JP6651203B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  A gaming machine has been known that is capable of executing a reversal effect that indicates that the result of the determination is a hit after the result of the determination is correct (for example, see Patent Document 1 below). .

JP 2018-86491 A

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of a game using a reversal effect.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention made in order to solve the above-described problem is an effect that shows a success / failure determination result in an end mode, and executes a reach effect that results in a successful outcome when the success / failure determination result is a hit. Reach effect execution means, and the end of the reach effect is a failure end that is not the success end, after showing as if the success / failure determination result is incorrect, it shows that the success / failure determination result is actually a hit Reversing effect performing means for executing a reversing effect, when the specific image is displayed on the display device after the reach effect is the failure ending, than when the specific image is not displayed It is characterized by a high probability that the reversal effect will occur.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of a game using a reversal effect.

It is a front view of a game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a list figure of a decoration pattern. It is a figure for explaining a prior production. It is a figure for explaining the 1st example about an advance production. It is a figure for explaining the 3rd example about an advance production. It is a figure for explaining the 4th example about an advance production. It is a figure for explaining suggestion of a reversal production. It is a figure for explaining the 3rd example about suggestion of a reversal production. It is a figure for explaining rocking of a decorative symbol in a loss confirmation period (pseudo loss confirmation period). FIG. 10 is a diagram (continued from FIG. 9) for explaining the swing of the decorative symbol in a loss determination period (pseudo loss determination period). It is a figure for demonstrating the frequency | count of a swing of a decorative design. It is the figure which showed the event which may occur after a reach effect ends in failure based on the frequency | count of the swing of a decorative symbol in time series. It is a figure for explaining the 3rd example about rocking of a decoration pattern in a loss confirmation period (pseudo loss confirmation period). It is a figure for explaining operation production using a special symbol. It is a figure (continuation of FIG. 14) for demonstrating the operation effect using a special symbol. It is a figure for explaining the 3rd example about operation production using a special symbol. It is a figure for explaining the 4th example and the 5th example about operation production using a special symbol. FIG. 18 is a diagram (continuation of FIG. 17) for describing a fourth specific example and a fifth specific example regarding an operation effect using a special symbol. FIG. 4 is a diagram for describing an outline of a multiple effective line mode. It is a figure for explaining a display mode of an effective symbol and a non-effective symbol. It is a figure for explaining the 3rd example about display of an effective symbol / ineffective symbol.

1) Basic Configuration of Gaming Machine Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine 1 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. The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 90. The game board 90 is formed of a substantially square plywood, and a guide rail 903 forming a passage for guiding a game ball fired by operation of a firing device 908 (a firing handle) to a game area 902 has a substantially arc shape. It is provided as follows.

  In the game area 902, a start winning port 904, a large winning port 906, an out port, and the like are provided. The display device 91 is provided behind the game board 90, and the display area 911 of the display device 91 is an area that can be visually recognized through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90. In some drawings, the display region 911 is roughly described in a substantially rectangular shape, but the shape and the like can be appropriately changed (the shape and size of the opening 901 and the shape and size of the display device 91 itself are changed). By changing the shape, the shape and the like of the display area 911 can be changed).

  Further, in the game area 902, a plurality of game nails are provided as obstacles that change the flow form of the game balls when the game balls flow down. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes in various modes according to the conditions at the time of collision with the game nail.

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

  Components of the gaming machine 1 not related to the present invention, such as the frame of the gaming machine 1 and the lower plate and the upper plate for storing game balls, are not described. For these, those having the same structure as a known game machine can be applied.

  The success / failure lottery (pass / fail decision) is executed by a success / failure determination means provided on a control board (not shown) triggered by a prize of a game ball to the start winning prize port 904 shown in FIG. A plurality may be provided). In the present embodiment, the winning “mouth” (the winning game ball is taken in) is a winning “area” (the winning game ball flows down the game area 902 as it is. Such an embodiment can be exemplified).

  When a game ball is awarded to the starting winning port 904, a numerical value is obtained from a random number source. If the numerical value is the same as a predetermined jackpot value, it is a jackpot, and if it is different, it is a loss. In other words, with the award of a game ball to the start winning port 904, the presence or absence of a jackpot is determined directly.

  If a jackpot is won, a jackpot game is executed. In the big hit game, the special winning opening 906 is frequently opened, and the player can acquire many game balls (so-called payout balls), and is the same as a well-known gaming machine. Is omitted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the notification of the result of the determination of whether to perform the determination is started in the order in which the numerical values for performing the determination of the determination are obtained, but when a certain numerical value is obtained, the numerical value obtained before that is obtained. When the determination result based on the numerical value is notified, the determination result is stored in the storage means provided on the control board (not shown) until the notification of the determination result based on the certain numerical value is started. The maximum storage number (maximum hold number) of numerical values for which notification of the validity determination result has not yet been started (hereinafter also referred to as hold (information)) can be set as appropriate. The maximum number of pieces of hold information that can be stored in the storage unit in the present embodiment is four. In addition, the numerical value acquired for performing the right / wrong determination is also used as a numerical value for determining the specific content of the effect for reporting the result of the right / wrong determination. In the display area 911, a display (suspension display; not shown) indicating the existence of the suspension information may be made. Further, it may be configured such that the winning / non-performing judgment is performed immediately upon the winning of the start winning port 904 and the result of the judgment is stored in the storage means. It turns out that).

  Whether the result of the hit determination is a jackpot or not is reported by a combination of decorative symbols (identification symbols) 10 (a list of the decorative symbols 10 is shown in FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91. . The decorative pattern 10 includes a first element part 11 and a second element part 12. The first element part 11 is a part including an image representing any one of the numbers “1” to “7”, and the second element part 12 represents one of “character A” to “character G”. This is the part containing the image. That is, as the decorative symbol 10, a symbol including "1" and "character A", a symbol including "2" and "character B", a symbol including "3" and "character C",. ... Seven types of symbols including "7" and "CHARACTER G" are set. In the following description, when the various decorative patterns 10 are represented, the first element portion 11 is represented as "decorative pattern 10 of" 1 "" or "decorative pattern 10 of" 7 "". And

  When notifying the result of the determination of the success or failure, after a plurality of types of decorative symbols 10 (decorative symbols 10 group) are variably displayed, the variation is stopped, and finally the three decorative symbols 10 are displayed in a stopped state. . The combination of the three decorative symbols 10 indicates to the player whether or not a big hit has been won. The state in which the notification of the result of the determination is completed means a state in which the fluctuation is completely stopped, and a pseudo stop (temporary stop) state described later is not a state in which the notification of the result of the determination is completed. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot has been won, "three sets of the same decorative pattern 10" are obtained. If it is not "three of the same decorative patterns 10", it is off. In the following description, the decorative pattern 10 (group) displayed on the left of the display area 911 is referred to as “left decorative pattern 10 (group)”, and the decorative pattern 10 (group) displayed on the right is referred to as “right decorative pattern”. The decorative pattern 10 (group) "and the decorative pattern 10 (group) displayed between the left decorative pattern 10 (group) and the right decorative pattern 10 (group) are called" decorative pattern 10 (group) ". Sometimes called.

2) Effects, Display Modes, and the Like Using Decorative Patterns 10 Hereinafter, effects, display modes, and the like using the decorative patterns 10 that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. Note that it is not necessary to adopt a configuration capable of executing all of the items described below. It is good also as a structure which can perform only some items. Unless otherwise specified, images in the following description include not only still images, but also moving images (moving images).

2-1) Advance Effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute a pseudo continuous effect. Since the pseudo continuous effect itself is publicly known, a detailed description thereof is omitted, but the unit effect (specific effect) in which the fluctuating decorative pattern 10 temporarily stops and then starts to fluctuate once or more is repeated one or more times. . The unit effect (pseudo continuous effect) is set so as to increase the probability (big hit reliability) that the hit result of the target will be a big hit due to its occurrence. In other words, it can be said that the occurrence of the unit effect is a phenomenon that is pleasant to the player.

  In the present embodiment, when a unit effect occurs, a symbol combination selected and displayed from a plurality of types of decorative symbols 10, that is, a combination composed of left, middle, and right decorative symbols 10 that have been pseudo-stopped. Is a “specific combination”. In the specific combination in the present embodiment, the decorative pattern 10 in the inside is the target pattern 10t. That is, the position of the target symbol 10t included in the specific combination (the display position in relation to the other decorative symbols 10 forming the specific combination) is fixed (in the present embodiment, it is “medium”). 3 (b)).

  The target symbol 10t is one of a plurality of types of decorative symbols 10, but the type of the decorative symbol 10 corresponding to the target symbol 10t is not constant. That is, the type of the decorative symbol 10 serving as the target symbol 10t can be changed each time. In the present embodiment, it is set so that any one of the decorative symbols 10 of "1" and the decorative symbols 10 of "7" can be the target symbol 10t.

  The pre-production is to indicate to the player which decorative symbol 10 is set as the target symbol 10t. More specifically, the target symbol 10t set in a certain notification effect (the effect from the start of the change of the decorative symbol 10 to the stop of the combination indicating the result of determination of the correctness, that is, the effect of one change) is set. In order to indicate to the player whether or not the game is a preliminary effect, a preliminary effect is executed. Note that, in the present embodiment, a pre-production effect (every variation) does not occur in all notification effects. Occurs during a notification effect in which a unit effect (pseudo continuous effect) may occur.

  The preliminary effect in the present embodiment is an effect for displaying a character in the display area 911. Specifically, any one of characters A to G is displayed in display area 911 (see FIG. 3A). As described above, the decorative pattern 10 in the present embodiment includes any of the characters A to G as the second element portion 12. By displaying the character corresponding to the decorative symbol 10 set as the target symbol 10t, it is indicated to the player that the decorative symbol 10 including the character has been set as the target symbol 10t. For example, in the notification effect in which the target symbol 10t is the decorative symbol 10 of “3”, an image of the character C (hereinafter, also referred to as the pre-image 18) is displayed (see FIG. 3A). By doing so, the player who has seen the pre-production can feel that the character C indicates something. If the game is played continuously for a certain degree (when the player touches the pre-production and the unit production several times), the decorative design 10 including the character shown in the pre-production is set as a symbol indicating the occurrence of the unit production. It is possible to grasp. It should be noted that the image of the character displayed as the preliminary effect (prior image 18) does not have to completely match the image of the character constituting the decorative pattern 10. Any character may be used as long as the player can recognize that the character displayed in the preliminary effect indicates a character included in any of the decorative patterns 10.

  The pre-production must occur before the time when the specific combination is shown. The preliminary effect in the present embodiment is started substantially simultaneously with the start of the notification effect. That is, from the viewpoint of the player, the flow is such that the decorative symbol 10 which becomes the target symbol 10t immediately after the decorative symbol 10 for notifying a certain determination result starts to change. Since the specific combination cannot be shown at the stage before the preliminary effect occurs, the timing at which the specific combination can be shown by displaying the decorative pattern 10 that is the target symbol 10t at the beginning of the notification effect (the unit effect occurs) It can be said that it is preferable to make it difficult for the player to predict the possible timing (because the specific combination is not shown before the pre-production, so that the later the timing at which the pre-production occurs occurs, the more specified) The timing at which a combination can be shown becomes easier to predict, and the interest of the game is reduced.) However, it does not deny that a preliminary effect is generated a while after the start of the notification effect. What is necessary is just to make it a prior effect generate | occur | produce before the time when a specific combination can be shown.

  After the preliminary effect, if a specific combination in which the target symbol 10t (decorative symbol 10 of “3”) indicated in the preliminary effect has become the central ornament symbol 10 is shown (see FIG. 3B), the ornament symbol is displayed. A unit effect (pseudo continuous effect) in which 10 changes again occurs (see FIG. 3C). Although not shown, the unit effect does not occur unless the target symbol 10t (decorative symbol 10 of "3") is pseudo-stopped as the middle decorative symbol 10.

  When the decorative symbol 10 set as the target symbol 10t is fixed, the number of patterns of the combination of the decorative symbols 10 indicating that the unit effect (pseudo continuous effect) occurs is reduced. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the type of the decorative symbol 10 set as the target symbol 10t can be changed each time, the combination of the decorative symbols 10 indicating that the unit effect (pseudo continuous effect) occurs is varied. It is possible to be rich.

  Hereinafter, a description will be given of a specific example in which the above-described pre-production effects are improved, modified, developed, and the like. A configuration in which a plurality of items described in the specific examples described below are applied may be adopted.

-First specific example In the above embodiment, it was described that the preliminary image 18 (character image) displayed as the preliminary effect is displayed on the same display device 91 (display area 911) as the decorative pattern 10. May be displayed on another display device. In other words, the main display device 91a on which the decorative pattern 10 is displayed and the sub-display device 91b different from the main display device 91a are provided, and a preliminary effect is performed on the sub-display device 91b.

  Various devices can be considered as the sub display device 91b. As an example, a display device (for example, a liquid crystal display device) capable of displaying a full-color image is provided as the sub-display device 91b similarly to the main display device 91a, and the preliminary image 18 is displayed on the sub-display device 91b. (See FIG. 4A).

  As a different example, a transmissive display device may be used as the sub-display device 91b. Specifically, a transmissive display device 91b (a display device 91b capable of making a portion where an image is not displayed transparent) is provided in front of the main display device 91a, and the transmissive display device 91b is provided on the transmissive display device 91b. It is conceivable that the preliminary image 18 is displayed (see FIG. 4B. The transmissive display device 91b and the preliminary image 18 displayed thereon are indicated by dotted lines).

  In this way, by performing the pre-production on the display device 91b different from the main display device 91a, it is possible to execute the pre-production regardless of the image displayed on the main display device 91a. Therefore, control of the production is easy. Further, for example, in a situation where the preliminary image 18 (image of the character) becomes an image that hinders another effect, it is necessary to prevent the preliminary effect from being executed (frequency of occurrence of the preliminary effect) However, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of such a situation.

-2nd specific example Although it explained that the pre-production in the above-mentioned embodiment shows the kind of decoration design 10 set as object design 10t by the image of the character, the mode of pre-production is limited to this. is not. For example, a mode may be used in which the “number” of the decorative symbol 10 set as the target symbol 10t is indicated.

  The preliminary effect may be any mode that allows the player to feel the decorative symbol 10 set as the target symbol 10t, but the decorative symbol 10 itself set as the target symbol 10t is displayed. It is better not to adopt this mode. This is because, in the case of a pre-production in which the decorative design 10 itself set as the target design 10t is displayed, the image displayed as the pre-production may be mistaken for the decoration design 10. Accordingly, it is preferable that the image displayed as the pre-production is not the target decorative pattern 10 itself, but is in such a form as to show the connection to such an extent that the player can perceive that the target decorative pattern 10 is displayed.

○ Third Specific Example After the preliminary effect, the decorative pattern 10 set as the target pattern 10t can be distinguished from other decorative patterns 10. For example, after the preliminary effect (see FIG. 5A), the brightness of the decorative symbol 10 set as the changing target symbol 10t is increased (the brightness of the other decorative symbols 10 is maintained) (FIG. 5B )), The target design 10t and the other decorative designs 10 can be easily distinguished. As described above, during the change after the pre-production (before the specific combination is displayed), by setting the difference of the mode in which the target symbol 10t and the other decorative symbols 10 can be distinguished, It is possible to make it easier to understand which decorative symbol 10 is set as the target symbol 10t.

  In addition, if it is set as a specific combination that the inside decorative pattern 10 becomes the target pattern 10t as in the above-described embodiment, at least the target pattern 10t that fluctuates as the group of the medium decorative pattern 10 and the others. May be distinguished, and a similar difference need not be set in the left and right decorative symbol groups 10.

○ Fourth Specific Example In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that in one notification effect (during one change), only one of the plurality of types of decorative symbols 10 is set as the target symbol 10t. May be set as the target symbol 10t in two or more of the plurality of types of decorative symbols 10 (see FIG. 6B).

  In the case of the configuration as in this example, it is preferable that the greater the number of set target symbols 10t, the higher the probability that a specific combination will be constructed thereafter, that is, the probability that a unit effect will occur (see FIG. 6). . The fact that the number of the target symbols 10t is large means that the player receives an impression that the specific combination is more likely to be established. Therefore, the probability that the specific combination is constructed in accordance with the impression is increased.

○ Fifth specific example In the above embodiment, it has been described that the unit effect (pseudo continuous effect) occurs when the specific combination is constructed. However, the event that occurs when the specific combination is constructed is as follows. It can be changed appropriately as long as it is advantageous for the player. For example, application to a so-called look-ahead effect is conceivable. The pre-reading effect is a notification effect of the success / failure determination result (the previous success / failure determination result) in which the notification is completed before the fact that the probability of a certain success / failure determination result (target success / failure determination result) being a big hit is increased. Is used to make suggestions. In a case where a specific combination is constructed in the previous notification effect, the target symbol 10t included in the specific combination in the previous notification effect is set in advance in a case where the probability of the target hit / fail judgment being a jackpot is increased. As shown in the production. In other words, the target symbol 10t for constructing the so-called “chance eye” can be changed each time, so that the decorative symbol 10 of the target symbol 10t is indicated by the preliminary effect.

  As another example, when a specific combination is constructed, it is assumed that an effect (chance-up effect) that can be expected in a jackpot win occurs. In such a configuration, it is conceivable to indicate which decorative symbol 10 is the target symbol 10t for which the special combination is to be constructed by a preliminary effect.

2-2) Suggestion of a reversal effect It is assumed that the decorative pattern 10 indicates a probability that a reversal effect will occur. The reversal effect (also referred to as a resurrection effect) itself is publicly known, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted. It is an effect of a form that shows that there is. In other words, once the player is discouraged, the effect is changed to joy, thereby improving the taste of the game.

  In the present embodiment, there is a possibility that a reversal effect will occur after the reach effect (if the rejection determination result is notified without the reach effect, the reverse effect does not occur). The reach effect is an effect that occurs when a so-called “reach” (in the present embodiment, two of the three decorative symbols 10 that notify the result of the determination of success or failure are the same type of symbol) is established. Means that the result of the determination is based on the result. Success endings and failure endings are set as the ending of the reach production (multiple types of each ending may be set), and if the result of the pass / fail judgment is a hit, the result is a success ending; It is controlled so that The specific mode of the reach effect may be any. As an example of the reach production, an ally character (a character on the player side) fights with an enemy character, and the ally character wins as a success result, and the ally character defeats (the enemy character wins) as a failure result. A set effect can be mentioned (see FIG. 7A).

  In the present embodiment, after the reach effect has ended in failure (see FIG. 7B), an effect that suggests the probability that a reverse effect will occur is executed. In short, when the specific image 20 is displayed in the display area 911 after the failure result (see FIG. 7C-1), the specific image 20 is not displayed (see FIG. 7C). It is set so that the probability of occurrence of the reversal effect is higher than that of (c-2)). Therefore, it can be said that displaying the specific image 20 is a favorable event for the player.

  The specific image 20 in the present embodiment is an image in which the combination of the decorative patterns 10 is in a specific mode. Since the image is displayed when the reach effect has ended in a failure, the specific mode is a combination of the decorative symbols 10 indicating that the result of the success / failure determination is out of order. Note that the decorative design 10 is not completely stopped and is in a pseudo-stop state until the reach effect ends in failure and the loss is determined (the state in which the possibility of the occurrence of the reverse effect remains). In the case where the combination shown in the pseudo stopped state is the specific mode (see FIG. 7 (c-1)), the reverse rendition is more effective than when the combination is not the specific mode (see FIG. 7 (c-2)). The probability of occurrence is high.

  The specific mode is a combination including the specific symbol 10s. The specific design 10s is one of a plurality of types of decorative designs 10. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol 10 of “7” is set as the specific symbol 10s (other decorative symbols 10 are not the specific symbol 10s). The specific mode is a mode that may be displayed when the reach effect is a failure outcome, and is therefore a mode of “losing reach”. Specifically, in the present embodiment, it is set as “reach” that the left decorative symbol 10 and the right decorative symbol 10 are the same type of symbol. The mode in which the decorative pattern 10 is “7” is the specific mode. For example, when the reach with the decorative symbol 10 of “4” is established, the combination of “4 (left), 7 (middle), and 4 (right)” is a specific mode (see FIG. 7C-1). ) And other combinations (for example, combinations such as “4 (left), 5 (middle), and 4 (right)”) are not specific modes (see FIG. 7C-2).

  In other words, the specific mode in the present embodiment is such that the specific pattern 10 s, which is a type of the decorative pattern 10, is related to the other decorative patterns 10 (the “left” and “right” decorative patterns 10) constituting the specific mode. This can be said to be a mode displayed at a specific position (“middle” between the “left” and “right” decorative patterns 10). Therefore, basically, whether or not the specific mode is constructed can be determined by paying attention to the decorative pattern 10 displayed at the specific position, that is, the “medium” decorative pattern 10. Easy to understand.

  In addition, the fact that the decorative symbol 10 of "7" is set as the specific symbol 10s means that the specific mode is not shown when the reach effect by the decorative symbol 10 of "7" is a failure ending. It is. This is because the reach of the decorative pattern 10 of “7” is off, and the decorative pattern 10 in the middle cannot be set to “7” (three pieces indicating the jackpot will be aligned). However, this does not mean that the reverse effect does not occur when the reach effect using the decorative symbol 10 of “7” results in a failure. That is, there is no suggestion of occurrence of the reversal effect due to the presence or absence of the specific mode.

  Also, in the present embodiment, when the reach is established by the decorative symbol 10 of “7”, the probability of a big hit is set higher than when the reach is established by the other decorative symbols 10. As described above, in order to ensure that the reach by the decorative pattern 10 of “7” is “chance up”, the probability that the reach by the decorative pattern 10 of “7” occurs is that the reach by the other decorative patterns 10 occurs. Lower than the probability. Therefore, the probability that the reach effect by the decorative pattern 10 of “7” results in a failure result is lower than the probability that the reach effect by the other decorative patterns 10 results in the failure result. Therefore, it can be said that setting the decorative symbol 10 of “7” as the specific symbol 10s is more convenient than setting the other decorative symbols 10 as the specific symbol 10s. This is because if the other decorative symbol 10 is the specific symbol 10s, the frequency of occurrence of a situation in which the combination of the decorative symbols 10 after the failure ending cannot be set to the specific mode increases.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the likelihood that a reversal effect will occur is suggested by the effect mode (whether or not the specific image 20 is displayed) after the reach effect has failed. It is possible to realize a gaming property that also pays attention to the presentation mode after the end of the failure. In particular, in the present embodiment, it is suggested that the combination of the decorative symbols 10 after the end of the failure (whether or not a specific mode) will cause a reversal effect, so that the so-called “reach out of symbol” symbol combination is used. It is a novel game that attracts attention.

  Hereinafter, a description will be given of a specific example in which the matters relating to the suggestion of the reversal effect are improved, modified, developed, and the like. A configuration in which a plurality of items described in the specific examples described below are applied may be adopted.

○ First Specific Example In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the reversal effect is more likely to occur when the specific image 20 is displayed than when the specific image 20 is not displayed has been described. When the image 20 is displayed, the configuration may be such that the occurrence of the reversal effect is determined.

O Second specific example Although the specific image 20 in the above embodiment is an image in which the combination of the decorative patterns 10 is a specific mode, the specific image 20 need not be an image using the decorative patterns 10. For example, when an image including a predetermined character (the image is the specific image 20) is displayed after the failure of the reach effect, the reverse effect is produced as compared to the case where the image is not displayed. Is likely to occur. However, as in the above embodiment, if the image in which the combination of the decorative symbols 10 is in the specific mode is the specific image 20, the image is displayed after the end of the failure of the reach effect, so that the player usually overlooks it. The tendency of “rear-of-reach design combinations” tends to indicate the possibility of a reversal effect, so that the game becomes deeper.

O Third specific example Although the specific mode in the above-described embodiment has been described as a combination including the specific symbol 10s that is one of the plurality of decorative symbols 10, it is not a combination based on the existence of the specific symbol 10s. You may. For example, the decorative pattern 10 (the “left” and “right” decorative pattern 10 in the above embodiment) and the other decorative patterns 10 (“the middle” decorative pattern 10 in the above embodiment; If the relationship of the other decorative symbols 10 in the description is a predetermined relationship, the relationship is a specific mode, and if the relationship is any other relationship, the configuration is a non-specific mode. For example, if "number of other decorative pattern 10-number of decorative pattern 10 constituting reach = 1" is set as a specific mode (see FIG. 8A), and "number of other decorative pattern 10-reach is formed". If the number of the decorative pattern 10 to be processed is “−1”, a non-specific mode (see FIG. 8B) can be considered. That is, when the decorative pattern 10 constituting the reach is “5”, the other decorative pattern 10 is “6”, the specific mode is set, and when the other decorative pattern 10 is “4”, the non-specific mode is set. Relationship.

  In addition, the order in which the decorative patterns 10 are arranged in a permutation from the left (for example, a configuration in which “2”, “3”, and “4” are arranged) is a specific mode, and the other configuration may be a non-specific mode. However, since the reversal effect is generated only after the “reach loss”, it is preferable that the rendition effect is a natural combination as the decorative pattern 10 indicating the reach loss. That is, if the reach is such that the left decorative pattern 10 and the right decorative pattern 10 are of the same type, the specific mode is in the category of the combination in which the left decorative pattern 10 and the right decorative pattern 10 are of the same type. (And non-specific aspects) may be set.

2-3) Oscillation of the decorative pattern 10 during the loss determination period (pseudo loss determination period) As described above, when the reach effect ends in failure, a reverse effect may occur. From the player's point of view, the reversal effect occurs during a period until it is determined that the result of the determination is incorrect, that is, until the decorative symbol 10 is completely stopped in a combination indicating the loss. Therefore, the player wishes for the occurrence of the reversal effect until the decorative symbol 10 is completely stopped at the combination indicating the loss. In the present embodiment, on the premise of such a gaming property, the mode of the decorative pattern 10 after the failure of the reach effect has ended as follows.

  First, an example of the flow of the notification effect at the time of the reach effect occurrence when the result of the determination as to whether or not the result is wrong (when the reverse effect does not occur) will be described. From the start of the notification effect to the time when the reach is established, the decorative pattern 10 is variably displayed in the display area 911 in front of the background image 30 (the background image 30 is not shown in some drawings). (A state in which the decorative pattern 10 is displayed in front of the background image 30 may be referred to as a basic state) (see FIG. 9A). After that, the left decorative symbol 10 and the right decorative symbol 10 are of the same type and are pseudo-stopped to establish a reach (see FIG. 9B). Thereafter, a reach effect occurs (see FIG. 9C). Since the form from the reach establishment to the occurrence of the reach effect may be any mode, the description is omitted. Then, after the reach effect ends in failure (see FIG. 9 (d)), in a state where the combination of the decorative symbols 10 indicating “reach is lost” (pseudo stop state) is displayed, the decorative symbols 10 of the combination are displayed. The state returns to the basic state in which the background image 30 is displayed behind (see FIG. 10A).

  When returning to the basic state, the decorative design 10 is not completely stopped. Specifically, the decorative pattern 10 is in a slightly shaking (swinging) state. In the present embodiment, the decorative pattern 10 is in a state of swinging up and down. Assuming that a period (a period from FIG. 10 (a) to (b-1)) until the decorative symbol 10 completely stops after returning to the basic state is a “losing determination period”, the decorative symbol 10 is determined to be a loss. That is, it is in a rocking state during the period. It should be noted that the reason for returning to the basic state after the “reach has been lost” is to prepare for the next notification effect (next fluctuation). That is, if the "losing" is determined without the occurrence of the reversal effect (if there is the next suspension), the next fluctuation is started in the reference state as it is (after FIG. 10 (b-1), Next fluctuation starts).

  In the present embodiment, the number of swings of the decorative symbol 10 during the loss confirmation period (when no reversal effect is generated) is not constant. In other words, the number of swings of the decorative pattern 10 during the loss determination period when a certain type of reach effect ends in failure can change each time. Here, the number of swings means the number of times that the decorative symbol 10 swinging up and down makes one round trip (see FIG. 11). In addition, the “number of times” here also indicates a value after the decimal point (not necessarily a natural number). For example, it is assumed that the number of swings when the decorative design 10 is displaced by “two reciprocations and a half” is 2.5 times. Further, for example, the number of swings of 2.5 times exceeds the number of swings of 2 times (the number of swings of 2 times is less than the number of swings of 2.5 times).

  As described above, since the number of swings of the decorative symbol 10 during the loss determination period is not constant, the number of swings that can be selected (the number of swings of the “selection candidate”) is set to two or more. For example, it is assumed that at least the number of swings N1 = 3 (times) and the number of swings N2 = 4 (times) are set as selection candidates.

  In the case where the reversal effect occurs (that is, in the case of a big hit), the period during which the decorative symbol 10 swings from the time when the reference condition is returned to the time when the reversal effect is started (from FIG. 10 (a) to (b-2)). ) Is referred to as a “pseudo-offset confirmation period”. In the present embodiment, the number of swings M = 3.5 (times) is set as a possibility that it can be selected as the number of swings during the pseudo-missing determination period. That is, a relationship of N1 <M <N2 is established between N1 and N2 described above. It should be noted that any other number of swings that can be selected as the number of swings during the pseudo-offset determination period may be set.

  With such a configuration, the following playability is realized from the player's point of view. When the reach production ends in failure, there is a possibility that a reversal production will occur and a jackpot will result. Since the number of swings of the decorative symbol 10 may be set to N1 = 3 (times) as the loss determination period, the unlocking occurs at the time when the decorative symbol 10 swings three times (at the point indicated by P1 in FIG. 12). May be determined. The player who is in contact with the loss determination period in which the number of swings N1 = 3 (times) is selected may think that the number of swings of the decorative pattern 10 until the loss is determined is three. In this case, when the number of swings of the decorative pattern 10 when the reach effect ends in failure exceeds three times (when the decorative pattern 10 is completely stopped in three times and the disconnection is not determined). Expects a reversal effect to occur. Actually, when the number of swings reaches 3.5 times (indicated by P2 in FIG. 12), a reversal effect may occur, or at that time, the reversal effect does not occur and the number of swings increases. At the time when the number of times reaches four times (at the time indicated by P3 in FIG. 12), the decorative pattern 10 may be completely stopped and the loss may be determined.

  If the number of swings in the loss determination period is fixed to three times, the occurrence of the reverse effect is determined when the number of swings exceeds three times. Thus, even when the number of swings exceeds three, the occurrence of the reversal effect is not determined (because a case where the number of swings N2 = 4 (times) in the loss determination period may occur). Interesting gameplay can be realized.

  Hereinafter, a description will be given of a specific example in which the matters related to the swing of the decorative pattern 10 in the above-described loss determination period (pseudo loss determination period) are improved, modified, developed, and the like. A configuration in which a plurality of items described in the specific examples described below are applied may be adopted.

○ First specific example Probability that a smaller number of swings in the pseudo-offset confirmation period is selected as the number of swings in the pseudo-offset decision period, and a probability that a larger number of swings in the pseudo-offset confirmation period are selected. Higher than the setting. According to the above embodiment, the probability that the number of swings N1 = 3 (times) (less than the number of swings M = 3.5 (times) in the pseudo-offset confirmation period) is selected is the number of swings N2 = 4 (times) (more than the number of swings M in the pseudo-missing confirmation period M = 3.5 (times)) is set to be highly likely to be selected.

  By doing in this way, the player comes into contact with the rocking frequency = 3 (number of times) in the off-going determination period. In other words, the number of swings until the loss is determined is basically three times, but if it exceeds three times, the occurrence of the reversal effect is not determined, but it is possible to realize the gaming ability that can be expected to occur. It is possible.

○ Second specific example It is assumed that a plurality of reach effects can be performed. Here, the same type of reach effect does not require that the mode of the effect is completely the same. It is permissible that the mode of production differs depending on the so-called chance up. In other words, as a result of the fact that most aspects of the effects are common, what the player perceives to be the same type of effect corresponds to the same type of reach effect, even if some aspects are different. Shall be. For example, it is assumed that at least two types of the first reach effect and the second reach effect are executable. Then, the number of swings of the decorative pattern 10 during the loss determination period when the first reach effect ends in failure, and the number of swings of the decorative pattern 10 during the loss determination period when the second reach effect ends in failure. However, it is assumed that the number of swings of the decorative design 10 in the first reach effect and the second reach effect in the loss determination period is the same. In other words, it is assumed that the number of swings of the decorative symbol 10 during the loss determination period may be different for different types of reach effects, but is constant for the same type of reach effects.

  With such a configuration, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be expected. This is because it is presumed that the player does not think that the number of swings is set to be different depending on the type of the reach effect. For example, the number of swings N1 of the decorative symbol 10 in the loss determination period when the first reach effect ends in failure is N1 = 3, and the decorative symbol in the loss determination period when the second reach effect ends in failure. If the number of swings N2 of N = 10 is 4 and the number of swings M of the decorative pattern 10 in the pseudo-losing determination period is M = 3.5 (times), it is in contact with the loss-determining period of the first reach effect. The player may think that the number of swings of the decorative pattern 10 is three times, and the number of swings of the decorative pattern 10 is three when the second reach effect ends in failure or when a reverse effect occurs. When it exceeds, it is conceivable that a reversal effect is expected to occur.

  In addition, with the configuration as in the present example, since the number of swings can be set differently depending on the type of the reach effect, the time when the deviation from the start of the reach effect is determined (at the time when the decorative pattern 10 is completely stopped). It is easy to make the length up to each type of reach presentation easier. That is, control of the effect according to the total time (so-called fluctuation time) required for the notification effect is facilitated.

Third Specific Example As in the above embodiment, when there is a possibility that the number of swings N1 and the number of swings N2 may be set as the number of swings of the decorative pattern 10 in the missing firm determination period, The number of swings M1 (corresponding to the number of swings M in the above embodiment) and the number of swings M2 may be set as the number of swings. Note that the magnitude relationship among N1, N2, M1, and M2 is N1 <M1 <N2 <M2.

  For example, N1 = 3 (times), N2 = 4 (times), M1 = 3.5 (times), and M2 = 4.5 (times) (see FIG. 13). In this way, first, after the end of the failure of the reach effect, there is a possibility that the deviation is determined by the number of swings of the decorative symbol 10 three times (at the point indicated by P1 in FIG. 13). After that, if the number of swings exceeds three times, it is expected that a reversal effect will occur at the number of swings of 3.5 (at the point indicated by P2 in FIG. 13). Then, even when the reversal effect does not occur with the number of swings of 3.5, if the deviation is not determined by the number of swings of four (at the point indicated by P3 in FIG. 13), the number of swings of 4. It can be expected that the reversal effect will occur five times (at the time indicated by P4 in FIG. 13).

  As described above, the number of candidates (N1, N2,...) That can be set as the number of swings in the loss-determining period (when the reversal effect does not occur) and the number of swings in the pseudo-losing-determination period (when the reversal effect occurs) are described. By setting the number of candidates (M1, M2,...) That can be set alternately (in order of N1, M1, N2, M2,. After the end of the failure, the interesting situation in which "the situation in which the game may be determined to be lost" and "the situation in which the reversal effect is likely to occur" alternately can be realized.

O Fourth specific example Although the direction of swinging (swinging) of the decorative pattern 10 in the above embodiment has been described as “up and down”, the direction is not limited to up and down. It may be configured to swing right and left. The swinging (swinging) means that the decorative pattern 10 repeats the same operation one or more times, and one operation may be the same as the above-described embodiment with one swinging operation.

2-4) Operation effect using special symbol The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute an operation effect. The operation effect is an effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means 80. The operating means 80 in the present embodiment is a push button (see FIG. 1). However, the operation means 80 may be any device as long as it can be operated by the player. In the operation effect, the operation image 40 is displayed in the display area 911 so that the player can grasp that the operation means 80 should be operated. The operation image 40 is an image representing the operation means 80 (the push button in the present embodiment). The specific mode of the operation image 40 may be any mode, but any mode can be used as long as it can be understood from the player that the operation mode 80 is indicated. It may be an image imitating the operation means 80 or an image represented by characters such as “button”.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute an operation effect using a special symbol. Hereinafter, the effect will be described in detail. The special symbol is a symbol that is different from the decorative symbol 10 that notifies the result of the determination. In other words, the result of the determination of the success or failure is not notified by the special symbol. Except as specifically described below, any specific embodiment of the special symbol may be used. The special symbol in the present embodiment is a symbol having a substantially “round” shape as a whole.

  The special symbol includes a portion indicating the operation means 80 (hereinafter, referred to as an operation suggestion section 51). The special symbol in the present embodiment is as if the operation image 40 or a similar shape to the operation image 40 is wrapped inside the main portion (the portion having the above-mentioned substantially “circular” shape) of the special symbol. (See FIG. 14B). The “operation image 40 or a form similar to the operation image 40” is the operation suggestion unit 51. Therefore, the player who sees the special symbol has an impression that the special symbol is related to the operation means 80.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbols are used for pseudo continuous production. Specifically, after the decorative symbol 10 has been pseudo-stopped on the left and the decorative symbol 10 (a different type from the decorative symbol 10 that has been pseudo-stopped on the left) has been pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 14A). During the process, there is a “fear” that the special symbol may be pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 14B). Specifically, the special symbol is variably displayed together with the middle group of decorative symbols 10, and “fanning” occurs that a symbol selected from the middle symbol group is a special symbol. Thereafter, when the selected symbol becomes a special symbol (when the special symbol remains at the position where the "medium" symbol is displayed) (see FIG. 14C), the unit effect (pseudo continuous effect) (see FIG. 15 (a)). That is, in the present embodiment, the symbol that has been pseudo-stopped between the decorative symbol 10 that has been pseudo-stopped to the left and the decorative symbol 10 that has been pseudo-stopped to the right is a special symbol, indicating the occurrence of a pseudo continuous effect. Used as In addition, if the special symbol does not stop in a pseudo manner after the above-mentioned “fighting”, a unit effect (pseudo continuous effect), which is an advantageous event for the player, does not occur, and an operation effect at the time of re-change described later. Also does not occur. Although not shown, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the result of the determination is incorrect.

  When the special symbol remains at the position where the "medium" symbol is displayed and re-variation occurs, the special symbol is changed to the operation image 40 and the operation effect is executed (see FIG. 15A). In the present embodiment, along with the operation image 40 in which the special symbol is changed, an image of the meter (meter image 41) indicating the operation effective time in which the operation of the operation means 80 is reflected in the effect, and the required operation means 80 An instruction image 42 indicating an operation mode (a variety of operation modes such as a single operation that is operated only once, a continuous operation that is operated continuously (continuous hitting), and a maintenance operation (a long press) that maintains the operated state) can be exemplified. Is displayed. The player who sees this can grasp that the operation means 80 should be operated. Although the specific form of the operation effect may be any mode, it is assumed that the result of the effect suggests the probability (big hit reliability) that the hit / failure determination result will be a big hit (see FIG. 15B). ).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a novel flow of production in which, after the generation of the unit production (pseudo continuous production) is indicated by the special symbol, the process proceeds to the operation production. From the viewpoint of the player, after a pleasant event such as the generation of a unit effect (pseudo continuous effect) occurs, the flow of the operation effect indicates the jackpot reliability, so that the special symbol may remain at the predetermined position. It will bring heavy profits.

  In addition, a special symbol is displayed between the left decorative symbol 10 and the right decorative symbol 10 (a special symbol is originally displayed at a position where the “middle” decorative symbol 10 is displayed), and the special symbol is displayed. Changes to the operation image 40. That is, the special symbol and the operation image 40 in which the special symbol is changed are displayed on the center side of the display area 911. In the operation effect, since it is necessary to clearly show the player that the operation of the operation means 80 is being promoted, the operation image 40 is preferably displayed at the center of the display area 911. I can say. In this embodiment, since the special symbol is changed to the operation image 40 and the operation effect is started as a result of the special symbol remaining at the center side of the display area 911, the operation image 40 is largely moved. It is possible to start the operation production with a natural flow without any operation.

  In addition, the special symbol includes an operation suggestion unit 51 that is a portion suggesting the operation image 40. Therefore, from the stage where the special symbol is displayed (the stage before the re-change), the player can feel that the operation effect is executed (predict the progress of the game). Thereby, if the player predicts the occurrence of the operation effect, even if the operation effective time in the operation effect is short, it is possible to prevent the operation means 80 from being overrun.

  Hereinafter, a description will be given of a specific example in which items related to the operation effect using the special symbol are improved, modified, developed, and the like. A configuration in which a plurality of items described in the specific examples described below are applied may be adopted.

○ First Specific Example In the above embodiment, the description has been given that the occurrence of the pseudo continuous effect (unit effect) is indicated by the special symbol, but the occurrence of the pseudo continuous effect is indicated by the special symbol is not limited to the pseudo continuous effect. . Any event that is advantageous to the player (such as an event that increases the jackpot reliability) may be used. By doing in this way, after the occurrence of an event advantageous to the player is indicated by the special symbol, the flow of the effect is such that the jackpot reliability is suggested in the operation effect.

○ Second specific example A configuration in which a plurality of types of modes are set as the special symbol mode. Then, it is assumed that the special symbol mode indicates a probability that the special symbol will remain at a predetermined position (the “middle” position in the above embodiment) and a pseudo continuous effect (unit effect) will occur. With the configuration as in the present example, the mode of the special symbol indicates not only the probability that a pseudo continuous effect will occur but also the probability that an operation effect will occur.

○ Third specific example A configuration in which a plurality of types of modes are set as the modes of the operation suggestion unit 51 included in the special symbol. For example, it is assumed that a first mode 511 (see FIG. 16A-1) and a second mode 512 (see FIG. 16B-1) are set as the operation suggestion unit 51 (hereinafter, the first mode 511). The special symbol including the operation suggestion unit 51 of the second embodiment 512 is a first special symbol 501 and the special symbol including the operation suggestion unit 51 of the second embodiment 512 is a second special symbol 502). Then, when the generation of the unit effect is indicated by the first special symbol 501, an operation effect in which the first operation image 401 is displayed (hereinafter, referred to as a first operation effect) occurs (FIG. 16A-2). On the other hand, when the occurrence of the unit effect is indicated by the second special symbol 502, an operation effect in which the second operation image 402 is displayed (hereinafter, referred to as a second operation effect) occurs (FIG. 16 ( b-2))). The difference between the first operation image 401 and the second operation image 402 may be any. For example, the first operation image 401 and the second operation image 402 are both common in that they are images representing the operation means 80 itself, but the second operation image 402 is larger than the first operation image 401. It is possible to do. In addition, the operation suggestion unit 51 of the first aspect 511 indicates the first operation image 401, and the operation suggestion unit 51 of the second aspect 512 indicates the second operation image 402. Based on this, it is assumed that the second operation effect is more preferable to the player than the first operation effect. For example, it is set that the jackpot reliability is higher when the second operation effect occurs than when the first operation effect occurs (see FIGS. 16 (a-2) and (b-2)).

  By doing in this way, it is possible to realize a gaming state that is more favorable for the player when the second special symbol 502 is displayed than when the first special symbol 501 is displayed. In other words, if the second special symbol 502 stays at the predetermined position, the second operation effect (higher jackpot reliability than the first operation effect) occurs, so that the unit effect of the unit effect is performed by the second special symbol 502. Indicating the occurrence realizes a higher level of playability for the player than indicating the occurrence of the unit effect by the first special symbol 501. Therefore, when the special symbol is displayed, the player also pays attention to the mode of the operation suggestion unit 51 included in the special symbol.

○ Fourth specific example When a special symbol remains at a predetermined position and a unit effect occurs, whether or not a unit effect further occurs is also indicated by whether or not the special symbol remains at the predetermined position. In short, when the special symbol indicates that the number of pseudo runs is two (so-called “pseudo 2”) (see FIG. 17A), the number of pseudo runs is three (so-called “pseudo 2”). It is assumed that a pseudo symbol 3) is indicated by a special symbol (see FIGS. 17D and 18A). In other words, when a special effect indicates the occurrence of a unit effect, whether or not a further unit effect occurs (whether a pseudo-run continues) is indicated by whether the special symbol remains at a predetermined position. Shall not be indicated by

  With such a configuration, it is possible to provide an easy-to-understand effect in which an operation effect is generated each time a unit effect is generated (each time the number of pseudo runs increases). In other words, it is possible to provide an easy-to-understand effect in which the number of occurrences of the operation effect in the series of notification effects and the number of pseudo-runs are linked.

○ Fifth specific example (an example obtained by developing the fourth specific example)
With the configuration as in the fourth specific example, each time the special symbol remains at the predetermined position (every time a unit effect is generated), an operation effect is generated. That is, a plurality of operation effects (see FIGS. 17 (c) and 18 (c)) triggered by a special symbol may occur (during one notification effect). In the case where a plurality of operation effects are generated in response to the special symbol as described above, the result of a certain operation effect (the previous operation effect) (see FIG. 17 (c)) indicates that the next operation effect (the subsequent operation effect) The result of the effect (see FIG. 18 (c)) indicates a more advantageous content for the player. For example, it is assumed that a plurality of results having different jackpot reliability are set in stages as a result of the operation effect. As an example, a first result (white), a second result (blue), a third result (green), and a fourth result (red) are set, and the jackpot reliability increases in this order (the fourth result). Is the highest).

  On the premise of this, it is assumed that the result of the later operation effect is the result “more than” that occurred in the previous operation effect. For example, when the second operation (blue) (see FIG. 17C) occurs in the previous operation effect, the second operation (blue) and the third result (green) are performed as the subsequent operation effects. , One of the fourth results (red) occurs (the first result (white) does not occur) (see FIG. 18C). In this way, it is possible to realize a gaming property that expects that the operation effect generated every time a unit effect is generated is stepped up.

  The result of the subsequent operation effect may be such that a result “exceeds” the result generated in the previous operation effect (that is, “step-up” always occurs). For example, when the second result (blue) occurs in the previous operation effect, one of the third result (green) and the fourth result (red) occurs as the subsequent operation effect. (In addition to the first result (white), the same result (second result (blue)) as the previous operation effect is not generated).

2-5) Display of Effective Symbols 10a and Non-Effective Symbols 10b In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the “multiple effective line mode” is set as the effect mode (style). In this mode, a plurality of lines are set as “effective lines” of the decorative symbol 10. Although the concept of an effective line is publicly known, a detailed description thereof will be omitted, but a combination of the decorative symbols 10 arranged along the line is effective for reporting the result of the determination as to whether the pattern is valid. That is, when the result of the hit determination is a big hit, three decorative symbols 10 of the same type are arranged along any one of the plurality of lines. In the present embodiment, when the mode shifts to the “multiple valid line mode”, a decorative symbol 10 dedicated to the mode is displayed. However, this is merely an example, and a configuration in which the concept of the decorative pattern 10 dedicated to the mode does not exist may be adopted. In the following description, the decorative symbol 10 located on the active line may be referred to as “effective symbol 10a”, and the decorative symbol 10 not located on the active line may be referred to as “non-effective symbol 10b”.

  There are various ways to set the active line. In the present embodiment, a line set at the center of the display area 911 in the vertical direction (hereinafter, referred to as a center line Lc), a line set at an upper side (hereinafter, referred to as an upper line Lu), and a line set at a lower side. (Hereinafter referred to as a lower line Ll). However, the “center line Lc” and the “upper line Lu and the lower line Ll” do not become active lines at the same time. When the center line Lc is an effective line, the upper line Lu and the lower line Ll are not effective lines. When the upper line Lu and the lower line Ll are effective lines, the center line Lc is not an effective line. The reason is as follows.

  The moving decorative pattern 10 moves one frame at a time. On the other hand, the decorative patterns 10 (adjacent decorative patterns 10) in the decorative pattern group 10 arranged in the fluctuation direction are separated from each other by two frames. A so-called blank symbol may be provided between a certain decorative symbol 10 and the adjacent decorative symbol 10 (one frame at a time, such as decorative symbol 10, blank symbol, decorative symbol 10, blank symbol,...). It may be arranged side by side). It is assumed that the center line Lc and the upper line Lu and the center line Lc and the lower line Ll are separated by one frame. When one decorative symbol 10 in any of the decorative symbol groups 10 becomes an effective symbol 10a located on the center line Lc, the decorative symbols 10 adjacent above and below the effective symbol 10a are separated by two frames. The decorative symbols 10 vertically adjacent to each other do not become the effective symbols 10a located on the upper line Lu or the lower line Ll. That is, the decorative pattern 10 adjacent to the upper and lower sides becomes the ineffective pattern 10b. This means that the reach can be established only on the center line Lc (one-line reach can be established) (see FIG. 19A).

  On the other hand, when two decorative symbols 10 in any one of the decorative symbol groups 10 become an effective symbol 10a located on the upper line Lu and the lower line Ll, the two decorative symbols 10 are separated from each other by two frames. Therefore, the effective symbol 10a located on the center line Lc does not exist. Reach can be established on the upper line Lu and the lower line Ll (two-line reach can be established) (see FIG. 19B). An effective line (oblique effective line) extending from the upper left to the lower right and from the lower left to the upper right may be set. That is, the number of active lines can be appropriately increased or decreased.

  Here, when one of the decorative symbols 10 in any of the decorative symbol groups 10 is the effective symbol 10a located on the center line Lc, and the decorative symbol 10 adjacent above and below the effective symbol 10a is the non-effective symbol 10b. Consider a state in which at least a part of the non-effective symbol 10b is displayed in the display area 911 (a state as shown in FIG. 19A). Since it is not preferable that the player misunderstands the non-effective symbol 10b as the effective symbol 10a, the display mode of the decorative symbol 10 is controlled as follows in the present embodiment.

  While the decorative symbol 10 is fluctuating (meaning that the decorative symbol 10 is neither stopped nor the pseudo stop), it is determined which of the decorative symbols 10 becomes the effective symbol 10a or the non-effective symbol 10b. Because there is no difference, the difference of the display mode depending on the symbol is not set. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation speed decreases when approaching the time point at which the fluctuation of the decorative symbol 10 stops (that is, the time point at which the decorative symbol 10 stops or pseudo-stop; hereinafter, also referred to as the fluctuation stop point). However, in the state where the fluctuation speed is reduced, all the decorative patterns 10 are clearly displayed (see FIG. 20A).

  Thereafter, at the time when the fluctuation stop time is reached, when not only the effective symbol 10a but also the non-effective symbol 10b are displayed in the display area 911, the effective symbol 10a is displayed more clearly than the non-effective symbol 10b. You. In the present embodiment, the non-effective symbol 10b is in a semi-transparent state, so that the player can see the effective symbol 10a more clearly than the non-effective symbol 10b. Specifically, the non-effective symbol 10b is in a state where the background image 30 can be seen through the non-effective symbol 10b (hereinafter, also referred to as a translucent state), while the effective symbol 10a is The state where the background image 30 cannot be seen through the effective symbol 10a (hereinafter, also referred to as an opaque state) is set (see FIG. 20B).

  If it follows the time lapse over the fluctuation stop point, the stage before the fluctuation stop point (the state where the effective symbol 10a and the non-effective symbol 10b cannot be distinguished yet, and the player can clearly see the decorative symbol 10) In a state where the fluctuation speed is as small as possible), all the decorative patterns 10 are in an opaque state (see FIG. 20A). When the fluctuation stop time is reached (when the effective symbol 10a and the non-effective symbol 10b can be distinguished), the opaque state of the decorative symbol 10 that becomes the effective symbol 10a is maintained, but the non-effective symbol is maintained. The decorative pattern 10 that becomes 10b changes to a translucent state (see FIG. 20B). In other words, the opaque state of the decorative symbol 10 that becomes the effective symbol 10a is maintained before and after the fluctuation stop point, that is, the degree of clarity is maintained, but the decorative symbol 10 that becomes the ineffective symbol 10b is in the opaque state. To a translucent state, that is, the degree of clarity decreases.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the effective symbol 10a is displayed more clearly than the non-effective symbol 10b, so that the effective symbol 10a and the non-effective symbol 10b can be easily distinguished.

  In addition, before and after the change stop point, the opaque state of the decorative symbol 10 that becomes the effective symbol 10a is maintained, but the decorative symbol 10 that becomes the non-effective symbol 10b changes from the opaque state to the translucent state. Therefore, the change (decrease in the degree of clarity) of the non-effective symbol 10b is emphasized, and the distinction between the effective symbol 10a and the non-effective symbol 10b is further facilitated.

  Further, the difference in the degree of clarity between the effective symbol 10a and the non-effective symbol 10b is expressed by whether or not the background image 30 can be seen through. Therefore, the difference between the effective symbol 10a and the non-effective symbol 10b is emphasized. In addition, it becomes easier to distinguish between the effective symbol 10a and the non-effective symbol 10b.

  Hereinafter, a description will be given of a specific example in which items related to the display of the effective symbol 10a and the non-effective symbol 10b are improved, modified, and developed. A configuration in which a plurality of items described in the specific examples described below are applied may be adopted.

First Specific Example Although the above-described embodiment has described a configuration in which a plurality of valid lines may be set, a configuration in which only one valid line is always set may be used. In the above embodiment, the decorative symbol 10 located on the one effective line is an effective symbol 10a, and the decorative symbol 10 not located on the effective line but at least partially displayed in the display area 911 is a non-effective symbol 10b. Display control similar to that described above may be performed.

  However, in the case of a configuration in which a plurality of activated lines are set, it can be said that it is harder to distinguish between the activated symbol 10a and the inactivated symbol 10b than in a configuration in which only one activated line is always set. That is, for a configuration in which a plurality of effective lines are set, it is particularly significant to perform display control of the decorative pattern 10 as in the above-described embodiment.

O Second specific example In the above embodiment, it has been described that the "difference in the degree of clarity" between the effective symbol 10a and the ineffective symbol 10b is set depending on whether or not the background image 30 can be seen through. This is just an example. The effective symbol 10a may be any display mode that is "visible" to the player than the non-effective symbol 10b. Examples of such display modes include the following.

-It is assumed that the effective symbol 10a has a higher brightness than the non-effective symbol 10b. In other words, the non-effective symbol 10b is darkened to be inconspicuous.
It is assumed that the size of the effective symbol 10a is larger than that of the non-effective symbol 10b. In other words, the non-effective symbol 10b is made smaller to make it inconspicuous.
-When the decorative design 10 includes the first element portion 11 and the second element portion 12, the effective design 10a includes both the first element portion 11 and the second element portion 12, but the non-effective design 10b is any one. One is not included. For example, if each decorative symbol 10 is composed of "numbers" and "characters" as in the present embodiment, the effective symbol 10a includes both "numbers" and "characters", while the non-effective symbol 10b Shall include only "numbers" on one side.
An image that emphasizes the symbol is added (attached) to the effective symbol 10a, but such an image is not added to the non-effective symbol 10b.

○ Third Specific Example In a configuration in which a plurality of activated lines are set, there is a possibility that a certain activated line (first activated line L1) may be a big hit (three symbols of the same type). When there is no such possibility in another activated line (second activated line L2), the decorative symbol 10 on the first activated line L1 is regarded as an activated symbol 10a, while the decoration on the second activated line L2 is used. The symbol 10 is displayed as a non-effective symbol 10b (although it is on the effective line).

  For example, at the time when the fluctuation of the left decorative pattern 10 group and the right decorative pattern 10 group stops, although the reach is established on the first effective line L1 (there is a possibility of a big hit), the second effective pattern is reached. In the line L2, it is assumed that the reach is not established (the loss is determined). In this case, the decorative symbol 10 located on the first effective line L1 is displayed as an effective symbol 10a, and the decorative symbol 10 located on the second effective line L2 is displayed as a non-effective symbol 10b (see FIG. 21). That is, the former is displayed more clearly than the latter. In this way, the same control as in the above-described embodiment may be performed with the effective symbol 10a as the one that still has the possibility of becoming a winning combination and the non-effective symbol 10b as the other.

  As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described in detail, this invention is not limited to the said Embodiment at all, Various modifications are possible in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention.

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

-Means 1-1
The occurrence of a specific effect in which a symbol combination selected and displayed from among a plurality of types of decorative symbols is a specific combination is a gaming machine set as an advantageous event for the player, and the specific combination is performed every time. It includes a target design that can change, and a pre-production that indicates which of the plurality of types of decorative designs is set as the target design occurs before the specific production occurs. It is characterized by.
According to the gaming machine, since the type of the decorative symbol set as the target symbol can be changed each time, the pattern indicating that an event advantageous to the player occurs can be made rich in variations. It is possible.

・ Means 1-2
The gaming machine according to claim 1-1, wherein the preliminary effect is started substantially at the same time as the start of the effect for notifying the result of the determination.
This makes it difficult to predict the timing at which the specific combination is indicated.

・ Means 1-3
The gaming machine according to claim 1-1 or 1-2, wherein a display position of the target symbol included in the specific combination with respect to the other decorative symbols is fixed.
By doing so, it is easy to see whether the specific combination has been established.

・ Means 1-4
The decorative pattern includes a part representing a character, and the preliminary effect is an effect for displaying a character included in the decorative pattern set as the target symbol. A gaming machine according to any one of the means 1-3.
By doing so, it is easy to understand which decorative symbol has been set as the target symbol.

・ Means 1-5
A main display device on which the decorative pattern is displayed, and a sub-display device that is a display device different from the main display device and in which the preliminary effect is executed; A gaming machine according to any one of 1-4.
By doing so, it is possible to indicate which decorative symbol has been set as the target symbol on the secondary display device, regardless of the main display device. That is, the control of the effect is easy.

・ Means 1-6
The sub-display device is provided in front of the main display device, and is a transmissive display device that can make a portion where no image is displayed transparent. Gaming machine.
As the sub display device, the above-mentioned transmission type display device can be exemplified.

-Means 2-1
Reach effect execution means for performing a reach effect that is a result indicating the success / failure determination result according to the mode of the ending, and a successful result if the success / failure determination result is a hit, and the ending of the reach effect is not the successful result. The result of the failure, the rejection effect execution means for executing a reversal effect indicating that the rejection determination result is a hit after the rejection determination result shows as if it is a mistake, and the reach effect A gaming machine characterized in that when the specific image is displayed on the display device after the failure ending, the probability that the reversal effect occurs is higher than when the specific image is not displayed. .
By doing so, the player pays attention even after the end of the failure of the reach effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

・ Means 2-2
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein when the specific image is displayed, occurrence of the reversal effect is determined.
As described above, the display of the specific image may be set to be determined.

・ Means 2-3
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2-1 and 2-2, wherein the specific image is an image in which a combination of decorative symbols indicating that the result of the determination as to whether or not the result is incorrect is a specific mode.
By doing so, it is possible to realize a gaming property that focuses on the combination of decorative symbols when the reach effect ends in failure.

・ Means 2-4
The specific aspect is a mode in which the specific symbol, which is a kind of the decorative symbol, is displayed at a specific position in relation to other decorative symbols constituting the specific symbol. Gaming machine.
As an example of the specific mode, a mode in which a specific symbol, which is a kind of decorative symbol, is displayed at a predetermined position can be exemplified.

・ Means 3-1
A display device that displays a decorative symbol that informs the success / failure determination result by a combination when completely stopped, and an effect that shows the success / failure determination result in a mode of the ending, and a success ending if the success / failure determination result is a hit. The reach effect execution means for executing the reach effect, and the decorative design is displayed on the display device in a combination indicating that the result of the reach determination is incorrect when the end of the reach effect is a failure result that is not the successful result. After the pseudo stop, the decorative symbol is rocked, and the decorative symbol is completely stopped, and a deviation determination period setting unit that sets a deviation determination period until it is determined that the success / failure determination result is a deviation is determined. The simulation of swinging the decorative symbol to make it appear as if the loss determination period is set when the end of the reach effect is the failure end is Reversal effect execution means for executing a reversal effect that is a production that can occur during the finalization period, and in fact indicates that the result of the determination is a hit, and the number of swings of the decorative symbol during the loss confirmation period. A gaming machine characterized by the fact that can change.
By doing so, it is not known until the end of the reversal effect (until the decorative design is completely stopped), and the interest of the game is enhanced.

・ Means 3-2
The number of swings N1 and the number of swings N2 are set as those that can be selected as the number of swings of the decorative symbol in the loss determination period, and can be selected as the number of swings of the decorative symbol in the pseudo loss determination period. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the number of swings M is set. However, N1, N2, and M satisfy the relationship of “N1 <M <N2”.
By doing in this way, when the number of swings exceeds N1, a reversal effect may occur or may not occur (only the number of swings N2 is selected). , The fun of the game when the reach production ends in failure increases.

・ Means 3-3
The gaming machine according to claim 3-2, wherein the probability that the number of swings N1 is selected as the number of swings of the decorative symbol in the loss determination period is higher than the probability that the number of swings N2 is selected. .
By doing so, when the number of swings exceeds N1, it is possible to expect the occurrence of the reversal effect, but it is possible to realize the gaming property that the occurrence of the reversal effect is not determined.

・ Means 4-1
It is a symbol displayed in the display area of the display device, a plurality of types of decorative symbols for notifying the player of the result of the determination of the success or failure, and a symbol different from the decorative symbol, and an event advantageous to the player occurs. A symbol control unit for controlling a special symbol indicating that the operation is operable by the player, and an effect image for displaying an operation image to execute an operation effect for prompting the player to operate the operation unit. Means, after the special symbol indicates that an event advantageous to the player occurs, the special symbol is changed to the operation image, and the operation effect is executed. Machine.
By doing in this way, it is possible to realize an interesting flow of the game in which the effect is shifted from the effect by the special symbol (the effect indicating that an advantageous event occurs) to the operation effect.

.Means 4-2
An event advantageous to the player occurs when the special symbol remains at the predetermined position, and if the special symbol does not remain at the predetermined position, an event advantageous to the player does not occur, and The gaming machine according to means 4-1, wherein the operation effect is not executed.
In this way, it is possible to realize easy-to-understand playability in which whether or not the special symbol remains at the predetermined position is a branch of the occurrence of an advantageous event and the occurrence of an operation effect.

・ Means 4-3
After the special symbol is displayed at the predetermined position between the two decorative symbols displayed on one side and the other side of the display area, the special symbol is changed to the operation image and the operation effect is displayed. Is executed, the gaming machine according to the means 4-2.
By doing so, the operation image is displayed on the center side of the display area, so that it is easy to understand that the operation effect has occurred (the operation of the operation means is prompted).

.Means 4-4
The gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-3, wherein the special symbol includes a portion indicating the operation image.
In this way, the player can feel that the operation effect is executed from the stage where the special symbol is displayed (predict the progress of the game).

・ Means 5-1
A display device having a display area, and after varying a plurality of types of decorative symbols in the display area, the validity determination result by the combination of the effective symbols that are the decorative symbols along the active line at the time of the change stop to stop the change Notifying means for informing, and when the non-effective symbol that is the decorative symbol that is not the valid symbol is displayed in the display area, the effective symbol is displayed more clearly than the non-effective symbol. A gaming machine characterized by the fact that:
This makes it easy to distinguish between an effective symbol and an ineffective symbol.

.Means 5-2
Means 4-1 characterized in that the degree of clarity of the effective symbol is maintained while the degree of clarity of the non-effective symbol is reduced before and after the fluctuation stop point. Gaming machine.
By doing so, a change that does not occur in the effective symbol occurs before and after the fluctuation stop time occurs in the non-effective symbol, so that it is easier to distinguish between the effective symbol and the non-effective symbol.

・ Means 5-3
In the display area, a background image is displayed as a background of the decorative pattern, and the background image can be seen through the non-effective pattern, and the background image can not be seen through the effective pattern. The gaming machine according to claim 5-1 or 5-2.
By doing so, the difference between the non-effective design and the effective design is emphasized by the background image, so that it is easier to distinguish between the effective design and the non-effective design (for some designs, the background image can be seen through, The situation in which the background image cannot be seen through other symbols causes a large difference in how to catch the symbols (visibility).

.Means 5-4
The gaming machine according to any one of means 5-1 to 5-3, wherein a plurality of the activated lines may be set.
Since it is important for a gaming machine in which a plurality of activated lines are set, it is important that the ineffective symbols and the activated symbols can be easily distinguished, the above-described configuration is particularly effective.

1 gaming machine 10 decorative design 11 first element 12 second element 10t target design 10s specific design 10a effective design 10b inactive design 18 pre-image 20 specific image 30 background image 40 operation image 50 special design 501 first special design 502 Second special symbol 51 Operation suggestion unit 80 Operation means 91 Display device 911 Display area 91a Main display device 91b Secondary display device

Claims (1)

A gaming machine in which a combination of a plurality of types of decorative symbols displayed on the display device is a combination of decorative symbols of the same type, and the result of the determination as to whether or not the hit is a win,
Reach effect execution means for performing a reach effect that is a success ending when the effect is a result indicating the success / failure determination result according to the mode of the ending, and the success / failure determination result is a hit,
The end of the reach production is a failure end that is not the success end, after showing as if the success / failure determination result is incorrect, a reverse rotation that actually performs a reverse performance indicating that the success / failure determination result is a hit Production execution means,
With
Person when the advisability judgment result reach demonstration is displayed on the display device after reaching said failure outcome becomes combined certain aspects of the decorative pattern shown as if it were disconnected, and the specific embodiments than if the result is not, probability that the reverse effect occurs is set to the higher due so,
The reach effect that is generated when a reach is configured by a specific symbol that is one of the plurality of types of decorative symbols is the reach that is generated when a reach is configured by a non-specific symbol that is a decorative symbol other than the specific symbol. It is set so that the probability of the success ending is higher than the effect,
In the specific mode, a gaming machine is characterized in that a decorative symbol constituting a reach is the non-specific symbol, and the other decorative symbols are combinations of the specific symbol .

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