JP2022182611A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of executing an interesting housing display performance.SOLUTION: A game machine includes display means having a display area, and in-variation performance execution means for executing an in-variation performance from the start of variation of a decorative symbol displayed in the display area until the decorative symbol stops in a mode according to a winning/losing lottery result. As a performance constituting the in-variation performance, the game machine can execute a housing display performance in which a change occurs such that a variation image for the in-variation performance becomes smaller from a normal state in which the variation image is displayed on the entire display area and a game state becomes a special state in which at least a part of the housing is displayed in a portion where the variation image is not displayed in the display area generated due to the change. The continuity of the varying decorative symbol included in the variation image is maintained from the normal state to the special state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art A game machine capable of executing an effect in which the "housing" of the game machine itself is displayed is known (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2017-056098 A

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of executing an interesting enclosure display effect.

A game machine according to the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is a display means having a display area, and a mode in which, from the start of variation of decorative patterns displayed in the display region, the decorative patterns correspond to the result of a winning lottery. and a changing effect executing means for executing the changing effect until it stops at, and as a effect constituting the changing effect, a variable image for the changing effect is displayed in the entire display area. A case that changes from a state to a smaller one, and that causes a special state in which at least part of the case is displayed in a portion of the display area where the changing image is not displayed. A display effect can be executed, and the continuity of the varying decorative pattern included in the varying image is maintained from the normal state to the special state.

According to the present invention, it is possible to execute an interesting enclosure display effect.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is the figure which showed the decoration design and the reserved design which were displayed on the display area. It is a figure for demonstrating a game state (transition of a game state). It is a figure for demonstrating the switching time (short-interval continuous jackpot, normal-interval continuous jackpot). It is a figure for demonstrating control (presence or absence of a reset) of a profit image at the time of continuous jackpot occurrence. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-1; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-6 (pseudo start effect); FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-7 (another example of a pseudo start effect); FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a housing display effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a special state (actual object/image display effect); FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-2; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-3; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-4; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a specific operation effect (announcement period); FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a specific operation effect (operation effective period, result); FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-1; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-2; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-2; It is a figure for demonstrating the display method of a specific combination. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-1; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-2; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-3; FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-4; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-5; FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-6; It is a figure for demonstrating specific look-ahead effect. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-1; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-2; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-3; It is a figure for demonstrating relay production|presentation. FIG. 32 is a diagram (continuation of FIG. 31) for explaining the relay effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a confirmation effect (effect sound); FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining specific example 6-2; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining specific example 6-4;

1) Basic Configuration of Game Machine Hereinafter, an embodiment of a game machine 1 (pachinko game 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 without detailed description.

The game machine 1 is equipped with a game board 90 . The game board 90 is made of a substantially square plywood board, and a guide rail 903 forming a passage for guiding a game ball fired by operating a shooting device 908 (shooting handle) to the game area 902 has a substantially arc shape. is provided as follows.

The game area 902 is provided with a display device 91, a starting area 904, a big winning area 906, an out port, and the like. A display area 911 of the display device 91 is a portion visible through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90 . In addition, in the game area 902, a plurality of game nails are provided as obstacles that change the flowing state of the game balls when the falling game balls collide with each other. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes in various modes according to the conditions when it collides with the game nail.

In such a game machine 1 , game balls are shot toward the game area 902 by operating the shooting device 908 . When a game ball flowing down the game area 902 wins a winning area such as the starting area 904 or the big winning area 906, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by the payout device.

Descriptions of components of the gaming machine 1 that are not related to the present invention, such as the frame of the gaming machine 1 and the lower and upper trays for storing game balls, will be omitted. For these, those having the same structure as known gaming machines can be applied.

The jackpot lottery is executed when a game ball enters the starting area 904 by winning lottery means provided on a control board (not shown). In this embodiment, as the starting area 904, a first starting area 904a (so-called "Special Figure 1" starting area) and a second starting area 904b (so-called "Special Figure 2" starting area) are provided. A numerical value (win/fail lottery information) is acquired from the random number source with the winning of the game ball to the start area 904 as a trigger, and if the numerical value is the same as the predetermined jackpot numerical value, it is a big hit, and if it is different, it is lost. becomes. In the present embodiment, the notification of the winning lottery results is started in the order in which the numerical values are acquired (the effect during variation, which will be described later), is started, but the winning lottery results have not yet been notified. If the information exists, the newly obtained win/fail lottery information is stored as pending information (strictly speaking, pre-variation pending information described later) in storage means provided on a control board (not shown).

In the present embodiment, as the reserved design 10, the effect during the fluctuation that informs the result of the lottery (from the start of the variation of the decorative pattern 80 (decorative pattern group 80g) to the combination that indicates the result of the lottery until it stops completely, so-called Refers to the production during one fluctuation.Hereinafter, it may be simply referred to as "fluctuation" or "rotation") has started, but the notification of the lottery result has not been completed. information) corresponding to the variable pending pattern 11 (symbol indicating the existence of the so-called "variable pending"), and the winning/failing lottery information (hereinafter referred to as Pre-variation pending pattern 12 corresponding to pre-variation pending information is displayed (see FIG. 2). In this embodiment, the pending pattern 11 during fluctuation is displayed larger than the pending pattern 12 before fluctuation, but the basic forms of both are the same. Fundamental forms of the during-fluctuation reserved pattern 11 and the pre-fluctuation reserved pattern 12 may be completely different. Further, it may be configured such that the pending pattern 11 during fluctuation is not displayed. In addition, the order (so-called reservation "digestion order") of completion of the notification of the success or failure lottery results corresponding to the pre-variation reserved symbols 12 is earlier as it is located on the right.

An upper limit is set for the maximum number of pre-variation pending information to be stored. In this embodiment, the maximum number of storage of the first pre-variation hold information (special figure 1 hold) obtained by winning the first start area 904a is four, by winning the second start area 904b The maximum number of memories of the obtained second pre-change pending information (special figure 2 pending) is four. Therefore, with regard to the reserved design 10 corresponding to one of the special figures 1 and 2, there are cases where one fluctuation reserved design 11 and up to four pre-variation reserved designs 12 are displayed (see FIG. 2). . Pre-fluctuation reserved pattern 12 is the first pre-fluctuation reserved information (special figure 1 reserved) if the game ball should be shot aiming at the first start region 904a (normal game state described later) is pre-fluctuation reserved pattern 12 , and if the state (special game state described later) to shoot the game ball aiming at the second start region 904b, the second pre-variation pending information (special figure 2 pending) is displayed as the pre-variable pending symbol 12 is set to Regardless of the gaming state, pre-variation reserved symbols 12 corresponding to both the first pre-variation suspended information and the second pre-variation suspended information stored in the storage means are displayed (up to eight pre-variation suspended symbols 12 is displayed).

In this embodiment, the player is notified of the winning or losing lottery result by combining the decorative symbols 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91, as in the known game machine. Specifically, the decorative pattern group 80g (left decorative pattern group 80gL, middle decorative pattern group 80gC, right decorative pattern group 80gR) including a plurality of kinds of decorative patterns 80 starts to change, and finally each decorative pattern group 80g. One decorative pattern 80 is selected from and stopped. When the jackpot is won, the combination of the decorative patterns 80 selected from each decorative pattern group 80g and stopped becomes a predetermined combination (for example, three sets of the same decorative patterns 80). In the case of losing, it becomes a combination other than that (other than the combination that becomes a jackpot). The decorative pattern 80 may be a combination of numbers and characters.

In the vicinity of the outer edge of the display area 911, an image showing various information (so-called "small pattern" or the like) may be displayed so as not to be conspicuous (illustration of the image is omitted in each figure). The player can enjoy the game without being conscious of this type of image. That is, basically, it is possible to grasp the lottery result by looking at the decorative design 80 .

When the lottery results result in a big win, a big win game in which the big winning area 906 is opened is executed (a "privilege" of the big win game is given to the player). Details of the jackpot game will be described later.

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

It should be noted that the average length of the time required for the effect during fluctuation (fluctuation time) is shorter in the high base state than in the low base state. In other words, in the high base state, the lottery results are announced at a faster pace than in the low base state.

In the normal game state, the player shoots the game ball aiming at the first starting area 904a (the so-called starting area of special figure 1). In this embodiment, so-called "left-handed" is performed. Since the first winning lottery information is acquired by the game ball entering the first start area 904a, the normal game state is a winning lottery based on the first winning lottery information (so-called special figure 1 lottery; hereinafter the first winning lottery It is a gaming state in which a game is played with the aim of winning a jackpot. On the other hand, the special game state shoots the game ball aiming at the second starting area 904b (the so-called starting area of special figure 2). In the present embodiment, so-called "right-handed hitting" is performed. Since the second winning lottery information is acquired by the game ball entering the second start area 904b, the special game state is a winning lottery based on the second winning lottery information (so-called special figure 2 lottery; hereinafter the second winning lottery It is a gaming state in which a game is played with the aim of winning a jackpot. The special game state is a state in which it is easy to win the open lottery of the second start area 904b triggered by the entry of the game ball into the normal start area 905, so the game ball can be relatively easily placed in the second start area 904b. enter in. It should be noted that the setting relating to the transition of the game state may be of any kind, and the description thereof will be omitted. Also, the setting of the game state as described above is merely an example.

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

50% of the jackpots (jackpot distribution) won in the first winning lottery (special drawing 1 lottery) are the normal jackpots and 50% are the special jackpots (the so-called probability variation ratio is 50%). The jackpot (jackpot distribution) won in the second lottery (special figure 2) is a 100% special jackpot (so-called probability variation ratio is 100%) (see FIG. 3(b)). When a special jackpot is won, the so-called V region (not shown) is opened in the jackpot game (if the game ball is shot aiming at the V region, the game ball is almost certainly opened for a time to enter. ), on condition that the game ball enters the V area, the game state after the jackpot game ends becomes a special game state. On the other hand, when a normal jackpot is won, the V area is not opened, or it is opened to the extent that it is practically impossible for game balls to enter, so it is impossible for game balls to enter the V area. Instead, the game state after the jackpot game ends becomes the normal game state.

It should be noted that the "ST machine" of the "V probability variable type" as described above is only an example. Unless otherwise specified in the following description, "V probability variation type" may not be used, and the probability variation ratio of the first winning lottery and the second winning lottery may be the same. Also, instead of using the "ST" machine, it may be a so-called "probability variable loop machine". Also, it may be a gaming machine having so-called "two types" functions ("one type two types mixing machine", etc.). In addition, game characteristics such as jackpot distribution can be changed as appropriate.

In this embodiment, the jackpot probability in the low probability state (normal game state, second special game state) of the lottery probability is about 1/319, and the jackpot probability in the high probability state (first special game state) is It is about 1/100. It should be noted that the specific value of the jackpot probability can be changed as appropriate.

3) Profit Image Displayed in Big Hit Game When the lottery results result in a big hit, a big hit game is executed. The jackpot game includes one or more unit games (so-called each "round" game. Hereinafter, the ○th unit game after the jackpot game is started may be referred to as ○ round (game)). In the unit game, the big winning area 906 is opened until a predetermined closing condition is established. In this embodiment, the occurrence of either one of the winning of C game balls and the lapse of a predetermined time after the opening of the big winning area 906 is considered to be the establishment of the closing condition. . Basically, if game balls are continuously shot toward the big winning area 906, C game balls enter the big winning area 906 before a predetermined time elapses. In other words, the player can enjoy a profit by winning at least C game balls into the big winning area 906 . In this embodiment, C=10. In addition, 10 prize balls are paid out when one game ball enters the big winning area 906 .

The number of unit games (number of rounds) constituting the jackpot game can be appropriately set. In this embodiment, the jackpot won by the first winning lottery (special figure 1 lottery) is 4 rounds, and the jackpot won by the second winning lottery (special figure 2 lottery) is 10 rounds.

During the jackpot game, the profit image 20 is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 5). The profit image 20 shows the profit already obtained by the player. The profit image 20 includes at least numerical values representing the number of balls paid out in the jackpot game. In this embodiment, it includes a numerical value representing the (total) number of prize balls (hereinafter also referred to as a prize ball value). That is, when one game ball enters the big winning area 906, the value of the prize ball is increased by 10. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls includes a so-called over-win (the 11th and subsequent wins in one unit game). Also, instead of the number of prize balls, it may represent the "net increase" excluding the number of game balls that have been shot. Also, in addition to the profit obtained by winning the big prize area 906, it may represent the profit obtained by winning another prize area.

The profit image 20 (prizing value) is reset (set to 0) when the reset condition is met. After the end of the jackpot game, in the case of shifting to the first special game state, reaching the switching time point in the first special game state is regarded as establishment of the reset condition. In other words, after the jackpot game (previous jackpot game) by winning the special jackpot (previous jackpot) ends, the first special game state is entered and the jackpot game ( When the subsequent jackpot game) is executed, whether or not the profit image 20 is reset depends on whether the timing of winning the subsequent jackpot is before or after reaching the switching time. Specifically, it is as follows.

The switching time point is the point in time when the first special game state is started after the end of the jackpot game (the previous jackpot game), and N consecutive losses occur. In this embodiment, N=20. In other words, the switching point of time is 20 rotations after the start of the first special game state (see FIG. 4). As described above, the first special game state in the present embodiment is terminated by losing 150 consecutive times (ST number: M = 150 times), but in the middle of the first special game state This means that the time point (not the end time point) is set as the switching time point (that is, N<M). Therefore, the first special game state does not end when the switching point is reached, but continues thereafter.

After the end of the previous jackpot game (see FIG. 5(a)), the first special game state is started (see FIG. 5(b)), and after losing N times (20 times) in succession, the jackpot (after If you win a jackpot), that is, if an event occurs in which you win a jackpot with a rotation number of more than N times and M times or less (hereinafter, this event may be referred to as a normal continuous jackpot), the reset condition is established, the profit image 20 (price value) is reset at the start of the subsequent big win (see FIG. 5(c-2)). In other words, in the later jackpot game, the prize balls obtained from 0 are added.

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

Incidentally, when the short-interval consecutive big wins occur two times or more in succession, the number of prize balls for three or more big win games is included in the profit image 20 (value of prize balls). That is, in a situation where a so-called ST consecutive win occurs, the profit image 20 is not reset unless a continuous jackpot occurs.

In summary, the previous jackpot game ends, the state shifts to the first special game state, and before the first special game state ends (before ST ends), the consecutive jackpots that win the later jackpot occurs, the profit image 20 is not reset (see FIG. 5(c-1)) if the winning timing is before the switching point (20 rotations) (if there is a short-interval continuous jackpot), and the switching point If it is later (if it is a regular interval continuous jackpot), the profit image 20 is reset (see FIG. 5(c-2)). That is, when the later jackpot is won at a relatively early timing after the start of the first special game state, the profit image 20 is not reset, and the profit of the previous jackpot game and the profit of the later jackpot game are combined. By displaying them together, the previous big winning game and the subsequent big winning game appear as if they were one big winning game (two or more big winning games appear as one big winning game in a pseudo manner). In other words, it seems to the player that one jackpot game (which actually includes two or more jackpot games) makes a lot of profit (it seems that the jackpot game makes a big profit), This contributes to the improvement of the interest of the game (improvement of the desire to play).

Specific examples in which the profit image 20, the special game state, the display during the jackpot game, etc. are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described below. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are combined and applied.

○ Specific example 1-1
It is assumed that the unit game number image 22 is displayed during the jackpot game (see FIG. 6). The unit game number image 22 includes a numerical value (numerical value indicating the number of rounds) that increases when one unit game (round) ends. The unit game number image 22 is reset at the time of normal continuous big wins, but is not reset at the time of short-interval continuous big wins. That is, after the end of the previous jackpot game (see FIG. 6A), if the subsequent jackpot is won after reaching the switching point, the unit game number image 22 is in a reset state at the start of the subsequent jackpot (see FIG. 6A). 6(b-2)). On the other hand, after the end of the previous jackpot game (see FIG. 6(a)), if the subsequent jackpot is won before reaching the switching point, at the start of the subsequent jackpot, the unit game executed in the previous jackpot game The unit game number image 22 including the number is displayed (see FIG. 6(b-1)).

By doing so, when a short-interval continuous jackpot occurs, the number of unit games including the unit games constituting the previous jackpot game is displayed, so the previous jackpot game and the later jackpot game are integrated. The effect of making it look like two big winning games is enhanced.

In the case of this example, the actual number of rounds should not be displayed (in the example shown in FIG. Alternatively, it is preferable to display in a small size so as not to stand out). This is because, as described above, when short-interval continuous jackpots occur, the number of unit games (number of rounds) including the previous jackpot game is displayed in the subsequent jackpot game. When a short-interval continuous jackpot occurs, when a display such as "ROUND 1" is displayed in the first round (first unit game) of the subsequent jackpot game, the player who sees it will start a new jackpot game. This is because the fact that the game has started can be easily grasped, and the effect of indicating that the previous jackpot game and the later jackpot game are one jackpot game is weakened.

○ Specific example 1-2
The control (decision method) of the time (fluctuation time) required for the effect during fluctuation is assumed to be different before and after reaching the switching point in the first special game state. Specifically, the variable time is determined based on the lottery results from among a plurality of candidate times (variation patterns), and the shortest variable time that can be set before the switching point is reached is after the switching point. is shorter than the shortest variation time that can be set by For example, the shortest variation time before reaching the switching point is 0.5 seconds, and the shortest variation time after reaching the switching point is 2.0 seconds (see FIG. 7). Regardless of whether it is before or after the switching point, the shortest variable time is the variable time with the highest selection probability among the plurality of candidate times. Because of this setting, the average length of the fluctuation time before reaching the switching point is shorter than the average length of the fluctuation time after reaching the switching point. Moreover, at least before reaching the switching point, the shortest variation time (0.5 seconds) can be selected not only when the lottery result is a loss, but also when a jackpot is won. In other words, there is a case where the big win is announced in the shortest variation time.

By doing so, the notification of the success or failure lottery result before reaching the switching point in the first special game state (up to 20 rotations) progresses at a good tempo (high speed). Therefore, when a short-interval continuous jackpot occurs, the time required from the end of the previous jackpot game (start of the first special game state) to the start of the later jackpot game tends to be shorter, and the first jackpot game and the later jackpot are likely to be shortened. The effect of showing the game as if it were one jackpot game is enhanced.

Before reaching the switching point, the variable time may be constant (there may be only one type of variable time candidate). In line with the above example, it is assumed that one variation ends in 0.5 seconds regardless of the result of the lottery. By doing so, after the first special game state is started, it is possible to make the maximum time required until reaching the switching point constant ("fluctuation time x D"). If D=20 and the variation time is 0.5 seconds as in the above embodiment, the maximum time is 10 seconds. In other words, the interval between the first big win and the second big win when the short-interval consecutive big wins occur is 10 seconds at maximum.

○ Specific example 1-3
The profit represented by the profit image 20 may include the profit during the first special game state. That is, the first special game state is a game state in which a game ball is shot toward the second starting area 904b (to hit to the right), and may include prize balls obtained thereby. Of the areas that can be won by shooting game balls toward the second starting area 904b, only the prize balls obtained by winning in some areas may be the object of profit represented by the profit image 20. By doing so, the profit image 20 (prize ball value) displayed in the later big win game when short-interval consecutive big wins occur is not only the profit obtained in the previous big win game, but also the profit obtained in the subsequent big win game. It includes the profit obtained in the first special game state of.

○ Specific example 1-4
The control of the profit image 20 in the above-described embodiment, after the end of the previous jackpot game, shifts to the first special game state (high probability, time saving), and when winning the later jackpot in the first special game state Although it was explained that it is a thing, after the end of the previous jackpot game, it shifts to the second special game state (low probability / time saving), and the same control is performed when winning the later jackpot in the second special game state You may In other words, if the subsequent jackpot is won during the transition to the second special game state and N times (N is less than the number of continuations of the second special game state) consecutively until the switching point reaches. The profit image 20 is not reset, and the profit image 20 is reset when the jackpot is won after reaching the switching point.

○ Specific example 1-5
The first special game state in the above-described embodiment has been explained that it is "ST" that ends by being lost consecutively M times, but it is a state that continues until the next big hit (high probability, time saving) good too. Whether or not the profit image 20 is reset may be determined depending on whether it is before or after the switching time point at which the player loses N times in succession after the game state is started.

○ Specific example 1-6
It is assumed that the pseudo start performance is executed with the arrival of the switching point of time when the lottery results are lost N times consecutively after the first special game state is started. If N=20 as in the above embodiment, the pseudo start effect is executed at the beginning of the 21st change effect after the first special game state is started.

The pseudo start effect is a effect for making it appear that the first special game state is started from the time of switching. For example, if the name of the first special game state is named "○○ RUSH", displaying a pseudo start image 25 including the name is executed as the pseudo start effect (see FIG. 8). In addition, such a pseudo start image 25 is not displayed at the start of the first special game state (immediately after the end of the previous jackpot game). In addition, as described above, the pseudo start production is executed during the 21st fluctuation production after the first special game state is started, so the winning lottery result corresponding to the 21st fluctuation production A decorative pattern 80 for informing is variably displayed in a small size in the vicinity of the outer edge of the display area 911 so that the player is less likely to notice that the effect during variation is being executed (that the pattern is varying). be done. In addition, it is preferable that the reserved symbol 10 is not displayed while the pseudo start effect is being executed so that the player is less likely to notice that the changing effect is being executed. However, it does not deny the configuration in which the reserved symbol 10 is displayed.

As a result, the player is given the impression that the first special game state is started after the switching time (although the first special game state is actually started before the switching time is reached). Become. Therefore, if a subsequent jackpot is won before reaching the switching point (a short-interval continuous jackpot occurs), a new jackpot game is started without executing the pseudo start effect (the pseudo start effect (It seems that the first special game state has not started for players who have been in contact with it.) Therefore, the effect of making the first big win game and the second big win game look as if they are one big win game is further enhanced. It will be.

It should be noted that the fluctuation of the first rotation after reaching the switching time point (the 21st fluctuating effect after the first special game state is started) is forced to be a long fluctuation (fluctuation of a predetermined time or more), and the fluctuation A time for executing the pseudo start effect is secured at the beginning of the middle effect. In this embodiment, even when the jackpot is achieved in the 21st spin, the pseudo start effect is executed (after the pseudo start effect is executed, the fact that the jackpot is won is notified). However, if the 21st spin results in a big win, the pseudo start effect may not be executed. In other words, the pseudo start effect is executed to make it appear that the first special game state is about to start, but if it is decided that the jackpot will be won soon, there is no meaning in executing the pseudo start effect. The effect may be prevented from being executed assuming that there is no such effect.

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

- Pseudo number display The display of the pseudo number 25n indicating that the first special game state ends when the player loses D consecutive times is executed as a pseudo start effect (see Fig. 9(a)). Note that D=MN. As in the above embodiment, the number of continuations of the first special game state (ST number) M = 150, and if N = 20, D = 150-20 = 130, so the pseudo number 25n is " An image containing the number "130" (times) is displayed. By doing so, the player is in a state (ST 130 times) in which the first special game state ends when the first special game state is lost 130 times in succession (although the number of continuations is actually 150 times). You will get the impression that In other words, the player starts the first special game state with "number of continuations = 130 times" after the switching time (although the first special game state is actually started before reaching the switching time). I get the impression that It should be noted that the pseudo number 25n is preferably displayed (at the same time) together with the pseudo start image 25 including the name of the first special game state (eg, ◯◯ RUSH) (Fig. 9 (a)). This is because the probability that the player will feel that the game state with the corresponding name continues for the simulated number of times 25n (130 times) increases.

· Selected effect The player can select the effect mode of the first special game state after reaching the switching point (that is, the effect mode of the 21st to 150th rotations) from among a plurality of types of effect modes. For example, one of production mode A with character A as a motif, production mode B with character B as a motif, and production mode C with character C as a motif is set. It is assumed that the aspect of the production during fluctuation changes. However, the production mode does not affect the player's direct profit (outgoing balls).

On the premise of this, it is assumed that a selection effect for selecting the effect mode is executed as the pseudo start effect. In other words, an effect is executed to urge the player to select any of the effect modes A to C as the effect mode at the time of switching (to select the desired effect mode) (see FIG. 9(b)). Any specific aspect of the selection effect (selection method) may be used. An image indicating the operation method of the operation means 70 (push button 71 or cross key (not shown)) for selection operation and the time until the end of selection may be displayed.

In general, the selection effect for selecting the effect mode is executed when a new state is started (in the middle of the game state (while the same game state is maintained), the subsequent effect It is not normal for the selection effect to determine the mode to occur). Therefore, by executing such a selection effect with the arrival of the switching time point as a trigger, the player can (although the first special game state is actually started before the arrival of the switching time point). You will get the impression that the first special game state is started after the switching point.

- Company display As an advertisement for the player, a company display (corporate display) indicating the manufacturer or seller of the gaming machine may be displayed in the display area 911 . In general, such a company display is often displayed at a clear "departure" such as the end of a jackpot game or the start of a new game state. It is assumed that such a company display is displayed as a pseudo start effect (see FIG. 9(c)). That is, it is assumed that the company display is displayed halfway through the first special game state (switching point). As mentioned above, the company display is often displayed at a clear breakpoint, so (although the first special game state is actually started before reaching the switching point) After the display is displayed, the player will have the impression that the first special game state has started.

・Attention call display An alert call display may be displayed to the player. Examples of warning display include a display warning against forgetting to remove (theft) a recording card such as a cash card or a card that records information on the number of paid balls (see FIG. 9(d)), and a A display (not shown) that warns against injury due to contact with a protruded portion or the like may be used. In general, such a warning display is often displayed at a clear "delimitation" such as the end of a jackpot game or the start of a new game state. It is assumed that such a warning display is displayed as a pseudo start effect. That is, it is assumed that the attention calling display is displayed at the middle point (switching point) of the first special game state. As described above, since the warning display is often displayed at a clear breakpoint, (although the first special game state is actually started before reaching the switching point), After the warning display is displayed, the player will get the impression that the first special game state has started.

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

4) Various Effects The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is capable of executing the following effects as effects that constitute the effect during variation. In addition, it may be possible to execute only a part of the effects shown below.

4-1) Casing Display Effect An image displayed in the display area 911 during the changing effect is assumed to be a variable image 30 . The variable image 30 includes at least the decorative pattern 80 and a background image 30b displayed as its background. As will be described later in detail, the casing display effect causes a change such that the variable image 30 becomes smaller. is displayed over the entire display area 911 (see FIG. 10A).

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

As described above, the housing display effect changes from the normal state to the special state, and the continuity of the variable image 30 is maintained from the normal state to the special state (see FIG. 10). As described above, the fluctuation image 30 includes at least the decorative pattern 80, and the fluctuation of the decorative pattern 80 (in addition, the fluctuation here is not completely stopped, for example, a pseudo-slightly swaying state). (including the stop state) are maintained. For example, immediately before the change from the normal state to the special state (zooming out of the variable image 30) occurs, the variable image 30 includes the decorative pattern 80 in the process of changing "5, 1, 7" from the left. In this case (see FIG. 10(a)), zooming out is started while the "5.1.7" decorative pattern 80 is displayed (see FIG. 10(b)). The continuity of variation of the decorative pattern 80 is maintained even during zooming out.

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

Further, in this embodiment, the variable image 30 includes the reserved symbol 10 . That is, when the housing display effect is generated, the variable image 30 including the pending symbol 10 is zoomed out. Assuming that winning/failure lottery information is not newly acquired (the number of reservations does not change) when the housing display effect occurs, the number of the reserved symbols 10 included in the variable image 30 does not change. Further, if new win/fail lottery information is acquired while the housing display effect is being executed (during zooming out), a new reserved pattern 10 is displayed even during zooming out (Fig. 10). (See change from (b) to (c)). In other words, the increase in the reserved symbols 10 is reflected even during the housing display effect.

In this manner, the housing display effect in the present embodiment maintains the continuity of the variable image 30 from the normal state to the special state. Also, the timing at which the cabinet display effect occurs is indeterminate. That is, the timing at which the change from the normal state to the special state starts is uncertain. Since the aspect of the variable image 30 at the time when the change is started can change each time (varies), the specific aspect of the housing display effect (part of the variable image 30) is the variation at the time. If the aspects of the images 30 are not exactly the same, they are different.

The cabinet display effect is a effect of displaying the image of the game machine 1 "self" in the display area 911. By maintaining the continuity of the variable image 30 as in the present embodiment, the effect can be achieved. can be seen more realistically (it looks as if the gaming machine 1 that is actually playing now is displayed).

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

After the special state is entered, an image is displayed in which the image light emitting unit 35x emits light, and the “actual object/image light emitting effect” in which the actual light emitting unit 35 also emits light is executed (see FIG. 11). In other words, in the "actual object/image light emitting effect", the effect by the tangible object actually provided in the housing 1a and the effect by the image representing the tangible object (the effect by the tangible object is represented by the image) are executed at the same time. It is an interesting performance. After the effect using the image light emitting unit 35x and the real light emitting unit 35 is completed, the normal state in which the variable image 30 is displayed on the entire display area 911 is restored.

In this embodiment, the occurrence of the housing display effect (actual object/image light emission effect) is set as the chance-up effect. In other words, the probability ((jackpot) reliability ) is high.

Even if the transition from the normal state to the special state is started, the setting may be such that the real object/image lighting effect may not be executed. In other words, the execution of the real object/image lighting effect is regarded as a chance up, and the original state is returned to without executing the real object/image lighting effect (the normal state in which the variable image 30 is displayed in the entire display area 911). back) may be set as non-chance-up. In this way, the player desires that the variable image 30 is displaced (zoomed out) until the image light emitting unit 35x is displayed, and the real object/image light emitting effect is executed. Become.

Specific examples in which items related to housing display presentation are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described below. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are combined and applied.

○ Specific example 2-1
The variable image 30 includes the decorative pattern 80 and its background image 30b, and it has been explained that the continuity is maintained even when the cabinet display effect occurs. When the housing display effect occurs while the variable image 30 including the variable image 30 is displayed, the continuity of the effect image is also maintained (the effect image is not always displayed in the effect during the change). do not have). For example, if a character image representing a predetermined character is displayed as the effect image, and the character image is moving from right to left over time, and the housing display effect occurs, the normal state is changed to the special state. to maintain the continuity of movement of the character image.

○ Specific example 2-2
After the housing display effect is generated, an operation effect for prompting the player to operate the operation means 70 can be generated. Specifically, in a special state, the operation means 70 (for example, push button 71) provided on the housing 1a of the gaming machine 1 is displayed, and the player is prompted to operate the operation means 70. . That is, the housing display effect is such that the variable image 30 is zoomed out, but the operation means 70 provided outside the display area 911 is displayed as an image (the image button 35y is displayed). The variable image 30 is zoomed out until the In addition, an operation presentation prompting the operation of the operation means 70 is generated (see FIG. 12). Note that the continuity of the variable image 30 is maintained at this time as well. In this way, the housing display effect can be used for the operation effect.

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

For the operation effect, an operation valid period during which the operation of the operation means 70 is valid is set. When the operation means 70 is operated (single operation (single-shot operation)) during the valid operation period, the normal state is restored. After returning to the normal state, the display area 911 shows the result of the operation effect. When the operation means 70 is not operated during the effective period of operation, the normal state is restored at the end of the effective period of operation, and the result of the operation presentation is displayed. The operation effect can also be a effect showing the result of the winning or losing lottery. In this case, if the result of the lottery is a jackpot, the result of the success may be given, and if the result is a loss, the result of the operation may be the result of failure.

In the case of this example, even if the housing display effect is started and the special state is entered, the operation means 70 may not be displayed in the display area 911 and the normal state may be restored. That is, whether or not the variable image 30 zooms out until the image (image button 35y) representing the operation means 70 provided on the housing 1a is displayed is a branch of whether or not the operation effect is executed. shall be set. In this case, the execution of the operation effect may be set to be a more advantageous event for the player than the non-execution of the operation effect. That is, in the former case, the reliability of the winning lottery results is set to be higher than in the latter case. In the latter case, a setting may be made in which it is determined that the result of the lottery will be a loss. By doing so, it becomes an effect mode in which the player wishes to zoom out to the state where the operation means 70 is displayed.

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

In this case, it is preferable to set the jackpot reliability to be different (the degree of chance up is different) depending on whether or not there is a contradiction. In line with the above example, when both the actual light emitting unit 35 and the image light emitting unit 35x emit white light (see FIG. 13(b)), the actual light emitting unit 35 emits white light and the image light emitting unit 35x emits white light. It is assumed that the reliability of the big win is set to be different between when the light is emitted in red (see FIG. 13(a)). By doing so, it becomes an interesting presentation form in which the player pays attention to whether or not the presentation by the actual tangible object contradicts the presentation by the image representing the tangible object.

○ Specific example 2-4
In the case display effect in the above-described embodiment, an effect using a tangible object (for example, the light emitting unit 35) actually provided in the case 1a and an effect using an image (image light emitting unit 35x) representing the tangible object are executed simultaneously. However, one of them may be executed first. For example, after the image light emitting unit 35x emits light (see FIG. 14(a)), the actual light emitting unit 35 emits light (see FIG. 14(b)). Even after the actual light emitting unit 35 emits light, the image light emitting unit 35x may continue to emit light, or the image light emitting unit 35x may stop emitting light. In this case, the presentation by the image becomes a presentation mode in which the presentation by the actual tangible object is foretold. On the other hand, if this is reversed, the presentation by the actual tangible object becomes a presentation mode in which the presentation by the image is foretold.

4-2) Specific Operation Effect In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a specific operation effect as a type of operation effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means 70 . The specific operation effect is an effect that prompts the player to operate the push button 71, which is one of the operation means 70, one time. The push button 71 can be changed to a special mode that allows the player to perceive that the normal mode is different from the normal mode. The special mode in this embodiment is the state in which the push button 71 vibrates (vibration state), and the normal mode is the state in which it does not vibrate (non-vibration state). Since the vibrating device itself for vibrating the push button 71 is well known, the description thereof will be omitted.

The period during which the specific operation effect is executed consists of an operation valid period during which the operation of the push button 71 is valid (a period during which the player is prompted to perform an operation) and a notice period which is a period before the operation valid period starts. partitioned. In the valid operation period, an image (meter image) indicating the remaining (elapsed) of the valid operation period, an image representing the push button 71 to be operated, and an image requesting a single operation (an image including the word "press") are displayed. ) is displayed (see FIG. 16(a)). That is, the operation effective period is a period during which the player is actually requested to perform an operation.

The advance notice period is an introductory part of the operation valid period (a part for giving advance notice that the operation valid period will start). In this embodiment, the push button 71 changes from the normal mode to the special mode during the notice period. Specifically, the normal mode (see FIG. 15(a)) is changed to the special mode (see FIG. 15(b)), and then the normal mode is changed back to the special mode, which is repeated multiple times. In this embodiment, the push button 71 is in the special mode three times throughout the advance notice period (it is in the normal mode at the start of the valid operation period).

During the advance notice period, the effect image 40 is displayed in the display area 911 in accordance with the change of the push button 71 from the normal mode to the special mode. In this embodiment, the effect image 40 is displayed when the push button 71 is in the special mode (see FIG. 15(b)). Since the push button 71 is in the special mode three times during the notice period as described above, the effect image 40 is displayed three times during the notice period. Note that in the present embodiment, the effect image 40 is not displayed when in the normal mode (see FIG. 15(a)).

The effect image 40 is designed to gradually expand from the side on which the push button 71 is provided. In this embodiment, since the push buttons 71 are provided below the display area 911, an image (moving image) whose display range increases over time from the lower edge of the display area 911 is displayed as the effect image 40. be. Further, since the special mode in this embodiment is "vibration", an image is displayed as if it were an effect due to the influence of the vibration (see FIG. 15B). In this embodiment, the effect image 40 is an image representing a “ripple” spreading around the push button 71 .

After such an advance notice period, the operation effective period (see FIG. 16A) is entered. If an operation of the operation means 70 that satisfies the conditions is performed during the valid operation period (see FIG. 16(b)), the valid operation period ends, and the result of the effect (result advantageous to the player (successful result; FIG. 16(c-1)) or a result unfavorable to the player (failure result; see FIG. 16(c-2)). The valid operation period ends when the push button 71 is operated once during the valid operation period, and the operation proceeds to the result. The end of the valid period (time up) moves to the result.In this embodiment, the result itself indicates the result of the lottery.In other words, the lottery corresponding to the variable production including the specific operation production If the result is a big hit, it will lead to a success result (including a reversal pattern that once looks like a failure result), and if it is a loss, it will lead to a failure result.However, it does not indicate such a success or failure lottery result, but a success. The setting may be such that the reliability of the big win is higher in the case of a result than in the case of a failure.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect image 40 is displayed in accordance with the vibration of the push button 71 (becomes a special mode), so the vibration of the push button 71 is emphasized. In particular, the effect image 40 in this embodiment is made to gradually spread from the side on which the push button 71 is provided, that is, to appear as if it were generated by the vibration of the push button 71, so that the effect of emphasizing the vibration is enhanced. high.

Further, in the present embodiment, the push button 71 vibrates during the advance notice period before the start of the operation effective period of the specific operation effect, and the effect image 40 is displayed along with this. It is possible to easily grasp the position of the push button 71 that becomes the desired position, and it is possible to predict that the operation of the push button 71 will be prompted. That is, it is possible to smoothly prepare for the operation before the operation valid period.

Specific examples in which items related to specific operation effects are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described below. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are combined and applied.

○ Specific example 3-1
It is assumed that a plurality of types of images are set as the effect image 40 that can be displayed. For example, the first effect image 41 may be displayed (see FIG. 17(a)) and the second effect image 42 may be displayed (see FIG. 17(b)). The probability that the result of the specific operation effect will be advantageous to the player is higher when the second effect image 42 is displayed than when the first effect image 41 is displayed during the notice period. be set. If the result of the specific operation effect shows the result of the lottery, the reliability of the big win is higher when the second effect image 42 is displayed than when the first effect image 41 is displayed. That is. By doing so, the mode (kind) of the effect image 40 becomes an effect mode in which the player pays attention.

In addition, in the case of this example, the special mode of the operation means 70 (push button 71) may be set differently according to the mode (type) of the effect image 40 to be displayed. For example, as the vibration modes of the push button 71, there are a first special mode (vibration "small") (see FIG. 17(a)) and a second special mode with greater vibration (vibration "large") (see FIG. 17 ( b) See) is set. The first effect image 41 is displayed when the first special mode is selected, and the second effect image 42 is displayed when the second special mode is selected. In this case, the difference between the first effect image 41 and the second effect image 42 should be the image size (maximum size). That is, since the "vibration" is larger in the second special mode than in the first special mode, the second effect image 42 is larger than the first effect image 41 (as in the above embodiment, " If the "ripple" is the effect image 40, the size of the "ripple" is assumed to differ according to the magnitude of the "vibration"). By doing so, it is possible to clearly indicate whether the operation means 70 (push button 71) is in the first special mode or the second special mode (magnitude of "vibration") by the difference in the effect image 40. (The difference in the invisible "vibration" can be represented by the difference in the effect image 40).

○ Specific example 3-2
It is assumed that the display of the effect image 40 is set to increase the chance. That is, when the push button 71 vibrates, the effect image 40 may be displayed (see FIG. 18(a)) or may not be displayed (see FIG. 18(b)). That is, in the notice period, although the push button 71 vibrates, the effect image 40 may not be displayed. are different in the presence or absence of the effect image 40). When the effect image 40 is displayed and the vibration of the push button 71 is emphasized, there is a higher probability that the result of the specific operation effect will be more advantageous to the player than when the effect image 40 is not displayed. Set to high. If the win/loss lottery result is indicated by the result of the specific operation presentation, the reliability of the big win is higher when the effect image 40 is displayed than when it is not displayed. By doing so, it becomes an effect mode in which the player pays attention to whether or not the effect image 40 is displayed when the push button 71 is vibrated.

○ Specific example 3-3
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the operating means 70 (push button 71) is in a vibrating state as a special mode, but the player can perceive that it is a different mode from the normal mode (normal state). Any other aspect can be set as a special aspect. For example, the push button 71 may be provided with a light-emitting body (for example, an LED), and the non-light-emitting state of the light-emitting body may be set as a normal mode, and the light-emitting state may be set as a special mode. That is, the setting is such that the player can visually recognize the difference between the normal mode and the special mode. The light-emitting body may also emit light in the normal mode. That is, the luminous color of the luminous body in the normal mode is set to be different from the luminous color of the luminous body in the special mode. In the case of this example, the effect image 40 should be matched with the luminous color of the luminous body. For example, if it is set as a special mode that the luminous body emits red light, the effect image 40 assumes a red color.

As explained in the above specific example 3-1, if two or more modes are set as the effect image 40, if the first special mode in which the light emitter emits white light is used, the white is displayed (see FIG. 19(a)), and when the second special mode in which the light emitter emits red light is displayed, a second effect image 42 is displayed in red (see FIG. 19A). 19(b)). By linking the luminescent color of the light emitter and the color of the effect image 40 in this way, the effect image 40 can enhance the effect of highlighting the fact that the operation means 70 (push button 71) is in a special mode. will be

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

4-3) Symbol Effect In this embodiment, a symbol effect occurs as an effect that constitutes the effect during variation. The pattern effect is a effect using the decorative pattern 80. - 特許庁Specifically, it is an effect indicating that the situation is advantageous to the player by making a specific combination of X symbols. X is a number that constitutes a combination of decorative symbols 80 indicating the result of the lottery. That is, X=3 in this embodiment. Incidentally, if X=2 or more, the number of decorative symbols 80 constituting the specific combination can be changed as appropriate.

The specific combination is not the same "three sets of decorative symbols 80" shown when the jackpot is won. That is, it is a so-called "chance eye", which is different from the combination that notifies the winning of the jackpot. In the present embodiment, a specific combination is defined as a combination in which three decorative patterns 80 are arranged consecutively from the left (see FIG. 20(b)). Specifically, combinations arranged in ascending order from the left, such as "1-2-3", "2-3-4", "3-4-5", etc., are defined as specific combinations. In the drawing, each decorative pattern 80 is shown as containing only "numbers", but may also contain characters or the like associated therewith. In addition, although each decorative pattern 80 normally includes parts other than "numbers" such as characters, it may be displayed as including only "numbers" when a specific combination is constructed. Also, such as "8 9 1", "9 1 2", even if it returns from the last number (9) to the first number (1) in the prescribed order, even if it is included in "ascending order" good.

When the symbol effect is generated, the specific combination is displayed after stopping or quasi-stopping the variation of each decorative symbol group 80g. Here, "stop" means the point of time when a combination indicating a winning or losing lottery result is displayed. In other words, all the decorative pattern groups 80g stop changing at the end of the changing effect. On the other hand, "pseudo stop" refers to a state in which the game appears to be stopped to the player, but is moving slightly. Therefore, the "pseudo stop" time point is not the end time of the effect during fluctuation (it can be said that it is the time when the effect during change is made to look like it is finished).

In this embodiment, a specific combination is displayed when indicating that a so-called pseudo-continuous effect will occur. Since the pseudo-continuous effect itself is well-known, a detailed description is omitted, but the fluctuating decorative pattern 80 (see FIG. 20(a)) temporarily stops in a pseudo manner (see FIG. 20(b)), and then starts to fluctuate again. (Re-fluctuation) (see FIG. 20(c)) is repeated one or more times during one fluctuation effect. It is set so that the greater the number of times of the re-variation, the higher the reliability of the target lottery result (the result of the lottery lottery corresponding to the variable production including the pseudo-continuous production). The combination at the time of "pseudo stop" when this pseudo continuous effect occurs is defined as the specific combination. In other words, the specific combination is a combination indicating that a pseudo-continuous effect (re-fluctuation) will occur.

Different from this, a specific combination may be used as a "chance eye" as a so-called look-ahead effect. In the look-ahead effect, the fact that the reliability of a certain win-or-fail lottery result (the result of the target win-or-fail lottery targeted for the look-ahead effect) has increased is notified prior to the result of the target win-or-fail lottery. As suggested by the production during the fluctuation of the lottery result (previous lottery result), the combination that indicates the result of the lottery lottery (loss) will be a specific combination (chance) as a foreseeing production. It is conceivable to make In this case, as a result of the previous lottery lottery (lost), the combination when the variation of the decorative symbols 80 "stops" is determined as the specific combination.

The three decorative patterns 80 that make up the specific combination are highlighted as follows. As described above, the specific combination in this embodiment is one in which three decorative patterns 80 (numbers) are arranged in ascending order. In other words, the number of the left decorative design 80, the number of the middle decorative design 80, and the number of the right decorative design 80 are "continuous" (successive numbers). These three decorative patterns 80 are displayed so that they become smaller in ascending order (see FIG. 20(b)). In other words, the left decorative design 80 is the largest, the middle decorative design 80 is the second largest, and the right decorative design 80 is the smallest. The size of each decorative pattern 80 is defined by its vertical length. In other words, it is assumed that the longer the distance from the top end to the bottom end of the pattern is, the larger the pattern is. Before the specific combination is constructed, basically, each decorative pattern 80 has the same size.

The rules for specific combinations (chance eyes) differ depending on the game machine. As in the present embodiment, for the specific combination in which the decorative patterns 80 are arranged in the specified order, the emphasized display is such that the size of the pattern gradually decreases in the specified order as described above. , Each pattern appears to be arranged in numerical order from the front, emphasizing that the specific combination is in "ascending order". For the player, there is an advantage that the law of the specific combination is easy to understand.

Specific examples of improvement, realization, modification, etc., of matters relating to the design presentation will be described below. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are combined and applied.

○ Specific example 4-1
Although it has been explained that the emphasizing display in the above-described embodiment is such that the decorative patterns 80 constituting the specific combination are displayed so as to gradually become smaller in the prescribed order (ascending order), they are displayed so as to gradually become larger in that order. (See FIG. 21). In the case of this example, the size relationship of the number and the size relationship of the pattern are linked (the larger the number, the larger the display), which is an easy-to-understand presentation mode.

○ Specific example 4-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the decorative patterns 80 that make up the specific combination are arranged in "ascending order", but those arranged in "descending order" may be the specific combination (both "ascending order" and "descending order" are specific combinations). , or only "descending order" may be set as a specific combination). Even in the case where the "descending order" is a specific combination, the left decorative pattern 80 is the largest and the right decorative pattern 80 is the smallest, as in the above embodiment. can be considered. By doing so, the size relationship of the numbers and the size relationship of the symbols are linked. In descending order, even if it includes things that return from the first number (1) to the last number (9) in the prescribed order, such as "1, 9, 8" and "2, 1, 9" good.

Further, in a setting where both "ascending order" and "descending order" are specified combinations, it is conceivable to adopt a configuration in which the direction of change in pattern size differs between "ascending order" and "descending order". For example, as shown in FIG. 22(a), in the case of "ascending order", each decorative pattern 80 is displayed so that it becomes smaller gradually from left to right (see FIG. 22(a-1)), while "descending order" is displayed. In the case of , each decorative pattern 80 may be displayed so as to gradually increase in size from left to right (see FIG. 22(a-2)) (they appear to be located in front in numerical order). . Conversely, as shown in FIG. 22(b), in the case of "ascending order", each decorative pattern 80 is displayed so as to gradually increase from left to right (see FIG. 22(b-1)). , in the case of "descending order", it is conceivable to display each decorative pattern 80 so that it becomes smaller gradually from left to right (see FIG. 22(b-2)) (in both "ascending order" and "descending order" It is assumed that the size relationship of the numbers and the size relationship of the pattern are linked). By doing so, the direction in which the size of the pattern decreases (increases) differs depending on whether it is "ascending order" or "descending order". It becomes easy to determine whether a specific combination of is established. In addition, when both "ascending order" and "descending order" are specified combinations, it is more advantageous for the player to be the other than "ascending order" and "descending order". It is preferable to set (the reliability of the target lottery results is high). In this case, the player is interested in whether the specific combination of "ascending order" or the specific combination of "descending order" will be obtained, so which specific combination of "ascending order" and "descending order" is established. It can be said that there is great significance in making it easier to determine whether the

○ Specific example 4-3
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the specific combination is the arrangement of the decorative patterns 80 in the specified order (ascending order), but other combinations may be the specific combination. That is, the "rule" of the specific combination may be different.

If two or more of the same type of decorative patterns 80 are included in the specific combination, the sizes of the same type of decorative patterns 80 should be the same in the highlighted state. For example, if it is set as a specific combination that the middle decorative pattern 80 and the right decorative pattern 80 are of the same type, such as "1, 2, 2" and "2, 3, 3", While the size of the middle decorative pattern 80 and the right decorative pattern 80 are the same, the sizes of these two decorative patterns 80 and the left decorative pattern 80 are different (see FIG. 23). By doing so, the player can easily understand that the combination of the two decorative patterns 80 (the middle decorative pattern 80 and the right decorative pattern 80) of the same kind (but not the big winning combination) is regarded as a chance. can grasp. In this case as well, the smaller the number, the closer (larger) it may be (see FIG. 23(a)). (See FIG. 23(b)).

○ Specific example 4-4
Since the decorative patterns 80 that constitute the specific combination change in size in the prescribed order, two adjacent decorative patterns 80 are larger than the other. In the above embodiment, the decorative pattern 80 positioned to the left is larger. Based on this assumption, it is assumed that the highlighted display is such that a portion of the relatively small decorative pattern 80 overlaps a portion of the adjacent relatively large decorative pattern. For example, if a specific combination of "2, 3, 4" is displayed, the left part of the symbol "3" is partially hidden by the right part of the symbol "2", It is assumed that a part of the left side of the symbol "4" is displayed so as to be hidden by a part of the right side of the symbol "3" (see FIG. 24). By doing so, the larger the decorative pattern 80 displayed, the closer it appears to be, so that the difference in the size of each decorative pattern 80 is emphasized, making it easier to understand that the decorative patterns 80 are arranged in the prescribed order. will be shown.

In the case of this example, it is preferable to separate the image layers representing the decorative patterns 80 forming the specific combination in order to facilitate image control. The image layer representing the decorative pattern 80 that is displayed larger is set as a layer closer to the front (in accordance with the above embodiment, the left decorative pattern 80 is the frontmost image layer, and the right decorative pattern 80 is the rearmost image layer. represented).

○ Specific example 4-5
The design effect includes a change from normal display to emphasized display in which the X decorative patterns 80 forming the specific combination are of the same size. Taking as an example a case where a specific combination of "1, 2, 3" is displayed, immediately after the variation of each decorative pattern group 80g stops or pseudo-stops, the three decorative patterns 80 "1, 2, 3" are They are of the same size (in the normal display state) (see FIG. 25(b)). From that state, a change occurs such that the middle decorative pattern 80 is smaller than the left decorative pattern 80, and the right decorative pattern 80 is smaller than the middle decorative pattern 80, resulting in a change to a highlighted display state (Fig. 25 (c) )reference). For example, compared to the size in the normal display state, the size of the left decorative pattern 80 is maintained (the magnification is 1.0 times), the middle decorative pattern 80 is 0.75 times, and the right decorative pattern 80 is 0.75 times larger. A change such as 0.50 times occurs. That is, when the normal display is changed to the highlighted display, the display magnification of each decorative pattern 80 is changed (the magnification is reduced as the decoration pattern 80 should be displayed smaller in the highlighted display state).

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

○ Specific example 4-6
It is assumed that the emphasized display is that of the X decorative patterns 80 being "perspective display". If, as in the above embodiment, each decorative pattern 80 is highlighted to become smaller from left to right, then a "perspective display" in which the vanishing point P exists on the right side of the display area 911 is performed. That is, assuming an upper virtual line P1 and a lower virtual line P2 whose width gradually narrows toward the right side of the display area 911, the upper side of each decorative pattern 80 is along the upper virtual line P1, and the lower side is along the lower virtual line P2. (the intersection of the upper virtual line P1 and the lower virtual line P2 is the vanishing point P) (see FIG. 26). By doing so, it is emphasized that the decorative patterns 80 are arranged in the specified order.

4-4) Specific Look-ahead Effect In this embodiment, a specific look-ahead effect is generated as the effect that constitutes the effect during variation. As described above, the look-ahead effect is that the reliability of a certain success or failure lottery result (target success or failure lottery result targeted for the look-ahead effect) has increased. It is suggested by the production during fluctuation (previous production during fluctuation) about a plurality of success or failure lottery results (previous lottery result). If the effect during change for the result of the target lottery is set as the effect during target change, the previous effect during change is executed before the effect during target change is started. As a kind of this look-ahead effect, a specific look-ahead effect occurs. Specifically, the previous success or failure lottery result is a loss, and the specific look-ahead effect is included as a part of the ending including the end of the previous fluctuation effect that informs the loss (time of completion of the loss notification). Occur.

The preceding fluctuation production that constitutes the specific look-ahead production includes the following first to third stages. The first step (see FIGS. 27A and 27D) is the step in which the reference image 50 in the display area 911 is displayed. The reference image 50 is an image including the decorative pattern 80 (decorative pattern group 80g) being changed and the background image 30b displayed as its background. In this embodiment, the reserved design 10 is also included in the reference image 50 (the background image 30b is also the background of the reserved design 10). In other words, it can be said that the first stage is a normal state before the specific look-ahead effect is started. In this embodiment, the reference image 50 is the one displayed in the entire display area 911 in the first stage.

In the second stage after the first stage (see FIGS. 27B and 27E), the reference image 50 is displayed as if it were shifted from the display area 911 . That is, in the first stage, the reference image 50 is displayed over the entire display area 911 , and the second stage is reached by displacing the reference image 50 with respect to the display area 911 . Since the reference image 50 is displaced with respect to the display area 911, in the second stage, the outer edge of the reference image 50 that was not visible in the first stage (the portion corresponding to the outer edge of the display area 911 in the first stage) ) shall be visible. In this embodiment, a change occurs as if the reference image 50 were displaced backward. That is, in the second stage, the outer edge of the reference image 50 is displayed in a substantially rectangular shape. Note that the reference image 50 may appear to be displaced in at least one of the vertical direction and the horizontal direction with respect to the display area 911 . Also, a mode may be adopted in which the reference image 50 appears to be three-dimensionally displaced with respect to the display area 911 . For example, in the second stage, the outer edge of the reference image 50 may be displayed in a substantially parallelogram shape.

When transitioning from the first stage to the second stage, the continuity of the content represented by the reference image 50 is maintained. That is, if the variation of the decorative pattern 80 included in the reference image 50 or the background image 30b is a moving image, the continuity is maintained (the shape of the image showing the same content appears to the player to change). ). In other words, even in the second stage, at least one of the decorative symbol groups 80g (either left, middle, or right) is in the process of changing (in the middle of the previous effect during changing).

The third step after the second step (see FIGS. 27(c) and (f)) is a step in which the reference image 50 returns to its original state (same size as the first step). That is, the reference image 50 returns to the state in which the entire display area 911 is displayed, as in the first stage. Therefore, the outer edge of the reference image 50 that was displayed in the second step disappears in the transition to the third step. The reference image 50 returns to the same size as the first stage, and the combination of the decorative patterns 80 included in the reference image 50 is a combination indicating "mismatch" (mismatch combination). While the specific look-ahead effect is executed in the previous changing effect for notifying the previous win/fail lottery result, the losing combination for notifying the previous win/fail lottery result is displayed. In other words, the third stage includes the end point of the previous effect during variation, and is the stage in which the winning combination of the decorative symbols 80 indicating the previous win/loss lottery result (loss) is displayed. Such a mismatched combination is displayed substantially at the same time as the reference image 50 returns to its original size.

In the specific look-ahead effect, the probability of a big win in the result of the target winning lottery increases as the number of times of the effect during fluctuation (the number of times of look-ahead) increases. One or more of the previous fluctuation effects that constitute the specific look-ahead effect include the above first to third stages (the examples shown in FIG. 27 are (a) to (c) is one look-ahead, and (d) to (f) are one subsequent look-ahead). In other words, after the reference image 50 is displayed as if it has shifted from the display area 911, it returns to its original state and the previous lottery result (loss) is notified. In this way, since the notification of deviation is made after the action of "shifting" the reference image 50 occurs, it is easy to understand that prefetching has occurred (the fluctuation resulting in the action is included in the number of prefetching times). There is an advantage that it is easy to understand that it is a fluctuation).

Specific examples in which items related to the specific look-ahead effect are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described below. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are combined and applied.

○ Specific example 5-1
In the second stage, since the reference image 50 is displayed as if it is shifted from the display area 911, an area (non-reference area 911a) in which the reference image 50 is not displayed is generated in the display area 911. FIG. The form of the image displayed in the non-standard area 911a (hereinafter referred to as the non-standard image 51) suggests the reliability of the specific prefetch effect, that is, the reliability of the target lottery results. For example, as the non-standard image 51, the first non-standard image 511 is displayed (see FIG. 28(b-1)), and the second non-standard image 512 (the mode is different from the first non-standard image 511). is displayed (see FIG. 28(b-2)). The setting is such that the reliability of the target success/failure lottery result is higher. As described above, the specific look-ahead effect increases the reliability of the target winning lottery result as the number of look-aheads increases. Also, the reliability of the big win is higher when the second non-standard image 512 is displayed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which three or more types of non-standard images 51 with different degrees of reliability for big wins are set.

It should be noted that in the specific look-ahead effect in which the previous effect during fluctuation occurs two or more times (the number of times of look-ahead is two or more), the non-standard image 51 may change (step up) in the middle. For example, the first non-standard image 511 is displayed in the second stage of the changing effect two before the target changing effect, and the first non-standard image 511 is displayed in the second stage of the changing effect immediately before the target changing effect. A setting may be made in which the two non-standard images 512 are displayed in some cases. In addition, in the case of such a setting, when the second non-standard image 512 is displayed in both the two-previous changing effect and the one-previous changing effect, the second non-standard image 512 is displayed. Although it was the first non-standard image 511 in the previous changing effect, the reliability of the jackpot result of the target success or failure lottery result is higher than the second non-standard image 512 in the previous changing effect. A higher setting may be used. That is, the larger the number of times the highly reliable non-standard image 51 is displayed through the specific look-ahead effect (through two or more previous fluctuation effects), the higher the reliability of the big win may be set.

○ Specific example 5-2
It is assumed that the shape (outer shape) of the outer edge of the reference image 50 in the second stage can be different. Specifically, the outline of the reference image 50 in the state in which it has changed the most from the first stage (when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the second stage) may differ each time the specific look-ahead effect occurs. do. For example, the outline of the reference image 50 in the second stage may be the first form (see FIG. 29(b-1)), or it may be the second form different from the first form (see FIG. 29(b-1)). 2) Refer to). Then, it is set that the reliability of the target success/failure lottery result is higher in the case of the second form than in the case of the first form. As described above, in the specific look-ahead effect, the more the number of look-aheads increases, the higher the reliability of the target success or failure lottery result will be. It means that the reliability of the big win is higher in the case of the second form than in the case. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which three or more types of outer shapes with different degrees of reliability for big wins are set.

It should be noted that, in the specific look-ahead effect in which the previous effect during fluctuation occurs two or more times (the number of times of look-ahead is two or more), the outline of the reference image 50 may be changed (stepped up) in the middle. For example, in the second stage of the changing effect two before the object changing effect, the outline of the reference image 50 is set to the first form, and in the second stage of the changing effect one before may be set so that there is also a case where the outer shape of the reference image 50 is the second form. Also, in the case of such a setting, it is better if both the two-previous fluctuation production and the one-previous fluctuation production are set to the second form. Although it was in the first form in the production during fluctuation, the reliability of the big win of the target success or failure lottery result may be set higher than in the case of the second form in the previous production during fluctuation. In other words, the larger the number of times that the outline of the reference image 50 with high reliability has been obtained through the specific look-ahead effect (through two or more previous fluctuation effects), the higher the reliability of the big win may be set.

○ Specific example 5-3
Whether or not the combination of the decorative symbols 80 shown in the third step (the combination indicating that the previous effect during variation is lost) is a predetermined combination (chance eye) (see FIG. 30(b-1)) (See FIG. 30(b-2)) may be set as a branch to determine whether or not the reliability of the target winning lottery result increases. In other words, if the chance number is established, the look-ahead effect occurs, and if the chance number is not established, the look-ahead effect does not occur (Note that in FIG. 30, the decorative pattern 80 inside is "7". is set as the chance number).

In this case, the timing at which there is a possibility of the establishment of a chance eye becomes conspicuous by changing the state of the reference image 50 (change from the second stage to the third stage). In other words, the change to the second stage functions as an advance notice suggesting the possibility of a chance match (occurrence of a look-ahead). That is, the setting is such that the probability of winning a chance eye is higher when the change from the first stage to the second stage occurs than when the change does not occur.

○ Specific example 5-4
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the combination of decorative symbols 80 shown in the third step is a losing combination indicating that the result of the lottery is a loss, but the combination indicating that the result of the lottery is a big win. may be displayed. In other words, it is assumed that three sets of the same decorative pattern 80 may be displayed in accordance with the third stage. In other words, the change of the reference image 50 from the first step→the second step→the third step can also be used to notify a big win.

4-5) Relay effect A specific effect may occur as a effect that constitutes the effect during fluctuation. The specific effect is a kind of so-called super ready-to-win effect, and leads to an advantageous ending indicating that the situation is advantageous to the player or a disadvantageous ending indicating that the situation is disadvantageous. A favorable ending indicates that the lottery result is a big win. That is, only when the lottery result is a jackpot, an advantageous ending is reached. If the favorable ending is not reached, the unfavorable ending is reached. If the result of the lottery is a loss, it leads to a disadvantageous ending. Any specific aspect of the specific effect leading up to the ending may be used. In the specific effect in this embodiment, a friendly character (a character on the player's side) fights against an enemy character (see FIG. 31(a)). Displaying an image in which the ally character wins is regarded as an advantageous ending (see FIG. 31(b-1)), and an image in which the ally character loses (including a case where a reversal effect described later occurs) is displayed. It is set as an unfavorable ending (see FIG. 31(b-2)).

A reversal effect may occur in a variable effect in which a specific effect has occurred. The reversal effect can occur only when the specific effect results in a disadvantageous ending. Specifically, the reversal effect is a effect that reverses the disadvantageous ending and indicates that the winning lottery result is a big hit. That is, it can be said that the reversal effect is a jackpot determination effect that can occur only when the winning lottery result is a jackpot. As long as the player can grasp that the unfavorable ending has been overturned, any specific aspect of the reversal effect may be used. In this embodiment, the display of an image showing that the defeated ally character has been revived is produced as a reversal effect (see FIG. 32(a)). After the reversal effect, the combination of the decorative symbols 80 stops at the combination indicating the big win (the confirmation of the big win is displayed).

In other words, when a specific effect occurs, if the winning lottery result is a big win, the specific effect leads to an advantageous ending (see FIG. 31 (b-1)), so that the big win is notified or an unfavorable ending is reached (see FIG. 31(b-1)). 31(b-2)) A big win is notified by the occurrence of a post-reversal effect (see FIG. 32(a)). If the winning lottery results are lost, a disadvantageous ending (see FIG. 31(b-2)) is reached and the reversal effect does not occur (see FIG. 32(b)). In addition, when the specific effect occurs, if the result of the winning lottery is a big win, most of them will be notified after reaching an advantageous ending. That is, the case where the reversal effect occurs is rare (for example, it is set so that the reversal effect occurs only 5% at the time of the big win).

After the specific effect reaches a disadvantageous ending (see FIG. 31(b-2)), the switching image 60 is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 31(c)). The switching image 60 is displayed regardless of whether or not the reverse effect is generated. That is, when a disadvantageous ending is reached, the same switching image 60 is displayed each time regardless of whether or not a reverse effect is generated. In this embodiment, a solid black image (blackout image) covering the entire display area 911 is displayed as the switching image 60 . An image such as the decorative pattern 80 may be displayed in a small size near the outer edge of the display area 911 together with the switching image 60 .

When the winning lottery result is a big win, after the displayed switching image 60 is erased, a reversal effect actually occurs (see FIG. 32(a)). On the other hand, if the result of the lottery is a loss, the reversal effect does not occur even if the switching image 60 is erased (in this embodiment, an image in which the decorative pattern 80 is stopped in a combination indicating a loss is displayed. , the deviation is confirmed) (see FIG. 32(b)). In other words, after the switching image 60 displayed after reaching the unfavorable ending is erased, it becomes clear whether or not the reversal effect actually occurs. It means that it is possible to see the production.In other words, it is assumed that it will not be "discovered" in the situation before the reversal production actually occurs). It can be said that the switching image 60 is an image that is displayed for a scene change after the specific effect reaches an unfavorable ending.

When a specific performance leads to an unfavorable ending, but after that a reversal performance occurs (when the winning lottery result is a big hit), a relay performance occurs before the actual reversal performance occurs. In the present embodiment, outputting a predetermined effect sound (a short sound of about several seconds) from the speaker 95 is generated as a relay effect (in the drawing, the effect sound is indicated by the characters "Pikine") (FIG. 31). (c-1)). In addition, in the present embodiment, the relay effect (output of effect sound) is executed while the switching image 60 is being displayed (the output of the sound effect ends before the switching image 60 is erased). . The relay effect does not occur if the reversal effect does not occur (if the result of the lottery is lost) (the predetermined effect sound (“Pikin” sound) is not output, and other sounds may be output) (see FIG. 31(c-2)).

Here, the effect sound (“Pikin” sound) is a “jackpot confirmation sound” that can be output regardless of whether or not the specific effect is executed. In other words, even during fluctuation performance (jackpot fluctuation not including specific performance) in which the specific performance is not executed, a big hit fixed performance (hereinafter also simply referred to as a fixed performance) in which the performance sound is output can occur. For example, even during symbol fluctuations in which the ready-to-win state is not established, a fixed effect may suddenly occur (see FIG. 33). Therefore, a player who has played a certain amount of games may come into contact with the fixed effect due to the variation of the big win.

As described above, the relay effect outputs the same effect sound as the final effect. In other words, the relay effect is the same mode as the fixed effect. Although the relay performance can occur only when the reverse performance occurs, by making the relay performance the same mode as the fixed performance, if the player knows the existence of the fixed performance, it will be a disadvantageous ending. It is possible to know in advance that (missing) will be overturned, and the flow of performance leading to the reversal performance can be made smooth (the fact that the reversal performance has occurred can be easily grasped).

Further, in the present embodiment, the switching image 60 is displayed in the display area 911 after the unfavorable ending, regardless of whether or not the reverse effect is generated (regardless of the lottery result). Then, when the reversal effect occurs, the effect sound is output while the switching image 60 is displayed (relay effect occurs). That is, when the same switching image 60 as usual is displayed (when the same effect as usual is being executed as the “visually appealing effect”), when an effect sound that is not normally output is output (“ When something different from usual is executed as "effect that appeals to the sense of hearing", the reverse effect occurs. To put it simply, the presence or absence of the effect sound differs depending on whether the reverse effect is generated or not, and the same image is displayed in the display area 911 . Generally, the player will pay more attention to the "visually appealing effect" displayed in the display area 911, so although the "visually appealing effect" executed in the display area 911 is the same At that time, there is a possibility that the user may feel a sense of incongruity when an unusual "effect that appeals to the sense of hearing" occurs. In other words, it is possible to realize a game feature in which a reverse effect is generated when there is a "discomfort" due to the output of the effect sound.

Specific examples in which items related to the relay effect are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described below. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are combined and applied.

○ Specific example 6-1
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the same switching image 60 is displayed after the specific effect leads to a disadvantageous ending regardless of whether or not the reverse effect occurs. A configuration in which the image 60 is not displayed may be adopted. That is, when the reverse effect does not occur, the first switching image is displayed, but when the reverse effect occurs, the second switching image different in form from the first switching image is displayed. When the reversal effect occurs, the effect sound is output (relay effect is executed) while the second switching image is displayed.

○ Specific example 6-2
In the above-described embodiment, the output of the effect sound is described as occurring as a relay effect before the occurrence of the reverse effect, but other forms of effect may be generated as the relay effect. However, as described above, the relay effect needs to be an effect that makes the player feel uncomfortable. It is preferable that the production is not the production executed in 911). For example, it is conceivable that the light emitting unit 35 provided in the gaming machine 1 emits light (excluding the effect that a predetermined portion of the display area 911 emits light) as a relay effect. That is, after the specific effect leads to a disadvantageous ending (see FIG. 34(a)), if the light emitting unit 35 emits light in a predetermined manner (see FIG. 34(b-1)), a reverse effect occurs (see FIG. 34(c -1)), if it does not emit light in a predetermined manner (does not emit light at all (see FIG. 34 (b-2), or if it emits light in a manner other than the predetermined manner), the reverse effect does not occur (see FIG. 34 (c-2) ) See) configuration.

○ Specific example 6-3
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the effect sound output as the relay effect is of the same type as the effect sound output as the fixed effect that can occur even in the variable effect in which the specific effect does not occur. , Differently from this, the sound of the relay effect and the sound of the confirmation effect may be different.

○ Specific example 6-4
In the above-described embodiment, after the unfavorable ending, when the relay effect of outputting the predetermined effect sound occurs, it is explained that the reversal effect will occur, but the effect sound is output. A setting may be made in which the reverse effect is not necessarily generated even if the reverse effect is performed. That is, the setting is such that the probability of occurrence of the reversal effect is higher when the effect sound is output after the unfavorable ending than when the effect sound is not output. In this way, the generation of the effect sound only suggests the generation of the reverse effect.

In addition, a plurality of modes may be provided as the mode of the effect sound that can be generated as the relay effect, and the probability of the reverse effect occurring may differ depending on which effect sound is output. For example, after an unfavorable ending, the first effect sound may be output (see FIG. 35(a-1)), and the second effect sound (different in form from the first effect sound) may be output. (See FIG. 35(a-2)), and the probability that the reverse effect will occur is higher when the second effect sound is output than when the first effect sound is output. do. It should be noted that, when the second effect sound is output, it may be set to determine that the reverse effect will occur. By doing so, it is possible to realize a game feature in which the player pays attention to the aspect of the effect sound.

5) Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is by no means limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The matters described in the above embodiment can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a reel-type gaming machine, except that the configuration unique to pachinko gaming machines is used.

The effect that suggests the probability that the lottery result will be a "big win" (reliability of the big win) described in the above embodiment can also be used as something that suggests the probability of a so-called "small win".

Specific means (gaming machines) obtained from the above embodiment are listed below.

・ Means 1-1
A winning game executing means for executing a winning game when the result of the lottery is a win, and a game state in which the game is played with the aim of winning the result of the lottery, which is a special game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. a game state setting means capable of setting a game state; and a display means for displaying a profit image showing a profit already obtained in the winning game, wherein the winning game is started after the previous winning game is finished. When the winning game is executed after the special game state, the success or failure lottery result becomes a win after reaching the switching time point where the success or failure lottery result is lost N times consecutively after the special game state is started. When consecutive wins occur, the profit image is reset and displayed in the subsequent winning game, while short-interval consecutive wins in which the result of the lottery is won before reaching the switching time point. A gaming machine characterized in that, when it occurs, the profit image including the profit obtained in the previous winning game is displayed in the subsequent winning game. However, the special game state continues even after reaching the switching point.
According to the gaming machine, when short-interval continuous winning occurs, the previous winning game and the subsequent winning game are as if they were one winning game, and a large profit is obtained in one winning game. Since it can be seen, the taste of the game is improved (it contributes to the improvement of the desire to play).

・ Means 1-2
The winning game includes one or a plurality of unit games in which a predetermined winning area is opened until the closing condition is satisfied, and in the winning game, a unit game number image is displayed that increases when the unit game ends. , when the short-interval continuous winning occurs, the unit game number image including the number of the unit games executed in the previous winning game is displayed in the subsequent winning game. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein
In this way, when short-interval continuous winning occurs, the unit game number image including the number of unit games of the previous winning game is displayed in the subsequent winning game, so the previous winning game is displayed. This enhances the effect that the subsequent winning game seems to be the first big winning game.

・ Means 1-3
A variation time determination means is provided for determining a variation time from when the decorative symbols displayed on the display means start to vary to when they stop in a manner indicating a winning lottery result, and before reaching the switching point in the special game state. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the shortest variation time of is shorter than the shortest variation time after reaching the switching point.
By doing so, since the interval between the previous winning game and the subsequent winning game is shortened when the short-interval continuous winning occurs, the previous winning game and the subsequent winning game are one jackpot game. Increased visible effect.

・ Means 1-4
According to any one of claims 1 to 3, the game state is shifted to the normal game state when the winning lottery results are lost M times consecutively after the special game state is started. The game machine described. However, it is assumed that N<M.

・ Means 2-1
A winning game executing means for executing a winning game when the result of the lottery is a win, and a game state in which the game is played with the aim of winning the result of the lottery, which is a special game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. A game state setting means capable of setting a game state is provided, and is triggered by reaching a switching time point at which the win/fail lottery results are lost N times consecutively after the special game state is started. This game machine is characterized by executing a pseudo-start performance to make it appear that a special game state is started after a switching time point. However, the special game state continues even after reaching the switching point.
By doing so, it is possible to make it look as if the special game state has started from the middle of the special game state, so the width of the game is widened.

・ Means 2-2
2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the transition to the normal game state is triggered by a win or loss lottery result M times in succession after the start of the special game state. However, it is assumed that N<M.
・ Means 2-3
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the pseudo start effect includes a display of a pseudo number of times indicating that the special game state continues until the game is lost D times in succession. However, D=MN.
By doing so, it is possible to make the special game state, in which the number of continuations is actually M times, appear as if it were D times.

・ Means 2-4
One of a plurality of types of performance modes is set as the performance mode of the special game state after reaching the switching time point, and the pseudo start performance is a desired one of the plurality of types of performance modes. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a selection effect for allowing the player to select .
By doing so, the effect that the special game state appears to have started from the time of switching is enhanced.

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

・ Means 3-1
a display means having a display area; and an effect during variation executing means for executing an effect during variation from the start of variation of the decorative pattern displayed in the display region until the decorative pattern stops in a mode according to the result of the lottery. and, as an effect constituting the effect during variation, a change occurs such that the variable image becomes smaller from a normal state in which the variable image for the effect during variation is displayed on the entire display area, and It is possible to execute a housing display effect that is a special state in which at least part of the housing is displayed in a portion in the display area where the variable image is not displayed, and from the normal state to the special state, A gaming machine characterized in that continuity of the variable image is maintained.
According to the gaming machine described above, since the continuity of the variable image is maintained even in the special state, the gaming machine (cabinet) in which the game is actually played is displayed as if it were actually displayed. It can be a performance.

・ Means 3-2
Means 3-1, wherein the variable image includes the decorative pattern that is variably displayed, and the continuity of the variation of the decorative pattern included in the variable image is maintained from the normal state to the special state. The gaming machine described in .
By doing so, the effect of making it look as if the gaming machine (cabinet) in which the game is actually being played is really displayed is enhanced.

・ Means 3-3
A storage means is provided for storing success/failure lottery information to be used for a success/failure lottery up to a predetermined number, and the moving image is a reserved symbol indicating the existence of the success/failure lottery information for which notification of the corresponding success/failure lottery result has not been completed. Means 3, characterized in that, when the new win/fail lottery information is acquired while the housing display effect is being executed, the reserved pattern corresponding to the win/fail lottery information is newly displayed. -1 or the gaming machine according to means 3-2.
By doing so, the effect of making it look as if the gaming machine (cabinet) in which the game is actually being played is really displayed is enhanced.

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

・ Means 4-1
display means having a display area; operation means operable by the player and capable of changing to a normal mode and a special mode that allows the player to sense that the normal mode is different from the normal mode; and an effect execution means for executing a specific operation effect using means, and an effect image is displayed in the display area in accordance with the change of the operation means from the normal mode to the special mode in the specific operation effect. is displayed.
The game machine is capable of executing an interesting operation effect (specific operation effect) in which the effect image emphasizes that the operating means has changed to a special mode.

・ Means 4-2
The game machine according to means 4-1, wherein the effect image is an image displayed in the display area so as to spread gradually from the side on which the operation means is provided.
By doing so, the image appears to have changed due to the effect of the special mode of the operation means (the special mode is emphasized by the effect image).

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

・ Means 5-1
A situation advantageous to a player by means of a display means for displaying a plurality of types of decorative patterns, which are patterns showing the result of lottery winning or not and whose specified order is determined, and by making a combination of the X decorative patterns a specific combination. a performance executing means for executing a symbol performance suggesting that the specified combination is a combination of the X decorative symbols that are consecutive in the specified order; A gaming machine characterized in that the X decorative symbols constituting the X decorative symbols are highlighted in such a manner that they are displayed so as to gradually become smaller or larger in the prescribed order.
According to the gaming machine, it is possible to clearly indicate that a specific combination has been constructed.

・ Means 5-2
The decorative pattern includes a number set according to its type, the prescribed order is the order of the number, and the highlighting indicates that the X decorative patterns constituting the specific combination are the numbers of the number. The gaming machine according to means 5-1, characterized in that the items are displayed so as to become smaller or larger in order.
By doing so, it is possible to easily grasp that the decorative patterns arranged in numerical order are the specific combination.

・ Means 5-3
The two adjacent decorative patterns constituting the specific combination are displayed such that a part of the relatively small decorative pattern overlaps a part of the relatively large decorative pattern in front of the decorative pattern. The gaming machine according to means 5-1 or 5-2.
By doing so, the difference in the size of each decorative pattern constituting the specific combination is emphasized (it is easy to understand that the sizes of the decorative patterns change in the prescribed order).

・ Means 5-4
Any one of means 5-1 to 5-3, wherein said pattern presentation includes a change from a normal display in which the X decorative patterns constituting said specific combination have the same size to said highlighted display. The gaming machine described in Crab.
By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the highlighted display is made by making the sizes of the respective decorative patterns different (the player can easily notice the highlighted display).

・ Means 6-1
a display means having a display area; and an effect during variation executing means for executing an effect during variation from the start of variation of the decorative pattern displayed in the display region until the decorative pattern stops in a mode according to the result of the lottery. , It is an effect that is executed during the execution of the preceding effect during fluctuation, which is the effect during change, before the object change effect, which is the effect during change, is started. a look-ahead effect execution means for executing a specific look-ahead effect suggesting that the probability of winning the target lottery result is increased, wherein the specific look-ahead effect is a reference including the decorative pattern in the display area. a first step in which an image is displayed; after the first step, a second step in which the reference image is displayed as if it were displaced with respect to the display area; and after the second step, the reference image is displayed. and a third step in which the decorative pattern included in the reference image is returned to the original state, and the decorative pattern included in the reference image is set to indicate a loss, and that the result of the previous lottery lottery corresponding to the previous variable effect is a loss. A gaming machine characterized by:
According to the gaming machine, it is possible to clearly indicate that the look-ahead effect is occurring.

・ Means 6-2
In the second step, the first non-standard image is displayed in a non-standard area generated in the display area by displaying the standard image as if it is shifted from the display area. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when a second non-standard image having a different aspect from the first non-standard image is displayed, the probability that the target winning lottery result will be a big win is higher.
In this way, it is possible to suggest the degree of reliability of the result of the lottery for winning the target by using the non-criterion area that inevitably occurs in the second step.

・ Means 6-3
The probability that the target winning lottery result will be a big hit is higher when the external shape of the reference image in the second step is the second form different from the first form than when the outline is the first form. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the is high.
In this way, the outline of the reference image in the second step can suggest the reliability of the result of the lottery for the target.

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

・ Means 7-1
Operation means that can be operated by the player, and the result of the lottery lottery, as an effect that constitutes the effect during the fluctuation from the start of variation of the decorative pattern indicating the result of the lottery to the stop of the decorative pattern in a manner according to the result of the lottery. A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect leading to an advantageous ending indicating that the player has won the prize or a disadvantageous ending that is an ending in the case where the advantageous ending is not reached; and a reversal performance executing means for executing a reversal performance indicating that the result of the lottery is overturned and the result of the lottery is won, and when the specific performance in the performance during fluctuation is not executed, the win or failure is performed. There is a case where a finalized performance in which it is determined that the lottery result is a win occurs, and when the reverse performance is generated, the finalization is performed before the reverse performance occurs after the unfavorable ending. This game machine is characterized by generating a relay performance in the same mode as the performance.
According to the above game machine, since the relay effect in the same mode as the fixed effect is generated before the reverse effect is generated, the flow of the effect is easy to understand (for players who know the fixed effect).

・ Means 7-2
The game machine according to means 7-1, wherein the fixed effect and the relay effect are effects in which a predetermined effect sound is output.
It is conceivable that a sound indicating the determination of the big win is output as a relay effect.

・ Means 7-3
When the unfavorable ending occurs, a predetermined switching image is displayed, and after the switching image is erased, it is determined whether or not the reversal effect actually occurs, and when the reverse effect occurs. , the game machine according to means 7-1 or 7-2, wherein the relay effect is generated while the switching image is being displayed.
By doing so, it is possible to realize the game property that only the player who notices that the relay effect is occurring when the switching image is displayed can grasp the occurrence of the reverse effect in advance (relay A game feature is realized in which a reverse effect is generated when the player feels a sense of incompatibility due to the effect.)

1 gaming machine 1a housing 10 reserved design 11 pending design during fluctuation (suspended information during fluctuation)
12 Reservation pattern before change (reservation information before change)
20 Profit image (ball value)
22 Unit game number image 25 Pseudo start image 25n Pseudo number 30 Fluctuation image 30b Background image 35 Light emitting unit 35x Image light emitting unit 35y Image button 40 Effect image 41 First effect image 42 Second effect image 50 Reference image 51 Non-reference image 511 th First non-standard image 512 Second non-standard image 60 Switching image 70 Operation means 71 Push button 80 Decorative design 904 Starting area 904a First starting area 904b Second starting area 906 Big winning area 91 Display device 911 Display area 911a Non-standard area 95 speaker

Claims (1)

a display means having a display area;
A variation medium effect execution means for executing a variation medium effect from the start of variation of the decorative pattern displayed in the display area until the decorative pattern stops in a mode according to the result of the lottery;
with
As an effect that constitutes the effect during variation, a change occurs in which the variable image for the effect during variation is reduced from the normal state in which the variable image for the effect during variation is displayed in the entire display area, and the resulting change occurs. It is possible to execute a housing display effect in which a special state in which at least a part of the housing is displayed in a portion where the variable image is not displayed in the display area,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the continuity of the varying decoration pattern included in the varying image is maintained from the normal state to the special state.

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