JP2023017549A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing an amusement property of a game using a time image.SOLUTION: A game machine includes game state setting means for setting a normal game state and a special game state more advantageous to a player than the normal game state as a game state in which a game is played so that a winning or losing lottery result is winning; display means for displaying a time image indicating an actual time taken in a special game period including a period in the state that the special game state is set; and performance execution means for executing a specific performance that leads to an advantageous conclusion when an event advantageous to the player occurs. The specific performance is started in a state that the time image changing temporally is displayed, and when the time image changes from a normal mode to a special mode in the midst of the specific performance being executed, the probability of the specific performance leading to the advantageous conclusion is increased.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Patent Literature 1 listed below discloses a gaming machine that displays the elapsed time (time image) of an advantageous game state.

JP 2015-107209 A

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game using time images.

A gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, provides a game state in which a game is played with the aim of winning a winning lottery result. game state setting means for setting a game state; display means for displaying a time image showing the actual time required for the special game period including the period in which the special game state is set; an effect executing means for executing a specific effect leading to an advantageous ending when an event occurs, wherein the specific effect is started in a state in which the time image that changes with time is displayed, and the specific effect is started. is being executed, when the time image changes from the normal mode to the special mode, the probability that the specific effect leads to the advantageous ending is increased.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game using the temporal image.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is the figure which showed the decoration design, the reserved design, etc. which were displayed on the display area. It is a diagram for explaining the specifications of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. (a) is a diagram for explaining the timing of establishment of a start condition and an end condition, (b) is a diagram for explaining a time image, and (c) is a result image (final display of elapsed time). ) is a diagram for explaining. It is a figure for demonstrating time production|presentation. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-3; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a specific example 1-5; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a specific example 1-6; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-6 (an example in which the probability of occurrence of a time effect differs depending on the reference image in the displaced state); FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a specific example 1-7; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a specific example 1-8; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a video switching effect; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the switching of the displayed effect images in the switchable period and the mode of each effect image; FIG. 10 is a timing chart for explaining the switching of the effect image displayed during the switchable period; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-1; FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-2; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-4-1; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific examples 2-4-2 and 2-4-3; (a) is a diagram showing a mode of decorative patterns displayed in an individual background mode, and (b) is a diagram showing an individual background image and a common background image. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining control of a background image in individual background mode; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-1; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-2; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-4;

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 unless otherwise specified.

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 jackpot area 21, 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 opening such as the start area 904 or the jackpot area 21, a predetermined number of prize 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.

2) Spec The player aims to win a big hit (privilege) through a lottery that is executed when a game ball enters the starting area 904 . If you do not win the lottery, you cannot win the jackpot. In the present 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 (Fig. 1). Hereinafter, the first winning lottery (special figure 1 lottery) and the second starting area 904b are triggered by the game ball entering the first starting area 904a. The winning lottery to be executed may be referred to as the second winning lottery (special figure 2 lottery).

There are "big win" and "small win" as modes of winning in the lottery. If neither the big hit nor the small hit is won, it will be "lost". The jackpot probability is approximately 1/319 regardless of the game state, which will be described later, regardless of whether the first winning lottery or the second winning lottery is executed. In addition, regardless of the game state described later, the small winning probability when the second winning lottery is executed is about 1/1.8. In addition, in this embodiment, even if the first lottery is executed, the small prize is not won.

When a jackpot is won, a jackpot game is executed. The jackpot game repeats a round game (unit game) in which the normally closed jackpot area 21 (see FIG. 1) is opened until a predetermined closing condition is established. A jackpot in which a round game is executed ◯ times is called a “○ round jackpot” or the like (the number of round games is called a “number of rounds” or the like). On the other hand, when winning a small prize, a small prize game is executed. In the small winning game, the small winning area 22 (see FIG. 1) normally closed is opened. A privilege area 221 (see FIG. 1) is provided as an area into which a game ball that has entered the small hit area 22 can enter. ) is given. In addition, the small winning area 22 may be the same area as the big winning area 21, or may be a different area (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the big winning area 21 and the small winning area 22 are different. ).

In this way, as routes for winning a big win (jackpot game), there are a "direct hit route" that wins a big win and a "small win route" that realizes entry of a game ball into the privilege area 221 after winning a small win. There is a route. A pachinko machine provided with such two jackpot acquisition routes is generally referred to as a one- and two-kind mixed machine. In addition, when the jackpot game is obtained via the jackpot, the jackpot game is treated as the first round game. For example, a jackpot in which 9 round games are played after winning a small jackpot is called a "10-round jackpot".

In this embodiment, when the small hit is won, if the game ball is continuously shot aiming at the small hit area 22 (privilege area 221) (if the game ball is continuously hit to the right in this embodiment) , the game ball is set to almost certainly enter the privilege area 221. - 特許庁Therefore, it means that it is substantially "small winning = big winning".

The result of the winning lottery is basically notified to the player by a combination of the decorative symbols 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91 . 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. If the winning lottery result is a win (in this embodiment, a big win or a small win), the combination of the decorative patterns 80 selected from each decorative pattern group 80g and stopped is a predetermined combination (for example, the same kind of 3 sets of decorative patterns 80). In the case of losing, it becomes a combination other than that (other than the combination that becomes a jackpot). Hereinafter, the effect from the start of variation of the decorative pattern 80 (decorative pattern group 80g) to the complete stop with the combination indicating the result of the lottery will be referred to as the effect during variation (sometimes simply referred to as "fluctuation" or "rotation"). ). In addition, the number of decorative pattern groups 80g (the number of decorative patterns 80 forming a combination for notifying the result of the lottery) should be two or more, and the number can be changed as appropriate.

A pattern (not shown) different from the decorative pattern 80 may be displayed small near the outer edge of the display area 911 . When the result of the lottery is a win, since it is not possible to clearly distinguish between the big win and the small win with only the decorative pattern 80, it is notified by the other pattern whether the big win or the small win has been won. You may do so. However, as described above, since "minor win = big win" in effect, the player can play the game without being conscious of the different symbols.

As a game state in which the game is played with the aim of winning a big win (privilege), a normal game state and a special game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state are set (see FIG. 3(a)). The normal game state is a state in which a game ball should be shot so that the game ball flows down the left side of the game area (the left side of the display device 91) (“left-handed” state). When hitting left, there is a possibility that the game ball enters the first starting area 904a. That is, the normal game state is a state in which a player aims to win a big hit through the first lottery. In addition, when hitting left, there is no possibility that the game ball enters the second starting area 904b. As described above, in the present embodiment, since a small win is not won by the first lottery, it is impossible to obtain a big win via a small win in the normal game state. In addition, although it is possible to win a small prize by the first lottery, the opening time of the privilege area 221 at that time is extremely short, and it is practically impossible to enter the game ball into the privilege area 221. Alternatively, it may be set such that it is impossible to obtain a big win via a small win in the normal game state.

In this way, in the normal game state, the game is played with the aim of winning a big win (in this embodiment, winning about 1/319) in the first lottery. Triggered by the game ball entering the first starting area 904a, a numerical value (hereinafter sometimes referred to as first winning lottery information) is acquired from the random number source, and the numerical value is the same as the predetermined jackpot numerical value. If it is, it is a jackpot, and if it is different, it is a loss. In the present embodiment, notification of the winning lottery results is started in the order in which the first winning lottery information is acquired (variation of the decorative pattern 80 (decorative pattern group 80g) starts). Further, the first win/fail lottery information for which notification of the corresponding win/fail lottery result has not yet been completed is stored in a storage means (not shown). The first win/fail lottery information is classified into first changing information in which the corresponding effect during change is started, and first pending information in which the corresponding effect during change is not started. In this embodiment, the number of pieces of first suspension information that can be stored by the storage means is "4" ("upper limit of special figure 1 suspension = 4").

The fact that the first changing information is stored in the storage means is indicated by displaying the changing pattern 11 (so-called “retained change (symbol)”) in the display area 911 . The fact that the first pending information is stored in the storage means is indicated by displaying the pending pattern 12 in the display area 911 . Reserved symbols 12 are displayed for the number of the first reserved information. In this embodiment, the changing pattern 11 and the reserved pattern 12 have the same basic form, but differ in size (see FIG. 2). The basic forms of the changing pattern 11 and the reserved pattern 12 may be completely different. Further, it may be configured such that the in-fluctuation symbol 11 is not displayed. The reserved symbols 12 are displayed side by side in the order in which notification of the corresponding lottery result is completed (so-called "order of execution").

The special game state is a state in which a game ball should be shot so that the game ball flows down the right side of the game area (the right side of the display device 91) ("right hit" state). When hitting to the right, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the second starting area 904b. In other words, it is in a state of aiming to win a big hit through the second lottery. In addition, when hitting to the right, there is no possibility that the game ball enters the first starting area 904a. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second lottery is executed, there is a possibility of winning not only a big win but also a small win. Therefore, the special game state is a state in which there is a possibility of obtaining a jackpot (privilege) by winning a jackpot (direct hit) and a possibility of obtaining a jackpot (privilege) via a small hit. Since the probability of winning a small win (about 1/1.8) is significantly higher than the probability of winning a big win (about 1/319), the game is played with the aim of winning a small win (winning a jackpot via a small win). It can be said that it is in a state where In this way, the special game state can be said to be more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (in which the player cannot obtain the big win via the small win) because the player can expect to win the big win via the small win.

Unlike the first activation area 904a, which is a normally open area, the second activation area 904b (see FIG. 1) is a normally closed area. The second starting area 904b is opened when winning the ordinary lottery. A normal lottery is normally executed when a game ball enters the starting area 905 (see FIG. 1). The normal starting area 905 is a constantly open area into which a right-handed game ball can enter (there is no possibility of a left-handed game ball entering). In the special game state, the probability of winning the normal lottery is extremely high (compared to the normal game state), and the opening time of the second starting area 904b is relatively long when the normal lottery is won. Therefore, if it hits to the right continuously to some extent, the game ball relatively easily enters the second starting area 904b (the second winning lottery can be received). In addition, in the normal game state, the probability of winning the normal lottery is set extremely low. Moreover, even if the prize is won, the opening time of the second starting area 904b is extremely short. Therefore, it is practically impossible to receive the second win-or-fail lottery in the normal game state. is being used).

With the entry of the game ball into the second starting area 904b as a trigger, a numerical value (hereinafter sometimes referred to as second winning lottery information) is acquired from the random number source, and the numerical value is the same as the predetermined jackpot numerical value. If it is, it will be a big hit, if it is the same as a predetermined small win value (different from the big win value), it will be a small win, and if it is different from any of them, it will be a loss. In the present embodiment, notification of the winning/failing lottery results is started in the order in which the second winning/failing lottery information is acquired (variation of the decorative pattern 80 (decorative pattern group 80g) starts). In addition, the second winning lottery information for which notification of the corresponding winning lottery result has not yet been completed is the second changing information for which the corresponding production during fluctuation has started, and the second changing information for which the corresponding production during fluctuation has not started. It is divided into two reserved information. In this embodiment, the number of second suspension information that can be stored by the storage means is "1" ("upper limit of special figure 2 suspension = 1").

In the present embodiment, the pattern indicating that the second fluctuating information and the second reserved information are stored in the storage means (the pattern corresponding to the above-described fluctuating pattern 11 and reserved pattern 12) is not displayed. Instead, small characters (numbers, etc.) (not shown) displayed in the vicinity of the outer edge of the display area 911 indicate the presence of the second fluctuating information and the second pending information. However, it does not deny that the second winning lottery information also has a configuration in which symbols corresponding to the above-described varying symbols 11 and reserved symbols 12 are displayed.

When both the first win/fail lottery information and the second win/fail lottery information are stored in the storage means, priority is given to notification of the win/fail lottery result based on the second win/fail lottery information. That is, in this embodiment, it is "special figure 2 priority digestion".

Jackpots (including via small wins) are roughly divided into normal jackpots and special jackpots (see FIG. 3). In the normal jackpot, the game state after the jackpot game ends is the normal game state. The special jackpot is a game state after the jackpot game ends. In terms of the game state after the end of the jackpot game, it can be said that the special jackpot is more advantageous to the player than the normal jackpot. It should be noted that the number of rounds for the jackpot (so-called round distribution) may be of any type. The number of rounds may be constant, or two or more normal jackpots and special jackpots with different numbers of rounds may be set.

Since it is rare for the stand to be empty in the special game state advantageous to the player, the player normally starts the game from the normal game state. In other words, the game is played (left-handed) with the aim of winning a big hit through the first lottery. 50% of the jackpot obtained through the first lottery is the normal jackpot and the remaining 50% is the special jackpot (see FIG. 3(b)). When a normal jackpot win is won, after the jackpot game ends, the player shifts to the normal game state again, and plays the game aiming at winning the jackpot in the normal game state. When the special jackpot is won, after the jackpot game ends, the state shifts to the special game state (see FIG. 3(a)).

In the special game state, the game is played (right-handed) with the aim of winning a big win through the second lottery. 100% of the jackpots obtained through the second win/fail lottery (jackets obtained via direct hits or small hits) are special jackpots (see FIG. 3(b)). Therefore, when a big win is won through the second winning lottery, after the big win game ends, the state shifts to the special game state again (see FIG. 3(a)).

The special game state ends when the number of consecutive losses in the second win-or-fail lottery executed after shifting to the special game state reaches a predetermined number of times, and shifts to the normal game state. In the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times (so-called time saving number of times)=1. That is, basically, when the second winning lottery is lost once after shifting to the special game state, the game shifts to the normal game state. However, in the present embodiment, the storage means can store one piece of second reservation information ("the upper limit of special figure 2 reservation = 1"). Therefore, even if the special game state ends and shifts to the normal game state, if the second hold information is stored in the storage means (if the special figure 2 hold is full), one second right or wrong A lottery is executed (hereinafter, the second hold information stored in the storage means when the special game state ends and the normal game state is shifted to "remaining hold (information)", based on the remaining hold information The lottery may also be referred to as a “remaining pending lottery”). In the present embodiment, after the transition to the special game state, the time of the first fluctuation effect (fluctuation time) is ensured to be long enough to acquire the second hold information. Therefore, if the player continuously hits to the right after transitioning to the special game state, the second hold information is almost certainly acquired until the first effect during fluctuation is completed (special figure 2 reserve full tank). In addition, in the present embodiment, an instruction to prompt acquisition of the second hold information is given in the first effect during fluctuation. Also, if it is detected that the second hold information is not acquired in the middle of the first fluctuation effect, the game ball is shot aiming at the second start area 904b (right shot ) is set to warn.

Since it is configured in this way, when it shifts to the special game state, it is possible to receive a second win-or-fail lottery at most two times The maximum number of times is called the number of chances). In other words, there are two chances to win a special jackpot after winning a small prize of about 1/1.8. If either a small win of about 1/1.8 or a jackpot of about 1/319 is won in the two chances, a special jackpot will be won, so after the jackpot game ends, the special game state will be resumed. You will be able to transfer and receive two second lotteries. In other words, if you win either a small hit of about 1/1.8 or a big hit of about 1/319 in the second lottery of the two times, it will be "Renzo", and the second lottery of the two times If both of the two win-or-fail lotteries result in a loss, it becomes "end of the series" (see FIG. 3(a)). Strictly speaking, if you win either a small win or a big win in the second lottery for the second time after the special game state is started, it will be a big win in the normal game state, but it will be in the normal game state. Since the jackpot is won without playing the corresponding game (left-handed), it actually appears (from the player's point of view) that "the special game state continues". For example, if the name of the special game state is "○○ RUSH", if a jackpot is won in the second lottery for the first time after moving to the special game state (a jackpot is won in the special game state ), or when a big win is won in the second lottery (when a jackpot is won in the normal game state), the display of "○○ RUSH" continuation is made. In the case of "end of the series", the game is played again with the aim of winning a jackpot in the normal game state (first lottery).

It is only an example that the number of times of losing the second lottery (predetermined number of times), which is the condition for ending the special game state, is once. In addition, it is an example to the last that the number of second suspension information that can be stored by the storage means is set to one ("the upper limit of special figure 2 suspension = 1"). If these numbers are different, the number of chances will change. For example, the special game state is set to end by losing the second winning lottery six times in a row after moving to the special game state, and if the upper limit of the special figure 2 hold = 4, the above chance The number of times is 10. gender).

Such specs are just an example, and the various effects and the like described below can be applied to gaming machines with different specs, except for those that cannot be achieved without the above specs.

3) Effect Using Time Image 3-1) Time Image In this embodiment, the time image 30 may be displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91 . The time image 30 can be displayed under the condition of transition to a special game state. As described above, the special game state is a state in which it is possible to expect to win a jackpot more than in the normal game state, and even after the jackpot game ends, there is a possibility that it will shift to the special game state again and lead to a jackpot (so-called consecutive games). However, the speed of increasing the number of balls released (the number of jackpots obtained per hour) during the continuous state (while the continuous state can be expected) is a guideline. A time image 30 (see FIG. 4(b)) representing the actual passage of time is displayed to show the person. Note that the time image 30 may be displayed on a device other than the main display device 91 (the display device 91 on which the decorative pattern 80 is displayed). Also, the time unit represented by the time image 30 may be of any type. In this embodiment, the elapsed time is expressed in units of 1/100 seconds (counted up in units of 1/100 seconds).

The time image 30 shows the actual time (real time) required for the special game period. The special game period includes at least a period in which the special game state is set (high base state), and in short, it is a period in which the player can recognize that the player is playing continuously. Assuming that the condition for starting the special game period is the starting condition and the condition for ending the special game period is the ending condition, the actual time measurement by the time image 30 is basically started and ended when the starting condition is met. Triggered by the establishment of the conditions, the process ends (see FIGS. 3(a) and 4(a)).

The start condition is a condition that is not satisfied unless it is determined that the game state will shift from the normal game state to the special game state. Acquisition of a special jackpot in the normal game state (acquisition of a special jackpot as a so-called "first hit") is a condition for shifting to the special game state. Therefore, it can be said that the start condition is a condition that is not established unless a special jackpot (a jackpot that shifts to a special game state after the jackpot game ends) is obtained in the normal game state. For example, the start of the jackpot game of the special jackpot obtained in the normal game state can be the establishment of the start condition. In this way, the actual time starting from the start of the "first hit" (special jackpot) jackpot game is displayed. In the present embodiment, the start condition is that the special game state is started after the "first hit" (special jackpot) jackpot game ends (see FIGS. 3(a) and 4(a)). In other words, the actual time is displayed with the start of the new special game state as the starting point.

The termination condition is a condition that is not satisfied unless the special game state is terminated. However, when the special game state ends (when it shifts to the normal game state), it is not always necessary to set the end condition to be established. As in the present embodiment, even if the special game state is shifted to the normal game state, the special jackpot is acquired by the remaining reserved lottery, and the spec is expected to shift to the special game state again after the jackpot game ends. If so, after the special game state ends, the end condition is met when it is determined that the remaining pending lottery will be lost (see FIGS. 3(a) and 4(a)). Simply put, the end condition is that the player continuously plays in the normal game state with the aim of winning a jackpot (in this embodiment, the player continuously hits to the left and aims to win a jackpot after the first winning lottery). ) is established (that is, when the end of 'Renso' is decided). From another point of view, it can be said that it is established when it is decided that the game should be played with the goal of winning a big win while reducing the number of balls in hand (the game should be played in a low base state). In this embodiment, the remaining pending lottery is lost, and the result image (see FIG. 4(c)) showing the total number of prize balls paid out after the "first hit" (special jackpot) starts to be displayed. It is a termination condition. The result image includes the actual time required from the establishment of the start condition to the establishment of the end condition (see “TIME” in FIG. 4(c)). It should be noted that, unlike the present embodiment, it may be set so that the termination condition is satisfied when the special game state ends (for example, specs that do not have much expectation for winning the jackpot by the remaining pending lottery (for example, by the remaining pending lottery If the probability of winning the jackpot is the same spec as the jackpot probability in the normal game state), the end of the special game state may be the termination condition).

In this embodiment, during the special game period (from the establishment of the start condition to the establishment of the end condition), the time image 30 continues to be displayed (the actual passage of time can always be grasped). That is, special game state (see FIG. 4 (b-1)) → jackpot game (special jackpot) (see FIG. 4 (b-2)) → special game state → jackpot game (special jackpot) . The time image 30 continues to be displayed even in a situation in which the special game state and the jackpot game are alternately visited (the time image 30 continues to be displayed across switching from one of the special game state and the jackpot game to the other). However, this does not mean that a configuration in which the time image 30 is not displayed may occur. For example, when a predetermined effect is being executed, the time image 30 may be set to be hidden until the effect ends. However, even if the time image 30 is not displayed, the measurement of elapsed time is continued inside the gaming machine 1 . Assuming that the time required for the effect is exactly 5 seconds, the display of the time image 30 is resumed from the value added by 5 seconds to the point when it was hidden.

In this embodiment, after the start condition is met, the elapsed time measurement is not stopped until the end condition is met (except when a predetermined reset operation or the like is performed). For example, even if the player temporarily leaves his seat (even if he stops shooting game balls), the time image 30 continues to change according to the actual passage of time. However, when it is determined that the player has stopped playing the game, the measurement of the elapsed time may be stopped (change of the time image 30 may be stopped).

3-2) Specific Effect and Time Effect While the time image 30 that changes over time is being displayed (during the special game period), a specific effect (see FIG. 5) may occur. In this embodiment, a specific effect may occur as an effect that constitutes an effect during variation during the special game state. It should be noted that the specific effect may be generated as the during-variation effect corresponding to the remaining pending lottery. The specific effect in this embodiment is a so-called battle effect in which a friend character, which is a character on the player side, fights against an enemy character. The specific effect leads to an advantageous ending (see FIG. 5(c)) or a disadvantageous unfavorable ending (not shown) for the player. An advantageous ending is an ending in which a friendly character wins (including a reversal pattern in which it is overturned after pretending to be defeated). An unfavorable ending is one in which the ally character loses (the enemy character wins). The specific effect in the present embodiment is a result (a type of so-called ready-to-win effect) that leads to an ending according to the result of the lottery. That is, when a specific effect occurs in a certain variable production, if the winning lottery result (target winning lottery result) corresponding to the variable production is a win (a small win or a big win in this embodiment), an advantageous ending If it is a mistake, it leads to a disadvantageous ending.

An effect using the time image 30 (hereinafter also referred to as a time effect) may occur while the specific effect is being executed. In this embodiment, when the time effect occurs during the specific effect, it is determined that the specific effect leads to an advantageous ending. In other words, the time effect occurs only when the specific effect leads to an advantageous ending (when the result of the target lottery is a win). It should be noted that the probability that a timed effect will occur in a specific effect leading to an advantageous ending is lower than the probability that a timed effect will not occur. In other words, the time effect is a guaranteed winning premium effect, and basically it is rare for the time effect to occur in the specific effect (the non-occurrence of the time effect is the “default” of the specific effect).

The time effect is a effect in which the time image 30 changes from a normal state 30n (normal state) (see FIG. 5(a)) to a special state 30s (see FIG. 5(b)) while the specific effect is occurring. . The normal mode 30n is a mode representing the elapsed time (actual time) after the start condition is met. That is, the normal mode 30n is a mode including a number representing the elapsed time, and changes with time. The special mode 30s is a mode in which the elapsed time cannot be grasped. In this embodiment, it includes an "undecipherable element". Such "undecipherable elements" shall include things such as symbols that do not form letters, and things that are themselves letters but are not suitable for representing "time". For example, characters such as ``hiragana'', ``katakana'', and ``kanji'' that do not indicate numerical concepts are included in the ``undecipherable elements''. In the present embodiment, the special mode 30s is set to include an incomprehensible symbol that does not form a character body. Specifically, the time image 30 in the present embodiment appears as if a number representing the elapsed time is displayed on a (virtual) "display" in the normal mode 30n (normal state). , the special mode 30s includes an element such as an unreadable symbol that is not a number in the "display". By doing so, when the time image 30 becomes the special mode 30s, the player sees it as if the display that displays the time is broken. Although not shown, a predetermined image (for example, an image representing "smoke") may be displayed around the time image 30 to emphasize the effect of the broken "display".

The timing (specified timing) at which the timed effect may occur in the specific effect is predetermined, and in the present embodiment, the timed effect does not occur at timings other than the specified timing. The specific effect in the present embodiment is a "battle effect" in which friendly characters and enemy characters fight as described above. The image displayed in the display area 911 as the effect includes at least one of "a friendly character attacks an enemy character" and "an enemy character attacks a friendly character". When the time effect occurs, it occurs when one of the friend character and the enemy character attacks the other (the timing at which the attack occurs is the specified timing) (see FIG. 5(b)). Therefore, it appears to the player as if the attack was executed and the time image 30 (the display that displays the time) was destroyed by the impact caused by the attack.

Although not shown, when the time effect does not occur, the time image 30 remains in the normal mode 30n even when the prescribed timing is reached. That is, the display of the elapsed time continues as it is.

As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment uses the time image 30, which usually only serves to indicate the passage of time (the time required for a series of games), to suggest the ending (advantageous ending) of a specific effect. It is possible to execute an interesting time production. Generally, the time image 30 shows the passage of time itself from the establishment of the start condition to the establishment of the end condition. ), the time effect in the present embodiment changes from the normal mode 30n to the special mode 30s with the effect that constitutes the variable effect as a trigger. It will be a form of production that is more interesting than expected.

In particular, in the present embodiment, by utilizing the fact that the specific effect is a "battle effect", a time effect can occur when an attack from one of an ally character or an enemy character occurs to the other. there is Therefore, as a result of the occurrence of the attack, a presentation effect is produced in which the time image 30 appears to be broken.

Note that when the time effect occurs, the time image 30 is in the special mode 30s, so the actual passage of time is not displayed. However, even at that time, the actual time measurement is continued inside the gaming machine 1 . After that, the time image 30 returns to the normal mode 30n at a predetermined return timing (display of the elapsed time is resumed). In this embodiment, the return timing is the start of the jackpot game executed after the specific effect in which the time effect has occurred (see FIG. 5(d)). Alternatively, for example, the return timing may be the timing at which it is indicated that an advantageous ending has been reached.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the items related to the performance using the time image 30 are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described. 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
In the above embodiment, it is explained that when a time effect occurs in a specific effect, it is determined that the specific effect leads to an advantageous ending. Not limited to this, when the time effect occurs, the probability of reaching an advantageous ending is higher than when the time effect does not occur. good too.

○ Specific example 1-2
In the above embodiment, it was explained that the specific effect occurs as an effect that constitutes the effect during fluctuation, but it occurs in a state where the time image 30 that changes over time is displayed (state in which time is being measured). Anything that does. Since the time image 30 is displayed even during the jackpot game (special jackpot), the specific effect may occur during the jackpot game. That is, when a specific performance occurs during a jackpot game and an advantageous ending is reached, an event advantageous to the player occurs, and when a time performance occurs in the specific performance, the specific performance ends. is set to give a favorable ending.

Various types of "advantageous events" are conceivable that occur when the ending of the specific effect becomes an advantageous ending. For example, it is conceivable to adopt a configuration in which, after the end of the jackpot game, confirmation of acquisition of a special jackpot (confirmation of a so-called reservation-in-residence) is regarded as an “advantageous event”.

○ Specific example 1-3
It is assumed that a battle effect such as that of the above embodiment occurs as a specific effect, and in the battle effect, "a pattern in which a friendly character attacks an enemy character" (a pattern indicating that a friendly character is in an advantageous situation; (referred to as an attack pattern) (see FIG. 6(b-1)) and "a pattern in which an enemy character attacks an ally character" (a pattern indicating that the ally character is in a disadvantageous situation; hereinafter referred to as an enemy attack pattern) ( 6 (b-2)) occurs. That is, it is assumed that either the ally attack pattern or the enemy attack pattern occurs after a predetermined branch point in the specific effect.

Assuming this, when one of the ally attack pattern and the enemy attack pattern occurs, it is more likely to occur at the specified timing (timings of (c-1) and (c-2) in FIG. 6) than when the other occurs. The setting is such that there is a high probability that the time effect will occur (the time image 30 becomes the special mode 30s). Since the specific performance leads to an advantageous ending when the time performance occurs, the player side is in a disadvantageous situation when an ally attack pattern indicating that the player side is in an advantageous situation occurs. It is preferable to set the probability that the time effect will occur (see FIGS. 6(b-1) and (b-2)). By doing as in this example, while the player pays attention to the performance mode after the turning point in the specific performance, the degree of expectation for the occurrence of the time performance is different according to the performance mode, realizing an interesting game property. be done.

○ Specific example 1-4
The special aspect 30s in the above embodiment need not contain unreadable elements. Other modes are also conceivable as long as the mode allows the player to understand that it does not indicate the passage of time. For example, a configuration in which information such as numbers is not displayed at all (non-display) may be set as the special mode 30s.

Further, the stop of the count-up of the time image 30 may be set as the change from the normal mode 30n to the special mode 30s. In this case, it is preferable that the stopping time should satisfy a predetermined rule. For example, it is conceivable that the last two digits (the digits after the decimal point) are "77" and stop is set as the special mode 30s. Since the elapsed time at the time when the specified timing is reached is different each time (the actual time from the establishment of the start condition to the specified timing is indefinite), it is difficult to always stop at the same time. If only the last N digits (N is preferably 2 or more) are forcibly set to a predetermined number (for example, "77"), the rendering mode is not so strange.

However, as in the above embodiment, the special mode 30s includes an unreadable element, which has the advantage of being able to clearly indicate that an "abnormality" has occurred. That is, if the time (number) is simply "hidden" or "stopped", the player may perceive that the display of the elapsed time is only temporarily stopped. However, by displaying the "undecipherable element" as in the above-described embodiment to clearly indicate that an "abnormality" has occurred, the change from the normal mode 30n to the special mode 30s may suggest some kind of suggestion. The probability that a person perceives it increases.

○ Specific example 1-5
In the above embodiment, it has been described that when the time effect occurs, the time image 30 returns to the normal mode 30n (display of the elapsed time is resumed) at a predetermined return timing (for example, the start of the jackpot game). After the time effect has occurred (see FIG. 7(a)), a effect (hereinafter referred to as return effect) indicating that the time image 30 returns to the normal mode 30n occurs (see FIG. 7(b)). do. Specifically, when the return image 39 acting on the time image 30 in the special mode 30s is displayed, a return effect is generated in which the time image 30 returns to the normal mode 30n. For example, a predetermined character is displayed as the return image 39 in the display area 911, and as a result of the action of hitting the time image 30 in the special mode 30s, the time image 30 returns to the normal mode 30n. (see FIG. 7(b)). By doing so, it is possible to clearly indicate to the player that the display of the elapsed time has been restarted.

In the case of this example, the return effect (see FIG. 7(b)) should be generated before the specific effect reaches the end (see FIG. 7(c)). Since the return effect is generated on the premise that the time effect is generated, the occurrence of the return effect indicates that the time effect was generated. Therefore, even a player who does not notice the occurrence of the time effect may notice the occurrence of the return effect and thereby notice that the time effect has occurred (the return effect restarts the display of the elapsed time). not only the role of that, but also the role of preventing oversight of the time production).

○ Specific example 1-6
A configuration is adopted in which a time presentation can occur with the occurrence of an image displacement presentation as a trigger. In the image displacement effect, the image (reference image 33) displayed in the display area 911 is displayed as if it were displaced with respect to the display area 911 (the image appears "displaced" to the player). It is a performance. In general, this type of effect is called a shake effect or the like. If a state in which the reference image 33 is not displaced (“not shifted”) with respect to the display area 911 is defined as a reference state, and a state in which the reference image 33 is displaced is defined as a displaced state, then the reference state (pre-reference state) (FIG. 8 ( a))→displaced state (see FIG. 8(b))→reference state (post-reference state) (see FIG. 8(c)). In this example, the reference image 33 is an image displayed in the entire display area 911 in the preliminary reference state (the reference image 33 is at least an "image" as a specific effect. 12 may or may not be included in the reference image 33). In other words, the image displayed in the entire display area 911 is rendered to look “shifted” in the displaced state. However, the image displayed in a part of the display area 911 may be used as the reference image 33 . Also, in this example, the reference image 33 is displayed as if it were displaced “three-dimensionally” with respect to the display area 911 . Therefore, in the displaced state, the reference image 33 has a substantially parallelogram-shaped outer edge. Also, in this example, the reference image 33 includes the time image 30 (normal mode 30n or special mode 30s).

The time image 30 changes from the normal mode 30n to the special mode 30s with the occurrence of such an image displacement effect at the specified timing. Specifically, in the pre-reference state, the time image 30 is in the normal mode 30n (see FIG. 8(a)). After that, the time image 30 changes to the special mode 30s with the transition to the displaced state (see FIG. 8B) or the posterior reference state (see FIG. 8C) as a trigger. That is, at least in the posterior reference state, the time image 30 is in the special mode 30s (see FIG. 8(c)). In the special mode 30s image displacement effect, the image appears to be displaced from the display area 911, so that the user feels as if an “impact” has occurred. It becomes a production form that makes it feel as if the normal mode 30n has changed to the special mode 30s (the display has been broken by the "shock").

It should be noted that the time effect may be set to always occur when the image displacement effect occurs at the specified timing (the time image 30 becomes the special mode 30s), or the time effect may occur even if the image displacement effect occurs. However, the time image 30 may remain in the normal mode 30n). In the former case, since the occurrence of the image displacement effect is linked to the occurrence of the time effect, it becomes a game property that it is determined that an advantageous ending will be obtained when the image displacement effect occurs. On the other hand, in the latter case, the player pays attention to whether or not the time image 30 changes to the special mode 30s when the image displacement effect occurs.

In the case of the latter setting, as the production form at the specified timing, the probability that the target winning lottery result will be a big hit (hereinafter referred to as (jackpot) reliability) is high in descending order, "Both image displacement production and time production There are three conceivable forms: "both not occurring" (lowest reliability), "image displacement effect occurring, time effect not occurring", and "both image effect and time effect occurring" (highest reliability). Therefore, the player first expects the occurrence of the image displacement effect at the specified timing, and when the image displacement effect occurs, the player further expects the occurrence of the time effect.

Further, in the latter setting, the mode of the image displacement presentation may indicate the probability that the time presentation will occur (the time image 30 will change to the special mode 30s). For example, as image displacement effects, a first image displacement effect (see FIG. 9A) with relatively small "deviation" with respect to the display area 911 and a second image displacement effect with relatively large "deviation" (FIG. 9 ( b) Refer to) is set to occur, and the probability that the time image 30 changes to the special mode 30s is higher when the second image displacement effect occurs than when the first image displacement effect occurs. A high setting is used (note that FIG. 9 shows only the shape of the reference image 33 in the displaced state). In other words, when the range occupied by the reference image 33 in the display area 911 is relatively small in the state where the image displacement effect is generated, the time period is shorter than when the range occupied by the reference image 33 in the display area 911 is relatively large. The setting is such that there is a high probability that the image 30 will change to the special mode 30s. In other words, the rendering mode is such that the probability of the time image 30 being "destroyed" is higher when the "impact" is greater. By doing so, it is possible to realize a game feature in which the player pays attention to the aspect of the image displacement effect.

○ Specific example 1-7
An image that acts on the time image 30 in the normal mode 30n (hereinafter referred to as an action image 35) is displayed in the display area 911, and then the time image 30 can change to the special mode 30s (time effect occurs). The structure should be flexible. For example, when the action image 35 touches the temporal image 30 in the normal mode 30n (see FIG. 10B), the temporal image 30 changes to the special mode 30s (FIG. 10C). reference). By doing so, as a result of the effect of the action image 35, the time image 30 changes to the special mode 30s, which is an easy-to-understand effect. In addition, since the effect image 35 is displayed, the probability that the player will overlook the occurrence of the time presentation is reduced.

It should be noted that the setting may be such that the time effect always occurs when the action image 35 is displayed (the time image 30 becomes the special mode 30s), or even if the action image 35 is displayed, the time effect does not necessarily occur. It may be set to not (the time image 30 may remain in the normal mode 30n). In the former case, the display of the effect image 35 leads to the generation of the time effect, so that it is determined that the effect image 35 will result in an advantageous ending. On the other hand, in the latter case, the player pays attention to whether or not the time image 30 changes to the special mode 30s when the effect image 35 is displayed.

In the latter setting, the mode of the effect image 35 may indicate the probability that the time effect will occur (the time image 30 will change to the special mode 30s). For example, as the action image 35, a first action image 351 (see FIG. 10(d-1)) and a second action image 352 (see FIG. 10(d-2)) different in form from the (first action image 351). is displayed, and the probability that the time image 30 changes to the special mode 30s is higher when the second action image 352 is displayed than when the first action image 351 is displayed. be set. For example, by making the second action image 352 larger than the first action image 351, the temporal image 30 is more likely to be "destroyed" when a larger object acts on the temporal image 30. It becomes a production form. By doing so, it is possible to realize a game feature in which the player pays attention to the mode of the action image 35 .

○ Specific example 1-8
A covering image 36 that covers the time image 30 in the normal mode 30n is displayed, and then the time image 30 is configured to change to the special mode 30s (time effect occurs) (Fig. 11(a)). ~ see (c)). While the cover image 36 is displayed, the time image 30 cannot be visually recognized (see FIG. 11(b)). As a result of erasing the covering image 36, the time image 30 becomes visible again, but the time image 30 that appears as a result may change into the special mode 30s. By setting the image layer representing the covering image 36 closer to the front than the image layer representing the time image 30, such an effect form can be realized.

Also, in the case of the latter setting, the covering mode may indicate the probability that the time presentation will occur (the time image 30 will change to the special mode 30s). For example, as the covering image 36, a first covering image 361 (see FIG. 11(d-1)) and a second covering image 362 (see FIG. 11(d-2)) different in form from the (first covering image 361). is displayed, and the probability that the time image 30 changes to the special mode 30s is higher when the second covering image 362 is displayed than when the first covering image 361 is displayed. be set. For example, by setting the second covering image 362 to be larger than the first covering image 361, the probability that the temporal image 30 will be "destroyed" is higher when the temporal image 30 is covered with a larger image. This is the production form. By doing so, it is possible to realize a game feature in which the player pays attention to the aspect of the covering image 36 .

○ Specific example 1-9
It was explained that the time image 30 used for the time effect in the above embodiment displays the actual time required for the special game period. A time presentation may occur. For example, a time effect using a time image 30 displayed when a so-called timer effect occurs may be generated. Since the timer effect itself is well-known, a detailed explanation is omitted, but during the effect during fluctuation, a countdown is made according to the actual time, and when the time expires, some kind of opportunity event (chance-up effect) occurs. It is a performance that occurs.

The time image 30 displayed by such a timer effect is configured so that a time effect can occur in which the normal mode 30n is changed to the special mode 30s before the time is up. By doing so, it is possible to realize a game property that surprises the player who thinks that the time image 30 will time up. In addition, after the time effect occurs, the timer effect may be set to end, or after the time effect occurs, the time image 30 returns to the normal mode 30n (after the countdown is restarted), and the time It may be set to be up (opportunity event occurs).

4) Video Switching Effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment may generate a video switching effect as a effect that constitutes the variable effect in the normal game state (excluding the variable effect of the remaining pending lottery). . It is not denied that the image switching effect is generated as one that constitutes the effect during fluctuation in the special game state.

The video switching effect is a kind of so-called battle effect (note that the video switching effect is a battle effect different from the specific effect described above) in which a friend character, which is a character on the player side, fights against an enemy character. In addition, the video switching effect in the present embodiment is also a ready-to-win effect that indicates the winning lottery result (target winning lottery result) corresponding to the changing effect including the video switching effect depending on the ending. If the result of the target lottery is a jackpot, the ally character wins (defeats the enemy character), leading to a victory ending (including a reversal pattern in which it is overturned after pretending to have been defeated), and if it is a loss. A defeat ending is reached in which the friendly character is defeated.

The video switching effect (see FIG. 12) is a effect in which a plurality of types of characters appear as teammate characters (each character is a mode in which the player can recognize that they are different characters). In this embodiment, three types of first to third characters appear. In the drawings, the first character is indicated by "A", the second character by "B", and the third character by "C". The video switching effect is a effect in which the three types of characters and an enemy character (one) fight each other. In this embodiment, at a stage (the first half to be described later) before the start of the switchable period to be described later, an image is displayed in the display area 911 that enables the user to grasp that the three types of characters and the enemy character are fighting. (see FIG. 12(a)).

At least part of the period during which the video switching effect is executed is set as a switchable period. The video switching effects in this embodiment are roughly divided into the first half (see FIG. 12(a)), the middle portion (see FIG. 12(b)), and the second half (see FIG. 12(c)). The middle part is the switchable period. The first half and the second half are not switchable periods. The second half part is a part including the ending of the video switching effect (victory ending or defeat effect). The switchable period is a period during which the operation of the operating means 70 (push button in this embodiment; see FIG. 1) provided at a position operable by the player is valid (reflected in the effect). In this embodiment, the type of effect image displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91 is switched when the operation means 70 is operated during the switchable period. Specifically, it is as follows.

Various effects images are represented by different image (video) layers. An image layer representing the first effect video is defined as a first layer 41 , an image layer representing the second effect video is defined as a second layer 42 , and an image layer representing the third effect video is defined as a third layer 43 . During the switchable period, three layers, ie, the first layer 41 to the third layer 43 are being output from the display device 91 . In addition, "output" refers to the state in which video data is being output, but as explained below, "output" does not necessarily mean that it is actually visible (on the other hand, , “display” is a state that is actually visible). Each image layer is arranged in such a manner that the first layer 41 is at the forefront, the second layer 42 is behind it, and the third layer 43 is further behind (backmost). Therefore, although the first effect video represented by the first layer 41 is actually displayed (visible), the second effect video represented by the second layer 42 and the third layer 43 is not displayed. (not visible) (see FIG. 13(a)).

When the operation of the operation means 70 is detected within the switchable period while the first effect image is actually displayed, the second layer 42, the third layer 43, and the first layer 41 are arranged in this order from the front. (the foreground becomes the second layer 42), and the second effect image represented by the second layer 42 is actually displayed (visible) (see FIG. 13(b)). A third layer 43 (third effect image) and a first layer 41 (first effect image) covered by the second layer 42 are not displayed (not visible).

When the operation of the operation means 70 is detected within the switchable period while the second effect image is actually displayed, the third layer 43, the first layer 41, and the second layer 42 are arranged in order from the front. (the frontmost layer becomes the third layer 43), and the third effect image represented by the third layer 43 is actually displayed (visible) (see FIG. 13(c)). The first layer 41 (first effect image) and the second layer 42 (second effect image) covered by the third layer 43 are not displayed (not visible).

When the operation of the operation means 70 is detected within the switchable period while the third effect image is actually displayed, the first layer 41, the second layer 42, and the third layer 43 are arranged in this order from the front. state (the foreground becomes the first layer 41), and the first effect image represented by the foreground first layer 41 is actually displayed (visible) (same as the start point of the switchable period). output mode) (see FIG. 13(a)).

In this manner, each time the operating means 70 is operated during the switchable period, the type of effect image that is actually displayed is switched. Assuming that the effect image that is actually displayed is the target effect image, in this embodiment, each time the operation means 70 is operated, the first effect image → second effect image → third effect image → first effect image . In this way, the target effect images are switched. As described above, when two or more image layers are output, only the effect image represented by the foreground image layer is actually displayed. By changing the type of the frontmost image layer, the type of effect video that is actually displayed changes. Since it is possible to switch the type of effect image in this way, which effect image is output is not related to the reliability of the result of the target lottery.

In addition, not only the effect video that is actually displayed, but also the effect video that cannot be seen because it is covered by the frontmost image layer progresses according to the passage of time (progress of the video switching effect (switchable period)) (internal ). The length of each effect image is the same as the switchable period. For example, if the switchable period is 15 seconds, each of the first effect image to the third effect image is 15 seconds. Therefore, when the effect image that is actually displayed is switched from one type of effect image to another type of effect image, the different type of effect image is output from a position corresponding to the operation timing of the operation means 70 (displayed from the beginning). not) (see FIG. 14). For example, if the first effect image is switched to the second effect image 10 seconds after the start of the switchable period, the second effect image has already advanced by 10 seconds.

It should be noted that such an image layer control mode is merely an example. For example, from "state A in which three image layers are output and the first image layer is in the foreground", when the operating means 70 is operated, "the output of the first image layer is stopped and the second image layer is layer and the third image layer are output and the second image layer is in the foreground", and when the operation means 70 is operated, "the output of the second image layer is stopped and the A configuration may be adopted in which only three image layers are output (a state in which the third image layer is in the foreground) C”, and then the operating means 70 is operated to return to the state A. That is, by performing control to increase or decrease the number of image layers output from the display device 91, the type of effect video that is actually displayed may be changed.

Elements to be displayed in the display area 911 throughout the switchable period are displayed in front of the foremost image layer among the image layers representing the effect video. As the element, the decorative pattern 80, the changing pattern 11, the reserved pattern 12, and the like can be considered. That is, the image layer representing the decorative pattern 80, the reserved pattern 12, etc. is set in front of the foremost image layer (actually displayed effect video) among the image layers representing the effect video. Therefore, no matter what kind of effect image is actually displayed, the element (decorative pattern 80, changing pattern 11, reserved pattern 12 (however, in this embodiment, changing pattern 11 during the switchable period) and reserved symbols 12 are configured not to be displayed), etc.) are in a displayed state (visible state) (see FIG. 13).

The first effect image to the third effect image in the present embodiment represent different viewpoints of teammate characters. Specifically, the image seen from the viewpoint of the first character (character A) is the first effect image (see FIG. 13(a)), and the image seen from the viewpoint of the second character (character B) is the second effect image. 13(b)), and the image seen from the viewpoint of the third character (character C) is the third effect image (see FIG. 13(c)). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the operating means 70 is operated during the switchable period, the image representing the viewpoint of a certain character is changed to the image representing the viewpoint of another character. Become. In this way, since each effect image is the image at the "viewpoint" of the corresponding character, in a state where a certain kind of effect image is displayed, the character corresponding to the certain kind of effect image is displayed. no. That is, the first effect image is not the image in which the first character (character A) is displayed (see FIG. 13(a)), and the second effect image is not the image in which the second character (character B) is displayed ( 13(b)), the third effect image is not the image in which the third character (character C) is displayed (see FIG. 13(c)). However, a certain kind of effect image may display a character that does not correspond to the certain kind of effect image. That is, the first effect image is a situation in which the second character and the third character are displayed, and the second effect image is a situation in which the first character and the third character are displayed. In the third effect image, a situation occurs in which the first character and the second character are displayed. In addition, a situation in which an enemy character is displayed occurs regardless of the type of effect image.

During the switchable period, a display (switching operation display 45) indicating that the image changes by operating the operation means 70 is provided (switching is performed regardless of which one of the first effect image to the third effect image is displayed). display is displayed) (see FIG. 13). Such a display prevents the player from noticing that the effect image can be switched. It should be noted that such a switching operation display 45 may not be displayed. As a result, the switching of the effect image functions as a so-called "hidden effect" (back button effect).

As described above, the video switching effect in this embodiment allows the player to arbitrarily switch the type of effect video that is actually displayed on the display device 91, so that the player is less likely to get bored and contributes to improving the fun of the game.

If the image switching effect is a battle effect as in the present embodiment, each effect image can be made according to the viewpoint of the teammate character. The battle production is also a production that makes the player feel as if he or she is fighting an enemy. Become.

Specific examples in which items related to video switching 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 2-1
It is assumed that there is a possibility that a specific effect image, which is one of a plurality of types of effect images, includes an element (hereinafter referred to as a specific element T) that suggests the reliability of the big win of the target lottery result. For example, when the second effect video is the specific effect video and the second effect video includes the specific element T (see FIG. 15(b)), the specific element T is not included. It is set that the reliability of the big win is higher than in the case of (not shown; the image is output except for the specific mode of FIG. 15(b)). That is, the specific element T is a so-called "chance up" (it may be set as a big hit decision). Whether or not the second effect image includes the specific element T is determined in advance based on the result of the target lottery.

It is assumed that there is a possibility that the second effect image will include the specific element T during a specific period (see FIG. 15(a)) that is part of the switchable period. During a period other than the specific period in the switchable period, the specific element T is not displayed even if the second effect image is actually displayed. On the premise of such a configuration, the second effect video (specific effect video) is not actually displayed during the specific period, and another type of effect video (in the above embodiment, the second effect video) is displayed. If the first effect image or the third effect image) is actually displayed, it is assumed that the presence or absence of the specific element T cannot be grasped. That is, even if it is determined in advance that the second effect video includes the specific element T, the effect video actually displayed during the specific period (target effect video) is the first effect video (Fig. 15(c-1)) or the third effect image (see FIG. 15(c-2)), the player cannot grasp the presence or absence of the specific element T (see FIG. 15(c)). ). On the other hand, when the second effect image is actually displayed during the specific period, the player can grasp the presence or absence of the specific element T (see FIG. 15(b)).

According to this example, it is only when the specific effect video is actually displayed during the specific period that the effect of suggesting reliability by the specific element T can be enjoyed, and other effect videos are actually displayed. It is possible to create an interesting production form in which the effect cannot be enjoyed when the icon is displayed.

○ Concrete example 2-2 (a more concrete example of concrete example 2-1)
A setting may be made in which two or more of the plurality of types of effect images are specific effect images (which may include the specific element T). In this case, it is preferable that the specific period set for one type of specific effect image and the specific period set for another type of specific effect image do not overlap. For example, it is possible to set all of the first effect video to the third effect video as the specific effect video, but the first specific period set for the first effect video and the second specific period set for the second effect video The second specific period and the third specific period set for the third effect image are periods that do not overlap (see FIG. 16(a)). With such a setting, in order to enjoy the reliability suggestion by the first effect video, it is necessary that the first effect video is actually displayed in the first specific period, and the second effect video In order to enjoy the reliability suggestion by It becomes the production form that it is necessary that the third production image is actually displayed in the period. It should be noted that the specific element T may be different depending on the corresponding effect image. That is, the first effect image may include the first specific element in the first specific period, the second effect image may include the second specific element in the second specific period, and the third effect image may include the second specific element. It is assumed that the third specific element may be included in the three specific periods, and that the first to third specific elements are different aspects (different images) from each other.

Also, in one video switching effect (switchable period), it is possible that a certain type of effect video includes the specific element T, but another type of effect video does not include the specific element T. For example, although the third effect video includes a specific element T (chance up) (a specific period is set), the first effect video and the second effect video do not include the specific element T (no specific period is set). It is assumed that a video switching effect can occur (see FIG. 16(b)). When it is determined in advance to generate a chance up, if a configuration (configuration as shown in FIG. 16(a)) in which all of the plurality of types of effect images include the specific element T, the actual display is performed. However, the presence or absence of the specific element T can be grasped regardless of the effect image, which is uninteresting. Therefore, assuming that the same type of effect image continues to be displayed in most of the switchable period, if a certain type of effect image is displayed, the presence of the specific element T can be confirmed, but a different type of specific effect image is displayed. is displayed, the existence of the specific element T cannot be confirmed. A lottery may be executed every time it is decided to generate a chance-up, and the type of effect image including the specific element T may be determined by the lottery.

○ Specific example 2-3
Although it has been described that the video switching effect in the above embodiment is a battle effect, this is merely an example. It is sufficient to prepare a plurality of types of effect images with different modes as long as the same effect can be recognized.

Also, in the case where the battle effect as in the above embodiment is a video switching effect, it is only an example that the various effect images represent the viewpoints of the teammate characters. For example, it is conceivable that a plurality of types of enemy characters appear in the battle production, and each production image represents the viewpoint of the enemy character. Also, it is conceivable to set each production image to have different directions in which the battle between the ally character and the enemy character is captured. By doing so, it becomes a production form that gives an impression as if a plurality of virtual cameras are installed to shoot the battle.

○ Specific example 2-4
It is assumed that the reliability of the target lottery result is suggested by the switching operation of the effect image during the switchable period. Specifically, the following configuration is conceivable.

(b) Specific example 2-4-1
In the target effect (battle effect in the above embodiment), there are cases where the switchable period is set as described in the above embodiment, and there are cases where the switchable period is not set. That is, the target effect (image switching effect described in the above embodiment) (see FIGS. 17A and 17B-1) capable of switching the effect video by operating the operation means 70, and the operation means 70 are operated. When a target effect (video switching disabled effect) occurs (see FIGS. 17(a) and (b-2)) in which the effect video cannot be switched even if the is set so that the reliability of the target success or failure lottery result is high. By doing so as in this example, it becomes an effect mode in which the player pays attention to whether or not the effect image can be switched. Further, in the case of the present example, since the effect image may not be switched by the operation of the operation means 70 (image switching disabled effect), the switching operation display 45 described above should not be displayed. It is preferable to

Note that the image switching effect and the image switching disabled effect refer to whether or not the effect image is switched by operating the operation means 70 during the switchable period (intermediate portion) assuming the image switching effect. Unless confirmed, it is considered to be indistinguishable. That is, as long as it is not confirmed whether or not the effect image is switched by actually operating the operating means 70, it is determined for the player whether the image switching effect is occurring or the image switching impossible effect is occurring. It is not possible. In the middle part of the image switching impossible effect, if it is assumed that the image switching effect was performed, the effect image displayed at the start point of the switchable period (in the above embodiment, the first effect image ) is displayed (see FIGS. 17A and 17B-2). By doing so, even if either the image switching effect or the image switching impossible effect occurs, the image corresponding to the first effect image is displayed when the intermediate portion is reached (Fig. 17 (a) )), therefore, it is impossible to distinguish which effect is occurring unless the operating means 70 is operated to confirm whether or not the effect image is switched.

(b) Specific example 2-4-2
It is assumed that the number of effect images that can be actually displayed among the plurality of types of effect images can change each time the image switching effect is performed. For example, assuming a configuration in which three types of the first effect video to the third effect video are set as in the above embodiment, the selectable (switchable) effect video is only the first effect video. A first pattern that cannot be switched), a second pattern that is two types of the first effect image and the second effect image, and a third pattern that is three types of the first effect image to the third effect image. (see FIG. 18(a)). Then, depending on which one of the first pattern to the third pattern occurs, the reliability of the target winning lottery result is different. If the setting is such that the greater the number of selectable effect images, the higher the reliability, the magnitude relationship of the reliability may be set as “first pattern<second pattern<third pattern”.

(b) Specific example 2-4-3
Assume that at least one of a plurality of types of effect images that may actually be displayed is set as a special effect image. For example, as in the above-described embodiment, a normal pattern is a pattern that allows the user to select the image to be actually displayed from the three types of the first effect image to the third effect image, and in addition to these three types of effect images, the special effect image A pattern that allows the fourth effect image to be selected as a special pattern (see FIG. 18(b)) is defined as a special pattern (see FIG. 18B). The higher the reliability of the target success/failure lottery result, the higher the reliability of the big win. By doing so, it becomes an effect form in which the player pays attention to whether or not the special effect image is actually displayed during the switchable period.

It should be noted that, as in the above embodiment, if each of the first effect video to the third effect video represents the viewpoint of the first character to the third character who are the friendly characters, they are regarded as the special effect video. It is preferable that the fourth effect image that is shown represents the point of view of a fourth character (a character that is different from any of the first to third characters) appearing as an ally character. In both the normal pattern and the special pattern, the appearance of the fourth character as an ally character is indicated before the switchable period, but in the normal pattern, an image representing the viewpoint of the fourth character is displayed. Instead, the special pattern is configured to display an image representing the viewpoint of the fourth character.

Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which an image showing the viewpoint of the enemy character is set as the fourth effect image.

5) Individual background mode In this embodiment, an individual background mode is a kind of production mode (also called a stage, etc. The basic aspect of the production during fluctuation is determined by the production mode) that may be set in the normal game state. is provided. Incidentally, the individual background mode may be set in the special game state. Further, in a state where the individual background mode is set, a display including the name of the mode (for example, a display including characters such as "○○ mode") may be displayed in the display area 911 (the display not shown).

The decorative pattern 80 displayed in the display area 911 in the individual background mode includes a main element portion 80m indicating its type and a sub-element portion 80s attached to the main element portion 80m (Fig. 19(a)). )reference). The main element portion 80m includes any number from "1" to "7". Those with the same number are the same type of decorative pattern 80 . The sub-element portion 80s represents a character for presentation. In this embodiment, different characters "A" to "G" are associated with "1" to "7", respectively (in the drawings, the types of the characters are represented by "characters"). Note that the decorative pattern 80 displayed in a state in which a production mode other than the individual background mode is set may also include the main element portion 80m and the sub-element portion 80s (other than the drawings for explaining the individual background mode). In the drawings, the decorative pattern 80 is shown as containing only "numbers").

A background image is displayed in the display area 911 as the background of the decorative pattern 80 . By setting the layer representing the decorative pattern 80 in front of the layer representing the background image, the background image appears to exist as the background of the decorative pattern 80. - 特許庁In this embodiment, the background image is also the background of the changing symbols 11 and the reserved symbols 12 . Background images that can be displayed in the individual background mode are divided into an individual background image 51 (see FIG. 19(b-1)) and a common background image 52 (see FIG. 19(b-2)).

The individual background image 51 is associated with each of the plurality of types of decorative patterns 80 . Therefore, the number of types of individual background images 51 is the same as the number of types of decorative patterns 80 (seven types in this embodiment). In this embodiment, individual background images 51 are provided that are associated with the sub-element portions 80s of the plurality of types of decorative patterns 80, respectively. Specifically, there are seven background images corresponding to characters A, individual background images B corresponding to characters B, . . . , individual background images G corresponding to characters G. Individual background images 51 of seeds are prepared in advance (see FIG. 19(b-1)). The gaming machine 1 is based on an original such as a manga or animation, and the characters A to G are characters that appear in the original. (Players familiar with the original can understand the correspondence between characters and images. For example, an image representing the hometown of each character is the individual background image 51). None of the plurality of types of individual background images 51 are displayed in a state in which an effect mode other than the individual background mode is set. In the drawing, each individual background image 51 is schematically shown (individual background image A is a form in which letters "A" (represented by dotted lines) are arranged in a matrix, and individual background images are in a form of "B ” (represented by dotted lines) are arranged in a matrix, and are schematically shown as . . . ).

The common background image 52 (see FIG. 19(b-2)) differs in form from any of the plurality of types of individual background images 51 . The common background image 52 is never displayed in a state in which an effect mode other than the individual background mode is set. Although only one common background image 52 is used in the present embodiment, two or more common background images 52 may be set. Note that in the drawing, the common background image 52 is indicated by a dotted line.

The background image is controlled as follows in the effect during variation in the individual background mode. A state in which any decorative pattern group 80g is fluctuating after the production during fluctuation is started, that is, any decorative pattern group 80g is stopped or pseudo-stopped (although it seems to be stopped for the player, it is completely In a non-stop state (for example, a state of slight shaking), the common background image 52 is displayed (see FIG. 20(a)). In other words, the common background image 52 is displayed as the background of the three decorative pattern groups 80g that are all changing.

After that, the variation of the left decorative pattern group 80gL, which is one of the three decorative pattern groups 80g (the three decorative pattern groups 80g all include the decorative patterns 80 of "1" to "7"), is stopped or simulated. It will stop (see FIG. 20(b)). Of the three decorative symbol groups 80g, the left decorative symbol group 80gL is the one whose variation stops or pseudo-stops first after the effect during variation is started. In this embodiment, the left decorative design group 80gL (decorative design group 80g whose variation stops first) is defined as the "target decorative design group 80gT". One decorative design 80 (hereinafter referred to as "target decorative design 80T") selected from the target decorative design group 80gT is displayed by stopping or quasi-stopping the variation of the target decorative design group 80gT. Since the target decorative design group 80gT is the left decorative design group 80gL, the left decorative design 80L displayed to the left of the center of the display area 911 is the "target decorative design 80T".

The background image is switched from the common background image 52 to the individual background image 51 when the target decorative pattern group 80gT stops or pseudo-stops and the target decorative pattern 80T is displayed. The selected image displayed here corresponds to the decorative design 80 set as the target decorative design 80T. For example, if the decorative pattern 80 of "3" is displayed as the target decorative pattern 80T, the individual background image C (corresponding to the character C which is the sub-element portion 80s) is displayed (see FIG. 20(b)). ). That is, the type of background image (individual background image 51) to be displayed differs according to the type of decorative design 80 displayed as the target decorative design 80T.

When it is reported that the target winning lottery result is a loss without establishing a reach in the effect during the change (in the case of so-called "missing" change), the individual background image 51 ends the effect during the change. is displayed until (see FIG. 20(c)). On the other hand, when the ready-to-win effect is established and the ready-to-win effect is generated, the individual background image 51 changes to an image corresponding to the ready-to-win effect. In other words, the individual background image 51 continues to be displayed until a predetermined effect such as a ready-to-win effect occurs, or until the effect during target variation ends. When the result of the target lottery is a loss and there is pending information stored in the storage means, when the next changing effect (next change) is started, it is common at the same time as the start of the next changing effect. The background image 52 is displayed. If it is reported that the result of the lottery is lost without the predetermined effect occurring in the effect during the change of the target, 80g), the individual background image 51 is switched to the common background image 52 (see FIG. 20(d)).

Thus, the individual background mode in this embodiment is interesting in that the background image (individual background image 51) corresponding to the target decorative design 80T selected from the target decorative design group 80gT is displayed. In particular, in this embodiment, since the individual background image 51 associated with the sub-element portion 80s (character in this embodiment) of the decorative pattern 80 is displayed, the target decorative pattern 80T and its background are harmonized. .

Further, as in the present embodiment, by making the decorative pattern 80 selected from the decorative pattern group 80g whose variation first stops or pseudo-stops the target decorative pattern 80T, the type of the decorative pattern 80 shown first is individual. It becomes the production mode that it is emphasized by the background image 51 .

In addition, by displaying the common background image 52 in a state before the target decorative pattern 80T is displayed, it is easy to understand that the common background image 52 is switched to the individual background image 51 (the target decorative pattern 80T It is emphasized that the individual background image 51 corresponding to the

Specific examples in which items related to the individual background mode 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
In the above embodiment, it was explained that the individual background images 51 corresponding to all of the plurality of types of decorative patterns 80 (“1” to “7” decorative patterns 80) are set. The individual background image 51 may be set only for a part of the . For example, although the individual background image 51 is set for the decorative pattern 80 with the number "odd" (the decorative pattern 80 with "1", "3", "5", "7") of the main element portion 80m, The individual background images 51 are not set for the "even" decorative patterns 80 ("2", "4", and "6" decorative patterns 80). Hereinafter, the decorative design 80 with the corresponding individual background image 51 is referred to as the specific design, and the decorative design 80 without the corresponding individual background image 51 is referred to as the non-specific design.

When the specific pattern is shown as the target decorative pattern 80T, the individual background image 51 corresponding to the target decorative pattern 80T is displayed (as described in the above embodiment) (see FIG. 21 ( b-1)). On the other hand, when the non-specific pattern is shown as the target decorative pattern 80T, the individual background image 51 is not displayed (since the corresponding individual background image 51 does not exist, it cannot be displayed). For example, when the non-specific pattern is shown as the target decorative pattern 80T, the common background image 52 may be kept displayed as it is (see FIG. 21(b-2)).

In this example, whether or not the individual background image 51 is displayed is determined depending on whether the target decorative pattern 80T is a specific pattern or a non-specific pattern. Whether the pattern 80T is a specific pattern or a non-specific pattern is emphasized.

In the case of this example, it is preferable that the specified symbols and the non-specified symbols have different actions. For example, the reliability at the time of reaching is different between specific patterns and non-specific patterns, such as when the reach is established with a specific pattern, the reliability of the big hit is higher than when the reach is established with a non-specific pattern. It is conceivable that In addition, when a big win is announced with three sets of specific symbols, the player expects a higher profit than when a jackpot is announced with three sets of non-specific symbols. It is conceivable that the expected value of the profit at the time of the jackpot notification is different. It should be noted that the "profit" referred to here is comprehensively calculated based on the profit obtained in the jackpot game (expected value of the ball output), the probability of shifting to a game state that is advantageous to the player after the jackpot game ends, etc. shall be By doing so, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the decorative pattern 80 (specific pattern) of high value to the player is shown as the target decorative pattern 80T depending on whether or not the individual background image 51 is displayed. The playability is realized.

○ Specific example 3-2
A configuration in which two or more kinds of decorative patterns 80 are associated with individual background images 51 in the same manner may be employed. For example, the decorative pattern 80 with the main element part 80m of "3" and the decorative pattern 80 with the main element part 80m of "7" are set to be associated with the individual background image 51 in the same manner. In this case, when the decorative pattern 80 of "3" is shown as the target decorative pattern 80T (see FIG. 22(a)), when the decorative pattern 80 of "7" is shown as the target decorative pattern 80T ( 22(b)), the individual background image 51 in the same manner is displayed.

In such a configuration, the character of the sub-element portion 80s of the decorative pattern 80 of "3" and the character of the sub-element portion 80s of the decorative pattern 80 of "7" are the same character (in the drawings, is shown as character X) (The sub-element portion 80s of "3" and the sub-element portion 80s of "7" are different in form within the range that the player can recognize that they represent the same character. can also be used). Thus, when the decorative pattern 80 of "3" is shown as the target decorative pattern 80T, and when the decorative pattern 80 of "7" is shown as the target decorative pattern 80T, it corresponds to the character. The individual background image 51 will be displayed.

○ Specific example 3-3
Although it has been explained that the target decorative symbol group 80gT in the above-described embodiment is the one whose variation stops or pseudo-stops first, other decorative symbol groups 80g may be the target decorative symbol group 80gT. For example, among the plurality of decorative pattern groups 80g, the last one whose variation stops or pseudo-stops may be the target decorative pattern group 80gT. However, as in the above embodiment, by making the decorative pattern group 80g whose variation first stops or pseudo-stops the target decorative pattern group 80gT, the time period during which the individual background image 51 corresponding to the target decorative pattern 80T is displayed is It has the advantage of being longer. In other words, the individual background image 51 is temporarily erased when a predetermined effect occurs or when the next variation starts. The target decorative symbol group 80gT is the target decorative symbol group 80gT that stops or quasi-stops, and the individual background image 51 is preferably displayed when the variation of the target decorative symbol group 80gT stops or quasi-stops.

○ Specific example 3-4
In the above embodiment, when the left decorative design group 80gL is the target decorative design group 80gT, that is, when the left decorative design 80L selected from the left decorative design group 80gL is displayed, the corresponding individual background image 51 is displayed. However, the middle decorative design group 80gC and the right decorative design group 80gR may be the target decorative design group 80gT.

In particular, when the middle decorative pattern group 80gC is the target decorative pattern group 80gT (see FIG. 23), the middle decorative pattern 80C displayed at the most conspicuous position (center side of the display area 911) among the three decorative patterns 80 Since the individual background image 51 corresponding to is displayed, the most conspicuous decorative pattern 80 and the background image are linked (see FIG. 23(c)). However, if the fluctuation of the middle decorative pattern group 80gC is stopped or pseudo-stopped at the end, the period in which the individual background image 51 is displayed will be significantly shortened. (If there are three decorative pattern groups 80g, the game should be stopped first or second. The example shown in FIG. 23 is an example of stopping second.).

○ Specific example 3-5
The decorative pattern group 80g, which is the target decorative pattern group 80gT, may be configured to change each time (variation). That is, the individual background image 51 corresponding to the left decorative design 80L indicated by stopping or quasi-stopping the left decorative design group 80gL is displayed in a certain fluctuation, and the right decorative design group 80gR is changed in the next fluctuation. The individual background image 51 corresponding to the right decorative symbol 80R indicated by stopping or quasi-stopping is displayed, and furthermore, in the subsequent variation, the variation of the middle decorative symbol group 80gC is indicated by discontinuing or quasi-stopping. It is also assumed that a flow effect mode such as displaying the individual background image 51 corresponding to the middle decorative pattern 80C can occur.

6) Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications 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.

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

・ Means 1-1
A game state setting means for setting a normal game state and a special game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state as a game state in which the game is played with the aim of winning a winning lottery result, and the special game state is set. A display means for displaying a time image showing the actual time required for a special game period including a period in which the player is in a closed state, and when an event advantageous to the player occurs, a specific performance leading to an advantageous ending is executed. an effect executing means, wherein the specific effect is started in a state in which the time-varying time image is displayed, and the time image changes from a normal mode to a special mode while the specific effect is being executed. A gaming machine characterized in that, when the mode is changed, the probability that the specific effect leads to the advantageous ending is increased.
According to the gaming machine described above, an interesting game feature is realized in which the time image showing the passage of time is used to suggest the ending (advantageous ending) of the specific effect.

・ Means 1-2
The specific effect is a effect in which a friendly character and an enemy character, which are characters on the player side, fight, and when one of the friendly character and the enemy character attacks the other, the time image changes to the normal mode. The game machine according to means 1-1, characterized in that there is a possibility of changing from the special mode to the special mode.
By doing so, the character's "attack" triggers an effect mode in which the time image changes from the normal mode to the special mode.

・ Means 1-3
During the specific effect, an image displacement effect may occur in which the image displayed on the display device appears to be displaced from the display area of the display device, and when the image displacement effect occurs, The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein the time image may change from the normal mode to the special mode.
The image displacement effect in which the image appears to shift can be said to be an effect in which the player feels as if an "impact" has occurred. By doing so, the "impact" makes it appear as if the time image has changed from the normal mode to the special mode.

・ Means 1-4
Means characterized in that, during the specific effect, an action image acting on the time image in the normal mode is displayed on the display device, and then the time image may change to the special mode. The gaming machine according to 1-1.
By doing so, as a result of the action image acting on the time image, the time image changes from the normal mode to the special mode, resulting in an easily comprehensible effect.

・ Means 1-5
During the specific effect, a cover image that covers the time image in the normal mode may be displayed on the display device, and the time image that appears when the cover image is erased is in the special mode. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, characterized by having a possibility.
By doing so, as a result of covering the time image with the covering image, the time image changes from the normal mode to the special mode, which is an easily comprehensible form of presentation.

・ Means 1-6
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-5, wherein the time image of the special mode includes an unreadable element.
By doing so, an effect mode is created in which it looks as if the display (virtual display) that displays the time image is broken.

・ Means 1-7
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-6, wherein when the time image becomes the special mode, it is determined that the specific effect leads to the advantageous ending.
The change of the time image to a special mode can be employed as an effect for determining an advantageous ending.

・ Means 2-1
An operation means that can be operated by a player and a display device triggered by the operation of the operation means as an effect that constitutes an effect during variation from when the decorative pattern starts to change until it stops in a mode indicating the result of the lottery. an effect executing means for executing a video switching effect including a switchable period capable of switching the type of effect video displayed in the game machine.
The video switching effect that can be executed by the game machine is less boring because the effect video can be changed during the switchable period.

・ Means 2-2
In the switchable period, two or more types of the effect images represented by different image layers may be output to the display device, and among the two or more types of the effect images, the foremost image layer Although the effect image represented is actually displayed, the effect image represented by other image layers is not displayed, and is represented by the frontmost image layer triggered by the operation of the operation means. The game machine according to means 2-1, wherein the type of the effect image to be displayed changes.
By doing so, the effect video can be switched smoothly.

・ Means 2-3
A specific effect image, which is at least one of the plurality of types of effect images, is displayed during a specific period that is part of the switchable period. The game machine according to means 2-1 or 2-2, characterized in that the result of the lottery may include a specific element that suggests the probability of winning, which is impossible to grasp if the game is played. .
By doing so, if a certain kind of effect video (specific effect video) is displayed during the specific period, the reliability suggestive effect of the specific element can be enjoyed, but if a different effect video is displayed It is possible to provide an interesting presentation form in which the reliability suggesting action cannot be enjoyed.

・ Means 2-4
The video switching production is a production in which a friendly character, which is a character on the player side, fights against an enemy character, and a production in which a plurality of types of characters appear as the friendly characters, and the operation means is operated during the switchable period. 2-1 to 2, characterized in that the effect image showing the viewpoint of the friend character of a certain type is changed to the effect image showing the viewpoint of the friend character of another type. -3 the game machine according to any one of
By doing so, the player can enjoy the battle with the enemy character from the viewpoint of the favorite ally character.

・ Means 3-1
A gaming machine in which a win or failure lottery result is notified by a combination of decorative patterns selected from each of two or more decorative pattern groups including a plurality of types of variable decorative patterns and displayed on a display device, wherein the display device , a background image that is the background of the decorative design is displayed, one of the two or more decorative design groups is set as a target decorative design group, and the target is the decorative design selected from the target decorative design group A game machine characterized by being provided with an individual background mode in which the individual background image, which is the background image of the type associated with the decorative pattern, is displayed.
According to the gaming machine, it is possible to execute an interesting effect in which the background image becomes a mode corresponding to the one shown as the target decorative pattern (becomes an individual background image).

・ Means 3-2
The decorative pattern includes a main element part indicating its type and a sub-element part attached to the main element part, and the individual background image is associated with the sub-element part of the target decorative pattern. The gaming machine according to means 3-1, characterized by:
By doing so, an effect of linking the sub-element portion of the decorative pattern and the background image (individual background image) can be executed.

・ Means 3-3
According to means 3-1 or 3-2, the target decorative pattern is selected from the group of decorative patterns in which the variation first stops or pseudo-stops, from among the groups of two or more decorative patterns. The game machine described.
By doing so, the decorative pattern (target decorative pattern) first displayed with the fluctuation stopped or pseudo-stopped is emphasized by the background image (individual background image).

・ Means 3-4
A common background image different in aspect from any of the individual background images is set as the background image, and the common background image is displayed before the individual background image is displayed in the individual background mode. The gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-3, characterized by:
Thus, by displaying the common background image before the individual background image is displayed, it is emphasized that the individual background image corresponding to the target decorative pattern is being displayed.

・ Means 3-5
After the individual background image is displayed, when it is notified that the winning lottery result is lost without a predetermined effect occurring, the decorative pattern group for informing a new winning lottery result starts to change. The gaming machine according to means 3-4, wherein the background image is switched from the individual background image to the common background image when the background image is changed.
By doing so, since the common background image is changed to the individual background image each time when the predetermined effect does not occur, it is emphasized that the individual background image corresponding to the target decorative pattern is being displayed. be.

1 gaming machine 11 fluctuating pattern 12 reserved pattern 21 jackpot area 22 small hit area 221 privilege area 30 time image 30n normal mode 30s special mode 33 reference image 35 action image (351 first action image 352 second action image)
36 covering image (361 first covering image 362 second covering image)
39 Return image 41 First layer (first effect video)
42 Second layer (second effect video)
43 Third layer (third effect video)
45 switching operation display T specific element 51 individual background image 52 common background image 70 operating means 80 decorative pattern 80gT target decorative pattern group 80T target decorative pattern 80m main element portion 80s sub-element portion 91 display device 911 display area

Claims (7)

a game state setting means for setting a normal game state and a special game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state as a game state in which the game is played with the aim of winning the winning lottery result;
display means for displaying a time image showing the actual time required for the special game period including the period in which the special game state is set;
an effect executing means for executing a specific effect leading to an advantageous ending when an event advantageous to the player occurs;
with
When the specific effect is started in a state in which the time image that changes over time is displayed, and the time image changes from a normal mode to a special mode while the specific effect is being executed, The gaming machine is characterized in that the probability that the specific effect leads to the advantageous ending is increased. The specific effect is a effect in which a friendly character and an enemy character, which are characters on the player side, fight, and when one of the friendly character and the enemy character attacks the other, the time image changes to the normal mode. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein there is a possibility of changing from the special mode to the special mode. During the specific effect, an image displacement effect may occur in which the image displayed on the display device appears to be displaced from the display area of the display device, and when the image displacement effect occurs, 2. A gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said time image may change from said normal mode to said special mode. wherein, during the specific effect, there is a possibility that after an action image acting on the time image in the normal mode is displayed on the display device, the time image changes to the special mode. Item 1. The gaming machine according to Item 1. During the specific effect, a cover image that covers the time image in the normal mode may be displayed on the display device, and the time image that appears when the cover image is erased is in the special mode. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein there is a possibility. 6. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the time image of the special mode includes an undecipherable element. 7. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein when the time image becomes the special mode, it is determined that the specific effect leads to the advantageous ending.

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