JP2024011590A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can reduce the possibility that a player feels sluggishness.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a movable body which can carry out a predetermined operation, and performance execution means which executes a specific performance which is sectioned into a front half part before a switching moment and a rear half part after the switching moment, and in which a length of the front half part and a length of the rear half part can be varied every time. When the length of the rear half part is a T1 time or more, a basic performance in which the movable body is not operated and a movable performance in which the movable body is operated are executed in the rear half part. When the length of the rear half part is less than the T1 time, the basic performance is executed in the rear half part but the movable performance is not executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

For example, as described in Patent Document 1 below, it is known to provide a length-absorbing part whose length changes depending on the fluctuating time. There was a risk that it would feel "long."

JP 2017-140173 Publication

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the possibility that players will feel delayed.

A gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, is divided into a movable body capable of performing a predetermined operation, a first half before the switching point, and a second half after the switching point. and a performance execution means for executing a specific performance in which the length of the second half and the second half can change each time, and when the length of the second half is T1 hours or more, the movable body is moved in the second half. If a basic performance that is not a movement performance and a movable performance that moves the movable body is executed, and the length of the second half is less than the T1 time, the basic performance is executed in the second half. It is characterized in that the movable performance is not executed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a player will feel delayed.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure showing a decorative pattern and a reserved pattern displayed in a display area. It is a diagram for explaining a gaming state (transition of a gaming state). It is a figure for explaining the outline of specific performance. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the timing of occurrence of an unexpected performance and the lengths of the first half and the second half. It is a figure for explaining the second half effect when Tb<T1 (pattern A). It is a diagram for explaining the second half effect when T1≦Tb<T2 (pattern B). It is a diagram for explaining the second half effect when T2≦Tb (pattern C). 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-6. FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an overview of (a) each image displacement direction and (b) each fluctuation start direction. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining that the image displacement direction and the fluctuation start direction are assumed to have a corresponding relationship at the beginning of a fluctuating effect in a specific mode. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-1. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-2. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-3. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-4. It is a figure for explaining the change of the fluctuating stop sound. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-1. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-2. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-3.

1) Basic configuration of gaming machine Hereinafter, one 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. Note that in the following description, images include not only still images but also moving images. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, the following explanation is based on the premise that the player plays the game as instructed (the player does not play a special game, but plays a normal game). In addition, when it is said that "a game ball enters ○○ (winning)", strictly speaking, it means that a sensor provided in the concerned ○○ has detected a game ball that has entered.

The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 90. The game board 90 is formed of approximately square plywood, and the guide rail 903, which constitutes a path for guiding the game ball fired by operating the firing device 908 (launching handle) to the gaming area 902, has a roughly arc shape. It is set up like this.

The gaming area 902 is provided with a display device 91 which is a main display device, a starting area 904, a big prize area 906, an out exit 907, and the like. A display area 911 of the display device 91 is a portion that is visible through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90. Further, in the game area 902, a plurality of game nails are provided as obstacles that change the manner in which the game balls flow down when they collide with each other. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes into various modes depending on the conditions when it collides with the game nail.

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

Note that explanations of components of the gaming machine 1 that are not related to the present invention, such as the frame of the gaming machine 1, the lower tray and the upper tray for storing game balls, will be omitted. For these, structures similar to those of known gaming machines can be applied.

The jackpot lottery is executed by a win/fail lottery means provided on a control board (control circuit) not shown, triggered by the landing of a game ball in the starting area 904. 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. When a game ball lands in the starting area 904, a numerical value (win/fail lottery information) is obtained from a random number source, and if the numerical value is the same as a predetermined jackpot value, it is a jackpot, and if different, it is a miss. becomes. Hereinafter, the winning lottery based on the first winning lottery information obtained when the game ball enters the first starting area 904a is called the first winning lottery (special drawing 1 lottery), and the winning lottery when the game ball enters the second starting area 904b. The winning lottery based on the second winning lottery information obtained by doing so may be referred to as the second winning lottery (special map 2 lottery).

In this embodiment, the notification of the winning lottery results will start in the order in which the numerical values are acquired, but if there is winning lottery information for which the notification of the winning lottery results has not yet been completed, the notification of the winning lottery results will be newly acquired. The winning lottery information is stored as pending information (strictly speaking, pre-change pending information to be described later) in a storage means provided on a control board (not shown).

In the present embodiment, the pending symbol 70 is a fluctuating performance that notifies the winning lottery result (a so-called production from the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol 80 (decorative symbol group 80g) until it completely stops at the combination indicating the winning lottery result, so-called Although the performance during one fluctuation (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "fluctuation" or "rotation") has started, the notification of the winning/losing lottery results has not been completed (hereinafter referred to as "pending during fluctuation") The fluctuating pending symbol 71 corresponds to (hereinafter sometimes referred to as information) and the fluctuating lottery information (hereinafter sometimes referred to as pre-fluctuation pending information) for which the fluctuating performance that notifies the winning lottery result has not started. A pre-change pending symbol 72 is displayed (see FIG. 2). Although the fluctuating pending information (fluctuating pending symbol 71) is not strictly included in the concept of "pending", it is generally referred to as "the relevant fluctuating pending" etc. In the embodiment, it is defined as included in the concept of "reservation". In this embodiment, the pending symbol 71 during fluctuation is displayed larger than the pending symbol 72 before fluctuation, but the basic form of both is the same. The basic forms of the pending symbols 71 during fluctuation and the pending symbols 72 before fluctuation may be completely different. Moreover, it is good also as a structure in which the pending symbol 71 during fluctuation is not displayed. It should be noted that the order in which notification of the winning/failure lottery results corresponding to the pre-change pending symbols 72 is completed (so-called pending "order of consumption") is earlier as the symbols are located on the right.

An upper limit is determined for the maximum number of stored pre-change pending information. In this embodiment, the maximum number of stored pieces of the first pre-variation reservation information (special figure 1 reservation) obtained by winning in the first starting area 904a is four, and by winning in the second starting area 904b. The maximum number of stored pieces of second pre-variation reservation information (special figure 2 reservation) that can be obtained is four. Therefore, regarding the reserved symbol 70 corresponding to one of the special symbols 1 and 2, one pending symbol 71 during fluctuation and up to four pending symbols 72 before fluctuation may be displayed (see FIG. 2). . If the pre-variation pending symbol 72 is in a state where the game ball should be fired aiming at the first starting area 904a (normal game state described later), the first pre-variant pending information (special figure 1 pending) is the pre-variant pending symbol 72. , and if the game ball should be fired aiming at the second starting area 904b (specific game state described later), the second pre-variation pending information (special figure 2 pending) is displayed as the pre-variation pending symbol 72. is set to Regardless of the gaming state, pre-change pending symbols 72 corresponding to both the first pre-change pending information and the second pre-change pending information stored in the storage means are displayed (up to eight pre-change pending symbols 72 ) may also be configured.

If both the first pre-change pending information and the second pre-change pending information are stored in the storage means, the winning lottery result based on the second pre-changing pending information (second winning lottery information) will be notified with priority. be done. That is, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has special drawing 2 priority consumption.

In the present embodiment, similar to known gaming machines, the winning/losing lottery results are notified to the player by the combination of decorative symbols 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91. Specifically, the decorative pattern group 80g (left decorative pattern group 80gL, middle decorative pattern group 80gC, right decorative pattern group 80gR) including multiple types of decorative patterns 80 starts to fluctuate, and finally each decorative pattern group 80g The first decorative pattern 80 is selected and stops. etc.) shall be excluded). If you have won a jackpot, the combination of the decorative symbols 80 selected from each decorative symbol group 80g and stopped (left decorative symbol 80L, middle decorative symbol 80C, right decorative symbol 80R) is a predetermined winning combination ( In this embodiment, it is a set of three decorative patterns 80 of the same type. If it is a loser, it will be a loser combination other than that (other than the combination that results in a jackpot). In this embodiment, the various decorative patterns 80 include any of the numbers "1" to "7". Decorative designs 80 with the same number are "same type" designs (decorative designs 80 with different numbers are "different types" designs).

In this embodiment, winning combinations using decorative patterns 80 including odd numbers (decorative patterns 80 of "1", "3", "5", and "7") are displayed as confirmed (combinations shown by stopping fluctuations). ), it is confirmed that it is a specific jackpot, the details of which will be described later. On the other hand, when a winning combination of decorative patterns 80 including even numbers (decorative patterns 80 of "2", "4", and "6") is confirmed and displayed, it is not confirmed that it is a specific jackpot, and the details will be described later. There is also the possibility of hitting the jackpot. Specifically, when a winning combination of decorative patterns 80 including even numbers is displayed, there is a possibility that a promotion effect will occur to notify that the jackpot won during the subsequent jackpot game is a specific jackpot. , if the promotion effect does not occur, the jackpot will usually be confirmed. This type of promotion performance is well known, and its contents may be of any kind, so a description thereof will be omitted. Since a specific jackpot has a higher value to the player than a normal jackpot, it is better to display a winning combination based on the decorative pattern 80 including odd numbers (a specific jackpot is confirmed) than an even number. This can be said to be a more advantageous event for the player than the confirmed display of a winning combination based on the decorative pattern 80 including the numbers (usually, there is a possibility of a jackpot).

Note that an image (a so-called "small pattern" or the like) indicating various information may be displayed inconspicuously near the outer edge of the display area 911 (the image is not shown in each figure). Players can now enjoy games without being aware of these types of images. That is, basically, it is possible to grasp the winning/failure lottery result by looking at the decorative pattern 80.

In this embodiment, the normal gaming state and the specific gaming state are set as the gaming states (see FIG. 3). The specific gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is a low probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low (approximately 1/319 in this embodiment), and is a low base state (low probability/ No time savings). The specific gaming state is a high probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is high (approximately 1/50 in this embodiment), and a high base state (high probability/ (with reduced working hours). The normal game state is a state in which a game ball should be fired aiming at the first starting area 904a. In this embodiment, the situation is such that so-called "left-handed hitting" should be performed. Therefore, it can be said that the normal gaming state is a gaming state in which the player aims to win the jackpot through the first win/fail lottery. On the other hand, the specific game state is a state in which the game ball should be fired aiming at the second starting area 904b. In this embodiment, it is a state in which so-called "right-handed hitting" should be performed. Therefore, it can be said that the specific gaming state is a gaming state in which the player aims to win the jackpot through the second lottery. The specific gaming state is a state in which it is easy to win the opening lottery for the second starting area 904b triggered by a game ball entering the normal starting area 905, so it is relatively easy for the game ball to enter the second starting area 904b. Win a prize.

In this embodiment, a normal jackpot and a specific jackpot are provided as jackpots. A normal jackpot is a jackpot that shifts to a normal gaming state after the jackpot game ends. A specific jackpot is a jackpot that shifts to a specific gaming state after the jackpot game ends. The jackpot obtained by winning the first lottery is a normal jackpot or a specific jackpot. The jackpot obtained by winning the second lottery is a specific jackpot. Except for special cases such as winning a lottery based on reservation information stored in the storage means immediately after the game state transition (so-called lottery for remaining reservations), the normal gaming state is a game state in which the player aims to win the first win/fail lottery. Therefore, a jackpot obtained in the normal gaming state is a normal jackpot or a specific jackpot. Since the specific gaming state is a gaming state in which the player aims to win the second lottery, a jackpot obtained in the specific gaming state is a specific jackpot.

In addition, a configuration in which entering a game ball (V winning) into a predetermined area (V area) opened during a specific jackpot game is a condition for transitioning to a specific gaming state after the specific jackpot game ends (so-called V definite change) machine).

The specific gaming state ends when the lottery result becomes a loss a predetermined number of times in succession. When the specific gaming state ends, the game shifts to the normal gaming state. If a jackpot (specific jackpot) is obtained before the player loses consecutively a predetermined number of times after shifting to a specific gaming state, the player shifts to the specific gaming state 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 in which the condition for consecutive winnings is to win the second winning lottery before losing a predetermined number of times in succession after shifting to a specific gaming state. . In this embodiment, the predetermined number of times (ST number of times) is set to 72 times.

When the lottery result is a jackpot, a jackpot game is executed. The jackpot game is a unit game in which the jackpot area 906 (see FIG. 1; the jackpot area 906 is normally closed) is opened one or more times until a predetermined closing condition is met. The closing conditions are 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 amount of time passes after the big winning area 906 is opened (time condition). It is considered to be established when either one of the following is satisfied. In this embodiment, if game balls are continuously fired 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 in the big prize 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 (normal jackpots, specific jackpots) are considered to be 10 round jackpots.

Hereinafter, the effects and the like (contents and control of effects) that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be explained. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which only a part of the effects described below can be executed. Further, in some of the drawings for explaining the effects, etc., illustration of the reserved symbols 70 and decorative symbols 80 may be omitted.

2) Length absorption control of specific performance 2-1) Specific performance The gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment is capable of executing a specific performance (see FIG. 4). The specific performance can occur as a component of the fluctuating performance in the normal gaming state. However, it may be allowed to occur as part of a fluctuating performance in a specific gaming state. Further, if there is a need to execute length absorption control, which will be described in detail later, it may occur in a situation other than during a fluctuating performance, such as in a jackpot game.

The specific effect is one that results in a success result (see FIG. 4(c-1)) or a failure result (see FIG. 4(c-2)). If the winning lottery result (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the target winning lottery result) corresponding to a fluctuating performance including a specific performance (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a target fluctuating performance) is a jackpot, it will be a success result. If it is off, a failure result will result. In other words, the specific performance is a type of reach performance that indicates the result of the target lottery based on whether or not a successful result is reached. Note that the specific performance in this embodiment is started from the middle of the fluctuating performance, and constitutes the final part that includes the ending point of the fluctuating performance. In other words, the end point of the specific performance coincides with the end point of the target-changing performance.

The basic configuration of the specific effect is that a predetermined effect image is output (see FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b)). If the result is a success, the output of the effect image is stopped, and a sudden effect in which the sudden image 10 is displayed occurs (see FIG. 4(c-1)). Note that the length of the sudden performance is constant. If the result is a failure, the performance ends without such sudden image 10 being displayed (the performance video continues to be output until the end) (see Figure 4 (c-2)), and the failed combination is is displayed (see FIG. 4(d)).

The sudden image 10 in this embodiment is an image that makes it appear as if the display area 911 suddenly went black out (see FIG. 4(c-1)). In other words, the specific performance is a performance in which success or failure depends on whether or not a so-called "freeze" occurs, in which the performance video suddenly stops while it is being output. In this embodiment, while the performance video is being output, a message saying "Jackpot hit due to freezing" is displayed (see FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b)).

Whether or not the specific performance is a success is determined based on the target success/failure lottery results. When the target lottery result is a jackpot and a specific effect is to be executed as a success result, the timing for generating the sudden effect (displaying the sudden image 10) is selected in advance by lottery from among a plurality of candidate timings. (See FIG. 5(a)). Therefore, it is impossible for the player to know in advance at what timing the sudden effect will occur (even if the result is a success). If the result of the target lottery is a loss, such a lottery will not be executed because this will lead to a failure result in which the sudden effect will not be executed.

A specific performance that results in a successful result is divided into the first half before a predetermined switching point and the second half after the switching point (in the following, when we refer to a specific performance without any special explanation, we mean the first half and the second half). ) The switching point is the end point of the sudden effect (see FIG. 5(b)). As described above, since the timing at which the sudden effect occurs can change each time, the length from the start of the specific effect to the switching point is not constant. That is, the time of the first half (hereinafter referred to as Ta) and the time of the latter half (hereinafter referred to as Tb) may also change each time. The specific performance in this embodiment has a constant length regardless of the timing of occurrence of the sudden performance. If the time required for a specific performance is T, then T=Ta+Tb. The earlier the sudden effect occurs (the earlier the candidate timing is selected), the shorter the first half becomes, and the longer the second half becomes. In other words, the length of the first half (Ta) and the length of the second half (Tb) are in a contradictory relationship such that when one becomes longer, the other becomes shorter.

The first half is the part from the start of the specific performance to the end of the sudden performance, so it is the period from the state in which the performance video is displayed to the state in which the sudden image 10 is displayed, and until the sudden image 10 is deleted. be. The latter half is executed in a state where it is determined that there is a jackpot (successful result) by displaying the sudden image 10 (occurrence of freezing), and therefore, this is a period in which an effect celebrating the jackpot is executed. In this embodiment, the presentation form of the second half varies depending on the length of the time Tb of the second half.

2-2) Performances that constitute the second half In this embodiment, basic performances, movable performances, and additional performances are provided as things that can constitute the performances of the second half (hereinafter sometimes referred to as second half performances). . Note that all of these performances can be performed separately, and two or more of these performances are never performed at the same time.

The basic performance is a performance that is executed as part of the second half in any case. That is, performances other than the basic performance (movable performances and additional performances) may not be performed as a performance that constitutes the second half performance, but the basic performance is always performed as a performance that constitutes the second half performance. The basic performance shall clearly indicate that the specific performance has resulted in a successful result. As mentioned above, a successful result is reached when the target lottery result is a jackpot, and the second half of the specific performance is executed to show that, so the decorative pattern that shows that the jackpot has been won. The basic effect is to display 80 combinations (winning combinations) (see FIG. 6(b), FIG. 7(c), and FIG. 8(d)).

The movable performance is a performance that causes the movable body 20 to move. The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a movable body 20 that can reciprocate between an original position (normal position) and a presentation position (see FIG. 1). The movable body 20 is displaced in front of the display area 911, and when it is located at the production position (shown by the solid line in FIG. 1) than when it is located at the original position (shown by the dotted line in FIG. 1), it is displaced in front of the display area 911. is set so that the range that overlaps with the display area 911 is larger (the range that the movable body 20 covers the display area 911 is larger). Since the player plays the game while looking at the display area 911, displacing the movable body 20 from the original position to the production position can be said to be an action that makes the movable body 20 stand out. The drive mechanism for the movable body 20 may be of any type, so its explanation will be omitted. The movable performance is a performance in which the movable body 20 located at the original position is moved to the performance position (returned to the original position when the performance ends) (see FIGS. 7(b) and 8(c)). In this embodiment, when the movable body 20 is located at the performance position, a portion of the display area 911 that is not covered by the movable body 20 is provided with an image that emphasizes (decorates) that the movable body 20 is located at the performance position. is also displayed.

The additional effect is an effect that emphasizes that a successful result has been reached, and a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as additional image 15) is displayed in the display area 911. The additional image 15 is an image (dedicated image) that is displayed only during additional effects. As will be described later, if an additional effect occurs in the latter half, it will occur immediately after the sudden effect, so the additional image 15 is a form of congratulations that the sudden effect has occurred and a successful result has been confirmed. It is preferable that there be. In this embodiment, an additional image 15 including the word "joy" is displayed (see FIG. 8(b)).

Note that while the basic performance and additional performance are being executed, the movable body 20 remains at the original position. In other words, the basic performance and the additional performance are not performances that cause the movable body 20 to operate.

2-3) Control according to the length of the second half In this embodiment, according to the length of the second half (time Tb), the above-mentioned basic effects, movable effects, and additional effects are selected as effects that make up the second half. Decide which one to use. In other words, the composition of the second half is varied depending on the length of the second half. Specifically, there are three patterns in which the length Tb of the second half is (A) less than T1 hours, (B) more than T1 hours and less than T2 hours, and (C) more than T2 hours (hereinafter, each The patterns are divided into patterns (referred to as pattern A, pattern B, and pattern C), and the configurations of the second half effects are different (T2>T1 above).

・Pattern A (see Figure 6)
If the length Tb of the second half is less than T1 hours, only the basic performance is performed as the performance constituting the second half performance. In other words, the movable effects and additional effects are not executed. Therefore, after the sudden effect (see FIG. 6(a)) ends (after the sudden image 10 is erased), the decorative symbols 80 constituting the winning combination are displayed until the end of the specific effect (see FIG. 6(b)). ). That is, after the sudden performance ends, the state shifts to a state in which the winning combination in the pseudo-stop state is displayed, and then the fluctuation completely stops with the winning combination, and the fluctuating performance ends.

・Pattern B (see Figure 7)
When the length Tb of the second half is greater than or equal to T1 hours and less than T2 hours, a movable performance and a basic performance are performed as performances constituting the second half performance. In other words, no additional effects are performed. After the sudden effect (see FIG. 7(a)) is finished (after the sudden image 10 is erased), the movable effect is executed first (see FIG. 7(b)). That is, the movable body 20 is displaced from the original position to the performance position. After the movable performance (after the movable body 20 returns to its original position), the basic performance is executed (see FIG. 7(c)). That is, the decorative symbols 80 constituting the winning combination are displayed until the end of the specific performance.

・Pattern C (see Figure 8)
If the length Tb of the second half is longer than T2 hours, additional performances, movable performances, and basic performances are executed as performances constituting the second half performance. After the sudden effect (see FIG. 8(a)) ends (after the sudden image 10 is erased), an additional effect is executed first. In other words, the additional image 15 is displayed to emphasize that the result was a success (see FIG. 8(b)). After the additional performance, a movable performance in which the movable body 20 is displaced from the original position to the performance position is executed (see FIG. 8(c)). After the movable performance (after the movable body 20 returns to its original position), the basic performance is executed (see FIG. 8(d)). That is, the decorative symbols 80 constituting the winning combination are displayed until the end of the specific performance.

In this way, in this embodiment, three types of candidate performances (basic performance, movable performance, and additional performance) are prepared as performances constituting the second half of the specific performance, and the performance to be executed is determined according to the length Tb of the second half. number is determined. In other words, the longer the length Tb of the latter half, the more effects are performed. The second half becomes longer the earlier the first half ends (the sooner the sudden effect occurs), so it is necessary to absorb the length, but in this embodiment, the length is absorbed by extending the effect. This reduces the possibility that the player will feel that the latter half is too long. Furthermore, in light of the fact that the basic performance is performed regardless of the length of the second half (any of patterns A to C), it can be said that the movable performance and additional performance function as length-absorbing performances. .

In particular, in this embodiment, if the time of the latter half is longer than T1 hours (if it is pattern B or pattern C), a movable effect in which the movable body 20 is displaced from the original position to the effect position is executed (see FIG. 7, (See Figure 8). In other words, in the case of pattern A, an impactful performance (not simply a performance that displays a predetermined image) is performed as a length-absorbing performance that is not performed, so there is no risk that the player will feel that the second half is too long. It can be further reduced.

Further, in this embodiment, if the time of the latter half is longer than T2 hours, the additional effect is executed. In other words, since a performance in which an image different from the basic performance is displayed is executed as a length-absorbing performance, the possibility that the player feels that the latter half is being prolonged is reduced. In particular, in this embodiment, since the movable effect is executed between the additional effect that displays an image and the basic effect (see FIG. 8), the additional effect and the basic effect are clearly "separated" by the movable effect. be done. As a result, the performance in the second half will be rich in variety (as changes such as image performance (additional performance) → movable performance → image performance (basic performance) will develop), and if the second half is long, the player will The risk of feeling it is lower.

Note that the control divided into the above patterns A to C is "rough" control performed after the length of the latter half is roughly divided into three parts (divided into three stages). On the other hand, "fine" length absorption control (hereinafter referred to as "fine adjustment") is performed by appropriately increasing or decreasing the length of at least one of the individual performances (basic performance, movable performance, additional performance). In other words, even if the pattern is the same, the length of the second half can be different, so this is finely adjusted by adjusting the length of at least one of the performances.

Hereinafter, specific examples will be described in which the matters related to length absorption control of the specific performance are improved, embodied, modified, etc. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 1-1
The performance to be performed may be determined by dividing the length Tb of the latter half into two patterns. If the length Tb of the second half is less than T1 hours, the basic performance is executed in the second half (proceeding as shown in Figure 6), and if the length Tb of the second half is T1 hours or more, In some cases, the movable performance and the basic performance are executed in the latter half (progressing as shown in FIG. 7). In other words, a configuration may be adopted in which it is determined whether or not a movable effect is executed as a duration absorbing effect depending on whether or not the time is longer than T1. Even if this is done, if the length Tb of the second half is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold (T1), the movable performance will be executed as a length absorption performance, so if the second half is extended, the game It is possible to reduce the fear that people feel.

〇Specific example 1-2
It is assumed that the movable effect is executed regardless of the length Tb of the latter half. For example, as explained in Specific Example 1-1 above, the performance to be performed in the second half is determined depending on whether the length Tb of the second half is less than T1 hours or longer than T1 hours. . Based on this premise, if the length Tb of the second half is less than T1 hours, the movable effects and basic effects will be executed (progressing as shown in Figure 7), and if the length Tb of the latter half is longer than T1 hours, the movable effects and basic effects will be executed. It is assumed that an additional performance is performed in addition to the basic performance (the process proceeds as shown in FIG. 8). That is, basically, the movable performance and the basic performance are executed in the second half, and when the length Tb of the second half is T1 hours or more, the additional performance is executed as a length absorption performance. By doing this, the movable performance functions as a common performance that is always executed regardless of the length Tb of the latter half.

When doing as in this example, regardless of the length Tb of the second half, it is possible to make the effect that occurs following the sudden effect a moving effect (the effect that occurs at the beginning of the second half can be a moving effect). . Therefore, it is possible to realize an effect form in which the occurrence of an unexpected effect is celebrated by the movement of the movable body 20.

〇Specific example 1-3
Although it has been explained that the end point (switching point) of the first half of the specific effect in the above embodiment is the end point of the sudden effect, other effects may be executed as the effect forming the first half. That is, the first half may be configured as long as the timing of switching can change each time (the length Tb of the second half can change every time).

For example, it is assumed that an operation performance that prompts the player to operate the operation means 60 (such as a push button) is executed in the first half. For the operation effect, an operation validity period during which the operation of the operation means 60 is valid is set. The switching point is assumed to be the point in time when the operation during the valid operation period satisfies a predetermined condition. In other words, when the operation of the operating means 60 satisfies a predetermined condition, the process proceeds to the second half. Since the timing at which the operation of the operating means 60 satisfies the predetermined condition changes depending on the operating situation, the length of the latter half may change each time. Note that the operation mode required in the operation presentation may be any type (one-time operation (single operation), continuous operation, sustained operation (long press), etc. are possible).

〇Specific example 1-4
It is assumed that the above-mentioned fine adjustment is performed using the basic performance, and that no movable performance or additional performance is used. Since the basic performance is a common performance that is executed regardless of any of patterns A to C, fine adjustments can be made by increasing or decreasing the length of the basic performance regardless of the pattern (Figure 9(a) ~(c)). In addition, the basic effect is an image in which winning combinations are displayed, and all that is required is to change the display time (for example, all that is required is to increase or decrease the time during which the winning combination is pseudo-stopped). Easy to fine-tune control. In addition, if fine adjustments are made using the basic effects in this way, in the case of pattern B (see Fig. 9(b)) or pattern C (see Fig. 9(c)), movable effects or additional effects can be adjusted. There is also the advantage that there is no need to perform control to subtly change the length (the length of the movable effect or additional effect may be constant).

3) Image correspondence control 3-1) Image displacement direction In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when in a predetermined performance mode (specific mode), the performance image 30 is displayed in a fluctuating performance. In addition, in this embodiment, there is a possibility that the specific mode is set in a specific gaming state. That is, the effect image 30 may be displayed in a specific game state. However, this does not negate a configuration in which the effect image 30 can be displayed in the normal gaming state.

The effect image 30 is an image representing a predetermined character. In this embodiment, it is an image representing a "horse" character (see FIG. 10(a)). In the changing effect in the specific mode, a display is made in which the effect image 30 is displaced toward one of a plurality of directions (hereinafter sometimes referred to as image displacement directions). It should be noted that, even when the image is displaced in any of the plurality of image displacement directions, a state in which the player can recognize that the effect image 30 represents a predetermined character (the same character) is maintained.

In this embodiment, three directions are provided as candidate directions that can be image displacement directions. “Left direction” in which the effect image 30 is displaced so as to gradually approach the left side edge of the display area 911 (see FIG. 10 (a-1)), and the effect image 30 is displaced so as to gradually approach the lower side edge of the display area 911 "downward" (see FIG. 10(a-2)), and "rightward" (see FIG. 10(a-3)) in which the effect image 30 is displaced gradually closer to the right edge of the display area 911. be. Note that the "downward direction" can also be seen as the "middle direction" in the sense that it is a direction that bisects the display area 911 in the horizontal direction.

3-2) Fluctuation Start Direction In a fluctuating performance in a specific mode, the direction in which the decorative pattern 80 is displaced at the beginning of the fluctuating performance (that is, during a predetermined period including the start of the fluctuating performance) (hereinafter referred to as the fluctuation start direction) A plurality of directions are set as candidates for the direction. Specifically, at the start of the fluctuating performance, three decorative symbols 80 (three decorative symbols 80 forming a losing combination indicating the win/fail lottery result (loss) corresponding to the previous fluctuation) are displayed. However, the directions in which the three decorative patterns 80 move at the beginning of the fluctuating performance can be divided into three directions. "Left direction" in which the three decorative patterns 80 are displaced so as to gradually approach the left edge of the display area 911 (see FIG. 10(b-1)), the three decorative patterns 80 are displaced gradually to approach the lower edge of the display area 911 10 (b-2)), and the right direction (FIG. 10 (b-3)) in which the three decorative patterns 80 are displaced so that they gradually approach the right edge of the display area 911. (see). Note that the "downward direction" can also be seen as the "middle direction" in the sense that it is a direction that bisects the display area 911 in the horizontal direction.

3-3) Relationship between the image displacement direction and the fluctuation start direction Image correspondence control is a control in which the image displacement direction and the fluctuation start direction in one fluctuating performance in a specific mode are in a corresponding relationship. The "left direction", "downward direction", and "right direction" of the image displacement direction are assumed to correspond to the "left direction", "downward direction", and "right direction" of the fluctuation start direction, respectively. In other words, the correspondence is such that the target images (effect image 30/decorative design 80) move in the "same direction", which means that the approaching display area 911 side (left/bottom/right) is the same. (See Figure 11).

In addition, in one variation performance, the displacement of the performance image 30 in a certain image displacement direction and the displacement of the decorative pattern 80 in a fluctuation start direction that is not in a corresponding relationship do not occur. For example, the displacement of the performance image 30 whose image displacement direction is "leftward" does not occur in the same manner as the displacement of the decorative pattern 80 whose fluctuation start direction is "downward" or "rightward".

In this embodiment, in one fluctuating performance, at least a portion of the period in which the performance image 30 is displaced in the image displacement direction and the period in which the decorative pattern 80 is displaced in the fluctuation start direction corresponding to the image displacement direction overlap. is set to. That is, the displacement of the performance image 30 in the image displacement direction and the displacement of the decorative pattern 80 in the same direction as the displacement start direction occur at the same time.

In this embodiment, in the specific mode, each variation, the image displacement direction, and the variation start direction change. “Image displacement direction “leftward”/Fluctuation start direction “Leftward”” (see Figure 11(b)) → “Image displacement direction “Downward”/Fluctuation start direction “Downward”” (See Figure 11(d) ) → “Image displacement direction “rightward”/Fluctuation start direction “Rightward”” (see Figure 11(f)) → “Image displacement direction “Leftward”/Fluctuation start direction “Leftward”” (Figure 11(h) ), the image displacement direction and the fluctuation start direction change in the prescribed order.

As described above, in this embodiment, since the decorative pattern 80 starts to fluctuate in the direction (fluctuation start direction) corresponding to the displacement direction (image displacement direction) of the performance image 30, the displacement of the performance image 30 and the decoration The displacement of the pattern 80 becomes an interesting presentation form.

In addition, in this embodiment, since the image displacement direction and the fluctuation start direction change every time the fluctuation occurs, the basic aspect (how it looks) of the previous fluctuation and the subsequent fluctuation constantly changes. It is possible to reduce the risk that the person will feel bored.

Hereinafter, specific examples of improving, embodying, modifying, etc. the matters related to the above-mentioned image correspondence control will be described. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 2-1
It has been explained that the image correspondence control in the above embodiment establishes a correspondence relationship between the fluctuation start direction of the decorative pattern 80 and the image displacement direction of the performance image 30 at the beginning of the fluctuating performance, but at the end of the fluctuating performance. A configuration may be adopted in which the direction of displacement of the decorative pattern 80 and the direction of image displacement of the effect image 30 in a period are in a corresponding relationship.

It is assumed that the final period of the fluctuating performance is the period from the midpoint of the fluctuating performance (halfway point just before the end) to the end point. During this period, the decorative pattern 80 (three decorative patterns 80) constituting the final mismatched combination enters the display area 911, and the direction of displacement (hereinafter referred to as , referred to as the final fluctuation direction) is one of a plurality of directions. For example, the three decorative patterns 80 enter the display area 911 from the right edge of the display area 911 and are displaced toward the center of the display area 911 (see FIGS. 12(a) and 12(g)). ``downward'' (see FIG. 12(c)), which enters into the display area 911 from the upper edge of the area 911 and is displaced toward the center of the display area 911; enters into the display area 911 from the left edge of the display area 911; It is assumed that there are three modes of “rightward” displacement toward the center of the display area 911 (see FIG. 12(e)).

Further, it is assumed that the direction of image displacement of the effect image 30 in the final period is set to correspond to each of the final fluctuation directions. “Left direction” where the effect image 30 enters the display area 911 from the right edge of the display area 911 and is displaced toward the center of the display area 911 (see FIGS. 12(a) and (g)), and the upper side of the display area 911 "Downward" where the user enters the display area 911 from the edge and is displaced toward the center of the display area 911 (see FIG. 12(c)); It is assumed that there are three modes of "rightward" displacement toward the center (see FIG. 12(e)).

The image displacement directions "leftward", "downward", and "rightward" correspond to the final displacement directions "leftward", "downward", and "rightward", respectively. In the final period of each fluctuating performance, a performance image 30 that is displaced in a direction corresponding to the final fluctuation direction is displayed (see FIG. 12).

By doing so, it is possible to create an interesting performance form in which the direction of variation of the decorative pattern 80 and the direction of displacement of the performance image 30 are related to each other in the final period of the fluctuating performance. In addition, in the case of continuous deviation fluctuations, if the direction of image displacement and final fluctuation change for each fluctuation, the basic aspect (how it looks) of the previous fluctuation and the subsequent fluctuation will always change. This reduces the risk that the player will get bored.

〇Specific example 2-2
At the end of the variation, a combination of decorative patterns 80 (symbol combination) indicating the winning/failure lottery result is displayed. It is assumed that a plurality of modes are provided as the display mode (combination display mode) of the symbol combination. In each combination display mode, the display position of at least one of the three decorative patterns 80 constituting the pattern combination is different. For example, a "left-down mode" in which the display position is arranged gradually downward from the right decorative pattern 80 to the left decorative pattern 80 (see FIGS. 13(b) and (h)), and from the left decorative pattern 80 to the right "Down to the right mode" in which the display positions of the decorative patterns 80 gradually become lower (see FIG. 13(d)); It is assumed that there are three combination display modes called "V-shaped mode" (see FIG. 13(f)).

Further, it is assumed that the direction of image displacement of the performance image 30 during the final period of the fluctuating performance including the end of the fluctuation is set to correspond to each of the final fluctuation directions. A "lower left direction" in which the effect image 30 is displaced from the upper right toward the lower left (see FIGS. 13(a) and (g)), and a "lower right direction" in which the effect image 30 is displaced from the upper left toward the lower right (see FIG. 13(c)). )), and the "directly downward direction" (see FIG. 13(e)), which is displaced along the vertical direction from top to bottom.

The image displacement directions "downward left direction," "downward right direction," and "directly downward direction" correspond to the combination display modes "downward left aspect," "downward right aspect," and "V-shaped aspect," respectively. be taken as a thing. Of the three decorative patterns 80 that make up the pattern combination, this is the direction in which the displaced effect image 30 is moving downward (if it is downward to the left, it is "left", if it is downward to the right, it is "right", if it is directly below) It can be said that the correspondence relationship is such that the decorative pattern 80 on the "middle" side is located at the lowest position. In the final period of each fluctuating performance, the performance image 30 that is displaced in the image displacement direction corresponding to the combination display mode is displayed. Note that the period in which the effect image 30 that is displaced in the image displacement direction is displayed may be before the point in time when the symbol combination is displayed (the point in time when the variation ends) as shown in FIG. It may also include the time point at which a different symbol combination is displayed (the time point at which variation ends).

By doing so, it is possible to create an interesting performance form in which the displacement direction of the performance image 30 during the final period of the fluctuating performance is related to the combination display mode of the decorative pattern 80 indicating the win/fail lottery result. In addition, in the case of continuous deviation fluctuations, if the direction of image displacement and final fluctuation change for each fluctuation, the basic aspect (how it looks) of the previous fluctuation and the subsequent fluctuation will always change. This reduces the risk that the player will get bored.

〇Specific example 2-3
In the above embodiment, the image displacement direction and the fluctuation start direction change in a prescribed order (the prescribed order in the above embodiment is "Image displacement direction "leftward"/fluctuation start direction "leftward"" → "Image displacement direction "leftward")" Displacement direction "Downward" / Fluctuation start direction "Downward" → "Image displacement direction "Rightward" / Fluctuation start direction "Rightward"" → "Image displacement direction "Leftward" / Fluctuation start direction "Leftward"''...) However, if an event occurs that violates the specified order (for example, one fluctuation results in the pattern shown in Figure 14 (a), and the next fluctuation results in the pattern shown in Figure 14 (b-2)). ), if events occur in a prescribed order (for example, one fluctuation results in the state shown in Figure 14 (a), and the next fluctuation results in the state shown in Figure 14 (b-1)). In this case, the reliability of the jackpot will be higher than in the case of In other words, the configuration is such that breaking down the "rule" of changing in the prescribed order is set as a chance increase.

Breaking the rule can be easily understood by showing that the "image displacement direction/variation start direction" is the same in two consecutive variations. In other words, the fact that no change occurs in the "image displacement direction/fluctuation start direction" between the previous variation and the subsequent variation (see FIGS. 14(a) and (b-2)) means that the winning lottery corresponding to the subsequent variation will not occur. It is assumed that this is a suggestion that the reliability of the jackpot result has increased.

〇Specific example 2-4
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the image displacement direction and the fluctuation start direction in the correspondence relationship are "the same direction" (the approaching side edges of the display area 911 are the same), but the correspondence relationship is such that the image displacement direction and the fluctuation start direction are in the "opposite direction". It is also possible to use the settings in .

In addition to the "left direction," "downward direction," and "rightward direction" described in the above embodiment as the image displacement direction, "upward direction" in which the effect image 30 is displaced so as to gradually approach the upper edge of the display area 911 is used. shall be provided. Furthermore, in addition to the "left direction", "downward direction", and "right direction" described in the above embodiment as the movement start direction, the three decorative patterns 80 are displaced so as to gradually approach the upper edge of the display area 911. It is assumed that an "upward direction" is provided. Assuming this, "leftward", "downward", "rightward", and "upward" in the image displacement direction are respectively equivalent to "rightward", "upward", and "leftward" in the fluctuation start direction. , is assumed to have a corresponding relationship with "downward". In other words, in the same fluctuating production, "image displacement direction 'leftward'/fluctuation start direction 'rightward'" (see Figure 15(b)), 'image displacement direction 'downward'/fluctuation start direction 'upward' ” (see Figure 15(d)), ``Image displacement direction ``rightward''/fluctuation start direction ``leftward'''' (see Figure 15(f)), ``Image displacement direction ``upward''/fluctuation start direction ``downward''. direction” (see FIG. 15(h)).

4) Fluctuation stop sound in specific game states 4-1) Types of fluctuating stop sounds When the fluctuating performance ends, a fluctuating stop sound is made as a sound effect (a short sound of about 1 or 2 seconds at most). Sound is output from the speaker 65 (see FIG. 1). Note that the period during which the fluctuation stop sound is output may be slightly different from the end of the fluctuation as long as the period allows the player to recognize that the sound is output when the fluctuation is stopped. For example, it may be output immediately before the end of the fluctuation, or it may be output immediately after the end of the fluctuation.

The variable stop sound may change in a specific gaming state. That is, a plurality of types of variable stop sounds are provided as variable stop sounds for specific game states. In this embodiment, the first variable stop sound (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the first stop sound) (see FIG. 16(b)), the second variable stop sound (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the second stop sound) (see FIG. 16(c)), and a third variable stop sound (hereinafter sometimes referred to as third stop sound) (see FIG. 16(d)).

In this embodiment, the respective fluctuating stop sounds have different volumes (sound pressures). The volume increases in the order of the first stop sound, the second stop sound, and the third stop sound (the third stop sound is the largest). On the other hand, each variable stop tone in this embodiment has the same pitch (melody). In the drawings, the melody is represented by the character "Don", and the difference in volume is represented by the difference in the size of the character.

Furthermore, if the gaming machine is equipped with a known volume adjustment means (it may be adjustable by the player, or it may be adjustable by the gaming parlor but not by the player). However, the difference in volume of each variable stop sound is not due to the volume adjustment means. If the volume level (step) is increased by the volume adjustment means, the volume of all the fluctuating stop sounds will increase, so the volume of each fluctuating stop sound can be maintained to be different from each other. Similarly, if the volume level (step) is lowered by the volume adjustment means, the volume of all the fluctuating stop tones decreases, so the volumes of the fluctuating stop tones are maintained to be different from each other. In other words, in the case where a volume adjustment means is provided, "the volume of each fluctuating stop sound is different from each other" means that the volume of each fluctuating stop sound is different when assuming that the volume level by the volume adjustment means is the same. shall mean.

4-2) Relationship between the remaining number of times in the specific game state and the variable stop sound As mentioned above, the end condition for the specific game state in this embodiment is to be out of order 72 times in a row (ST number = 72 times) is). In this embodiment, the variable stop sound is controlled based on the remaining number of times (remaining number of times of ST) which is the number of times of execution of the winning lottery (the number of times of losing) necessary until the termination condition is satisfied. The first stop sound is output during the first period until the remaining number of times becomes less than 20 (from the start of the specific game state until 52 consecutive losses) (see FIG. 16(b)). In the second period from when the remaining number of times falls below 20 until it falls below 10 (from the start of the specific gaming state to 52 consecutive losses and 10 consecutive losses) A second stop sound is output (see FIG. 16(c)). In the third period from when the remaining number of games falls below 10 until the specific gaming state ends (after the specific gaming state starts and becomes a loser 62 times in a row until the specific gaming state ends) A third stop sound is output (see FIG. 16(d)). In other words, a change occurs in which the volume of the fluctuating stop sound increases when the stop sound change condition that can be satisfied as the remaining number of times decreases is satisfied. In this embodiment, the stop sound change condition is that the losing variation executed with the remaining number of times being 20 (the 52nd losing variation after the start of the specific game state) ends (the first stop sound change (condition), the losing variation (the 62nd losing variation after the start of the specific game state) that is executed when the remaining number of times is 10 ends (second stop sound change condition). In addition, the stop sound change condition may be satisfied only once, or may be satisfied three or more times throughout the specific gaming state (assuming that the specific gaming state ends without winning the jackpot). . The type of variable stop sound that is provided may be "the number of stop sound change conditions + 1" that can be satisfied through a specific game state.

Here, in the present embodiment, the first period, the second period, and the third period refer to the elements that control the production mode (the motif of the fluctuating production, etc.).If the production mode is different, it is displayed as the background of the decorative pattern 80. The basic components of the production, such as the background image (not shown) and the changing background music (BGM), will be different.The production mode is also called the "(production) stage" etc.). It's not that they're different. That is, in the present embodiment, since a change in production mode occurs, the variable stop sound does not change accordingly. Therefore, the background image and the changing background music (BGM) do not change when the transition from the first period to the second period or from the second period to the third period occurs. No (there is no change that represents a change in production mode). Specifically, the variation that is executed when the remaining number of times is 20 (first variation) and the variation that is executed when the remaining number of times is 19 (later variation), the variation stop sound is the first. Although the stop sound and the second stop sound are different, the same background image and background music are continuously output from the first change to the second change. Similarly, in the variation executed when the remaining number of times is 10 (first variation) and the variation executed when the remaining number of times is 9 (later variation), the variation stop sound is the second stop sound. Although it differs from the third stop sound, the same background image continues to be displayed in the display area 911 without interruption from the previous variation to the subsequent variation, and the same background music is continuously output from the speaker 65 without interruption. be done. In other words, the basic continuity of the performance is maintained from the previous variation to the subsequent variation in which the stop sound change condition is satisfied, but a change in the variable stop sound occurs. Moreover, the above-mentioned fluctuating stop sound (change in the fluctuating stop sound) does not suggest jackpot reliability. That is, the fluctuation stop sound does not suggest the jackpot reliability of the winning/failure lottery result corresponding to the pending information during fluctuation or the pending information before fluctuation, but changes based on the remaining number of times.

However, the timing at which the fluctuating stop sound changes and the timing at which the production mode changes coincides by chance (the production mode changes by transitioning from one variation to the next, and the fluctuating stop sound changes from one variation to the next). However, this does not negate the possibility of a possible configuration (which may result in different situations).

As explained above, in this embodiment, the fluctuating stop sound changes based on the remaining number of times in the specific game state, which clearly indicates that the specific game state is progressing (the number of remaining times is decreasing). be able to. In particular, in this embodiment, since the fluctuating stop sound changes in the direction of increasing the volume, it is emphasized that the remaining number of times is decreasing (the fluctuating stop sound changes when the remaining number of times falls below a predetermined number). (This is a performance format that increases the player's sense of urgency.)

Hereinafter, specific examples will be described in which the matters related to the variable stop sound in the specific game state are improved, embodied, modified, etc. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 3-1
The differences in the modes of each fluctuating stop sound are as follows. Each variable stop sound shall be composed of one or more unit sounds. For example, it is assumed that a unit sound having a predetermined aspect (melody) is set (in the drawing, the unit sound is represented by "don"). It is assumed that each variable stop sound has a different number of unit sounds. The first stop sound contains the unit sound once (“don”) (see Figure 17(b)), and the second stop sound contains the unit sound twice (“don don”) ( (see FIG. 17(c)), and the third stop sound includes the unit sound three times (“don-don-don”) (see FIG. 17(d)).

In a specific gaming state, the first stop sound is used during the first period until the first stop sound change condition is met, and the second stop sound is used after the first stop sound change condition is met until the second stop sound change condition is met. During the period, the second stop sound is output, and in the third period after the second stop sound change condition is satisfied, the third stop sound is output as the variable stop sound (see FIG. 17). By doing this, as the specific game state progresses, the fluctuating stop sound will change in the direction of increasing unit sounds, so the fact that the remaining number of times is decreasing will be emphasized by increasing the unit sounds (tense It is a performance form that enhances the sense of feeling.

Note that the aspects (melodies) of the unit sounds that make up the fluctuating stop sounds do not all have to be the same. However, when comparing a fluctuating stop sound with relatively few unit sounds and a fluctuating stop sound with many unit sounds, the fluctuating stop sound with many unit sounds includes all the fluctuating stop sounds with few unit sounds. For example, the first stop sound is "don", the second stop sound is "don kang", and the third stop sound is "don-kang-tan" (the second stop sound is all of the first stop sound). and the third stop sound includes all of the second stop sound).

Further, each variable stop sound may not only have a different number of unit sounds, but also may have a different volume as described in the above embodiment. By doing so, there is an advantage that the difference between each fluctuating stop sound becomes clearer.

〇Specific example 3-2
Since the first to third periods described in the above embodiment are periods including two or more fluctuations, each fluctuation stop sound is output continuously over two or more fluctuations. Differently from this, in at least a part of the target period of a specific gaming state (the target period is a period including three or more consecutive fluctuations), the fluctuation stop sound changes for each fluctuation. (See Figure 18). In other words, during the target period, the stop sound change condition is satisfied every time one deviation variation ends. Furthermore, since the change in the fluctuation stop sound emphasizes to the player that the remaining number of times in the specific gaming state is decreasing, the above target period is the period that includes the final fluctuation in the specific gaming state. preferable.

For example, the variation stop sound should change for each variation from the state where the remaining number of times is 10 to the final variation of the specific game state (at least 10 types of variation stop sounds (1st stop sound to 10th stop sound) ). In accordance with the embodiment described above, during the target period, a change is made in which the volume gradually increases each time one fluctuation ends. By doing this, the fact that the end of the specific game state is approaching is emphasized by the change in the fluctuation stop sound of each fluctuation.

〇Specific example 3-3
It is assumed that the fluctuating stop sound is output, and at the same time, an image (hereinafter referred to as an effect image 40) corresponding to the type of the fluctuating stop sound is displayed. As in the above embodiment, if there are three types of variable stop sounds: a first stop sound, a second stop sound, and a third stop sound, the first effect image is used as the effect image 40 corresponding to each of the three types. 41 (see FIG. 19(b)), second effect image 42 (see FIG. 19(c)), and third effect image 43 (see FIG. 19(d)) (each effect image 40 has a different aspect from each other). ) is assumed to have been provided. Since the fluctuation stop sound is a sound indicating that the decorative pattern 80 has stopped fluctuating, it is preferable that the effect image 40 displayed together with this is displayed to accompany the decorative pattern 80 that has stopped fluctuating. . By performing a production that appeals to the "visual sense" as a supplement to a production that appeals to the "aural sense" as in this example, the fact that the fluctuating stop sound is changing is emphasized by the changing image.

If the configuration is such that the volume of the variable stop sound increases each time the stop sound change condition is satisfied as in the above embodiment, it is preferable that the effect image 40 changes accordingly. For example, the larger the fluctuation stop sound, the larger the corresponding effect image 40 (the wider the displayed range) is configured (see FIGS. 19(b) to 19(d)). By doing so, the volume of the fluctuating stop sound is visually emphasized.

〇Specific example 3-4
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the fluctuating stop sound can change based on the remaining number of times in a specific game state, but if the remaining number of times decreases every time the fluctuation ends and the end approaches, It is possible to configure the variable stop sound to change with a state other than the gaming state as the target state.

For example, a mission mode such as "do XX within 10 rotations" (an effect mode in which a jackpot is guaranteed if XX occurs within the displayed number of rotations) is well known. When transitioning to such a mission mode, the variable stop sound can change based on the remaining number of times (remaining number of fluctuations) until the mission mode ends. The stop sound change condition is set when the remaining number reaches a certain threshold, such as when the remaining number of times reaches a certain threshold, the first variable stop sound is output from 10 to 4 times, and the second variable stop sound is output from 3 times until the end. It is assumed that the following holds true, and the variable stop sound is set to change using this as an opportunity.

5) Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described 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 the pachinko gaming machine is utilized.

In the embodiment described above, a jackpot and a loss are set as the form of the lottery result, and a jackpot is obtained by a jackpot (a jackpot game is executed), but a jackpot can be obtained via a so-called small win. It can also be used as a thing. In this way, the gameplay allows you to win a jackpot via a small win (the gameplay of a so-called "type 2 gaming machine" where you can get a jackpot by entering the game ball into the bonus area (V area) that is opened when winning a small win) Since the equipment itself is well known, a detailed explanation will be omitted. If the setting is such that it leads to the acquisition of a jackpot (a setting in which a small win and a jackpot win are essentially the same), then what is the jackpot win described in the above embodiment? , including winning a small win (“jackpot” can be read as “small win”).

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

・Means 1-1
A movable body capable of performing a predetermined action is divided into a first half before the switching point and a second half after the switching point, and the length of the first half and the second half can change each time to perform a specific performance. If the length of the second half is T1 hours or more, the second half includes a basic performance that is not a performance that moves the movable body and a movable performance that moves the movable body. The gaming machine is characterized in that when the second half is executed and the length of the second half is less than the T1 time, the basic performance is executed in the second half, but the movable performance is not executed.
According to the gaming machine described above, since the movable effect is executed when the length of the second half is longer than T1 hours, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player feels that the second half is too long.

・Means 1-2
If the length of the second half is T2 hours or more, the basic performance, the movable performance, and an additional performance that is different from the basic performance and that is not a performance that moves the movable body in the second half are added. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, characterized in that a performance is executed. However, it is assumed that T2>T1.
In this way, if the latter half becomes even longer, an additional performance different from the basic performance may be performed.

・Means 1-3
The gaming machine according to means 1-2, wherein the movable performance is executed between the basic performance and the additional performance.
By doing this, the additional effects and the basic effects are clearly "separated" by the movable effects, so the effects in the second half will be rich in variety, and there is a risk that players will feel that the second half is too long. lower.

・Means 2-1
a display means having a display area in which a plurality of types of decorative patterns are displayed for notifying the winning/failure lottery results; and effect execution means for executing a fluctuating performance until a fluctuation stop point when a symbol combination is constructed and the fluctuation stops, and in the fluctuating performance, a plurality of images that are not the decorative symbols are displayed. A performance image that is displaced toward one of the image displacement directions may be displayed, and a display mode of the decorative pattern in the fluctuating performance in which the performance image is displayed is set to correspond to the image displacement direction. A game machine characterized in that image-based control can be executed.
According to the gaming machine described above, an interesting presentation form in which the direction of displacement of the presentation pattern and the display mode of the decorative pattern are related is realized.

・Means 2-2
During a predetermined period including the fluctuation start time, the decorative pattern fluctuates toward one of a plurality of fluctuation start directions, and the image corresponding control causes the fluctuation start direction to correspond to the image displacement direction. The gaming machine according to means 2-1, characterized in that the control is such that
By doing so, a performance form is realized in which the direction of displacement of the decorative pattern at the start of variation is related to the direction of displacement of the performance pattern.

・Means 2-3
The symbol combination displayed at the end of the variation is one of a plurality of combination display modes in which the display position of at least one of the plurality of decorative symbols constituting the symbol combination is different; The gaming machine according to means 2-1, wherein the image correspondence control is a control that makes the combination display mode correspond to the image displacement direction.
By doing so, a performance form is realized in which the display mode of the symbol combination indicating the winning/failure lottery result is related to the direction of displacement of the performance symbol.

・Means 3-1
A performance execution means for performing a fluctuating performance from when a plurality of types of decorative symbols start changing until they stop in a manner according to a win/fail lottery result, and a game state in which the game is played with the aim of winning the win/fail lottery result. a gaming state setting means capable of setting a normal gaming state and a specific gaming state more advantageous than the normal gaming state; and the decorative pattern stops changing in the fluctuating performance in the specific gaming state. and a sound output means for outputting a fluctuating stop sound when the specific game state is terminated when a termination condition is satisfied in which the winning/failure lottery results are unsuccessful a prescribed number of times in succession, A gaming machine characterized in that which of the plurality of types of variable stop sounds is output is determined based on a remaining number of times that a winning lottery is executed until a condition is satisfied.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to clearly indicate that the specific gaming state is progressing by changing the variable stop sound.

・Means 3-2
The plurality of types of fluctuating stop sounds have different volumes, and when the stop sound change condition that can be satisfied when the remaining number of times decreases, the fluctuating stop sounds increase in volume. The gaming machine according to means 3-1, characterized in that: changes.
By doing this, the sense of urgency that the end of the specific game state is approaching is expressed by increasing the volume of the variable stop sound.

・Means 3-3
The plurality of types of fluctuating stop sounds are composed of one or more unit sounds, the numbers of the unit sounds are different from each other, and the stop sounds can be realized when the remaining number of times decreases. The gaming machine according to means 3-1, characterized in that the fluctuating stop sound changes in a direction in which the number of unit sounds increases when a change condition is satisfied.
By doing this, the sense of urgency that the end of the specific game state is approaching becomes a performance form that is expressed by increasing the number of unit sounds that make up the variable stop sound.

・Means 3-4
During the fluctuating performance, a background music is output from the sound output means, and the fluctuating stop sound outputted in the previous fluctuating performance and a subsequent fluctuating performance following the previous fluctuating performance are outputted. Means 3-1 to 3-1, characterized in that even when the type of the fluctuating stop sound is different, the background music may be continuously output from the previous fluctuating performance to the next fluctuating performance. The gaming machine according to any one of 3-3.
Since the change in the fluctuation stop sound only indicates that the remaining number of times is decreasing, it is preferable to allow the change to occur even in a situation where the background music is continuously output.

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Claims (3)

a movable body capable of performing predetermined movements;
A performance execution means that executes a specific performance that is divided into a first half before the switching point and a second half after the switching point, and the length of the first half and the second half can change each time;
Equipped with
If the length of the second half is T1 hours or more, a basic performance that is not a performance that moves the movable body and a movable performance that moves the movable body are performed in the second half,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the length of the second half is less than the T1 time, the basic performance is executed in the second half, but the movable performance is not executed. If the length of the second half is T2 hours or more, the basic performance, the movable performance, and an additional performance that is different from the basic performance and is not a performance that moves the movable body in the second half are added. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a performance is executed.
However, it is assumed that T2>T1. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the movable performance is executed between the basic performance and the additional performance.

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