JP6842729B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

The fluctuation time of the symbol for notifying the result of the hit / fail determination is determined based on various conditions (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-325882

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the risk of frustration for the player.

The gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, has a notification means for notifying the winning / failing lottery result by stopping the fluctuating identification symbol in a manner corresponding to the winning / failing lottery result, and the identification symbol fluctuates. A variable time determining means for determining the variable time from the start to the stop in a manner according to the result of the winning / failing lottery, and a gaming state setting capable of setting a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. The shortest variation time set in the period from when the special gaming state is set until the predetermined condition is satisfied is the shortest set in the period after the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is characterized in that it is longer than the above-mentioned fluctuation time.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the risk of the player becoming irritated.

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 (the 1) for demonstrating the special effect and the operation effect performed during the special effect. It is a figure (No. 2) for demonstrating the special effect and the operation effect performed during the special effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the first specific example about a special effect and the operation effect executed during the special effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd specific example concerning the special effect and the operation effect executed during the special effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 5th specific example concerning a special effect and an operation effect executed during the special effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the sixth specific example concerning a special effect and an operation effect executed during the special effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 7th specific example concerning a special effect and an operation effect performed during the special effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the case where the fanning effect becomes a success result and the case where the fanning effect becomes a failure result. It is a figure for demonstrating the first concrete example about the combination which is out of opportunity production. It is a figure for demonstrating the second concrete example about the combination which is out of opportunity production. It is a figure for demonstrating the fifth concrete example about the combination which is out of opportunity production. It is a figure for demonstrating the sixth concrete example about the combination which is out of opportunity production. It is a table showing the types of candidate times that can be set as the fluctuation time in the period before the condition is satisfied and the period after the condition is satisfied. It is a figure for demonstrating that the shortest variation time changes when the condition is satisfied in the 1st special game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the first specific example about the fluctuation time in a special gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd specific example about the fluctuation time in a special gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the 4th specific example about the fluctuation time in a special gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the fifth specific example about the fluctuation time in a special gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the sixth specific example about the fluctuation time in a special gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the 7th specific example about the fluctuation time in a special gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the eighth specific example about the fluctuation time in a special gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the 9th specific example about the fluctuation time in a special gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the re-variation effect (normal re-variation effect). It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd specific example (special re-variation effect) concerning the re-variation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 4th specific example (application example to "reach") about a re-variation effect.

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

The game machine 1 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 91, a start area 904, a large winning opening 906, an out opening, and the like. The display area 911 of the display device 91 is a portion that can be visually recognized through the opening 901 formed in the game board 90. Further, in the game area 902, a plurality of game nails as obstacles that change the flow mode of the game ball by colliding with the flow-down game ball are provided. 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 in a winning opening such as a starting area 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 in the starting area 904. In the present embodiment, as the starting area 904, a first starting area 904a (so-called “special drawing 1” starting area) and a second starting area 904b (so-called “special drawing 2” starting area) are provided. A numerical value (win / fail judgment information) is acquired from the random number source triggered by the winning of the game ball in the starting area 904, and if the numerical value is the same as the predetermined jackpot value, it is a jackpot, and if it is different, it is missed. It becomes. In the present embodiment, the notification of the hit / fail judgment result is started in the order in which the numerical value is 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 symbol 10. That is, the reserved symbol 10 indicates the existence of the pass / fail determination information for which the notification of the corresponding pass / fail determination result has not been completed.

In the present embodiment, as the reserved symbol 10, the notification effect for notifying the hit / fail judgment result (from the start of fluctuation of the identification symbol 80 (identification symbol group 80 g) to the complete stop with the combination showing the hit / fail judgment result, so-called one). Although the effect of the changing middle part has been started, the notification of the winning / failing result has not been completed. The changing pending symbol 11 (hereinafter, also referred to as the changing hold information) corresponding to the winning / failing judgment information (hereinafter, may be referred to as the changing hold information). A symbol indicating the existence of the so-called "holding of change") and a pre-change holding symbol corresponding to the hit / fail judgment information (hereinafter, also referred to as pre-change hold information) for which the notification effect for notifying the hit / fail judgment result has not been started. 12 is displayed (see FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, the basic embodiments of the pending symbol 11 during change and the reserved symbol 12 before change are the same. The basic forms of the variable pending symbol 11 and the pre-variable reserved symbol 12 may be completely different. Further, the variable pending symbol 11 may not be displayed. The order in which the notification of the hit / fail determination result corresponding to the pre-variation reserved symbol 12 is completed (so-called reserved “digestion order”) is earlier as it is located on the right side.

An upper limit is set for the maximum number of stored information before fluctuations. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of stored first pre-variation hold information (holding in FIG. 1) obtained by winning the first starting area 904a is four, and by winning the second starting area 904b. The maximum number of stored second pre-variation hold information (special figure 2 hold) that can be obtained is four. Therefore, with respect to the reserved symbol 10 corresponding to one of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, one changing reserved symbol 11 and a maximum of four pre-changing reserved symbols 12 may be displayed (see FIG. 2). ..

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 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91. Specifically, the identification symbol group 80 g (left identification symbol group 80 gL, middle identification symbol group 80 gC, right identification symbol group 80 gR) including a plurality of types of identification symbols 80 starts to fluctuate, and finally each identification symbol group 80 g. One of the identification symbols 80 is selected and stopped. When the jackpot is won, the combination of the identification symbols 80 selected from each identification symbol group 80g and stopped becomes a predetermined combination (for example, three sets of the same identification symbols 80). 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). The identification symbol 80 may be a combination of numbers and characters.

In the present embodiment, a normal gaming state and a special gaming state are set as the gaming states. The special gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is a low-probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and a low-base state (low probability, no time saving) in which it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize in the starting area 904. As the special gaming state, the first special gaming state and the second special gaming state are set. The first special game state is a high-probability game state in which the probability of winning a big hit is high, and a high-base state (high probability / time saving) in which a game ball is likely to win a prize in the starting area 904. The second special gaming state is a low-probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and a high-base state (low probability / time saving) in which a game ball is likely to win a prize in the starting area 904. In the normal gaming state, the player launches the gaming ball aiming at the first starting region 904a. In this embodiment, so-called "left-handed" is performed. In the special game state, the game ball is launched aiming at the second starting area 904b. In this embodiment, so-called "right-handed" is performed. In the special gaming state, it is easy to win the open lottery of the second starting area 904b triggered by the entry of the game ball into the normal starting area 905, so that the game ball can be relatively easily placed in the second starting area 904b. Win a prize.

2) Hereinafter, various effects and setting items (effects, etc.) that can be executed by the game machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that only a part of the effects described below can be executed. Also, only when a predetermined mode (a mode that can be selected by the player himself or a mode that is automatically set (without being selected by the player)) is set. , The configuration may be such that the effects described below can occur. Further, an image (so-called "small symbol" or the like) showing various information may be displayed in the vicinity of the outer edge of the display area 911 so as not to be conspicuous (the illustration of the image is omitted in each figure). The player can enjoy the game without being aware of this kind of image.

2-1) Special effect and operation effect executed during the special effect A special effect may be executed as a part of the notification effect. The special effect is an effect that shows the result of the hit / fail judgment depending on the aspect of the ending. If the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit, it will be a success result, and if it is a mistake, it will be a failure result. It should be noted that the so-called reversal pattern, which pretends to have reached a failure end (as if it was out of place) and indicates that it is actually a big hit, is also a kind of success end. The special effect in this embodiment is a kind of so-called super reach effect. Various specific modes of special production can be considered. The special effect in this embodiment is a so-called battle effect in which a ally side (player side) character and an enemy side character fight (see FIG. 3A). The ending in which the ally character wins (victory ending) is set as the success ending, and the ending in which the ally character is defeated (the ending in which the enemy character wins) (defeat ending) is set as the failure ending.

In the special effect, an operation effect may occur. The operation effect is an effect that encourages the player to operate the operation means 20. In the present embodiment, the first operating means 21 and the second operating means 22 are provided as the operating means 20 (see FIG. 1). In the present embodiment, the first operating means 21 is a push button (operated downward in the direction of gravity), and the second operating means 22 is a structure provided separately from the push button and is pushed backward. It is operated like this. Both are configured to return to their original position by an urging member (not shown) when the player releases the hand. As the operation effect, the one that prompts the operation of the first operation means 21 is the first operation effect, and the one that prompts the operation of the second operation means 22 is the second operation effect. In the present embodiment, the first operating means 21 and the second operating means 22 are different structures. However, operating the operating means having the same structure in a certain operation mode may correspond to the first operation effect, and operating the operation means in another operation mode may correspond to the second operation effect. In addition, the first operation effect is to provide a sensor that detects the player's body and encourage the player's action to be detected by the sensor (for example, to encourage the sensor to detect the "hand"). The configuration may be set as one of the second operation effects.

In the special effect, the first operation effect occurs immediately before the end (see FIG. 3B). In addition, the end may be reached without the first operation effect occurring. In the present embodiment, the probability that the first operation effect will occur is more likely to lead to a successful outcome than the case where the first operation effect does not occur (the probability that the success / failure judgment result will be a big hit ((big hit) reliability)). Is set to be high.

The first operation effect occurs in the special effect (see FIG. 3 (b)), and the operation of the first operation means 21 (single operation in this embodiment) triggers the end (successful end (FIG. 3 (c-1)). (See) or transition to a failure outcome (see FIG. 3 (c-2))) (that is, the result of determining whether or not the result is shown) is the effect of the normal mode. In the first operation effect in the special effect of the normal mode, the operation valid period in which the operation of the first operation means 21 is effective (hereinafter, the operation valid period of the first operation effect may be referred to as the first operation valid period). It is set, and the operation of the first operating means 21 during the valid period of the first operation triggers the end. If the operating means 20 is not operated during the first operation valid period in the special effect of the normal mode, the ending is triggered by the end of the first operation valid period. In the following, even in the case where the operation of the first operation means 21 is not performed during the first operation valid period and the end of the first operation valid period is reached, the first operation means 21 is reached at the time of the end. It is assumed that the operation of is performed. The probability that the special effect will be the normal mode is higher than the probability that the special effect will be the special mode described later. Therefore, it is highly probable that the player will get the impression that the special effect is such that the result of the hit / miss determination becomes clear when the operation of the first operation means 21 is performed.

In the first operation effect, it is preferable to display an image (meter or the like) showing the elapse (remaining) of the first operation valid period and an image showing the first operation means 21 which is the target for prompting the operation (the first operation effect). See FIG. 3 (b)). In addition to this, it is preferable to display the ending suggestion image 211. The ending suggestion image 211 includes characters and the like that make the player feel that the ending will be reached by the operation of the first operating means 21 as an opportunity. If the special effect is a battle effect, the player is reminded that the battle between the ally side character and the enemy side character will be settled by the operation of the first operation means 21. In the present embodiment, an image including the characters "decide the game" is displayed as the ending suggestion image 211 (see FIG. 3B).

In the present embodiment, as a mode of the special effect (a mode different from the above-mentioned normal mode), the first operation effect does not shift to the ending triggered by the operation of the first operation means 21, and the second operation effect occurs. The mode is set. As described above, since the player will assume that the operation of the first operating means 21 will trigger the transition to the ending, the occurrence of the special aspect will surprise the player.

In the special effect of the special aspect in the present embodiment, the second operation effect (see FIG. 4A) is started with the operation of the first operation means 21 as a trigger. As described above, the second operation effect is an effect that encourages the operation of the second operation means 22. In the second operation effect, a second operation valid period during which the operation of the second operation means 22 is valid is set. When the operation of the second operating means 22 (single operation in this embodiment) is performed during the valid period of the second operation, the special effect ends (successful ending (see FIG. 4 (b-1)) or unsuccessful ending). (See FIG. 4 (b-2))). That is, the result of the hit / fail judgment is shown. In the present embodiment, when the operation of the second operation means 22 is not performed during the second operation valid period, the end is shifted to the end of the second operation valid period. In the following, even in the case where the operation of the second operation means 22 is not performed during the second operation valid period and the end of the second operation valid period is reached, the second operation means 22 is reached at the time of the end. It is assumed that the operation of is performed. In the second operation effect, it is preferable to display an image (meter or the like) showing the elapse (remaining) of the second operation valid period and an image showing the second operation means 22 which is the target for prompting the operation.

In the present embodiment, it is more likely that the outcome of the special effect will be a successful outcome when the special effect of the special aspect occurs than when the special effect of the normal aspect occurs. That is, the jackpot reliability is higher in the special mode than in the normal mode. Therefore, it can be said that the occurrence of the second operation effect is an advantageous event for the player.

As described above, in the special effect of the present embodiment, a second operation effect is generated in which the operation of the second operation means 22 is urged by pretending to shift to the end by the operation of the first operation means 21 in the first operation effect. It is an interesting production that there is something to do. As described above, in the present embodiment, since the normal mode is more likely to occur than the special mode, it is conceivable that some players may be in contact with the normal mode several times and may not be in contact with the special mode. However, since such a player would think that the first operation effect is followed by the ending, the occurrence of the second operation effect is surprisingly accepted. On the other hand, the player who knows the existence of the special mode either leads to a successful outcome in the first operation effect (a big hit is notified in the normal mode), or a second operation effect (special mode) occurs and a big hit. It will be a production that expects to shift to a situation where reliability increases.

In the present embodiment, the ending suggestion image 211 displayed in the first operation effect is not displayed in the second operation effect (see FIG. 4A). The ending suggestion image 211 is displayed to suggest that the operation of the first operating means 21 in the first operation effect causes the transition to the ending, and the player when the second operation effect occurs. Since it is displayed in order to enhance the surprise, the ending suggestion image 211 is not displayed in the second operation effect that always shifts to the ending triggered by the operation of the second operating means 22. However, it does not deny that the ending suggestion image 211 is displayed in the second operation effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first operation effect and the second operation effect occur even when the special effect is not being performed. The total probability of occurrence (probability of occurrence through the normal game state and the special game state) is higher in the first operation effect than in the second operation effect. That is, a player who is continuously playing a game is more likely to come into contact with the first operation effect than to be in contact with the second operation effect. In other words, for the player, it can be said that the second operating means 22 is a “rare” (high-value) operating means 20 that is rarely in contact with the first operating means 21. Because of such a setting, in the special effect of the special mode, the transition from the first operation effect to the second operation effect changes to the effect using the higher value operating means 20, which is a special aspect. It is easy to understand that the special production of is an advantageous event for the player.

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

〇 First specific example It is assumed that the first operation effect during the special effect is likely to cause the second operation effect thereafter. That is, in the first operation effect during the special effect, it is suggested whether the special effect is a normal mode or a special mode. There are various possible methods for this suggestion. Although not shown, for example, an image showing the first operation means 21 displayed during the first operation effect, an image showing the operation mode (an image such as "press"), and an image showing the first operation validity period (an image of a meter or the like). ), Suggested by other images. That is, a plurality of types of candidate images that can be displayed as these images are prepared, and the probability of shifting to the second operation effect differs depending on which of the images is displayed.

As another example, when the image (continuation suggestion image 212) directly or indirectly indicating that the second operation effect is generated is displayed, the second operation is compared with the case where the second operation effect is not displayed. It is conceivable to set it so that the probability that the effect will occur is high. Since the special effect of the special mode is the first operation effect (first operation effect) immediately before the ending, and the operation effect (second operation effect) is generated again without shifting to the ending, the continuation suggestion image 212 is this. The image should be such that it suggests. For example, it is assumed that images such as "may continue", "again?", And "○○ (name of the second operating means 22)" are set as the continuation suggestion image 212 (see FIG. 5).

The suggestion of the probability that the second operation effect will occur is different from the suggestion of the end of the special effect (the suggestion of the probability that the operation of the first operation means 21 in the first operation effect will lead to a successful ending). To. Both suggestions should not be confused by the player. It can be said that the confusion is less likely to occur if the configuration is such that the suggestion is made by displaying the continuation suggestion image 212 as described above. This is because the continuation suggestion image 212 is configured to show that the operation effect is generated again, so that the player can easily distinguish it from the suggestion of the jackpot.

〇 Second specific example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that in the special effect of the special mode, the second operation effect is started with the operation of the first operation means 21 in the first operation effect. After the operation of the first operation means 21 is performed, the second operation effect may be generated when a predetermined time (interval period) elapses. If the second operation effect is immediately generated by the operation of the first operation means 21, the player may not know what has happened. Depending on the player, there is a possibility that the operation of the first operation means 21 is not reflected (the operation has failed). Therefore, the first operation effect and the second operation effect do not occur continuously, but an interval period is set between the two effects (see FIG. 6).

During the interval period, it is preferable to execute an effect (preparatory effect) that suggests the occurrence of the second operation effect (see FIG. 6B). By executing such a preparatory effect, the probability that the player can grasp that a new operation effect will occur is increased. Examples of the mode of the preparation effect include a mode in which images such as "○○ in preparation (○○ is the name of the second operating means 22)", "one more time", and "rank up" are displayed.

〇 Third specific example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the first operation effect and the second operation effect in the special effect both promote a single operation of the operation means 20, but the operation means 20 are continuously performed. Operations such as continuous operation (“continuous hitting” if the operating means is a push button) and maintenance operation (“long press” if the operating means is a push button) for maintaining the operated state of the operating means 20 are performed. It may be prompted. In the case of these operation modes, the end or the transition to the second operation effect shall occur when the operation of the operation means 20 during the operation valid period satisfies the predetermined condition. That is, if these operation modes are promoted in the first operation effect, the end or the transition to the second operation effect may occur when the operation of the first operation means 21 in the first operation valid period satisfies a predetermined condition. It shall occur. If these operation modes are promoted in the second operation effect, the transition to the ending shall occur when the operation of the second operation means 22 in the second operation valid period satisfies the predetermined condition.

However, as in the above embodiment, it can be said that it is more preferable that the operation mode promoted by each operation effect is a one-shot operation. In particular, it is preferable that the first operation effect is in a mode in which a single operation is promoted. The special effect of the special aspect leads to the end as a result of a single-shot operation by the player who may think that the operation of the first operation means 21 leads to the end (the result of determining whether or not the result is shown). It can be said that it is more interesting to use a form in which the player shifts to the second operation effect (a form in which the player eats a "shoulder watermark").

〇 Fourth specific example It is assumed that the special production of the special aspect will lead to a successful outcome, that is, the jackpot will be confirmed. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the effect progresses as shown in FIG. 4 (a) → (b-1) (it does not progress as shown in FIG. 4 (a) → (b-2)). And. The special effect of the special aspect does not shift to the end in the operation in the first operation effect and gives a surprise to the player, and at the same time, "rank up of the operation means 20" occurs. In spite of such a change, if a case occurs as a result of the operation of the second operation means 22 in the second operation effect, which leads to a failure result, the player may be remarkably excited. .. In order to avoid such a situation, the occurrence of the second operation effect is set so that the jackpot is fixed.

〇 Fifth specific example In the second operation effect in the special effect of the special mode, the operation of the first operation means 21 is invalidated (even if the operation of the first operation means 21 is performed in the second operation effect, the end is achieved. Does not shift to) (see FIG. 7). In a configuration including a plurality of types of operating means 20, a setting (compatible) in which an operation of another operating means 20 different from the certain operating means 20 is valid during an operation valid period of an operation effect for prompting the operation of a certain operating means 20. It is known that it is a sexual setting). It is conceivable that the operation of the first operation means 21 is also valid in the second operation effect (second operation valid period) in the special effect of the special aspect, but the operation is intentionally invalid (the first). (Ii) It is valid only for the operation of the operating means 22).

As described in the above embodiment, the second operation effect is generated by the operation of the first operation means 21 (continuously generated from the first operation effect), but it is the first depending on the player. There is a possibility that the operation of the first operation means 21 is not detected in the operation effect, and the first operation means 21 is continuously operated as it is even after shifting to the second operation effect. In this case, if the operation of the first operation means 21 is effective in the second operation effect, the operation of the second operation means 22 is urged (the second operation effect is occurring) without noticing. There is a risk of shifting to the end. If such a situation occurs, there is no point in generating the second operation effect. Therefore, it is preferable that the operation of the first operation means 21 in the second operation effect is invalidated. However, the operation of the first operating means 21 may be effective in the effect of encouraging the operation of the second operating means 22 that occurs in a situation that is not during the special effect. That is, among the effects that encourage the operation of the second operating means 22, those that occur in a situation that is not during the special effect are those that occur during the special effect, although the operation of the first operating means 21 is valid. The operation of the first operating means 21 is intentionally invalidated.

Further, as described in the second specific example, even when a predetermined interval period is set between the first operation effect and the second operation effect, the second operation effect is performed after the interval period. Assuming that there is a player who continues to operate the first operating means 21 until the transition, even if the configuration is as described in the second specific example, the present example As described above, the operation of the first operation means 21 in the second operation effect may be invalidated. In a configuration in which the second operation effect is generated triggered by the operation of the first operation means 21 as described in the above embodiment, the setting as in this example is particularly significant.

〇 Sixth specific example In the special effect of the special aspect, it was explained that the operation of the second operation means 22 is promoted in the second operation effect, but the operation of the first operation means 21 may be promoted at the same timing. Make a certain setting. That is, in the case where the operation of the first operation means 21 is performed in the first operation effect (see FIG. 8A), the operation shifts to the operation effect in which the operation of the first operation means 21 is prompted again (FIG. FIG. 8 (b-1)), and there are cases (see FIG. 8 (b-2)) in which the operation of the second operating means 22 is prompted (see FIG. 8 (b-2)). Corresponds to the special production of the special aspect described in the form). In other words, the former case has the same operation means 20 in which the operation is promoted in the earlier operation effect and the later operation effect, and the latter case is the operation in which the operation is promoted in the later operation effect. The means 20 changes from the previous operation effect. It is assumed that the probability (big hit reliability) that the outcome is a successful outcome differs between the former case and the latter case. Preferably, the latter case is more likely to have a successful outcome than the former case. In the latter case, the operating means 20 is "ranked up", so the case is set to have higher reliability accordingly.

By doing so, if the operation effect (later operation effect) occurs again after the first operation effect (previous operation effect) in which the operation of the first operation means 21 is prompted, the subsequent operation is performed. It is possible to make the effect form in which the player pays attention to whether or not the operation means 20 for which the operation is promoted is changed in the effect.

〇 Seventh specific example The special production in the normal mode and the special production in the special mode are different in the mode of success ending (the success ending in the normal mode is the normal success ending, and the success ending in the special mode is special. Successful ending). Specifically, it is assumed that the mode of the image displayed as a normal success ending and the image displayed as a special success ending are different. In particular, it is preferable that the video output as the special success ending reflects the fact that the success ending has been reached through the second operation effect. For example, an image including the name of the second operating means 22 is displayed.

Further, it is preferable that the length of the image displayed as the special success ending is set shorter than the length of the image normally displayed as the success ending. The reason is as follows. The special effect of the normal mode includes the first operation effect and does not include the second operation effect (it is necessary to set the first operation valid period, but it is not necessary to set the second operation valid period), while the special mode Since the special effect of is included in the first operation effect and the second operation effect (it is necessary to set both the first operation valid period and the second operation valid period), the second operation effect must be executed (the first operation effect). (2) The operation validity period must be set), so that the special effect of the special mode requires longer time to execute the operation effect. In order to absorb the time difference, the length of the image displayed as the special success ending is shorter than the length of the image normally displayed as the success ending (see FIG. 9). .. As a result, the total time (time including the ending) of the special effect of the normal mode and the special effect of the special mode can be made the same (FIG. 9 shows the normal mode or the special mode). , An example where the length of the special production is the same). In a general game machine, various effects are executed in the notification effect so as to be within the time required for the notification effect, that is, the so-called variable time. When a fluctuation time of a certain length (time X) is selected for which the hit / fail judgment result is a big hit (about the big hit fluctuation), the special effect may be set as the normal mode while the flow leading to the special effect is the same. It is possible, and it is also possible to make the special effect a special mode. That is, it is possible to determine the mode of the notification effect (notification effect including the special effect) without worrying about the difference in time required for the operation effect of the normal mode and the special aspect, and the control for determining the content of the notification effect. Becomes easier. It is not always necessary to match the total time of the special effect of the normal mode and the special effect of the special mode. If the length of the image displayed as the special success ending is set shorter than the length of the image displayed as the normal success ending, the difference in the time required for the operation effect is the difference in the time required for the ending. As the difference between the total time required for the special effect of the normal mode and the total time required for the special effect of the special mode becomes smaller, the control for determining the content of the notification effect becomes easier (total). The setting in which the time difference between the two is 0 is most preferable).

In addition, if the special effect of the special mode is not confirmed as a big hit (unless the setting is as in the fourth specific example), the video displayed at the time of the failure ending shall be set in the same manner as the above success ending. Good. That is, it is advisable to make the mode of the video output as the failure ending (normal failure ending) in the normal mode different from the mode of the video output as the success ending (special failure ending) in the special mode. More preferably, the latter image is set shorter than the former image.

2-2) Opportunity effect and off-combination Opportunity effect is an effect that increases the reliability of the jackpot of the target's hit / fail judgment result (so-called chance-up effect). The opportunity effect in this embodiment is an effect that shifts to the "XX zone" (so-called chance-up zone). After shifting to the "XX zone" in the notification effect of a certain hit / fail judgment result, a display indicating that the shift has been made to the "XX zone" is made until the hit / fail judgment result is shown in the notification effect (FIG. 10). (D-1)).

The transition to the opportunity effect is shown using the opportunity image 30. It is a transition condition of the opportunity effect that the opportunity image 30 displayed in the display area 911 reaches a predetermined mode. In the present embodiment, when the opportunity image 30 is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position (hereinafter, also referred to as a target position) in the center of the display area 911 (see FIG. 10 (c-1)), the opportunity effect is produced (FIG. 10 (FIG. 10 (c-1)). d-1) See). The specific aspect of the opportunity image 30 may be any. It is preferable that the image is such that the player can grasp that the image is related to the opportunity effect. In this embodiment, the characters "XX" are included. In other words, it is supposed to include the name of the opportunity production.

A fanning effect is generated to indicate that the above-mentioned opportunity effect may occur. In the present embodiment, when an opportunity effect occurs, it always goes through the fanning effect (see FIG. 10B). However, even if the fanning effect does not occur, the setting may be set so that the opportunity effect may occur. The fanning effect is an effect that suggests that the opportunity image 30 is likely to reach a predetermined mode. In the present embodiment, it is shown that the opportunity image 30 displaced from the upper side of the display area 911 is likely to stop at the target position. As a result of the fanning effect, the opportunity image 30 displaced from the upper side of the display area 911 is stopped and displayed at the target position (in a predetermined mode), and the success result (see FIG. 10 (c-1)) and the opportunity image. A failure result (see FIG. 10 (d-2)) in which 30 is not stopped and displayed at the target position and is erased is set. If it is a success result, an opportunity effect will occur (shift to the XX zone) (see Fig. 10 (d-1)), and if it is a failure result, an opportunity effect will not occur (it will not shift to the XX zone). ). The failure result in the present embodiment is that the opportunity image 30 displaced from the upper side of the display area 911 is about to stay at the target position and then slides down as it is (see FIG. 10C-2). The opportunity image 30 is erased as if it had moved from the lower edge to the outside of the display area 911. That is, the fanning effect is an effect of whether the opportunity image 30 is stopped and displayed at the target position (see FIG. 10 (c-1)) or slides off and disappears (see FIG. 10 (c-2)).

A plurality of types of modes are set as the opportunity image 30, and the mode of the opportunity image 30 may suggest a probability of a successful result. Further, the jackpot reliability when a successful result is obtained may be set differently depending on the mode of the opportunity image 30.

The fanning effect is an effect that occurs when the reach is established (see FIG. 10A). In the present embodiment, one identification symbol 80 (left identification symbol 80L) selected and displayed from the left identification symbol group 80gL and one identification symbol 80 (right identification symbol 80) selected and displayed from the right identification symbol group 80gR. It is set as "reach" that the symbol 80R) is the same (the identification symbol 80 (medium identification symbol 80C) selected from the medium identification symbol group 80gC is not determined). In the fanning effect, it is shown that the opportunity image 30 may stop at a target position between the left identification symbol 80L and the right identification symbol 80R constituting the reach (see FIG. 10B). ). The opportunity image 30 may cover a part of the left identification symbol 80L and the right identification symbol 80R. If a successful result is obtained, a combination of images (designs) arranged in the order of "left identification symbol 80L, opportunity image 30, right identification symbol 80R" is constructed (see FIG. 10 (c-1)). .. After that, after shifting to the opportunity effect (XX zone) (see FIG. 10 (d-1)), the notification effect continues as it is.

On the other hand, when the fanning effect results in failure, the opportunity image 30 that is about to stop at the target position between the left identification symbol 80L and the right identification symbol 80R is deleted (FIG. 10 (c-2)). reference). As a result, the region between the left identification symbol 80L and the right identification symbol 80R (the region covered by the opportunity image 30 until immediately before) is exposed (hereinafter, the exposed region is referred to as an exposed region). .. In the present embodiment, one identification symbol 80 (medium identification symbol 80C) selected from the medium identification symbol group 80 gC is displayed in the exposed area. That is, when the opportunity image 30 is likely to stop at the target position, a state is constructed as if the middle identification symbol 80C was not visible because it was covered with the opportunity image 30. By setting the image layer constituting the medium identification symbol 80C to be in front of the image layer constituting the opportunity image 30, the medium identification symbol 80C appears when the opportunity image 30 is deleted. Can be built. In the present embodiment, the entire area required for displaying the middle identification symbol 80C overlaps with the area required for displaying the opportunity image 30 at the target position. Therefore, at the time of the fanning effect, the entire middle identification symbol 80C is covered with the opportunity image 30 and cannot be seen.

The middle identification symbol 80C that appears when the opportunity image 30 is erased is a symbol of a different type from the left identification symbol 80L and the right identification symbol 80R that constitute the reach. That is, the combination of "left identification symbol 80L, middle identification symbol 80C, right identification symbol 80R" configured by the appearance of the middle identification symbol 80C is not a combination in which all the types of identification symbols 80 are the same. It is a combination indicating "off" (see FIG. 10 (d-2)). When the combination indicating the "missing" is stopped and displayed, the notification effect ends (the notification of the "missing" is completed).

In a certain notification effect, after a fanning effect of whether or not an opportunity effect occurs, the fact that the fanning effect fails and the opportunity effect does not occur is a target corresponding to the certain notification effect. Usually, we do not expect the result of the hit / fail judgment to be a big hit. In fact, even in the present embodiment, when the fanning effect results in a failure, it is set to determine that the target hit / fail judgment result is out of order. Therefore, it can be said that it is desirable for the player to finish the notification effect (disappearance variation) as soon as possible because the notification effect (variation) cannot be expected at the moment when the fanning effect fails. .. There is a risk that the player will be frustrated by the sloppy continuation of the notification effect that cannot be expected from the jackpot. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as a result of erasing the opportunity image 30, a part of the identification symbols 80 (in the present embodiment, the medium identification symbol 80C) constituting the combination indicating that the target hit / fail determination result is out of order is I'm trying to show up. That is, as a result of erasing the opportunity image 30 (indicating that it does not shift to the opportunity effect), it is shown that the target hit / miss determination result is out of order, so that the notification effect (variation) that cannot be expected in the big hit I try not to continue more than necessary.

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

〇 First specific example There are various possible modes of fanning effect. In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the opportunity image 30 is erased by displaying the opportunity image 30 as if it has moved to the outside of the display area 911, but the situation is such that the opportunity image 30 is likely to stop at the target position. The opportunity image 30 may be erased without moving from the target position, such as a certain opportunity image 30 being erased at the position (see FIG. 11). However, as in the above embodiment, if the setting is such that the middle identification symbol 80C is exposed by moving the opportunity image 30, the impression is that the middle identification symbol 80C is hidden by the opportunity image 30 at the time of the fanning effect. Is more likely to be received by the player.

〇 Second specific example At the stage of fanning production (the stage before the result is obtained), the opportunity image 30 is in a translucent state (in the drawing, the opportunity image 30 is drawn with a dotted line to make it translucent. (Shown), it is assumed that the medium identification symbol 80C (in the drawing, the medium identification symbol 80C seen through the opportunity image 30 is drawn by a dotted line) can be visually recognized through the opportunity image 30 (see FIG. 12A). .. Then, when a successful result is obtained, the opportunity image 30 changes from a translucent state to an opaque state, and the middle identification symbol 80C is covered (invisible) (see FIG. 12 (b-1)). In the case of a failure result, the semi-transparent opportunity image 30 is erased, and the middle identification symbol 80C is clearly visible instead of through the opportunity image 30 (see FIG. 12 (b-2)). That is, the combination of the identification symbols 80 indicating the detachment is configured.

By doing so, it is understood that the combination of the identification symbols 80 becomes "missing" when the opportunity image 30 is erased from the stage of the fanning effect. In other words, since the flow of "" Opportunity image 30 is erased "->" Loss combination is established "" is grasped in advance, what happens even if the configuration is such that the loss is immediately confirmed by erasing the opportunity image 30. It is prevented that it becomes difficult to understand whether it is.

〇 Third specific example In the above embodiment, it is explained that one of the identification symbols 80 (middle identification symbol 80C) constituting the combination indicating that the hit / fail judgment result is out of order appears by erasing the opportunity image 30. However, it is possible that two or more of the identification symbols 80 constituting the combination indicating that the hit / fail determination result is out of order appears by erasing the opportunity image 30. For example, when the opportunity image 30 is erased, all of the identification symbols 80 (three identification symbols 80 in the above embodiment) that constitute a combination indicating that the hit / fail determination result is out of order appear. May be.

Further, the one identification symbol 80 covered by the opportunity image 30 (appearing when the opportunity image 30 is erased) is not limited to the middle identification symbol 80C. The left identification symbol 80L and the right identification symbol 80R may be set to be covered. Further, the identified symbol 80 to be covered may change each time the fanning effect is produced, that is, the position of the opportunity image 30 displayed in the fanning effect may change each time. In this case, the position of the opportunity image 30 displayed in the fanning effect may suggest the probability that the fanning effect will be a successful result.

〇 Fourth specific example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the opportunity image 30 is displayed when the reach is established (the fanning effect occurs), but the opportunity image 30 is displayed when the reach is not established. (A fanning effect may occur). Even in this case, if the opportunity effect does not shift, the identification symbol 80 that appears by erasing the opportunity image 30 may indicate the out-of-order combination.

However, by displaying the opportunity image 30 (the fanning effect is generated) in the state where the reach is established as in the above embodiment, the player is shown in an easy-to-understand manner that the situation can be expected to be a big hit. be able to. Even if the opportunity image 30 does not reach the predetermined mode (when it does not shift to the opportunity effect), the misalignment combination is immediately shown (the notification effect ends), so that the player is frustrated by the big hit. Is also suppressed.

〇 Fifth specific example It is assumed that the combination of the identification symbols 80 whose hit / fail judgment result is a big hit may be displayed by erasing the opportunity image 30. According to the above embodiment, where the middle identification symbol 80C appears by erasing the opportunity image 30, the identification symbol 80 (left identification symbol 80L, right identification symbol 80L, the type of the middle identification symbol 80C constitutes reach). It is set that the identification symbol 80 of the same type as 80R) may be displayed (see FIG. 12). It can also be said that it is a premier production that can occur only when the target hit / fail judgment result is a big hit. By making such an effect possible, it is possible to realize an interesting playability in which a big hit may be suddenly notified when the fanning effect ends in a failure result and the opportunity effect does not occur.

In the case of this example, the possibility that the premier effect will occur may be suggested by the aspect of the opportunity image 30. That is, it is assumed that a plurality of types of modes are set as candidate modes that can be displayed as the opportunity image 30, and the probability that the premier effect will occur differs depending on the mode.

〇 Sixth specific example The combination indicating that the hit / fail judgment result that appears when the opportunity image 30 is erased is out of order may be a so-called chance eye (see FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b)). .. The rule that becomes the chance may be anything, but until the type of the identification symbol 80 that appears by erasing the opportunity image 30 is known (at the stage where the fanning effect is executed). It is a combination that you do not know whether it will be a chance. For example, the configuration is set so that the middle identification symbol 80C that appears when the opportunity image 30 is erased and the right identification symbol 80R have the same type of symbol (see FIG. 14B) as a chance eye. Can be considered.

The construction of the chance eye occurs as a so-called look-ahead effect (the explanation is omitted because the "look-ahead effect" itself is well known). When a chance eye is constructed by a notification effect for notifying a certain hit / fail judgment result (missing), the hit / miss judgment result (target hit / fail judgment result after the next fluctuation) notified after the certain hit / fail judgment result becomes a big hit. The probability will increase. There may be two or more consecutive notification effects (variations) for which chance eyes are constructed (the number of notification effects used for look-ahead (number of look-aheads) may be two or more). In this case, it is preferable that the greater the number of consecutive notification effects (fluctuations) in which the chance eyes are constructed (that is, the greater the number of pre-reading times), the higher the probability that the pre-reading target's hit / fail determination result will be a big hit. As described in the above embodiment, the reason why the deviation combination is shown by erasing the opportunity image 30 is to end the deviation fluctuation in the case of not shifting to the opportunity effect, and thus in this example, As described above, it is also possible to use the deviation fluctuation as a look-ahead effect (look-ahead fluctuation).

When the once displayed opportunity image 30 is erased and an out-of-order combination is shown, that is, when the opportunity effect is generated, the chance eye is constructed as compared with the case where the fanning effect does not occur. The setting may be highly probable. By doing so, it can be expected that the opportunity image 30 is displayed in a certain notification effect by shifting to the opportunity effect in the notification effect and the hit / fail judgment result corresponding to the notification effect becomes a big hit. Instead, it is possible to realize the playability that chances are built (pre-reading effect occurs) and the hit / fail judgment result corresponding to the subsequent notification effect can be expected to be a big hit without shifting to the opportunity effect. It will be.

2-3) Fluctuation time in the special gaming state As described above, in the present embodiment, as the gaming state, the normal gaming state and the special gaming state (first special gaming state (high)) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. Probability / time saving), second special game state (low probability / time saving)) are set. Hereinafter, control of the fluctuation time in the first special gaming state will be described.

The fluctuation time is the time required for the notification effect. That is, it is the time from when the identification symbol 80 (identification symbol group 80g) starts to fluctuate until it stops in an embodiment (in the present embodiment, a combination of three identification symbols 80) according to the result of the winning / failing determination (lottery). .. There are a plurality of types of candidate times as variable times that can be set in the first special gaming state, and one of the plurality of types of candidate times is set as the actual variable time based on the result of the hit / fail judgment or the like. .. In the present embodiment, during and after a period (hereinafter referred to as a pre-condition period) until a predetermined condition (details will be described later) is satisfied after the first special game state is newly started after the jackpot game is completed. During the period (hereinafter referred to as the period after the condition is satisfied), the control for determining the fluctuation time is different. If the first special game state is started after the jackpot game is completed and the jackpot is won before the predetermined condition is satisfied, the first special game state does not shift to the period after the condition is satisfied. When the first special game state is restarted after the jackpot game is completed, the period until the predetermined condition is satisfied is treated as the period before the condition is satisfied.

The number of candidate time types can be changed as appropriate. In the present embodiment, any one of the four candidate times (Ta1 to Ta4) is actually used for the pre-condition period, and any of the four candidate times (Tb1 to Tb4) is actually used for the post-condition period. It will be set as a fluctuation time. The magnitude relation of the length of the fluctuation time is assumed to be "Ta1 <Ta2 <Ta3 <Ta4" and "Tb1 <Tb2 <Tb3 <Tb4" (the smaller the number, the shorter the time). That is, the time Ta1 is the shortest fluctuation time for the period before the condition is satisfied, and the time Ta2 is the shortest fluctuation time for the period after the condition is satisfied (see FIG. 15).

In the present embodiment, the shortest fluctuation time may be set in both the pre-condition period and the post-condition period, as long as the result of the hit / fail determination is incorrect. That is, if the time Ta1 is set in the period before the condition is satisfied, there is no possibility of a big hit, and if the time Tb1 is set in the period after the condition is satisfied, there is no possibility of a big hit (see FIG. 15). As described above, the time Ta1 and the time Tb1 are the shortest fluctuation times in each period, and are the fluctuation times at the time of so-called "out of place", which are set only when the hit / fail determination result is out of order. In the present embodiment, when other candidate times (Ta2, Ta3, Ta4 in the period before the condition is satisfied and Tb2, Tb3, Tb4 in the period after the condition is satisfied) are set as the fluctuation time, the hit / fail judgment result is a big hit. It may or may not be. It should be noted that a candidate time for which the jackpot is confirmed when selected may be set.

In the period before the condition is satisfied, the probability that the time Ta1 is set among the four candidate times is the highest, and in the period after the condition is satisfied, the probability that the time Tb1 is set among the four candidate times is the highest. That is, in the first special gaming state, most of the fluctuation time is the shortest time in both the pre-condition period and the post-condition period (in the present embodiment, 90% or more of the time of "off" is the shortest. (It will be time), the notification of the result of the hit / fail judgment will proceed at a good tempo.

The above-mentioned predetermined condition in the present embodiment is satisfied when the winning / failing determination result is lost for a specified number of times in succession after the first special gaming state is started after the jackpot game is completed. That is, the number of so-called out-of-range fluctuations reaches the specified number of times. In the present embodiment, the specified number of times = 50 (however, the specified number of times ≠ 0) is set. That is, the period until the loss is continuously notified 50 times is the period before the condition is satisfied, and the subsequent period (the period until the jackpot is won) is the period after the condition is satisfied (see FIG. 16).

In the present embodiment, the time Ta1 is set longer than the time Tb1. Therefore, the progress speed of the game is faster in the period after the condition is satisfied than in the period before the condition is satisfied (the number of hit / fail judgment results notified per hour is larger). That is, the so-called reserved digestion rate is high. In short, after the transition to the first special gaming state, the progress of the game is relatively slow in the first half before the condition is satisfied, and the progress of the game is fast in the second half after the condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, Ta1 = 2 seconds and Tb1 = 1 second. That is, in the period before the condition is satisfied, the game progresses so that the notification effect ends almost every 2 seconds, and in the period after the condition is satisfied, the game progresses so that the notification effect ends almost every 1 second. I will go.

The reason for such a setting is as follows. When designing a game machine, it may be necessary to lower the expected value of the ball output per game time. That is, it may be necessary to prevent the so-called ball ejection speed (short-time ball ejection rate) from becoming excessive. If the interval from the jackpot to the jackpot is short, the ball ejection speed increases. Therefore, in order to reduce the ball ejection speed, the interval (time) from the jackpot to the jackpot may be lengthened. Therefore, in the period before the condition is satisfied (the first half period) from the start of the first special game state after the end of the jackpot game until the predetermined condition is satisfied, the shortest fluctuation time Ta1 is relatively long (game progress speed). Is relatively slow). On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won until the predetermined condition is satisfied (until the player loses 50 times in a row in this embodiment), it means that a certain amount of time has passed after the jackpot game is completed. In this case, since there is a low possibility that the ball ejection speed will be excessive (assuming that sufficient time has passed since the end of the previous jackpot), the shortest fluctuation time in the period after the condition is met (the latter half of the period). Tb1 should be relatively short. That is, in the period after the condition is satisfied, the progress speed of the game is increased, and the player's irritation due to the slow progress of the game (the time until the next big hit becomes long) is suppressed. Putting all these things together, it can be said that the control of the fluctuation time in the present embodiment is a control that balances the "ball ejection speed" and the "time until the next big hit".

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters relating to the fluctuation time in the special gaming state have been improved, embodied, and deformed will be described. In addition, as long as possible, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of techniques described with reference to the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇 First specific example Although it has been explained that the control of the fluctuation time in the above embodiment is in the first special gaming state, the control in the second special gaming state (low probability / time saving) may be the same. Good.

If the control is executed in both the first special gaming state and the second special gaming state, the setting is set so that the predetermined condition is more likely to be satisfied in the second special gaming state than in the first special gaming state. Good. As described in the above embodiment, if the number of consecutive deviation fluctuations (specified number of times) N1 until the predetermined condition is satisfied in the first special game state is set to 50 (see FIG. 16), the second special game The number of consecutive deviations N2 until the predetermined condition is satisfied in the state is set to a value less than 50 (N1> N2) (see FIG. 17; FIG. 17 shows an example in which N2 = 30 is set). .. That is, the second special game state is set so that the number of fluctuations included in the first period when the condition is satisfied is smaller. In other words, whether to shift to the first special game state or the second special game state after the end of the jackpot game is determined according to the type of the jackpot game (type of jackpot) (for example, the first). If one jackpot is won, it will shift to the first special game state after the first jackpot game ends, and if it wins the second jackpot, it will shift to the second special game state after the second jackpot game ends. The number of fluctuations until the predetermined condition is satisfied differs depending on the type of jackpot game.

Although the first special gaming state and the second special gaming state are common in that they are so-called time-saving states, the second special gaming state is a state in which the probability of winning or losing lottery is "low probability" (compared to the first special gaming state). Since it is difficult to win the jackpot), it is more difficult to win the jackpot than in the second special game state. Therefore, the number of lottery times (that is, the number of fluctuations) required from one big hit game to the next big hit game is more in the case of shifting to the second special game state than in the case of shifting to the first special game state after the end of the jackpot game. There is a high probability that it will be. Therefore, since it is less likely that the ball ejection speed will be excessive in the second special game state than in the first special game state, the predetermined condition is satisfied in the second special game state than in the first special game state. Make the settings easy to use.

Further, in the normal gaming state, the control described in the above embodiment may be applied. That is, in a configuration in which the game may shift to the normal game state after the jackpot game ends, the shortest fluctuation time is shortened when the hit / fail judgment result is continuously lost for a specified number of times after the transition to the normal game state. The setting is as follows.

〇 Second specific example As explained in the first specific example, the shortest fluctuation is triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition (the number of fluctuations reaches the specified number) in both the first special gaming state and the second special gaming state. It is assumed that the setting is such that the length of time is shortened. In this case, the length of the shortest fluctuation time Ta1 in the period before the condition is satisfied is set differently between the first special gaming state and the second special gaming state. If the shortest fluctuation time in the period before the condition is satisfied in the first special game state is Ta11 and the shortest fluctuation time in the period before the condition is satisfied in the second special game state is Ta12, then Ta11> Ta12 is set. (See FIG. 18).

As described above, the number of lottery times (that is, the number of fluctuations) required from one big hit game to the next big hit game is when the second special game state is entered rather than when the first special game state is reached after the big hit game is completed. Therefore, it is highly probable that the number of balls will increase, so that when the game shifts to the second special game state, the ball ejection speed is unlikely to become excessive even if the shortest fluctuation time is shortened. Therefore, in the period before the condition is satisfied, the game progresses faster in the second special game state than in the first special game state (Ta11> Ta12).

The same relationship may be established for the shortest fluctuation time in the period after the condition is satisfied. That is, if the shortest fluctuation time in the period after the condition is satisfied in the first special gaming state is Tb11 and the shortest fluctuation time in the period after the condition is satisfied in the second special gaming state is Tb12, then Tb11> Tb12. The setting is set to hold (see FIG. 18).

〇 Third specific example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the shortest fluctuation time becomes shorter (changes from Ta1 to Tb1) when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The "average" may be set to be shorter. That is, the probability that each candidate time is selected when the hit / fail judgment result is out of order in the period before the condition is satisfied and the average fluctuation time calculated from the length of each candidate time is the result of the hit / fail judgment in the period after the condition is satisfied. The setting is longer than the average fluctuation time calculated from the probability that each candidate time is selected and the length of each candidate time when is out of line. Even in this way, the same effect as that of the above embodiment can be expected.

〇 Fourth specific example In the above embodiment, the shortest fluctuation time (the period before the condition is satisfied is time Ta1, after the condition is satisfied) only when the result of the hit / fail judgment is incorrect in both the period before the condition is satisfied and the period after the condition is satisfied. Although it has been explained that the time Tb1) may be selected as the period, the hit / fail determination result may be a big hit even when the shortest fluctuation time is selected.

As another example, in the period before the condition is satisfied, the shortest fluctuation time Ta1 may be set only when the result of the judgment is incorrect, but in the period after the condition is satisfied, regardless of the result of the judgment (big hit). It is conceivable to have a configuration in which the shortest fluctuation time Tb1 may be set (even in the case) (see FIG. 19). In the period after the condition is satisfied, a sufficient amount of time has passed since the previous jackpot (there is a low possibility that the ball ejection speed will become excessive), so the jackpot notification may be made with the shortest fluctuation time Tb1. To do.

〇 Fifth Specific Example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the specified number of fluctuations until the predetermined condition is satisfied is constant, but the number of fluctuations N until the predetermined condition is satisfied may be set to be not constant. For example, it is conceivable that the value of the number of fluctuations N can be changed according to the type of jackpot game (type of jackpot) executed last time. For example, it is assumed that a 5-round jackpot game and a 10-round jackpot game are set as a jackpot game (a jackpot game that shifts to the first special game state after the jackpot game ends). Since the wording "round (R)" is well known, detailed description thereof will be omitted, but in the jackpot game, the jackpot 906 has a predetermined closing condition (for example, a predetermined number of game balls win a prize and a predetermined number). The closing condition is that either one of the elapses of time is established.) The unit game that is open until the establishment is repeated one or more times, and the number of the unit games is the number of rounds.

The number of fluctuations N until the predetermined condition is satisfied in the first special game state after the end of the 5-round jackpot game is Nx, and the number of fluctuations N until the predetermined condition is satisfied in the first special game state after the end of the 10-round jackpot game is Ny. In this case, the setting is such that Nx <Ny holds (see FIG. 20). That is, the smaller the number of rounds of the jackpot game executed last time, the smaller the number of missed fluctuations required to satisfy the predetermined condition in the first special game state that shifts after the jackpot game ends. To do. The fact that the number of rounds is small means that the expected value of the ball output obtained in the jackpot game (expected value of the player's profit obtained in the jackpot game) is small. Therefore, the smaller the number of rounds of the jackpot game executed last time, the less likely the ball ejection speed becomes excessive. Therefore, as the number of rounds of the previous jackpot game is smaller, the transition to the post-condition period may be performed at an earlier timing (the shortest fluctuation time changes from Ta1 to Tb1 and becomes shorter). ..

〇 Sixth specific example As a jackpot game that shifts to the first special game state after the jackpot game ends, in a configuration in which multiple types of jackpot games with different numbers of rounds are set, the smaller the number of rounds of the jackpot game, the period before the condition is satisfied. The shortest fluctuation time in is set to be short. For example, it is assumed that a 5-round jackpot game and a 10-round jackpot game are set as the jackpot game that shifts to the first special game state after the jackpot game is completed. If the shortest fluctuation time in the period before the condition is satisfied after the end of the 5-round jackpot game is Ta1x and the shortest fluctuation time in the period before the condition is satisfied after the end of the 10-round jackpot game is Ta1y, then Ta1x <Ta1y is established. (See FIG. 21). As described above, the smaller the number of rounds of the jackpot game executed last time, the less likely the ball ejection speed becomes excessive. Therefore, the smaller the number of rounds of the previous jackpot game, the shorter the fluctuation time in the period before the condition is satisfied. May be set to shorten.

The same relationship may be established for the shortest fluctuation time in the period after the condition is satisfied. That is, the shortest fluctuation time in the period after the condition is satisfied in the first special game state after the end of the 5-round jackpot game is Tb1x, and the shortest in the period after the condition is satisfied in the first special game state after the end of the 10-round jackpot game. If the fluctuation time is Tb1y, the setting is such that Tb1x <Tb1y holds (see FIG. 21).

〇 Seventh specific example The control of the fluctuation time described in the above embodiment is applied to a so-called “falling type” having game playability. Although the playability of the "fall type" itself is known, it will be briefly described below. When the game shifts to the first special game state (high probability / shortened time) after the jackpot game is completed, the fall lottery is executed together with the win / fail judgment lottery. Unless you win the fall lottery, the first special game state will be maintained. If you win the fall lottery, you will be in the second special game state (low probability, time saving). Basically, the player is not notified whether or not he has won the fall lottery. Regardless of whether or not the fall lottery is won, the special gaming state (time saving state) is maintained until the notification (missing) of the winning / failing determination result of a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is completed. Therefore, until the 100th notification effect is completed, the player cannot determine whether or not he / she is in the state of winning the fall lottery (whether it is the first special game state or the second special game state). .. If the 100th notification effect is in the second special game state (that is, if the fall lottery has been won by then), the special game state (time saving state) ends in the 100th notification effect, and the normal game Return to the state. If the fall lottery is not won by the end of the 100th notification effect, the first special game state (high probability / shortened time) is maintained even after that (101st and subsequent times). The 101st and subsequent first special game states will continue until the jackpot is won or the fall lottery is won. If you win the fall lottery, you will then be in the normal game state. If you win the jackpot, there is a 100% chance that you will be in the first special game state (the state in which the fall lottery is executed) (the setting will be the first special game state after all the jackpot games are completed). Alternatively, it may be set to shift to the first special gaming state (a state in which the fall lottery is executed) with a predetermined probability of less than 100% (a setting to shift to the first special gaming state after the end of some big hit games).

In such a "fall type" game property, the notification effect is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the above example) after the transition to the first special game state (100 times in a row). (Fluctuation is executed) is set as the satisfaction of the predetermined conditions. That is, the period before the condition is satisfied is the period during which the time saving state (high base state) is surely continued regardless of whether or not the fall lottery is won. On the other hand, the period after the 101st notification effect is satisfied is set as the period after the condition is satisfied (see FIG. 22). Therefore, it is set that the shortest fluctuation time is longer in the period up to the 100th notification effect than in the case after the 101st notification effect.

Until the 100th notification effect, that is, during the period before the condition is satisfied, the player cannot clearly determine whether or not the fall lottery has been won, so the notification effect (fluctuation) is carefully shown to the player. Entertain. On the other hand, shifting to the period after the 101st notification effect, that is, after the condition is satisfied, means that the first special gaming state is maintained without winning the fall lottery. After the 101st notification production, it is in the state of winning the jackpot first (results that are advantageous to the player) or winning the fall lottery (results that are disadvantageous to the player), and which result will be reached. In order to convey to the player as soon as possible, the shortest fluctuation time, which is likely to be selected at the time of a loss fluctuation that does not win the jackpot or the fall lottery, is made relatively short so that the game progresses at a good tempo.

〇 Eighth specific example It is set that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the actual time elapses from the start of the first special gaming state. That is, the pre-condition period is set before the predetermined time elapses after the start of the first special game state, and the post-condition period is set after the elapse of the predetermined condition. Strictly speaking, if a predetermined time elapses in the middle of a certain fluctuation (notification effect), the shortest fluctuation time is set to be shorter from the next fluctuation (see FIG. 23). In order to prevent the ball ejection speed from becoming excessive, it is sufficient that the interval between the jackpot games is sufficiently long. Therefore, when a predetermined predetermined time elapses, it is unlikely that the ball ejection speed will become excessive, so that the shortest fluctuation time is shortened (the shortest fluctuation time changes from Ta1 to Tb1). )Control.

The "start of the first special gaming state" time point can be set from various viewpoints. The time when the jackpot game ends may be set as the start time of the first special game state, or the time when a certain time elapses from the time when the jackpot game ends is set as the start time of the first special game state. May be good. Further, the time point at which the first notification effect (variation) is started after the end of the jackpot game may be set as the start time point of the first special game state.

〇 Ninth specific example The difference between the period before the condition is satisfied and the period after the condition is satisfied can be clearly distinguished. Although not shown, for example, it is conceivable that the mode of the background image displayed as the background of the fluctuating identification symbol 80 is different between the pre-condition period and the post-condition period.

In addition, the action to be manipulated by shifting to the period after the condition is satisfied is displayed directly or indirectly. That is, in the period after the condition is satisfied, an image (action image 40) that is not displayed in the period before the condition is satisfied is displayed. For example, after shifting to the period after the condition is satisfied, the image including the characters "speed UP" is displayed as the action image 40 (see FIG. 24 (particularly (c))), and the shortest fluctuation time is short. Make it easy for the player to know that it has become.

2-4) Re-variation effect When the hit / fail judgment result is a big hit, a hit combination composed of the same type of identification symbols 80 (three sets of the same type of identification symbols 80 in this embodiment) is displayed in the display area 911. Will be done. In the game machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the re-variation effect may be executed in the notification effect in which the hit / fail determination result is a big hit. The re-variation effect is an effect in which a hit combination composed of one type of identification symbol 80 may change to a hit combination composed of another type of identification symbol 80. In the following description, the winning combination shown before the re-variation effect may be referred to as a pre-combination, and the combination shown after the re-variation effect may be referred to as a post-combination.

In the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a "probability variation combination" in which the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is the first special gaming state (high probability / shortened time) and the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game are the second special gaming states. A "normal combination" that is (low probability, short time available) is set. It can be said that the probabilistic combination is more advantageous to the player than the normal combination.

The identification symbol 80 that constitutes the probabilistic combination is a so-called "probability variation symbol", and the identification symbol 80 that constitutes the normal combination is a so-called "normal symbol". In the present embodiment, the identification symbol 80 including an odd number is regarded as a probabilistic symbol, and the identification symbol 80 including an even number is regarded as a normal symbol. Probabilistic symbols and normal symbols include color elements to distinguish them from each other. The probabilistic symbol contains a "red" color element, and the normal symbol contains a "blue" color element. The colors such as "red" and "blue" here refer to a rough system. That is, if the player can grasp the colors of "red" and "blue" from the player's point of view, the exact colors constituting the design can be changed as appropriate. Further, the effect image applied around the symbol may be in the form of "red" or "blue" (such an effect image is also an element constituting the identification symbol 80). In the drawing for explaining the re-variation effect, the probability variation symbol is represented by solid characters, and the normal symbol is represented by outline characters.

Even when the normal combination is shown, it may be set to indicate that the state shifts to the first special game state due to the occurrence of promotion effect or the like during the big hit game. In addition, when a normal combination is shown, there is a case where it shifts to the first special gaming state internally by pretending to have shifted to the second special gaming state (so-called latent probability change state can occur). May be good. In any case, if the probabilistic combination is shown, it will not shift to the second special gaming state, and it will be confirmed that it will shift to the first special gaming state, so the probabilistic combination is (the second special). It can be said that this combination is more advantageous for the player than the normal combination that may shift to the gaming state.

The revariation effect can occur only when the pre-combination is a normal combination. That is, it may occur when the combination at the time when it is notified that the jackpot is a big hit through the so-called reach effect is a normal combination. However, even when the pre-combination is a probabilistic combination, the re-variation effect may occur (the pre-combination is the probabilistic combination, and the post-combination may also be the setting where the re-variation effect is the probabilistic combination. ).

The ending of the re-variation effect is set to a promotion ending in which the ex post facto combination is a probabilistic combination and a non-promotion ending in which the normal combination remains. Naturally, the promotion ending is a favorable ending for the player.

At the start of the re-variation effect, the pre-combination is displayed. From there, the winning combination composed of each type of identification symbol 80 is displayed in a variable manner. For example, when the pre-combination is a normal combination composed of the identification symbol 80 of "4" (see FIG. 25 (a)), the winning combination of "5" (see FIG. 25 (b)), the hit of "6". A combination in which three identification symbols 80 of the same type are lined up is displayed in the center of the display area 911, such as a combination (see FIG. 25 (c)), a winning combination of "7" (not shown), and so on. In this way, the numbers are displayed in a variable (scrolling) order (see FIG. 25). In the present embodiment, the display varies from top to bottom, but the direction can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the fluctuation speed does not have to be constant throughout the production (the fluctuation speed may be changed to cause "fanning"). In the case of promotion ending, one of the probabilistic combinations is finally displayed in the center of the display area 911 (see FIG. 25 (d-1)). In the case of a non-promotion ending, one of the normal combinations is finally displayed in the center of the display area 911 (see FIG. 25 (d-2)). In the present embodiment, in the case of a non-promotion ending, the same combination as the normal combination shown as the pre-combination (see FIG. 25 (a)) is finally displayed (FIG. 25 (d-2)). reference).

The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a light emitting unit 50 that emits light in accordance with the revariating effect (the light emitting unit 50 is a device different from the display device 91). The location where the light emitting portion 50 is provided is preferably a location along at least a part of the peripheral edge of the display area 911. In the present embodiment, a portion along the left side of the display area 911 (a portion provided along the left edge of the housing) and a portion along the right side (a portion provided along the right edge of the housing) are provided. A light emitting unit 50 is provided (see FIG. 1). The form of the light emitting unit 50 is merely an example. Further, in the drawings for explaining the re-variation effect after FIG. 25, the light emitting unit 50 is schematically shown.

As described above, in the re-variation effect, a combination in which three identification symbols 80 of the same type are arranged is displayed in the center of the display area 911, and is displayed in a variable (scrolling) order in numerical order. In the present embodiment, the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 is changed according to the type of the identification symbol 80 that constitutes the hit combination displayed in the center of the display area 911. Specifically, when the probability variation combination (probability variation symbol) is displayed, the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 50 is set to "red" (see FIG. 25 (b)). When the normal combination (normal symbol) is displayed, the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 is set to "blue" (see FIG. 25 (c)). That is, the light emitting unit 50 emits light in a light emitting color corresponding to the type of the identification symbol 80 (identification symbol 80 closest to the center of the display area 911) displayed in the display area 911 in the most conspicuous state. The colors such as "red" and "blue" here refer to a rough system. In other words, from the player's point of view, it suffices if the colors are "red" or "blue". For example, it is assumed that it is the "red" light emitting mode that the "red system" light emitting state is maintained roughly, although the brightness changes with time. That is, the mode in which the brightness and the like change with time while maintaining the color system is also included in the light emitting mode in the "color".

In the re-variation effect in the present embodiment, the identification symbol 80 is variably displayed in the order of "numbers". Therefore, basically, the probabilistic symbol (red) and the normal symbol (blue) are alternately displayed in a variable manner. Therefore, the light emitting unit 50 is also controlled so that the "red" light emitting mode and the "blue" light emitting mode are alternately generated. In the present embodiment, the only change from the state in which the hit combination composed of the identification symbol 80 of "9" is displayed to the state in which the hit combination composed of the identification symbol 80 of "1" is displayed is the only change. , It is not a change from one of the probabilistic symbol and the normal symbol to the other, and the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 does not change. If it is necessary to completely eliminate the situation where the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 does not change, the number of types of the identification symbol 80 is set to an even number, and the probabilistic symbol and the normal symbol are alternately changed and displayed by the re-variation effect. It should be done.

In addition, even in the state where the pre-combination is displayed and the post-combination is displayed (the state where the promotion ending or the non-promotion ending is reached), the type of the winning combination displayed (the type of the identification symbol 80). The light emitting unit 50 may have a light emitting mode corresponding to the above. That is, when the pre-combination is displayed, the light emitting mode is "blue". In the state where the ex post facto combination in the case of reaching the promotion ending is displayed, it is regarded as the "red" light emitting mode. In the state where the ex post facto combination in the case of reaching the non-promotion ending is displayed, it is regarded as the "blue" light emitting mode.

As described above, the re-variation effect in the present embodiment is not only displayed in a variable manner so that the probability variation combination (probability variation symbol) and the normal combination (normal symbol) are switched, but also the type of combination currently displayed (probability variation symbol). Since the light emitting unit 50 emits light in a light emitting mode that matches (whether it is a normal pattern or a normal pattern), the re-variation effect becomes easier to understand.

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

〇 First specific example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that there are two types of hit combinations displayed in the revariation effect, a normal combination and a probability variation combination, but even if three or more types of hit combinations are set. Good. The light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 in the revariation effect may be set to correspond to various hit combinations. For example, if it is assumed that three types of hit combinations are set, it is sufficient that three types of light emission modes corresponding to each of the three types of hit combinations are set.

The type of winning combination may be any one according to the profit that the player can enjoy. In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the type of hit combination indicates the game state after the end of the big hit game (indicates whether or not to shift to the high probability state (first special game state)), but the hit combination The type may indicate the number of rounds during the jackpot game. For example, a winning combination with the identification symbol 80 of "7" will be a 10-round jackpot, a winning combination with an odd identification symbol 80 other than "7" will be a 5-round jackpot, and a winning combination with an even-numbered identification symbol 80. If there is, it will be a big hit for 3 rounds. Further, depending on the type of winning combination, both the gaming state after the jackpot game is completed and the number of rounds of the jackpot game may be shown.

〇 Second specific example As described in the above embodiment, the change of the light emitting unit 50 so as to have a light emitting mode according to the type of the hit combination displayed in the display area 911 is a normal re-variation effect ( (Normal re-variation effect)), and a special re-variation effect (special re-variation effect) different from the normal re-variation effect may occur (the effect shown in FIG. 25 is a normal re-variation effect). The effect shown in FIG. 26 is a special revariation effect).

As an example of the special revariation effect, the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 does not change with time depending on the type of hit combination displayed in the display area 911, but continuously emits light in a predetermined light emitting mode (display). Even if the type of hit combination is changed, the light emitting mode does not change). In this case, the end of the re-variation effect (special re-variation effect) changes to a hit combination composed of the identification symbols 80 of the type corresponding to the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 (the ex post facto combination is the light emission of the light emitting unit 50). It corresponds to the aspect).

According to the above embodiment, in the special revariation effect (see FIG. 26), the light emitting unit 50 continuously emits light in the “red” light emitting mode (see FIGS. 26 (b) and 26 (c)). Will be done. Not only in the situation where the probabilistic combination is displayed (see FIG. 26 (b)), but also in the situation where the normal combination is displayed (see FIG. 26 (c)), the light emitting mode is “red”. Then, the ex post facto combination is a probabilistic combination corresponding to the light emission mode of the "red". That is, it is determined that the special revariation effect has a promotion ending (see FIG. 26 (d)) that changes from a normal combination (pre-combination) to a probabilistic combination (post-combination).

By doing so in this example, in the re-variation effect, the player can realize the playability of paying attention to whether or not the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 is different from the normal (normal re-variation effect). In particular, in this example, since the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 at the time of the special revariation effect corresponds to the ex post facto combination, it changes to the combination according to the light emitting mode (that is, the promotion result). Is easy to understand.

In addition, when the special re-variation effect occurs, it is confirmed that the combination changes to the hit combination corresponding to the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 (according to the above embodiment, it is determined that the promotion result is achieved). However, the probability that such a change will occur may be set to remain high as compared with the normal re-variation effect. That is, even if the special re-variation effect occurs, there is a possibility that the end will not change to the hit combination corresponding to the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 50 (according to the above embodiment, there is a possibility that the end will not be promoted. There may be a setting.

Further, the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 at the time of the special re-variation effect may be configured so as not to correspond to any of the hit combinations. According to the above embodiment, it is assumed that the light emitting unit 50 emits light in "rainbow color" (rainbow) at the time of the special revariation effect. That is, at the time of the special revariation effect, the light emission mode may be different from both the "red" light emission mode corresponding to the probabilistic combination and the "blue" light emission mode corresponding to the normal combination.

〇 Third specific example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the color system constituting each combination is matched with the color system of the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50. It is just an example to match and show the correspondence. Any configuration may be used in which a unique light emitting mode corresponding to each type of hit combination is set (a configuration in which various hit combinations and various light emitting modes have a 1: 1 relationship). For example, in the re-variation effect, the light emitting unit 50 blinks when the normal combination is displayed, and the light emitting unit 50 keeps lighting when the probabilistic combination is displayed. It may be configured as such.

〇 Fourth specific example Although the above embodiment relates to the control of the light emitting unit 50 during the revariation effect, the light emitting unit 50 is controlled as described in the above embodiment in the effect other than the revariation effect. It may be the one. As the production other than the re-variation production, for example, the following can be considered.

Applies to so-called full rotation reach production. The full rotation reach production is a premier production in which the jackpot is confirmed. The winning combinations composed of various identification symbols 80 (three sets of identification symbols 80) are displayed in order, and finally the winning combinations most advantageous to the player (for example, the winning combinations by the identification symbol 80 of "7"). Is displayed. In such a full rotation effect, the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 changes according to the type of combination (the type of the identification symbol 80) displayed in the display area 911 (in the most conspicuous state). To do. However, in this type of full-rotation reach effect, it is confirmed that the winning combination that is most advantageous to the player will be displayed in the end (the ending is fixed), so which type of winning combination will stop. There is no need to "fan" the player. Therefore, it can be said that the significance of changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 according to the type of hit combination is lower than that of the re-variation effect.

Applies to symbol fluctuations (symbol scrolling) during reach. While the identification symbol 80 (remaining symbol 80Z) that is not the identification symbol 80 (reach symbol 80R) that constitutes the reach is changing (scrolling), the remaining symbol 80Z (display) displayed in the display area 911. The light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 is set according to the type of the remaining symbol 80Z) closest to the center of the region 911 (see FIG. 27).

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 matters described in the above-described embodiment can be applied to other gaming machines such as a rotating cylinder type gaming machine, except that the configuration peculiar to the pachinko gaming machine is used.

The various effects described in the above-described embodiment suggest the probability that the hit / fail determination result will be a big hit (big hit reliability), but they can also be used to suggest the probability that the so-called "small hit" will be a big hit.

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

・ Means 1-1
During the special effect, a first operation means that can be operated by the player, a second operation means that is different from the first operation means, a special effect execution means that executes a special effect that indicates a hit / fail determination result depending on the ending mode, and An operation effect executing means for executing the first operation effect, which is an effect to be executed and prompts the player to operate the first operation means, is provided, and as an aspect of the special effect, the first operation effect is provided. In the normal mode in which the result is shown by shifting to the ending when the operation of the first operation means is performed, and the operation of the first operation means is performed in the first operation effect. It is determined that a special mode is set in which the player is prompted to operate the second operating means without shifting to the ending as an opportunity, and the player shifts to the ending through the second operation effect and the result of the winning / failing judgment is shown. It is a feature.
The special effect of the game machine is interesting in that a second operation effect may occur in which the operation of the second operation means is urged by pretending to shift to the end by the operation of the first operation means in the first operation effect. It is a production.

・ Means 1-2
When the special effect is in the special mode, the means 1-1 is characterized in that the second operation effect is generated when the operation of the first operation means is performed in the first operation effect. The game machine described.
Since the player may think that the operation of the first operation effect will be the trigger to shift to the ending, by generating the second operation effect with that as an opportunity, the player will be more surprised by the special effect.

・ Means 1-3
When the special effect is in the special mode, the second operation effect does not occur when the operation of the first operation means is performed in the first operation effect, and the second operation effect does not occur when the predetermined time elapses. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein a second operation effect is generated.
If the second operation effect is immediately generated by the operation of the first operation means, the player may not know what happened (the flow of the effect of shifting from the first operation effect to the second operation effect can be understood. It may be difficult). If this is a concern, it is advisable to set an interval (predetermined time) between both operation effects.

・ Means 1-4
Means 1 characterized in that, as compared with the case where the special effect is in the normal mode, there is a higher probability that the result of the hit / fail determination will be a hit in the case of the special mode. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 1-3.
Since the special effect of the special mode causes a change in the operating means for which the operation is promoted, it is preferable to set it more advantageous than the normal mode.

・ Means 1-5
The gaming machine according to means 1-4, wherein when the special effect is in the special mode, it is determined that the hit / fail determination result is a hit.
If you are concerned that the player will be awakened by the fact that the result of the hit / miss judgment will be wrong even though the operation means that encourages the operation has changed, the special production of the special mode is a big hit. It is preferable to confirm.

・ Means 1-6
Means 1-1 to 1-5, characterized in that the frequency of occurrence of the effect of prompting the operation of the second operating means is lower than the frequency of occurrence of the effect of prompting the operation of the first operating means. The gaming machine described in any one item.
With such a setting, the player can be impressed that the second operating means is a "rare" (higher value) operating means than the first operating means. As a result, it becomes easy to understand that the change of the operation means for which the operation is promoted in the special effect of the special aspect is an advantageous event for the player.

・ Means 2-1
A notification means for displaying a plurality of identification symbol groups including a plurality of types of identification symbols in a variable manner on the display means and notifying a hit / fail judgment result by a combination of identification symbols selected and shown from each identification symbol group, and the display means. The opportunity image is provided with an effect execution means for executing an opportunity effect suggesting that the probability that the hit / fail determination result will be a hit has increased when the displayed opportunity image reaches a predetermined mode, and the opportunity image is in the predetermined mode. When the opportunity image does not reach the predetermined mode even though the fanning effect indicating that there is a possibility of reaching is generated, the opportunity image is deleted to form a combination indicating that the hit / fail determination result is out of order. A gaming machine characterized in that at least a part of the identification symbol appears.
According to the above-mentioned game machine, it is possible to suppress the frustration of the player due to the lengthening of the notification effect (notification effect that is not expected to hit) when the opportunity effect is not shifted.

・ Means 2-2
After the reach is constructed by the identification symbols selected from a part of the plurality of identification symbols, the opportunity effect is set to occur by displaying the opportunity image in the predetermined mode. When the opportunity image does not reach the predetermined mode even though the fanning effect has occurred, the opportunity image is deleted, so that the identification symbol of a type different from the identification symbol constituting the reach appears. The gaming machine according to means 2-1 characterized in that a combination of the identification symbols whose hit / fail determination result is out of order is shown.
By doing so, it is easy to understand that it is in a state where it can be expected that the result of the hit / miss judgment will be a hit, because the fanning effect will be generated in the state where the reach is configured. Even if the opportunity image does not reach a predetermined mode, it is immediately shown that the image is out of alignment, so that the player's irritation expected to hit can be suppressed.

・ Means 2-3
In the fanning effect, the opportunity effect is generated when the displaced opportunity image is stopped at a predetermined position, and the opportunity effect is not generated when the displaced opportunity image is not stopped at the predetermined position. At least of the identification symbols constituting the combination indicating that the hit / fail determination result is out of order by displaying as if the opportunity image has moved out of the display area of the display means without stopping at a predetermined position. The gaming machine according to means 2-1 or means 2-2, characterized in that a part thereof appears.
In this way, by making the display as if the opportunity image has moved out of the display area, the identification symbol that constitutes the misaligned combination is hidden behind the opportunity image displayed in the fanning effect. It is possible to give the player an impression as if, and the production becomes easy to understand.

・ Means 3-1
A notification means for notifying the winning / failing lottery result by stopping the fluctuating identification symbol in a mode according to the winning / failing lottery result, and a variation from the start of the fluctuation of the identification symbol to stopping in the mode according to the winning / failing lottery result. A variable time determining means for determining the time and a gaming state setting means capable of setting a special gaming state more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state are provided, and a predetermined condition is provided after the special gaming state is set. The shortest fluctuation time set in the period until the condition is satisfied is longer than the shortest fluctuation time set in the period after the predetermined condition is satisfied.
According to the above-mentioned game machine, it is possible to suppress the player's irritation caused by feeling that the progress of the game is slow while suppressing the ball ejection speed from becoming excessive.

・ Means 3-2
The gaming machine according to means 3-1 characterized in that the special gaming state is a state in which the probability of winning the winning / losing lottery is higher than that of the normal gaming state.
It is preferable that the game progresses at a good tempo in a special game state in which it is expected that the jackpot will be won relatively quickly.

・ Means 3-3
The gaming machine according to means 3-1 or means 3-2, wherein the predetermined condition is satisfied that the winning / failing lottery result is lost a predetermined number of times after the special gaming state is started. ..
If the winning / failing lottery result is missed for the specified number of times in a row, it means that a certain amount of time has passed since the special game state was started, and it is unlikely that the ball ejection speed will become excessive. It suffices to control so that the shortest fluctuation time becomes shorter.

・ Means 3-4
It is considered that the predetermined condition is satisfied that the winning / failing lottery result is missed N times in a row after the special game state is started, and the value of N changes according to the type of the previous winning game. The gaming machine according to means 3-1 or means 3-2.
Since the ball ejection speed is determined based on the type of jackpot, the timing (number of fluctuations) at which the shortest fluctuation time becomes shorter may change depending on the type of jackpot.

・ Means 3-5
As the hit game, the first hit game and the second hit game in which the expected value of the profit of the player obtained in the hit game is larger than that of the first hit game are set, and the previous hit game is the first hit game. The gaming machine according to means 3-4, wherein the value of N is smaller in the case of the hit game than in the case of the second hit game.
Since the ball ejection speed is more likely to be excessive when the previous hit game is the first hit game than when it is the first hit game, the second hit game is second than when the previous hit game is the first hit game. In the case of a hit game, it is preferable that the number of fluctuations (N) at which the shortest fluctuation time becomes shorter and the change occurs becomes larger (the timing at which the change occurs at which the shortest fluctuation time becomes shorter is delayed).

・ Means 3-6
The gaming machine according to means 3-1 or means 3-2, wherein a predetermined time elapses from the start of the special gaming state to satisfy the predetermined condition.
When a certain amount of actual time has passed since the start of the special game state, it is unlikely that the ball ejection speed will become excessive, and the change is controlled so that the shortest fluctuation time becomes shorter. May be good.

・ Means 4-1
When the hit / fail determination result is a hit, the display means for displaying the hit combination composed of the same type of identification symbol and the hit combination composed of the identification symbol of one type are derived from the identification symbol of another type. Re-variation effect execution that executes a re-variation effect that fluctuates to display the hit combination composed of the identification symbols of each type, which is an effect that may lead to a change in the configured hit combination. A game characterized by comprising means and light emitting control means for changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit according to the type of the identification symbol constituting the hit combination displayed on the display means in the revariating effect. Machine.
In the re-variation effect of the game machine, since the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit changes according to the type of the identification symbol constituting the winning combination, the effect is easy to understand.

・ Means 4-2
The identification symbol has a color element corresponding to the type, and in the revariation effect, the light emitting unit is a color of the same system as the color element of the identification symbol constituting the hit combination displayed on the display means. 4-1. The gaming machine according to Means 4-1.
By doing so, the re-variation effect becomes easier to understand.

・ Means 4-3
When a special revariation effect that does not change according to the type of the identification symbol constituting the hit combination displayed on the display means occurs, the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit changes to the hit combination that is advantageous to the player. The gaming machine according to means 4-1 or means 4-2, wherein the ending is determined.
・ Means 4-4
The special revariation effect is such that the light emitting unit continuously emits light in a predetermined light emitting mode, leading to a change to the hit combination composed of the identification symbol of the type corresponding to the light emitting mode. The gaming machine according to Means 4-3.
In this way, a special re-variation effect that is determined to have an advantageous ending may occur.
If the hit combination (identification symbol) after the change is shown depending on the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit, the special re-variation effect becomes easy to understand.

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Claims (1)

A notification means for notifying the result of the lottery by stopping the fluctuating identification symbol in a manner corresponding to the result of the lottery.
A fluctuation time determining means for determining the fluctuation time from the start of fluctuation of the identification symbol to the stop in an manner according to the result of the winning / failing lottery.
A game state setting means capable of setting a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and
With
A predetermined condition is satisfied when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the special gaming state.
Wherein the said variation time of the shortest set in during the period until the predetermined condition after the special game state is set is established, than the shortest of the time-varying the predetermined condition is set in a period after establishment A game machine characterized by being long.

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