JP2023033683A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can reduce such a risk that a player feels a doubt of a malfunction or the like when win is not obtained in a special game state.SOLUTION: There is provided a game machine 1 in which a special game state that is terminated when a win/lose lottery result becomes loss in X times continuously is set as a game state more advantageous than a normal game state. In the special game state, a special image suggesting that the next win is substantially promised is displayed on a display device on the basis of such a state that the win/lose lottery result almost becomes win before the win/lose lottery result becomes loss in the X times continuously. When shift is made to the special game state but it is decided that the win/lose lottery result becomes loss in the X times continuously, an image erasing performance in which the special image is erased from the display device occurs.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

It is a game state that is more advantageous than usual, and although it ends when you lose X times in a row, it is extremely rare that you lose X times in a row, so the next win is virtually guaranteed. A game machine in which a game state (hereinafter referred to as a special game state) is set is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2020-069307 A

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the risk of a player having suspicions of malfunction or the like when a win is not obtained in a special game state. be.

The gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, has a special game state which is terminated when the result of the winning lottery is lost X times consecutively as a game state more advantageous than the normal game state. In the set gaming machine, the special game state is substantially based on the fact that the winning lottery results are almost always winning before the winning lottery results are lost for the X consecutive times. A special image is displayed on the display device indicating that the next win is promised, and although the state has shifted to the special game state, the winning lottery result may be lost for the X times in a row. When the special image is decided, an image erasing effect is generated in which the special image is erased from the display device.

Advantageous Effects of Invention The gaming machine according to the present invention can reduce the risk of a player having suspicion of malfunction or the like when a win is not obtained in a special game state.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is the figure which showed the decoration design and the reserved design which were displayed on the display area. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the specs (game state, etc.) of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment; FIG. (a) is a diagram for explaining the time image, and (b) is a diagram showing the actual time (final result) required for the special game period shown in the result image. It is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the target period, the special game period, and the game stop period. It is a diagram for explaining a transition condition to the game stop period and a cancellation condition of the game stop period. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-1; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2-1; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2-2; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2-2 (an example different from FIG. 9); FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2-3; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-3-1; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-3-2; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-3-3; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-4; (a) and (b) are diagrams for explaining a special image displayed in a special game state, and (b) is a diagram for explaining that the special image is not displayed in a non-special game state. . FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an image erasing effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-1; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-3; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-4; FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a privilege image (privilege history); FIG. 8A is a diagram for explaining a specific example 3-1, and FIG. 8B is a diagram for explaining a specific example 3-2; FIG. 10(a) is a diagram for explaining a specific example 3-3, (b) is for explaining a specific example 3-4, and (c) is for explaining a specific example 3-5. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a specific example 2-6; It is a figure for demonstrating the repetition sound production. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-2; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific examples 4-3 and 4-4; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-5;

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.

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 area 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) Specifications The specifications of the gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described below. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the specs described below are for the case where the player plays according to the instructions, and not for the case where the player does not follow the instructions and plays an inappropriate game.

Winning or failing lottery is executed by winning or failing lottery means provided on a control board (not shown) when a game ball enters the starting area 904 as a trigger. 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). A numerical value (win/fail lottery information) is acquired from the random number source with the winning of the game ball to the starting area 904 as a trigger, and if the numerical value is the same as the predetermined winning numerical value, it is a win, and if it is different, it is lost. becomes. Hereinafter, the success or failure lottery information acquired with the opportunity that the game ball enters the first start region 904a is referred to as the first success or failure lottery information, and the success or failure lottery based on it is referred to as the first success or failure lottery, and the game is played in the second start region 904b. The winning lottery information acquired when the ball enters the game is referred to as the second winning lottery information, and the winning lottery based on the second winning lottery information is sometimes called the second winning lottery.

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

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

In the present embodiment, the effect during variation for notifying the success or failure lottery result corresponding to the order in which the success or failure lottery information was acquired It refers to the production until it stops with the corresponding combination.Hereinafter, one fluctuation production may be simply referred to as "fluctuation" or "rotation") is executed. When new win/fail lottery information is acquired, if the effect during fluctuation corresponding to the win/fail lottery information acquired earlier than that is executed, the newly acquired lottery lottery information is reserved information. It is stored in storage means (not shown). In this embodiment, the first reservation information (so-called "special figure 1 reservation") obtained by entering the game ball into the first start area 904a and the game ball is acquired by entering the second start area 904b The maximum number of stored second hold information (so-called "special figure 2 hold") is four each. In addition, when both the first pending information and the second pending information are stored in the storage means, the notification of the winning lottery result corresponding to the second pending information is preferentially executed (so-called "special figure 2 priority digestion”). However, it does not deny that it is a special figure 1 priority digestion.

The fact that the pending information is stored in the storage means is displayed as the pending symbol 12 in the display area 911 (see FIG. 2). In this embodiment, the presence of the first pending information stored in the storage means in the normal game state described later, the existence of the second pending information stored in the storage means in the special game state described later is the pending symbol displayed as 12. A configuration in which the mode of the reserved symbol 12 differs between the normal game state and the special game state may be adopted. However, regardless of the game state, both the first pending information and the second pending information may be displayed as the pending symbol 12 .

In addition, in the present embodiment, the changing pattern 11 (corresponding to the so-called "variation hold") indicating the existence of the winning/failing lottery information for which the notification of the corresponding winning/failing lottery result has not been completed although the effect during variation is being executed. If the notification of the corresponding success or failure lottery result has not been completed is collectively referred to as "suspended", it is also possible to regard the changing symbol 11 as a kind of "suspended symbol 12". ) is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 2). In this embodiment, the changing pattern 11 corresponding to the first win/fail lottery information is displayed in the normal game state described later, and the changing pattern 11 corresponding to the second win/fail lottery information is displayed in the special game state described later. In the normal game state and in the special game state, the changing pattern 11 may have different modes. However, regardless of the gaming state, both the first win/fail lottery information and the second win/fail lottery information may be displayed as the changing symbols 11 .

In this embodiment, there are a big win and a small win as aspects of "hit". As will be described in detail later, it is possible to win a big win even through a small win. In other words, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called 1-2 type mixing machine. When a big win (including via a small win) is won, a big win game including a plurality of round games in which the big win area 21 is opened until a predetermined condition is established is executed (a "privilege" is given to the player). . Since the jackpot game itself is well known, a detailed explanation is omitted.

A game state in which a game is played with the aim of winning a jackpot is broadly classified into a normal game state and a special game state for the player (see FIG. 3(a)). The normal game state is, in principle, a game state in which a game ball should be shot so that the game ball flows down the left side of the display device 91 in the game area 902 (“left-handed” should be performed). When hitting left, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the first start area 904a, but there is no possibility that the game ball will enter the second start area 904b. In other words, the normal game state (excluding remaining pending chances to be described later) is a state in which the player aims to win a big hit by the first lottery. In this embodiment, the probability of winning the jackpot in the first lottery is about 1/319, and other than that, the probability is lost. That is, there is no possibility of winning a small prize in the first lottery. It may be set that there is a possibility of winning a small hit in the first lottery, but it is substantially impossible to obtain a big win via a small win (details will be described later).

The special game state is a game state in which a game ball should be shot so that the game ball flows down the right side of the display device 91 in the game area 902 (“Right shot” should be performed). When hitting to the right, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the second start area 904b, but there is no possibility that the game ball will enter the first start area 904a. The second starting area 904b is a normally closed (game ball cannot enter) area (see FIG. 1). A normal start area 905 (see FIG. 1) is provided as an area into which a game ball hit to the right may enter, and a normal lottery is executed when the game ball enters the normal start area 905. , the second starting area 904b is opened (gaming balls can enter). In the special game state, the probability of winning the normal lottery is high, and the second starting area 904b is frequently opened if the player continuously hits to the right. In the normal game state, the probability of winning the normal lottery is extremely low, and the second starting area 904b is rarely opened even if the ball is hit right in the normal game state. Therefore, hitting to the right in the normal game state is a "loss" for the player. When game balls enter the second starting area 904b, a predetermined number of prize balls are obtained, so in the special game state (compared to the normal game state), the player does not reduce the number of balls he has so much. It can be said that it is a high base state (the normal game state is a low base state) that can be used.

In this way, the special game state is a state in which the player aims to win a big hit through the second winning lottery executed when the game ball enters the second starting area 904b. In this embodiment, the probability of winning the second lottery jackpot is about 1/319 (same as the probability of winning the jackpot of the first lottery), and the probability of winning the small hit is about 1/19. . As will be described later, in the present embodiment, it is configured such that a big win is almost certainly obtained when a small win is won. In other words, it is configured to be "small winning = big winning". Therefore, it can be said that the special game state is a game state in which a player directly wins a big win (so-called "direct win") or wins a big win by winning a small win through the second lottery. Since "win a small win = win a jackpot", the actual jackpot probability in the special game state is "probability of winning a jackpot (approximately 1/319) + probability of winning a small win (approximately 1/19) = approximately 1/ 17.9" (the combined probability of the big win and the small win is the substantial winning probability of the big win). That is, the jackpot probability in the normal game state is about 1/319 (hereinafter also referred to as low probability (lottery)), and the jackpot probability in the special game state is about 1/17.9 (high probability (lottery)). It can be said that the special game state is more advantageous than the normal game state. As described above, the normal game state is a low base state, and the special game state is a high base state. It can be said that it is a state of

When a small winning is won, a small winning game in which a small winning area 22 is opened is executed. A privilege area 221 (V area) is provided in the small hit area 22 (see FIG. 1), and when the game ball enters the privilege area 221, a big hit (jackpot game) is obtained, and the big hit area 21 is A jackpot game to be opened is executed. In the present embodiment, it is set so that all game balls that have entered the small winning area 22 enter the privilege area 221 . In addition, if the right hitting is continuously performed while the small winning game is being executed, the game ball almost certainly enters the small winning area 22.例文帳に追加When a small hit is won, an instruction prompting the player to hit to the right is displayed in the display area 911, so as long as the instruction is followed, the game ball will almost certainly enter the privilege area 221 (unless an abnormality such as ball clogging occurs). You can win big prizes. Therefore, in this embodiment, it can be said that winning a small win is substantially winning a big win.

A jackpot game includes a plurality of round games, and in a jackpot game via a jackpot, the jackpot game is regarded as the game of the first round. For example, a 5-round big win via a small win is a round game in which the small win area 22 is opened in the first round, and a round game in which the big win area 21 is opened in the 2nd to 5th rounds. On the other hand, the 5-round jackpot of "direct hit" is a round game in which the jackpot area 21 is opened in all of the 1st to 5th rounds. In this embodiment, the small winning area 22 (privilege area 221 therein) is provided separately from the big winning area 21 , but the big winning area 21 may also serve as the small winning area 22 . That is, the privilege area 221 is provided in the big hit area 21, and when the small hit is won, the big hit area 21 (also serving as the small hit area 22) is opened and the game ball is placed in the privilege area 221 provided inside. It may be set to enter.

In this embodiment, a first special game state and a second special game state are set as the special game state (see FIG. 3(a)). Both the first special game state and the second special game state end (shift to the normal game state) when the result of the second winning lottery is lost for a predetermined number of times in a row. The number of times (hereinafter referred to as "continuation number of times". The "continuation number of times" is the so-called "time reduction number of times") is different. The first special game state is set to 40 times of continuation, and the second special game state is set to 200 times of continuation. It can be said that the second special game state with a large number of continuations is more advantageous for the player than the first special game state.

A first jackpot and a second jackpot are set as jackpots (including jackpots obtained via small jackpots). In the first jackpot, the game state after the jackpot game ends is the first special game state. In the second jackpot, the game state after the jackpot game ends is the second special game state (see FIG. 3(a)). As described above, since the second special game state has a greater number of continuations than the first special game state and is advantageous for the player, when looking at the game state after the end of the jackpot game, the second jackpot is more favorable than the first jackpot. It can be said that .

In the present embodiment, all the jackpots won in the first win/fail lottery (jackpot distribution in the first win/fail lottery) are set to be the first jackpot (see FIG. 3(b-1)). In other words, when a jackpot is obtained in the normal game state (excluding the remaining reserved chance to be described later), it becomes the first jackpot, and after the jackpot game ends, the state shifts to the first special game state (Fig. 3(a)). reference). A jackpot that is won in the normal game state is generally called "first hit", and after the "first hit", the game moves to the first special game state. However, the jackpot distribution may include a jackpot (normal jackpot) that shifts to the normal game state again after the jackpot game that is the "first win" is completed. In addition, the "first hit" may include a second jackpot distribution.

On the other hand, the jackpot won in the second lottery (second lottery jackpot distribution) is set to be the first jackpot (95%) or the second jackpot (5%) (Fig. 3 (b) -2)). In other words, when a big win is won in a special game state (including acquisition via a small win), it may shift to the first special game state after the big win game ends, or it may shift to the second special game state. (See FIG. 3(a)). It should be noted that no matter which jackpot is won, the transition to the special game state is the same after the jackpot game ends, so winning in the special game state is so-called "continuous play".

It should be noted that the number of rounds (round allocation) of the jackpot game to be executed after winning the first jackpot or the second jackpot may be any number. In this embodiment, three types of jackpots with different numbers of rounds (three types of jackpots of 3 rounds, jackpots of 5 rounds, and jackpots of 10 rounds) are set.

As described above, the first special game state has a continuation count of 40 times, and the second special game state has a continuation count of 200 times. That is, basically, the first special game state is a game state aiming to win a high probability lottery of about 1/17.9 before losing 40 consecutive times, and the second special game state It can be said that the state is a game state in which the aim is to win a lottery with a high probability of about 1/17.9 before losing 200 consecutive times. However, in this embodiment, since up to four pieces of second hold information are stored in the storage means, even if the special game state ends and the normal game state is entered, a maximum of four second win-or-fail lotteries (about 1 / 17.9 high probability lottery) can be received. In the following description, the lottery based on the second hold information after the special game state is finished is called "remaining hold lottery", and the state (period) in which the remaining hold lottery can be received is called "remaining hold chance". (See FIG. 3(a)). Strictly speaking, the remaining pending chance is a period in the normal game state, but since it is a period in which a high probability lottery can be received as in the special game state, the player feels that the special game state continues. be shown. Then, if a jackpot can be obtained through the second lottery with the remaining pending chance, it will be shifted to the special game state again. be

In addition, in this embodiment, the final variation of the special game state (the 40th rotation from the start if the first special game state, the 200th rotation from the start if the second special game state) is over a predetermined time. Then, in the variation, an instruction is given to continue hitting to the right in order to acquire four pieces of the second reservation information ("reserve full tank"). If the player hits to the right according to the instruction, the four pieces of the second reservation information can be obtained almost certainly, so even if the special game state ends, the player can receive four high-probability lotteries. Therefore, the substantial condition of "Renso" is to win the high probability lottery of about 1/17.9 before the first special game state is lost 44 times in a row, and the second special game state In the gaming state, a high probability lottery of about 1/17.9 will be won before 204 consecutive losses. Therefore, in the case of the first special game state, the so-called (continuous game) continuation rate is about 92%. On the other hand, in the case of the second special game state, the so-called (continuous) continuation rate is about 99.999%. In other words, the second special game state has almost no probability of ending without being able to win a jackpot including the remaining pending chance (so-called "through" occurs), and is substantially in a state where the next jackpot (continuous) is confirmed. It can be said that there is.

In this embodiment, when a big win cannot be obtained even with the remaining reserved chance, a result image displaying the number of balls and the number of consecutive games obtained by shifting to the special game state including the first win is displayed. (The resulting image also displays the actual time indicated by the time image 30, which will be described later) (see FIG. 4(b)). After the result image is displayed, an image prompting the player to hit left is displayed. In other words, the game shifts to a state (normal game state after the end of the remaining reserved chance) aiming for a big hit (first hit) by the first win/fail lottery.

Thus, in this embodiment, it is determined that the jackpot could not be obtained in the remaining pending chance after the initial winning that would shift to the special game state (the last of the four remaining pending lotteries The time up to the time when it is notified that it is out of order is regarded as one ``renso (state)''. The special game state is named "○○ RUSH", and a series of "○○ RUSH" states are formed until the last of the four remaining pending lotteries is lost.

It should be noted that such specifications are merely an example, and various probabilities and the like can be changed as appropriate. Also, the matters described below can be applied to gaming machines with different specifications, except for those that cannot be established without the above specifications. For example, it may be a known ST machine (multiple-cut fixed variable machine). That is, the "number of continuations" in the first special game state and the second special game state is the "ST number", and the substantial jackpot probability in the special game state (jackpot probability including small hits) is a variable hit It is good also as a structure which read as probability. In addition, part of the matters described below can also be applied to a known variable probability loop machine.

4) Time image In this embodiment, a time image 30 for displaying the actual time (real time) required for "○○ RUSH" is displayed in the display area 911 (see Fig. 4(a)). In other words, the player is shown a guideline for the speed of increasing the number of balls released and the number of times the jackpot is won per hour (so-called (renzou) digestion speed) during the renzou state (when the renzou can be expected). To this end, a time image 30 representing the actual passage of time is displayed. 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, elapsed time is expressed in units of 1/100 seconds (counted in units of 1/100 seconds). Also, in drawings other than drawings for explaining the time image 30, illustration of the time image 30 is omitted (illustration of the time image 30 is omitted from FIG. 16 onward).

The period in which the time image 30 shows the actual passage of time is basically from the establishment of the start condition to the establishment of the end condition (in the following description, the period from the establishment of the start condition to the establishment of the end condition is period is referred to as the target period). That is, counting is started when the starting condition is satisfied, and is stopped (finished) when the ending condition is satisfied. Since the time image 30 shows the actual elapsed time during the continuous game state (while the continuous game is expected) in which it is necessary to shift to the special game state, the start condition is to shift to the special game state. If not, the condition is not satisfied, and the termination condition is a condition that is not satisfied unless the special game state ends. As described above, the result image will be displayed when all the remaining pending lotteries are lost, but the result image is the value of the time image 30 at the time the count is stopped (measured total time) including. As a result, the player can know the actual time required for the dissolution of the consecutive villa state.

In the present embodiment, the start condition is satisfied that the first special game state is started after the first jackpot game obtained in the normal game state (excluding the remaining pending chance) is completed (Fig. 3 , see FIG. 5). In other words, the start condition is established when a so-called special game state after the first hit is started. However, other conditions may be used as the start condition if the transition to the special game state is established in a determined state. For example, it may be configured such that the start condition is satisfied that the first big win (first win) jackpot game acquired in the normal game state (excluding the remaining pending chance) is started. In this way, the time represented by the time image 30 also includes the time required for the "first hit" jackpot game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the end condition is that the last (fourth) remaining holding lottery is lost in the remaining holding chance (see FIGS. 3 and 5). In other words, winning in the remaining pending lottery is set as "Continue to continue", so it is confirmed that all of the remaining pending lotteries have not been won (the last change in the remaining pending lottery has ended ) ends the actual time measurement. As described above, strictly speaking, the remaining pending chance is in the normal game state. Since it does not occur unless it is lost 200 times in a row in the game state, the condition that "all of the remaining pending lotteries are lost" is "a condition that is not satisfied unless the special game state ends". will be included in It should be noted that the reason why this is done is that it is a spec that can be expected to some extent that the consecutive residence will be continued by the remaining reservation lottery (it will be won at about 1/17.9). If the specs are such that the remaining pending lottery is a low probability lottery (for example, the specs are such that the remaining pending lottery is executed at 1/319), the special game state ends (the special game state It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a final change is set as a termination condition. In other words, the timing at which the so-called "Renso" ends varies depending on the spec, but if the end condition is set to reach the timing at which the "Renso" ends good. Regardless of the specifications, it can be said that the timing is not reached (end conditions are not satisfied) unless the special game state, which is more advantageous than the normal game state, is ended.

During the target period, basically (in the special game period described later), the actual elapsed time count is continued. During the target period, while the effect during fluctuation is being executed in the special game state (see FIG. 4 (a-1)) or while the jackpot game is being executed (see FIG. 4 (a-2)) including. In other words, the counting of time is continued even when transitioning from one to the other during the fluctuation effect and during the jackpot game.

Specifically, the counting of time is continued during the period determined as the special game period in the target period. The special game period is a period excluding the game stop period in the target period (see FIG. 5). That is, the period during which the actual elapsed time is measured does not include the game stop period. In addition, even during the special game period, a situation may occur in which the time image 30 is temporarily not displayed. For example, it is not appropriate to display the time image 30 while a predetermined effect such as displaying a predetermined image is being executed (the display of the time image 30 may interfere with the effect). ), the time image 30 may not be displayed while the effect is being executed. Even in such a state where the time image 30 is not displayed, actual time measurement is continued inside the gaming machine 1 (unless the game is stopped). For example, if the predetermined effect is executed and the time image 30 is not displayed for exactly 10 seconds, the time image 30 is displayed again 10 seconds after the time image 30 is erased. will be In other words, during the special game period, the time image 30 is basically displayed, and in some cases the time image 30 is not displayed, but the time is continued to be counted regardless of whether the time image 30 is displayed. period. Therefore, it can be said that the time represented by the time image 30 represents the actual length of the special game period. Since the game stop period, which will be detailed later, is a period during which it is determined that the player has stopped playing during the target period, the special game period is a period during which it is determined that the player is playing during the target period. It can be said that there is.

The game stop period is a period during which it is determined that the player has stopped playing the game. During this game stop period, counting of time is stopped. Therefore, if the player continues to play the game during the target period, the game stop period does not occur. In this case, "target period (length) = special game period (length)". As described above, the time image 30 basically shows the actual time required for the target period (during the continuous state) to the player. If the count of time is continued including the time when the game is stopped, it cannot be said that it represents the actual time in the continuous state (the "deviation" becomes large). During the suspension period, the counting of time is suspended.

In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not it is during the game stop period as follows. In the following explanation, the condition for determining that the game stop period has started (the condition for starting the game stop period) is the transition condition, and the condition for determining that the game stop period has ended (the game stop period has ended). , conditions for resuming the special game period) are referred to as release conditions.

First, it is determined that the game is continuing at least while the effect during variation is being executed (it is determined that it is the special game period). Also, it is determined that the game is continuing even while the jackpot game is being executed (it is determined that it is the special game period). If the period during which the effect during fluctuation is not executed is the "non-fluctuation period" (assuming that the non-fluctuation period is the period during which the jackpot game is not executed), the game stop period is at least the non-fluctuation period. there has to be In other words, the transition condition must be satisfied only during the non-fluctuation period.

In the present embodiment, a certain fluctuation effect (see FIG. 6(a)) ends and a non-fluctuation period (see FIG. 6(b)) does not start a new change effect for a specified time (for example 3 seconds), it is determined that the game stop period has started (see FIG. 6(c)). In other words, it is determined that the transition condition is established when the so-called non-fluctuation state (the so-called "holding expired" state) continues for a specified time (specified time ≠ 0). If the non-fluctuation state continues for a certain amount of time, there is a high probability that the player has temporarily stopped playing (because the player is in a "continuous state" that is advantageous to the player, the player may stop playing completely). It is difficult to assume that this is the case, and it is usually a "temporary" stop), so we stop counting time. Note that the length of the specified time can be set as appropriate. The transition to the non-fluctuating period is when the "holding expires", and since the "holding expires" can occur even if the player continues to play, it is stipulated after the "holding expires" Does it mean that the game will not move to the game suspension period until the time elapses, and is the "hold out" caused by continuous play or the "hold out" caused by temporarily stopping the game? are made to be distinguished. In this embodiment, the time image 30 is not displayed during the game stop period (see FIG. 6(c)).

In the present embodiment, execution (start) of the during-variation effect is the cancellation condition of the game stop period. In other words, the transition to the game stop period means that it is in the non-fluctuation state, so the game stop period ends (special game period). Since it is in the special game state (right-handed state), normally, when the game ball enters the second starting area 904b, the counting of time is restarted (see FIG. 6(d)). .

As described above, in the present embodiment, the time image 30 represents the actual passage of time during the special game period (during the contiguous state), and the special game period includes the game stop period. Therefore, even if the game is temporarily stopped, the time represented by the time image 30 is close to the actual game time (even if the game is temporarily stopped, it is somewhat accurate). It is possible to grasp the "digestion rate" that is important).

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the items related to the time image 30 (game stoppage period) 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 has been explained that the time image 30 is not displayed during the game stop period, but the time image 30 is displayed during the game stop period (see FIG. 7B). Since the counting of time is stopped during the game stop period, the time image 30 displayed during the game stop period is naturally in a "stopped" state (counting). In this way, by displaying the time image 30 in the "stopped" state during the game stop period, it is easy to understand that the time measurement is stopped during the game stop period. It is possible to show the

The time image 30 does not always have to be displayed during the game stop period. That is, a configuration may be adopted in which the time image 30 is displayed (see FIG. 7B) and not displayed (see FIG. 7C) during the game stop period. For example, a non-fluctuation period that can be a game stop period is a predetermined standby image (a so-called demo movie that introduces the gaming machine 1, etc.). is displayed, the time image 30 is not displayed while the standby image is displayed, and the time image 30 is displayed while the standby image is not displayed. It is good also as a structure that it is. This type of standby image generally starts to be displayed when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since a certain fluctuation effect ended and the non-fluctuation period has continued, but in the game stop period. It is preferable to set the start (stop of counting the time) before the timing at which the display of the standby image is started. That is, after a specified period of time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after a certain fluctuation effect (see FIG. 7A) ends and the non-fluctuation period has elapsed, the time count is stopped, and the stopped time image 30 is displayed (see FIG. 7(b)), and after a predetermined time (for example, 12 seconds) has passed, the display of the standby image starts, and the time image 30 disappears (see FIG. 7(c) See). By doing so, the player can grasp the occurrence of the phenomenon that the time image 30 that has been counted up stops before the standby image is displayed and the time image 30 is hidden. .

○ Specific example 1-2
The transition condition to the game stop period can be set as follows, for example.

(b) Specific example 1-2-1
In the above embodiment, the transition condition to the game stop period is the passage of a specified time (specified time ≠ 0) during the non-fluctuation period after the end of a certain variable effect and the non-fluctuation period. Although it has been explained that it is set as a configuration requirement), it may be configured so that the transition condition is that a certain variable effect ends and the non-fluctuation period becomes a non-fluctuation period (configuration where the specified time = 0) (Fig. 8).

The special game state is a high base state in which the lottery is won and the second start area 904b is frequently opened. ), there is almost no “hold out” (interruption of fluctuation). In view of this, it can be determined that the game has been temporarily stopped by shifting to the non-fluctuation period. good too.

(b) Specific example 1-2-2
In order for the transition condition to be established (as a requirement constituting the transition condition), it is assumed that "the launching device 908 is not operated". When the player stops the game, it means that the shooting device 908 has not been operated, so that the shooting device 908 has not been operated (is in a non-operating state), which means that the game is stopped. Make the settings necessary for migration. As in the above embodiment, if one of the requirements is that "a specified amount of time has elapsed after transitioning to the non-fluctuating period", then "after transitioning to the non-fluctuating period, A predetermined time has elapsed and the firing device 908 is in a non-operating state" is a condition for transition to the game stop period (see FIG. 9).

As in the above specific example 1-2-1, if the transition to the non-fluctuation period itself is one of the requirements, "the transition to the non-fluctuation period and the launching device 908 being in a non-operating state ' is the transition condition to the game stop period (see FIG. 10; as in the example of FIG. 9, there is no requirement that a specified time has elapsed after transition to the non-fluctuation period). As a result, the transition to the non-fluctuation period does not result in transition to the game stop period. If the non-fluctuation period is entered while the launching device 908 is being operated, the non-operating state of the launching device 908 is used as a trigger to enter the game stop period.

Even though the player continuously shoots the game ball, the game ball does not enter the second start area 904b, and there is a possibility that the effect during fluctuation is not executed ("suspended out" state). There is also By doing as in this example (examples of FIGS. 9 and 10), when the player is shooting the game ball (when operating the shooting device 908), it is possible to prevent the transition to the game stop period. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the situation in which the counting of the time is stopped even though the game is being played.

Various methods of determining whether or not the launching device 908 is being operated are conceivable. For example, a firing handle of the firing device 908 (the structure of the firing device 908 and the firing handle itself is well known, so the description thereof is omitted) is provided with a touch sensor. It is conceivable to determine that it is in the operated state and that it is in the non-operated state if it is OFF. Alternatively, if the firing handle is not at the original position (rotated by a predetermined amount from the original position), it is in the operated state, and if it is at the original position, it is in the non-operated state. Conceivable.

(C) Specific example 1-2-3
In order for the transition condition to be established (as a requirement constituting the transition condition), the operation of the "operation means" is required. In other words, it is configured such that the transition to the game stop period is triggered by the prescribed operation of the operating means 70 during the non-fluctuation period (see FIG. 11). The operation means 70 may be provided at a position where the player can operate it. In the present embodiment, the target operation means 70 is a push button for presentation. In addition, although the prescribed operation may be of any kind, it is preferable that it is not a simple single-shot operation in order to prevent erroneous operation. A configuration may be adopted in which operating two or more operation means in a predetermined manner (combination operation of two or more operation means, for example, simultaneous operation of two operation means) is defined as the “prescribed operation of the operation means”. In the display area 911, an image (stop explanation image 38) is displayed so that the counting of the time image 30 is stopped by the prescribed operation of the operation means 70 and the player can understand the specific mode of the prescribed operation. (See FIG. 11(b)). By doing as in this example, the counting of time can be stopped according to the intention of the player.

○ Specific example 1-3
For example, the conditions for canceling the game suspension period can be set as follows.

(b) Specific example 1-3-1
It is assumed that the releasing condition is that the launching device 908 is in the operated state (the operated state and the non-operated state have already been described). When the shooting device 908 is in the operating state, it means that the game is restarted, so that the counting of time is restarted (see FIG. 12). In the case of this example, a new starting prize (entering the game ball into the second starting area 904b) will occur after the launch device 908 is in the operating state, so during a new fluctuation The counting of time will be restarted before the production starts.

(b) Specific example 1-3-2
It is assumed that the release condition is that the game ball has entered a predetermined area. It should be noted that, in the above-described embodiment, the entry of the game ball into the start region 904 (second start region 904b) (that a new effect during fluctuation is started) is a release condition, so it is referred to here. The "predetermined region" excludes the starting region 904; For example, the exit of the guide rail 903 (strictly speaking, the game ball launching passage formed by the guide rail 903) is set as a "predetermined area" (a sensor is provided at the exit), and the game ball passes through the exit. is detected, the counting of time is restarted (see FIG. 13). That is, when the first game ball enters the game area 902, it is determined that the game is restarted, and the counting of time is restarted.

(C) Specific example 1-3-3
A setting in which a specified operation of the operation means 70 operable by the player (which may be the same as or different from the specified operation required for establishing the transition condition described above) is the release condition. (See FIG. 14). The prescribed operation may be of any kind, but preferably not a simple one-shot operation in order to prevent erroneous operation. A configuration may be adopted in which operating two or more operation means in a predetermined manner (combination operation of two or more operation means, for example, simultaneous operation of two operation means) is defined as the “prescribed operation of the operation means”. By doing so, the counting of time can be restarted according to the intention of the player. In the display area 911, an image (resume explanation image 39) is displayed so that the player can understand that the counting of the time image 30 is restarted by the prescribed operation of the operation means 70 and the specific mode of the prescribed operation. (See FIG. 14(a)). By using it together with the configuration of the above specific example 1-2-3, the player can arbitrarily decide whether to start or stop counting the time image 30 .

In addition, in the case of this example, there is a possibility that the player does not operate the operating means 70 to restart the counting of the time. In this case, the counting of time should be resumed when another requirement is satisfied. For example, as described in the above embodiment, the time count may be resumed when the effect during variation is started. In other words, the counting of the time may be restarted when the earlier of the "prescribed operation of the operation means" and the "start of the effect during variation" occurs.

○ Specific example 1-4
As in the above embodiment, the setting to stop counting time during the game stop period (count stop setting) and the counting to continue from the establishment of the start condition to the establishment of the end condition (target period = special game period ) The setting (count continuation setting) can be switched. That is, the count is stopped during the period determined as the game stop period, or regardless of the determination of the game stop period (without determining whether it is the game stop period or not) After the count is started once It is assumed that it is possible to select whether or not the count is stopped until the end condition is satisfied.

It is preferable that the player can arbitrarily select either "count stop setting" or "count continuation setting". For example, whether to set "count stop setting" or "count continuation setting" after the start condition is established (the transition to the special game state is decided) and before the time count is started. (see FIG. 15). As in the above embodiment, if it is configured to start counting time from the start of the so-called special game state after the first hit, the effect to be selected should occur during the first hit jackpot game. Just do it. Depending on the player, there is a possibility that they would like to grasp the elapsed time including the period during which they are resting, etc. Therefore, it is possible to select "count continuation setting" in which the elapsed time is measured including such a period. do.

After the time measurement is started (after the start condition is satisfied), it may be possible to switch from one of the “count stop setting” and the “count continuation setting” to the other.

○ Specific example 1-5
The setting is such that the player can arbitrarily reset the time image 30 (to "0"). Since some players may desire time measurement from an arbitrary time point, it is made possible. By doing so, for example, when a player who has been resting resumes playing the game, it is possible to display the elapsed time from the point of resumption. Since any specific aspect of the reset operation may be used, the description is omitted. An image explaining the reset operation of the time image 30 may be displayed when the game is stopped.

5) Image Deletion Effect As described above, in this embodiment, the first special game state and the second special game state are set as the special game state. Of these, when the transition to the second special game state, 204 times (200 times until the end of the second special game state + 4 times for the remaining pending chance) about 1/17 before it is continuously lost .9 becomes a consecutive residence when it wins the lottery with a high probability. If the special game state is the combination of the second special game state (200 times) and the remaining reserved chance (4 times), the special game state has a so-called (continuous) continuation rate of about 99.999%. , it can be said that it is substantially a game state in which a series of villas is confirmed. In other words, the number of winning lotteries X (X=204 times in this embodiment) that can be received by the end of the series is extremely high if the winning probability (approximately 1/17.9 in this embodiment) is used as a standard, It can be said that the probability of occurrence of an event of X consecutive failures (completion of the series) is extremely low. In this way, the continuation rate is 99% or more, and it is extremely rare that the continuous game will end when it is shifted (the probability that the continuous game will end is less than 1%), that is, the next game state. It is assumed that the game state in which a win is promised is the special game state.

On the other hand, in the case of shifting to the first special game state, it takes about 1/17. If the player wins the 9 high-probability lottery, it becomes a consecutive residence. The so-called (renso) continuation rate is about 92%, and it cannot be said that the next hit is promised, so the state combining the first special game state (40 times) and the remaining pending chance (4 times) is It is assumed that it is in a non-special game state (does not correspond to a special game state). In such a non-special game state, the special image 40 (an image suggesting that the next win is promised), whose details will be described later, is not displayed (see FIG. 16(c)).

When the transition to the special game state (second special game state) is made, the next win is substantially promised. to be displayed. Note that the special image 40 may be displayed on a display device other than the main display device 91 . The special image 40 in this embodiment is a decorative character representing "V". Since "V" is used to represent winning, the display of "V" substantially suggests to the player that the next win is promised. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special game state is named "○○ RUSH". ” in addition to the special image 40 “V” is displayed (“○○ RUSH” is accompanied by “V”) (see FIG. 16(a)), the second special game state (special game state) is started. After that, the "V" continues to be displayed even during the variation of the special game state which is the second special game state (including the remaining pending chance portion) (see FIG. 16(b)).

Various modes of the special image 40 are conceivable as long as the player feels that the next win is promised in this way. For example, it is conceivable to display, as the special image 40, an image including "BONUS", which is generally used as the name of the win (privilege). In addition, since it is common to display a rainbow (rainbow-colored) image as a win confirmation effect, it is conceivable to display an image including a rainbow image as the special image 40 . Furthermore, the special game state is given the opportunity to receive a high probability lottery up to X = 204 times. The number of times the high-probability lottery can be received is infinite (∞) because it is rare and the game state is such that the player can substantially receive the high-probability lottery until the next win. An image showing that is displayed as the special image 40 .

It should be noted that, at least when in the second special game state, the number of remaining high-probability lotteries (remaining number of times), which decreases each time the winning lottery result is lost, is not displayed (see FIG. 16(b)). Since it is almost certain that winning will occur before losing 204 times in a row, it is not necessary to display the remaining number of times. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the first special game state, the remaining number of times that decreases each time the result of the lottery is lost is displayed (see FIG. 16(c). In addition, in drawings other than the drawing, the remaining number Illustration of the number of times is omitted). The remaining number of times may indicate the number of times including the remaining pending chances (4 times) (decrease each time it deviates from "44"), or indicate the number of times excluding the remaining pending chances ( may be decreased each time it deviates from "40").

In this way, in the special game state, the special image 40 is displayed to indicate that the next win is substantially promised, but the failure occurs X times (204 times) in a row (so-called “Going through”) is not impossible. In this embodiment, the special image 40 is erased from the display area 911 of the display device 91 when it is determined that the winning lottery results are lost for X times in a row even though the state is shifted to the special game state. A performance occurs.

In the present embodiment, the image erasing effect is generated during the X-th fluctuation effect being executed after shifting to the special game state (that is, after shifting to the second special game state). In other words, it occurs in the 204th fluctuation effect (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as final fluctuation) after the special game state is started. It can be said that the final variation is the fourth variation of the remaining pending chance. At least at the time when the final change starts, the lottery result corresponding to the final change (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the final lottery result) is internally grasped, so the final lottery result In the case of losing (that is, in the case of the end of the series), an image erasing effect for erasing the special image 40 is generated in the final variation. In this embodiment, the image erasing effect is completed (erasure of the special image 40 from the display area 911 is completed) before the final variation is completed.

The image erasing effect is a effect that makes it appear as if the special image 40 displayed in the display area 911 has moved outside the display area 911 . In this embodiment, the special image 40 before the occurrence of the image erasing effect (the aspect of the special image 40 in the normal state; specifically, the aspect of the special image 40 in variations other than the final variation in the special game state) is displayed in the display area 911. It is displayed small near the outer edge (see FIG. 17(a)). In the image erasing effect, the special image 40 is temporarily enlarged and displayed in the center of the display area 911 (see FIG. 17(b)). After that, the special image 40 is made smaller and moved out of the display area 911 (see FIGS. 17(c) and 17(d)). In this way, by temporarily displaying the special image 40 in a large size and then moving it out of the display area 911, there is a risk that the player will not notice that the special image 40 has been erased. reduced.

In this way, the special image 40 substantially suggests that the next win is promised, but the image erasing effect is provided to emphatically indicate to the player that the next win has not been realized. generate. If the special game state (final change) ends without any context (without generating an image erasing effect as in the present embodiment), the player thinks that the gaming machine 1 has broken down. Since there is a risk that the image will be erased, an extremely rare event, ``losing the high-probability lottery for X times in a row'' occurred (so-called ``through'' occurred). is clearly shown so that the player does not have suspicion of failure or the like.

Specific examples in which the items related to the image erasing 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
In the above embodiment, the state that combines the second special game state and the remaining pending chance can receive the second success or failure lottery that is a high probability lottery (the number of high probability lotteries can be received up to 204 times). Although the special game state is more advantageous than the normal game state, the control may be such that the second special game state is the special game state. Even if there is no remaining pending chance, the probability of winning the high-probability lottery in the second special game state (200 times) is 99% or more, so the second special game state alone substantially promises the next win. This is because it can be said that

In the case of such a configuration, the 200th change from the start of the second special game state, which is a special game state, is the final change (the number of times of lottery at which the special game state ends is set to X = 200), and the final success or failure When it is determined that the lottery result is a loser, an image erasing effect is generated in the final variation (see FIGS. 18(a) to 18(c)).

In the case of the configuration as in this example and the setting in which the remaining pending chance is provided in the above-described embodiment, the remaining pending chance is executed after the image erasing effect occurs (see FIG. 18 ( d) see). In other words, even if an image erasing effect occurs, if a high probability lottery (approximately 1/17.9 in the above embodiment) is won in the remaining reserve lottery (four times in the above embodiment), then the player becomes a "Renso". Playability is realized. In other words, the occurrence of the image erasing effect in the final variation of the second special game state indicates that the next hit that was substantially promised has disappeared (the "promise" has disappeared), but the remaining reservation A game property that a minute chance remains is realized.

A configuration such as this example may be adopted, and a setting may be made in which the remaining holding chance in the above embodiment is not provided. In short, the lottery for the remaining reserved portion is the same as the normal game state (low-probability lottery), and if the setting is such that the winning of the jackpot is not expected so much, the settings shown in FIGS. After the image erasing effect is generated in the final variation, the game moves to a state in which the player aims to win a big win in a low-probability lottery (not shown). A general ST machine may have such a configuration.

○ Specific example 2-2
In the above embodiment, it was explained that the image erasing effect is generated at the final change of the special game state. If it is determined that the image will be changed), the image erasing effect may be generated before the final variation is started. Specifically, as in the above embodiment, if a storage means capable of storing a predetermined number of pending information is provided, the lottery result corresponding to the pending information is "pre-read". As a result, the completion of the special game state can be grasped before the final variation, so that the image erasing effect can be generated before the final variation. As in the above embodiment, if a maximum of four pieces of second hold information (holds corresponding to high-probability lottery) can be stored, an image erasing effect can be generated during four fluctuations before the final fluctuation. is also possible.

○ Specific example 2-3
It is assumed that an image erasing effect and shaming, and an effect that is not an image erasing effect (hereinafter referred to as a pseudo image erasing effect) can occur. As described above, the image erasing effect is generated when it is decided that the special game state will end (it is decided that X consecutive losses will occur after the start of the special game state). The pseudo image erasing effect (see FIG. 19) is an effect that makes it appear that the special game state is over, and reverses it. For example, as explained in the above embodiment, it is assumed that the image erasing effect occurs at the final change of the special game state. In this case, if the final winning lottery result corresponding to the final variation is a win, the pseudo image erasing effect is generated. That is, it is assumed that a pseudo image erasing effect is generated as an effect indicating that the final lottery result is a win.

Since the pseudo image erasing effect looks like an image erasing effect, the special image 40 is used. It is preferable that the pseudo image erasing effect has the same aspect as the image erasing effect until the middle of the effect. For example, as described above, the image erasing effect is an effect in which the special image 40 becomes smaller and moves out of the display area 911 to appear as if it has been erased. Although it moves to the vicinity (see FIGS. 19A and 19B), it may bounce off the outer edge of the display area 911 and remain in the display area 911 as it is (see FIG. 19C). be done. That is, the effect mode until the special image 40 moves to the vicinity of the outer edge of the display area 911 (the effect mode in FIGS. 19A and 19B) is the same for the image erasing effect and the pseudo image erasing effect. By doing so, even when the pseudo image erasing effect occurs, the player can see that the special image 40 is erased halfway (the image erasing effect appears to occur). Become.

By doing as in this example, it appears that the special image 40 is erased and the special game state ends, and then it is overturned and a winning is announced, realizing an unexpected game property. be done.

○ Specific example 2-4
Although it has been described that the image erasing effect in the above embodiment is a effect in which the special image 40 appears to move out of the display area 911, this is merely an example. Anything that ultimately results in the special image 40 being erased is acceptable. However, if the special image 40 is suddenly erased without any context (the special image 40 in the normal state is suddenly erased), the player may not notice it. It is preferable to cause some action (emphasis effect) to occur. As an example of the action, as described in the above embodiment, the mode of the special image 40 is changed to the mode in the normal state (the mode in which the image erasing effect is not generated (the mode in FIG. 16(b)), That is, it is conceivable to make the special image 40 different from the aspect of the special image 40 during variation other than the final variation (for example, to make the special image 40 larger than in the normal state).

As another example of the action, an image (effect image 45) that acts on the special image 40 may be displayed. For example, an image that "cuts" the special image 40 is displayed as the effect image 45 (see FIG. 20(b)), and as a result, the special image 40 is erased (see FIG. 20(c)). . By separately displaying such an effect image 45, it is possible to reduce the risk that the player will not notice that the special image 40 has been erased.

6) Benefit image (privilege history)
In this embodiment, the jackpot (privilege ) is displayed (see FIG. 21). omitted). That is, the privilege history including the privilege image 60 for showing the history of the big wins obtained through the high-probability lottery is displayed. The privilege images 60 are displayed side by side in the order in which the corresponding big wins were won ("displayed in a folded back" is also included in the "displayed side by side"). The privilege history is reset at the end of the continuous residence (the end of the remaining pending chance). Since the privilege images 60 corresponding to the number of the jackpots won are displayed after the first win, the number of consecutive villas can be grasped by counting the number of the privilege images 60.例文帳に追加Note that the “first hit” portion may be displayed as the privilege image 60 or may not be displayed as the privilege image 60 . FIG. 21 shows an example of displaying the privilege image 60 for the "first hit" (the leftmost privilege image 60 "small" is the privilege image 60 for the first hit). In addition, the privilege history may be displayed even in a state other than during the jackpot game (for example, during an effect during variation in the special game state).

The privilege image 60 includes elements for determining the type of jackpot (privilege). In this embodiment, three types of jackpots can be won: a 3-round jackpot, a 5-round jackpot, and a 10-round jackpot. For the 10-round jackpot, the character "large" is associated with each jackpot as a unique element (the relative number of rounds is represented by the characters "small", "medium", and "large"). (See Figure 21). Therefore, by looking at the privilege image 60, the player can grasp how many rounds the past big wins were. It should be noted that, instead of that, it may be configured to include an element that distinguishes the type of other jackpots. For example, in the case of a configuration in which a "normal jackpot" in which the game state after the jackpot game ends is a normal game state and a "special jackpot" in which a more advantageous special game state is set as the jackpot, The privilege image 60 may include an element that allows the player to distinguish between the normal jackpot and the special jackpot (in this embodiment, the "normal jackpot" is not set, so the privilege image 60 does not include this element). . In addition, a configuration may be adopted in which an element that does not affect the actual profit (expected value of paid balls) enjoyed by the player is set as an element that distinguishes the types of jackpots. For example, even if the substantial profit enjoyed by the player is the same, the type of performance (ready performance) informing the winning, the type of decorative pattern 80 informing the winning, the type of character associated with the winning, etc. The types of jackpots may differ depending on the number of jackpots, and the form of the privilege image 60 associated with each jackpot may be different.

In the present embodiment, the privilege image 60 is displayed together with the lottery count value 61 (see FIG. 21). In this embodiment, the privilege image 60 includes the lottery number value 61 . Note that "the privilege image 60 is associated with the lottery number value 61" does not only mean that the privilege image 60 includes the lottery number value 61 as in the present embodiment, but also the lottery number value A mode in which 61 is displayed is also included. In other words, it is only necessary for the player to grasp the correspondence relationship between the privilege image 60 (privilege represented by the privilege image 60) and the lottery count value 61. FIG. When two or more privilege images 60 are displayed, a given lottery count value 61 is displayed at a location closest to the corresponding privilege image 60 among the two or more privilege images 60 .

The lottery count value 61 is the number of win/fail lotteries executed from the start of the special game state until the result of the win/fail lottery becomes a win (the privilege represented by the corresponding privilege image 60 is granted) (that is, the number of fluctuations). be. For example, if the result of the lottery wins at the 20th variation (20th rotation) after the start of the special game state, the privilege image 60 representing the big win obtained by that wins the number of times of lottery of "20". 61 shall be attached. The number-of-lotteries value 61 represents "the number of win-or-fail lotteries", so it is a natural number of 1 or more. In addition, since the privilege image 60 is displayed when a series of games is played, the maximum value of the lottery number value 61 is the maximum number of lotteries that can be received by shifting to the special game state (high probability lottery). number of lotteries). That is, the maximum value is "44" in the first special game state (including the remaining pending chance), and the maximum value is "204" in the second special game state (including the remaining pending chance).

Even when the privilege image 60 corresponding to the "first win" is displayed, the privilege image 60 should preferably not include the lottery count value 61 (see FIG. 21). This is because the lottery for the first win is a low-probability lottery (approximately 1/319) and not a high-probability lottery (because the lottery probability differs from the big wins corresponding to the other privilege images 60). In other words, the displayed lottery count values 61 are all the winning lotteries with the same winning probability (high-probability lottery: about 1/17.9) and can be compared with each other. The lottery for the first win is a low-probability lottery (about 1/319), and it is meaningless to compare it with the number of lotteries for the high-probability lottery. Therefore, it is preferable not to display the number of lotteries in the privilege image 60 corresponding to the "first win". However, this does not mean that the number of lotteries may be displayed on the privilege image 60 corresponding to the "first win".

Further, in this embodiment, the lottery count value 61 is displayed in either the first special game state or the second special game state. However, in the second special game state, the next win is substantially promised, and the player may not be so concerned about the so-called "through", so the second special game state The privilege image 60 corresponding to the big win won by the lottery may not include the lottery number value 61. - 特許庁That is, the lottery count value 61 may be displayed along with the privilege image 60 corresponding to the jackpot won in the first special game state (including the remaining pending chance).

By displaying such a lottery number value 61 accompanying the privilege image 60, it is possible to grasp how many times each jackpot is won by lottery. For example, based on the winning probability (approximately 1/17.9) in the high-probability lottery, consider whether the winning probability is higher than the winning probability (whether the so-called “pull” is strong) while playing the game. can enjoy.

Specific examples in which items relating to the privilege image 60 (privilege history) 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
A privilege image 60 representing a jackpot given by winning a winning lottery result in a special game state (including a remaining pending chance), that is, a privilege image 60 accompanied by a lottery number value 61 (not including the lottery number value 61) In a state in which N (N is assumed to be 2 or more) privilege images 60 (excluding the "first hit" privilege image 60) are displayed, the total sum S of the number of lottery numbers 61 attached to each privilege image 60 is displayed. (The total display 61T is displayed) (see FIG. 22(a)). By doing so, in order to acquire N jackpots (privileges), the total number of high-probability lotteries (about 1/17.9) received in the special game state (including the remaining pending chance) can be easily reduced. can be grasped.

○ Concrete example 3-2 (an example that further concretizes concrete example 3-1)
There are N (N is 2 or more) privilege images 60 representing the jackpots awarded when the result of the lottery wins in the special game state (including the remaining pending chance), that is, the privilege images 60 accompanied by the lottery count value 61. ), the display of N/S (hereinafter also referred to as probability display 65) shall be made. The probability display 65 is the actual winning probability up to the acquisition of N jackpots (privileges). For example, when there are two privilege images 60 accompanied by the lottery count value 61 (N=2), the lottery count values 61 of the two privilege images 60 are “25” and “32”. , then "2/57" is displayed as the probability display 65 (see FIG. 22(b-1)). With such a probability display 65, it is possible to easily grasp whether or not the winning is higher than the probability compared with the winning probability (high-probability lottery; winning probability of about 1/17.9) on the specifications. can be done.

It should be noted that the probability display 65 may be written in such a way that it can be easily compared with the winning probability according to specifications. For example, in the above example, it may be written such that the numerator is 1, such as "1/28.5" (see FIG. 22(b-2)). As a result, by comparing the winning probability on the specifications with the size of the denominator, it is possible to more easily grasp whether the winning probability exceeds the probability. In this way, "N/S" in the probability display 65 does not have to display the values of N and S as they are, but may display reduced values (fractions).

○ Specific example 3-3
The number of lotteries represented by the lottery number value 61 is assumed to be the number of lotteries with a winning probability of 1/P (so-called probability denominator=P). On this premise, there is a difference in the form that allows distinguishing between the privilege image 60 (condition-satisfied image 60a) that satisfies the condition of lottery number<P and the privilege image 60 (condition-non-satisfied image 60b) that does not satisfy the condition (condition-satisfied image 60b). It is assumed that it is set (see FIG. 23(a)). In line with the above embodiment, the privilege image 60 that satisfies the condition that the lottery count value<17.9 (that is, the privilege image 60 whose lottery count value is 17 or less) is the condition-satisfying image 60a and does not satisfy the condition. The privilege image 60 (that is, the privilege image 60 whose lottery count value exceeds 18) is the condition non-satisfaction image 60b.

The condition-satisfied image 60a and the condition-unsatisfied image 60b can be distinguished from each other by an emphasis element (an element visually recognizable by the player) displayed in the display area 911. FIG. Various emphasis elements are conceivable. For example, the condition-satisfied image 60a may be displayed brighter than the condition-unsatisfied image 60b (brightness of the condition-satisfied image 60a may be made higher than that of the condition-unsatisfied image 60b) so that they can be clearly distinguished (Fig. 23(a)). Although not shown, as another example, it is conceivable to display the condition-satisfied image 60a larger than the condition-unsatisfied image 60b so that they can be clearly distinguished from each other.

The jackpot (privilege) corresponding to the condition-satisfied image 60a indicates that the lottery has been won in a lottery number smaller than the winning probability in the specification, and the jackpot (privilege) corresponding to the condition-unsatisfied image 60b indicates the winning probability in the specification. It also shows the ones that won the lottery in a small number of times. In this example, since the condition-satisfied image 60a that has won the lottery number of times less than the winning probability in the specification is emphasized, it is determined whether the lottery is more than the probability (whether the lottery number of times is less than the probability denominator). can be easily grasped.

○ Concrete example 3-4 (an example that further concretizes concrete example 3-3)
It is assumed that continuous display is performed to indicate that two or more privilege images 60 satisfying the condition of lottery number<P, that is, two or more condition-satisfying images 60a are consecutive. In other words, when the number of lotteries that are less than the probability of winning according to the specification is consecutively won (successively), it is emphasized by continuous display. Any specific mode of continuous display may be used. For example, it is conceivable that an image (continuously highlighted display 67) surrounding the consecutive condition-satisfied images 60a is displayed (see FIG. 23(b)). By using this example, it becomes easy to understand that the number of times of lottery that is less than the probability of winning according to the specification is consecutively won. It should be noted that in the case of the present example, a configuration without the above-described emphasis element may be used.

○ Concrete example 3-5 (an example that further concretizes concrete example 3-3)
A privilege image 60 that satisfies the condition of lottery number<P and corresponds to a specific type of jackpot is set as a condition-satisfied image 60a, and other specific images are set as condition-unsatisfied images 60b. For example, it is assumed that the privilege image 60 that satisfies the condition of lottery number value<P and corresponds to the 10-round jackpot (jackpot with the largest number of rounds) is the condition-fulfilling image 60a (see FIG. 23(c)). . By doing so, a specific image that has been won by lottery times less than the probability of winning according to specifications and the expected value of profit obtained from the jackpot exceeds a predetermined standard is emphasized so as to be clearly distinguishable from others. It is configured as follows.

○ Specific example 3-6
It has been explained that the lottery count value 61 represented by the above embodiment indicates the number of lotteries with the same winning probability (approximately 1/17.9). can be done as follows: In addition, such a configuration is applied to a variable loop machine, etc., in which a high base state with a low winning probability (so-called short-time state) and a high base state with a high winning probability (so-called variable state) are set. can be done. In other words, winning a big win in a high base state with a low probability of winning can also be applied to games treated as "Renso".

A lottery frequency value 61 (hereinafter referred to as a low-probability frequency value 61a) of a privilege image 60 corresponding to the jackpot won when the winning probability is low, and the jackpot won when the winning probability is high. The lottery count value 61 of the corresponding privilege image 60 (hereinafter referred to as the high-probability count value 61b) is different in form. For example, it is assumed that the low-probability frequency value 61a is represented by "blue" characters, and the high-probability frequency value 61b is represented by "red" characters (see FIG. 24). If the winning probability is different, the expected value of the lottery number value 61 is naturally different.

Although not shown, in the case of this example, the lottery number value 61 may also be displayed for the privilege image 60 corresponding to the "first win". Since "first win" is normally won with a low winning probability, the privilege image 60 corresponding to the first win is accompanied by the low-probability count value 61a.

7) Repeat sound production As described above, after winning the first prize, obtaining a jackpot before the end condition is satisfied (the condition for ending the consecutive game is satisfied) is "Consecutive game". The number of jackpots won (the number of wins) until the end condition is met is defined as the "number of consecutive games". Note that the number of consecutive homes may or may not include the "first win". If the "first hit" is included, then the "first hit" is the first hit, and the second big win (next hit) after the first hit is the second hit. If the "first win" is not included, then the next big win (next win) after the first win is the first time. Incidentally, in this embodiment, the number of consecutive games includes "first win". The number of consecutive residences is reset when the termination condition is satisfied.

After the winning of the first win, the repeated sound production is executed each time the acquisition of the big win (privilege) is determined. The number sound effect is executed together with the display of the number image 68 (see FIG. 25(a)). The number of times image 68 is displayed in the display area 911 at the beginning of the jackpot game (before the start of one round game or during one round game). The number-of-times image 68 includes a "number" indicating the number of consecutive homes. In this embodiment, the number image 68 of "big win T-th time" is displayed as the number image 68 ("T" is a number indicating the number of consecutive homes). The aspect of the number of times image 68 is merely an example, and any number that indicates the number of times of consecutive residences may be included. For example, in the present embodiment, since the special game state is called "○○ RUSH", an image such as "RUSH Tth time" may be displayed as the number image 68. FIG. It should be noted that the phrase "executed along with the display of the number image 68" means that the period in which the number image 68 is displayed and the period in which the number sound is output overlap at least a part. be good.

The number sound effect is an effect of outputting the number (T) included in the number image 68, that is, the sound of the number of times in which the same number of unit sounds as the number of consecutive games is output from the speaker 75 (sound output means) (see FIG. 25(b)). . A unit tone is of a predetermined form (a melody (a single tone is also included in the concept of "melody")). A series of unit tones corresponding to the number of consecutive unit tones (when a plurality of unit tones are consecutive, there is no blank period between the unit tones) is regarded as a number of tones. Since the length of the output time of a unit sound (hereafter simply referred to as "length (long)" refers to the length of the output time) is constant, the more the number of consecutive games, the longer the sound of the number. Become. If the length of a unit tone is L, the total length of the repeated tone is L×T. If the unit sound is long, the length of the entire number of sounds becomes too long, so it is preferable that the unit sound has a length of less than 1 second.

As the number of times of consecutive houses increases, the sound of times of times becomes longer. ) is defined. In this embodiment, the upper limit is set to the specified number of times=10 (T=10). In other words, the repeated sound effects are generated until 10 consecutive houses are reached. Therefore, the longest number of tones is one in which ten unit tones are continuously output (length of L×10).

It may be set such that the repetition sound effect is not executed when the number of consecutive dwellings (T)=1 (the repetition sound effect is generated when T is equal to or greater than 2 and equal to or less than the upper limit value), or the number of consecutive dwellings (T)=1. It may be set such that the repetition sound effect is executed even when T is equal to or greater than 1 and the repetition sound effect is generated when T is equal to or greater than 1 and equal to or less than the upper limit value. "Renso" means that the big hits are consecutive, and if the number of consecutive games = 1 does not occur, the former setting may be used. On the other hand, if there is no effect in which the unit sound is output only once (unit sound = number sound), it is not possible to clearly grasp what the unit sound is. If the emphasis is on making the player grasp the unit sound by outputting the unit sound only once, the latter setting may be used.

By executing such a number sound effect, an interesting game property is realized in which the increase in the number of consecutive games can be felt by the increase in the unit sound.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters relating to the above-mentioned repetition sound effect 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 4-1
As described above, where the upper limit (specified number of times) at which the repeated sound effects are generated is determined, the specified number of times is determined based on the average number of continuous games (U) when transitioning to the special game state after the first hit. and That is, the average number of consecutive games is the continuation rate of the special game state (in the above embodiment, the first special game state has a continuation rate of about 92%, the second special game state has a continuation rate of about 99.999%, and the second right or wrong Since the lottery jackpot distribution can be calculated based on FIG. Then, at least until the actual number of times of consecutive residences (T) reaches the average number of times of consecutive residences (U) (while T<U), the repetition sound effect is executed. In other words, the specified number of times is set to a value equal to or greater than the average number of times of consecutive residences. For example, if the average number of consecutive residences is 15.6, the specified number of times is set to any natural number of 16 or more. The production will be executed.

Unlike this, the number of times sound production is executed until the jackpot hits before the average number of times of consecutive houses is equal to or more than the average number of times of consecutive times (in the example where the average number of times of consecutive times is 15.6 times, the specified number of times = 15). , until the actual number of consecutive games (T) reaches 15, the repetition sound effect may be executed).

The average number of consecutive games is published in magazines, the Internet, etc. as a specification of the gaming machine 1, and is one of the targets (references) for players. Therefore, the unit sound is increased as the average number of consecutive games is approached to excite the player's feelings.

○ Specific example 4-2
When the number of consecutive games exceeds the prescribed number, a special sound effect is executed in which a special sound is output instead of the sound of the number of times. For example, if the specified number of times is set to 10 as in the above embodiment, the number of times image 68 is displayed and the number of times sound is output (the number of times sound effect is executed) ( (See FIG. 26(a)), but after the 11th consecutive house, the number image 68 is displayed and a special sound is output (a special sound effect is executed) (see FIG. 26(b)). It is preferable that the special sound has a form completely different from the polyphonic sound (a form that does not include the melody of the unit sound). In this way, when the number of consecutive games exceeds a predetermined specified number of times, it is emphasized (blessed) by a special sound.

As explained in the above specific example 4-1, if the prescribed number of times is determined based on the average number of consecutive homes (U), the number sound is output until the average number of consecutive homes is reached, and the average number of consecutive homes is reached. By making a setting such that a special sound is output when the number of times is reached, a game feature is realized in which the special sound emphasizes that the number of consecutive games is equal to or greater than the average number of consecutive games.

It is only an example that the special sound is completely different from the polyphonic sound (a form that does not include the melody of the unit sound). In order to reduce the burden of preparing a special sound with a completely different melody, the configuration may be such that the number of times the number of consecutive games reaches a specified number of times is used as the special sound. If the specified number of times is set to 10 as in the above embodiment, when the number of times of consecutive dwellings reaches 10, the unit sounds are output in succession of 10 unit sounds. From the 11th time onwards, the sound of the number of times (10 consecutive unit sounds; see FIG. 10(c)) is output as a special sound (that is, from the 10th time onwards, the same sound is output). With such a configuration, a number of sounds including unit sounds exceeding a prescribed number of times (11 or more unit sounds are included in the above example) will not be output.

Note that the special sound may be output only when the specified number of times is reached. For example, if the specified number of times is set to 10, a special sound may be output when the number of times of consecutive residence reaches 10, and a frequency sound may be output after the 11th time of consecutive residence. The smallest natural number exceeding the average number of consecutive homes is defined as the specified number (for example, as in the example described in Specific Example 4-1 above, when the average number of consecutive homes is 15.6, the specified number = 16 times), the special sound is output only when the jackpot is obtained when the average number of consecutive games is exceeded, and after that, the number sound is output again.

○ Specific example 4-3
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the unit tones that make up the multiple tones have a predetermined mode (they are all in the same mode). The unit sound of the part may be different from the other unit sounds.

Moreover, it is preferable that unit sounds having different modes include elements (melodies) that are at least partially common to each other. For example, the first type unit sound includes "melody A" (see FIG. 27(a-1)), and the second type unit sound includes "melody A" and "melody B" (melody A and B are are continuous and melody A≠melody B) (see FIG. 27(a-2)). The second-type unit sound is longer than the first-type unit sound by the amount of "melody B". The first-class unit sound and the second-class unit sound include a common element of "melody A". When a number sound containing two or more types of unit sounds that do not contain any common element (melody) is output, the player perceives the number sound as ``the number of unit sounds is continuous for the number of consecutive games''. Since there is a possibility that various unit sounds may not be played, it shall include elements in which various unit sounds are common, and at least for the common elements, it will be configured to output "the number of times of continuous play" (in the above example, at least "melody A ” will be output for the number of consecutive residences).

○ Concrete example 4-4 (an example that further concretizes concrete example 4-3)
Of the multiple unit sounds that make up one numbered sound, the first unit sound (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the first unit sound) and the last unit sound (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the final unit sound) at least one of is different from the other unit sounds. As explained in Specific Example 4-3 above, if the first and second unit sounds are set, then "at least one of the first unit sound and the last unit sound is the first 27 (b-1)), or "the first unit sound and the last unit sound At least one of them is the second type unit sound, and the others are the first type unit sounds. The first example is an example in which the first unit sound is different from the other unit sounds). Since it can be said that the beginning and end of the polyphonic sound are the most conspicuous parts, the configuration of the initial unit sound and the final unit sound is made different from the other unit sounds.

In the case of this example, "at least one of the first unit sound and the last unit sound is the first unit sound, and the rest is the second unit sound". Instead, let it be the number sound Q (see Fig. 27 (b-2)), ``at least one of the first unit sound and the last unit sound is the second type unit sound, and the others are the first type unit sound.'' is more preferred. As described above, the second-class unit sound is a "longer" unit sound than the first-class unit sound, and can be said to be more conspicuous. Therefore, it is preferable to output the "conspicuous" type 2 unit sound at the beginning or end of the repeated sound. In addition, if the type 2 unit sound, which is a "long" unit sound, is output at a position other than the beginning or end, the entire sound of the repetition becomes longer (for example, when T = 10, the sound of the number In terms of sounds, at least the 2nd to 9th type unit sounds, which are "long" unit sounds, are output, so the corresponding number of sounds becomes remarkably long). It can be said that it is preferable to limit the output to the beginning or the end.

○ Specific example 4-5
It has been explained that the repetition sound effect in the above embodiment is executed with the occurrence of a renso (winning a jackpot (privilege)) as a trigger. It may be executed with the occurrence of a (specific event) as a trigger. That is, the occurrence of the specific event is determined, and the number of times image 68 indicating the number of occurrences of the specific event before the predetermined termination condition is satisfied is displayed, and the number of times sound corresponding to the number included in the number of times image 68 is output. Anything is fine.

As specific events, for example, so-called "continuous production" can be mentioned (Since "continuous production" itself is well known, detailed explanation is omitted. "Pseudo-continuous production" (pseudo-continuous) ” etc.). Each time a continuous performance occurs, a frequency image 68 including a number indicating the number of occurrences (continuous number) is displayed, and together with the display of the frequency image 68, a frequency sound including the same number of unit sounds as the number of continuous performances is output. (See FIG. 28; this figure shows an example of a “pseudo-ream”).

○ Specific example 4-6
The number sound effect in the above embodiment is generated on the assumption that the number image 68 is displayed, but it may be generated without the number image 68 being displayed. However, if the number-of-times image 68 is not displayed (the "number" included in the number-of-times image 68 is not displayed), the player will be less likely to notice that the same number of unit sounds as the number of consecutive games is being output. It is preferable that the number sound effect is executed on the premise that the number image 68 is displayed as shown in FIG.

8) Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The matters described in the above 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 shifting to the special game state. A time image showing the actual time required for the special game period included in the target period, which is the period from the satisfaction of the start condition that must be satisfied until the end condition that is satisfied unless the special game state ends. and display means for displaying, and if a game stop period during which it is determined that the player has stopped playing during the target period, the game stop period is not included in the special game period. A game machine characterized by being played.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to bring the actual time required from the establishment of the start condition to the establishment of the end condition closer to the actual game time.

・ Means 1-2
At least a part of the non-variation period in which the effect during fluctuation is not executed, from when the decorative pattern informing the result of the lottery starts to change until it stops in the mode of informing the result of the lottery, is defined as the game stop period. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, characterized by:
Since there is a possibility that the player is not playing during the non-fluctuation period, the time measurement should be stopped during at least part of it.

・ Means 1-3
One of the requirements for shifting to the game stop period is that a specified period of time elapses without starting a new variable effect after the end of a certain variable effect and the non-fluctuation period. The gaming machine according to means 1-2, characterized by:
When the specified time has passed since the non-fluctuation period, it is highly probable that the player is not playing, and the time measurement may be stopped.

・ Means 1-4
A means characterized by comprising an operating means that can be operated by a player, and performing a specified operation of the operating means during the non-fluctuation period as one of the requirements for shifting to the game stop period. The game machine according to 1-2.
By doing so, it is possible for the player to intentionally stop measuring the time during the non-fluctuation period.

・ Means 1-5
A shooting device is provided that is operated when shooting game balls, and that the shooting device is not operated during the non-fluctuation period is one of the requirements for shifting to the game stop period. The game machine as described in Characteristic Means 1-2.
The fact that the player has stopped playing means that the shooting device has not been operated, so it may be set that the shooting device has not been operated as a requirement for shifting to the game suspension period.

・ Means 1-6
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-5, characterized in that the time image is displayed in a state where the change is stopped during the game stop period.
By doing so, the player can grasp that the counting of the time has stopped during the game stop period.

・ Means 2-1
A game machine in which a special game state is set as a game state more advantageous than a normal game state, the special game state being terminated when the result of the winning lottery is lost X times in succession, wherein the special game state is the X. A special image is displayed that suggests that the next win is practically promised based on the fact that the lottery result is almost always a win before the lottery result is lost. The special image is displayed on the device, and is erased from the display device when it is determined that the winning lottery results are lost for the X times in a row even though the special game state has been entered. This game machine is characterized by generating an image erasing effect.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player may mistakenly think that the win has not been obtained in the special game state due to the failure of the gaming machine or the like.

・ Means 2-2
An effect during variation is executed from when the decorative pattern informing the result of the winning or losing lottery starts to change until it stops in the mode of notifying the result of the winning or losing lottery, and the image erasing effect shifts to the special game state. The gaming machine according to means 2-1, wherein the game machine according to means 2-1 is characterized in that it occurs during execution of the X-th time effect during variation.
By doing so, it is possible to clearly indicate that the special game state ends at the end of the X-th fluctuation effect.

・ Means 2-3
Means 2-1 or Means 2-, wherein the image erasing effect is a effect that makes it appear as if the special image displayed in the display area of the display device has moved outside the display area. 2. The gaming machine described in 2.
Doing so emphasizes that the "next win was promised" situation has ended.

・ Means 2-4
A non-special game state is set in which the probability of winning the winning lottery result is the same as the special game state, and the non-special game state ends when the winning lottery result is Y consecutive times of losing, and the non-special game is set. The game machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-3, wherein the special image is not displayed on the display device in the state. However, it is assumed that X>Y.
Since the special image is an image suggesting that the next win is promised, it is not displayed in the non-special game state.

・ Means 3-1
A game state setting means capable of setting a normal game state and a special game state more advantageous than the normal game state as a game state in which the game is played with the aim of winning the result of the lottery, and the result of the lottery is a win. By displaying a privilege granting means for granting one of a plurality of types of benefits, and a privilege image including elements associated with each of the plurality of types of benefits, the benefits are granted for a predetermined period of time. and display means for displaying the history of the privilege, wherein the privilege image representing the privilege granted by winning the lottery result in the special game state is displayed after the special game state is started. The gaming machine is characterized by displaying a lottery frequency value indicating the number of lottery times executed until the privilege is awarded.
According to the gaming machine described above, a novel benefit history is displayed that allows the user to easily grasp the number of lotteries in the special game state required to obtain a benefit.

・ Means 3-2
In a state where N (N is 2 or more) said privilege images representing said privileges granted by winning a lottery result in said special game state are displayed, said N said privileges The gaming machine according to means 3-1, wherein the total sum S of the lottery number values displayed accompanying each of the images is displayed.
By doing so, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of lotteries received in the special game state in order to acquire N benefits.

・ Means 3-3
N/S is displayed in a state in which N (N is 2 or more) privilege images representing the privilege granted by winning the lottery result in the special game state are displayed. The gaming machine according to means 3-2, characterized by:
By doing so, it is possible to easily comprehend the actual probability of winning up to the acquisition of N benefits.

・ Means 3-4
The winning probability of the winning lottery in the special game state is 1/P, the privilege image representing the privilege that satisfies the condition of the number of lotteries < P, and the privilege image representing the privilege that does not satisfy the condition; The gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-3, characterized in that an emphasizing element for distinguishing is displayed.
By doing so, it is possible to easily determine whether the actual probability of winning is higher or lower than the probability of winning according to the specifications.

・ Means 3-5
The gaming machine according to means 3-4, characterized in that continuous display is provided to indicate that the privilege images satisfying the condition of the number of lottery times<P are continuous.
By doing so, it is possible to easily grasp that winnings with a probability higher than the winning probability in the specification are consecutive.

・ Means 4-1
display means for displaying a frequency image including a number representing the number of occurrences of a specific event determined to occur before a predetermined termination condition is satisfied; and when the frequency image is displayed on the display means, the frequency image is a sound output means for executing a repetition sound production for outputting a repetition sound in which the same number of unit sounds as the numbers included is output.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to realize an interesting game feature in which the number of unit sounds including the repeated sound increases as the occurrence of the specific event increases.

・ Means 4-2
Winning the winning lottery is a condition for awarding the privilege, and the number of occurrences of the specific event is the number of consecutive residences, which is the number of times the privilege is determined to be obtained before the termination condition is met. The game machine according to the characteristic means 4-1.
By doing so, it is possible to realize a playfulness in which the increase in the number of times of consecutive games due to an increase in the unit sound is exciting.

・ Means 4-3
The number sound effect is executed until the number of times of consecutive residences reaches a prescribed number of times, and when the number of times of consecutive residences exceeds the prescribed number of times, the number of times image is displayed on the display means. means 4-1 or 4-2, characterized in that the number includes a number representing the number of times of consecutive residences, but a special sound effect is executed in which a special sound is output from the sound output means in place of the number of times sound. The gaming machine described in . However, the prescribed number of times shall be equal to or greater than the average number of times of the consecutive residences.
By doing so, it is possible to realize a game feature in which the special sound emphasizes (congratulates) the fact that the number of consecutive homes exceeds the average.

・ Means 4-4
The gaming machine according to means 4-3, wherein the special sound is the same as the number sound output from the sound output means when the number of consecutive games reaches the specified number.
By doing so, it is not necessary to separately prepare a "dedicated sound" as a special sound.

・ Means 4-5
As the number sound production, the first type unit sound and the number sound including the second type unit sound different from the first type unit sound may be output, and the first type unit sound and the first type unit sound The game machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-4, wherein the two unit sounds include common elements.
In this way, it is also possible to vary the form of the unit tones that constitute the polyphonic tones. However, if different unit sounds include "common elements", the number of output times of the "common elements" will match the numerical value included in the frequency image.

・ Means 4-6
The output time of the second-type unit sound is longer than that of the first-type unit sound, and at least one of the first unit sound and the last unit sound among the multiple sounds including the plurality of unit sounds. The gaming machine according to means 4-5, wherein one is the second type unit sound and the other is the first type unit sound.
Since the first unit sound and the last unit sound are "conspicuous", it is preferable to output the unit sound with the longer output time first and last.

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Claims (4)

A game machine in which a special game state is set as a game state more advantageous than a normal game state, the special game state being terminated when the result of the winning lottery is lost X times consecutively,
In the special game state, the next win is substantially promised based on the fact that the lottery result is almost always won before the result of the lottery wins for the X consecutive times. A special image suggesting that is displayed on the display device,
Although the special game state is entered, when it is determined that the winning lottery results are lost for the X consecutive times, an image erasing effect is generated in which the special image is erased from the display device. Amusement machine. An effect during variation is executed from the start of variation of the decorative pattern for informing the result of the lottery to the stop in the form of informing the result of the lottery,
2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the image erasing effect is generated while the X-th fluctuation effect is being executed after shifting to the special game state. 3. The image erasing effect is a effect that makes it appear as if the special image displayed in the display area of the display device has moved outside the display area. The game machine described. A non-special game state is set in which the probability of winning the winning lottery result is the same as the special game state, and the non-special game state is terminated when the winning lottery result is lost Y consecutive times,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special image is not displayed on the display device in the non-special game state.
However, it is assumed that X>Y.

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