JP2023108206A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of executing an intelligible operation performance.SOLUTION: A game machine variably displays three decoration symbol groups respectively containing a plurality of types of decoration symbols, where when a lottery result turns out a win, three decoration symbols selected from each of the three decoration symbol groups become a same type, and defines such an event as establishment of a ready-to-win state that two decoration symbols selected and represented from two of the plurality of decoration symbol groups become a same type. The game machine includes operation means allowing a player to operate, and performance execution means for executing an introduction performance in which an operation image representing the operation means turning out a prescribed mode is defined as a successful result, and an operation performance that is to be executed when the introduction performance leads to the successful result and prompts the player to operate the operation means. When the introduction performance leads to the successful result, the game machine shows that the operation image turns out the prescribed mode and the ready-to-win state has been established.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

An operation effect is known in which a player is required to operate an operation means. As one type of the operation effect, there is one in which the result of the winning or losing lottery is determined as a result of the operation of the operating means, that is, one used for the win-lose branch (for example, see Patent Document 1 below). There is a risk that it may be difficult for a player (a player who has never touched the target operation presentation or who has touched it a few times) to understand whether or not it is.

JP 2017-000295 A

A problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of executing an easy-to-understand operation effect.

A gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, variably displays three groups of decorative patterns, each of which includes a plurality of types of decorative patterns, and when the result of the lottery is a win, the three decorations are displayed. The three decorative patterns selected from each of the pattern groups are of the same type, and the two decorative patterns selected from two of the plurality of decorative pattern groups are of the same type. An introductory effect set as a successful outcome in a gaming machine in which a ready-to-win state is established, in which an operation means operable by a player and an operation image representing the operation means are in a predetermined mode, and the introductory effect an effect execution means for executing an operation effect which is an effect executed when the introduction effect leads to a successful ending and prompts the player to operate the operation means, and when the introduction effect leads to a successful end, It is characterized in that it is indicated that the operation image becomes the predetermined mode and that the ready-to-win state is established.

The gaming machine according to the present invention can execute an easy-to-understand operation effect.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is the figure which showed the decoration design and the reserved design which were displayed on the display area. It is a figure for demonstrating a game state (transition of a game state). It is a figure for demonstrating introduction production|presentation. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an operation effect after the introduction effect has ended successfully; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-1; FIG. 10 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; It is a figure for demonstrating virtual production|presentation. FIG. 11 is a diagram (a continuation of FIG. 10) for explaining the virtual effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 1) for explaining specific example 2-1; FIG. 22 is a diagram (part 2) for explaining the specific example 2-1; FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-2; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-3;

1) Basic Configuration of Gaming Machine Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the term "image" includes not only still images but also moving images.

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, as the reserved design 70, the effect during fluctuation that informs the result of the lottery (from the start of the fluctuation of the decorative pattern 80 (decorative pattern group 80g) to the combination that indicates the result of the lottery until it stops completely, so-called Refers to the production during one fluctuation.Hereinafter, it may be simply referred to as "fluctuation" or "rotation") has started, but the notification of the lottery result has not been completed. (sometimes referred to as information) corresponding to the variable pending pattern 71 (symbol indicating the existence of the so-called "variable pending"), and the winning/failing lottery information (hereinafter referred to as Pre-variation pending design 72 corresponding to pre-variation pending information is displayed (see FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, the suspended design during fluctuation 71 is displayed larger than the reserved design before fluctuation 72, but both have the same basic form. Fundamental forms of the during-fluctuation reserved design 71 and the pre-variation reserved design 72 may be completely different. Further, it may be configured such that the suspended pattern 71 during fluctuation is not displayed. In addition, the order (so-called reservation "digestion order") of completion of the notification of the success or failure lottery results corresponding to the pre-variation reserved symbols 72 is earlier as it is located on the right.

An upper limit is set for the maximum number of pre-variation pending information to be stored. In this embodiment, the maximum number of storage of the first pre-variation hold information (special figure 1 hold) obtained by winning the first start area 904a is four, by winning the second start area 904b The maximum number of memories of the obtained second pre-change pending information (special figure 2 pending) is four. Therefore, with regard to the reserved design 70 corresponding to one of the special figures 1 and 2, there are cases where one fluctuation reserved design 71 and up to four pre-variation reserved designs 72 are displayed (see FIG. 2). . The pre-variation reserved design 72 is the first pre-variation reserved information (special figure 1 reserved) if the game ball should be shot aiming at the first start area 904a (normal game state described later). , and if the state (special game state described later) to shoot the game ball aiming at the second starting area 904b, the second pre-variation pending information (special figure 2 pending) is displayed as the pre-variable pending symbol 72 is set to Regardless of the game state, pre-variation reserved symbols 72 corresponding to both the first pre-variation suspended information and the second pre-variation suspended information stored in the storage means are displayed (up to eight pre-variation suspended symbols 72 is displayed).

In this embodiment, the player is notified of the winning or losing lottery result by combining the decorative symbols 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91, as in a 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 types of decorative patterns 80 starts to change, and finally each decorative pattern group 80g. One decorative pattern 80 is selected from and stopped. When the jackpot is won, the combination of the decorative patterns 80 selected from each decorative pattern group 80g and stopped (the left decorative pattern 80L, the middle decorative pattern 80C, and the right decorative pattern 80R arranged from the left) is a predetermined combination (this In the embodiment, three sets of decorative patterns 80 of the same type are provided. In the case of losing, it becomes a combination other than that (other than the combination that becomes a jackpot). The decorative pattern 80 may be a combination of numbers and characters.

An image (a so-called “small pattern” or the like) showing various information may be displayed inconspicuously near the outer edge of the display area 911 (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 this embodiment, a normal game state and a special game state are set as the game state (see FIG. 3). The special game state is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. The normal gaming state is a low probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and a low base state (low probability, no time saving) in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the starting area 904 . The special game state is a high-probability game state in which the probability of winning a big hit is high, and a high-base state (high probability/with short working hours) in which the game ball is likely to enter the starting area 904 . In the normal game state, the player shoots the game ball aiming at the first starting area 904a. In this embodiment, so-called "left-handed" is performed. The special game state shoots a game ball aiming at the second starting area 904b. In the present embodiment, so-called "right-handed hitting" is performed. The special game state is a state in which it is easy to win the open lottery of the second start area 904b triggered by the entry of the game ball into the normal start area 905, so the game ball can be relatively easily placed in the second start area 904b. Win a prize.

In this embodiment, after all jackpot games are completed, the game moves to a special game state. The special game state ends when the lottery results are lost for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). When the special game state ends, the normal game state is entered. If a jackpot is won before a predetermined number of consecutive losses after shifting to the special game state, the special game state is entered again (the count of the predetermined number of times is reset). In other words, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called ST machine, which is a condition for continuous winning that a jackpot is won before losing a predetermined number of times in a row after transitioning to the special game state. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified in the following description, the game characteristics (specs) are merely examples. For example, it may be a so-called variable probability loop machine. Moreover, it may be a V-variable machine. In addition, it may be a game machine (one-type/two-type mixed machine) in which a so-called small win is installed and a game ball enters a predetermined area when the small win is won to win a big win. In addition, a game state different from the normal game state and the special game state, for example, a low probability game state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and a high base state (low probability - It is good also as a structure with which the game state made into (time saving existence) was set.

A big winning game is executed when the winning lottery results result in a big winning. The jackpot game repeats a unit game in which the big winning area 906 (see FIG. 1; the big winning area 906 is normally closed) is opened until a predetermined closing condition is established. The closing condition is that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls win after the big winning area 906 is opened (winning condition) and that a predetermined time elapses after the big winning area 906 is opened (time condition). It is considered to be established by the establishment of either one of In this embodiment, if the game ball is continuously shot toward the big winning area 906 in the jackpot game, the winning condition is satisfied before the time condition is satisfied. That is, 10 game balls win the big winning area 906 in one unit game. A unit game is also called a round (game) or the like. The number of unit games (number of rounds) included in the jackpot game can be set as appropriate. In this embodiment, all jackpots are 10-round jackpots.

2) Introduction Effect, Operation Effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute an introduction effect (see FIG. 4) and an operation effect (see FIG. 5) as effects that constitute the during-variation effect. In this embodiment, when an introductory effect is generated in a certain in-fluctuation effect, an operation effect may occur in the same in-variation effect (the operation effect may not occur). In the following description, the during-variation effect is sometimes referred to as the target-changing effect, and the win-or-fail lottery result corresponding to the target-changing effect is sometimes called the target win-or-fail lottery result. Note that the operation effect is an effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means 10, and the operation effect may occur without the introductory effect. It refers to an operation performance on the premise of In this embodiment, the introduction effect is started together with the start of the target change effect. That is, the introductory effect is executed during a period including the start time of the target variable effect.

The introductory effect (see FIG. 4) has a success ending (see FIG. 4 (c-1)) or a failure ending (resulting without a successful ending) (see FIG. 4 (c-2)). ). When the introductory effect occurs, an operation image 20 representing the operation means 10 is displayed. In this embodiment, a first operation means 11 and a second operation means 12 are provided as the operation means 10 that can be operated by the player (see FIG. 1). The first operating means 11 is a general push button (that is pushed downward). The second operating means 12 is operated in the depth direction. It should be noted that it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which different operation means 10 are used for different operation modes, although the operation target is the same. In this embodiment, the operation effect that can occur on the premise that the introductory effect is generated is to prompt the operation of the first operation means 11 (push button). Therefore, the operation image 20 displayed in the introductory effect is the first operation image 21 representing the first operation means 11 (see FIG. 4A). The operation image 20 may be slightly deformed as long as the player can grasp that the operation image 20 represents the corresponding operation means 10 .

In the introductory effect, a successful ending is set when the first operation image 21 becomes a predetermined mode, and a failed ending is set when the predetermined mode is not achieved. In the present embodiment, the predetermined aspect is that the first operation image 21 that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position substantially in the center of the display area 911 . That is, when the introductory effect results in a successful ending, the first operation image 21 is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position (see FIG. 4(c-1)). It does not stop at a predetermined position (see FIG. 4(c-2)). In the present embodiment, when the introductory effect is started, the first operation image 21 is displayed so as to be displaced from the top to the bottom of the display area 911 (the display is variably displayed from the top to the bottom) (see FIG. 4 ( a) see). In the case of a successful ending, the displacement stops at a predetermined position (see FIG. 4(c-1)). In the case of a failure ending, the displacement does not stop at a predetermined position, and it slides down as it is (see FIG. 4(c-2)). In addition, just before the ending is known, a fan effect is generated indicating that the first operation image 21 is likely to stop at a predetermined position (the fluctuation speed decreases near the predetermined position) (Fig. 4(b)). reference). This allows the player to understand that the first operation image 21 is likely to stop at the predetermined position.

Also, in the introductory effect in this embodiment, an image indicating the predetermined position (hereinafter referred to as a reference image 29) is displayed before the ending is known (see FIG. 4A, etc.). For example, an image representing the first operating means 11 that is translucent so that the background image (not shown) can be seen through is displayed as the reference image 29 at the predetermined position (in the drawing, the reference image 29 is indicated by a “dotted line”). When the introductory effect reaches a successful ending, the first operation image 21 stops at a predetermined position. will reach the state shown in . If the introductory effect leads to a failure ending, the first operation image 21 does not stop at the predetermined position, so it passes the predetermined position (reference image 29) as it is (moves out of the display area 911) (Fig. 4 (c-1), see (d)). By displaying such a reference image 29 (an image imitating the first operation image 21), the first operation image 21 stops at the position (predetermined position) where the reference image 29 is displayed, which is a happy ending. The player can easily grasp that.

In the introductory effect, substantially at the same time as whether or not the first operation image 21 is in the predetermined mode, it is also indicated whether or not ready-to-win is established. As described above, in the present embodiment, the winning/failing lottery result is notified by a combination of three decorative patterns 80 selected from each of the three decorative pattern groups 80g. Two decorative patterns 80 selected and shown from two of the three decorative pattern groups 80g are of the same type (in this embodiment, they are patterns of the same "number"). established). In this embodiment, the reach is established when the left decorative pattern 80L selected from the left decorative pattern group 80gL and the right decorative pattern 80R selected from the right decorative pattern group 80gR are of the same type. It is considered that reach is not established if it does not become a thing.

In the introductory performance, together with the first operation image 21, a left decorative pattern 80L which may constitute a ready-to-win game and a right decorative pattern 80R of the same kind (two candidate patterns which may become a ready-to-win pattern) are displayed. That is, the decorative patterns 80 with the same numbers are displayed on the left and right sides. The left decorative design 80L and the right decorative design 80R are variably displayed together with the first operation image 21 before the ending is known. As described above, in this embodiment, when the first operation image 21 is displaced from top to bottom, the left decorative design 80L and the right decorative design 80R are also displaced from top to bottom (see FIG. 4 ( a) see). From the left of the display area 911, the left decorative pattern 80L, the first operation image 21, and the right decorative pattern 80R are horizontally arranged in this order, and are variably displayed from top to bottom. In the fan effect, the left side of the first operation image 21 indicates that the left decorative pattern 80L is likely to stop, and the right side of the first operation image 21 indicates that the right decorative pattern 80R is likely to stop (see FIG. 4(b)).

When the introductory effect results in a successful ending, establishment of reach is indicated. In other words, the first operation image 21 is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position, and the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R of the same type (same number) are stopped on both widthwise sides of the first operation image 21 (with the first operation image 21 interposed therebetween). (The "stop" of the decorative pattern 80 includes a pseudo-stop (for example, a state in which the game is slightly swaying) that is not completely stopped but appears to the player to be stopped. The same applies hereinafter.) is displayed, indicating that reach has been established (see FIG. 4(c-1)). On the other hand, when the introductory effect ends in failure, failure of ready-to-win is indicated. That is, the first operation image 21 does not stop at a predetermined position, and the left decorative design 80L and the right decorative design 80R are not of the same type. In this embodiment, the left decorative pattern 80L stops as it is (stops on the left side of the first operation image 21), but the right decorative pattern 80R does not stop and moves out of the display area 911 (Fig. 4 (c-2 )reference). Instead, a design different from the left decorative design 80L is displayed on the right side of the first operation image 21 as the right decorative design 80R. That is, in the case of a failure ending, the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R displayed on both sides in the width direction of the first operation image 21 are different, indicating that the ready-to-win is not established (see FIG. 4 ( d) see).

When the introductory effect ends in failure, the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R of different types are displayed, and then the middle decorative pattern 80C is displayed, and the three decorative patterns 80 form a "loose combination". is constructed (see FIG. 4(d)). As a result, it is notified that the target success/fail lottery result is a loss. In other words, the introductory effect ends in failure when the result of the non-lottery of the target lottery is a loss.

When the introductory effect results in a successful ending (see FIG. 4(c-1)), the operation effect (see FIG. 5) is executed. Specifically, when reach is established and the first operation image 21 stops at a predetermined position, the operation of the first operation means 11 is prompted using the first operation image 21 (see FIG. 5 ( a) see). In the present embodiment, the operation effective period (the period during which the operation of the first operating means 11 is reflected in the effect) is set with the start of the operation effect as a trigger. A meter image 25 shown in FIG. Since the operation presentation in the present embodiment requires a single operation of the first operation means 11, an operation mode image 26 (for example, an image including the characters "press") representing the single operation is displayed. (See FIG. 5(a)). Note that if the required operation mode is different, a different operation mode image may be displayed. For example, if a continuous operation of continuously operating the first operating means 11 is required, an operation mode image including the characters "continuously hit" will require a maintenance operation of maintaining the state in which the first operating means 11 is operated. If so, it is preferable to display an operation mode image including characters of "long press". A player who sees the first operation image 21, the meter image 25, and the operation mode image 26 understands that the first operation means 11 should be operated.

Triggered by the operation of the first operating means 11 that satisfies a predetermined condition (see FIG. 5(b)) during the operation effective period of the operation effect, the result of the operation effect is shown. As described above, since the operation effect in the present embodiment requires a single operation, the result of the operation effect is produced when one operation of the first operating means 11 is detected during the valid operation period. shown. Note that if the first operation means 11 is not operated during the operation effective period, the result of the operation effect is displayed with the expiration of the operation effective period as a trigger.

The operation effect leads to an advantageous result (see FIG. 5(c-1)) or a disadvantageous result (see FIG. 5(c-2)). The result of the operation effect indicates the target winning lottery result. In other words, the operation presentation is a "win-lose branch" in which the result of the lottery is determined by the result. If the target lottery result is a jackpot, it leads to an advantageous result, and if it is a loss, it leads to a disadvantageous result. As an advantageous result, a reversal pattern may be provided in which it appears as if a disadvantageous result has been reached and then reversed. In this embodiment, when the operation effect leads to an advantageous result, a big winning combination of three decorative symbols 80 is displayed. Specifically, a middle decorative pattern 80C of the same kind as the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R shown when the introductory effect reaches a successful end is displayed, and the target lottery is won by the three decorative patterns 80. (see FIG. 5(c-1)). On the other hand, when the operation presentation results in a disadvantageous result, a combination of three decorative symbols 80 is displayed. Specifically, a middle decorative pattern 80C different from the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R shown when the introductory effect reaches a successful end is displayed, and the target lottery is lost by the three decorative patterns 80. (see FIG. 5(c-2)). It should be noted that the combination of the decorative patterns 80 displayed when the operation effect leads to a disadvantageous result is a combination that fails to establish a reach (the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R are of the same type, and the middle decorative pattern 80C is of a different type). (see FIG. 5(c-2)), and the combination of decorative patterns 80 displayed when the introductory effect leads to a failure ending is a winning combination (left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R are different types) (see FIG. 4(d)), and the basic aspect is different. Also from this, it is clear that the operation effect is a kind of ready-to-win effect (the unfavorable ending of the introductory effect means failure to establish a ready-to-win effect).

In summary, the effect during the target change in which the introductory effect occurs is that if the target lottery result is lost, the introductory effect will lead to a failure ending, or after the introductory effect has reached a successful end, the operation effect will be It leads to unfavorable results. When the result of the target win/fail lottery is a jackpot, the operation presentation leads to an advantageous result after the introductory presentation leads to a successful ending.

The operation effect in the present embodiment is one in which the result of the lottery is determined when the operation of the operation means 10 satisfies a predetermined condition, i.e., it is used for the winning/losing branch. is established (the operation presentation is not started when the reach is not established), so it is easy to understand that the operation presentation is generated as a win-lose branch.

Further, in the present embodiment, as a result of displaying the operation image 20 in a predetermined mode between the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R, which are the same kind of decorative patterns 80 indicating the establishment of ready-to-win, the operation effect is started. Therefore, it is shown in a more comprehensible manner that the operation effect is being executed with the establishment of the ready-to-win state.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the items related to the above-described introductory presentation and operation presentation 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
The flow from the introductory effect to the operation effect in the above embodiment, and the result of the operation effect to the notification of the result of the lottery is a very short fluctuation time (meaning the time required for the effect during fluctuation). It should be applied to the variation pattern of "digestion", that is, to the variation pattern in which the variation time required for the effect during the target variation is short. Specifically, it is as follows.

It is assumed that a plurality of types of candidate times (win variation candidate times) with different lengths are set as the variation time (win variation time) when the lottery results result in a big win. For example, it is assumed that, as candidate times, N types of candidate time 1 (shortest) to candidate time N (longest) are set in ascending order of length (see FIG. 6). When the lottery result is a big win, one of the plurality of types of candidate times is set as the actual winning change time, and then the effect during change is executed. On the premise of this, the fluctuation time when the big win is reported through the introduction effect and the operation effect is set to the shortest candidate time (candidate time 1) without exception. In other words, the notification of the big win through the introduction effect and the operation effect is a pattern in which the time required until the notification of the big win is the shortest. When an operation effect is executed during a short fluctuation time, the operation effect occurs immediately after the start of the change, so if the operation effect occurs as a win-lose branch, the player cannot easily feel it. (Because in general, the operation effect that occurs immediately after the start of fluctuation is often not a win-lose branch). However, as described in the above embodiment, the operation effect is generated after the establishment of reach is indicated in the introductory effect. can be done.

The variable time in the case of a winning change including the introductory effect and the operation effect is part of the above-mentioned multiple types of candidate times, and is set to be one of two or more types of candidate times counted from the shortest. good too. For example, the variable time in the case of winning variation including the introduction effect and the operation effect may be set to be either candidate time 1 (shortest candidate time) or candidate time 2 (shortest candidate time after candidate time 1). good.

Note that the variation time in the case of the loss variation including the introduction performance and the operation performance does not have to be the shortest of the candidate times (candidate time for loss variation) that can be set as the variation time of the failure variation. Since the variation time of the losing variation is usually set to be relatively shorter than that of the winning variation, it is preferable to shorten the variation in which the introductory effect and the operation effect do not occur.

○ Concrete example 1-2 (a more concrete example of Concrete example 1-1)
A setting is made so that the notification of a big win through the introductory performance and the operation performance occurs only in a specific game state. For example, as in the above embodiment, a normal game state and a special game state more advantageous to the player than that can be set, and variations including introduction effects and operation effects occur in the normal game state. It is assumed that it can occur in a special game state.

In this case, the effect during variation in which the shortest candidate time among the candidate times for winning variation that can be set in the special game state is the variable time may include the introduction effect and the operation effect without exception. . In other words, a setting in which introduction effects and operation effects occur only in some of the multiple types of game states (those in which at least one of the "win/fail lottery probability" and "base" is different are different game states). If so, the introductory performance and the operational performance are generated when the shortest winning variation time in a specific game state in which the introductory performance and the operational performance can occur.

○ Specific example 1-3
When the introductory effect results in a successful ending, it is assumed that there is a certain relationship between the types of decorative patterns 80 (left decorative pattern 80L and right decorative pattern 80R) serving as ready-to-win patterns and modes of operation effects. For example, the following configuration is conceivable.

・Specific example 1-3-1
There is a certain amount of difference between the type of the decorative pattern 80 (the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R) that becomes the ready-to-win pattern when the introductory effect is successful and the operation means 10 that is required to be operated in the operation effect. The configuration should be related. For example, as operation effects that can occur after the introduction effect, a first operation effect that requires the operation of the first operating means 11 and a second operation effect that requires the operation of the second operating means 12 can occur. . On this premise, when the number included in the decorative pattern 80 which is the ready-to-win pattern is an "even number" (see FIGS. 7(a) and 7(b)), the first operation effect (see FIG. 7(c)) is generated, If it is "odd" (see FIGS. 7(d) and 7(e)), the second operation effect (see FIG. 7(f)) is generated. In other words, it is assumed that the type of operation means 10 for which an operation request is made differs according to the type of decorative pattern 80 serving as a ready-to-win pattern.

In this case, it is preferable that the reliability of the target success/failure lottery result (probability that the operation effect leads to an advantageous result) is set differently according to the type of the operation means 10 for which the operation request is made. For example, when the operation of the second operation means 12 is requested (when the second operation effect occurs) rather than when the operation of the first operation means 11 is requested (when the first operation effect occurs) The higher the reliability of the jackpot, the higher the setting (see FIGS. 7(c) and 7(f)). In this case, it is expected that the number included in the decorative pattern 80, which is the ready-to-win pattern, is 'odd' rather than 'even' in that the big win is reported through the operation performance. It becomes a playability that you can have. From another point of view, the player believes that the "odd number" decorative pattern 80 is displayed more successfully than the "even number" decorative pattern 80 is displayed in the introductory effect. The playability that is strongly desired by is realized.

Although some of the decorative patterns 80 are associated with the types of operation means 10 for which operation requests are made (types of operation effects), other decorative patterns 80 are associated with the types of operation means 10 for which operation requests are made. (Type of operation effect) may not be associated. For example, when the number included in the decorative pattern 80, which is the ready-to-win pattern, is an "even number", both the first operation effect and the second operation effect can occur (the type of operation means 10 for which the operation request is made is determined). However, if the number included in the decorative pattern 80, which is the ready-to-win pattern, is an ʻodd number`, the second operation performance may be generated (the operation request of the first operation means 11 may not be made).

・Specific example 1-3-2
There is a certain relationship between the types of decorative patterns 80 (left decorative pattern 80L and right decorative pattern 80R) that become ready-to-win patterns when a successful ending is achieved and the mode of the operation image 20 displayed in the operation effect. Make a certain configuration. For example, as the first operation effect requiring the operation of the first operation means 11 that can occur after the introduction effect, the first operation image 21 showing the first operation means 11 is white, and the first operation image 21 "white and a first operation effect B in which the first operation image 21 "red" is displayed. Assuming this, when the number included in the decorative pattern 80 which is the ready-to-win pattern is an "even number" (see FIGS. 8(a) and 8(b)), the first operation effect A (see FIG. 8(c)) is generated. , "odd" (see FIGS. 8(d) and 8(e)), the first operation effect B (see FIG. 8(f)) is generated. In other words, it is assumed that the mode of the first operation image 21 representing the first operation means 11 for which the operation request is made differs according to the type of the decorative pattern 80 that is the ready-to-win pattern.

In this case, it is preferable that the reliability of the target win/loss lottery result (probability that the operation effect will lead to an advantageous result) is set differently depending on the mode (kind) of the operation image 20 to be displayed. For example, the case where the first operation image 21 “red” is displayed (the first operation effect B is generated) is higher than the case where the first operation image 21 “white” is displayed (the first operation effect A is generated). ) is set to have a higher jackpot reliability (see FIGS. 8(c) and 8(f)). In this case, it is expected that the number included in the decorative pattern 80, which is the ready-to-win pattern, is 'odd' rather than 'even' in that the big win is reported through the operation performance. It becomes a playability that you can have. From another point of view, the player believes that the "odd number" decorative pattern 80 is displayed more successfully than the "even number" decorative pattern 80 is displayed in the introductory effect. The playability that is strongly desired by is realized.

Some of the decorative patterns 80 may be associated with the mode of the displayed operation image 20, but other decorative patterns 80 may not be associated with the mode of the displayed operation image 20. . For example, when the number included in the decorative pattern 80 serving as the ready-to-win pattern is an "even number", both the first operation image 21 "white" and the first operation image 21 "red" can be displayed (displayed operation Although the mode of the image 20 is not determined), if the number included in the decorative pattern 80 serving as the ready-to-win pattern is an "odd number", an operation effect in which the first operation image 21 "red" is displayed is generated (the second The one operation image 21 “white” may not be displayed).

・Specific example 1-3-3
There is a certain relationship between the types of decorative patterns 80 (left decorative pattern 80L and right decorative pattern 80R) that become ready-to-win patterns when a successful ending is achieved and the required operation mode displayed in the operation effect. Make a certain configuration. For example, as operation effects that can occur after the introduction effect, a single operation effect that requires a single operation of the first operation means 11 and a continuous operation effect that requires continuous operations of the first operation means 11 can occur. and Assuming this, when the number included in the decorative pattern 80, which is the ready-to-win pattern, is an "even number" (see FIGS. 9A and 9B), a one-shot operation effect occurs (see FIG. 9C), If it is an odd number” (see FIGS. 9(d) and 9(e)), a continuous operation effect will occur (see FIG. 9(f)). In other words, it is assumed that the operation mode of the first operation means 11 required by the player differs depending on the type of the decorative pattern 80 that is the ready-to-win pattern.

In this case, it is preferable that the reliability of the target win/loss lottery result (probability that the operation effect will lead to an advantageous result) is set differently depending on the mode (kind) of the operation image 20 to be displayed. For example, the reliability of the big hit is set to be higher when the continuous operation effect occurs than when the single operation effect occurs (see FIGS. 9(c) and 9(f)). In this case, it is expected that the number included in the decorative pattern 80, which is the ready-to-win pattern, is 'odd' rather than 'even' in that the big win is reported through the operation performance. It becomes a playability that you can have. From another point of view, the player believes that the "odd number" decorative pattern 80 is displayed more successfully than the "even number" decorative pattern 80 is displayed in the introductory effect. The playability that is strongly desired by is realized.

Although some of the decorative patterns 80 are associated with the operation mode required in the operation presentation, the other decorative patterns 80 are not associated with the operation mode required in the operation presentation. good too. For example, when the number included in the decorative pattern 80, which is the ready-to-win pattern, is an "even number", both the one-shot operation effect and the continuous operation effect can occur (required operation mode is not determined), but the ready-to-win pattern When the number included in the decorative pattern 80 is an "odd number", the continuous operation effect may occur (the single operation effect may not occur).

○ Specific example 1-4
In the above embodiment, the result of the operation effect (advantageous result/disadvantageous result) that occurs when the introductory effect ends in success indicates the result of the lottery (results in a form corresponding to the result of the lottery). However, when the operation effect leads to an advantageous result, the reliability of the winning lottery result remains higher than when it leads to an unfavorable result. It is good also as composition which does not necessarily exist. For example, if the result is unfavorable, the loss is confirmed, and if the result is advantageous, the result of the lottery will be determined by the outcome of the effect that will be executed after that (the operation effect is the first half of the reach effect). If so, the result of the lottery will be revealed in the second half of the ready-to-win effect). Even in this way, when the introductory effect ends in success and the operation effect is executed, establishment of the ready-to-win effect is indicated, so the player can understand that the operation effect is occurring as a ready-to-win effect. can be easily shown.

○ Specific example 1-5
In the above-described embodiment, the type of decorative pattern 80 that can be a ready-to-win pattern is shown while the introduction effect (flashing effect) is being executed (for example, in the example shown in FIG. 4, the decorative pattern 80 of "4" is shown as a ready-to-win symbol candidate), but the type of decorative pattern 80 that can be a ready-to-win symbol is not shown while the introductory effect is being executed (it is impossible for the player to distinguish). may be configured. Specifically, the introduction effect indicates whether or not the first operation image 21 is in a predetermined mode, but does not indicate the type of decorative pattern 80 that can be a ready-to-win pattern. The type of the decorative pattern 80 that constitutes the ready-to-win will be known when is in a predetermined mode (when the win is successful).

In the case of this example, according to the type of the decorative pattern 80 that constitutes the ready-to-win, the probability that the operation effect will result in an advantageous result is high (that is, the reliability of the big win is high). For example, when the ready-to-win state is established by the decorative pattern 80 of "7", the probability that the operation performance will result in an advantageous result is higher than when the ready-to-win state is established by the other kinds of decorative patterns 80.例文帳に追加By doing so, it is possible to realize a game property in which the player will pay attention to which kind of decoration pattern 80 constitutes the ready-to-win when the game ends in success. In addition, if the type of decorative pattern 80 that can be a ready-to-win pattern is known at the stage of pre-production, the probability of reaching a successful ending is predicted (for example, when a successful ending is achieved, the reliability of the jackpot is high "7"). ” is displayed as a ready-to-win symbol candidate in the advance presentation, it is possible that the expectation of a successful ending will be lost), but if it is done as in this example, the prediction is impossible. There is also an effect of becoming

3) Virtual effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute a virtual effect as an effect that constitutes an effect during variation. In the explanation of the virtual production below, the variable performance including the virtual performance (one variable performance) is sometimes referred to as the target variable performance, and the winning lottery result corresponding to the target changing performance is sometimes referred to as the target winning lottery result. . The virtual effect is an effect in which a virtual gaming machine 30 representing a gaming machine (different model) different from the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is displayed as an image in the display area 911 . The virtual performance is roughly divided into a post-state in which the pre-performance is executed and a post-state in which the post-performance is executed. However, as will be described later in detail, it does not always transition to the post-state. In this embodiment, when the ready-to-win state is established when the stopped left decorative pattern 80L selected from the left decorative pattern group 80gL and the stopped right decorative pattern 80R selected from the right decorative pattern group 80gR are of the same type (Fig. 10 ( a)), a virtual presentation can occur (a pre-play can be started).

After establishment of ready-to-win, a preliminary effect is executed in which the virtual game machine 30 is displayed in the display area 911 as an image. The virtual game machine 30 is represented realistically as a whole. In this embodiment, the virtual game machine 30 is variably displayed so as to be displaced from top to bottom in the center of the display area 911 in the width direction (see FIG. 10(b)). Since it is variably displayed between the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R, which are reach patterns in the width direction, the virtual game machine 30 looks as if it is a kind of middle decorative pattern 80C (actually is not the middle decorative pattern 80C).

The virtual game machine 30 to be variably displayed is likely to stop at a position (predetermined position) between the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R, where both patterns are aligned in the horizontal direction (predetermined position), and the speed of fluctuation decreases. It is shown that there is In other words, a fan effect is executed to suggest to the player that the virtual game machine 30 may stop at a predetermined position. When the virtual gaming machine 30 reaches the ending (stopping ending) in which it stops at a predetermined position (see FIG. 10(c-1)), it shifts to the post state. On the other hand, if the virtual game machine 30 does not stop at a predetermined position (non-stop ending) (see FIG. 10(c-2)), the transition to the post state does not occur. That is, it can be said that the pre-production in the present embodiment is a branch production in which it is determined whether or not to shift to the post-state. In this embodiment, when the non-stop ending is reached, a display is made as if the virtual game machine 30 were displaced downward (slipped down) and moved out of the display area 911 and disappeared (FIG. 10). (c-2)). On top of that, a middle decorative pattern 80C of a type different from the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R that constitute the ready-to-win state is displayed, and it is notified that the lottery result is lost (see FIG. 10(d)). . In other words, the preliminary effect reaches the non-stop ending when the result of the target lottery is a loss.

When the pre-rendering reaches the non-stop ending (see FIG. 10(c-1)), the post-rendering is executed in the post-rural state. In this embodiment, the following transition effect is executed before transitioning to the post-state. The image representing the virtual gaming machine 30 includes a virtual housing section 31 representing the housing of the virtual gaming machine 30 and a virtual display section 32 representing the display device (display area) of the virtual gaming machine 30 . After the virtual game machine 30 stops at a predetermined position, the virtual display section 32 is gradually enlarged (zoomed up (enlarged)) (see FIGS. 11A and 11B), and the virtual display section 32 is displayed as if it had spread to the entire display area 911 (of the gaming machine 1). That is, as a result of enlarging the virtual display portion 32 of the virtual game machine 30, a transition effect is executed to make it look as if it matches the display area 911 of the game machine 1 (actual game machine) according to the present embodiment. Since the virtual display portion 32 extends to the entire display area 911, the virtual housing portion 31 is erased (becomes invisible) accordingly. After the transition production, the post-production is executed by shifting to the post-facto state.

In this embodiment, the virtual game machine 30 has been put on the market in the past. The post effect is a effect that the virtual game machine 30 (real machine) could execute. In other words, the effects that could be executed by the virtual gaming machine 30 (actual machine) that was put into the market in the past are changed to the post-effects (Fig. 11(c), (d-1), (d -2) See). Note that the post-effect may be an effect represented by the virtual game machine 30 that could be executed by a gaming machine put into the market in the past, or may be executed with some changes (remakes). It can be anything. It is sufficient if a player who has experienced the performance of the past gaming machine can grasp that the performance represented by the virtual gaming machine 30 is the performance of the gaming machine put into the market in the past. In the present embodiment, a type of ready-to-win effect that could be executed by the virtual gaming machine 30 (real machine) is executed as a post-effect. Since it is a ready-to-win effect, the target success or failure lottery result will be revealed from the result. The post-effect (the ready-to-win effect that could be executed by the virtual game machine 30 (actual machine)) in the present embodiment includes an ally character (indicated with the word "taste" in the drawing), which is a character on the player side. This is a so-called battle production in which enemy characters fight (shown with the word "enemy" in the drawings) (see FIG. 11(c)). If the result of the target lottery is a jackpot, the result is a victory in which the ally character wins (including a reversal pattern in which the ally character appears to have been defeated once and is overturned) (FIG. 11 (d- 1) see). If the result of the target win/loss lottery is a loss, the ally character loses (the enemy character wins), leading to a defeat result (see FIG. 11(d-2)).

It is well known that a gaming machine that has been put on the market in the past has an effect that is executed. In this embodiment, the post-effect is executed after the virtual game machine 30, which represents a game machine that has been put into the market in the past, stops at a predetermined position. It is possible to show in an easy-to-understand manner that it is an effect of a game machine put on the market. In particular, in the present embodiment, the virtual display unit 32 of the virtual game machine 30 gradually increases in size, and the virtual display unit 31 is erased after the change (transition effect) is executed. is executed, it is easier to understand that the post-effect is the effect of the virtual game machine 30 .

Further, in the present embodiment, when the virtual game machine 30 stops at a predetermined position after the ready-to-win state is established (the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R of the same type are displayed), the post effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to show in an easy-to-understand manner that the post effect is being executed as a reach effect.

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

○ Specific example 2-1
It is assumed that a plurality of types of virtual game machines 30 are prepared as the virtual game machines 30 that can be displayed in the pre-state (pre-production). For example, if a pre-rendering that displays the first virtual gaming machine 301 (see FIG. 12(a)) may be executed, the second virtual gaming machine 302 (different from the first virtual gaming machine 301) 12(d)) may be displayed in advance. The type of post-effect that is executed when the pre-effect reaches a stop ending is assumed to differ according to the type of the virtual game machine 30 to be displayed. When the preliminary effect in which the first virtual game machine 301 is displayed reaches a stop ending (see FIG. 12(a)), the transition effect (see FIG. 12(b)) is performed, followed by the first post-effect (see FIG. 12(c) )) is executed, and when the preliminary effect in which the second virtual gaming machine 302 (see FIG. 12(d)) is displayed reaches a stop ending, the transition effect is performed (see FIG. 12(e)). It is assumed that a second post-effect that is different from the post-effect is executed (see FIG. 12(f)). Both the first virtual game machine 301 and the second virtual game machine 302 represent different models that have been put on the market in the past. The first post-effect is an effect that the gaming machine represented by the first virtual gaming machine 301 can execute, and the second post-effect is an effect that the gaming machine represented by the second virtual gaming machine 302 can execute. Note that the first post-production is not the production that the gaming machine represented by the second virtual gaming machine 302 can execute, but the second post-production is the production that the gaming machine represented by the first virtual gaming machine 301 can execute. do not have. By adopting the present example, it is possible to realize a playability that allows the user to experience the effects of a plurality of types of game machines that have been put on the market in the past.

In the case of this example, it is preferable that the probability that the result of the target win/fail lottery results in a big win (big win reliability) differs according to the type of post-performance to be executed. For example, when the second post-production is executed than when the first post-production is executed, the reliability of the big hit is higher (see FIGS. 12(c) and (f)). A game in which the player strongly desires that the preliminary performance will stop and end when the second virtual game machine 302 is displayed rather than when the first virtual game machine 301 is displayed in the performance. sexuality is realized.

In the case of this example, two or more types of virtual gaming machines 30 are displayed at the beginning of the preliminary state (preliminary effect), and one of the virtual gaming machines 30 is displayed when shifting to the post-state. It may be displayed at a position (any one of a plurality of types of virtual gaming machines 30 may be selected) (see FIG. 13). In other words, at the beginning of the pre-state, it is not possible to know which type of virtual game machine 30, out of a plurality of types of virtual game machines 30, the post-performance that can occur in the future corresponds to. is also possible.

○ Specific example 2-2
It is assumed that a certain kind of gaming machine (gaming machine X that was put on the market in the past) is provided as the virtual gaming machine 30 that can be displayed in the pre-performance. It should be noted that the virtual gaming machine 30 that can be displayed in the pre-rendering may be only one type of the gaming machine X, or one of a plurality of types of gaming machines that can be displayed as described in the specific example 2-1. may be gaming machine X.

After the virtual game machine 30 representing the game machine X is displayed in the preliminary effect and the stop ending is reached (see FIG. 14(a)), the transition effect (see FIG. 14(b)) is passed through to the post state. do. In this case, the post-effect A (see FIG. 14(c-1)) may be executed as the post-effect, and the post-effect B (see FIG. 14(c-2)) different from the post-effect A may be executed. It is configured so that it may be Both the post-effect A and the post-effect B are effects that can be executed by the gaming machine X that has been put on the market in the past. In other words, two or more types of effects that could be executed by the virtual game machine 30 (real machine) are set as post-effects, and one of the two or more types is executed when the state shifts to the post-effects state. . By adopting the present example, it is possible to realize a playability that allows the user to experience two or more types of effects that were executable by the game machines X that were put on the market in the past.

In the case of this example, it is preferable that the probability that the result of the target win/fail lottery results in a big win (big win reliability) differs according to the type of post-performance to be executed. For example, it is assumed that the reliability of the big win is higher when the post-effect B is executed than when the post-effect A is executed (see FIGS. 14(c-1) and (c-2)). By doing so, when the virtual gaming machine 30 representing the gaming machine X is displayed and the state shifts to the post state, the player hopes that the post performance A will not be executed and the post performance B will be executed. Playability is realized. It should be noted that, in this example, the stage of pre-production and transitional production (stages of FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b)) does not indicate the type of post-production to be executed when transitioning to the post-state (future Regardless of whether the post-effect A or the post-effect B is actually executed, the pre-effect in which the game machine X is displayed as the virtual game machine 30 is executed). In other words, unlike the above concrete example 2-1, it is impossible to know the type of post effect to be executed when it is assumed that the state is shifted to the post state while the pre effect is being executed.

○ Specific example 2-3
As the virtual gaming machine 30, a representation of the gaming machine 1 (the gaming machine in which the player is actually playing) can be displayed. For example, as described in the above embodiment, there is a virtual effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a normal virtual effect) in which a gaming machine that has been put on the market in the past (past gaming machine) is displayed as the virtual gaming machine 30. (see FIG. 15(a)), or a virtual effect (hereinafter referred to as , sometimes referred to as a special virtual effect) may occur (see FIG. 15(d)).

Since the special virtual effect is the gaming machine 1 itself in which the player is currently playing, the post-effect of the special virtual effect is not the past effect of the gaming machine, but the "original effect" (see FIG. 15(f)). ). The post-performance of the normal virtual performance is the performance of the game machine that has been put on the market in the past, and the player who has touched it has a sense of deja vu, whereas the post-performance of the special virtual performance. is an original production. In other words, which of the "old production" (past production) (see FIG. 15(c)) and the "new production" (original production) (see FIG. 15(f)) will be executed as the post-production can be virtualized. It is determined by which of the "past gaming machine" (see FIG. 15(a)) and the "new gaming machine" (currently playing gaming machine) (see FIG. 15(d)) is displayed as the gaming machine 30. An interesting playability is realized.

In the case of this example, it is preferable to set the reliability of the big winning lottery result differently between when the post-performance of the normal virtual performance is generated and when the post-performance of the special post-performance is generated. If the "new production" is to be valued, the post-production of the special virtual production should be given higher reliability, as shown in FIGS. 15(c) and (f). Conversely, if the post-effect of the normal virtual effect is given higher reliability, the "old effect" (past effect) becomes more valuable.

○ Specific example 2-4
In the above-described embodiment, when the image representing the virtual game machine 30 stops at a predetermined position in the pre-state (pre-rendering) (when the stop ending occurs), the transition to the post-state occurs, and when it does not stop (non-stop Although it has been explained that transition to the post-state does not occur in the case of the ending), the case of the non-stopping ending may be prevented. In other words, when the pre-performance occurs, it may be set to shift to the post-effect state (post-effect) without omission.

○ Specific example 2-5
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the virtual effect (preliminary effect) is executed when the ready-to-win is established, but the virtual effect may be executed regardless of whether or not the ready-to-win is established. However, if it is possible to clearly show (emphasize) that the virtual effect (post-effect) is occurring as a type of ready-to-win effect, the above-described configuration is preferable.

4) Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

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

In the above-described embodiment, a big win and a loss are set as the aspect of the winning lottery result, and a big win is won (a big win game is executed) by becoming a big win. It can be a thing. Such a game with a game property that allows you to win a big win via a small win (a so-called "second type game machine" game property) is well known, so detailed explanations are omitted, but for example, if you win a small win , (Excluding cases where irregular events such as machine failure or players not playing as instructed) lead to winning a jackpot (substantially winning a small win and winning a jackpot If it is a setting that can be seen), winning a big win described in the above embodiment includes winning a small win.

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

・ Means 1-1
Three groups of decorative patterns each containing a plurality of types of decorative patterns are variably displayed, and when the result of the winning lottery is a win, the three decorative patterns selected from each of the three groups of decorative patterns are of the same type. A gaming machine in which a ready-to-win state is established when two of the decorative pattern groups selected and shown are of the same kind, and can be operated by a player. An introductory effect is set in which a successful ending is set when an operation means and an operation image representing the operating means are in a predetermined mode, and a failure ending is when the predetermined mode is not achieved, and the introductory effect leads to a successful ending. an effect execution means for executing an operation effect which is an effect to be executed when the game is played and prompts the player to operate the operation means, and when the introduction effect leads to a successful ending, the operation image changes to the predetermined mode. A game machine characterized in that it is indicated that the reach becomes established and that the reach is established.
According to the gaming machine, it is possible to clearly show the player that the operation effect is being generated as the ready-to-win effect.

・ Means 1-2
The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein when the introductory effect leads to the failure ending, failure of the ready-to-win state is indicated.
By doing so, an easy-to-understand game property is realized in which no operation effect (as a ready-to-win effect) is generated when the ready-to-win state is not established.

・ Means 1-3
The game machine according to means 1-1 or 1-2, wherein a result of the lottery is displayed when an operation of the operation means that satisfies a predetermined condition is performed in the operation presentation.
In this way, an operation presentation can be generated as a so-called win-lose branch.

・ Means 1-4
The winning fluctuation time required from the start of the fluctuation of the three groups of decorative patterns until the stop of the fluctuation and notification of the result of the winning lottery is determined to be one of a plurality of types of candidate times. When the shortest one of the plurality of types of candidate times is set as the winning variable time, it is notified that the result of the lottery is winning through the introduction effect and the operation effect. The gaming machine according to means 1-3, characterized by:
It is preferable that the notification of winning by the introductory effect and the operation effect is generated in a case where the winning variation time is short.

・ Means 1-5
Establishment of the reach is indicated by selecting from the first decorative pattern group selected from the first decorative pattern group and from the second decorative pattern group, which are two of the three decorative pattern groups. The second decorative pattern is of the same type, and when the introduction effect leads to the successful ending, the predetermined mode is between the first decorative pattern and the second decorative pattern indicating the establishment of the reach. The game machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-4, characterized in that the operation image is displayed.
By doing so, when the operation image is in a predetermined state and the occurrence of the operation effect is suggested, the establishment of the ready-to-win state is emphasized. the risk of it being lost is reduced).

・ Means 2-1
A display device having a display area, and an effect execution means for executing a virtual effect that shifts to a post-effect state in which a post-effect is executed after a pre-state in which a virtual game machine representing another game machine is displayed in the display region. and, in the preliminary state, the virtual game machine is displayed as having a virtual display unit representing a display area of the virtual game machine and a virtual housing unit representing a housing of the virtual game machine. 2. A gaming machine characterized in that the virtual display section displayed in the pre-state gradually changes to become larger, the virtual housing section disappears, and the game machine shifts to the post-state.
According to the gaming machine, it is possible to clearly indicate that the effect (post-effect) of the virtual gaming machine is occurring.

・ Means 2-2
In the pre-state, any one of a plurality of types of virtual gaming machines is displayed, and depending on the type of the virtual gaming machine displayed in the pre-state, the post-effect to be executed in the post-state. The game machine according to means 2-1, characterized by different types.
By doing so, it is possible to realize game characteristics in which the player will pay attention to which kind of virtual game machine is displayed.

・ Means 2-3
Means 2-1 characterized in that even if the type of the virtual gaming machine displayed in the pre-state is the same, the type of the post-performance that can be executed in the post-state can be different; or The gaming machine according to means 2-2.
By doing so, it is possible to realize a game property in which it is not known what type of post-effect corresponding to the displayed virtual game machine will be executed until the post-effect is actually started.

・ Means 2-4
When the virtual game machine is variably displayed in the pre-state and when the virtual game machine stops at a predetermined position, the transition is made to the post-state, whereas when the virtual game machine does not stop at the predetermined position. The game machine according to means 2-1 to 2-3, wherein the game machine does not shift to the state after the above.
By doing so, it becomes an effect form in which whether or not the virtual game machine stops at a predetermined position is a branch of whether or not to shift to the post-state.

・ Means 2-5
Three groups of decorative patterns each containing a plurality of types of decorative patterns are variably displayed, and when the result of the winning lottery is a win, the three decorative patterns selected from each of the three groups of decorative patterns are of the same type. Then, the reach is established when the first decorative pattern and the second decorative pattern, which are the two decorative patterns selected and shown from two of the plurality of decorative pattern groups, are of the same type. The preliminary state can occur through the establishment of the reach, and the virtual gaming machine is placed at the predetermined position between the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol indicating the establishment of the reach. The gaming machine according to means 2-4, characterized in that when the is stopped, the game machine shifts to the post-statement.
By doing so, it is possible to clearly indicate that the virtual effect is occurring as the ready-to-win effect.

1 game machine 10 operation means (11 first operation means 12 second operation means)
20 operation image (21 first operation image 22 second operation image)
25 meter image 26 operation mode image 29 guideline image 30 virtual game machine 31 virtual housing unit 32 virtual display unit 70 reserved pattern (71 reserved pattern during fluctuation 72 reserved pattern before fluctuation)
80 decorative patterns (80L left decorative pattern 80R right decorative pattern 80C middle decorative pattern group)
91 display device 911 display area

Claims (1)

Three groups of decorative patterns each containing a plurality of types of decorative patterns are variably displayed, and when the result of the winning lottery is a win, the three decorative patterns selected from each of the three groups of decorative patterns are of the same type. A gaming machine in which reach is established when two of the decorative patterns selected from two of the plurality of decorative pattern groups are of the same type,
an operation means that can be operated by a player;
An introductory effect set as a successful ending in which an operation image representing the operating means is in a predetermined mode, and an effect to be executed when the introductory effect leads to a successful ending, and the operating means is directed to the player. production execution means for executing an operation production prompting the operation of
with
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the introductory effect leads to a successful ending, it is shown that the operation image will be in the predetermined mode, and establishment of the ready-to-win state is shown.

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