead effect, so that it becomes easy to understand that the specific look-ahead effect has occurred.

・ Means 6-3
When the specific look-ahead effect occurs, it is determined that one or a plurality of types of specified effects will be generated in the target changing effect, and the specific background music is the target changing effect. The gaming machine according to means 6-1 or means 6-2, wherein the specified effect is continuously output until the time when the specified effect is started.
By doing so, it is possible to clearly show that the occurrence of the specific look-ahead effect (output of the specific background music) leads to the occurrence of the specified effect.

・ Means 6-4
The gaming machine according to any one of means 6-1 to 6-3, comprising a movable body that operates when the target hold information is acquired.
By doing so, it becomes easier to understand that the specific look-ahead effect has started.

・ Means 6-5
The movable body can be displaced between the original position and the effect position, and the movable body located in the original position is moved to the effect position when the target hold information is acquired. The gaming machine according to means 6-4, wherein the movable body located at the effect position is displaced toward the original position when the specific background music is displaced toward the direction and the output of the specific background music is completed. ..
・ Means 6-6
The gaming machine according to means 6-5, wherein the specific background music is continuously output while the movable body is located at the effect position.
By doing so, the output of the specific background music and the movement of the movable body are linked, and it becomes easier to understand that the specific look-ahead effect is executed.

・ Means 7-1
A display device having a display area and an image displacement effect that changes from a reference state in which a reference image is displayed in the display area to a displacement state displayed as if the reference image is displaced with respect to the display area. It is characterized by comprising an effect executing means for executing and a background music control means for changing an output background music from a normal background music to a specific background music when the reference state is changed to the displacement state. A game machine to play.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is possible to clearly show the occurrence of the image displacement effect.

・ Means 7-2
The image displacement effect is described in means 7-1, wherein the displacement state returns to the reference state again, and the output of the specific background music is stopped when the return to the reference state is triggered. Gaming machine.
By doing so, it becomes easy to understand the end of the image displacement effect.

・ Means 7-3
The reference image includes an image of a changing effect from the start of change of the decorative symbol showing the result of the winning / failing lottery to the stop of the decorative symbol in a manner corresponding to the result of the winning / failing lottery. The game according to means 7-1 or means 7-2, wherein the specific background music is continuously output while the displacement state is maintained over the continuous staging during the fluctuation. Machine.
In this way, the image displacement effect can be generated as a so-called look-ahead effect. In this case, in order to clearly show that the image displacement effect spans two fluctuations (continues even if the effect during the fluctuation ends), it is preferable to continuously output the specific background music.

・ Means 7-4
As the image displacement effect, a first image displacement effect and a second image displacement effect having different outer shapes of the reference image relative to the display area in the displaced state can be executed, and the first image displacement effect can be executed. The first specific background music is output as the specific background music when it is in the displacement state, while the first specific background music is output as the specific background music when it is in the displacement state in the second image displacement effect. Is a gaming machine according to any one of means 7-1 to means 7-3, characterized in that a different second specific background music is output.
By doing so, it becomes easy to discriminate the difference between the image displacement effects.

・ Means 7-5
Even if a plurality of types of music are set as the specific background music and the outer shape of the reference image with respect to the display area in the displacement state is the same, the player subsequently depends on the type of the specific background music. The gaming machine according to any one of means 7-1 to 7-3, characterized in that the probability that a favorable event occurs is different.
By doing so, it is possible to set a difference in the probability that an advantageous event will occur even if the image displacement effect has the same outer shape (same appearance) of the reference image.

・ Means 8-1
Of the winning / failing lottery information used for the winning / failing lottery, a display means for displaying a holding symbol indicating the existence of the corresponding winning / failing lottery result notification has not been completed, and an effect execution for executing the holding effect using the reserved symbol. The display means includes means, and the display means displays an accompanying image accompanying the place where the reserved symbol is displayed, and when the reserved effect occurs, the object which is the reserved symbol to be the target of the effect. A gaming machine characterized in that a target accompanying image, which is the accompanying image accompanying the target reserved symbol, is enlarged and displayed together with the reserved symbol.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, when the hold effect occurs, not only the target hold symbol but also the target accompanying image is enlarged and displayed, so that it is easy to understand that the effect has occurred.

・ Means 8-2
When the hold effect occurs while a plurality of the hold symbols are displayed, the size of the hold symbol other than the target hold symbol and the accompanying image other than the target accompanying image is maintained. The gaming machine according to the featured means 8-1.
In this way, by setting the difference in mode (difference in change) between the target reserved symbol (target accompanying image) and the other reserved symbol (other accompanying image), the target reserved symbol is emphasized. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand that it is the target of the hold effect.

・ Means 8-3
When the hold effect is generated while a plurality of the hold symbols are displayed, the hold symbol other than the target hold symbol and the accompanying image other than the target accompanying image are also enlarged and displayed. The gaming machine according to 8-1.
By doing so, it becomes an effect form that makes it difficult to understand (blurred) which of the reserved symbols is the target of the effect, while suggesting that the effect related to the hold occurs.

・ Means 8-4
The holding effect includes a preliminary stage that suggests that the target reserved symbol may change from the first aspect to the second aspect, and an ending stage that indicates whether or not the change ending that changes to the second aspect is reached. Means 8-1 including, in the preliminary step, the target reserved symbol including a portion showing both the first aspect and the second aspect is enlarged and displayed together with the target accompanying image. The gaming machine according to any one of means 8-3.
By doing so, it is emphasized that the mode of the target reserved symbol may change.

・ Means 8-5
After a plurality of types of decorative symbols are variablely displayed on the display means, the change of the decorative symbol is stopped or pseudo-stopped in a manner corresponding to the winning / failing lottery result, so that the winning / failing lottery result is notified. Any of means 8-1 to 8-3, characterized in that the object reserved symbol enlarged and displayed in the effect suggests the type of the decorative symbol that may stop or pseudo-stop at a predetermined position. The gaming machine described in Crab.
・ Means 8-6
When the target reserved symbol enlarged and displayed in the holding effect reaches a predetermined size, the decorative symbol of the type suggested by the target reserved symbol stops or pseudo-stops, but does not reach the predetermined size. The gaming machine according to means 8-5, wherein the decorative symbol of the type suggested by the object reserved symbol does not stop or pseudo-stop at the time.
By doing so, it is possible to perform an easy-to-understand effect in which the reserved symbol and the decorative symbol are linked.

1 Pachinko machine 10 Pachinko machine (11 Suspended symbol during change 12 Pre-change pending symbol)
10T Target reserved symbol 10Ta Suggested element 101 First aspect 102 Second aspect 20 Operation unit 21 Selection operation unit (211 First selection operation unit 212 Second selection operation unit)
22 Change operation unit (221 1st change operation unit 222 2nd change operation unit)
25 Effect button 28 Operation image 281 Operation target display 282 Operation mode display 283 Period display 30 Specification image 31 Basic image (specification image of basic mode)
32 Operation auxiliary image (specification image of enhanced mode)
30a Target display unit 30b Status display unit 30c Change display unit (301c First change display unit 302c Second change display unit)
30d Next item display section (301d Primary item display section 302d Secondary item display section)
40 Instruction image 42 Condition notification image 45 Directional image 50 Movable body 60 Standard image 60K Frame image 65 Non-standard image (651 First non-standard image 652 Second non-standard image)
70 Accompanying image (71 Accompanying image during change 72 Accompanying image before change)
70T Target accompanying image 75 Action image 79 Speaker 80 Decorative symbol 80T Target decorative symbol 85 Background image 904 Start area (904a First start area 904b Second start area)
905 Normal starting area (specific area)
906 Grand prize area 91 Display device 911 Display area 911a Non-standard area

Claims (6)

Operation means that can be operated by the player,
An effect execution means for executing an operation request effect for urging the player to operate the operation means during the operation valid period, and an effect execution means.
With respect to the target operation request effect, an automatic operation execution means for executing an automatic operation reflected in the effect even if the operation means is not actually operated during the operation valid period, and an automatic operation execution means.
Equipped with
As an automatic operation mode in which the automatic operation may be executed, the first operation request effect of the operation request effect is the target of the automatic operation, while the second operation request effect of the operation request effect is applied. Is a gaming machine characterized in that a partially automatic operation mode that is not the target of the automatic operation is set. The second operation request effect is characterized in that, when the operation of the operation means is performed during the operation valid period, the result of the success / failure notification according to the result of the winning / failing lottery is included. The gaming machine described in. The first or second aspect of the present invention, wherein as the partially automatic operation mode, two or more modes having different numbers of the operation request effects that are the second operation request effects are set. Gaming machine. The game according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein as the automatic operation mode, a fully automatic operation mode in which all the operation request effects are the targets of the automatic operation is set. Machine. The operation request effect that is not the target of the automatic operation and the operation request effect that is the target of the automatic operation are characterized in that the mode of the operation image indicating that the operation request effect is generated is different. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. In the operation request effect that is not the target of the automatic operation, an image including an operation target display showing the operation means and an operation mode display showing the operation mode of the operation means is displayed as the operation image.
The fifth aspect of claim 5, wherein in the operation request effect to be the target of the automatic operation, an image including one of the operation target display and the operation mode display and not including the other is displayed as the operation image. Gaming machine.

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