JP6974868B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Various effects using "time" such as the timer effect described in Patent Document 1 below have been proposed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-196668

An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an interesting time production.

The gaming machine according to the present invention made to solve the above-mentioned problems is an effect included in a notification effect for notifying a target hit / fail determination result, which is one hit / fail determination result, and a time for executing the effect is predetermined. It is provided with an effect executing means for executing a time effect set to a predetermined time, and the time effect is characterized by including one or a plurality of unit effects in which the time required for the effect is not constant.

The gaming machine according to the present invention can perform an interesting time effect.

It is an external perspective view (partially omitted) of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which showed the game board and the display device fixed behind it. It is a figure which showed the decorative symbol and the reserved symbol displayed in the display area. It is a time chart for explaining time production. It is a figure for demonstrating the basic flow of time production. It is a figure (continuation of FIG. 5) for explaining the basic flow (at the time of a big hit) of time production. It is a figure (continuation of FIG. 5) for explaining the basic flow (at the time of deviation) of time production. It is a figure for demonstrating the time production that the unit production becomes a successful ending. It is a figure for demonstrating the time effect that the countdown stops at a specific time point. It is a figure for demonstrating an additional effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the first specific example of an additional effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the combined pattern production. It is the figure (continuation of FIG. 12) for explaining the united pattern effect, and the figure which schematically showed the operation means. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd specific example (relationship between a transmissive display device and a movable member) concerning the combined pattern effect. It is a figure (time image is omitted) for demonstrating the second concrete example about the united pattern effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the 3rd specific example about the united pattern production. It is a figure for demonstrating an example in which the aspect of the 1st special decorative design and the 2nd special decorative design is different. It is a figure for demonstrating the 4th specific example about a coalition pattern production. It is a figure for demonstrating the 5th specific example about a coalition pattern production.

1) Basic configuration of a gaming machine Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 90. The game board 90 is formed of a substantially square plywood, and the guide rail 903 constituting the 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 are provided as obstacles that change the flow mode of the game ball by colliding with the flowing game ball. 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 gaming machine 1, the gaming ball is launched toward the gaming 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 not related to the present invention, such as 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 gaming 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 region 904, a first starting region 904a (so-called “special drawing 1” starting region) and a second starting region 904b (so-called “special drawing 2” starting region) are provided. A numerical value (hit / 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 reserved information is stored in the storage means is displayed as the reserved symbol 70.

In the present embodiment, as the reserved symbol 70, an effect of notifying the result of the hit / fail judgment (from the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol 80 (decorative symbol group 80 g) to the complete stop with the combination showing the result of the hit / miss judgment, so-called one). The variable pending symbol 71 (so-called "variable pending information") corresponding to the information (hereinafter, also referred to as the variable pending information) for which the notification of the pass / fail judgment result has not been completed although the effect of the variable middle portion has been started. A symbol indicating the existence of "the change hold") and a pre-change hold symbol 72 corresponding to information for which the notification effect for notifying the hit / fail determination result has not been started (hereinafter, may be referred to as "pre-change hold information") are displayed. (See Fig. 3). In the present embodiment, the basic form of the variable pending symbol 71 and the pre-variable reserved symbol 72 is the same, and the variable pending symbol 71 is displayed larger than the pre-variable reserved symbol 72 in order to distinguish between them. NS. The basic forms of the pending symbol 71 during change and the pending symbol 72 before change may be completely different.

An upper limit is set for the maximum number of stored information on hold before fluctuations. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of stored first change pre-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 70 corresponding to one of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, one changing reserved symbol 71 and a maximum of four pre-change reserved symbols 72 may be displayed (see FIG. 3). ..

In the present embodiment, similarly to the known gaming machine, the hit / fail determination result is basically notified to the player by the combination of the decorative symbols 80 (see FIG. 3) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91. Specifically, the decorative symbol group 80 g (left decorative symbol group 80 gL, middle decorative symbol group 80 gC, right decorative symbol group 80 gR) including a plurality of types of decorative symbols 80 starts to change, and finally each decorative symbol group 80 g. One decorative symbol 80 is selected from and stopped. When the jackpot is won, the combination of the decorative symbols 80 selected from each decorative symbol group 80g and stopped is a predetermined combination (for example, three sets of the same decorative symbols 80). If it is out of the question, it will be a combination other than that (other than the combination that will be a big hit). The decorative pattern 80 may be a combination of numbers and characters.

In the present embodiment, a normal game state and a special game state are set as the game state. The special gaming state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is a low-probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a big hit is low, and is a low-base state (low probability, no time saving) in which it is difficult for a gaming 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 gaming state is a high-probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a big hit is high, and is a high-base state (high probability / time saving) in which a gaming 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 big hit is low, and is a high-base state (low probability / time saving) in which a gaming 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 gaming state, the gaming ball is launched aiming at the second starting area 904b. In this embodiment, so-called "right-handed" is performed. Since the special gaming state is a state in which 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, the game ball can be relatively easily placed in the second starting area 904b. Win a prize. Since any setting regarding the transition of the gaming state may be used, the description thereof will be omitted. Moreover, it is only an example that the game state as described above is set.

2) Time effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment completely stops with a notification effect (from the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol 80 to the combination showing the target hit / fail judgment result) for notifying one hit / fail judgment result (target hit / fail judgment result). It is possible to perform a time production as part of the production). The time production will be described in detail below. In the following description, the term "image" includes both moving images and still images, unless otherwise specified.

2-1) Outline of time production The outline of time production will be explained. The time effect is a predetermined time (a certain length) for executing the effect. In the present embodiment, the specified time length is 99.9 seconds (see FIG. 4). As will be described in detail later, the content of the time production can change each time, but the total time required for the production is constant at 99.9 seconds. Before and after the time production, effects related to the time production (pre-production and post-production of the time production) may occur, but the production performed within 99.9 seconds is the "time production". Suppose there is.

In the time effect, the time image 10 that counts down with the passage of time is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 5 and the like). In the present embodiment, the time shown by the time image 10 = the actual time. As described above, since the total time of the time effect is 99.9 seconds, the initial value of the time image 10 is 99.9. The value is counted down as the time production starts. It can be said that the value of the time image 10 in the middle of the production represents the remaining time of the time production. The time indicated by the time image 10 may be set as a virtual time. For example, it is conceivable that the actual time of the time effect is 33.3 seconds and the time image 10 having an initial value of 99.9 seconds is counted down (time on the effect (time indicated by the time image 10)). 1/3 is the actual time).

The time image 10 may be counted up. For example, the initial value of the time image 10 may be set to "00.0" (0), and the time image 10 may be counted up to a maximum of 99.9.

Except for the irregular case where the countdown stops in the middle (at a specific point in time), which will be described in detail later, basically the countdown is "00.0" (0) for the time image 10 (see FIG. 6A). , Continue until it becomes "00.1" (see FIG. 7A). The fact that the countdown stops at "00.1" means that the actual time when the time image 10 is counted down is 99.8 seconds, but there is no effect because it is a short time. For example, when stopping at "00.1", the player is given a countdown for the last 1 second (1.00) on the time image 10 over 1.01 seconds in the actual time. It can be absorbed unnoticed.

Basically, the time effect is set so that the time image 10 reaches "00.0" (see FIG. 6A) as a preferable ending for the player. If "00.0" is defined as the "end time" and "00.1" is defined as the time immediately before the end, it is a preferable ending for the player that the time image 10 reaches the end time, and the time image. The fact that 10 does not reach the end time and stops at the time immediately before the end (stops immediately before the end) (see FIG. 7A) is an unfavorable ending for the player. In short, the completion of the countdown is set as a success, and the failure to be completed (attempted) is set as a failure. In the present embodiment, when the countdown is completed, that is, when the time image 10 reaches the end time, the target hit / miss determination result becomes a big hit. On the other hand, if the countdown is not completed, that is, if the time image 10 does not reach the end time (except when the countdown stops at a specific time point, as will be described later), the target hit / fail determination result is out of order. ..

The time effect includes one or more unit effects (see FIGS. 4 and 5). Basically, it is composed of a plurality of unit effects, but as will be described in detail later, when the first unit effect is successful, only one unit effect is included. For each unit production, the time required for the production is not constant. That is, although the time required for the time effect is constant, the time required for the unit effect included in the time effect is not constant (see FIG. 4).

In the present embodiment, as an effect (candidate effect) that can occur as a unit effect, a plurality of types of effects (58 types in the present embodiment) in which the time required for the effect is different are set. As will be described later, in the time production, if the unit production ends in failure, a new unit production will occur, based on the target hit / fail judgment result and the remaining time of the time production (specified time). Each time the lottery determines which type of unit production is to be performed. That is, when executing a new unit effect, among the candidate effects that can be executed during the remaining time of the specified time, the candidate effect to be executed as the new unit effect is determined by lottery.

The unit effect is an effect from the start of fluctuation of each decorative symbol group 80 g to the pseudo stop (see FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b)). Here, the "pseudo-stop" refers to a mode in which the fluctuation is not completely stopped but appears to the player as if it has stopped. Examples of the pseudo-stop mode include a mode in which one decorative symbol 80 selected from the decorative symbol group 80 g is slightly shaken. It should be noted that the reason why the fluctuation is "pseudo-stopped" at the end of the unit production is to indicate the situation that the notification of the target hit / miss judgment result is not completed, and as a mode of "stopping" the fluctuation at the end of the unit production. May be good.

Successful endings and unsuccessful endings are set as the endings of unit production. The successful ending is a winning mode in which the combination of the pseudo-stopped decorative symbols 80 is composed of the same symbols (three sets). On the other hand, the unsuccessful ending is an ending in which the combination of the decorative symbols 80 that have been pseudo-stopped is in an out-of-order mode (a combination other than the winning mode). Two or more unit effects may occur through the time effect, and each unit effect is an effect that notifies one pass / fail judgment result, that is, it is not an effect for one variation, but whether or not the decorative symbols 80 are aligned as described above. In terms of showing whether or not the ending is favorable to the player (successful ending), the player is made to look as if it is a production for one variation. In other words, it can be said that the unit production is a production that makes it appear as if it is a pseudo-variation. In addition, in this embodiment, in order to make it appear as if the unit effect is one variation, the reserved symbol 70 is not displayed during the time effect (unit effect). This is because when the reserved symbol 70 is displayed, the player who sees the situation where the reserved symbol 70 does not decrease even after the unit effect is completed easily notices that the unit effect is not one variation.

When the unit effect ends in failure, the next unit effect is continuously started (see FIG. 5). When the next unit production ends in failure, the next unit production is further started. When the unit production does not have a successful ending in this way, the countdown is the time when the image 10 ends (see FIG. 6A) or the time immediately before the end (FIG. 7 (FIG. 7), except when the unit production is stopped in the middle (at a specific time point). a) Continue until (see). That is, if the unit effect repeated through the time effect does not result in a successful outcome, whether or not the target hit / fail determination result is a big hit is determined by whether or not the time image 10 finally reaches the end time. (See FIG. 4 (a)). That is, if the time image 10 reaches the end time (see FIG. 6 (a)), the jackpot (see FIG. 6 (b)) does not reach the end time and stops at the time immediately before the end (FIG. 7 (a)). (See) is off (see FIG. 7 (b)).

Further, if the target hit / fail determination result is a big hit, there is a possibility that any unit effect constituting the time effect will be a successful outcome (see FIGS. 4 (b) and 8). In the unit effect, the fluctuation of the decorative symbol 80 is pseudo-stopped, and strictly speaking, the result of the hit / fail determination is not deterministically notified, but the combination of the hit modes is shown at the time of the pseudo-stop (FIG. 8). By (c), it is confirmed that the target hit / fail judgment result is substantially a big hit. If one unit production has a successful ending, the next unit production will not be performed.

Any specific mode of unit production may be used. As described above, since the unit production is a production that makes it appear as if it is a pseudo-variation, in the case of a successful ending, the successful ending is reached after the reach is established (FIG. 8 (a)). ~ (C)). Reach effects such as so-called battle effects and story effects may be performed.

After the successful unit production, the special production is executed until the specified time is reached (see FIGS. 4 (b) and 8 (d)). In other words, since the notification that it is a big hit is practically completed by the unit production that ended in success, a special production that seems to emphasize (bless) it is executed for the remaining time. .. Any specific aspect of the special effect may be used. In this embodiment, music or video that cannot be heard except when a special effect is generated is output. The special effect continues until the specified time elapses (99.9 seconds elapses) from the start of the time effect (see FIG. 4 (b)). In the present embodiment, the time image 10 is displayed (countdown is executed) even during the special effect (see FIG. 8D). The time image 10 is used for an additional effect described later. Unlike this, the special effect occurs after the jackpot is confirmed, and the time image 10 is unnecessary when the jackpot is confirmed, even if the time image 10 is not displayed in the special effect. Good (the additional effect described later may not occur).

Further, when the target hit / fail determination result is a big hit, the time indicated by the time image 10 does not reach the above-mentioned end time or the time immediately before the end in the time production, and stops at a specific time point (countdown stops). (See FIG. 4 (c), FIG. 9). That is, the time indicated by the time image 10 expresses the function of indicating the rest of the time effect and, at the end of the effect, indicating whether or not the end time is reached, as an irregular event. The countdown may suddenly stop at a specific point in time. Since the jackpot is confirmed by the occurrence of such an event, it is possible to make the effect mode in which the time image 10 cannot be taken away.

There are various possibilities for setting the time corresponding to a specific time point. In the present embodiment, a time point in which the value indicated by the time image 10 is composed of only the same numbers (which becomes “doublet”) is set as a specific time point (see FIG. 9 (c)). Since the time image 10 is counted down from "99.9" (seconds), the values corresponding to the specific time points are "88.8", "77.7", "66.6", "55.5", and " There are eight types, 44.4, "33.3," "22.2," and "11.1." The time image 10 includes three numbers, and since the result is generally notified by a combination of three symbols including the numbers (decorative symbol 80 in the present embodiment), the time image 10 is included. If all three numbers stop, it will be confirmed that the target hit / fail judgment result will be a big hit, and the effect will be easy to understand. It should be noted that setting a specific time point as described above is just an example. For example, a time point that becomes a "order" number such as "12.3" or "23.4" may be set as a specific time point. However, from the viewpoint of "easiness to understand", it is better to set the time point of "doublet" as a specific time point as in this embodiment. Further, the value of the time image 10 corresponding to the specific time point may be only one kind.

Any mode of time production after the countdown of the time image 10 is stopped at a specific time point may be used. In the present embodiment, one or a plurality of unit effects are performed while the countdown of the time image 10 is stopped, and the end of any unit effect is set to be a successful end before the lapse of the specified time. (See FIGS. 4 (c) and 9 (d)). After the unit effect is successful, the above-mentioned special effect is executed (see FIG. 4 (c)). Unlike this, after the countdown is stopped at a specific point in time, the special effect as described above may be executed for the remaining time (until the specified time elapses).

In this way, in the time production, the mode in which it is determined that the target hit / fail judgment result is a big hit can be roughly divided.
1) Time The image 10 reaches the end time (00.0) (see FIG. 6A).
2) Successful unit production (see Fig. 8 (c))
3) The countdown of the time image 10 stops at a specific point in time (see FIG. 9 (c)).
There are three aspects.
1) and 2) are basic jackpot notification modes, and 3) is a jackpot notification mode that occurs less frequently than 1) and 2). When the target hit / fail determination result is out of alignment, none of these three modes occurs, and the time image 10 stops at the time immediately before the end (00.1). From the player's point of view, the time image 10 is the end time (0.00) when each unit production is touched while hoping for a successful ending, and when the unit production does not result in a successful ending (when the unsuccessful ending continues). The basic gameplay is to hope that the time image 10 is reached, and as a so-called premier effect, "the time image 10 stops at a specific point in time" may occur in the middle of the countdown.

After the time effect, the decorative symbol 80 (variation of the decorative symbol group 80 g) is completely stopped in an manner indicating a hit / fail determination result (see FIGS. 6 (b) and 7 (b)). When the target hit / fail determination result is a big hit, in each case, the decorative symbol 80 is displayed in a combination indicating the big hit after the time effect (after the specified time). If the target hit / fail determination result is out of order, the decorative symbol 80 is displayed in a combination indicating the omission after the time effect (after the specified time).

2-2) Additional effect There are the above-mentioned three modes as a mode in which it is determined that the target hit / fail determination result is a big hit in the time effect. Of these, the aspects 2) and 3) do not determine that the jackpot will be a big hit when the time production ends (when the specified time has elapsed), but the elapsed time since the time production started is specified. It can be said that it is confirmed that the target hit / fail judgment result will be a big hit (notice that it is substantially a big hit) before the time is reached. In other words, it can be said that there is a "remaining time" from the time when the jackpot is confirmed until the time production ends (the specified time elapses). In the present embodiment, when the big hit is confirmed in the aspect of 2) (the aspect in which the unit effect is a successful ending), the additional effect may be generated by using the above "remaining time". Since it is confirmed that the target hit / fail determination result is a big hit at the time when the additional effect is started, it can be said that the additional effect is a kind of the above-mentioned special effect.

In the present embodiment, as a jackpot, a normal jackpot and a special jackpot that is more valuable to the player than the normal jackpot are set. Specifically, the expected value of the profit (ball output) obtained when the special jackpot is won is larger than the expected value of the profit (ball output) obtained when the normal jackpot is won. .. Any method may be used to set the difference in the expected value of the profit (ball output). In the present embodiment, when the normal jackpot is won, the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is the second special gaming state (low probability / time saving), and when the special jackpot is won, the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is the first special gaming state. (High probability, short time available). The difference in the gaming state after the jackpot game is completed is set as the difference in the profits of the players. The difference in profit may be set depending on the difference in the number of rounds constituting the jackpot game.

When the unit production is a successful ending, the combination of the decorative symbols 80 is a winning mode in which three of the same symbols are arranged. In the present embodiment, when the number included in the decorative symbol 80 constituting the hit mode displayed in the display area 911 at the end of success is an "odd number", it is determined that the hit is a special jackpot. On the other hand, when the number included in the decorative symbol 80 constituting the hit mode is an "even number", there is a possibility of both a normal jackpot and a special jackpot.

The additional effect may occur when the number included in the decorative symbol 80 constituting the winning mode displayed when the unit effect is a successful ending is "even" (see FIG. 10A). In other words, at the time when the unit production is successful, it may occur in a situation where it is not confirmed that it is a special jackpot. If the jackpot that was won internally is a special jackpot, the player will be notified that the jackpot is a special jackpot in the additional production (it will be notified that the special jackpot has been confirmed). May be referred to as a special ending) (see FIG. 4 (d)). The additional production is the so-called "re-lottery production" in which the rank-up (promotion) of the type of jackpot occurs after the jackpot winning is shown (although the re-lottery is not actually performed, it seems that the re-lottery is performed. It can also be seen as a kind of production) to be shown to the player. In other words, it can be said that the special ending of the additional effect indicates that an event advantageous to the player occurs.

Even if the unit production is successful, the countdown of the time image 10 is continued. The additional effect in the present embodiment is an effect of whether or not the time value indicated by the time image 10 stops at a specified value. Stopping at the specified value is a special ending, and if the special ending is not reached, the countdown will continue as it is. The default value is composed of only the numbers having the same value indicated by the time image 10. That is, "88.8", "77.7", "66.6", "55.5", "44.4", "33.3", "22.2", and "11.1" correspond to the specified values (so-called). "Doublet" corresponds to the specified value). In other words, eight kinds of specified values are set.

When the time image 10 approaches each specified value, the additional effect is started. In the present embodiment, when the time image 10 approaches the specified value, the time image 10 is enlarged and a "fanning" indicating that the countdown may stop at the specified value is generated as an additional effect (Fig.). 10 (b)). After the "fanning", the result of whether or not the time image 10 stops at a specified value (see FIG. 10 (c-1)) (see FIG. 10 (c-2)) will be shown.

The mode of the additional effect is only an example. Anything that suggests to the player that the countdown may stop at the specified value will do. For example, it is conceivable to use an operation means 60 (see FIG. 1) such as a push button. When the time image 10 approaches each specified value, the operation of the operating means 60 is prompted. By operating the operation means 60 in a timely manner, the player is requested to stop the countdown in "doublets". Whether or not the additional effect has a special ending is determined in advance, and if it has a special ending, the countdown is stopped at a specified value triggered by the operation of the operating means 60. However, if the operation timing of the operation means 60 deviates too much from the specified value, the effect will be uncomfortable. In such a case, after making it appear that the countdown did not stop at the specified value, the process is reversed. Show as if the additional production had a special ending due to the production. If the additional effect does not have a special ending, the countdown is restarted after the additional effect is completed, and when the time image 10 approaches the next specified value, the additional effect will occur again.

The later the time when the unit effect is successful, the smaller the number of the specified values in which the additional effect occurs (the countdown may stop) among the above-mentioned eight kinds of specified values. For example, if the value of the time image 10 when the unit production is successful is "50.1" (see FIG. 10A), it is "44.4", "33.3", and "22.2". An additional effect occurs at "11.1" (the countdown may stop). On the other hand, for example, if the value of the time image 10 when the unit production is a successful ending is "40.1" (not shown), it is "33.3", "22.2", "11.1". Additional effects occur at (the countdown may stop). That is, the additional effect at "44.4" that occurs in the case of the example shown above does not occur in the case of the example shown later (the possibility that the countdown stops at "44.4" is eliminated). It will be.

In this way, the number of times the additional effect occurs is from the time when the unit effect is successful (when the target hit / miss judgment result is confirmed to be a big hit) to the end of the time effect (reaching the specified time). The longer the remaining time (hereinafter, also referred to as the remaining time), which is the time (up to), is set to increase. Since each specified value is an embodiment in which "the same numbers are aligned", it can be said that it is suitable for indicating the occurrence of an event advantageous to the player.

Further, since each specified value is set at an interval of "11.1" seconds, the additional effect occurs at a fixed interval (an error that cannot be felt by the player is allowed). It will be. If the countdown of the time image 10 is the same as the passage of real time, the additional effect will occur in 11.1 second increments. Therefore, the player can assume the occurrence timing of the additional effect, and the effect form is easy to understand.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the above-mentioned additional effects are improved, embodied, and modified will be described. In addition, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are combined and applied.

〇 First specific example The setting is such that as the number of occurrences of additional effects increases, the probability that the winning jackpot will be a special jackpot (the probability that "promotion" will occur) increases (see Fig. 11). That is, if the success ending of the unit production in which the number included in the decorative symbol 80 constituting the winning mode is "even" occurs, the earlier the time when the success ending occurs, the earlier (there is a possibility of stopping). (The larger the number of values), the more likely it is to be a special jackpot. Since it can be said that the occurrence of additional effects is an opportunity for "chance" to acquire a special jackpot, the additional effects are generated as a mere pretense by setting the setting so that the probability of being a special jackpot increases as the number of such opportunities increases. It is preferable to have a configuration that is actually an "opportunity" (those that contribute to real profits).

〇 Second specific example A configuration in which an additional effect (suggestion to the player that the countdown may stop at the specified value) does not always occur when the time image 10 approaches the specified value (doublet). May be.

For example, the time from the time when the unit production has a successful ending to a certain specified value (the closest specified value from the value of the time image 10 at the time of the successful ending) is smaller than the predetermined reference value (for example, 5). When it is less than a second), the additional effect may not be generated because there is not enough time to generate the additional effect.

In addition, although the additional effect is generated when approaching "44.4", the additional effect is not generated when approaching the next "33.3", and the additional effect is generated when getting close to doublet. The configuration may not always occur. The setting may be such that the more the additional effect is generated, the higher the probability that "promotion" will occur (probability of having a special ending).

〇 Third specific example In the above embodiment, it is explained that a normal jackpot and a special jackpot are set as jackpots, and it is configured so that the winning of the special jackpot is confirmed by the additional effect having a special ending. However, there may be three or more types of jackpots. Of the three or more jackpots, it is confirmed by the additional production that one or two or more jackpots (excluding the jackpot with the smallest profit) that the player can obtain is won. It may be configured so that it may be shown to be. That is, the additional production definitely shows that the type of jackpot that is not clear to the player at the time when the unit production is successful is one or more types of jackpots that the player can obtain a large profit. Anything that can be used is sufficient.

〇 Fourth Specific Example Although it has been explained that the additional effect in the above embodiment is an effect of whether or not the value indicated by the time image 10 stops at a specified value, the present invention is not limited to this. Any production that suggests to the player that the jackpot may become a special jackpot after the successful ending of the unit production and before the end of the time production is sufficient. For example, as an additional effect, it is assumed that an effect suggesting (fanning) that a predetermined special image may be displayed is generated. As for the additional effect, when the ending (special ending) in which the special image is displayed is reached, the special jackpot shall be confirmed. It is assumed that such an additional effect (an effect that does not use the concept of a specified value) can occur once or multiple times after the unit effect is successful. Similar to the above embodiment, if the setting is such that the longer the remaining time is, the more times the additional effect is generated, the earlier the unit time becomes a successful ending, the more the special jackpot can be expected. It becomes playful.

2-3) Combined symbol production In the time production, a combined symbol production occurs. More specifically, the combined symbol effect occurs in at least a part of the unit effect constituting the time effect. As described above, the unit effect indicates whether or not a successful outcome is achieved by the combination of the decorative symbols 80 that are finally pseudo-stopped. However, the combined symbol 40 is used as a special symbol different from the decorative symbol 80. What is used is a combined pattern production. The combined symbol 40 is formed by integrating a specific decorative symbol 81, which is a symbol dedicated to the combined symbol production, and a movable member 50 (it seems to the player as if they were integrated).

The movable member 50 can reciprocate between the original position and the effect position (see FIGS. 12 and 13). At least a part of the movable member 50 located at the effect position overlaps the display area 911 of the display device 91. The movable member 50 located at the effect position has a larger range of overlapping with the display area 911 than the movable member 50 located at the original position. The movable member 50 in the present embodiment is a structure that represents a mark (hereinafter, may be referred to as an “emblem”) in which a “triangle” is drawn inside a “circle”. In short, it is a structure with a substantially circular outer edge.

The specific decorative symbol 81 is formed with a space portion 812 (see FIG. 12 (c) and the like). As will be described later, the space portion 812 is a portion where the movable members 50 may overlap, but when the movable members 50 do not overlap, the background image (specific decorative symbol 81 is displayed through the space portion 812). It is controlled so that an image represented by one or a plurality of image layers after the image layer to be formed (not shown in drawings other than the drawings for explaining the combined decoration effect) is visually recognized. That is, from the appearance of the player, it seems that a space (cavity) is formed in a part of the pattern. Substantially, it can be said that the part other than the space part 812 (hereinafter, also referred to as the main body part 811) is a part for constructing the design. The space portion 812 in the present embodiment is substantially circular. The size of the "circle" is substantially the same as the size of the "circle" of the movable member 50. The space portion 812 is preferably a region surrounded by a portion constituting the main body portion 811 (a region not connected to the outside).

In the present embodiment, when the so-called reach is established, the specific decorative symbol 81 may be displayed. Specifically, in the unit effect, the decorative symbol 80 selected from the left decorative symbol group 80 gL (pseudo-stopped) and the decorative symbol 80 selected from the right decorative symbol group 80 gR (pseudo-stopped) are of the same type. In the case of the decorative symbol 80 (decorative symbol 80 including a portion representing the same number), the reach is established (see FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b)). After the reach is established, the specific decorative symbol 81 may be selected and shown from the decorative symbol group 80 gC in the group. The specific decorative symbol 81 in the present embodiment does not include a part representing a number, and is a special symbol different from the general decorative symbol 80 (the specific decorative symbol 81 in the present embodiment is the same as the decorative symbol 80. Is not used to indicate whether or not the unit production has a successful ending). That is, the decorative symbol group 80 gC inside includes the specific decorative symbol 81 as a special symbol different from the normal decorative symbol 80 (the symbol for indicating whether or not it is correct), and the specific decorative symbol 81 is included in the decorative symbol group 80 gC inside. It is a condition that the combined pattern effect occurs that it is selected and shown. At the end (at the end of the unit production), whether or not the decorative symbol 80 (normal decorative symbol 80) selected from the decorative symbol group 80 gC inside is of the same type as the decorative symbol 80 constituting the reach. This indicates whether or not the unit production will be a successful outcome.

When the variablely displayed specific decorative symbol 81 stops or pseudo-stops in the center of the display area 911, an effect of whether or not the movable member 50 is located at the effect position is generated. Specifically, the specific decorative symbol 81 is about to stop or pseudo-stop at a predetermined position, and the movable member 50 is displaced from the original position toward the effect position (see FIG. 12 (c)). When the movable member 50 stops at the effect position when the specific decorative symbol 81 is stopped or pseudo-stopped, the combined symbol 40 as if the movable member 50 and the specific decorative symbol 81 (main body 811) are integrated is generated. Will be built. Specifically, at least a part of the movable member 50 located at the effect position (in the present embodiment, the entire movable member 50) is overlapped with the space portion 812 of the specific decorative symbol 81, and both are integrated. Such a combined symbol 40 is constructed (see FIG. 13 (a-1)). Since the space portion 812 in the present embodiment is an area surrounded by a portion constituting the main body portion 811, the player can feel as if the movable member 50, which is a tangible object, has entered the space not communicating with the outside. Can be seen. In the present embodiment, the timing at which the specific decorative symbol 81 stops or pseudo-stops is the same as the timing at which the movable member 50 stops at the effect position (it is permissible that a "shift" that the player does not understand occurs). ..

In addition, in this embodiment, there may be a result that the combined symbol 40 is not constructed (see FIG. 13 (a-2)). When the combined symbol 40 is constructed (see FIG. 13 (a-1)), there is a possibility that the unit effect will be a successful outcome through the operation effect (see FIG. 13 (b-1)) as described later. If the combined symbol 40 is not constructed (see FIG. 13 (a-2)), the unit effect is set to end in failure (see FIG. 13 (b-2)). That is, it can be said that the construction of the combined symbol 40 is an advantageous event for the player. It should be noted that any mode of effect may be used when the combined symbol 40 is not constructed. Since it is a condition for the combined symbol 40 to be constructed that the specific decorative symbol 81 stops or pseudo-stops at a predetermined position and the movable member 50 stops at an effect position, at least one of both events It may be set as an aspect of the effect when the combined symbol 40 is not constructed.

When the combined symbol 40 is constructed, an operation effect is generated in which the player is urged to operate the operation means 60 (first operation means 601) (see FIG. 13 (b-1)). The operating means 60 has a decorative portion 61 which is a portion imitating at least a part of the movable member 50. The term "mimicking" as used herein means that one object is similar enough to be recognized by the player as imitating the other object. The operating means 60 in the present embodiment is a push button and has a decorative portion 61 that imitates the "emblem" represented by the movable member 50 (see FIGS. 1 and 13 (c)). As described above, the combined symbol 40 is formed by integrating the specific decorative symbol 81 and the movable member 50, and the flow from the combined symbol effect to the operation effect is the result of the construction of the combined symbol 40. It is easy to understand that the operation of the operating means 60 is promoted as if it corresponds to the movable member 50 of the combined symbol 40. According to the present embodiment, as a result of constructing the symbol having the "emblem", the flow shifts to the operation effect using the operation means 60 having the "emblem".

Since the configuration of the operation effect itself may be any, detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, as long as the operation of the operating means 60 having the decorative portion 61 is promoted, any specific mode of the operation effect may be used. In the present embodiment, an image 65 (operation image) showing the operation means 60, an image 66 (an image showing a meter or a number changing with time) showing an operation effective time, and an image 67 (“pressing”” showing an operation mode are used. An image containing the wording) is displayed (see FIG. 13 (b-1)).

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the above-mentioned matters relating to the combined pattern production have been improved, embodied, and deformed will be described. In addition, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are combined and applied.

〇 First specific example Although it has been explained that the combined symbol effect in the above embodiment occurs during the time effect (unit effect), it is not limited to the occurrence during such an effect. For example, it may be generated during a general notification effect. Further, although it has been explained that the combined symbol 40 in the above embodiment does not indicate the result of the hit / fail determination, it can also be used to show the result of the hit / fail determination.

Further, the specific decorative symbol 81 may be variablely displayed together with the decorative symbol 80 indicating the pass / fail determination result, as in the above embodiment, or only it may be variablely displayed independently. You may.

〇 Second specific example The combined symbol 40 in the above embodiment is an image displayed on the movable member 50 (located at the effect position) and the display device 91 (display area 911) located behind the movable member 50. Although it is composed of a combination of a specific decorative symbol 81, a display device for displaying the specific decorative symbol 81 may be provided in front of the movable member 50. Specifically, it is as follows.

It is assumed that the transmissive display device 92 is provided in front of the movable member 50 (see FIG. 14). The transmissive display device 92 is not a display device such as an illumination panel in which the types of images that can be displayed are finite, but a type of image that can be displayed such as a transmissive liquid crystal display device or a transmissive organic EL display device. Is an infinite display device. This is because it is difficult to display the specific decorative symbol 81 in a variable manner as described in the above embodiment unless a display device having an infinite number of types of images that can be displayed is used. The images displayed on the transmissive display device 92 and the transmissive display device 92 are shown by dotted lines. Further, a display device different from the transmissive display device 92 may be provided.

The specific decorative symbol 81 is displayed in the display area of the transparent display device 92 (hereinafter referred to as the transparent display area 921) (see FIG. 15A). The portion corresponding to the space portion 812 of the specific decorative pattern 81 is a colorless transparent or translucent (colored transparent) portion. When the movable member 50 is positioned at the effect position so as to overlap the space portion 812, the movable member 50 becomes visible through the space portion 812 (colorless transparent or translucent portion) (see FIG. 15 (b)). The portion of the specific decorative design 81 other than the space portion 812, that is, the main body portion 811 is regarded as a portion having inferior visibility (a portion having a low degree of transparency) of a member located behind the space portion 812. Specifically, the main body 811 is a translucent or opaque image. Preferably, in the specific decorative design 81, the space portion 812 is colorless and transparent, and the main body portion 811 is an opaque image. As a result, the difference between the space portion 812 and the main body portion 811 becomes clear.

Further, the portion of the transparent display area 921 other than the space portion 812 is regarded as an opaque portion (a portion where an opaque image is displayed), so that the portion overlaps with the space portion 812 (the portion of the “emblem” in the present embodiment). The parts other than the above are invisible (see FIG. 15 (b)). For example, the drive mechanism for operating the movable member 50 cannot be visually recognized. That is, since the extra portion cannot be visually recognized, the sense of unity of the combined symbol 40 to be constructed is enhanced.

In this way, the specific decorative symbol 81 is represented by the transmissive display device 92 provided in front of the movable member 50, and the movable member 50 is visually recognized through the space portion 812 (colorless transparent or translucent). , It is also possible to have a configuration in which the combined symbol 40 is constructed.

〇 Third specific example It is assumed that a plurality of types of movable members 50 and an operating means 60 corresponding to each of the plurality of types of movable members 50 are provided. For example, a first operating means 601 having a first movable member 501 and a second movable member 502 (see FIGS. 16 (a-1) and 16 (b-1)) and corresponding to the first movable member 501, and a second. It is assumed that a second operating means 602 (see FIG. 1) corresponding to the movable member 502 is provided. It is assumed that the first operating means 601 has a portion imitating at least a part of the first movable member 501, and the second operating means 602 has a portion imitating at least a part of the second movable member 502. .. It is assumed that the relationship between the first operating means 601 and the first movable member 501 is the relationship described in the above embodiment (relationship having an "emblem"). The second operating means 602 represents a "sword" (an operating means capable of operating the "sword" by pushing it downward), and the first movable member 501 represents a movable combination representing the "sword". Suppose it is a thing. That is, each movable member 50 and the corresponding operating means 60 have a relationship in which one has a "part imitating" the other, whereby the player can grasp the corresponding relationship between each movable member 50 and the operating means 60. It shall be. The movable member 50 may be capable of operating independently and independently, or one unit changes its shape into one of a plurality of types of movable member 50 (one unit is the first movable member). It may be 501 (emblem) or the second movable member 502 (sword)).

On the premise of such a configuration, only when the first combined symbol 401 is constructed as if the specific decorative symbol 81 and the first movable member 501 are integrated (see FIG. 16 (a-1)). It is also possible that the second combined symbol 402 is constructed as if the specific decorative symbol 81 and the second movable member 502 were integrated (see FIG. 16 (b-1)). That is, the type (aspect) of the combined symbol 40 to be constructed can be changed by changing the type (aspect) of the movable member 50 integrated with the specific decorative symbol 81. By doing so, the variation of the combined pattern production will be expanded. It is preferable that the aspect of the specific decorative symbol 81 is constant regardless of the type of the combined symbol 40. That is, which type of the combined symbol 40 may be determined by the type of the movable member 50 (depending on the type of the movable member 50). By doing so, the player pays attention to the type of the movable member 50 combined with the specific decorative symbol 81.

However, it is not denied that the type (aspect) of the specific decorative symbol 81 is set differently depending on the type of the combined symbol 40 (the type of the movable member 50 to be combined). In this case, the shape of the space portion 812 formed in the specific decorative symbol 81 may be different depending on the type of the movable member 50 to be combined. For example, as described in the above embodiment, the first specific decorative symbol 821 combined with the first movable member 501 is assumed to have a circular space portion 812 formed in the shape of the first movable member 501 (. See FIG. 17 (a)). The second specific decorative symbol 822 combined with the second movable member 502 is assumed to have a space portion 812 formed so as to follow at least a part of the outer shape of the "sword" represented by the second movable member 502 (FIG. FIG. 17 (b)). In this way, by assuming that the space portion 812 is formed so as to follow at least a part of the outer shape of the movable member 50 (the movable member 50 located at the effect position) to be combined, the various specific decorative symbols 81 can be formed. It becomes easy to understand which movable member 50 may be combined with.

When the first united symbol 401 is constructed (see FIG. 16 (a-1)), the first operation effect (see FIG. 16 (a-2)) in which the operation of the first operation means 601 is required is executed. Will be done. On the other hand, when the second united symbol 402 is constructed (see FIG. 16 (b-1)), the operation of the second operating means 602 is required for the second operation effect (see FIG. 16 (b-2)). Is executed. That is, there is a shift to an operation effect using the operation means 60 corresponding to the movable member 50 that constructs the united symbol 40. By doing so, it is possible to realize an easy-to-understand playability in which the type (aspect) of the combined symbol 40 to be constructed and the type (aspect) of the operation effect to be transferred are linked.

It is more likely that an event that is advantageous to the player will occur when one of the first operation effect and the second operation effect occurs than when the other occurs (for example, the hit / fail determination result of the target is a big hit). It is preferable to set it (high probability). That is, it is preferable that the probability that an event advantageous to the player will occur differs depending on the type of the operation means 60 used for the operation effect. In this way, the player pays attention to the type of the combined symbol 40 to be constructed (the type of the movable member 50 for constructing the combined symbol 40).

The number of types of the movable member 50 and the number of types of the operating means 60 corresponding to each movable member 50 may be three or more.

〇 Fourth specific example It is assumed that a plurality of types of modes are set as the specific decorative design 81. For example, it is assumed that the specific decorative symbol A831 (see FIG. 18 (a-1)) and the specific decorative symbol B832 (see FIG. 18 (b-1)) are set. When the combined symbol 40 (combined symbol A40a) using the specific decorative symbol A831 is constructed (see FIG. 18 (a-1)), the operation effect A is executed (see FIG. 18 (a-2)). When the combined symbol 40 (combined symbol B40b) using the decorative symbol B832 is constructed (see FIG. 18 (b-1)), the operation effect B is executed (see FIG. 18 (b-2)). do. It is assumed that the operation effect A and the operation effect B have different operation modes of the operation means 60 required for the player. For example, the operation effect A requires a "single operation" in which the operation means 60 is operated only once, and the operation effect B is a "continuous operation" in which the operation means 60 is continuously operated (the operation means 60 is a push button. In that case, so-called "continuous hitting") is required. That is, the operation mode of the operation means 60 required for the operation effect differs depending on the mode (type) of the specific decorative symbol 81 for constructing the united symbol 40.

It is preferable that the specific decorative symbol A831 and the specific decorative symbol B832 have a mode that suggests to the player what kind of operation mode is required when an operation effect occurs in the future. In the example shown in FIG. 18, the specific decorative symbol A831 has the character "blow" (see FIG. 18 (a-1)), and the specific decorative symbol B832 has the character "continuous hit" (see FIG. 18 (b-1)). By including, the operation effect A is required to be "single operation" (see FIG. 18 (a-2)), and the operation effect B is required to be "continuous operation" (see FIG. 18 (b-2)). I try to suggest in advance that it is a thing.

It is more probable that an event advantageous to the player will occur when one of the operation effect A and the operation effect B occurs than when the other occurs (for example, the probability that the hit / fail determination result of the target will be a big hit). Is high). That is, it is preferable that the probability that an event advantageous to the player will occur differs depending on the operation mode required for the operation effect. In this way, the player pays attention to the aspect of the specific decorative symbol 81.

The number of modes of the specific decorative symbol 81 and the number of operation modes of the operation means 60 required for the operation effect corresponding to each mode may be three or more. As an operation mode other than "single operation" or "continuous operation", it is a "maintenance operation" for maintaining the operated state of the operation means 60 (when the operation means 60 is a push button, it is a so-called "long press". ) Can be exemplified.

Further, by combining this example with the above-mentioned third specific example, it is possible to realize playability in which the operation means 60 used in the operation effect and the operation mode required in the operation effect can be variously changed. ..

〇 Fifth specific example As described in the above embodiment, when the combined symbol 40 is constructed (see FIG. 19 (a)), the operation effect is executed (see FIG. 19 (b)). , It is assumed that the movable member 50 is used in the operation effect. Specifically, the specific decorative symbol 81 will be erased when shifting to the operation effect, but the movable member 50 remains positioned at the effect position (in a state where the player can see it). , The operation effect is executed by using the movable member 50. Since the movable member 50 imitates at least a part (decorative portion 61) of the operating means 60, the movable member 50 located at the effect position is used as a representation of the operating means 60 (FIG. 19 (b)). reference). For example, by displaying a word such as "push" near the movable member 50, the player can grasp that the operating means 60 imitating the movable member 50 should be operated.

As described above, in the combined symbol effect, the combined symbol 40 is constructed by the movable member 50 and the specific decorative symbol 81. By allowing the movable member 50 to be used as it is for the operation effect, the effect is produced. The flow will be smooth.

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.

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

・ Means 1-1
It is an effect included in the notification effect for notifying the target pass / fail determination result, which is one of the hit / fail determination results, and is provided with an effect execution means for executing the time effect in which the time for executing the effect is set to a predetermined predetermined time. The time effect is a gaming machine comprising one or a plurality of unit effects in which the time required for the effect is not constant.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, since the time production in which the execution time of the production is constant (the specified time) includes one or more unit productions in which the time required for the production is not constant, each unit production is "one variation". It will be an interesting production that looks as if it is.

・ Means 1-2
The gaming machine according to means 1-2, wherein in the time effect, a time image that is counted down or counted up with the passage of time is displayed on the display device.
By doing so, the time production becomes easy to understand.

・ Means 1-3
In the time effect, when the countdown or countup of the time image is stopped immediately before the end time, the target hit / fail determination result is missed, and when the time image reaches the end time, the target The gaming machine according to means 1-2, wherein the hit / fail determination result is a hit.
By doing so, the time production becomes an easy-to-understand production with the goal of reaching the end time of the time image.

・ Means 1-4
The time effect is described in means 1-2 or means 1-3, wherein the target hit / fail determination result is a hit when the countdown or countup of the time image is stopped at a specific time point. Game machine.
By doing so, it is possible to create an effect that keeps an eye on the time image.

・ Means 1-5
The gaming machine according to means 1-4, wherein the specific time point is a time point in which the value indicated by the time image is composed only of the same numbers.
By doing so, when the time image is stopped at a specific point in time, a state in which the same numbers are aligned is shown. Therefore, it is a preferable event for the player to stop the time image at a specific point in time. It will be easier to understand.

・ Means 1-6
A success ending and a failure ending are set as the ending of the unit production, and in the time production, when a certain unit production constituting the time production has a success ending, the target hit / fail determination result is a hit. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to means 1-5, wherein the next unit effect is executed when the unit effect ends in failure.
・ Means 1-7
The unit effect is an effect from the start of fluctuation of a plurality of types of decorative symbols indicating the result of winning / failing until the variation is stopped or pseudo-stopped and a combination of the decorative symbols is shown, and the result is the success. The gaming machine according to means 1-6, wherein the combination of the decorative symbols is a winning mode, and in the case of a failure result, the combination of the decorative symbols is a missing mode.
By doing so, it is possible to give the player the impression that a plurality of lottery has been received (one unit production informs one success or failure).

・ Means 1-8
The time effect is characterized in that, when a certain unit effect constituting the time effect is a successful outcome, the special effect is executed until the specified time is reached, from means 1-1 to means 1-. The gaming machine according to any one of 7.
By doing so, it becomes possible to make the time required for time production constant. That is, even if the hit is confirmed at a relatively early timing (a situation where there is a lot of remaining time), the remaining time is absorbed by the special effect, so that the time required for the time effect is constant.

・ Means 2-1
It is an effect included in the notification effect for notifying the target pass / fail determination result, which is one hit / fail determination result, and the time effect in which the time for executing the effect is set to a predetermined predetermined time and the time effect are started. When it is notified that the target hit / fail determination result is a hit before the elapsed time from the time reaches the specified time, it is executed in the remaining time until the specified time is reached as a part of the time effect. It is provided with an additional effect that may lead to an additional effect that may lead to an event that is advantageous to the player, and an effect execution means for executing the effect. The longer the remaining time, the more the additional effect. A gaming machine characterized by the fact that the number of times the production is generated tends to increase.
If the remaining time of the time production is long, the player may be frustrated. As mentioned above, the longer the remaining time, the more the number of additional effects will occur, so that the remaining time can be increased. It is possible to make it hard to feel. That is, the decrease in the taste (irritability) of the game due to the player feeling that the remaining time is long is suppressed.

・ Means 2-2
The gaming machine according to means 2-1 characterized in that the additional effect is generated at regular intervals.
By doing so, it becomes easy to understand the playability realized by the additional effect.

・ Means 2-3
In the time effect, a time image that counts down or counts up with the passage of time is displayed on the display device, and the additional effect is advantageous to the player when the countdown or countup of the time image stops at a specified value. The gaming machine according to means 2-1 or means 2-2, wherein an event occurs.
Since the additional effect is executed by using the remaining time, if the presence or absence of the occurrence of an advantageous event is shown by using the time image, the additional effect is changed from the time effect (the situation where the additional effect occurs). It becomes easier to understand the flow of the production leading up to.

・ Means 2-4
The gaming machine according to means 2-3, wherein the specified value is composed of only the same numbers.
By doing so, it becomes easy to understand the result that an event advantageous to the player occurs.

・ Means 2-5
Multiple types of hits with different profits obtained by the player are set, and among the multiple types of hits, one or two or more types of special hits in which the profit obtained by the player is large is won. The gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to means 2-4, which is characterized by the additional effect.
In this way, the additional effect can be used as an effect of notifying that the player has won a more favorable hit.

・ Means 3-1
A display device in which a specific decorative symbol is displayed in a display area, a movable member capable of being located at an effect position where at least a part thereof overlaps with the display area, and the specific decorative symbol to be variablely displayed are stopped or pseudo-stopped. At that time, by providing the movable member at the effect position, there is provided with an effect execution means for executing the united symbol effect in which the united symbol such that the specific decorative symbol and the movable member are integrated is constructed. A gaming machine featuring.
The game machine can perform an interesting effect that a combined pattern is constructed as if an intangible pattern and a movable member are integrated.

・ Means 3-2
The gaming machine according to means 3-1 characterized in that the specific decorative symbol is formed with a space portion in which at least a part of the movable member overlaps when the combined symbol is constructed.
By doing so, the movable member enters the space portion, and it looks as if the specific decorative pattern and the movable member are integrated.

・ Means 3-3
An operation means that can be operated by a player is provided, and the operation means has a portion that imitates at least a part of the movable member, and when the combined symbol is constructed, an operation that prompts the operation of the operation means. The gaming machine according to means 3-1 or means 3-2, which is characterized by shifting to a production.
By doing so, since the movable member of the united pattern and the operating means used for the operation effect are in a "mimicking" relationship, the construction of the united pattern is associated with the operation effect that occurs thereafter. Therefore, the flow of production becomes easy to understand.

・ Means 3-4
The movable member includes a first movable member and a second movable member, the operating means includes a first operating means and a second operating means, and the first operating means is at least a part of the first movable member. The second operating means has a portion that imitates at least a part of the second movable member, and the specific decorative symbol and the first movable member are integrated as if they were integrated. When the one united symbol is constructed, the first operation effect that requires the operation of the first operating means is executed, and the second united as if the specific decorative symbol and the second movable member are integrated. The gaming machine according to means 3-3, wherein when a symbol is constructed, a second operation effect that requires the operation of the second operation means is executed.
By doing so, when the combined symbol is constructed, the operation effect using the operating means corresponding to the type of the movable member for constructing the combined symbol is executed, so that the player can perform the operation effect. Will pay attention to the types of movable members that make up the combined pattern.

・ Means 3-5
A plurality of types of modes are set as the mode of the specific decorative symbol, and the operation mode of the operation means required in the operation effect is different depending on the mode of the specific decorative symbol for constructing the combined symbol. The gaming machine according to means 3-3 or means 3-4.
By doing so, the player pays attention to the aspect of the specific decorative pattern.

1 Pachinko machine 10-hour image 40 Combined design 50 Movable member 80 Decorative design 81 Specified decorative design (811 main body 812 space)
91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (1)

It is an effect included in the notification effect for notifying the target pass / fail determination result, which is one of the hit / fail determination results, and is provided with an effect execution means for executing the effect for which the time for executing the effect is set to a predetermined predetermined time.
The time production is
If one or more unit productions that lead to success or failure and the time required for the production is not constant, and a certain unit production that constitutes the time production has a success result, the above-mentioned target pass / fail judgment is made. The result is a hit, and if one unit effect ends in failure, the next unit effect is executed, and
A time image that is counted down or counted up with the passage of time is displayed on the display device, and even if none of the unit effects executed in the time effect leads to the success result, the said A gaming machine characterized in that when the time image reaches the end time without stopping immediately before the end time, the target hit / fail determination result is a hit.

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