JP2024011695A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing amusement of a game by utilizing a notice performance.

SOLUTION: A game machine can execute an object notice performance for giving notice of occurrence of an object event in a varying performance from before the object event occurs and a corresponding performance that occur to occurrence timing of the object event as performances for composing the varying performance until multiple kinds of decorative patterns stop in a mode corresponding to a winning/losing lottery result after they start varying.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

COPYRIGHT: (C)2024,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine capable of executing a preview performance that foretells the occurrence of a predetermined event is known (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

JP2022-028034A

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game by using preview performances.

The gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, has the following effects as a performance that constitutes a fluctuating performance in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols start fluctuating until they stop in a manner according to the winning/failure lottery results. It is possible to execute a target preview performance that foretells that the target event will occur in the fluctuating performance before the target event occurs, and a corresponding performance that occurs in accordance with the timing of the occurrence of the target event. It is characterized by being possible.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by using preview effects.

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 aspect of a pending symbol. It is a diagram showing an example of a target preview performance and a corresponding performance. FIG. 6 is a diagram (continuation of FIG. 5) showing an example of a target preview performance and a corresponding performance. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-1. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-3. 9 is a diagram (continuation of FIG. 9) for explaining specific example 1-3. FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-4. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-5. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-6. FIG. It is a diagram for explaining stage images (each stage of progress production). It is a diagram showing an example of a progress performance in which the third stage is the final stage. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a progress performance in which the second stage is the final stage. It is a diagram showing an example of a progress performance in which the first stage is the final stage. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-1. (a) is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-2, and (b) is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-3. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-4. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-6. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a normal mode and a specific mode. 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. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-4. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-5. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-6.

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 performance 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 change (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "change" or "rotation") has started, the notification of the winning/losing lottery results has not been completed. The fluctuating pending symbol 71 corresponds to the winning lottery information (hereinafter sometimes referred to as pre-fluctuation pending information) for which the fluctuating presentation that notifies the winning lottery result has not started (hereinafter sometimes referred to as pre-fluctuation pending information). 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", since it is generally referred to as "the relevant fluctuating pending", etc. In the embodiment, it is defined as being 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 (special game state to be 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" (except when in a specific mode, which will be described in detail later). 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 to be a special jackpot, the details of which will be described later. On the other hand, when a winning combination of decorative symbols 80 including even numbers (decorative symbols 80 of "2", "4", and "6") is confirmed and displayed, it is not confirmed that it is a special 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 inform that the jackpot won during the subsequent jackpot game was a special 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 special 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 special 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).

In this embodiment, a normal gaming state and a special gaming state are set as gaming states (see FIG. 3). The special 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 special 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 special 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 special gaming state is a gaming state in which the player aims to win the jackpot through the second lottery. The special game 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 special jackpot are provided as jackpots. A normal jackpot is a jackpot that shifts to a normal gaming state after the jackpot game ends. A special jackpot is a jackpot that shifts to a special gaming state after the jackpot game ends. The jackpot obtained by winning the first lottery is a normal jackpot or a special jackpot. The jackpot obtained by winning the second lottery is a special 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 special jackpot. Since the special gaming state is a gaming state in which the player aims to win the second lottery, a jackpot obtained in the special gaming state is a special jackpot.

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

The special game state ends when the lottery result becomes a loss a predetermined number of times in succession. When the special gaming state ends, the game shifts to the normal gaming state. If a jackpot (special jackpot) is obtained before the player loses consecutively a predetermined number of times after entering the special game state, the player shifts to the special game 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 lottery before losing a predetermined number of times in succession after entering the special 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, special 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) Target preview performance and corresponding performance 2-1) Target preview performance In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, the target preview performance and the corresponding performance are displayed as performances that constitute the same fluctuating performance (fluctuation). It can occur. However, it may also be something that can occur as a performance that constitutes a performance during fluctuations in the special game state.

The target preview performance is to foretell that a target event will occur with the same fluctuation before the target event occurs. In this embodiment, the player's character, the ally character (indicated with the word "taste" in the drawings), transforms into a predetermined mode (see FIGS. 6(b) and 6(c)). ) is considered to be the target event. The target event occurs only in some fluctuations that meet a predetermined condition, and does not occur in every fluctuation. In addition, the probability that the lottery result will be a jackpot ((jackpot) reliability) is higher for a variation in which the target event occurs than for a variation in which the target event does not occur. In other words, the target event can be said to be a type of so-called chance up (direction). Furthermore, the target event is something that may occur even if the target preview effect does not occur in advance. In other words, this does not mean that it will not occur unless the target preview effect is executed with the same variation.

The target preview effect is such that an image (notice image 10) including a name suggesting a target event is displayed in the display area 911. The name indicating the target event may be any name that allows a player who has been playing the game continuously to some extent to understand that it refers to the event in question. In this embodiment, a preview image 10 including the words "transformation" is displayed (see FIG. 5(b)).

The timing at which the target preview performance occurs may be before the target event occurs. In this embodiment, the target preview effect occurs immediately after or simultaneously with the start of the fluctuation (see FIG. 5(a)). A player who sees this can sense that a target event (transformation of an ally character) may occur due to this change.

2-2) Corresponding performances and candidate performances (suggestive performances)
The corresponding effect is something that occurs in accordance with the timing of occurrence of the target event due to fluctuations in the occurrence of the target event (the corresponding effect is a different effect from the occurrence of the target event). If the player can sense that the corresponding effect is being executed at the same time as the target event occurs, there is a slight lag between the timing of the occurrence of the target event and the execution timing (start timing) of the corresponding effect. shall be allowed. The corresponding performance may be any type of performance as long as it indicates the reliability of the jackpot. The corresponding performance in this embodiment is a so-called pending change performance in which the aspect of the fluctuating pending symbol 71 changes.

As shown in FIG. 4, the mode of the pending symbol 70 is different from the normal mode 70n, which is a normal mode, and there are multiple modes that suggest that the jackpot reliability of the corresponding lottery result is higher than the normal mode 70n. A special aspect of the species 70s is set. In this embodiment, the special aspects 70s include a first special aspect 71s exhibiting a "blue" color, a second special aspect 72s exhibiting a "green" color, a third special aspect 73s exhibiting a "red" color, and a "rainbow" color. A fourth special aspect 74s exhibiting a color is provided (in the drawings, the color of each special aspect 70s is indicated by letters). The reliability of each special aspect 70s is high in the order of the first special aspect 71s, the second special aspect 72s, the third special aspect 73s, and the fourth special aspect 74s (the first special aspect 71s has the lowest reliability, The fourth special aspect 74s has the highest reliability). In addition, in this embodiment, when the fourth special mode 74s is reached, it is determined that the corresponding winning lottery result becomes a jackpot. The pending change performance that can occur as the above-mentioned corresponding performance is a performance in which the aspect of the pending symbol 70 changes in a direction that increases reliability.

The suggestive effect is executed during the same variation as the specific event and before the specific event occurs (that is, before the corresponding effect occurs). The suggestive performance is one that suggests in advance "candidates" (candidate performances) that may occur as corresponding performances. In this embodiment, "candidates" of the mode of the changing pending symbol 71 after the change are shown in advance. For example, if the "candidate" is a suggestive effect that suggests the first special mode 71s, second special mode 72s, and third special mode 73s, "blue" symbolizing the first special mode 71s A first candidate image 151 including a portion representing "green" symbolizing the second special aspect 72s, a second candidate image 152 including a portion representing "red" symbolizing the third special aspect 73s. A suggestion effect in which three candidate images 153 are displayed is executed (see FIGS. 5(c) to 6(b)). The number and combinations (patterns) of candidate images 15 may be configured to change each time a suggestion is made, or may be configured to be the same each time. Although not shown, a fourth candidate image corresponding to the fourth special mode 74s may be displayed.

In this embodiment, these candidate images 15 are displayed separately from the pending symbols 70 while the suggestion effect is being executed. Each candidate image 15 may include an element representing the mode (special mode 70s) of the pending symbol 70 after the corresponding change, but may include another element in addition to the element. This is because if there is only an element representing the special mode 70s itself, there is a high possibility that the candidate image 15 itself will be mistaken for the reserved symbol 70. In this embodiment, the candidate image 15 includes not only an element representing the state of the reserved symbol 70 itself after the change, but also an element such as a case (box) surrounding it.

The suggestion effect is displayed in the display area 911 so that the plurality of candidate images 15 are displaced over time. In this embodiment, the plurality of candidate images 15 are horizontally arranged, and the plurality of candidate images 15 are displaced in the horizontal direction (see FIGS. 5(c) to 6(b)). In other words, the direction in which the plurality of types of candidate images 15 are lined up is substantially the same as the direction in which they are displaced. Further, the plurality of types of candidate images 15 are displaced while maintaining their relative positional relationships with other candidate images 15. Since the suggestion performance in this embodiment is to suggest a candidate for a pending change performance that will occur as a corresponding performance (a future aspect of the pending symbol 71 during fluctuation), the candidate symbol is a candidate symbol in the vicinity of the pending symbol 70 (in this embodiment, Since the reserved symbols 70 are displayed along the lower edge of the display area 911, the candidate symbols are displayed in an area below the vertical center of the display area 911.

Which of the plurality of candidate performances will occur as the corresponding performance is determined in advance. In other words, since the corresponding performance is a pending change performance that changes the aspect of the fluctuating pending symbol 71 in a direction that increases reliability, it is necessary to consider whether or not the winning lottery result corresponding to the fluctuating pending symbol 71 will be a jackpot. , which mode (hereinafter referred to as the post-change mode) of the changing pending symbols 71 is determined internally in advance (in such a way that the player does not know).

The suggestion effect is a displacement speed of the candidate image 15 so that the candidate image 15 (hereinafter also referred to as the selected candidate image 15s) corresponding to the internally determined post-change mode is located at a predetermined position at a prescribed timing. etc. will be adjusted. For example, when the third special mode 73s is set as the post-change mode, the displacement speed, etc. of the candidate image 15 is adjusted so that the third candidate image 153 is located at a predetermined position at a specified timing. The prescribed timing is the timing at which the target event occurs, that is, in this embodiment, the timing at which an image of the ally character's transformation is displayed (because the player can feel that it is the same timing as the specific event occurs). (If any, some deviation is allowed) (see FIG. 6(b)).

Further, the predetermined position is near the fluctuating pending symbol 71 (in this embodiment, above the fluctuating pending symbol 71). In other words, it can be said that the candidate image 15 located at a predetermined position is closer to the pending symbol 71 during fluctuation than to any of the pending symbols 72 before fluctuation (see FIG. 6(b)). Since the corresponding performance is a pending change performance in which the aspect of the fluctuating pending symbol 71 changes, the selection candidate image 15s is made to accompany the fluctuating pending symbol 71 at a prescribed timing. That is, at the specified timing, one of the plurality of types of candidate images 15 (selected candidate image 15s) is displayed at a position closer to the fluctuating pending symbol 71 than the other candidate images 15.

Further, the predetermined position in this embodiment is also the position where the candidate image 15 overlaps the preview image 10. That is, when the candidate image 15 is located at the predetermined position, at least a portion of the preview image 10 is covered by the candidate image 15 located at the predetermined position (see FIG. 6(b)). In other words, the preview image 10 also functions as an indicator of a predetermined position.

In the suggestion effect according to the present embodiment, the plurality of candidate images 15 are displaced in order from the one with the lowest reliability of the corresponding special aspect 70s so as to reach a predetermined position. Immediately before the candidate image 15 reaches the predetermined position, a stirring effect occurs that suggests that the displacement of the candidate image 15 may stop there (see FIGS. 5(d) and 6(a)). Various specific aspects of the inciting performance can be considered. The displacement speed may be reduced just before a certain candidate image 15 reaches a predetermined position, or the candidate image 15 closest to the predetermined position may be made more conspicuous than other candidate images 15 (for example, the candidate image 15 closest to the predetermined position It is conceivable to make the candidate image 15 emit light. Such an inciting effect occurs one or more times, and when the selected candidate image 15s reaches a predetermined position, the displacement of the candidate image 15 ends (that is, the suggestive effect ends).

When the selection candidate image 15s reaches a predetermined position, a target event occurs. In this embodiment, an image in which the ally character transforms is displayed in the display area 911. At the same time, the fluctuating pending symbol 71 changes to a special mode 70s corresponding to the selection candidate image 15s. For example, if it is determined internally in advance that the third special mode 73s is the post-change mode, the third candidate image 153 is displayed at a predetermined position at a specified timing (see FIG. 6). b)), a pending change performance in which the fluctuating pending symbol 71 changes to the third special mode 73s occurs as a corresponding performance (see FIG. 6(c)). The hold change effect is a form of effect that emphasizes that the selection candidate image 15s has been generated as a result of stopping at a predetermined position. In this embodiment, a part of the selected candidate image 15s (an element representing the "color" of the pending after change) is displaced toward the fluctuating pending symbol 71, and the selected candidate image 15s is integrated with the fluctuating pending symbol 71. This is a pending change effect in which the state of the changing pending symbol 71 is changed after being displayed as if it had been changed.

In this embodiment, after the target event occurs, a super reach effect in which a transformed ally character and an enemy character fight is executed (see FIG. 6(d)). Although not shown, if the result of the lottery is a jackpot, the result will be that the ally character wins, and if it is a loss, the ally character will be defeated.

As described above, when the occurrence of a target event is foretold by the target preview effect (display of the preview image 10), the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment not only causes the target event to occur, but also displays the target event. An interesting game experience is realized in which a corresponding effect occurs in accordance with the timing of occurrence.

Furthermore, as in this embodiment, if a suggestion effect that suggests multiple types of candidate effects that may occur as corresponding effects is executed, one of the multiple types of candidate effects may be selected as soon as the target event occurs. You can have fun predicting what will happen in advance.

Particularly, in this embodiment, since the candidate effect corresponding to the candidate image 15 located at a predetermined position at the occurrence timing of the target event is executed as the corresponding effect, which candidate image 15 is selected while assuming the occurrence timing of the target event. You can enjoy it while predicting whether the performance will be executed as a corresponding performance.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the target preview performance and corresponding performance are improved, materialized, modified, etc. 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 1-1
The target preview performance is configured to indicate not only the target event but also a preliminary event that occurs before the target event occurs. Specifically, it is assumed that the preview image 10 includes a name suggesting a prior event in addition to a name suggesting a target event (see FIG. 7(a)). In a variation in which a target preview effect occurs, the target event occurs after the prior event occurs. Preferably, the preview image 10 includes an element indicating that a preliminary event will occur before the target event. For example, by including an "arrow" pointing from the name of the prior event to the name of the target event, it is possible to easily understand that the prior event occurs before the target event. In addition, in a variation in which the target preview performance is not executed, the configuration is such that even if a prior event occurs, the target event does not necessarily occur. In other words, the prior event does not promise the occurrence of the target event, but the configuration is such that variations may occur where the prior event occurs but the target event does not occur.

The prior event may be any event that can occur before the target event. For example, if the target event is the transformation of an ally character as explained in the above embodiment, and the configuration is such that the target event has a possibility of occurring after a reach is established, then the target event "transformation" ” and a preview image 10 (see FIG. 7(a)) including the name “Reach” representing a prior event is displayed. After the target preview performance, the advance event "reach" occurs (see FIG. 7(b)), and then the target event "transformation" of the ally character occurs (see FIG. 7(c)). A corresponding effect is also generated in accordance with the timing of occurrence of the target event (see FIG. 7(d)).

By doing as in this example, the target event will occur because the target preview effect (preview image 10) not only predicts that the target event will occur but also that a preliminary event will occur before it. Timing becomes easier to predict. The timing at which the target event occurs is a factor that determines the content of the corresponding performance (the type of candidate performance to be executed as the corresponding performance) and is something that players should pay attention to. Since the event is predicted to occur, after the pre-event occurs, the player can enjoy the performance while knowing that the target event will occur soon.

〇Specific example 1-2
The target preview performance is configured to indicate not only the target event but also subsequent events that occur after the target event occurs. Specifically, it is assumed that the preview image 10 includes a name suggesting a subsequent event in addition to a name suggesting a target event (see FIG. 8(a)). In a variation in which a target preview effect occurs, a subsequent event occurs after the target event occurs. Preferably, the preview image 10 includes an element indicating that a subsequent event will occur after the target event. For example, by including an "arrow" pointing from the name representing the target event to the name representing the subsequent event, it is possible to easily understand that the subsequent event occurs after the target event. In addition, in a variation in which the target preview effect is not executed, the configuration is such that even if the target event occurs, the subsequent event does not necessarily occur. In other words, the target event does not promise the occurrence of the subsequent event, but the configuration is such that variations may occur in which the target event occurs but ends without the subsequent event occurring.

The subsequent event may be any event that can occur after the target event. For example, if the target event is the transformation of an ally character as explained in the above embodiment, and one of multiple types of super reach effects (SP) occurs after the target event, the multiple types of super reach effects (SP) occur. The configuration is such that any of the super reach effects may be shown as a subsequent event. That is, it is assumed that a preview image 10 is displayed that includes "transformation" representing the target event and a name representing one of multiple types of super reach effects (for example, a name such as "○○ SP") (see FIG. 8(a). )reference). After the target preview performance, the target event "transformation" of the ally character occurs (see FIG. 8(b)). A corresponding effect is also generated in accordance with the timing of occurrence of the target event (see FIG. 8(c)). After that, a super reach performance (a performance named "○○ SP"), which is a post-event, occurs (see FIG. 8(d)).

By doing as in this example, the target preview effect (preview image 10) not only foretells that the target event will occur, but also foretells that the subsequent event will occur after the target event. The gameplay is that you can know the development of the game in advance.

〇Specific example 1-3
The target preview effect (preview image 10) shows both the pre-event explained in the above specific example 1-1 and the post-event explained in the above specific example 1-2. In other words, events that occur before and after the occurrence of the target event are shown in advance in the variation in which the target preview effect occurs. Preferably, the preview image 10 includes an element indicating that a pre-event will occur before the target event, and an element indicating that a post-event will occur after the target event. For example, it is conceivable to include an "arrow" pointing from the pre-event to the post-event, and to display the target event between the pre-event and the post-event (see FIG. 9(a)). After the target preview performance has started (see Figure 9(a)), the pre-event (see Figure 9(b)), the target event (see Figure 10(a)), and the post-event (see Figure 10(c)) are displayed with the same variation. ) will occur in this order.

In the case of this example, the preview image 10 also looks like a signboard installed at a "station" (a signboard including the name of the station where the signboard is installed and the names of the stations before and after it) (see FIG. 9(a)). reference). Therefore, it is preferable that the suggestive effect be something that represents a "train." For example, it is assumed that the candidate image 15 is executed as a suggestion that a train is moving, with the candidate image 15 representing "freight" (see FIGS. 9(b) to 10(a)). Then, a type of corresponding effect is generated according to the candidate image 15 (selected candidate image 15s) (see FIG. 10(a)), which is "cargo", which was located at a predetermined position at the timing when the target event occurred (see FIG. 10(a)). 10(b)). By doing this, the target preview effect in which the preview image 10 depicting a "station" signboard is displayed and the suggestive performance in which a plurality of candidate images 15 depicting a "train" are displayed are related to each other. It becomes a form of performance.

〇Specific example 1-4
The target event to be announced by the target preview performance may change each time. In other words, any one of the multiple types of candidate events (multiple types of events that may occur during the fluctuating performance) is assumed to be the target event. Since the timing of occurrence of the target event differs depending on the content of the target event, a game feature is realized in which the timing at which the corresponding performance occurs also differs depending on the content of the target event.

If the configuration is such that the pre-event and post-event as explained in the above specific examples 1-1 to 1-3 are shown in the target preview performance, the pre-event and post-event will be displayed depending on the event selected as the target event. This means that what is considered an event is also different. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which a certain event may be shown as a target event, or may be shown as a pre-event or a post-event. For example, as in Specific Example 1-3, in the case of a target preview effect in which a preview image 10 showing a pre-event, a target event, and a post-event is displayed, four or more types of candidates that can be displayed as these events are provided. shall be provided. It is assumed that the timing at which these events can occur due to a single change is determined. For example, assume that there are five types of candidates, event A, event B, event C, event D, and event E, in descending order of possible timing of occurrence (see FIG. 11(a)). In such a case, the preview image 10 (see FIG. 11 (b-1)) in which "event A is a prior event, event B is a target event, and event C is a subsequent event", "event B is a prior event, event C is a subsequent event", etc. Preview image 10 where "C is the target event, event D is the post-event" (see Figure 11 (b-2)), Preview image where "event C is the pre-event, event D is the target event, and event E is the post-event" 10 (see FIG. 11(b-3)) can be displayed as the target preview effect.

〇Specific example 1-5
The suggestion effect in the above embodiment is one in which multiple types of candidate images 15 are displaced over time, and the suggestion effect corresponds to the candidate image 15 (selected candidate image 15s) located at a predetermined position at the timing of occurrence of the target event. Although it has been explained that this occurs as a corresponding effect, which one of the plurality of candidate images 15 was selected (which one became the selected candidate image 15s) is related to the timing of occurrence of the target event. It is also possible to have a configuration different from the above embodiment as long as it is shown in the figure. For example, the following configuration may be considered.

As a suggested effect, multiple types of candidate images 15 indicating candidate effects that may occur as a corresponding effect are displayed (see FIG. 12(a)). Any one of the plurality of candidate images 15 is placed in an emphasized state that is more emphasized (made more conspicuous) than the other candidate images 15 . For example, when the cursor C is placed on one of the candidate images 15, that candidate image 15 is placed in an emphasized state (see FIG. 12(b)). Other ways to create an emphasized state include making one of the candidate images 15 brighter than the other candidate images 15, or displaying one of the candidate images 15 in color while displaying the other candidate image 15 in monochrome. It will be done.

In the suggestive effect (before the target event occurs), the candidate image 15 in the emphasized state changes over time (see FIG. 12(b)). Then, a candidate effect corresponding to the candidate image 15 (see FIG. 12(c)) that is in an emphasized state at the timing of occurrence of the target event is generated as a corresponding effect (see FIG. 12(d)). In other words, the cursor C stops at the timing of occurrence of the target event, and the candidate performance on which the cursor C is placed actually occurs as the corresponding performance. If the change in the highlighted candidate image 15 is treated as if it were a "roulette" game, the result would be an effect in which the timing at which the roulette wheel stops is determined to be the timing at which the target event occurs.

〇Specific example 1-6
Although it has been explained that the corresponding effect in the above embodiment is a different effect from the target event, it is assumed that something related to the target event occurs as the corresponding effect. For example, the target event is a comprehensive concept (superordinate concept) of multiple types of candidate performances, and the corresponding performance, which is one of the multiple types of candidate performances, is a concrete embodiment of the target event (lower concept). shall be.

As in the above embodiment, it is assumed that the target event is the transformation of an ally character. The modes of transformation include a mode of transforming into a "blue" character, a mode of transforming into a "green" character, and a mode of transforming into a "red" character (see FIG. 13(c). If a target event occurs, one of the modes shall be used. Each of these aspects is set as a candidate performance, and any one of them is assumed to actually occur as a corresponding performance. In other words, ``Candidate performance ``Blue'''' transforms into a ``Blue'' character, ``Candidate performance ``Green'' transforms into a ``Green'' character, and ``Candidate performance ``Red'' transforms into a ``Red'' character. Three candidate images 15 associated with each of the three types are displayed (see FIG. 13(a)), and a selected candidate image 15s is located at a predetermined position at the timing at which the target event should occur (see FIG. 13(b)). It is assumed that the character transforms into a mode (color) corresponding to (see FIG. 13(c)). The reliability of the jackpot varies depending on the color of the transformed character (which color the character will be given is determined internally in advance based on the results of the lottery).

3) Progress performance 3-1) Basic configuration of progress performance The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute a progress performance as a performance that constitutes a fluctuating performance in the normal gaming state. However, the progress performance may be executed as part of the fluctuating performance in the special game state.

The progress performance is divided into a plurality of stages, and the more the stage progresses, the higher the probability that an event advantageous to the player will occur. In other words, it is a so-called step-up performance. In this embodiment, the process is divided into three steps: first stage to third stage. Note that the state before progression to the first stage is sometimes referred to as an initial stage (stage 0). It can be said that the initial stage is a state in which the player does not know whether or not a progress performance will occur.

Each stage of the progress performance is associated with a unique performance element (performance mode) that is different from other stages. In this embodiment, each stage is associated with a "color" that is different from other stages. The first stage is "blue", the second stage is "green", and the third stage is "red". At each stage of the progress performance, a predetermined performance image (stage image 20) is displayed. In the first stage, the first stage image 21 exhibits blue color (see FIG. 14(a)), in the second stage, the second stage image 22 exhibits green color (see FIG. 14(b)), and in the third stage, the second stage image 22 exhibits red color. A three-stage image 23 (see FIG. 14(c)) is displayed. In other words, the colors of the stage image 20 represent the colors associated with each stage. Note that in the drawings, the color of the staged image 20 is represented by characters.

3-2) Trigger for progress of the progress production The progress production is a production using the decorative pattern 80. As described above, in this embodiment, three decorative patterns 80 (left decorative pattern 80L, right decorative pattern 80R, and middle decorative pattern 80C) (design combination), the winning/failure lottery result is notified. In the progress performance, there is a possibility that the variation of one decorative pattern group 80g stops or pseudo-stops, and the stage progresses every time the decorative pattern 80 selected from the one decorative pattern group 80g is shown. In other words, the display of any one of the left decorative pattern 80L, right decorative pattern 80R, and middle decorative pattern 80C is an opportunity for the stage to potentially progress. This means that there are a total of three opportunities for a stage to progress in one change (hereinafter referred to as progress opportunities). In this embodiment, there is a possibility that only one stage will progress in one progress opportunity. In other words, one progression trigger is either the progression of one stage occurs or the stage does not progress.

3-3) Progress mode of progress effect When the progress effect progresses, a stage image 20 corresponding to the stage after progress (after step-up) is displayed. That is, when progressing from the initial stage to the first stage, the first stage image 21 (blue) is used, and when progressing from the first stage to the second stage, the second stage image 22 (green) is used as the second stage image. When proceeding to the third stage, a third stage image 23 (red) is displayed. In this embodiment, each stage image 20 is displayed in association with the decorative pattern 80 in which the variation of one decorative pattern group 80g is stopped or pseudo-stopped. Therefore, each stage image 20 functions to represent the "color" of the accompanying decorative pattern 80. The decorative pattern 80 itself may be temporarily changed to a color corresponding to each stage image 20.

In the present embodiment, in the variation in which the progress effect occurs, the left decorative pattern 80L → right decorative pattern 80R → middle decorative pattern 80C are shown in the order (this order can be changed as appropriate). Therefore, when the first advancement opportunity is reached, one of the left decorative symbols 80L is displayed, when the second advancement opportunity is reached, both the left decorative symbol 80L and the right decorative symbol 80R are displayed, and when the third advancement opportunity is reached, the left decorative symbol 80L and the right decorative symbol 80L are displayed. The decorative pattern 80R and the medium decorative pattern 80C are in a stopped or pseudo-stopped state. Each stage image 20 is displayed so as to accompany all the symbols that are stopped or pseudo-stopped when the progression opportunity is reached each time. In other words, when the first advancement opportunity is reached, one of the left decorative symbols 80L is used, when the second advancement opportunity is reached, the left decorative symbol 80L and the right decorative symbol 80R are used, and when the third advancement opportunity is reached, the left decorative symbol 80L is used. , the right decorative pattern 80R, and the middle decorative pattern 80C are accompanied by the staged images 20 (see FIGS. 15 to 17). In other words, the number of target symbols accompanied by the stage image 20 is one when the first progression opportunity is reached, two when the second progression opportunity is reached, three when the third progression opportunity is reached, and so on. In addition, it is said to be a production form that is linked to the order of progression opportunities.

The end point of the fluctuating performance (the time of stopping the fluctuation) is the ending point of the progressing performance. In other words, when all three progression opportunities are completed (at the time when the third progression opportunity is reached), the outcome of the progression performance is known. Hereinafter, the stage at the conclusion of the progress presentation may be referred to as the "final stage." In this embodiment, the progress effect occurs during a losing variation and does not occur during a winning variation. In other words, the progress performance does not imply the reliability of the jackpot of the winning/failure lottery results that correspond to the fluctuations that include the progression performance, but rather the success/failure lottery results (hereinafter referred to as target This indicates the reliability of the jackpot (sometimes referred to as the winning lottery result). This means that the more the stage of the progress performance progresses, the higher the probability that an event advantageous to the player will occur, such as the result of the target winning/failure lottery becoming a jackpot. In this way, since the progress effect is generated by the change in the number of misses, the symbol combination of the left decorative pattern 80L, the right decorative pattern 80R, and the middle decorative pattern 80C, which is indicated by the completion of three progress opportunities, will result in a loss. The combination shown is shown.

Which stage is the final stage of the progress performance is determined in advance internally (in such a way that the player does not know) based on the target success/failure lottery results. If it is determined that the third stage is the final stage, the stage progresses at all of the first to third progression opportunities, as shown in FIG. At the first progression opportunity when the left decorative pattern 80L is shown, the first stage image 21 (blue) is displayed along with the left decorative pattern 80L (see FIG. 15(b)). At the second progression opportunity when the right decorative pattern 80R is shown, the second stage image 22 (green) is displayed along with the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R (see FIG. 15(c)). In other words, the left decorative pattern 80L changes from blue to green. At the third progression opportunity when the medium decorative pattern 80C is shown, the third stage image 23 (red) is displayed along with all three decorative patterns 80 (see FIG. 15(d)). That is, for the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R, a change from green to red occurs.

If it is determined that the second stage is the final stage, the stage progresses at two of the first to third progression opportunities. In other words, "step progression on the first and second times (no progress on the third time)", "step progression on the first and third times (no progress on the second time)", "step progression on the second and third times (no progress)" (The process does not progress the first time.) For example, a progression effect that "progresses step by step on the first and second times (does not progress on the third time)" is as shown in FIG. 16. At the first progression opportunity when the left decorative pattern 80L is shown, the first stage image 21 (blue) is displayed along with the left decorative pattern 80L (see FIG. 16(b)). At the second progression opportunity when the right decorative pattern 80R is shown, the second stage image 22 (green) is displayed along with the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R (see FIG. 16(c)). In other words, the left decorative pattern 80L changes from blue to green. At the third progression opportunity when the medium decorative pattern 80C is shown, the second stage image 22 (green) is displayed along with all three decorative patterns 80 (see FIG. 16(d)). In other words, for the left decorative pattern 80L and right decorative pattern 80R that have already been shown before reaching the third progression opportunity, the accompanying second stage image 22 (green) is maintained, and while they are newly shown. The same second stage image 22 (green) is also displayed for the decorative pattern 80C.

If it is determined that the first stage is the final stage, the stage progresses at one of the first to third progression opportunities. In other words, "Step progression on the first time (no progress on the second and third times)", "Step progress on the second time (no progress on the first and third times)", "Step progression on the third time (no progress on the first and third times)" It will not progress the second time). For example, a progression effect that "proceeds step by step the second time (does not progress the first or third time)" is as shown in FIG. 17. At the first progression opportunity when the left decorative pattern 80L is shown, the left decorative pattern 80L is simply shown as is (none of the stage images 20 is displayed) (see FIG. 17(b)). At the second progression opportunity when the right decorative pattern 80R is shown, the first stage image 21 (blue) is displayed along with the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R (see FIG. 17(c)). In other words, for the left decorative pattern 80L, a change from no stage image to blue occurs. At the third progression opportunity when the medium decorative pattern 80C is shown, the first stage image 21 (blue) is displayed along with all three decorative patterns 80 (see FIG. 17(d)). In other words, for the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R that have already been shown before the third progression opportunity, the accompanying first stage image 21 (blue) is maintained, and while they are newly shown, the accompanying first stage image 21 (blue) is maintained. The same first stage image 21 (blue) is also displayed for the decorative pattern 80C.

As explained above, in the progress performance, in a state where two or more decorative patterns 80 are shown, the types of the staged images 20 associated with one decorative pattern 80 and the staged images 20 associated with another decorative pattern 80 are different. (different ``colors''). As the stages progress, the accompanying stage images 20 for all of the two or more decorative patterns 80 change (changes in "color" occur). Therefore, no matter what the circumstances leading to the conclusion of the progress performance are, the types (colors) of the stage images 20 associated with the three decorative patterns 80 constituting the losing combination indicate the final stage.

3-4) Conclusion of progress performance and reflection on pending symbols After the progress performance ends, a post-performance whose content corresponds to the final stage of the progress performance occurs. In this embodiment, as a subsequent performance, a reservation change performance is generated in which the aspect of the reservation symbol 70 (hereinafter also referred to as a target reservation symbol) that corresponds to the target success/failure lottery result changes. That is, the conclusion of the progress performance is reflected in the form of the target pending symbol. By changing the aspect of the target pending symbol in this way, it is shown that the reliability of the jackpot of the target win/fail lottery result has increased.

The state of the target pending symbol after the change corresponds to the final stage of the progress performance. In this embodiment, the color of the stage image 20 and the color of the target pending symbol after the change are associated with each other. That is, the final stage is the first stage (first stage image 21 (blue)) (see FIG. 17(d)). If so, the target pending symbol changes to the first special mode 71s (blue) (see FIG. 17(e)). If the final stage is the second stage (second stage image 22 (green)) (see FIG. 16(d)), the target pending symbol changes to the second special mode 72s (green) (see FIG. 16(e)). ). If the final stage is the third stage (third stage image 23 (red)) (see FIG. 15(d)), the target pending symbol changes to the third special mode 73s (red) (see FIG. 15(e)) ). Since the reliability increases in the order of the first special mode 71s, the second special mode 72s, and the third special mode 73s, it means that the more the stage of the progress performance progresses, the higher the expectations for the target success/failure lottery result.

In addition, in this embodiment, the end of the progress performance means that the fluctuation including the progress performance ends (missing is notified), so the target pending symbol is the pre-variation pending symbol 72 (the progress performance is This means any of the pre-variation pending symbols 72) in the executed variation. In this embodiment, the pre-fluctuation pending symbol 72 (the pre-fluctuation pending symbol 72 with the earliest consumption order), which is the next variation to which the progression performance is executed, is the target pending symbol (FIGS. 15 to 17) reference). By doing this, the progress performance can display the winning/fail lottery results corresponding to the fluctuations that start immediately after the progress performance ends (see Figures 15(f), 16(f), and 17(f)). It becomes suggestive.

In this way, the progress performance in this embodiment has the possibility of progressing to a stage each time the decorative symbols 80 constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the win/fail lottery result are shown, and how far the stage progresses is determined. This indicates the probability that an event advantageous to the player will occur (in this embodiment, the jackpot reliability of the target winning/failure lottery results). In other words, it is a novel and interesting production in which the symbols forming the symbol combination are revealed and there is a possibility that a step-up will occur.

As a suggestion from such a pattern combination, it is known that all the decorative patterns 80 constituting the pattern combination are of the same color, and the reliability is suggested by the color (suggestion by so-called same-color chance eyes). However, in such a configuration, the color of the first stopped or pseudo-stopped symbol determines the color when a chance roll is formed (the reliability when a chance roll is formed). There was a problem. In this embodiment, there is a possibility that the elements (colors) indicating reliability will progress until the last decorative pattern 80 is revealed, so it is a performance form that you cannot take your eyes off until the last decorative pattern 80 is shown. It can be done.

Hereinafter, specific examples of improving, embodying, modifying, etc. the matters related to the above-mentioned progress presentation will be explained. 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
In the progress performance in the above embodiment, it has been explained that there is a possibility of progressing to one stage in one progression opportunity, but it is also possible to progress to two or more stages in one progression opportunity. Good (see FIG. 18 (FIG. 18 shows an example of progressing to two stages (blue → red) at the third progression opportunity (FIG. 18(d)))). By doing this, it is possible to create a performance form in which the final stage can be expected to be highly reliable up to the last opportunity to proceed.

However, as in the above embodiment, "number of progression opportunities (3 times) = number of stages (3 stages)", and the configuration is such that there is a possibility of progressing to only one stage in one progression trigger. In this way, it is possible to create an easy-to-understand presentation form in which the stage progresses to the highest stage (third stage) when all progression opportunities advance (if no progression opportunities are missed). .

〇Specific example 2-2
The progression trigger in the progression effect is when a certain kind of decorative pattern 80 constituting the pattern combination is shown (stopped or pseudo-stopped). Depending on the type of the decorative pattern 80, the probability that the stage progresses will occur at the progress opportunity is different. For example, since the various decorative patterns 80 include numbers indicating their types, the progress of the stage is faster when an odd-numbered decorative pattern 80 is shown than when an even-numbered decorative pattern 80 is shown. The setting is such that the probability of occurrence is high (see FIG. 19(a)).

A decorative pattern 80 that determines the progression of stages may be provided. For example, when the decorative pattern 80 of "7" is shown, the progression of the stage is determined (in the case of other decorative symbols 80, the stage does not necessarily progress).

Immediately before the variation of the decorative symbols 80 (decorative symbol group 80g) stops or pseudo-stops, the variation speed decreases, so the player can grasp which type of decorative symbol 80 is likely to be selected. By doing as in this example, since it is preferable for the player to be shown a decorative pattern 80 that has a high probability of progressing, a decorative pattern that is likely to be selected (is likely to stop or pseudo-stop) 80 types of gameplay are realized that will attract the attention of players.

〇Specific example 2-3
In the case of setting as in the above specific example 2-1, when a stage progresses due to a progression trigger, the expected value of the number of stages to progress will differ depending on the type of decorative pattern 80 shown at the progression trigger. shall be taken as a thing. For example, the probability of progressing to two or more stages when an odd-numbered decorative pattern 80 is shown is higher than the probability of progressing to two or more stages when an even-numbered decorative pattern 80 is shown (FIG. 19(b) )reference).

A decorative pattern 80 that determines the progression of two or more stages may be provided. For example, when the decorative pattern 80 of "7" is shown, the progression is determined to be two or more stages (in the case of other decorative symbols 80, the progression is not necessarily two or more stages).

Immediately before the variation of the decorative symbols 80 (decorative symbol group 80g) stops or pseudo-stops, the variation speed decreases, so the player can grasp which type of decorative symbol 80 is likely to be selected. By doing as in this example, since it is preferable for the player to be shown the decorative pattern 80 that has a high probability of progressing through more stages, it is possible to avoid situations where the player is likely to select it (stop or pseudo-stop). A game feature in which the player will pay attention to a certain type of decorative pattern 80 is realized.

〇Specific example 2-4
It is assumed that the type of stage image 20 displayed as the stage progresses when a certain decorative pattern 80 stops or pseudo-stops is maintained until the end of the progress effect. For example, a progress performance that progresses to the third stage has the following structure. At the first progression opportunity when the left decorative pattern 80L is shown, the first stage image 21 (blue) is displayed along with the left decorative pattern 80L (see FIG. 20(b)). At the second progression opportunity when the right decorative pattern 80R is shown, the second stage image 22 (green) is displayed accompanying the right decorative pattern 80R, but the first stage image 21 (blue) is accompanied by the left decorative pattern 80L. What is being done is maintained (see FIG. 20(c)). At the third progression opportunity when the medium decorative pattern 80C is shown, the third stage image 23 (red) is displayed along with the medium decorative pattern 80C, but the first stage image 21 (blue) is displayed on the left decorative pattern 80L. The fact that the second stage image 22 (green) is attached to the right decorative pattern 80R is maintained (see FIG. 20(d)).

By doing as in this example, even if the progress performance progresses, it is possible to grasp which stage it has progressed to based on the progress trigger when each decorative pattern 80 is shown. In the above example, even if the middle decorative pattern 80C is shown (the state of FIG. 20(d)), the progress trigger when the left decorative pattern 80L is shown (the first progress trigger) is the first one. It can be understood from the first stage image 21 that the progression to the stage has occurred, and the progression to the second stage has occurred at the progression trigger when the right decorative pattern 80R is shown (the second progression trigger). This can be understood from the second stage image 22. Further, it is possible to understand that the third stage has been reached (the final stage) by the third stage image 23 accompanying the decorative pattern 80 shown last (medium decorative pattern 80C).

However, as in the above embodiment, when the stage progresses, the aspect of the stage image 20 changes (steps up) for all the decorative patterns 80 shown at that time, so that the current This has the advantage that the degree of progress of the process becomes clear.

〇Specific example 2-5
In the embodiment described above, one progress performance ends when the three decorative symbols 80 constituting the losing combination are definitively displayed (at the time the fluctuations are stopped). Differently from this, one progress performance may be configured to end when the three decorative patterns 80 are pseudo-stopped. That is, a configuration may be adopted in which the progress performance reaches its conclusion in the middle of a fluctuating performance in which the three decorative symbols 80 are pseudo-stopped, and then the three decorative symbols 80 start varying again.

In the case of this example, it is possible to create a configuration in which a pending change performance in which the aspect of the fluctuating pending symbol 71 changes depending on the degree of progress (final stage) of the progress performance is generated. Since the variation does not end when the progress performance ends, the outcome of the progress performance can be reflected in the mode of the pending symbols 71 during fluctuation.

〇Specific example 2-6
It may also be possible to allow the progression effect to occur over two or more variations. For example, the previous variation progresses to the second stage (see Figures 21(a) to (d)), and what has progressed to the second stage is carried over to the next variation, and the next variation progresses to the second stage (see Figure 21 (a) to (d)). It may be possible to generate a progress effect such as progressing to a stage (see FIGS. 21(e) to (h)).

In the case of this example, it is preferable to indicate at the beginning of the next variation that the stage progressed in the previous variation is maintained. For example, if the previous variation progresses to the second stage as in the example described above, at the beginning of the previous variation (in a state where none of the decorative patterns 80 are stopped or pseudo-stopped), the green color All the decorative patterns 80 (decorative pattern group 80g) are brought into a state of fluctuation while the two-progress image 22 is displayed (see FIG. 21(e)).

By doing as in this example, it becomes a performance form in which the player expects that the progress performance will continue even in the next variation. Furthermore, since the number of times the decorative pattern 80 stops or pseudo-stops increases (six times in total if there are two changes), it is possible to increase the opportunity for the progress performance to proceed.

4) Specific mode 4-1) Production mode The concept of ``production mode'' (also referred to as ``stage'', etc.) is used as an element that controls the content of the production during fluctuation (such ``(production) mode'') The concept itself is well known). The content of the fluctuating performance is determined based on the currently set performance mode. The normal mode and specific mode described below are performance modes that can be set in the normal game state, but may also be performance modes that can be set in the special game state.

4-2) Normal mode and specific mode In this embodiment, the production modes are normal mode (first mode) (see FIGS. 22(a) and (b)) and specific mode (second mode) (FIG. 22(c)). )(d)) is provided. Note that modes other than this may be provided. The normal mode is the normal performance mode. The probability that the fluctuating performance in the normal mode will be executed is higher than the probability that the fluctuating performance in the specific mode will be executed. Furthermore, the above-mentioned "target preview performance and corresponding performance" and "progress performance" can occur in the fluctuating performance when the normal mode is set, but will occur when the specific mode is set. Never.

The normal mode and the specific mode differ in the number of types of decorative patterns 80 that notify the winning/failure lottery results. The normal mode is an effect mode in which winning/failing lottery results are shown based on symbol combinations selected from among the N types of decorative symbols 80. The specific mode is an effect mode in which a winning/failure lottery result is shown based on a symbol combination selected from M types (N>M) of decorative symbols 80.

In this embodiment, the normal mode is a production mode (production mode where N=7) in which seven types of decorative patterns 80 including any of the numbers "1" to "7" are displayed (Fig. 22(a) )reference). Specifically, each of the three decorative pattern groups 80g includes the seven types of decorative patterns 80, and the winning/failure lottery result is shown based on the pattern combination selected and shown from each of the three decorative pattern groups 80g. It is. On the other hand, the specific mode is a production mode (production mode where M=3) in which three types of decorative patterns 80 including any of the numbers "1" to "3" are displayed (see FIG. 22(d)). . Specifically, each of the three decorative pattern groups 80g includes the three types of decorative patterns 80, and the winning/failure lottery result is shown based on the pattern combination selected and shown from each of the three decorative pattern groups 80g. It is.

The numbers included in each decorative pattern 80 are identification elements for determining the type of the pattern (if the numbers are the same, the pattern is of the same type, and if the numbers are different, it is a different type of pattern). Each of the decorative patterns 80 (each of the decorative patterns 80 "1" to "3") includes the same identification element as any of the N types of decorative patterns 80 displayed in the normal mode. In other words, all of the M types of decorative patterns 80 displayed in the specific mode can also be displayed in the normal mode.

In particular, in this embodiment, the plurality of types of decorative patterns 80 include numbers as identification elements, and in both the normal mode and the specific mode, the numbers are sequentially arranged starting from the minimum value ("1" in this embodiment). Line up (increase by 1). Therefore, the maximum value of the number is also different between the normal mode where there are relatively many types of symbols and the specific mode where there are relatively few types of symbols. Therefore, the specific mode has the advantage that it is easier to understand that it is a production mode in which fewer types of decorative patterns 80 are displayed than the normal mode (it is easier to notice that it is in the specific mode).

In this embodiment, the normal mode and the specific mode refer to the background image 30 displayed as the background of the decorative pattern 80 (illustration of the background image 30 is omitted in drawings other than those for explaining the production mode). ) are also different. In the normal mode, a normal background image 30n (see FIGS. 22(a) and 22(b)) is displayed, and in the specific mode, a specific background image 30s (see FIGS. 22(c) and 22(d)) is displayed. The normal background image 30n and the specific background image 30s may have any specific form as long as the player can recognize that they are different background images 30 from each other. In this embodiment, the normal background image 30n represents "day" and the specific background image 30s represents "night".

4-3) Increased chances with specific modes The probability that the winning/failure lottery result will be a jackpot is higher when the fluctuating performance of the specific mode is executed than when the fluctuating performance of the normal mode is executed (jackpot reliability ) is high. In other words, shifting to a specific mode is considered to increase your chances. In the present embodiment, the change immediately before the change that increases the chance is set to the normal mode, and the mode is shifted to the specific mode when the change ends (starts with the start of the next change). In other words, the occurrence of a transition from the normal mode to the specific mode is considered to be a chance up (in FIG. 22, the reserved symbols 70 corresponding to the winning/failure lottery results that are subject to the chance up are indicated with "C") ).

Here, at the start of the variation when the mode is shifted to the specific mode, a predetermined combination of decorative patterns 80 (hereinafter referred to as a standby combination) is displayed. Generally, the combination of decorative symbols 80 whose failure was reported in the previous variation remains displayed as is at the start of the next variation, and the variation is usually started with that combination. However, as mentioned above, since the specific mode is a production mode in which the number of types of decorative patterns 80 to be displayed is small, the pattern combination (Fig. 22(b) (see) may include a pattern (in this embodiment, any one of the decorative patterns 80 "4" to "7") that is not displayed in the specific mode. Therefore, when transitioning from the normal mode to the specific mode, a predetermined standby combination is displayed at the start of the change to the specific mode. The standby combination is a combination of decorative patterns 80 of a type that can be displayed in a specific mode. In other words, it is a combination using decorative patterns 80 of "1" to "3". In this embodiment, the combinations arranged in the order of "1, 2, 3" from the left are the standby combinations (see FIG. 22(c)). In addition, in order to prevent the lottery result from being mistaken as a jackpot, the standby combination is not a set of three of the same decorative symbols 80.

In this way, in this embodiment, when the production mode shifts to a specific mode, there is an expectation of winning a jackpot, but in the specific mode, the number of types of decorative patterns 80 displayed is smaller than in the normal mode. It seems that a winning combination (a set of three of the same decorative pattern 80) is likely to be created. In other words, the specific mode clearly indicates that the player can expect to win a jackpot based on the number of types of decorative symbols 80 displayed.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the above-mentioned specific mode are improved, materialized, modified, etc. will be explained. 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 configuration is such that a look-ahead effect using a specific mode can occur. Since the look-ahead performance itself is well known, it will be briefly explained. A look-ahead effect means that the probability that a certain win/fail lottery result (target win/fail lottery result) becomes a jackpot is increased (the probability of a jackpot is higher than when the look-ahead effect does not occur) corresponds to the target win/fail lottery result. This is suggested using one or more previous fluctuating performances (previous fluctuations) that are performed before the target fluctuating performance (target fluctuation) that is the fluctuating performance. Note that the lottery result corresponding to the above variation is a loss. Further, it may be set that the greater the number of previous fluctuations, the higher the jackpot reliability of the target success/failure lottery result.

As this type of look-ahead performance, it is assumed that a performance that is in a specific mode can occur from one or more future changes to target changes. In other words, from the change that starts reading ahead to the change that becomes the target of reading ahead (see FIGS. 23(b) to 23(g)), the situation where the number of types of decorative patterns 80 displayed is small (M types) continues. By doing so, a game feature is realized in which the player can expect a jackpot if two or more variations in which the types of decorative symbols 80 become smaller than normal (normal mode) continue.

Even if a transition to a specific mode occurs, a configuration may be adopted in which the look-ahead effect may end without subject variation being executed. For example, it is assumed that regardless of the result of the target lottery (whether it is a jackpot or a miss), at least a reach is established in the target variation. The configuration is such that the specific mode may end (transfer to the normal mode) without such a fluctuation that a reach is established. In such a configuration, the player desires that the specific mode continues even in the next variation, that is, the state in which there are few types of decorative symbols 80 is maintained even in the next variation.

〇Specific example 3-2
Each of the M types of decorative patterns 80 displayed in the specific mode does not include the same identification element as any of the N types of decorative patterns 80 displayed in the normal mode. For example, in the normal mode, decorative patterns 80 (seven types of decorative patterns 80) including numbers "1" to "7" are displayed as identification elements as in the above embodiment (see FIG. 24(a)), and the In the mode, a decorative pattern 80 (three types of decorative pattern 80) including characters "X" to "Z" is displayed as an identification element (see FIG. 24(b)).

By doing as in this example, when a transition to the specific mode occurs, a decorative pattern 80 different from any of the decorative patterns 80 displayed in the normal mode will be displayed, so the transition to the specific mode will occur. The transition becomes easy to understand.

〇Specific example 3-3
Although some of the M types of decorative patterns 80 displayed in the specific mode include the same identification elements as any of the N types of decorative patterns 80 displayed in the normal mode, the M types displayed in the specific mode It is assumed that another part of the types of decorative patterns 80 includes identification elements different from any of the N types of decorative patterns 80 displayed in the normal mode. For example, in the normal mode, decorative patterns 80 (7 types of decorative patterns 80) including numbers "1" to "7" are displayed as identification elements as in the above embodiment (see FIG. 25(a)), and the In the mode, a decorative pattern 80 including the letters "X" to "Z" and a decorative pattern 80 (four types of decorative patterns 80) including the number "7" are displayed as identification elements (see FIG. 25(b)). ). In other words, the decorative pattern 80 of "7" is a "common decorative pattern" that is displayed in both the normal mode and the specific mode, and the other decorative patterns 80 of "X" to "Z" are displayed in the normal mode. It is configured to be a "dedicated decorative pattern" for a specific mode that is not displayed.

By doing as in this example, the "dedicated decorative pattern" will be displayed to indicate the transition to a specific mode, while the "common decorative pattern" that is displayed in both normal mode and specific mode will be displayed. It is possible to have a configuration in which gameplay that takes advantage of the characteristics of "common decorative patterns" can be realized in both the normal mode and the specific mode. For example, if a jackpot is announced by configuring a winning combination using the decorative pattern 80 of "7", the setting is such that it is determined to be a special jackpot (normally there is no possibility of a jackpot). If the decorative pattern 80 of "7" is displayed in both the normal mode and the specific mode, the winning combination of the decorative pattern 80 of "7" can be displayed regardless of the set production mode. There is an advantage that it is possible to notify that a special jackpot has been determined. Further, for example, when a reach with the decorative pattern 80 of "7" is achieved, the jackpot reliability is set to be higher than when a reach with other decorative patterns 80 is achieved (a reach with the decorative pattern 80 of "7" is established. The setting is such that success increases the chances). If the "7" decorative pattern 80 is displayed in both the normal mode and the specific mode, the chance-up performance will be enhanced by reaching the reach of the "7" decorative pattern 80, regardless of the set production mode. It has the advantage of being executable.

〇Specific example 3-4
After a winning combination made up of any of the M types of decorative patterns 80 is shown in the specific mode, the winning combination changes to a winning combination made up of a decorative pattern 80 that is not any of the M types of decorative patterns 80. There may be. For example, as in the above embodiment, it is assumed that decorative patterns 80 of "1" to "3" are displayed in the specific mode (see FIG. 26(a)). If the winning/failure lottery result is a jackpot, one of these will constitute a winning combination. For example, a set of three decorative patterns 80 of "3" is configured. After the winning combination of the "3" decorative pattern 80 is displayed (see FIG. 26(b)), for example, a winning combination of the "7" decorative pattern 80 (a decorative pattern 80 that is not one of the M types of decorative patterns 80) The combination may change (see FIG. 26(c)). The winning combination based on the decorative pattern 80 of "3" is configured in a pseudo-stop state, and after changing to the winning combination based on the decorative pattern 80 of "7", the variation stops completely.

In the specific mode, the M types of decorative patterns 80 are used only until the winning lottery results are determined. In other words, when a winning combination of any of the M types of decorative patterns 80 is displayed (pseudo-stopping at the winning combination), it is possible to determine that the winning/failure lottery result is a jackpot (although the variation has not completely ended). After that, the type of the decorative symbols 80 constituting the winning combination may change to a type other than any of the M types of decorative symbols 80 (so-called promotion effects may occur). may be used).

〇Specific example 3-5
It is assumed that a pattern smaller than the decorative pattern 80 (hereinafter referred to as a small pattern 85) is displayed. The small pattern 85 is displayed in a small and inconspicuous manner, for example, near the outer edge of the display area 911 (see FIG. 27(a)). By displaying such a small pattern 85, even if the decorative pattern 80 is temporarily hidden (when the decorative pattern 80 is hidden to make it easier to see the performance being executed), the pattern is changing. It can be shown that there is. However, the player can play the game without being aware of such small symbols 85 (by looking at the decorative symbols 80).

The aspect of the small pattern 85 may be the same regardless of whether the normal mode or the specific mode is set, that is, the aspect of the small pattern 85 may be configured not to depend on the production mode (mode-independent form), A configuration in which the aspect of the small pattern 85 is different when the normal mode is set and when a specific mode is set, that is, a configuration in which the aspect of the small pattern 85 changes depending on the production mode (mode-dependent form) You can also use it as

In the case of a "mode-independent form", it is conceivable that the same type of small pattern 85 as the decorative pattern 80 in the normal mode is displayed in both the normal mode and the specific mode (Fig. 27 (see (b)). That is, it is assumed that seven types of small patterns 85 including any of the numbers "1" to "7" are displayed.

In the case of the "mode dependent form", it is conceivable that the type of the small pattern 85 displayed in each production mode is the same as the decorative pattern 80. That is, in the normal mode, seven types of small patterns 85 containing any of the numbers "1" to "7" are displayed, and in the specific mode, three types of small patterns containing any of the numbers "1" to "3" are displayed. It is assumed that a symbol 85 is displayed (see FIG. 27(c)). By doing so, when the mode is changed from the normal mode to the specific mode, not only the number of types of decorative patterns 80 but also the number of types of small patterns 85 is reduced.

〇Specific example 3-6
Unlike the above embodiment, the background image 30 in the normal mode and the specific mode is the same. In other words, the background image 30 does not change (background change) even when the mode shifts from the normal mode to the specific mode (the background image 30, which is seen as the same from the player's perspective, is displayed in both the normal mode and the specific mode). ) (see Figure 28).

As in the above embodiment, if the background image 30 changes (changes from the normal background image 30n to the specific background image 30s) when the normal mode shifts to the specific mode (see FIG. 22), the specific mode This configuration makes it difficult for players to overlook the transition to . On the other hand, as in this example, if the background image 30 does not change (background change) even when the mode is changed from the normal mode to the specific mode (see FIG. 28), the background image 30 does not change, so the game There is a high probability that people will feel that nothing has changed. In other words, it is possible to reduce the number of players who notice that the number of types of decorative symbols 80 has decreased (a gameplay feature is realized in which only a limited number of players notice that the mode has shifted to a specific mode). .

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
As a performance that constitutes a fluctuating performance from when multiple types of decorative symbols start fluctuating until they stop in a manner according to the winning/failure lottery results, the target event indicates that a target event occurs in the fluctuating performance. It is possible to execute a target preview performance that gives advance notice before the target event occurs, and a corresponding performance that indicates that the target event will occur before the target event occurs and occurs in accordance with the timing of the target event. A gaming machine characterized by being able to play.
According to the above gaming machine, when the occurrence of a target event is foretold by a target preview performance, in addition to the target event occurring, a corresponding performance is generated in accordance with the timing of occurrence of the target event, which is an interesting feature. Playability is realized.

・Means 1-2
Before the target event occurs, a suggestive performance that suggests multiple types of candidate performances that may occur as the corresponding performance is executed, and one of the plurality of candidate performances is selected as the corresponding performance. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, characterized in that:
By doing this, if a suggestive performance that suggests multiple types of candidate performances that may occur as a corresponding performance is executed, which of the multiple types of candidate performances will be executed as soon as the target event occurs. It is possible to enjoy the game by predicting in advance what will happen.

・Means 1-3
The suggestive effect is such that candidate images representing each of the plurality of types of candidate effects are displayed so as to be displaced over time, and correspond to the candidate image located at a predetermined position at the timing of occurrence of the target event. The gaming machine according to means 1-2, wherein the candidate performance is generated as the corresponding performance.
By doing this, the candidate performance corresponding to the candidate image located at a predetermined position at the occurrence timing of the target event will be executed as the corresponding performance. It is possible to enjoy the game while predicting whether the game will be executed as a corresponding performance.

・Means 1-4
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-3, wherein the target preview performance indicates a preliminary event that occurs before the target event occurs together with the target event.
In this way, by displaying the prior event before the target event occurs, it becomes easier to predict the timing at which the target event will occur.

・Means 1-5
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-3, wherein the target preview performance indicates a subsequent event that occurs after the target event occurs together with the target event. .
In this way, by showing the subsequent event after the target event occurs, the target preview performance functions as a performance that also foretells the development after the target event occurs.

・Means 2-1
Win/fail lottery means for executing a win/fail lottery based on win/fail lottery information obtained when a game ball enters a starting area; , a notification means for notifying a winning/failure lottery result based on a symbol combination that is a combination of the decorative symbols selected from each of the plurality of decorative symbol groups; and a performance execution means for executing a progression performance that increases the probability that an event will occur, and the progression performance is executed each time the decorative pattern selected from one of the plurality of decorative pattern groups is shown. , a game machine characterized in that the performance has the possibility of progressing through stages.
The gaming machine described above can perform a novel and interesting performance (progress performance) in which a progression of stages may occur triggered by the display of decorative symbols constituting a symbol combination.

・Means 2-2
The final stage of the progress performance is the time when the symbol combination that informs that a certain win/fail lottery result is a loss is determined, and is notified after the progress performance and after the certain win/fail lottery result. Means 2-1, characterized in that a pending change effect is generated in which a pending symbol indicating that the winning lottery information corresponding to the winning lottery result exists changes to a mode corresponding to the final stage. Game machine.
By doing this, the performance form is such that reliability is suggested by reflecting the state of the pending symbols to which stage the progress performance has progressed.

・Means 2-3
Depending on the type of the decorative pattern selected and shown from one of the plurality of groups of decorative patterns, the probability that the stage of the progress performance will proceed based on the display of the decorative pattern is different. The gaming machine according to means 2-1 or 2-2.
By doing this, the probability of progressing through the stages differs depending on the type of decorative pattern, so the performance form is such that the player will also pay attention to the type of decorative pattern.

・Means 3-1
A gaming machine in which a fluctuating performance is executed after a plurality of types of decorative symbols start fluctuating until the fluctuating stops with a combination of symbols according to a win/fail lottery result, wherein the mode of the fluctuating performance includes the above-mentioned symbols. a first mode in which combinations are selected from N types of the decorative symbols; and a mode in which there is a higher probability that the winning/failure lottery result will be a win than in the first mode, in which the symbol combination is M A gaming machine characterized in that a second mode configured by being selected from among the decorative patterns of seeds is provided.
However, it is assumed that N>M.
According to the gaming machine described above, an interesting gaming experience is realized in which it is suggested that reliability is increased by reducing the number of types of decorative symbols.

・Means 3-2
One or more of the above-mentioned fluctuations occur before the start of the target fluctuation performance that is the fluctuation performance corresponding to the target winning/failure lottery result that the probability of the target winning/failure lottery result becoming a win has increased. It is possible to execute a look-ahead performance suggested using a performance that is changing, and as a type of the look-ahead performance, from one or more of the above-mentioned fluctuating performances to the target fluctuating performance. The gaming machine according to means 3-1, characterized in that a performance in the second mode occurs.
By doing so, it is possible to perform an interesting look-ahead effect in which the start of look-ahead is when the number of decorative patterns decreases.

・Means 3-3
The decorative pattern includes an identification element for determining its type, and any of the M types of decorative patterns displayed in the second mode is one of the N types of decorative patterns displayed in the first mode. The gaming machine according to means 3-1 or 3-2, characterized in that the gaming machine includes the same identification element as any of the decorative patterns.
By doing this, a certain kind of decorative pattern will be displayed in both the first mode and the second mode, so the characteristics of the certain kind of decorative pattern will be displayed in both the first mode and the second mode. However, it is possible to make the game even more interesting.

・Means 3-4
The decorative pattern includes an identification element for determining its type, and each of the M types of decorative patterns displayed in the second mode is one of the N types of decorations displayed in the first mode. The gaming machine according to means 3-1 or 3-2, characterized in that the gaming machine does not include the same identification element as any of the symbols.
By doing this, it is possible to create an effect that makes it easy to understand that the mode has shifted to the second mode.

1 Game machine 10 Preview image 15 Candidate images (151 to 153 first candidate image to third candidate image)
20 Stage images (21 to 23 First stage images to Third stage images)
70 Pending symbol (71 Pending symbol during fluctuation 72 Pending symbol before fluctuation)
70n Normal mode 70s Special mode (71s to 74s First special mode to Fourth special mode)
80 Decorative pattern 904 Starting area (904a first starting area 904b second starting area)
91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (1)

As a performance that constitutes a fluctuating performance from when multiple types of decorative patterns start fluctuating until they stop in a manner according to the winning/failure lottery results,
a target preview performance that foretells that the target event will occur in the fluctuating performance before the target event occurs;
A corresponding effect that occurs in accordance with the timing of the occurrence of the target event,
A gaming machine characterized by being capable of executing.

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