JP6782499B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

A gaming machine capable of performing an effect (referred to as an image displacement effect) of changing a state in which an image is displayed in a display area to a state in which the image is displaced with respect to the display area is known. (For example, see Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-198359

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the taste of a game by producing an image displacement.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, the reference image is displaced with respect to the display area from the display means having the display area and the reference state in which the reference image is displayed in the display area. A suggestive element that includes an effect executing means for executing an image displacement effect that changes to the displayed displacement state, and suggests that the reference image causes an event advantageous to the player in the displacement state. When the reference image returns to the reference state in a mode including the suggestive element after the mode including the above, an event advantageous to the player actually occurs.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the taste of the game by producing an image displacement.

It is a front view of the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which showed the identification symbol and the reserved symbol displayed in the display area. It is a figure for demonstrating the basic mode of image displacement effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the notification (the first image displacement effect) of the establishment of "specific combination" by the image displacement effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the case which is the continuation of FIG. 4 and becomes the success result (the result that a specific combination is established). It is a figure for demonstrating the case which is the continuation of FIG. 4 and becomes the failure result (the result that a specific combination is not established). It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd specific example concerning the 1st image displacement effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 3rd specific example concerning the 1st image displacement effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 4th specific example concerning the 1st image displacement effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 5th specific example concerning the 1st image displacement effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the sixth concrete example concerning the 1st image displacement effect. It is a figure for demonstrating "stage change" (second image displacement effect) by image displacement effect. It is a figure (continuation of FIG. 12) for explaining "stage change" (second image displacement effect) by image displacement effect. It is a figure for demonstrating one of the 1st specific examples concerning the 2nd image displacement effect. It is a figure for demonstrating one of the first specific examples (an example different from FIG. 14) concerning the 2nd image displacement effect. It is a figure for demonstrating one of the 1st specific examples (an example different from FIGS. 14 and 15) concerning the 2nd image displacement effect. It is a figure for demonstrating one of the 2nd specific examples concerning the 2nd image displacement effect. It is a figure for demonstrating one of the 2nd specific example (an example different from FIG. 17) concerning the 2nd image displacement effect. It is a figure for demonstrating one of the 2nd specific example (an example different from FIG. 17 and FIG. 18) concerning the 2nd image displacement effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 3rd specific example concerning the 2nd image displacement effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 4th specific example concerning the 2nd image displacement effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the advance image production. It is a figure (continuation of FIG. 22) for demonstrating the advance image production. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st specific example concerning a pre-image production. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd specific example concerning the advance image production. It is a figure for demonstrating the 5th specific example concerning the advance image production. It is a figure for demonstrating the sixth concrete example concerning the advance image production. It is a figure for demonstrating the 7th specific example concerning the advance image production. It is a figure for demonstrating the 8th specific example concerning the advance image production. It is a figure which showed an example of the unit image which may be displayed at the time of a step-up effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the step-up effect. It is a figure (continuation of FIG. 31) for demonstrating the step-up effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st specific example about a step-up effect (an example which applied the technical idea explained by using a step-up effect to a selection effect). It is a figure for demonstrating the 3rd specific example about a step-up effect. It is a figure for demonstrating 4th to 6th concrete examples concerning a step-up effect.

1) Basic Configuration of Game Machine Hereinafter, an embodiment of Game Machine 1 according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the game machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG.

The game machine 1 includes a game board 90. The game board 90 is formed of a substantially square plywood, and the guide rail 903 forming a passage for guiding the game ball launched by the operation of the launch device 908 (launch handle) to the game area 902 has a substantially arc shape. It is provided as follows.

The game area 902 is provided with a display device 10, a start winning opening 904, a large winning opening 906, an out opening, and the like. The display area 11 of the display device 10 is an area that is visually recognized through an opening formed in the game board 90. Further, in the game area 902, a plurality of game nails are provided as obstacles that change the flow mode of the game balls when the flowing game balls collide with each other. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes in various modes depending on the conditions when it collides with the game nail.

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

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

The jackpot lottery is executed by a winning / failing determination means provided on a control board (not shown) triggered by winning a game ball into the starting winning opening 904 (a plurality of such starting winning openings may be provided). Specifically, a numerical value (win / fail judgment information) is acquired from the random number source triggered by the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 904, and if the numerical value is the same as the predetermined jackpot value, it becomes a jackpot. If they are different, they will be out of order. In the present embodiment, the notification of the hit / fail judgment result is started in the order in which the numerical values are acquired (so-called fluctuation is started), but there is the hit / miss judgment information for which the notification of the hit / miss judgment result has not been completed yet. In this case, the newly acquired hit / fail determination information is stored as hold information in a storage means provided on a control board (not shown). The fact that the hold information is stored in the storage means is displayed as the hold image (hold symbol) 80 (see FIG. 2).

In the present embodiment, as the reserved image 80, the notification effect of notifying the hit / fail judgment result has been started (the variation of the identification symbol 70 (identification symbol group 70 g) indicating the hit / fail judgment result has started), but the hit / fail judgment has been started. The pending image 81 (so-called “variation hold”) corresponding to the result notification that has not been completed (the variation of the identification symbol 70 (identification symbol group 70 g) has not stopped in the manner of showing the result of the hit / fail judgment) is displayed. The image to be shown) and the pre-variation pending image 82 corresponding to the notification effect for notifying the hit / fail judgment result (the change of the identification symbol 70 (identification symbol group 70 g) showing the hit / fail judgment result has not been started). Is displayed (see FIG. 2). An upper limit is set for the maximum number of stored information on hold information corresponding to the pre-variation hold image 82. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of stored information (win / fail determination information) obtained by winning the starting winning opening 904 (so-called “Special Figure 1”) is four.

In the present embodiment, similarly to the known gaming machine, the winning / failing determination result is notified to the player by the combination of the identification symbols 70 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 11 of the display device 10. Specifically, the identification symbol group 70 g (left identification symbol group 70 gL, middle identification symbol group 70 gC, right identification symbol group 70 gR) including a plurality of types of identification symbols 70 starts to fluctuate, and finally each identification symbol group 70 g. One of the identification symbols 70 is selected and stopped. When the jackpot is won, the combination of the identification symbols 70 selected from each identification symbol group 70g and stopped is a predetermined combination (for example, three sets of the same identification symbols 70). If it is out of the way, it will be a combination other than that (other than the combination that will be a big hit). In each figure, only the "numbers (characters)" constituting the identification symbol 70 are shown, but a symbol in which the numbers and characters are combined can be set as the identification symbol 70.

2) Various effects Various effects are executed as an effect that constitutes a notification effect (an effect from the start of fluctuation of the identification symbol 70 to the stop in a combination indicating the result of the determination). Hereinafter, various effects that can be executed by the game machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. It should be noted that not all of the effects described below must be feasible. Further, in the following description, when the term "image" (for example, "reference image" or the like) is used, both a still image and a moving image are included. Further, during the production described below, a small image showing various information related to the game such as a so-called small symbol may be displayed in the display area 11 (displayed in the vicinity of the outer edge of the display area 11 so as not to be conspicuous). However, the following description is based on ignoring the existence of the image (the illustration of the image is also omitted). That is, it is only a description of the production image to be shown to the player.

2-1) Image displacement effect 2-1-1) Basic aspect of image displacement effect The basic aspect of image displacement effect is a reference state in which the reference image 20 is displayed in the display area 11 of the display device 10 (FIG. 3 (FIG. 3). (See a)) changes to a displacement state (see FIG. 3B, etc.) displayed as if the reference image 20 was displaced with respect to the display area 11. The reference image 20 is an image displayed in the display area 11 in the reference state. In the present embodiment, the image displayed on the entire display area 11 in the reference state is set as the reference image 20. However, only a part of the image displayed in the display area 11 in the reference state may be displaced as the reference image 20. The reference image 20 may be either a still image or a moving image, but the content of the image represented by the reference image 20 is maintained in a mode that can be identified by the player from the reference state to the displacement state. By doing so, the player receives the impression that the image displayed in the reference state is displaced (shifted) with respect to the display area 11. The reference state can also be regarded as a state in which the reference image 20 is not displaced with respect to the display area 11, that is, a state in which the reference image 20 is displayed in substantially the entire display area 11.

Various modes of displacement of the entire reference image 20 with respect to the display area 11 can be considered. In the present embodiment, the reference image 20 is displayed as if it is displaced to the back (rear) with respect to the display area 11 (display device 10) (display as if it is displaced to the rear) (FIG. 3 (FIG. 3). b) See). It can be said that the reference image 20 is displayed as if it is zoomed out backward. However, such a displacement mode is only an example. As shown in FIG. 3 (c-1), the reference image 20 is along the plane direction (meaning the direction along the display area 11 of the display device 10; the same applies hereinafter) (in at least one of the vertical and horizontal directions). The display may be made as if it was displaced, or as shown in FIG. 3 (c-2), the reference image 20 may be displayed as if it was displaced so as to be tilted with respect to the plane direction ( It may be displayed as if it was displaced three-dimensionally).

Further, the mode may be such that the displacement amount of the reference image 20 changes with the passage of time (for example, the reference image 20 shakes). Further, the contour shape of the reference image 20 may be changed (for example, the contour of the reference image 20 may be distorted). Further, the reference image 20 may be displaced so that a part of the reference image 20 is located outside the display area 11 (a part of the reference image 20 is cut off). Further, the reference image 20 may be divided into a plurality of parts, and each part may be displayed as if it is displaced with respect to the display area 11.

Further, in the displacement state of the image displacement effect, the frame image 20K along the outer edge of the reference image 20 is displayed (see FIG. 3B). The frame image 20K indicates that it is a portion corresponding to the outer edge of the display area 11 in the reference state. In the present embodiment, the frame image 20K is not displayed in the reference state. That is, since the image displacement effect is an effect in which the reference image 20 is displayed as if it is displaced with respect to the display area 11, the frame image 20K is displayed in the displaced state in order to express the displacement. The player has the impression that the outer edge of the display area 11 in the reference state has shifted to the position displayed as the frame image 20K in the displaced state. Since the display area 11 roughly has a substantially rectangular shape, if the image displacement effect is displayed as if the reference image 20 is displaced to the back as in the present embodiment, the frame in the displaced state is used. The image 20K is assumed to exhibit a smaller shape than the display area 11. In the present embodiment, from the reference state to the displacement state, the frame image 20K gradually changes its shape so as to gradually move away from the outer edge of the display area 11, and finally arrives at the mode shown in FIG. 3 (b). In addition, the frame image 20K may not be displayed in the displacement state.

The reference image 20 in this embodiment includes the identification symbol 70 (see FIG. 3). Specifically, the reference image 20 includes at least the identification symbol 70 and a background image displayed as a background thereof. If the image layer for displaying the identification symbol 70 and the image layer for displaying the background image are separate layers, and the former layer is set in front of the latter layer, the background image is used as the background of the identification symbol 70. The displayed aspect can be constructed. In the present embodiment, since the displacement of the reference image 20 with respect to the display area 11 is realistically expressed, the continuity of fluctuation of the identification symbol 70 (identification symbol group 70g) even in the process of changing from the reference state to the displacement state. Is set to be maintained (fluctuation continues). It should be noted that it is not denied that the reference image 20 is set not to include the identification symbol 70.

The reference image 20 in this embodiment does not include the reserved image 80. That is, the position where the reserved image 80 is displayed does not change even in the displacement state (see FIG. 3). However, the reference image 20 may include the reserved image 80.

2-1-2) Notification of establishment of "specific combination" by image displacement effect (first image displacement effect)
As described above, in the present embodiment, the hit / fail determination result is notified by the combination of the identification symbols 70. It is a combination indicating that the three sets of the same identification symbols 70 are jackpots (big hit combination), and a combination indicating that the other three sets are missed (missing combinations). Some of the out-of-order combinations are set as "specific combinations". Displaying a specific combination occurs as a kind of so-called "look-ahead (directing)". The "look-ahead (directing)" is a notification effect (previous) of one or more previous hit / fail judgment results for which notification is completed before a certain hit / fail judgment result (target hit / fail judgment result) is likely to be a big hit. It is suggested by using (notification effect) (detailed explanation is omitted because "look-ahead (effect)" itself is known). When the combination indicated by the previous hit / fail judgment result (missing) is a specific combination, the probability that the target hit / fail judgment result will be a big hit (so-called (big hit) reliability) is increased. That is, the specific combination is the so-called "chance eye". In the present embodiment, the greater the number of destination notification effects used as the look-ahead effect (so-called pre-reading number of times), that is, the greater the number of times a specific combination is displayed, the higher the jackpot reliability.

Any specific embodiment of the specific combination may be used. It suffices if a rule is set so that it can be distinguished whether or not it is a specific combination. In the present embodiment, the combination composed of the identification symbol 70 of "3" and the identification symbol 70 of "7" (excluding the jackpot combination of "3" and "7" as a matter of course). It is set as a specific combination. In the present embodiment, the type (law) of the specific combination is only this one type, but other types may be set (for example, an odd number of identification symbols 70 other than "3" and "7"). A combination composed of is another type of specific combination). When a plurality of types of specific combinations are set, it is preferable that the jackpot reliability when each specific combination is constructed is different from each other. Further, it is preferable that the identification symbol 70 constituting the specific combination can be distinguished from another identification symbol 70. In the above example, the colors of the identification symbols 70 of "3" and "7" are made different from the colors of the other identification symbols 70. By doing so, it is possible to easily grasp that the identification symbols 70 of the same color are a specific combination.

Hereinafter, the image displacement effect that may be executed when the specific combination may be established in the above notification effect (referred to as the first image displacement effect to distinguish it from the second image displacement effect described later). (Sometimes) I will explain about it. First, the reference state (see FIG. 4 (a)) changes to the displacement state (see FIG. 4 (b)). As described above, the reference image 20 is displayed as if it were displaced rearward with respect to the display area 11. From the reference state to the displacement state (immediately after the transition to the displacement state), the continuity of the fluctuation of the identification symbol 70 (identification symbol group 70g) is maintained (see FIG. 4B).

After that, the fluctuation speed of the identification symbol 70 decreases, and the reference image 20 in the displacement state is set to include the three identification symbols 70 (see FIG. 4C). The combination of the three identification symbols 70 is a specific combination (for example, a combination of "3, 7, 7"). In the displacement state, the fluctuation (movement) of each identification symbol 70 is not in a completely stopped state (at that time, the notification of the hit / fail judgment result is not completed, and the specific combination is not established. ). Specifically, it is in a pseudo-stop state (for example, a slightly shaken state) in which the player appears to have stopped, but is not actually completely stopped. It can be said that such a state is a state indicating to the player that a specific combination may be established (a situation in which a specific combination is likely to be established). In short, it is a "fan" that indicates that a particular combination may hold.

The establishment of a specific combination brings about an advantageous event for the player that the jackpot reliability of the target hit / miss determination result is increased. Therefore, the reference image 20 in the displacement state is a "suggestion element" (identifying symbol constituting a specific combination) that suggests that an event advantageous to the player occurs (indicates that an advantageous event may occur). It can be said that it includes 70).

In the displaced state, the region other than the region in which the reference image 20 (frame image 20K) is displayed in the display region 11, that is, the region outside the reference image 20 (frame image 20K) is defined as the non-reference region 12. It can be said that the non-reference region 12 is a region generated by displaying the reference image 20 as if it were displaced with respect to the display region 11. In the displaced state, the effect image 30 is displayed in the non-reference region 12 (see FIGS. 4 (b) and 4 (c)). The effect image 30 is an image displayed in order to enhance the effect of the effect in the displacement state. In the present embodiment, an image as if a "television" is constructed is displayed around the reference image 20 (frame image 20K). Specifically, the reference image 20 is the "image display portion" (monitor portion) of the television, and the image as if the television housing (frame portion or the like) exists around the reference image 20 is the first production image 31. Is displayed. Further, in the non-standard area 12, a person as if watching the "television" is displayed as the second production image 32. In this way, in the displacement state, an image showing a situation as if a person is watching a television on which a specific combination of identification symbols 70 is displayed in the image display portion is displayed in the display area 11. .. It should be noted that such an effect image 30 does not necessarily have to be displayed, but at least it can be said that the effect is easier to understand when the effect image 30 is displayed than when it is not displayed.

The turning point of the effect is the time when the specific combination is constructed by the identification symbol 70 that is pseudo-stopped in the reference image 20 in the displaced state. Specifically, a case in which a success result is obtained after the reference image 20 includes the identification symbol 70 (suggestion element) constituting the specific combination (a case in which an event advantageous to the player occurs) (see FIG. 5). ), And a case that results in a failure (a case in which an event advantageous to the player does not occur) (see FIG. 6) occurs. Each ending will be described below.

After the displacement state, the success result is when the reference image 20 returns to the reference state in a mode including the identification symbol 70 (suggestion element) constituting the specific combination. Specifically, the identification symbol 70 constituting the specific combination displayed on the monitor of the "television" is zoomed in, and a change occurs so that the reference image 20 (the monitor portion of the television) spreads over the entire display area 11. By returning to the reference state (see FIG. 5A), the identification symbol 70 constituting the specific combination is displayed in the display area 11. After returning to the reference state, the movement (fluctuation) of the identification symbol 70 is completely stopped. That is, it is shown that the previous hit / fail determination result is out of order, and that the combination showing the out of place is a specific combination (chance eye) (see FIG. 5 (b)). That is, when a successful result is obtained, an event that is advantageous to the player occurs, in which the establishment of the specific combination is shown in the entire display area 11 and the jackpot reliability of the target hit / miss determination result is increased. After that, the notification effect (next variation) regarding the next hit / fail determination result is started (see FIG. 5C). If the next hit / fail judgment result is not the target hit / fail judgment result, the above-mentioned first image displacement effect (second look-ahead) may occur in the notification effect of the next hit / fail judgment result. ..

On the other hand, when the reference image 20 changes from the mode including the identification symbol 70 (suggestion element) constituting the specific combination to the mode not including the identification symbol 70 (suggestion element) constituting the specific combination in the displacement state, it fails. The result. Specifically, an image (for example, whether smoke is emitted from the housing of the television) indicating that the "television" displaying the identification symbol 70 (suggesting element) constituting the specific combination is in a situation as if it were broken. Image) is displayed in the non-reference area 12 as an auxiliary image 39 that clearly shows that the failure result has occurred. At the same time, it is as if a so-called sandstorm (snow noise) is displayed on the monitor of the "television". That is, in the case of a failure result, the identification symbol 70 (suggestion element) constituting the specific combination included in the reference image 20 is deleted, and the reference image 20 does not include the identification symbol 70 (suggestion element) constituting the specific combination. It changes to a state (see FIG. 6A). By changing to such a state, it is shown that the result is that the specific combination was not established (the result is disadvantageous to the player). That is, the event that is advantageous to the player that the jackpot reliability of the target hit / miss judgment result is increased does not occur.

After the failure result is reached, the scene is switched, and the combination of the identification symbols 70 indicating that the previous hit / fail determination result is out of order is displayed in the display area 11. The combination of the identification symbols 70 is not a specific combination (see FIG. 6B). That is, it is clearly shown that the specific combination (chance eye) was not established again after the failure result was reached. After that, the notification effect (next variation) regarding the next hit / fail determination result is started (see FIG. 6 (c)).

As described above, the first image displacement effect in the present embodiment includes a suggestion element that suggests that the reference image 20 in the displaced state causes an event advantageous to the player, and the reference image 20 provides the suggestion element. It is an interesting production that when the reference state is returned in the including manner, an actually advantageous event will occur.

On the other hand, when the reference image 20 changes from the mode including the suggestive element to the mode not including the suggestive element in the displacement state, it is an easy-to-understand effect that an event advantageous to the player does not occur. In particular, in the present embodiment, since the auxiliary image 39 (an image as if smoke is emitted from the television) showing that the result is disadvantageous to the player is displayed in the non-standard area 12, the disadvantageous result is reached. It is easy to understand. Since the non-reference area 12 is an area generated by displaying the reference image 20 as if it is displaced with respect to the display area 11, displaying the auxiliary image 39 means that the reference image 20 is displayed in the display area 11. It can also be said that it is a production that skillfully utilizes the fact that it is displayed as if it was displaced.

In the first image displacement effect, it can be considered that the suggestion element included in the reference image 20 is not effective at the stage of being in the displacement state, but is effective when the reference image 20 returns to the reference state. From the opposite point of view, the suggestion by the suggestion element is not valid unless the reference image 20 including the suggestion element returns to the reference state.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the first image displacement effect have been improved, embodied, and deformed will be described. In addition, as long as possible, the configuration may be configured in which a plurality of techniques described with the following specific examples are applied in combination.

○ First Specific Example In the above embodiment, the construction of a specific combination by the identification symbol 70 that notifies the previous hit / miss judgment result (missing) is set as a look-ahead effect that increases the probability that the target hit / miss judgment result will be a big hit. I explained that, but it can also be used for effects other than look-ahead effects. Unlike the look-ahead effect, it does not occur across multiple notification effects (multiple fluctuations), but one notification effect (notification effect that notifies the result of the hit / fail judgment that is the target of reliability suggestion by the first image displacement effect). It may be generated in. For example, it can also be used for so-called pseudo continuous production. Since the pseudo continuous effect itself is well known, a detailed explanation is omitted, but in the notification effect for notifying the target hit / fail determination result, the fluctuating identification symbol 70 is pseudo-stopped, and the unit effect that revariates is performed once or multiple times. It repeats itself. The occurrence of the unit effect is set as an event advantageous to the player whose jackpot reliability increases (generally, the larger the number of occurrences of the unit effect, the higher the jackpot reliability).

The combination of the identification symbol 70 at the time of pseudo stop is a specific combination (a combination based on a rule different from the above embodiment. A combination of the identification symbol 70 inside and the identification symbol on the right, such as "3, 4, 4", etc. It is assumed that the unit effect (re-variation) occurs when the combination of 70 is the same). In such a configuration, whether or not a specific combination is established can be indicated by the first image displacement effect. That is, the event advantageous to the player indicated by the establishment of the specific combination is not limited to the event described in the above embodiment.

○ Second Specific Example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the suggestion element included in the reference image 20 is a specific combination (chance eye) composed of the identification symbol 70, but an event advantageous to the player occurs. Any element that suggests this and can be included in the reference image 20 (that can be displayed as an image) may be used. For example, it is assumed that an image (hereinafter, referred to as an opportunity image 35) having a high probability that a hit / fail determination result corresponding to the notification effect will be a big hit when displayed by a certain notification effect is set. The first image displacement effect can be used as a "fan" of whether or not the opportunity image 35 is displayed (so-called chance-up effect occurs).

In the displaced state, the reference image 20 is assumed to include the opportunity image 35 as a suggestive element (see FIG. 7A). If the result is successful, the reference image 20 returns to the reference state in a manner including the opportunity image 35. That is, the opportunity image 35 is displayed in the display area 11, indicating that the jackpot reliability of the target hit / miss determination result has increased, that is, the chance-up effect has occurred (see FIG. 7 (b-1)). ). On the other hand, when the reference image 20 changes from the aspect including the opportunity image 35 to the aspect not including the opportunity image 35 in the displacement state, it is shown that the chance up did not occur (FIG. 7 (b-)). 2)). As described above, the opportunity image 35 included in the reference image 20 is not valid at the time of the displacement state, and when the reference image 20 including the opportunity image 35 returns to the reference state, the suggestion by the opportunity image 35 becomes valid (reference image 20). If does not return to the reference state, the suggestion by the opportunity image 35 will not be valid).

The opportunity image 35 may have a different mode from the displacement state and the mode after returning to the reference state. For example, in the displacement state, the opportunity image 35 is made translucent in order to show that the suggestion by the opportunity image 35 is not yet valid (see FIG. 7A), while after returning to the reference state, In order to show that the suggestion of the opportunity image 35 is valid, the opportunity image 35 is set to a non-translucent mode (a mode that is clearer than a mode in the displacement state) (see FIG. 7 (b-1)). In this way, the opportunity image 35 in the displacement state and the opportunity image 35 after returning to the reference state may be equated.

Further, a plurality of types of the opportunity image 35 may be set. For example, a plurality of types of opportunity images 35 having different jackpot reliability of the target hit / fail determination result in the case of a successful result may be set. By doing so, it is possible to realize the playability that the player desires to obtain a successful result as the opportunity image 35 displayed in the displacement state has a higher reliability.

○ Third Specific Example It is assumed that the aspect of the effect image 30 displayed in the non-reference region 12 in the displaced state suggests the probability that a successful result will occur (the probability that an event advantageous to the player will occur). In the above embodiment, it has been described that a person who seems to be watching "television" as the second effect image 32 is displayed in the non-reference area 12, but the second effect image 32 is a plurality of types of candidate images. One of them shall be displayed. It is assumed that the probability of a successful result differs depending on which of the plurality of types of candidate images is displayed as the second effect image 32. For example, it is assumed that either the second effect image A (see FIG. 8 (a)) or the second effect image B (see FIG. 8 (b)) is displayed. Then, it is set that the probability that the success result is higher is higher when the second effect image B is displayed than when the second effect image A is displayed (see FIG. 8). That is, it is assumed that the probability of a successful result is suggested by which of the plurality of types of candidate images is actually displayed as the effect image 30.

As described in the above embodiment, the reference image 20 is displayed as if it is displaced with respect to the display region 11, so that the non-reference region 12 is inevitably generated. It can be said that this example skillfully utilizes the inevitably generated non-standard region 12.

○ Fourth Specific Example It is assumed that the shape of the reference image 20 in the displaced state, that is, the shape of the frame image 20K may differ each time the effect is produced. Then, it is assumed that the shape of the reference image 20 suggests the probability of a successful result. For example, three types of candidate shapes for the reference image 20 are set: the first shape (see FIG. 9 (a)), the second shape (see FIG. 9 (b)), and the third shape (see FIG. 9 (c)). It is assumed that it has been done. In the displacement state in the first image displacement effect, one of the three types of shapes is set as the shape of the reference image 20. Then, the first shape, the second shape, and the third shape are set in the order of high probability of success (the third shape is the highest) (see FIG. 9). By doing so, it is possible to make the effect mode pay attention to the shape of the reference image 20 in the displaced state. The fact that the reference image 20 is in a displaced state means that its shape can be changed, and thus suggests the probability that a successful result will be obtained by using it.

In the case of this example, it is preferable that the larger the size of the reference image 20 in the displaced state (the larger the range occupied by the entire display area 11), the higher the probability that a successful result will be obtained. For example, if the setting has a high probability of achieving a successful result (the third shape is the highest) in the order of the first shape, the second shape, and the third shape, the first shape, the second shape, and the third shape are set. The size of the reference image 20 may be increased in the order of (see FIG. 9). The fact that the reference image 20 in the displaced state is large means that the outer edge (frame image 20K) of the reference image 20 is close to the display area 11. The fact that the outer edge of the reference image 20 is close to the display area 11 means that the reference image 20 can be easily spread over the entire display area 11. That is, the first image displacement effect becomes easy to understand by setting the aspect in which the size of the reference image 20 and the expansion of the reference image 20 (resulting in success) are related.

○ Fifth specific example It is assumed that the mode of the frame image 20K in the displaced state may differ each time the effect is produced. Then, it is assumed that the aspect of the frame image 20K suggests the probability of a successful result. For example, three types of frame image 20K candidate modes are set: the first mode (see FIG. 10 (a)), the second mode (see FIG. 10 (b)), and the third mode (see FIG. 10 (c)). It is assumed that it has been done. In the displacement state in the first image displacement effect, one of the three types of modes is set as the mode of the frame image 20K. Then, in the order of the first aspect, the second aspect, and the third aspect, the setting has a high probability of achieving a successful result (the third aspect is the highest) (see FIG. 10). By doing so, it is possible to obtain an effect mode that pays attention to the mode of the frame image 20K in the displacement state.

Various methods for setting the difference in the mode of the frame image 20K can be considered. It is conceivable to set a difference in mode depending on the color of the frame image 20K, the thickness of the frame image 20K, and the like (in the example shown in FIG. 10, the "thickness" of the frame image 20K is different).

○ Sixth Specific Example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the failure result is when the reference image 20 changes from the mode including the suggestive element to the mode not including the suggestive element in the displacement state. This is an example. If the reference image 20 does not return to the reference state (that is, a mode different from the success result), various modes for setting as a failure result can be considered.

For example, the reference image 20 in the displaced state tries to return to the original state regardless of whether the result is a success result or a failure result (see FIG. 11A). That is, the reference image 20 becomes larger as it approaches the display area 11 (the reference image 20 appears to be zoomed in). Finally, it is set as a success result that the outer edge (frame image 20K) of the reference image 20 becomes large until it disappears (see FIG. 11 (c-1)), and it does not reach that level (for example, it becomes small). That) (see FIG. 11 (c-2)) is the configuration set as the failure result. That is, whether or not the reference image 20 extends to the entire display area 11 is set as the difference between success / failure. It should be noted that, in a stage prior to the result, the outer edge (frame image 20K) of the reference image 20 may become larger or smaller, and a “flare” may occur (see FIG. 11 (b)). .. In this way, there is an advantage that the purpose (goal) of the production can be easily understood.

2-1-3) "Stage change" by image displacement effect (second image displacement effect)
In the present embodiment, a stage change using the image displacement effect occurs. It can be said that the "stage" corresponds to the "style" of the notification effect to be executed (sometimes referred to as "mode", "zone", etc.). For example, the stage of the character of the animation that is the motif of the game machine 1 is set. When the stage of a certain character is set, the notification effect is developed so that the certain character plays the leading role, and when the stage of another character is set, the notification that the other character plays the leading role is developed. The production is developed. The difference between the stages also appears in the background image displayed as the background of the identification symbol 70. The name of the currently set stage may be displayed in the display area 11 (included in the background image), such as "○○ stage".

Hereinafter, the flow when a “stage change” occurs from the first stage to the second stage different from the first stage will be described. The type of stage may be three or more. Further, in the drawing, the characters "XX stage" are displayed in the display area 11 when the first stage is set, and the characters "XX stage" are displayed when the second stage is set. The difference between the two stages is shown as something (included in the background image) (note that the characters are omitted in figures other than those for explaining the second image displacement effect). Further, the background image of the first stage may be referred to as the first background image 41, and the background image of the second stage may be referred to as the second background image 42.

The first stage of the stage change is displayed as if the reference image 20 is displaced with respect to the display area 11 from the reference state (see FIG. 12A) in which the reference image 20 is displayed in the display area 11. The displacement state (see FIG. 12B) is changed. In the present embodiment, the reference image 20 is displayed as if it was displaced to the back (rear) with respect to the display area 11 (display as if it was displaced to the rear). In other words, it can be said that the first stage is the image displacement effect itself. The reference image 20 at this stage includes the identification symbol 70 and its background image. The background image is a background image before the stage change, that is, a first background image 41. In the present embodiment, since the stage change occurs while the identification symbol 70 (identification symbol group 70g) is changing, the identification symbol 70 included in the reference image 20 is changing. A stage change may occur in a state where the fluctuation of the identification symbol 70 is stopped or pseudo-stopped (a state in which the identification symbol 70 is not completely stopped but appears to be stopped by the player).

The second step after the first step is to display the specific image 50 in the non-reference area 12 (see FIG. 12 (c)). That is, in the first stage, the specific image 50 is displayed in the non-reference area 12 that is inevitably generated by displaying the reference image 20 as if it is displaced with respect to the display area 11. The specific image 50 is an image for realizing "stage change". In the present embodiment, the specific image 50 representing the "door" (a pair of left and right "doors") is displayed in the non-reference area 12 generated on the left side and the right side of the reference image 20. The "door" in the present embodiment represents a "swing door". It should be noted that the displacement state may be reached in the first stage and the second stage (the specific image 50 is displayed in the non-reference region 12) may occur at the same time.

In the third stage after the second stage, the specific image 50 is displaced to cover the reference image 20 (see FIG. 13A). Specifically, the specific image 50 (left side of the door) displayed on the left side of the reference image 20 and the specific image 50 (right side of the door) displayed on the right side are displaced toward the center in the width direction so as to approach each other. Finally, it covers the entire reference image 20. That is, a display is made so that the door is closed, and finally, substantially the entire or a part of the display area 11 (at least the range in which the reference image 20 is displayed in the second stage) is covered by the door (display). The left half of the area 11 shows the left side of the door, and the right half shows the right side of the door). By setting the image layer representing the specific image 50 in front of the image layer representing the reference image 20, it is possible to create a situation in which the reference image 20 is covered with the specific image 50.

In the fourth stage after the third stage, the specific image 50 is displaced to expose the reference image 20 (see FIG. 13B). Specifically, the specific image 50 (left side of the door) displayed on the left side of the display area 11 and the specific image 50 (right side of the door) displayed on the right side are displaced left and right in the direction away from each other. That is, the display is such that the door is opened. As a result, the reference image 20 is displayed inside the opened door. By opening the closed door, the reference image 20 existing inside the door is exposed. The reference image 20 in this stage includes the identification symbol 70 and its background image, similarly to the reference image 20 in the first stage. However, the background image is the background image after the stage change, that is, the second background image 42. If the background image is regarded as a kind of "effect element", the effect element included in the reference image 20 displayed in the first to third stages and the effect included in the reference image 20 displayed in the fourth stage. The elements are different. In the present embodiment, the identification symbol 70 (identification symbol group 70g) fluctuates on the front side of the second background image 42. Further, in the fourth stage, the specific image 50 (door) is in a state of being displayed on the left side and the right side of the reference image 20.

In the fifth stage after the fourth stage, the reference image 20 (the image including the second background image 42) displayed in the fourth stage is displayed so as to be spread over the entire display area 11. (See FIG. 13 (c)). That is, the area where the reference image 20 that existed in the fourth stage is not displayed is displayed so as to be covered with the reference image 20. Due to the spread of the reference image 20, the specific image 50 (door) displayed in the fourth stage is covered with the reference image 20 and becomes invisible. By setting the image layer representing the reference image 20 in front of the image layer representing the specific image 50, it is possible to create a situation in which the specific image 50 is covered by the reference image 20. In other words, the front and back of the layer in the fifth stage (fourth stage) is the opposite of the front and back of the layer in the third stage. However, the reference image 20 up to the third stage (the image including the first background image 41) and the reference image 20 after the fourth stage (the image including the second background image 42) are the image before the stage change and the stage change. It can also be seen as a different image in terms of the later image. If it is grasped in this way, the layer representing the specific image 50 is set before the layer representing the reference image 20 up to the third stage and after the layer representing the reference image 20 after the fourth stage. It can also be said that.

By reaching the fifth stage in this way, from the first stage (the state in which the first background image 41 is displayed on the entire display area 11) to the second stage (the second background image 42 is the entire display area 11). It will shift to the state displayed in).

As described above, according to the game machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to realize an interesting stage change by using the image displacement effect. Specifically, it is interesting that the door as the specific image 50 is displayed in the non-standard area 12 that is inevitably generated by the execution of the image displacement effect, and the stage (background image) changes after the door is opened and closed. There is.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the second image displacement effect have been improved, embodied, and deformed will be described. In addition, as long as possible, the configuration may be configured in which a plurality of techniques described with the following specific examples are applied in combination.

○ First specific example Even if the second image displacement effect occurs, the stage change may not always be realized. That is, the first to fifth stages described in the above embodiment are the production of the flow when the stage change is realized, and there may be a case where the production of such a flow does not occur. The following ((A) to (C)) can be considered as the production mode of the case where the stage change is not realized.

(A) Up to the first stage, it is conceivable that the production will be the same as when the stage change is realized. After that, by preventing the specific image 50 from being displaced so as to cover the reference image 20, it is shown that the stage change is not realized. That is, the specific image 50 (left side of the door) displayed on the left side of the non-reference area 12 and the specific image 50 (right side of the door) displayed on the right side are displaced toward each other (the "door" is closed). It is assumed that the event that the reference image 20 is covered by the specific image 50 (door) does not occur. A "fanning effect" may occur in which the "door" as the specific image 50 is about to close. That is, if the "door" is finally closed (see FIG. 14 (b-1)) after the fanning effect (see FIG. 14 (a)), the stage change will be realized (FIG. 14 (c-). 1) On the other hand, if the "door" is not finally closed (see FIG. 14 (b-2)), the stage change will not be realized (see FIG. 14 (c-2)). The subsequent development may be any. For example, after the situation where the door is not closed is shown, the scene may be switched and the original stage (first stage) may be displayed.

(B) As another aspect, it is conceivable to produce the same flow as when the stage change is realized up to the second stage. After that, the stage change is not realized by preventing the specific image 50 from being displaced to expose the reference image 20. That is, the specific image 50 (left side of the door) displayed on the left side of the display area 11 and the specific image 50 (right side of the door) displayed on the right side are displaced in a direction away from each other, and the reference image 20 is exposed. It shall not occur. A "fanning effect" may occur in which the "door" as the specific image 50 is likely to open to the left and right. That is, if the "door" is finally opened (see FIG. 15 (b-1)) after the fanning effect (see FIG. 15 (a)), the stage change is realized (see FIG. 15 (c-1)). On the other hand, if the "door" is not finally opened (see FIG. 15 (b-2)), the stage change will not be realized (see FIG. 15 (c-2)). The subsequent development may be any. For example, after the situation where the door is not opened is shown, the scene may be switched and the original stage (first stage) may be displayed.

(C) As yet another aspect, after the third stage, the specific image 50 (door) is displaced in the fourth stage to expose the reference image 20, but the reference image 20 is the original. It is conceivable that the stage (first stage) remains the same, that is, the production is an image including the first background image 41. That is, if the background image included in the exposed reference image 20 is changed due to the displacement of the specific image 50 (door) after the third step (see FIG. 16A) (the background image in the first step (see FIG. 16A). If the background image (second background image 42) is different from that of the first background image 41) (see FIG. 16 (b-1)), the stage change has been realized (see FIG. 16 (c-1)). If the background image has not changed (if it is the same background image (first background image 41) as the background image (first background image 41) in the first stage) (see FIG. 16 (b-2)). , The effect indicates that the stage change was not realized (see FIG. 16 (c-2)). Regardless of whether or not the stage change is realized, the reference image 20 is then expanded to the entire display area 11 (an event such as the fifth stage described in the above embodiment occurs) (FIG. 16 (FIG. 16). c-1) (see c-2)). That is, when the stage change is not realized, the reference image 20 including the first background image 41 is expanded to the entire display area 11.

In the case of the mode as in this example (the mode as in (A) to (C)), the occurrence of the stage change is set as an event advantageous to the player (so-called chance up). preferable. Specifically, when a stage change occurs, it is set to increase the probability that the hit / fail judgment result corresponding to the notification effect in which the stage change has occurred will be a big hit, and it will be stored when the stage change occurs. It is conceivable to set the setting to increase the probability that the hit / fail judgment result corresponding to any of the pending information will be a big hit (a setting in which a stage change occurs as a so-called look-ahead effect). In this way, playability is realized in which it is hoped that the stage change actually occurs at the turning point of whether or not the stage change occurs in the second image displacement effect.

○ Second specific example (an example that is more concrete than the first specific example)
As described in the first specific example, the stage change is not always realized even if the second image displacement effect occurs. On the premise of this, it is assumed that the probability that the stage change will be realized is suggested. The following ((D) to (F)) can be considered as examples of the suggestion.

(D) It is assumed that the probability that the stage change will be realized differs depending on the shape of the non-standard region 12 (that is, the shape of the frame image 20K). For example, it is assumed that a plurality of types of sizes are set as the size of the non-reference region 12 in the displaced state displayed as if the reference image 20 is displaced with respect to the display region 11 in the first stage. It is assumed that the probability that a stage change will be realized differs depending on which size is used. Since the non-reference area 12 corresponds to an area other than the area in which the reference image 20 is displayed in the display area 11, the larger the non-reference area 12, the smaller the reference image 20. By doing so, the effect mode in which the player pays attention to the size of the non-reference region 12 (the size of the reference image 20).

In this case, it is preferable that the larger the size of the non-reference region 12, that is, the smaller the size of the reference image 20, the higher the probability that the stage change will be realized (see FIG. 17). This is because it is assumed that the smaller the reference image 20, the more the reference image 20 is covered with the door (specific image 50), and the player is likely to see the stage change.

(E) As another aspect, it is conceivable that the probability that the stage change will be realized differs depending on the aspect of the specific image 50 (door). Specifically, it is assumed that a plurality of types of modes are set as the mode of the specific image 50 (door) displayed in the non-reference region 12 in the second stage, and the stage is changed depending on which mode is used. It is assumed that the probability of realizing is different.

Various methods for setting the difference in the mode of the specific image 50 (door) can be considered. As an example, it is conceivable to make the size of the specific image 50 (door) different. In this case, the larger the size of the specific image 50 (door) (the larger the range of the specific image 50 in the non-standard area 12), the higher the probability that the stage change will be realized. Is preferable (see FIG. 18). This is because it is assumed that the larger the specific image 50 (door) is, the more the reference image 20 is covered with the specific image 50 (door), and the player is likely to see the stage change.

As another example (not shown), it is conceivable to make the color tone of the specific image 50 (door) different. For example, it is assumed that one of blue, green, and red is set as the color tone of the specific image 50, and the probability that the stage change will be realized in that order is high (“red” is the highest).

(F) As yet another aspect, it is conceivable that the probability that the stage change will be realized differs depending on the aspect of the frame image 20K in the displacement state.

Various methods can be considered as a method for setting the difference in the mode of the frame image 20K. For example, it is conceivable to make the "thickness" of the frame image 20K different. In this case, it is preferable that the thinner the frame image 20K, the higher the probability that the stage change will be realized (see FIG. 19). This is because it is assumed that the thicker the frame image 20K, the more visible to the player that the stage (first stage) of the reference image 20 displayed in the displaced state is maintained.

○ Third Specific Example The second image displacement effect may be an embodiment in which the fourth stage described in the above embodiment ends (the fifth stage does not occur). As described above, in the fourth stage, the specific image 50 is displaced to expose the reference image 20. When the reference image 20 is exposed, it is assumed that the reference image 20 is displayed in the entire display area 11 (see FIG. 20B). In this way, it is not necessary to generate a change in which the exposed reference image 20 is spread over the entire display area 11, that is, a change in the fifth stage described in the above embodiment.

○ Fourth Specific Example Although it has been explained that the second image displacement effect in the above embodiment is an effect that realizes a stage change (change in the background image), the target is not limited to the stage change. For example, it is assumed that a plurality of types of images (reliability suggestion image 51) having different jackpot reliability when displayed as an image displayed in the display area 11 during the notification effect are set. When a certain reliability suggestion image 51 (first reliability suggestion image 511) is displayed, a second image displacement effect occurs (see FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b)), and the certain reliability. It is assumed that another type of reliability suggestion image 51 (second reliability suggestion image 512) having a higher jackpot reliability than the degree suggestion image 51 is displayed (see FIGS. 21 (c) and 21 (d)). That is, the second image displacement effect is used to change the reliability suggestion image 51 included in the reference image 20 in the direction of increasing the reliability.

2-2) Pre-image effect The pre-image effect includes a pre-effect and a post-effect that occurs after the pre-effect. The main part 61 of the pre-image production is a part corresponding to the pre-production. The pre-effect is an effect using the pre-image 55 displayed in the display area 11. As will be described later, the pre-effect is an effect in which the pre-image 55 changes with the passage of time, but the pre-image 55 is not an image showing time. Specifically, it does not include numbers that change (countdown or count up) over time.

The preliminary image 55 in the present embodiment is an image (see FIG. 22B and the like) as if it represents a “fireworks ball”. Specifically, the main body portion (ball portion) of the fireworks ball (hereinafter referred to as the main body portion 551) and the squib portion (hereinafter referred to as the changing portion 552) are included. In the present embodiment, the main body portion 551 is located below the display area 11, and the linear changing portion 552 extends upward from the main body portion 551, and the changing portion 552 is a side edge (left edge) of the display area 11. Or it is displayed along the right edge). The changing portion 552 may be bent. It should be noted that the main body portion 551 is a portion displayed for the purpose of making the effect easy to understand (to clearly indicate that it is a "fireworks ball"), and is not an essential part of the preliminary image 55. The essential part of the preliminary image 55 is the change part 552.

The pre-production is started when the pre-image 55 is displayed (see FIG. 22 (b) and the like). The timing at which the advance image 55 is displayed is indefinite (a plurality of display timings are set). That is, the player cannot completely predict at what timing of the notification effect the advance image 55 will be displayed. At the stage when the preliminary image 55 is displayed, the change portion 552, which is a fuse, is in a mode as if it was ignited. That is, it is considered as if the tip of the fuse is burning.

When the pre-production is started, the changing portion 552 of the pre-image 55 changes with the passage of time. Specifically, it gradually becomes shorter (smaller) with the passage of time (the position of the tip of the changing portion 552 is displaced downward) (see FIG. 22 (c) and the like). The amount of change per hour (distance in which the tip of the changing portion 552 moves in the present embodiment) of the preliminary image 55 (changing portion 552) is constant. That is, the image change rate, which is the amount of change in the prior image 55 (change portion 552) per elapsed time, is constant throughout the prior effect.

The change portion 552 of the preliminary image 55, which changes with the passage of time in this way, finally reaches the final mode (see FIG. 23 (a) and the like). In the present embodiment, it is set as the final mode that the change portion 552 disappears. The elimination of the changing portion 552 means that the main body portion 551 of the fireworks ball is "ignited". That is, the timing of "ignition" is set as the final mode. This is just an example. Since the changing portion 552 becomes shorter (smaller) with the passage of time, it may be set as the final mode that the changing portion 552 becomes smaller to a predetermined size.

An image as if "fireworks" were launched when the change portion 552 of the prior image 55 reaches the final mode is displayed (see FIG. 22B and the like). Based on the start time when the pre-production is started, it means that the "fireworks" will be launched when a predetermined time has passed from the start time. However, since the preliminary image 55 does not include "numbers", the predetermined time is not represented by "numbers". That is, the player predicts the timing at which the "fireworks" will be launched while observing the change in which the change portion 552 is gradually shortened. As will be described later, the timing is the timing at which the post-production occurs.

When the change portion 552 of the pre-image 55 reaches the final mode (almost at the same time when the "fireworks" are launched), the post-production occurs. If the time point at which the change portion 552 of the pre-image 55 reaches the final aspect is set as the "end time point", the post-effect is generated when the end time point is reached. The post-production causes an event that is advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as a result event) (see FIG. 22 (b) and the like). As a result event, a plurality of types of events are set, and one of the plurality of types of events occurs. Each resulting event is pleasing to the player. Although not shown, it is possible to exemplify events such as "occurrence of pseudo-ream", "movement of a movable accessory", "display of a chance-up image", and the like, which increase the reliability of the jackpot. Further, as a result event, a thing that suggests the jackpot reliability of the target hit / fail determination result (the hit / fail determination result corresponding to the notification effect in which the prior image effect has occurred) (reliability suggestion effect) may be set. An example of the effect is to display images such as "chance" and "extreme heat" to suggest the jackpot reliability of the target's hit / fail judgment result.

In addition, the result event may include "notice of an event that will occur in the player's favor in the future". An image such as "NEXT" may be displayed to foretell that a "pseudo-ream" will occur in the future (see FIGS. 22 (b) and (c), etc.), or an image such as "group" (not shown) may be displayed to indicate "group". Foretelling that "group production" (a well-known chance-up production) will occur in the future. That is, a configuration may be configured in which a notice that an event suggested in the period after that does not occur immediately at the end of the period is set as a "result event". However, in the present embodiment, the foretold event is only until the notification of the hit / miss determination result of the target is completed (limited to one change). In the present embodiment, the foretold event is configured to always occur (the fact that the foretold event does not occur may be set as a so-called "premier" (big hit confirmation effect). ).

Since such a result event is set, the player enjoys predicting the time point (end time point) when the change portion 552 of the preliminary image 55 reaches the final mode. This is because the result event shown in a certain pre-image production is limited to the one that can occur substantially at the same time as the end time or in the future (previous period). In other words, at the time when the change part 552 of the prior image 55 reaches the final aspect, an event that cannot already occur does not occur as a result event (the occurrence is not foretold). is there. In the present embodiment, the result event that occurs in the latter half of the notification effect (at the “late” timing) is considered to have higher jackpot reliability. Internally (controllably), the time when the pre-production is started is determined by back-calculating from the timing at which the result event should occur.

In the production where the time is counted down and some event occurs when it reaches 0, the timing at which the event occurs is easy to predict, and in some cases, the event that occurs is easily assumed. It ends up. On the other hand, in the pre-image effect (pre-effect) in the present embodiment, a result event occurs when the pre-image 55, which is an image that does not include a number indicating time, reaches the final mode. It is difficult to predict the timing at which this occurs (the timing until the end point), and it is an interesting production.

Further, the pre-image effect in the present embodiment makes it difficult to predict the timing at which the post-effect (result event) occurs, but the timing cannot be predicted at all (there is no element for predicting). The "image change speed" is set as an element that can predict the timing because there is a possibility that the fun of the image may be reduced. That is, in the present embodiment, since the image change speed of the pre-image 55 (change unit 552) is constant through the pre-effect, the player estimates the timing at which the post-effect (result event) occurs based on the image change speed. Can be enjoyed

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the above-mentioned matters related to the pre-image production have been improved, embodied, and modified will be described. In addition, as long as possible, the configuration may be configured in which a plurality of techniques described with the following specific examples are applied in combination.

○ First Specific Example It has been explained that the pre-image effect (pre-effect) in the above embodiment has a configuration in which the pre-image 55 (change portion 552) becomes smaller (shorter) with the passage of time, but the opposite configuration. That is, the pre-image 55 (change portion 552) may be configured to become larger (longer) with the passage of time.

For example, it is assumed that the plant extending from the pot is set as the preliminary image 55 (change portion 552) (see FIG. 24 (a)). It is assumed that the change portion 552 becomes longer with the passage of time (see FIG. 24 (b)) and reaches a predetermined size as the final mode (see FIG. 24 (c)). A post-effect (result event) occurs when the change unit 552 reaches the final mode.

As in the above embodiment, if the pre-image 55 (change portion 552) becomes smaller (shorter) with the passage of time, the player has the final aspect that the pre-image 55 becomes smaller or disappears to a predetermined size. Since it is assumed that the final mode (end point) is easy to understand, there is an advantage. If this is the case, an image (target image 59) as a guide showing the final mode (end point) of the change unit 552 may be displayed. For example, an image showing a target position is displayed as a target image 59 (see FIG. 24). By doing so, the production form becomes easy to understand.

On the other hand, the target image 59 as described above may not be displayed. By doing so, since the final aspect of the pre-image 55 (change portion 552) is not clearly known to the player, it becomes difficult to predict the timing at which the post-effect (result event) occurs. In this case, the final mode may be different for each pre-production (the size of the final mode is not constant). In this way, it becomes more difficult to predict the timing at which the post-effect (result event) will occur.

○ Second specific example The size (length) of the pre-image 55 (change portion 552) can be changed during the pre-production. Specifically, the size (length) of the pre-image 55 (change portion 552) may become large (long) during the pre-production (see FIGS. 25 (a) and 25 (b)). The increase in the size of the pre-image 55 (change portion 552) means that the time point at which the pre-image 55 (change portion 552) reaches the final mode, that is, the end time point is delayed. From a different point of view, the time of the pre-production may be "extended" (extended production may occur). An image showing that a change in the size (length) of the prior image 55 (change portion 552) has occurred (for example, an image including characters such as "extension!") Is displayed at the same time when the change occurs. By setting this, the effect becomes easier to understand (see FIG. 25 (b)).

As described in the above embodiment, if the result event occurs in the latter half of the notification effect and the jackpot reliability is high, the size of the preliminary image 55 (change portion 552) becomes large. It can be said that the occurrence of is advantageous for the player. In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the image change speed is constant through the pre-production, but the speed while the size of the pre-image 55 (change portion 552) increases is excluded (“Image change speed”). It shall not be included in the target of ". The same shall apply hereinafter). That is, the image change speed refers to the speed (speed in the normal state) in a situation where the size of the prior image 55 (change portion 552) becomes smaller with the passage of time. Further, the size (length) of the pre-image 55 (changing portion 552) may be reduced (shortened) in the middle of the pre-production.

As described in the first specific example, if "extension" is generated (extension effect is generated) in a configuration in which the prior image 55 (change portion 552) becomes larger (longer) with the passage of time. The size (length) of the pre-image 55 (changing portion 552) may be reduced (shortened) in the middle of the pre-production.

In the case of the configuration as in this example, it may be suggested that the "extension" is likely to occur depending on the aspect of the prior image 55. For example, a plurality of types of modes are set as modes of the prior image 55 (at least one of the main body portion 551 and the changing portion 552), and depending on which of the plurality of types of modes is used, "extension" The probability that "" will occur is different. For example, it is assumed that the color tone of the main body 551 is set to any of "blue", "green", and "red", and "green" is more when it is "green" than when it is "blue". The setting is such that "extension" is more likely to occur in the case of "red" than in the case of (see FIG. 25 (c). In the drawing, "color" is represented by letters. The same shall apply hereinafter). ..

Further, it may be set that "extension" may occur when the pre-image 55 (change portion 552) reaches the final mode. By doing so, it is possible to create a production form in which "extension" can be expected until the end. For the player, it was assumed that the post-production (result event) would occur, but the pre-production will continue without the post-production, which is a surprising production form. The "extension" does not occur before the pre-image 55 (change portion 552) reaches the final mode, and the "extension" occurs only when the pre-image 55 (change portion 552) reaches the final mode. It may be a possible configuration.

○ Third Specific Example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the image change speed of the pre-image 55 (change unit 552) is constant through the pre-effect, but it may be set so that it can be changed during the pre-effect. One of the features of the preliminary image 55 is that it is an image that does not include a number indicating the time. Therefore, even if the speed at which the pre-image 55 (change part 552) becomes smaller is changed (unless a large speed change that clearly appears in the "appearance" is generated), the speed change of the countdown is caused. It is less likely that the player will notice the speed change compared to the configuration (configuration that displays a number indicating the time).

By making the image change speed change in the middle of the pre-production in this way, it is necessary to strictly determine the time when the pre-production starts in consideration of the timing at which the result event (post-production) should occur. It has the advantage of disappearing. That is, even if the timing at which the pre-effect is started is the same, the end time can be moved back and forth by changing the image change speed, that is, the timing at which the result event (post-effect) occurs can be moved back and forth. There is an advantage that it can be done.

○ Fourth Specific Example The configuration is such that the image change speed of the pre-image 55 (change unit 552) may differ for each pre-production. That is, the image change speed of the pre-image 55 (change unit 552) in a certain pre-effect is constant throughout the certain pre-effect (as described in the third specific example above, it does not change during the pre-effect). ) However, it is not always the same (when a new pre-effect occurs, the image change speed may be different from the previous pre-effect). For example, three types of image change speeds, V1, V2, and V3 (assuming that the magnitude relationship of the speeds is "V1>V2>V3") are provided, and any of the three types of speeds is provided. Is set as the actual image change speed. As described in the above embodiment, if the result event occurs in the latter half of the notification effect, the jackpot reliability is higher, and the smaller the image change speed is, the more preferable for the player (speed V3 is set). It is the most preferable form of production.

By doing so, the delay at the time when the pre-production is started does not substantially determine the delay at the end time (the time when the result event occurs). For example, even if the time when the pre-production is started is early, a pattern in which the end time is delayed because the image change speed is small can occur.

○ Fifth Specific Example The size (initial mode) of the pre-image 55 (changed portion 552) at the start of the pre-production is indefinite. That is, the initial mode of the pre-image 55 (change portion 552) can be changed each time the pre-effect (pre-image effect) occurs (see FIG. 26; (b-1) to (b) in FIG. 26. As shown in -3), an example in which three types of sizes (large, medium, and small) are set as the initial mode is shown). As described in the above embodiment, if the result event occurs in the latter half of the notification effect, the jackpot reliability is higher, and the larger the initial mode is, the more advantageous it is for the player. it can.

According to this example, since the initial mode of the pre-image 55 (change part 552) exists as an element that controls the delay of the end time point (the time point when the result event occurs), there are abundant variations of the production. become. When the pre-production occurs, the player pays attention not only to the timing of the occurrence but also to the initial mode of the pre-image 55 (change portion 552).

○ Sixth Specific Example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the display time point at which the pre-image 55 is displayed is the start time point of the pre-production, but the display time point and the start time point may not match. First, the occurrence of the pre-effect (pre-image effect) is confirmed by displaying the pre-image 55 (see FIG. 27 (a)). After that, the pre-effect is started when a predetermined start effect is generated (changes in the pre-image 55 (change unit 552) are started) (see FIG. 27 (b)). If the "fireworks ball" (main body 551 + fuse) is displayed as the pre-image 55 as in the above embodiment, it is conceivable that the tip of the fuse is ignited as the start effect. That is, it is assumed that the start effect is set as an effect indicating the start of the pre-effect. With the execution of the start effect as an opportunity, the change of the preliminary image 55 (change portion 552) starts with the passage of time (see FIG. 27 (c)).

By doing so, it is possible to shift the time when the pre-effect is generated (the time when the pre-image 55 is displayed) and the time when the pre-effect is started (the time when the start effect is generated). That is, the player cannot predict the time when the pre-production starts, and the fun of the production is improved. As described in the above embodiment, if the result event occurs in the latter half of the notification effect, the jackpot reliability is higher, the player can start the effect after the pre-image 55 is displayed. It is hoped that the timing of occurrence of will be delayed.

Even if the pre-image 55 is displayed, it may be set so that the occurrence of the pre-effect is not confirmed. That is, the display of the pre-image 55 merely suggests that the pre-effect may occur (the probability that the pre-effect will occur has increased), and the change of the pre-image 55 (change portion 552) is changed. It may be set so that the production may end without occurring. In this way, after the pre-image 55 is displayed, it is possible to realize the playability that the player desires to generate the start effect.

○ Seventh Specific Example In the pre-image effect in the above embodiment, the occurrence of the pre-effect determines the occurrence of the post-effect, but even if the pre-effect occurs, the post-effect (result event) occurs. May be not limited to the configuration. If the change of the pre-image 55 (change part 552) reaches the final mode without stopping in the middle, a post-effect (result event) occurs, but as shown in FIGS. 28 (a) to 28 (c), the pre-image 55 (change) When the change of part 552) is stopped in the middle (particularly, see FIG. 28 (c)), it is assumed that the post-effect (result event) does not occur. When a predetermined end effect occurs, it is conceivable to adopt an effect mode in which the change of the prior image 55 (change unit 552) is stopped in the middle. If the "fireworks ball" (main body 551 + fuse) is displayed as the preliminary image 55 as in the above embodiment, for example, "the fuse is extinguished" is assumed to occur as the end effect.

Since the result event is an event that is advantageous to the player, it can be said that it is not preferable for the player that the result event does not occur. Therefore, by following this example, the player hopes that the change of the pre-image 55 (change part 552) will reach the final mode without stopping in the middle (without being "extinguished"). can do.

In the case of the configuration as in this example, a fanning effect indicating that the change of the prior image 55 (change portion 552) may stop in the middle may be generated. For example, when a character who tries to extinguish the fire of the fuse appears and the fire is extinguished by the character, the change of the pre-image 55 (change part 552) stops (the pre-production ends), but the fire is extinguished. If this is not done, the pre-production will continue. By doing so, it is possible to realize the playability that the player desires to continue the pre-production without ending when the fanning effect occurs.

Further, in the case of the configuration as in this example, the probability of reaching the final aspect may be suggested by the prior image 55. For example, a plurality of types of modes are set as modes of the prior image 55 (at least one of the main body portion 551 and the changing portion 552), and the final mode is determined according to which of the plurality of types of modes is used. It is assumed that the probability of reaching is different. For example, it is assumed that the color tone of the main body 551 is set to any of "blue", "green", and "red", and "green" is more when it is "green" than when it is "blue". It is assumed that the case of "red" is more likely to reach the final aspect than the case of "red" (see FIG. 28 (d)).

○ Eighth specific example It is assumed that the post-production (resulting event) is suggested according to the mode of the pre-production. Specifically, a plurality of types of modes are set as modes of the prior image 55 (at least one of the main body portion 551 and the changing portion 552), and it depends on which of the plurality of types of modes is used. , The resulting event shall be suggested. For example, as result events, the first event (see FIG. 29 (a-1)) and the second event (events having a higher jackpot reliability than the first event) with different jackpot reliability (see FIG. 29 (ab)). ) Shall occur. Then, it is assumed that the color tone of the main body 551 is set to any of "blue", "green", and "red", and the case of "green" is more "green" than the case of "blue". It is assumed that the second event is more likely to occur when the color is "red" than when the color is "red" (see FIG. 29 (b)). By doing so, the player also pays attention to the aspect of the preliminary image 55.

2-3) Step-up effect The step-up effect that can be executed by the game machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described below. A step-up effect other than the step-up effect described below may be feasible.

In the step-up effect, a predetermined effect element is gradually increased (step-up), and finally stopped at any stage (step; SU) (step-up is stopped). In the present embodiment, the higher the final stage (step; SU), the higher the probability that the hit / fail judgment result notified by the notification effect including the step-up effect will be a big hit (the larger the number of steps, the higher the jackpot reliability). High degree). However, this is just an example. The lower the final stage (step; SU), the higher the jackpot reliability may be set. In addition, it may be set to have the highest jackpot reliability when stopped at a specific stage other than the first or last stage of step-up.

In the step-up effect in the present embodiment, a new image is displayed each time the step-up is performed. Since the image is square, it is generally called a window step-up or the like. Hereinafter, the image is referred to as a "unit image". In the step-up effect, it is set as a step-up that a new unit image is displayed in a predetermined mode. Specifically, it is as follows.

It is assumed that five types of the first unit image 601 to the fifth unit image 605 are set as the unit image displayed in a certain step-up effect. Each unit image corresponds to each stage (step; SU) in the step-up effect. The first unit image 601 corresponds to SU1, the second unit image 602 corresponds to SU2, the third unit image 603 corresponds to SU3, the fourth unit image 604 corresponds to SU4, and the fifth unit image 605 corresponds to SU5 (see FIG. 30). .. Each unit image may include characters indicating the number of steps (characters "Step ○" in this embodiment) and the like.

It is a step-up that a new unit image is displayed in the display area 11 in a predetermined mode. In the present embodiment, the state displayed in a large size in the center of the display area 11 is the state displayed in a predetermined mode. That is, it is possible to shift from the state in which the first unit image 601 is displayed in the predetermined mode (see FIG. 31 (b)) to the state in which the second unit image 602 is displayed in the predetermined mode (see FIG. 31 (c)). This is a step-up from SU1 to SU2, from a state in which the second unit image 602 is displayed in a predetermined mode (see FIG. 31 (c)) to a state in which the third unit image 603 is displayed in a predetermined mode (FIG. 32 (a). ) Is a step-up from SU2 to SU3 ... (not shown) The fifth unit image 605 is displayed in a predetermined mode from the state in which the fourth unit image 604 is displayed in a predetermined mode. It is a production form in which the transition to the state is a step-up from SU4 to SU5.

When the step-up is stopped, the above changes do not occur. It is also shown that the unit image at the stage where the step-up is stopped is selected as the target image. For example, when the step-up effect is stopped at SU3, the third unit image 603 is displayed in a predetermined mode (see FIG. 32 (a)) to the fourth unit image 604 is displayed in a predetermined mode. It is shown that there is no transition and the third unit image 603 is selected as the target image. That is, a change indicating that the step-up has stopped occurs in the third unit image 603. Hereinafter, the change will be described in detail.

It is assumed that the unit image is in the basic mode when it is not selected as the target image, and is in the emphasized mode when it is selected as the target image. That is, when the step-up is stopped at the step corresponding to a certain unit image, the certain unit image changes from the basic mode (see FIG. 32 (a)) to the emphasized mode (see FIG. 32 (b)). And.

The basic embodiment has a main portion 61 and a frame portion 62 surrounding the main portion 61 (see FIG. 32 (a)). The unit image in this embodiment has a substantially rectangular shape. The shape of the frame portion 62 can be changed as appropriate. That is, the main portion 61 has a square outer edge, and the frame portion 62 has a shape along the main portion 61 (the shape of the "frame" is square). The main part 61 is an essential part (a part showing the contents of the image) of the unit image. The frame portion 62 and the separate frame portion 64, which will be described later, may be roughly shaped as long as they have a frame shape. The mode may be such that a part is interrupted in the circumferential direction.

The main part 61 includes various effect elements (images). The main part 61 in the present embodiment includes the character 61K as one effect element. The first unit image 601 includes character A, the second unit image 602 includes character B, the third unit image 603 includes character C, the fourth unit image 604 includes character D, and the fifth unit image 605 includes character E. (See FIG. 30). Therefore, the occurrence of step-up can be regarded as a change of the character 61K. Further, the main part 61 includes the effect character 61S shown as a line of the character 61K for another effect. Dialogues (effect characters 61S) corresponding to each character 61K are set. In the basic mode, the character 61K and the effect character 61S are in a state of being housed inside the frame portion 62.

The emphasis mode has a protruding portion 63 that protrudes from the frame portion 62 (see FIG. 32 (b)). That is, the protruding portion 63 is a portion located outside the frame portion 62. In other words, the portion excluding the region surrounded by the frame portion 62 (the region inside the outer edge of the frame portion 62) in the state immediately before the protrusion portion 63 is formed from the image in the emphasized mode is the protrusion portion 63. (The shaded portion in the enlarged view of FIG. 32 (b) is the protrusion 63). In the present embodiment, the effect character 61S is surrounded by a separate frame portion 64 different from the frame portion 62. The separate frame portion 64 is an image that is not displayed when it is in the basic mode. That is, by changing from the basic mode to the emphasized mode, the effect character 61S, which is an effect element constituting the main portion 61, is surrounded by the separate frame portion 64, and at least a part of the separate frame portion 64 is formed. It becomes a protruding portion 63 protruding from the frame portion 62 (see FIG. 32 (b)). Specifically, the portion protruding outward from the straight line along the frame portion 62 is the protruding portion 63. In the present embodiment, a part of the separate frame portion 64 is in a state of protruding from the frame portion 62, but the entire separate frame portion 64 may be in a state of protruding from the frame portion 62.

From another point of view, the number of windows increases from the basic mode (a state in which only one window (frame portion 62) is present) (see FIG. 32 (a)) to the emphasized mode (two windows (frame portion)). 62 and the separate frame portion 64)) (see FIG. 32 (b)). Then, the increased windows (separate frame portion 64) are displayed so that at least a part thereof protrudes from the window (frame portion 62) that originally existed. Further, the increased window (separate frame portion 64) surrounds the effect element (effect character 61S) before the change.

As described above, in the step-up effect in the present embodiment, the change from the basic mode to the emphasized mode causes a protruding portion 63 protruding from the frame portion 62, so that it is easy to understand that the step-up has stopped.

Further, the change from the basic mode to the emphasized mode is that the separate frame portion 64 increases as a new "frame" (window) and the separate frame portion 64 protrudes from the frame portion 62 in which the original frame portion 64 originally existed. It becomes easier to understand that has stopped.

Further, the separate frame portion 64 surrounds the effect element (effect character 61S) included in the main unit 61 when it is in the basic mode. That is, when the step-up is stopped, the effect element changes from the state surrounded by the frame portion 62 to the state surrounded by the separate frame portion 64, so that it becomes easier to understand that the step-up has been stopped.

The basic mode of the step-up effect can be changed as appropriate. For example, a configuration in which a plurality of types of unit images corresponding to a certain step (SU) may be set may be used. In addition, a step-up that skips steps may occur. Further, a plurality of step-up systems (routes) may be set. Further, it may be set so that the step-up that has been stopped may be restarted.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the step-up effect have been improved, embodied, and modified will be described. In addition, as long as possible, the configuration may be configured in which a plurality of techniques described with the following specific examples are applied in combination.

○ First specific example It is also possible to apply the matters (technical ideas) explained in the above step-up effect to the effect other than the step-up effect. From a different point of view, the step-up effect is that one of one or a plurality of images displayed in the display area 11 is finally selected, and the step-up effect is to show the selected image. The image is changed from the basic mode to the emphasized mode. Based on this, it can be said that the matters described in the above embodiment can be applied to the so-called selection effect.

The following can be considered as the selection effect. Multiple choices are shown as images. Each image corresponds to a unit image. Each image is in the basic mode at the stage before selection (see FIG. 33 (a)). When any one of the plurality of images is selected, the selected image changes to the emphasis mode (see FIG. 33 (b)). The selection effect may be one in which the options to be selected are internally determined, or one in which the player can select any option. At the time of selection, the player may be prompted with an operation means such as a push button.

○ Second Specific Example The element that becomes the protruding portion 63 in the emphasized mode is not limited to the separate frame portion 64. As another example, it is conceivable that a part of the effect element (image) included in the main portion 61 in the basic embodiment becomes the protruding portion 63. For example, it is conceivable that the character 61K included in the main portion 61 in the basic mode is changed to the emphasized mode so as to protrude from the frame portion 62. That is, in the basic mode, a part of the effect element, which is entirely contained inside the frame portion 62, is changed to the emphasized mode so as to protrude to the outside of the frame portion 62.

○ Third Specific Example When the step-up is stopped, it is assumed that the effect sound corresponding to the effect element surrounded by the separate frame portion 64 is output from the speaker 85 (see FIG. 1). According to the above embodiment, the production sound corresponding to the production character 61S (line) surrounded by the separate frame portion 64 is output from the speaker 85 (if the production character 61S is different, the production sound is also different). (See FIG. 34). That is, the effect as if the character 61K is speaking the dialogue is executed. It should be noted that the production sound may be output as the entire production character 61S (line) or a part of the production character 61S (line).

As described in the above embodiment, since the separate frame portion 64 is displayed when the step-up is stopped, the effect sound corresponding to the effect element surrounded by the separate frame unit 64 is output as in this example. By setting, it becomes easier to understand the stop of step-up.

○ Fourth Specific Example As described in the above embodiment, the separate frame portion 64 is displayed when the step-up is stopped. The separate frame portion 64 is a portion that constitutes the protruding portion 63 and can be said to be a “conspicuous” portion. Utilizing this, it is assumed that the jackpot reliability is suggested by the aspect of the separate frame portion 64 displayed when the step-up is stopped. Various methods for setting the difference in the mode of the separate frame portion 64 can be considered. Methods such as making the size of the separate frame portion 64 different and making the color of the separate frame portion 64 different are conceivable. For example, as the size of the separate frame portion 64, three types of small, medium, and large are set, and the jackpot reliability is set to be higher in this order (“large” is the highest reliability) (Fig.). 35 (a)). By doing so, the player will also pay attention to the mode of the separate frame portion 64 when the step-up is stopped.

It is preferable that the influence of the aspect of the separate frame portion 64 on the jackpot reliability is smaller than the influence of the final number of steps in the step-up effect on the jackpot reliability. That is, regardless of the mode of the separate frame portion 64, the setting is such that the larger the number of steps, the higher the reliability. Specifically, for example, the reliability when the mode of the separate frame portion 64 is "small" after proceeding to SU3 is higher than the reliability when the mode of the separate frame portion 64 is "large" after proceeding to SU2. Is also set high.

-Fifth Specific Example As described in the above embodiment, when the step-up is stopped, the effect element is surrounded by the separate frame portion 64. That is, the effect element becomes "conspicuous". Utilizing this, it is assumed that the jackpot reliability is suggested by the mode of the effect element when the step-up is stopped. According to the above embodiment, the jackpot reliability is suggested by the mode of the effect character 61S (line) surrounded by the separate frame portion 64. Various methods can be considered as a method for setting a difference in the mode of the effect element. Techniques such as different sizes of the directing elements and different colors of the directing elements can be considered. For example, as the size of the production character 61S, three types of small, medium, and large are set, and the jackpot reliability is set to be higher in this order (“large” is the highest reliability). See FIG. 35 (b)). By doing so, the player also pays attention to the mode of the effect element when the step-up is stopped.

It is preferable that the influence of the mode of the effect element on the jackpot reliability is smaller than the influence of the final number of steps in the step-up effect on the jackpot reliability. That is, regardless of the mode of the effect element, the setting is such that the larger the number of steps, the higher the reliability. Specifically, for example, the reliability when the mode of the effect element is "small" after proceeding to SU3 is higher than the reliability when the mode of the effect element is "large" when the process proceeds to SU2. Set.

-Sixth Specific Example As described in the above embodiment, when the step-up is stopped, the unit image is in an emphasized mode having a protruding portion 63 protruding from the frame portion 62. Utilizing this, it is assumed that the jackpot reliability is suggested by the aspect of the protruding portion 63 when the step-up is stopped. For example, it is conceivable that the size of the protruding portion 63 (the size of the portion protruding from the frame portion 62) suggests the reliability of the jackpot (see FIG. 35 (c)). Assuming that the sizes of the frame portion 62 and the separate frame portion 64 are the same, the smaller the range in which the inner region of the frame portion 62 and the inner region of the separate frame portion 64 overlap, the larger the size of the protruding portion 63. By doing so, the player will also pay attention to the mode of the protrusion 63 when the step-up is stopped.

It is preferable that the influence of the aspect of the protrusion 63 on the jackpot reliability is smaller than the influence of the final number of steps in the step-up effect on the jackpot reliability. That is, regardless of the mode of the protruding portion 63, the setting is such that the larger the number of steps, the higher the reliability.

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

The game machine 1 according to the above embodiment is a so-called pachinko game machine, but the same technical idea applies to other game machines such as a rotating body type game machine, except for the matter using the configuration peculiar to the pachinko game machine. Applicable.

Specific means (game machines) obtained from the above embodiments are listed below.

・ Means 1-1
A display means having a display area and an image displacement effect that changes from a reference state in which a reference image is displayed in the display area to a displacement state displayed as if the reference image is displaced with respect to the display area are executed. The reference image includes the suggestion element after the reference image is configured to include a suggestion element suggesting that an event advantageous to the player occurs in the displacement state. A gaming machine characterized in that when the reference state is returned in this manner, an event that is actually advantageous to the player occurs.
The game machine includes a suggestion element that suggests that a reference image in a displaced state causes an event advantageous to the player, and when the reference image returns to the reference state in a manner including the suggestion element, the reference image includes a suggestion element. , It is possible to perform an interesting effect that an advantageous event will actually occur.

・ Means 1-2
Described in means 1-1, wherein an event advantageous to the player does not occur when the reference image changes from a mode containing the suggestive element to a mode not including the suggestive element in the displacement state. Amusement machine.
In this way, when the reference image changes from the mode containing the suggestive element to the mode not including the suggestive element in the displacement state, an event advantageous to the player does not occur, so that the effect is easy to understand. Become.

・ Means 1-3
When the reference image changes from the mode containing the suggestion element to the mode not including the suggestion element in the displacement state, the reference image is changed from the reference state to the displacement state. The gaming machine according to means 1-2, wherein an auxiliary image indicating that the result is disadvantageous to the player is displayed in a non-standard area in the display area.
In this way, if an auxiliary image showing that the result is disadvantageous to the player is displayed in the non-standard area, it becomes easier to understand that the disadvantageous result has been reached. Since the non-reference area is an area created by displaying the reference image as if it were displaced with respect to the display area, displaying the auxiliary image is as if the reference image was displaced with respect to the display area. It can be said that it is a production that skillfully utilizes what is displayed in.

・ Means 1-4
As a combination of identification symbols that are displayed in the display area and indicate a winning / failing determination result, a specific combination indicating that the situation is advantageous to the player is set, and the reference image constitutes the specific combination. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-3, wherein the specific combination is established when the reference state is returned in a mode including the identification symbol.
In this way, as a suggestion element included in the reference image, a specific combination (so-called chance eye) by the identification symbol can be exemplified. Since the reference image in the reference state naturally includes the identification symbol, it is sufficient to set the reference image in the displacement state in the state including the identification symbol, and it is likely that a specific combination will be established in the reference image in the displacement state. It should be shown that the situation is.

・ Means 2-1
The first step of changing from the reference state in which the reference image is displayed in the display area of the display means to the displacement state in which the reference image is displayed as if it was displaced with respect to the display area, and the first step. Later, in the second stage in which the specific image is displayed in the non-reference area in the display area generated by displaying the reference image as if it is displaced with respect to the display area, and the second stage. After that, a display is made in which the specific image is displaced to cover the reference image, and after the third step, a display is made in which the specific image is displaced to expose the reference image. A game machine characterized in that it is possible to perform an image displacement effect including the fourth stage.
According to the above-mentioned game machine, it is possible to improve the taste of the game by utilizing the image displacement effect.

・ Means 2-2
The gaming machine according to means 2-1 characterized in that the effect element included in the reference image displayed in the first stage is different from the effect element included in the reference image displayed in the four stages. ..
In this way, the effect element included in the reference image can be changed by using the image displacement effect.

・ Means 2-3
The gaming machine according to means 2-2, wherein the effect element indicates a mode of a notification effect for notifying a result of a hit / miss determination, and the style can be changed by passing through the image displacement effect.
In this way, the style of the notification effect (concepts such as stage and mode) can be changed by using the image displacement effect.

・ Means 2-4
The image displacement effect includes means 2-1 to means 2-3, which comprises, after the fourth step, a fifth step in which the reference image is displayed so as to be spread over the entire display area. The gaming machine described in any of.
By doing so, the flow of production becomes smooth.

・ Means 3-1
The display means, the pre-effect that continuously changes the size of the pre-image displayed on the display means with the passage of time until the final mode, and the pre-effect that the pre-image is the final A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with an effect executing means capable of executing a post-effect that generates a result event advantageous to the player when the mode is reached.
The game machine can perform an interesting pre-production in which it is difficult to predict when a post-production (result event) will occur.

・ Means 3-2
The pre-effect is characterized in that the size of the pre-image becomes smaller with the passage of time, and the pre-image becomes smaller or disappears to a predetermined size as the final mode. The gaming machine according to means 3-1.
By doing so, it becomes easy to understand the situation (target) of the pre-production necessary for the post-production to occur.

・ Means 3-3
The gaming machine according to means 3-2, wherein an extension effect in which the advance image becomes large at one time may occur in the advance effect.
By doing so, it becomes more difficult to predict the timing at which the post-effect (result event) occurs.

・ Means 3-4
The means 3 is characterized in that the size of the pre-image increases with the passage of time and the pre-image reaches a predetermined size as the final mode. The game machine described in -1.
In this way, the pre-image may be enlarged as an effect form.

・ Means 3-5
The gaming machine according to means 3-4, wherein an extension effect in which the advance image becomes smaller at one time may occur in the advance effect.
By doing so, it becomes more difficult to predict the timing at which the post-effect (result event) occurs.

・ Means 3-6
The gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-5, wherein the image change speed, which is the amount of change in the prior image per elapsed time, is constant throughout the pre-production.
By doing so, it is possible to estimate the timing at which the post-effect (result event) occurs from the image change speed and enjoy the effect.

・ Means 3-7
The gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-6, wherein the image change speed may differ depending on the pre-production.
By doing so, it is possible to obtain an effect mode in which the timing at which the ex-post effect (result event) occurs is changed according to the image change speed.

・ Means 4-1
Execution of the display means and the effect of displaying one or more unit images on the display means, and executing a specific effect indicating that one of the unit images is finally selected as the target image. The unit image is a basic embodiment having a main portion and a frame portion surrounding the main portion in a state not selected as the target image, and the frame portion in a state selected as the target image. A gaming machine characterized in that it has an emphatic aspect having a protruding portion protruding from the surface.
According to the game machine, it is possible to clearly show that a certain unit image is selected as a target image.

・ Means 4-2
The specific effect is a step-up effect in which a new unit image is displayed in a predetermined mode as a step-up effect, and a step-up stop in which a certain unit image is in the emphasized mode is set. The gaming machine according to Means 4-1 characterized by being an image.
According to the above-mentioned game machine, it becomes easy to understand that the step-up has stopped (to what stage the step-up has been performed) in the step-up effect.

・ Means 4-3
The emphasized mode has a separate frame portion different from the frame portion, and means 4-1 or a means 4-1 or a feature in which at least a part of the separate frame portion protrudes from the frame portion as the protruding portion. The gaming machine according to means 4-2.
In this way, as a result of the change from the basic mode to the emphasized mode, a separate frame portion is added as a new "frame", and if the effect mode is such that the separate frame portion protrudes from the originally existing frame portion, a certain unit image is targeted. It is possible to show that it was selected as an image in an easy-to-understand manner.

・ Means 4-4
The main part in the basic aspect includes a predetermined effect element, and the emphasized aspect is described in means 4-3, wherein the effect element is surrounded by a separate frame portion. Game machine.
In this way, if the effect element is changed from the state surrounded by the frame portion to the state surrounded by another frame portion by the change from the basic mode to the emphasized mode, a certain unit image is selected as the target image. It is possible to show that more clearly.

・ Means 4-5
In the basic aspect, the main part includes a character and an effect character which is an effect element shown as a line of the character, and in the emphasis mode, the effect character is surrounded by the separate frame portion. The gaming machine according to Means 4-4, characterized in that.
As an object surrounded by a separate frame when the emphasis mode is adopted, a character's dialogue can be exemplified.

1 Game machine 10 Display device 11 Display area 12 Non-standard area 20 Standard image 20K Frame image 30 Directional image 35 Opportunity image 41 First background image 42 Second background image 50 Specific image 55 Preliminary image 551 Main body 552 Change part 59 Auxiliary image 60 Unit image 61 Main part 61K Character 61S Directing character 62 Frame part 63 Protruding part 64 Separate frame part 70 Identification pattern

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A display means having a display area and
An effect executing means for executing an image displacement effect that changes from a reference state in which a reference image is displayed in the display area to a displacement state displayed as if the reference image is displaced with respect to the display area.
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After the reference image was made into a mode including a suggestion element suggesting that an event advantageous to the player occurs in the displacement state, the reference image returned to the reference state in a mode including the suggestion element. In some cases, an event that actually benefits the player occurs, while
A gaming machine characterized in that when the reference image changes from a mode containing the suggestive element to a mode not including the suggestive element in the displacement state, an event advantageous to the player does not occur .

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