JP7153401B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

A gaming machine is known in which a so-called degree of reliability is suggested by the color of the reach title (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2020-195525 A

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing an interesting presentation using character images.

A game machine according to the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is a display device having a display area, and a decorative pattern displayed in the display area starts to change, and then stops in a mode indicating the result of the winning or losing lottery. and an effect execution means for executing a specific effect as a component of the effect during fluctuation up to, wherein the specific effect is a character image including two or more constituent characters displayed in the display area, It is characterized in that whether or not constituent characters change character by character is indicated, and the final aspect of the character image indicates the probability that the specific performance will lead to an advantageous ending advantageous to the player.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is capable of executing interesting effects using character images.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is the figure which showed the decoration design and the reserved design which were displayed on the display area. It is a figure for demonstrating a game state (transition of a game state). It is a figure for demonstrating activation production|presentation. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the activation effect (a continuation of FIG. 4 (in the case of activation at normal timing)); FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the activation effect (a continuation of FIG. 4 (in the case of activation at special timing)); FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-1; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-3; It is a figure for demonstrating pseudo-continuous production (number of times image). FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining continuous suggestive images; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-1; FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-2; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-3; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-4; FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining types of stages (staging styles); FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a special stage change; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram (reference diagram) for explaining an example of a conventional stage change; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-3; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-4; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-5; It is a figure for demonstrating the inside display mode of a target decorative design, the outside display mode, and the covering display mode. It is a figure for demonstrating specific design control. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-3; FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-4; It is a figure for demonstrating specific production|presentation. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining character effects; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-1; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-2; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-4; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-5; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-6; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an image displacement effect (a battle effect including an image displacement effect); FIG. 34 is a diagram (continuation of FIG. 33) for explaining the image displacement effect (battle effect including the image displacement effect); FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 6-1; FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 1) for explaining specific example 6-2; FIG. 22 is a diagram (part 2) for explaining specific example 6-2; FIG. 21 is a diagram (part 1) for explaining specific example 6-3; FIG. 22 is a diagram (part 2) for explaining specific example 6-3; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining specific example 6-4;

1) Basic Configuration of Game Machine Hereinafter, an embodiment of a game machine 1 (pachinko game machine) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. Note that various images in the following description include moving images as well as still images, unless otherwise specified.

The game machine 1 is equipped with a game board 90 . The game board 90 is made of a substantially square plywood board, and a guide rail 903 forming a passage for guiding a game ball fired by operating a shooting device 908 (shooting handle) to the game area 902 has a substantially arc shape. is provided as follows.

The game area 902 is provided with a display device 91, a starting area 904, a big winning area 906, an out port, and the like. A display area 911 of the display device 91 is a portion visible through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90 . In addition, in the game area 902, a plurality of game nails are provided as obstacles that change the flowing state of the game balls when the falling game balls collide with each other. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes in various modes according to the conditions when it collides with the game nail.

In such a game machine 1 , game balls are shot toward the game area 902 by operating the shooting device 908 . When a game ball flowing down the game area 902 wins a winning area such as the starting area 904 or the big winning area 906, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by the payout device.

Descriptions of components of the gaming machine 1 that are not related to the present invention, such as the frame of the gaming machine 1 and the lower and upper trays for storing game balls, will be omitted. For these, those having the same structure as known gaming machines can be applied.

The jackpot lottery is executed when a game ball enters the starting area 904 by winning lottery means provided on a control board (not shown). In this embodiment, as the starting area 904, a first starting area 904a (so-called "Special Figure 1" starting area) and a second starting area 904b (so-called "Special Figure 2" starting area) are provided. A numerical value (win/fail lottery information) is acquired from the random number source with the winning of the game ball to the start area 904 as a trigger, and if the numerical value is the same as the predetermined jackpot numerical value, it is a big hit, and if it is different, it is lost. becomes. In the present embodiment, the notification of the winning lottery results is started in the order in which the numerical values are acquired (the effect during variation, which will be described later), is started, but the winning lottery results have not yet been notified. If the information exists, the newly obtained win/fail lottery information is stored as pending information (strictly speaking, pre-variation pending information described later) in storage means provided on a control board (not shown).

In the present embodiment, as the reserved design 10, the effect during the fluctuation that informs the result of the lottery (from the start of the variation of the decorative pattern 80 (decorative pattern group 80g) to the combination that indicates the result of the lottery until it stops completely, so-called Refers to the production during one fluctuation.Hereinafter, it may be simply referred to as "fluctuation" or "rotation") has started, but the notification of the lottery result has not been completed. information) corresponding to the variable pending pattern 11 (symbol indicating the existence of the so-called "variable pending"), and the winning/failing lottery information (hereinafter referred to as Pre-variation pending pattern 12 corresponding to pre-variation pending information is displayed (see FIG. 2). In addition, the order (so-called reservation "digestion order") of completion of the notification of the success or failure lottery result corresponding to the pre-variation reserved design 12 is closer to the pending design 11 during fluctuation, the earlier it is.

An upper limit is set for the maximum number of pre-variation pending information to be stored. In this embodiment, the maximum number of storage of the first pre-variation hold information (special figure 1 hold) obtained by winning the first start area 904a is four, by winning the second start area 904b The maximum number of memories of the obtained second pre-change pending information (special figure 2 pending) is four. Therefore, with regard to the reserved design 10 corresponding to one of the special figures 1 and 2, there are cases where one fluctuation reserved design 11 and up to four pre-variation reserved designs 12 are displayed (see FIG. 2). . Pre-fluctuation reserved pattern 12 is the first pre-fluctuation reserved information (special figure 1 reserved) if the game ball should be shot aiming at the first start region 904a (normal game state described later) is pre-fluctuation reserved pattern 12 , and if the state (special game state described later) to shoot the game ball aiming at the second start region 904b, the second pre-variation pending information (special figure 2 pending) is displayed as the pre-variable pending symbol 12 is set to Regardless of the gaming state, pre-variation reserved symbols 12 corresponding to both the first pre-variation suspended information and the second pre-variation suspended information stored in the storage means are displayed (up to eight pre-variation suspended symbols 12 is displayed).

In this embodiment, the player is notified of the winning or losing lottery result by combining the decorative symbols 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91, as in the known game machine. Specifically, the decorative pattern group 80g (left decorative pattern group 80gL, middle decorative pattern group 80gC, right decorative pattern group 80gR) including a plurality of kinds of decorative patterns 80 starts to change, and finally each decorative pattern group 80g. One decorative pattern 80 is selected from and stopped. When the jackpot is won, the combination of the decorative patterns 80 selected from each decorative pattern group 80g and stopped becomes a predetermined combination (for example, three sets of the same decorative patterns 80). In the case of losing, it becomes a combination other than that (other than the combination that becomes a jackpot).

In the vicinity of the outer edge of the display area 911, an image showing various information (so-called "small pattern" or the like) may be displayed so as not to be conspicuous (illustration of the image is omitted in each figure). The player can enjoy the game without being conscious of this type of image. That is, basically, it is possible to grasp the lottery result by looking at the decorative design 80 . When the lottery results result in a big win, a big win game in which the big winning area 906 is opened is executed (a "privilege" of the big win game is given to the player).

2) Game state, etc. A game state in which a player plays with the aim of winning a jackpot is roughly divided into a normal game state and a special game state (see FIG. 3(a)). The special game state is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. The normal gaming state is a low probability 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 game balls to enter the starting area 904 . As the special game state, a first special game state and a second special game state are set. The first special game state is a high probability state (probability fluctuation state) in which the probability of winning a jackpot is high, and a high base state (high probability/time saving) in which game balls easily enter the starting area 904 . The second special game state is a low probability state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and a high base state (low probability/with short working hours) in which game balls are likely to enter the starting area 904 .

In the normal game state, the player shoots the game ball aiming at the first starting area 904a (the so-called starting area of special figure 1). In this embodiment, so-called "left-handed" is performed. Since the first winning lottery information is acquired by the game ball entering the first start area 904a, the normal game state is a winning lottery based on the first winning lottery information (so-called special figure 1 lottery; hereinafter the first winning lottery It is a gaming state in which a game is played with the aim of winning a jackpot. On the other hand, the special game state shoots the game ball aiming at the second starting area 904b (the so-called starting area of special figure 2). In the present embodiment, so-called "right-handed hitting" is performed. Since the second winning lottery information is acquired by the game ball entering the second start area 904b, the special game state is a winning lottery based on the second winning lottery information (so-called special figure 2 lottery; hereinafter the second winning lottery It is a gaming state in which a game is played with the aim of winning a jackpot. The special game state is a state in which it is easy to win the open lottery of the second start area 904b triggered by the entry of the game ball into the normal start area 905, so the game ball can be relatively easily placed in the second start area 904b. enter in. It should be noted that the setting relating to the transition of the game state may be of any kind, and the description thereof will be omitted. Also, the setting of the game state as described above is merely an example.

The gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is a so-called "variable V probability type" "ST machine". As jackpots, normal jackpots and special jackpots are set. After winning the normal jackpot, the state shifts to the second special game state (low probability/time saving) after the jackpot game ends. The second special game state continues for a predetermined number of times until the result of the winning lottery is lost (in the following explanation, the period from the start of a certain game state to the end of the game state without winning a jackpot). The number of misses is sometimes referred to as the "continuation number"). The number of continuations of the second special game state in the present embodiment (so-called time saving number of times) is 100 times. After winning the special jackpot, the state shifts to the first special game state (high probability/time saving) after the jackpot game ends. The number of continuations of the first special game state (so-called number of STs) in this embodiment is 150 times.

50% of the jackpots (jackpot distribution) won in the first winning lottery (special drawing 1 lottery) are the normal jackpots and 50% are the special jackpots (the so-called probability variation ratio is 50%). The jackpot (jackpot distribution) won in the second lottery (special drawing 2) is a 100% special jackpot (so-called probability variation ratio is 100%) (see FIG. 3(b)). When a special jackpot is won, the so-called V region (not shown) is opened in the jackpot game (if the game ball is shot aiming at the V region, the game ball is almost certainly opened for a time to enter. ), on condition that the game ball enters the V area, the game state after the jackpot game ends becomes a special game state. On the other hand, when a normal jackpot is won, the V area is not opened, or it is opened to the extent that it is practically impossible for game balls to enter, so it is impossible for game balls to enter the V area. Instead, the game state after the jackpot game ends becomes the normal game state.

In this embodiment, the jackpot probability in the low probability state (normal game state, second special game state) of the lottery probability is about 1/319, and the jackpot probability in the high probability state (first special game state) is It is about 1/100. It should be noted that the specific value of the jackpot probability can be changed as appropriate.

The jackpot game executed when the result of the lottery is a jackpot is a round game (unit game) in which the normally closed jackpot area 906 is opened until a predetermined closing condition is established, repeating one or more times. is. The closing condition is that a predetermined time elapses after the big winning area 906 is opened (time condition), and that a predetermined number of game balls win after the big winning area 906 is opened (winning condition). occurs (when one of the time condition and winning condition is met). However, if the game ball is continuously shot aiming at the big winning area 906 (in this embodiment, if the game ball is hit to the right), before the predetermined time elapses (before the time is up), a predetermined number of game balls is set to win in the big prize area 906 . In other words, if the player plays the game as instructed, the winning condition is met before the time condition, and the closing condition is met. The predetermined number is called "count (number)" or the like, and in this embodiment, count=10. Also, the number of prize balls paid out when one game ball enters the big prize area 906 is set to 15. Therefore, if game balls are continuously shot aiming at the big winning area 906, at least 10×15=150 winning balls can be obtained in one unit game (a so-called over winning has occurred). more in some cases). As a matter of course, the larger the number of rounds of the jackpot game, the larger the number of prize balls that can be obtained, which is advantageous for the player.

It was explained that 50% of the jackpots won in the first winning lottery (special drawing 1 lottery) are normal jackpots and 50% are special jackpots, but both are 5 round (R) jackpots ( All so-called first hits are 5 rounds). That is, 50% is the 5 round regular jackpot and the remaining 50% is the 5 round special jackpot. In addition, it was explained that the jackpot (jackpot distribution) won in the second lottery (special drawing 2) is 100% special jackpot, but 50% is 5 round special jackpot, and the remaining 50% is 10 Round special jackpot.

It should be noted that the game characteristics (specs) as described above are merely examples. Instead of "V probability variation type", the probability variation ratio of the first success or failure lottery and the second success or failure lottery may be the same. Also, instead of using the "ST" machine, it may be a so-called "probability variable loop machine". Also, it may be a gaming machine having so-called "two types" functions ("one type two types mixing machine", etc.). The gameplay can be changed as appropriate, except as otherwise specified in the following description.

3) Activation effect The gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment can execute an activation effect (see FIGS. 4 to 6). The activation effect will be described in detail below. The activation effect is generated on condition that the opportunity image 20 is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 4B). In other words, if the opportunity image 20 is not displayed, the activation effect will not occur. Any specific aspect of the opportunity image 20 may be used. It is preferable to have a mode in which the player feels that something good will happen in the future. In this embodiment, the opportunity image 20 as if representing a "weapon" is used.

In this embodiment, the good opportunity image 20 is displayed during the changing effect in the first special game state (the good opportunity image 20 may be displayed during the changing effect in the normal game state or the second special game state. ). The activation effect is shown as if an event advantageous to the player has occurred by using the opportunity image 20 (weapon) (the opportunity image 20 is consumed). The opportunity image 20 is erased (on the assumption that the "weapon" has been used) when the activation effect occurs (occurrence of an advantageous event). In the following description, the use of the displayed opportunity image 20, that is, the occurrence of the activation effect may be simply referred to as "activation". After the opportunity image 20 is displayed, the player cannot know in advance at what specific timing it will be activated. Therefore, after the opportunity image 20 is displayed, the player enjoys the game while estimating the activation timing.

The activation timing of the opportunity image 20 is roughly divided into normal timing (see FIG. 5) and special timing (see FIG. 6). When the opportunity image 20 is newly displayed, the activation timing is normal timing in more than 95% of the cases. In other words, it can be said that the normal pattern of activation timing is the "default" (basic) presentation mode.

The normal timing (see FIG. 5) is to be activated during the effect during variation. An advantageous event associated with the activation effect that occurred during the effect during fluctuation is related to the acquisition of a jackpot. Since the first special game state is a state in which a game is played with the aim of winning the next big win, an advantageous event related to the winning of the big win occurs. In particular, the first special game state in the present embodiment is a so-called ST state that becomes a consecutive game by winning the next jackpot before losing a predetermined number of times (150 times) in succession, so the first special game Winning the jackpot before the end of the state is a major goal of the player. An event that seems to "help" the winning of the jackpot occurs along with the activation effect.

In this embodiment, the probability that the winning lottery result (target winning lottery result) corresponding to the variable production (target variable production) in which the activation production occurs will be a big hit (so-called (jackpot) reliability) is increased. An event occurs along with the activation effect. Any specific embodiment may be used. In this embodiment, in the first special game state, an ally character (represented by the character "taste" in the drawing) and an enemy character (represented by the character "enemy" in the drawing) are characters on the player side. ) may occur, and if you win the battle (including so-called resurrection (reversal)), you will get a big hit, and it will be activated during the battle production. An effect may occur (see FIG. 5(b)). When the activation effect occurs during the battle effect, the probability of reaching a victory ending (see FIG. 5(c)) in which the ally character wins is higher than when the activation effect does not occur (that is, the reliability of the big win increases. increase). However, although not shown, in the present embodiment, even if the activation effect is generated, there is a possibility that the ally side character will be defeated (the result of the target lottery will be lost). It should be noted that, unlike the present embodiment, when the activation effect occurs, it may be set to determine that the result of the target lottery will be a big win. Further, as the content of the activation effect (advantageous event), a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of types of content with different degrees of reliability for big hits are set.

The special timing (see FIG. 6) is activated during the jackpot game. When the result of the winning lottery is a big hit without the activation effect occurring during the changing effect (see FIG. 6(b)), the big win game is started. The opportunity image 20 continues to be displayed as it is (“carrying over” of the opportunity image 20 occurs. Although it is permissible for the opportunity image 20 to be temporarily not displayed, at least during the unit game in which the activation effect can occur) is displayed) (see FIG. 6(c)). Then, the good opportunity image 20 is activated in the jackpot game (hereinafter, the jackpot game in which the activation effect occurs may be referred to as the target jackpot game), and an event advantageous to the player occurs (Fig. 6(d)). In this embodiment, when the target jackpot game is started in a state in which the good opportunity image 20 is “carried over”, the good chance image 20 is always activated in the target jackpot game. In other words, when the good opportunity image 20 is displayed, if it is not activated at normal timing (effect during variation), it is activated at special timing (target jackpot game).

Advantageous events associated with the activation performance occurring during the jackpot game are related to the jackpot game. In this embodiment, "round extension" occurs as an advantageous event. Specifically, the target jackpot game in which the activation effect is generated is limited to the 10-round jackpot (10-round special jackpot). However, when the target jackpot game is started, the jackpot game appears to be a 5-round jackpot (5-round special jackpot). In this embodiment, the 10-round special jackpot is named "MAX Bonus" and the 5-round special jackpot is named "Big Bonus". It is displayed so that the player can see it as if it is a 5-round special jackpot (see FIG. 6(c)). Then, the activation effect occurred before the 5th round unit game (5th unit game) ended, and the jackpot currently being executed was actually a 10 round special jackpot, that is, "extension of round ” is announced (“extension of round” occurs as an advantageous event) (see FIG. 6(d)). As described above, when the opportunity image 20 is displayed, if it is not activated at normal timing (effect during fluctuation), it will be activated at special timing (target jackpot game), so the opportunity image 20 is displayed. If a jackpot is won without activating it, it can be said that the jackpot will be a 10-round jackpot (MAX round jackpot).

To summarize the above points (activation at special timing), before the activation effect occurred, the jackpot game that was shown as if it included X unit games (X round jackpot) was actually includes Y (X<Y) unit games (Y round jackpot) is notified with the activation effect.

In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to display the opportunity image 20 after performing so-called prefetching (display of the opportunity image 20 can be said to be a kind of so-called prefetching effect). As described above, the activation effect (advantageous event) occurs during the target change during the effect or during the target jackpot game. A favorable opportunity image 20 is displayed in a situation displayed as a pre-variation reserved pattern 12 (illustrated as a target reserved T) (see FIG. 4(a)). In other words, a new "weapon is obtained, the opportunity image 20 is displayed. It should be noted that it is not possible for the player to grasp that the object is pending (although there is a possibility that the reliability is suggested by the aspect of the pending symbol 10, this aspect indicates that the object is pending). not notifications). In addition, in the state displayed as the opportunity image 20, whether it is activated in the battle performance (activated during the target change performance) or during the big win game (activated during the target big win game). cannot be determined by the player. If it is normal timing, the activation effect occurs during the effect during fluctuation in the state where the target hold T is displayed as the pending pattern 11 during fluctuation (see FIG. 4 (c) and FIG. 5), and if it is special timing, The winning lottery result corresponding to the target holding T becomes a big win, and the activation effect is generated during the big win game (see FIG. 4(c) and FIG. 6).

In this way, the activation effect is basically generated during the effect during fluctuation (normal timing, which is the “default”), so when the opportunity image 20 is displayed, the player can It is conceivable to play the game while assuming whether it will be activated in the performance. However, in the present embodiment, it may not be activated during the effect during fluctuation ("carrying over" of the good opportunity image 20 occurs), and may be activated during the jackpot game (activated at special timing). It is possible to realize an interesting game property in which an unexpected activation can occur. From another point of view, even though the good opportunity image 20 has been acquired, if it is not used during the variable effect and a big win occurs (because it is not activated during the big win game as in the present embodiment) However, in the present embodiment, the opportunity image 20 is activated during the jackpot game, so that such fear can be reduced. It can be said.

In particular, in this embodiment, if it is activated at normal timing, the probability that the target lottery result will be a big win (compared to the case that it is not activated) is increased, but the target lottery result may be lost. There is something. In other words, although activation at normal timing is an advantageous phenomenon of increased reliability, there is a possibility that the player cannot obtain a substantial profit (jackpot). On the other hand, activating at special timing confirms the enjoyment of a clear benefit of "round extension" (10 rounds of jackpot). Therefore, if the player knows that there is a possibility that it will be activated not only during the effect during fluctuation, but also during the jackpot game, when the opportunity image 20 is displayed, it will be activated during the effect during fluctuation as much as possible. Thus, the game property that the player wishes to win a big win without having to play the game is realized.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the activation effect are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are combined and applied.

○ Specific example 1-1
The configuration may be such that two or more opportunity images 20 are displayed (see FIG. 7A). It should be noted that, instead of actually displaying two or more opportunity images 20, a character such as "x2" is attached to the opportunity image 20 to express that two or more opportunity images 20 are being displayed. You may When two or more opportunity images 20 are displayed in this manner, the activation effects are generated for the number of opportunity images 20 that are displayed. Therefore, when not all the activation effects based on the two or more displayed good opportunity images 20 occur, the activation effects based on the remaining good opportunity images 20 occur during the jackpot game.

For example, two opportunity images 20 are displayed (see FIG. 7(a)), and only one activation effect occurs during the changing effect (only one opportunity image 20 is consumed) (FIG. 7 (See (b)) When a big win is achieved (see FIG. 7(c)), an activation effect based on the remaining one opportunity image 20 is generated during the big win game (see FIG. 7(e)). In this manner, when two or more good opportunity images 20 are displayed, the player pays attention to whether or not the activation effects based on all the good opportunity images 20 are generated during the changing effect. .

○ Specific example 1-2
In the above embodiment, it was explained that the advantageous event (notification of) associated with the activation effect that occurs during the jackpot game is "round extension", but alternatively or in addition, other events are advantageous events may be generated as For example, after the game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to have the possibility of shifting to either the normal game state (low probability state) or the first special game state (high probability state), after the jackpot game ends Assuming that the fact that it is a jackpot that shifts to the normal game state (normal jackpot) and that it is a jackpot that shifts to the first special game state (special jackpot) (elevation to a so-called variable jackpot) occurs as an advantageous event. good too. In addition, if the reservation information acquired at the end of the jackpot game includes information that the result of the winning lottery will be a jackpot, and a so-called reservation reservation occurs, the reservation reservation may occur. may occur as an advantageous event. It should be noted that the said reserve inner ream actually occurs after the end of the jackpot game (it does not occur during the jackpot game), but the notification of the event that occurs after the end of such a jackpot game is also made during the jackpot game. It may be set as an "advantageous event" that occurs in

As described in the above specific example 1-1, if the setting is such that two or more opportunity images 20 can be displayed, there is a possibility that two or more opportunity images 20 are “carried over” to the jackpot game. Although it is possible to have a certain configuration, if a plurality of types of events are set as advantageous events that occur during the jackpot game as in this example, two or more chance images 20 are carried over to the jackpot game. , activation of each of the two or more opportunity images 20 may cause different events to occur. For example, when two good opportunity images 20 are carried over to the jackpot game (see FIG. 8(a)), one of the good opportunity images 20 is activated and "round extension" is notified (see FIG. 8(b)). ), another good opportunity image 20 is activated to notify "reservation inside Renso" (see FIG. 8(c); for example, by executing an effect indicating that "V" (jackpot) is stocked notifying of a reserved residence).

○ Specific example 1-3
It is assumed that a plurality of modes different from each other are set as the opportunity image 20, and the activation timing (regular timing or special timing) is suggested by the modes. For example, a first favorable opportunity image 21 (see FIG. 9(a)) and a second favorable opportunity image 22 (see FIG. 9(b)) in a different form can be displayed, and the first favorable opportunity image 21 is displayed. When the second favorable opportunity image 22 is displayed, the probability that the activation effect does not occur during the fluctuation effect and the activation effect occurs during the jackpot game is higher than when the second favorable opportunity image 22 is displayed (not normal timing but special timing). is likely to be applied). However, any of the opportunity images 20 (both the first opportunity image 21 and the second opportunity image 22) may be activated at normal timing or may be activated at special timing (either It is preferable that the timing is not determined to be activated). All of the good opportunity images 20 are basically activated during the effect during fluctuation, and by making it possible to "carry over" during the big win game, the taste of the game is ensured ( This is because the real thrill is the occurrence of “carryover” to the jackpot game). By doing so, the player (who knows that the activation timing may be set to special timing instead of normal timing) realizes a playability that will make the player pay attention to the mode of the opportunity image 20 as well. be done.

As described in the above specific example 1-1, if the setting is such that two or more opportunity images 20 are displayed, then some of the two or more displayed opportunity images 20 are the first It is possible to adopt a configuration in which it is the opportunity image 21 and the other part becomes the second opportunity image 22 . For example, two opportunity images 20 may be displayed, one being the first opportunity image 21 and the other being the second opportunity image 22 (see FIG. 9C).

○ Specific example 1-4
Even if the activation performance does not occur during the variable performance and the opportunity image 20 is carried over to the jackpot game, and the activation performance occurs during the jackpot game, there is a possibility that a substantial profit cannot be received. shall be For example, as in the above embodiment, when the configuration is such that "round extension" may occur with the activation effect during the jackpot game, the case where the activation effect occurs is compared to the case where it does not occur. Although there is a high probability that the round will be extended as a result, it is not necessarily the case that the round will be extended. In short, carrying over of the good opportunity image 20 to the jackpot game is set only to suggest that the probability of occurrence of round extension increases (it does not mean that occurrence of round extension is confirmed). It should be noted that, even with the configuration as in this example, it can be considered that "increasing the probability that the round will be extended" is an event that is advantageous to the player accompanying the activation effect.

4) Continuous Suggestion Image The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is capable of executing a continuous effect, and the continuous suggestion image 30 may be displayed in the display area 911 as an indication of the occurrence of the continuous effect. be. In the present embodiment, the continuous suggestive image 30 is displayed (the continuous suggestive image 30 suggests the occurrence of the continuous effect) during the variable effect in the normal game state, but in the special game state. A configuration may be adopted in which the continuous suggestive image 30 may be displayed during the change effect.

A continuous effect (an example of which is shown in FIG. 10) includes two or more unit effects that occur continuously. In the present embodiment, the continuous effect to be suggested by the continuous suggestive images 30 is a pseudo-continuous effect. Since the pseudo-continuous effect itself is well known, it will be briefly described. It is a state where it is not completely stopped, such as it is slightly shaking even though it seems to be there (see FIGS. 10(b) and 10(d)), and it starts to fluctuate again (FIGS. 10(c) and 10(e)). See) refers to a production that repeats one or more times. It should be noted that the pseudo-stopped state is not a state in which a combination indicating the final win-fail lottery result is constructed. The combination indicating the result of the lottery is a state in which all the decorative patterns 80 are completely stopped. The predetermined combination (also referred to as “chance eye” or the like) is preferably set based on a predetermined rule, not a combination indicating a big win (three sets of the same decorative symbols 80). In this embodiment, the middle decorative pattern 80C selected from the middle decorative pattern group 80gC and pseudo-stopped is the "7" design, and the left decorative pattern 80L selected from the left decorative pattern group 80gL and pseudo-stopped, and the right decoration. A combination in which the right decorative symbol 80R selected from the symbol group 80gR and pseudo-stopped is a different symbol (in which "reach" is not established) (see FIGS. 10(b) and 10(d)).

Here, in the pseudo-continuous effect, after stopping at a predetermined combination, it is regarded as the start of a new unit effect to change again. for example,
"(1) Fluctuation state due to the start of the effect during fluctuation" (Fig. 10(a))
→ "(2) Re-fluctuation after simulated stop in a predetermined combination" (Fig. 10(b)(c))
→ "(3) Re-fluctuation after simulated stop in a predetermined combination" (Fig. 10 (d) (e))
If such a pseudo-continuous effect occurs, (1) to (2) is the first unit effect, (2) to (3) is the second unit effect, and (3) and after is the third time. It will be a unit performance of. In the technical field of the present application, (2) to (3) are generally referred to as "pseudo 2 fluctuations", and after (3) are generally referred to as "pseudo 3 fluctuations". Accreditation of the number of times is based on the numerical value of "○" of the "pseudo ○ fluctuation", and can be said to be an extremely natural authorization. Also, in the pseudo-continuous performance, it is sometimes expressed as "continuous number", and the continuous number is equal to the number of occurrences of the unit performance.

In the present embodiment, the greater the number of occurrences of the unit effects, the higher the reliability of the target winning lottery result (refers to the winning lottery result corresponding to the changing effect (target changing effect) in which the pseudo-continuous effect occurs). . In addition, the maximum number of occurrences of unit effects can be set as appropriate. In this embodiment, the maximum number of occurrences of unit effects is 4 (reaching pseudo 4 fluctuations). When the number of occurrences of the unit performance reaches four times, it is determined that the result of the target lottery will be a big win. In other words, it is extremely rare that the number of occurrences of the unit effect reaches 4, because it occurs only in a variation that results in a big win.

When the number of occurrences of the unit effect is 2 to 4, the number of times image 32 including the numerical value indicating the number of times is displayed in the display area 911 . In the present embodiment, when the number of occurrences = 2 (pseudo 2 fluctuations), the number of times image 32 (see Fig. 10(c)) including the characters "x2" is displayed as the number of occurrences = 3 (pseudo 3 fluctuations). In the state of , the number of times image 32 (see FIG. 10 (d)) including the characters "x 3", and in the state of the number of occurrences = 4 (pseudo 4 fluctuations), the number of times image 32 including the characters "x 4" (not shown) is displayed. Note that various methods of expressing numerical values are conceivable. Chinese numerals or Roman numerals may be used, or the number of predetermined images (icons) may be used. For example, if the number of times image 32 is expressed in Chinese numerals, the continuous suggestive image 30 is also expressed in Chinese numerals). Since the reliability of the target success/failure lottery result increases as the number of occurrences of the unit effects increases, it can be said that the larger the numerical value of the frequency image 32, the higher the reliability of the target success/failure lottery result. In addition, as described above, when the number of occurrences = 4 times, the big win is confirmed, so the number of times image 32 (“x 4” number of times image 32) may be intentionally not displayed (target success or failure lottery result In a state where there is a possibility that the number may be lost, the number of times image 32 ("x2" or "x3" may be displayed).

A continuous performance is realized only when two or more unit performances occur in succession. This is because the unit performance does not become "continuous" unless at least the second unit performance occurs. In terms of the above-mentioned pseudo-continuous effect, it cannot be said that the continuous effect occurs unless the pseudo-stop and re-fluctuation occurs at least once in a predetermined combination. However, in this embodiment, the state in which the player does not know whether or not the second unit effect is executed, that is, the state in which the player does not know whether or not the continuous effect is executed (hereinafter referred to as the reference state) For example, in the state of Fig. 10(a), it can be said that it is not clear whether or not the pseudo-continuous effect will occur thereafter), the continuous suggestive image 30 showing as if the number of occurrences of the unit effect is one. (see FIG. 11B) may be displayed in the display area 911 . In the present embodiment, a continuous suggestive image 30 including characters of "x1" (numerical value of "1") is displayed. In other words, as described above, the number image 32 includes characters such as "x2", "x3", and "x4". is displayed. As described above, since it cannot be said that the continuous performance has occurred unless at least two unit performances are executed, the standard state is a state in which the continuous performance does not always occur. Therefore, the continuous suggestive image 30 that can be displayed in the reference state only shows "as if" the number of occurrences of the unit effect is one (assuming that the continuous effect occurs in the future, the present is an image showing that the first unit effect is being executed.

Since the target continuous effect in the present embodiment is a pseudo-continuous effect, the reference state includes the state at the beginning (immediately after the start) of the effect during fluctuation (assuming that the pseudo-continuous effect occurs, the change (Because the first unit effect is from the start of the middle effect to the pseudo-stop with a predetermined combination). Therefore, the reference state is a state included in all of the effects during fluctuation (every fluctuation reference state is visited). However, the continuous suggestive image 30 (display of "x1") is not displayed in all the during-variation effects (all the reference states that come in every variation). This is because when the per-variation continuous suggestive image 30 is displayed, the suggestive action of the continuous suggestive image 30 is virtually lost. In the present embodiment, the case where the continuous suggestive images 30 are displayed in the standard state (see FIG. 11B) is better than the case where the continuous suggestive images 30 are not displayed in the standard state (FIG. 11A). See) is set so that the probability of pseudo-continuous production occurring is higher than. In other words, "x 1" may be displayed at the beginning of the start of the effect during fluctuation (may not be displayed), and the case where the display is made is better than the case where the display is not made. , there is a high probability that a pseudo-continuous effect will occur thereafter. However, even if the continuous suggestive image 30 is not displayed in the standard state of a certain variable effect (see FIGS. 10A and 11A), then pseudo-continuous effect (second unit effect) may occur.

Further, in the present embodiment, even if the continuous suggestive image 30 is displayed in the reference state of a certain effect during fluctuation (the state shown in FIG. It is not always the case that performance will occur. That is, the probability that the pseudo-continuous effect occurs when "x1" is displayed is not equal to 100%. However, it does not deny that the pseudo-continuous effect is always generated when the continuous suggestive image 30 is displayed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, as an image indicating that the probability of occurrence of a continuous effect has increased, it is determined whether the number of occurrences of the unit effect is one in a standard state in which it is not known whether the continuous effect will occur. A continuous suggestive image 30 shown as is sometimes displayed. Since it is generally known that the above-described number image 32 (image including characters such as "x2", "x3", and "x4") is displayed when a continuous effect occurs, A continuous suggestive image 30 (an image including the character "x1") following it is displayed to make it easy to understand the suggestion that the probability of occurrence of the continuous effect is increasing.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the items related to the continuous suggestive image 30 are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are combined and applied.

○ Specific example 2-1
In the above-described embodiment, the continuous effect suggested by the continuous suggestive image 30 is the pseudo-continuous effect, but other continuous effects may be suggested. For example, a look-ahead continuous effect may be suggested (see FIG. 12). Since the look-ahead effect itself is known, a detailed description is omitted, but one or more previous winning lottery results (losses) that are completed before the target winning lottery result are used to determine the target winning lottery result. This suggests that the reliability of the jackpot has increased. For example, one or two or more combinations of decorative patterns 80 that inform the result of the winning lottery (losing) are combinations that satisfy a predetermined rule (chance eyes; in FIG. ), it is possible to suggest that the reliability of the target success or failure lottery result has increased. In this case, out of the one or more previous lottery results used for the look-ahead effect, the continuous suggestive image during the changing effect (hereinafter referred to as the first changing effect) of the one whose notification is completed first 30 is displayed (see FIG. 12(a)).

While the first fluctuating production is being executed, it is a state in which the above-mentioned chance number is not displayed in the fluctuating production one before the first fluctuating production, and does the look-ahead continuous production occur? I don't know what to do. Also, if the look-ahead effect occurs, it can be said that it corresponds to the state in which the first unit effect is being executed. Therefore, it is set such that the continuous suggestive image 30 may be displayed during the first changing effect as a reference state during the first changing effect. It can be said that when the continuous suggestive image 30 is displayed during a certain changing effect, the probability that the chance eye will be displayed as a combination for notifying the win/loss lottery result (loss) corresponding to the changing effect increases. . After that, the number of times image 32 in which the numerical value increases each time the chance is stopped → the change is started is displayed until the target change effect corresponding to the target win-or-fail lottery result is displayed (Fig. 12 (b) to (e) )reference).

○ Specific example 2-2
It is assumed that two or more modes are set as modes of images displayed as the continuous suggestive images 30 . Any method may be used to set the difference in the form of the continuous suggestive images 30. However, the essential function of the continuous suggestive images 30, "showing the number of occurrences of the unit effect as if it were one ” shall be ensured. For example, it is conceivable to change the color of the character while maintaining the fact that the character "x1" is included.

When the continuous suggestive images 30 are displayed, the first continuous suggestive image 30 (black) (see FIG. 13(b)) and the second continuous suggestive image 30 (red) different in form (see FIG. 13(c)) shall be displayed. On top of that, when the second continuous suggestive image 30 (red) is displayed than when the first continuous suggestive image 30 (black) is displayed in the reference state, the continuous effect occurs afterwards ( It is assumed that there is a high probability that the second unit production will occur). Including cases where the continuous suggestive images 30 are not displayed, the order of "continuous suggestive image non-display"<"first continuous suggestive image display"<"second continuous suggestive image display" in the standard state, and then continuous effect occurs. This means that there is a high probability of doing so (see FIG. 13). In this example, the player pays attention not only to whether or not the continuous suggestive images 30 are displayed in the reference state, but also to the manner in which the continuous suggestive images 30 are displayed. The playability that would be is realized.

○ Specific example 2-3
In the above embodiment, it was explained that the continuous suggestive image 30 may be displayed from the beginning of the effect during fluctuation, but what is the situation for a predetermined period after the start of the change (predetermined period from the start of the effect during change)? However, the continuous suggestive images 30 will not be displayed (FIGS. 14A and 14B) (regardless of whether or not the continuous effect will actually occur in the future), and the continuous suggestive images will not be displayed after the predetermined period has elapsed. 30 may be displayed (see FIG. 14(c); FIG. 14(c) shows a state in which the continuous suggestive images 30 are displayed, but the continuous suggestive images 30 may not be displayed in some cases) configuration. and If the continuous suggestive image 30 is displayed from the beginning (beginning) of the effect during variation, the player may not notice that the continuous suggestive image 30 is displayed. By doing as in this example, the continuous suggestive images 30 are not displayed at least during the above-described predetermined period in all variations. is not displayed” to “a state in which a continuous suggestive image is displayed”. what is done) becomes easier to understand.

○ Specific example 2-4
The number of times image 32 displayed when the second unit effect has occurred is set to "x1" (see FIG. 15(c)), and the number of times image 32 displayed when the third unit effect has occurred is set to "x". 2”, . As mentioned above, a continuous performance is recognized as executed only when two or more unit performances occur in succession (because one unit performance cannot be said to be “continuous”). . That is, since it can be said that the continuous effect is established only after the second unit effect occurs, the "number of times" of the number of times image 32 may be counted from the second unit effect.

In this case, the continuous suggestive images 30 may be expressed as "x0" (see FIG. 15(a)). In other words, since the counting of the number of times starts from the second unit performance in which the continuous performance is established, it is displayed as a number suggesting image including the numerical value "0" to indicate the occurrence of the continuous performance. You can do so.

5) Stage change In this embodiment, the concept of "stage" (also referred to as "mode" etc.) is used as a style (staging style) that governs the content of the production during fluctuation. The concept itself is known). Based on the currently set stage, the content of the effect during fluctuation is determined (various effects constituting the effect during fluctuation dedicated to each stage may occur). Although this stage can be used to suggest the degree of reliability, etc., it does not directly affect the player's actual profit (balls paid out). Further, in the present embodiment, the concept of the stage is used in the normal game state to control the effect during variation, but it may be controlled in the same way in the special game state. Also, in the drawings other than the drawings for explaining the stage (stage change), illustration of the elements related to the stage is omitted.

In this embodiment, stages that can be set are stage A with city A as a motif (see FIG. 16A), stage B with city B as a motif (see FIG. 16B), and city C. Three types of stage C (see FIG. 16(c)) with a motif are set. In this embodiment, characters indicating the currently set stage type are displayed in the display area 911 . Also, a background image (background of the decorative pattern 80) corresponding to the currently set stage type is displayed in the display area 911 (in the drawing, the background image is shown in a simplified manner). Therefore, the player can grasp the currently set stage also from the background image. Although not shown, the basic mode (default mode) of the reserved symbols 10 may be changed according to the type of set stage. By doing so, the difference in stage is emphasized by the difference in the basic mode of the reserved symbols 10 .

Such a change in stage type is generally called a stage change. In this embodiment, a special stage change (midway mode change), which will be described in detail below, can be executed. In this embodiment, some of the stage changes that occur are the special stage changes, but all the stage changes that occur may be the special stage changes. Also, in the following description, what is simply referred to as a stage change without any particular indication refers to the special stage change.

When a stage change occurs, the stage before the change is called the pre-stage (pre-form), and the stage after the change (newly set stage) is the post-stage (post-form). type of post-stage”). From the state in which the pre-stage is set in a certain fluctuation production (hereinafter referred to as the previous fluctuation production), the post stage is set in the next fluctuation production (hereinafter referred to as the target fluctuation production) Assuming that a set stage change occurs, switching from the pre-stage to the post-stage is controlled as follows (see FIG. 17 for an example of a case where the pre-stage is B and the post-stage is C) shown and explained).

During the previous effect during variation, the pre-stage (stage B) is set (see FIG. 17(a)). A change notice image 40 is displayed during a period T (hereinafter also referred to as notice period T) including at least a part of the end of the previous effect during fluctuation or the beginning of the object change effect (FIG. 17(b) reference). In the present embodiment, the advance notice period T is set at the beginning of the effect during target change (until a predetermined time elapses from the start). Note that the length of the notice period T during which the change notice image 40 is displayed is about 0.5 seconds to 2 seconds (it is displayed for a short time like a so-called cut-in image). The change notice image 40 is an image that shows the player in advance that the stage will change. In this embodiment, the change notice image 40 corresponding to the type of the post stage is displayed, and the type of the post stage is shown to the player in advance. When stage A is the post-stage, change pre-notification image A is displayed. When stage B is the post-stage, change pre-notification image B is displayed. are displayed (the modes of the change notice images A to C are different from each other). In this embodiment, each change notice image 40 includes a word indicating the name of the post-stage. Further, in the present embodiment, the change notice image 40 is displayed over the entire display area 911 . In the example shown in FIG. 17, a change occurs from stage B to stage C, so change notice image C is displayed (see FIG. 17(b)). Note that, in the change notice image A and the change notice image B in the present embodiment, the words “C stage” included in the change notice image C shown in FIG. It is a thing. The modes of other portions may also be made different for each change notice image 40 so that the difference between each image is more conspicuous.

The point in time when the change notice image 40 is erased (the point of erasure) is the end point of the notice period T. FIG. Note that the erasing time is before the switching time, which will be described later. In this embodiment, the pre-stage (stage B) is still set even after the change preview image 40 is erased. In other words, although the change notice image C for notifying the change to the stage C is displayed, the stage B is still set even after the change notice image C is erased (FIG. 17(c)). reference). In addition, in the case of a configuration in which the basic mode of the reserved design 10 depends on the set stage (the basic mode of the reserved design 10 is different for each type of stage), until the change to the stage C is completed , the basic mode of the reserved pattern 10 also corresponds to the stage B.

In the state in which the stage B is set, the effect during the object change progresses, and when the switching point in the middle of the object change effect is reached, the stage B is changed to the stage C (see FIG. 17(d)). . That is, when the switching point is reached, the pre-stage is changed to the post-stage. Note that the switching time point is the time point of about 1 to 2 seconds after the erasing time. In other words, after the change preview image 40 is erased, the state in which the preliminary stage is set is maintained for about 1 to 2 seconds. At least, the switching time is the time when all of the three decorative pattern groups 80g are changing. In other words, the switching point is reached before it becomes clear whether reach or the like is established, and a change from the pre-stage to the post-stage occurs. After that, the post stage (stage C) is maintained until the next stage change occurs.

In the conventional stage change, it was common that a new stage (post-stage) was already set when the production during the target change was started. In the special stage change in this embodiment, a change from the pre-stage to the post-stage occurs in the middle of the effect during variation (effect during target variation) (see FIGS. 17(c) and 17(d)). In other words, since the change in the stage is clearly shown to the player during the changing effect, there is an advantage that the change in the stage is easy to understand.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18 as a reference example, a conventional stage change using a change notice image 40 (an image corresponding to the change notice image 40) according to the present embodiment is performed in such a manner that the change notice image 40 is deleted. After that, the stage after the change is set, that is, the change notice image 40 is interposed between the state where the stage before the change is set and the state where the stage after the change is set (before the change). stage and the stage after the change are separated by the change notice image 40), the change of the stage was not actually shown. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even after the change notice image 40 (see FIG. 17B) for notifying that the stage will change is erased, the pre-stage is set (no change occurs). state) (see FIG. 17(c)), after announcing the occurrence of a stage change by the change notice image 40, it is possible to see how "the change from the pre-stage to the post-stage" actually occurs. It is possible to show (show the change from FIG. 17(c) to (d)). In other words, it is possible to more clearly indicate that the stage has changed.

Further, the change notice image 40 indicates the type of the post stage (see FIG. 17B). In practice, it is novel in that the pre-stage is set (see FIG. 17(c)).

In the following, specific examples in which the items related to the stage change (special stage change) are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are combined and applied.

○ Specific example 3-1
In the above embodiment, the change notice image 40 is displayed before the change from the pre-stage to the post-stage occurs, but the change notice image 40 may not be displayed. That is, the change notice image 40 is not displayed even during a period including at least one of the end of the previous effect during change and the beginning of the effect during target change (a period corresponding to the notice period T in the above embodiment). It is assumed that the background image or the like representing the preliminary stage continues to be displayed continuously from the effect during change to the effect during target change (before reaching the switching point). Then, the transition from the pre-stage to the post-stage is caused by reaching the switching point (for example, the point of time two seconds after the object-changing effect is started). Even in this example, the change in the stage is clearly shown to the player in the midst of the effect during variation, so that the change in the stage is easy to understand.

○ Specific example 3-2
Although it has been described that the change preview image 40 in the above embodiment indicates the type of the post-stage (the aspect differs depending on the type of the post-stage), the change that has the same aspect regardless of the type of the post-stage A preview image 40 may be used. For example, the change notice image 40 including the characters "stage change" may be commonly used regardless of the type of post-stage. Even in this way, when the change notice image 40 is displayed, the player can know in advance that a stage change will occur (although the type of post stage is not known). In other words, after knowing the occurrence of the stage change in advance, the change from the pre-stage to the post-stage actually occurs when the switching point is reached.

○ Specific example 3-3
Although it has been described that the change notice image 40 in the above embodiment indicates the type of the post-stage (the mode differs depending on the type of the post-stage), it may also be used to indicate the types of the pre-stage and the post-stage. good. That is, when the combination of types of the pre-stage and the post-stage is the same, the form of the change notice image 40 is the same, and if the type of either the pre-stage or the post-stage is different, the form of the change notice image 40 is different. do. For example, when there is a change from stage A to stage C, a change notice image 40 including words representing both stage A and stage C is displayed (see FIG. 19).

In the special stage change, the pre-stage is set even after the change notice image 40 is erased, and the change from the pre-stage to the post-stage is actually shown. If this is to be emphasized, the change notice image 40 should indicate not only the type of the post-stage but also the type of the pre-stage, as in this example.

○ Specific example 3-4
Unlike the special stage change in the above embodiment, when the change notice image 40 is erased, the stage change in which the post stage is set (for example, FIG. 20 (a) → (b) → (c-1 ), hereinafter sometimes referred to as a normal stage change to distinguish it from a special stage change) may occur. In other words, instead of actually showing the change from the pre-stage to the post-stage, a stage change that has already completed the change to the post-stage at the time the change notice image 40 is erased can occur. Then, when one of a special stage change (for example, a stage change that progresses in the order of (a) → (b) → (c-2) → (d) in Fig. 20) and a normal stage change occurs, the other occurs. It is assumed that the reliability of the winning lottery result (target winning lottery result) corresponding to the effect during the target change is higher in the case of doing so. Since the normal stage change is the same as the conventional stage change, it is said that the reliability of the target lottery results is higher when the special stage change occurs than when the normal stage change occurs. preferably.

By doing so, the player will pay attention to whether or not the stage change has already been completed when the change notice image 40 is erased. If the special stage change is set to have a higher degree of reliability, it is possible to realize the playability that the player wishes that the stage change is not completed when the change notice image 40 is erased.

It should be noted that the special stage change can also be regarded as an effect that the timing of the stage change is "delayed" compared to the normal stage change. If the special stage change is set to have a higher degree of reliability, a game property is realized in which the occurrence of a "delay" in the stage change is an increased chance.

○ Specific example 3-5
A configuration may be adopted in which two or more special stage changes with different stage change timings are set. For example, as shown in FIG. 21, a first special stage change occurs at the first switching point of time from the pre-stage to the post-stage, and a change from the pre-stage to the post-stage occurs at the second switching point. A second special stage change is set. The time from the start of the target changing effect to the second switching time is longer than the time from the start of the target changing effect to the first switching time (if the change notice image 40 is displayed, The time from erasing the change notice image 40 to the second switching time is longer than the time from erasing the change notice image 40 to the first switching time), so compared to the first special stage change, It can be said that the timing of the second special stage change is "delayed".

On the premise of this, the reliability of the jackpot winning lottery results will differ depending on the type of special stage change that occurs. For example, if the reliability of the second special stage change is higher than that of the first special stage change, a game property is realized in which the occurrence of a "delay" in the stage change is a chance increase.

6) Specific Design Control In the present embodiment, it is possible to control (specific design control) the decorative design 80 displayed in the display area 911 to notify the result of the lottery as follows. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the specific symbol control is executed during the effect during variation in the state where the specific stage that can be set in the normal game state is set. However, the specific symbol control may be executed regardless of such stages.

In the state where the specific stage is set, the target decorative pattern 80T (see FIG. 22), which is part of the plurality of types of decorative patterns 80, includes the main element portion 80Tm and the sub-element portion 80Ts. In this embodiment, the decorative design 80 of "7" is the target decorative design 80T. The other decorative designs 80 are not the target decorative designs 80T (hereinafter, the decorative designs 80 that are not the target decorative designs 80T are referred to as non-target decorative designs). The specific design control is executed for the target decorative design 80T (the specific design control is not executed for the non-target decorative design).

The main element portion 80Tm is a portion that indicates the type of the decorative pattern 80. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the type of decorative pattern 80 is determined by the difference of "numbers". Therefore, the main element part 80Tm of the decorative pattern 80 of "7", which is the target decorative pattern 80T, is a part representing the "7". In this embodiment, the non-objective decorative pattern also includes a number indicating its type, but does not include the sub-element portion 80Ts described later.

The sub element portion 80Ts is displayed accompanying the main element portion 80Tm. In this embodiment, what represents the specific character is displayed as the sub-element portion 80Ts. It should be noted that, when the specific symbol control is executed, the aspect of the sub element part 80Ts changes as described later, but the sub element part 80Ts is displayed within a range that the player can recognize that the same character (specific character) is represented. The shape, color, size, etc. of the element portion 80Ts may change over time.

As the display mode of the target decorative pattern 80T, an inner display mode (see FIG. 22(a)) and an outer display mode (see FIG. 22(b)) are set. The inner display mode (see FIG. 22(a)) is a mode in which the sub element portion 80Ts is displayed inside the main element portion 80Tm. In the present embodiment, the main element portion 80Tm is a portion representing the number "7", so the inner display mode is that the sub element portion 80Ts is displayed inside the outer edge of the "7". Since the sub-element part 80Ts represents the specific character, it can be said that the inner display mode represents the specific character in an area inside the outer edge of "7". The specific character is expressed in such a way that an element that allows the player to understand that it is the specific character appears in the area. Since the specific character is displayed in the area inside the outer edge of "7" and does not protrude outside, the entire object decorative pattern 80T in the inside display mode has the shape of "7".

The outer display mode (see FIG. 22(b)) is a mode in which the sub element portion 80Ts is displayed outside the main element portion 80Tm. In the present embodiment, the main element portion 80Tm is a portion representing the numeral "7", so that the secondary element portion 80Ts is displayed outside the outer edge of the number "7" in the outer display mode. Note that the entire specific character may be displayed outside the main element portion 80Tm, or a portion of the specific character may be displayed outside the main element portion 80Tm. In any case, the player can understand that the part existing outside the main element part 80Tm represents the specific character. In this embodiment, the specific character, which is the sub-element portion 80Ts, is expressed so as to overlap after "7", which is the main element portion 80Tm. Such a display mode is realized by setting the image layer representing the specific character behind the image layer representing "7". For the player, the part that does not overlap the "7" of the specific character appears as if it were exposed outside the "7". It should be noted that even the portion overlapping with "7" may be configured so that it can be seen through the "7".

Further, in this embodiment, the target decorative pattern 80T may be in a covering display mode different from the inner display mode and the outer display mode. The covering display mode (see FIG. 22(c)) is a mode in which the sub element portion 80Ts is displayed so as to cover at least part of the main element portion 80Tm. Such a display mode is realized by setting the image layer representing "7" behind the image layer representing the specific character (before and after the image layer representing the main element part 80Tm and the image layer representing the sub-element part 80Ts). The relationship is the inverse of the outer representation above). Unlike the inner display mode and the outer display mode, the covering display mode can also be said to be a display mode in which the entirety of the specific character represented by the sub element portion 80Ts appears.

The specific symbol control switches the inside display mode, the outside display mode, and the covering display mode according to the state of the target decorative pattern 80T as shown in FIG. FIG. 23 shows an example of the decorative design 80 of "7" included in the left decorative design group 80gL, but the same applies to the decorative design 80 of "7" included in the middle decorative design group 80gC and the right decorative design group 80gR. controlled by However, the control may be executed only for the "7" decorative pattern 80 included in the partial decorative pattern group 80g.

While the target decorative pattern 80T is being variably displayed (along with the non-target decorative patterns that are other decorative patterns 80), the target decorative pattern 80T is in the inside display mode (see FIG. 23(a)). Since the inner display mode has a size substantially equivalent to the main element part 80Tm (the number of "7"), it is in a compact state (compared to the outer display mode and the covering display mode, the entire target decorative pattern 80T is small).

Immediately after the target decorative pattern 80T is displayed in the display area 911 and stopped or pseudo-stopped, the cover display mode is temporarily set (see FIG. 23(b)). Specifically, when the target decorative pattern 80T in the inner display mode stops or pseudo-stops, the specific character (sub-element part 80Ts) displayed inside "7" (main element part 80Tm) changes such that it pops out in front of you, and temporarily becomes a covering display mode. In this embodiment, the time in the covering display mode is about 1 second.

Then, the target decorative pattern 80T changes from the cover display mode to the outside display mode while remaining in the stopped or pseudo-stopped state (see FIG. 23(c)). Specifically, "7", at least partially covered with the specific character (sub-element portion 80Ts), is changed to pop out (the specific character (sub-element portion 80Ts) is retracted to the back). Such a change occurs), and the target decorative pattern 80T becomes the outer display mode. Since the outer display mode is a state in which the whole of "7", which is the main element part 80Tm, is visible, the target decorative pattern 80T is set to the outer display mode, so that the player can stop or simulate the decorative pattern 80 of "7". It can be easily grasped that it has stopped.

In addition, with the start of the next effect during variation, the target decorative pattern 80T is changed to the inner display mode and displayed in a variable manner (see FIG. 23(d)).

As described above, in this embodiment, the decorative pattern 80 of "7" is the target decorative pattern 80T, and the other patterns are the non-target decorative patterns. The decorative pattern 80 of "7", which is the target decorative pattern 80T, is subject to the specific pattern control as described above, and the other decorative patterns 80 are not subject to the control. will stand out compared to The reason why special control is performed only for the decorative pattern 80 of "7" is that the decorative pattern 80 of "7" is more "valuable" for the player than the other decorative patterns 80. be.

Specifically, when the winning lottery result is a big win, a winning combination composed of the same type of decorative patterns 80 (in this embodiment, three sets of the same type of decorative patterns 80) will be displayed. It is more advantageous for the player when a big win is reported by a winning combination composed of the target decorative patterns 80T than when a big win is reported by a winning combination composed of non-target decorative patterns. ing. In this embodiment, as a jackpot that can be won through the first winning lottery (special figure 1 lottery) executed in the normal game state, the game state after the jackpot game ends becomes the second special game state (low probability). A normal jackpot and a special jackpot in which the game state after the jackpot game ends is the first special game state (high probability) are set. When a big win is notified, it is determined that it is a special big win. In addition, if a jackpot is notified by a combination of non-target decorative patterns, there is a possibility that it is a normal jackpot (it may be set to have either a special jackpot or a normal jackpot, or a normal jackpot is confirmed can be set). In other words, the display of the winning combination of the target decorative symbols 80T confirms that the special jackpot is a jackpot that is advantageous to the player (better than the normal jackpot), and the target decorative symbols 80T are non-existent. Since it can be said that the symbol is "more valuable" for the player than the target decorative symbol, the target decorative symbol 80T is highlighted by executing the specific symbol control.

Further, in the present embodiment, the target decorative symbol 80T is a symbol "more valuable" to the player than the non-target decorative symbol, also based on the following viewpoints. In this embodiment, reach (a state in which the types of the two decorative patterns 80 stopped or pseudo-stopped first are the same. In the present embodiment, the state in which the types of the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R are the same ) is established, the reliability of the big hit differs between when the target decorative pattern 80T reaches the ready state and when the non-target decorative pattern reaches the ready state. Specifically, the probability of reaching the jackpot when the reach by the decorative pattern 80 of "7" is established is higher than the probability of reaching the jackpot when the reach by the other decorative patterns 80 is established (the reach establishment As for the reliability of the jackpot at the time, the reach of the decorative pattern 80 of "7" is the highest). Therefore, the player wishes that the "7" decorative pattern 80 achieves the "reach" when the "reach" is established. It can be said that there is a significance of making it stand out more than the decorative pattern 80 .

As described above, the specific symbol control in the present embodiment is set to the inside display mode when the target decorative pattern 80T is variably displayed, and is set to the outside display mode when the target decorative pattern 80T is stopped or pseudo-stopped. It is a thing. In other words, the target decorative pattern 80T is displayed in a compact state while the sub-element portion 80Ts (specific character) is displayed in a state in which it is fluctuating (substantially, only the “number” portion is displayed in a fluctuating manner. Since it is in a state where it is set, it is not much different from other decorative patterns 80 (non-target decorative patterns)). Then, when the target decorative pattern 80T stops or pseudo-stops, the sub-element portion 80Ts is displayed outside the main element portion 80Tm (the sub-element portion 80Ts is displayed as if it jumped out from the inside of the main element portion 80Tm. ), the stop or pseudo-stop of the target decorative pattern 80T (a pattern valuable to the player) is emphasized in an easy-to-understand display mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, the target decorative pattern 80T is temporarily set to the covering display mode before being stopped or pseudo-stopped and changed to the outer display mode. That is, since the sub-element portion 80Ts (specific character) is displayed so as to be in front of the main element portion 80Tm, the entire specific character appears and the target decorative pattern 80T stops or simulates stopping. will be emphasized. In addition, although it can be said that at least a part of the main element portion 80Tm (the number “7”) is covered in the state of being in the covering display mode and it is difficult to grasp the main element portion 80Tm, the covering display mode is Since the entire main element portion 80Tm is displayed in the outer display mode after the above, it can be easily understood that the decorative pattern 80 of "7" is stopped or pseudo-stopped.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the above specific pattern control are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are combined and applied.

○ Specific example 4-1
In the above-described embodiment, the "7" decorative pattern 80, which is one of the plurality of types of decorative patterns 80, is the target decorative pattern 80T to be subjected to the specific pattern control, and the other decorative patterns are non-target decorative patterns. However, two or more decorative patterns 80 may be the target decorative patterns 80T. For example, in a configuration in which a so-called probability variation state (high probability state) is provided, two or more patterns (probability variation patterns) that are determined to shift to the probability variation state after the end of the jackpot game are the target decorative symbols 80T and other It is conceivable to configure the pattern (non-probability variation pattern) as a non-target decorative pattern.

Also, all of the plurality of types of decorative symbols 80 may be subject to the specific symbol control. That is, all of the plurality of types of decorative patterns 80 may have the main element portion 80Tm and the sub-element portion 80Ts, and may be subject to specific pattern control as described in the above embodiment.

○ Specific example 4-2
In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the target decorative symbols 80T that are the target of the specific symbol control are symbols that are more valuable to the player than the non-target decorative symbols that are not controlled. good too. That is, the non-target decorative symbols that are not subject to the specific symbol control are set to be more valuable symbols for the player than the target decorative symbols 80T that are subject to the control. The non-target decorative pattern is controlled to be less conspicuous than the target decorative pattern 80T, and can be said to be controlled more simply from a different point of view. It is also assumed to be configured to show.

○ Specific example 4-3
In the above-described embodiment, when the target decorative pattern 80T is stopped or pseudo-stopped, it is temporarily set to the covering display mode and then to the outer display mode, but it may be configured not to be the covering display mode. That is, the target decorative pattern 80T may be variably displayed in the inner display mode, and the target decorative pattern 80T may be stopped or pseudo-stopped (not in the covering display mode) in the outer display mode (see FIG. 24). good.

Further, as in the above embodiment, when the target decorative pattern 80T stops or pseudo-stops, it is temporarily set to the covering display mode and then to the outer display mode (as shown in FIG. 23). , as described above, it is also possible to adopt an outer display mode (as shown in FIG. 24) instead of the covering display mode. In this case, depending on whether or not the covering display mode is used, the reliability of the winning lottery result can be set differently. For example, when the target decorative pattern 80T is stopped or pseudo-stopped in a certain variable effect, the case where the target decorative pattern 80T is temporarily set to the covering display mode is better than the case where it is not set to the covering display mode. It is conceivable to set the probability that the lottery result corresponding to the certain variable effect will result in a big win (set so that the cover display mode as shown in FIG. 23(b) is a so-called chance increase). be done. As described above, it can be said that the covering display mode makes the sub-element portion 80Ts of the target decorative pattern 80T stand out. It is assumed that the jackpot is expected. By doing so, it is possible to realize a playability in which the player will pay attention to the change in mode when the target decorative symbol 80T is stopped or simulated.

○ Specific example 4-4
When the target decorative symbol 80T is stopped or pseudo-stopped, the specific symbol control as described in the above embodiment may be performed, or the specific symbol control may not be performed. In other words, when the target decorative pattern 80T stops or pseudo-stops, it may cause a change from the inner display mode (through the covering display mode) to the outer display mode (see FIG. 25 (b-2)). For example, there is a configuration in which the change does not occur (the inner display mode remains unchanged) (see FIG. 25(b-1)).

In the case of this example, when the target decorative pattern 80T is stopped or pseudo-stopped in a certain fluctuation production, the specific pattern control is performed (when it becomes FIG. 25 (b-2)). , It is preferable to set the probability that the winning lottery result corresponding to the certain during-variation effect will be a big hit is higher than when it is not performed (case of FIG. 25(b-1)). The specific pattern control causes a change from the inner display mode to the outer display mode (a change in which the specific character jumps out), and can be said to be a control that makes the stopped or pseudo-stopped target decorative pattern 80T stand out. When the target decorative pattern 80T becomes conspicuous in this way, it is conceivable that a big win can be expected. By doing so, it is possible to realize a playability in which the player will pay attention to the change in mode when the target decorative symbol 80T is stopped or simulated.

7) Specific production (character production)
The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute a specific effect as an effect that constitutes the during-variation effect. Although the specific effect in this embodiment occurs in the normal game state, it may occur in the special game state.

The specific effect (see FIG. 26) is an advantageous ending (see FIG. 26 (c-1)) that is ultimately advantageous to the player, or an unfavorable ending (see FIG. 26 (c-2) if the advantageous ending is not reached). ). Note that the advantageous ending includes a so-called reversal pattern mode in which a disadvantageous ending is overturned after appearing to have reached an unfavorable ending. The specific effect in this embodiment is generated as a kind of ready-to-win effect. If the success or failure lottery result (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the target success or failure lottery result) corresponding to the variable performance in which the specific performance has occurred (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the target variable performance) is a big hit, the specific performance lead to a favorable outcome, and lead to an unfavorable outcome in the case of a miss. It should be noted that it is not necessary to adopt a configuration in which a big win is achieved when an advantageous ending is reached. For example, in the case of an advantageous ending, the probability of winning a big win in the lottery result is higher than in the case of an unfavorable ending, but it may not necessarily be a big win.

At the beginning of the specific effect, the title image 50 (character image) is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 26(a)). The title image 50 represents the title of the specific effect, and includes two or more characters (hereinafter referred to as constituent characters) representing the title. The specific effect in this embodiment is to challenge a predetermined character to jump over a precipice (see FIG. 26(b)). is set as a disadvantageous ending (see FIG. 26(c-2)), a title image 50 including constituent characters "death jump" is displayed at the beginning.

In this embodiment, the title image 50 (constituent characters) is used to indicate the probability that the specific effect will lead to an advantageous ending. Hereinafter, this character effect will be referred to as a character effect, and the character effect will be described. As described above, the fact that the specific effect leads to an advantageous ending means that the lottery result is a big win, so it can be said to be an indication of the reliability of the big win.

The character presentation suggests the probability of an advantageous ending depending on the final aspect (final aspect) of the title image 50 . At the start of the character rendering, all of the constituent characters are "white" (see FIG. 26(a)). In the character presentation, it is indicated whether or not the constituent characters change "one character at a time". Specifically, it indicates whether or not the constituent characters change to "red" one by one (in the drawings, the white characters are indicated as "white" and the solid characters are indicated as "red"). . In this embodiment, it is indicated whether the reading order changes from the earlier (ie, left) character. Note that the method of indicating the presence or absence of a change by the "color" of constituent characters is merely an example. Other elements may be used as long as the presence or absence of change can be visually determined.

FIGS. 27(a) to (d) show, as an example of character effects, a case in which the final mode is "Desperate Jump", in which up to "Desperate Ji" is red (4 out of 7 characters are changed). case) is shown. In this case, the characters for "death" are changed from white to red (see FIG. 26(a)→FIG. 27(a)), and the characters for "death" are changed from white to red (see FIG. 27(a)→FIG. 27(a)). b)), the character "no" is changed from white to red (Fig. 27(b) → see Fig. 27(c)), and the character "ji" is changed from white to red (Fig. 27(c) → Fig. 27 ( d)), and so on, the constituent characters change one by one (change with a time lag). The same is true when the number of characters to be changed is different, and the constituent characters are changed in order from the left. There may also be cases where the constituent characters do not change at all.

Note that in the present embodiment, an end action (not shown) is generated to indicate that the final mode has been decided. After the termination action occurs, no new constituent character changes occur. In the character rendering, the constituent characters are changed one by one with a time difference, so it may be difficult to know where the character has ended (whether or not the constituent characters will change any more). In order to reduce such a possibility, after a predetermined number of characters have changed (in the above example, four constituent characters have changed), an end action is generated and no further changes occur. Indicate to the player that Various methods (modes) of the end action are conceivable. For example, a method of temporarily displaying an effect image around the title image 50 (eg, an effect image that makes the title image 50 look like it is shining) can be used.

In this embodiment, the setting is such that the greater the number of constituent characters that are finally changed, the higher the probability of reaching an advantageous ending (see FIG. 27(e)). Therefore, the highest confidence is when all seven constituent characters change to red. A favorable ending may be determined if all seven constituent characters are changed. The lowest reliability is obtained when none of the seven constituent characters change. Since there are seven constituent characters, the number of stages of reliability (probability leading to an advantageous ending) suggested by the final mode is eight stages.

However, if the number of changed characters is 0 or 1, 2 or 3, 4 or 5, etc., the reliability is the same. may be provided with a range in which the reliability is the same even if the values are different. Even if such a range is provided, for example, the reliability of "when the number of changed characters is 2 or 3" is higher than the reliability of "when the number of characters has changed is 0 or 1" is high, and this is also assumed to be a configuration in which ``the greater the number of constituent characters that have changed in the end, the higher the probability of reaching an advantageous ending''.

In conventional game machines as well, the color of the title, such as the ready-to-win effect, suggests the degree of reliability. It was bland. In this embodiment, whether or not the constituent characters of the title image 50 change character by character is indicated, so that the viewer can enjoy the presentation while anticipating how much the character will change.

Specific examples in which the matters relating to the above-mentioned specific effects (character effects) are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described below. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are combined and applied.

○ Specific example 5-1
It has been explained that the character rendering in the above embodiment has a higher probability (reliability) that the specific rendering leads to an advantageous ending as the number of constituent characters that finally change increases, but the constituent characters change character by character. After indicating whether or not all constituent characters are finally changed, it may be set to branch whether or not the probability of reaching an advantageous ending increases (increases the chance). In line with the above embodiment, the chance increases when all seven characters of "death jump" change from white to red, and some of the constituent characters do not change. In such a case, it is set so as not to increase chances. In other words, if some constituent characters do not change, the probability of reaching an advantageous ending is set to remain unchanged regardless of the number of constituent characters that have changed (see FIG. 28).

Even in this example, it is not possible to instantly know whether or not the constituent characters change character by character, and whether or not the chance will increase (the appearance of the constituent characters changing character by character is not a game Because it is shown to the person), it becomes a more interesting production form than the conventional one.

○ Specific example 5-2
The order in which whether or not to change is indicated is not constant. For example, as in the above embodiment, it is indicated whether or not the title changes in the order of "reading" (hereinafter referred to as ascending order. In the above embodiment, it corresponds to the mode of changing from the constituent characters on the left side). (Refer to FIG. 29(b-1)) indicates whether or not the characters change in reverse order (hereinafter referred to as descending order. In the above-described embodiment, this corresponds to the aspect of changing from the constituent characters on the right side). In some cases (see FIG. 29(b-2)), there is a configuration.

In the case of this example, the ascending order or the descending order may indicate the number of constituent characters that will eventually change (that is, indicate the reliability of the jackpot). Since the ascending order is the order of "reading", it is preferable that the ascending order is set as the basic pattern (the "default" pattern). In other words, the number of constituent characters that change in the end tends to increase (the expected value of the number of changed characters increases) when the order is descending rather than when the order is ascending (descending order is a chance up pattern) is preferred.

○ Specific example 5-3
It has been explained that the character rendering in the above embodiment can occur in cases where not a single constituent character changes (a case in which all constituent characters remain “white”), but at least one constituent character changes. and If the probability of an advantageous ending increases as the number of changed constituent characters increases as in the above embodiment, the most undesirable result for the player is to end the game with only one constituent character changed. It can be said.

It can be said that ending without any change in the constituent characters means that the rendering effect peculiar to the character rendering of "changing character by character" is not manifested. By adopting this example, it is possible to prevent the player from quitting the game without knowing the effect peculiar to the character presentation of "change character by character".

○ Specific example 5-4
As described above, the character effect indicates whether or not the constituent characters will change one by one. ) is controlled so that it is clear which character it is. Any control may be employed as long as the target character is in a state different from that of the other characters. For example, the character size of the target character is temporarily made larger than the other characters (see FIG. 30(b)). When the color of the target character changes, the character changes in a large state (see FIG. 30(c-1)) and returns to the original size with the same color (see FIG. 30(d-1)). . Then, the next constituent character is enlarged so that it can be understood that the character is the target character. If the color of the target character does not change (see FIG. 30(c-2)), it returns to its original size (see FIG. 30(d-2)), and the character presentation ends.

By doing it like this example, it becomes easy to understand that the effect indicates whether or not the constituent characters change character by character, and it becomes clear which constituent character is the target character at the present time.

○ Specific example 5-5
In the above embodiment, "white" is the standard color (default color, hereinafter referred to as the standard color) for the constituent characters, and "red" is the color that may change depending on the character rendering (chance up color). (hereinafter referred to as "opportunity color"), but two or more colors may be set as such an "opportunity color". For example, "red" is set as the first color of opportunity, and "gold" (indicated by hatching in the drawing) is set as the second color of opportunity, which is more advantageous than the first color of opportunity. In addition to the effect that indicates whether each character changes from ``white'' to ``red'' (see FIG. 31(a-1)), there is also a character effect that indicates whether the constituent characters change from ``white'' to ``gold''. An effect (see FIG. 31(a-2)) in which whether or not is indicated character by character may occur. If the N constituent characters are "red" and the N constituent characters are "gold", the latter has a higher probability of leading to an advantageous ending (if the number of changed characters is the same, If one thing is compared with another, "gold" is more advantageous). By doing so, when character rendering occurs, not only whether or not the first character changes, but also the color after the change of the first character becomes a rendering mode in which attention should be paid.

In addition, if the configuration is set with multiple types of opportunity colors as described above, character effects that indicate whether or not the constituent characters change from "white" to "red" one by one (previous character effect) occurs, and the color of all constituent characters changes from ``white'' to ``red'', then whether or not the constituent characters change from ``red'' to ``gold'' is determined one by one. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the indicated character presentation (later character presentation) may be executed (see FIG. 31(b)). In other words, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which, when all constituent characters are changed in the previous character rendering, the subsequent character rendering can be generated to indicate whether or not the color will be changed to a more desirable color.

Also, although not shown, there may be an effect in which the constituent character is set to "red" from the beginning of the production, and whether or not the constituent character changes from "red" to "gold" is indicated one by one. can be

○ Specific example 5-6
It has been explained that the character rendering in the above embodiment indicates whether or not the constituent characters change character by character. , whether or not each character group changes (each character group includes one or more characters).

Preferably, the target character string is divided into "phrases" and each "phrase" is defined as the character group (one or two or more characters forming the character group have their own meaning). For example, if the target character string is "Desperate Jump", which is the same as in the above embodiment, "Desperate", "no", and "jump" are set as character groups. In other words, first it indicates whether or not the color of "death" changes, and if that color changes, it indicates whether or not the color of "no" changes, and if that color changes, "jump" 32).

○ Specific example 5-7
In the above embodiment, it was explained that the target of character rendering is the title image 50 of the specific rendering, but it is also possible to target other images as long as they contain two or more characters. . For example, while it is well known that the color of characters representing lines of a character or the color of characters representing lyrics of a song suggests the degree of reliability, whether or not the constituent characters of the lines, lyrics, etc. will change is indicated for each character. You may make it possible to generate the character production which is carried out.

8) Image Displacement Effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is capable of executing an image displacement effect as a effect that constitutes the during-fluctuation effect. Incidentally, the image displacement effect in this embodiment is generated in the normal game state, but it may be generated in the special game state.

In this embodiment, an image displacement effect can occur during a specific type of battle effect (hereinafter simply referred to as a battle effect) (the image displacement effect is executed as part of the battle effect). The battle production consists of a friendly character (represented by the character "taste" in the drawing), which is a character on the player side, and an enemy character (represented by the character "enemy" in the drawing) facing it. are fought, and the victory result is that the ally character finally wins (advantageous result advantageous to the player) (see FIG. 34(c-1)) or the ally character loses (the enemy character wins). This results in a losing result (a disadvantageous result unfavorable to the player) (see FIG. 34(c-2)). Note that the victory result includes a so-called reversal (resurrection) pattern in which the ally character appears to have been defeated once and is overturned. In this way, the battle effect shows the result in the situation of the ally character, and if the ally character is the main effect element, it is an advantageous result that the main effect element is in a predetermined situation. It can be said that not reaching a predetermined situation is a disadvantageous result.

In this embodiment, the battle effect can occur as a kind of ready-to-win effect. If the win/loss lottery result (target win/loss lottery result) corresponding to the fluctuating production including the battle production (object fluctuating production) is a jackpot, the winning result (see FIG. 34 (c-1)) is reached, which is a loss. In this case, a defeat result (see FIG. 34(c-2)) is reached. It should be noted that the fact that the battle effect is executed as a kind of ready-to-win effect is merely an example. Instead of finalizing the jackpot when a winning result is achieved, the setting may be such that the probability that the result of the target win/fail lottery results in a jackpot is increased (the chances are increased).

In the image displacement effect, the reference image 60 is displayed in the display area 911 from the reference state (see FIG. 33A), as if the reference image 60 were displaced from the display area 911 (“shifted”). 33(b)). In this embodiment, the reference image 60 is displayed in the entire display area 911 in the reference state. Since the image displacement effect is executed in the middle of the battle effect, the reference image 60 includes at least one of the ally character and the enemy character. In addition, in this embodiment, the reference image 60 includes the decorative pattern 80 in order to enhance the impression that the reference image 60 is “offset” with respect to the display area 911 . In other words, the image including the decorative pattern 80 is displayed as if it were “offset” with respect to the display area 911 . In this embodiment, the reserved design 10 is not displayed during the battle effect, but the reference image 60 may include the reserved design 10 if the reserved design 10 is displayed. However, it is also possible to displace only the part unique to the battle effect as the reference image 60 with respect to the display area 911, excluding the decorative pattern 80 and the reserved pattern 10 as described above. Further, in the present embodiment, the reference image 60 in the displaced state is a still image, but it may be a moving image showing that the battle is progressing (the progress of the battle is indicated by the reference image 60 even in the displaced state). may be used).

In this manner, the image displacement effect is to displace the reference image 60, which was displayed in the entire display area 911 in the reference state, with respect to the display area 911. Therefore, in the displaced state, the outer edge of the reference image 60 appears ( See FIG. 33(b)). That is, in the displaced state, a portion corresponding to the outer edge (substantially rectangular shape) of the display area 911 in the reference state is displayed in the display area 911 . In the image displacement rendering in this embodiment, the reference image 60 is displayed as if it were displaced in the depth direction with respect to the display area 911. Therefore, the outer edge of the reference image 60 in the displaced state is substantially rectangular. (The displacement state is displayed as if the entire reference image 60 is smaller than the reference state). Note that the reference image 60 may be displayed as if it were displaced in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction with respect to the display area 911 . Alternatively, the reference image 60 may be displayed as if it were three-dimensionally displaced with respect to the display area 911 (in this case, the outer edges of the reference image 60 in the displaced state are substantially parallelogram-shaped). .

Since the reference image 60 is displaced with respect to the display area 911 as described above, in the displaced state, an area where the reference image 60 is not displayed in the display area 911 (hereinafter referred to as a non-reference area 911x) is (See FIG. 33(b)). It can also be said that the non-reference area 911 x is an area from the outer edge of the reference image 60 to the outer edge of the display area 911 .

When the image displacement effect occurs during the battle effect (before the battle effect reaches a result) and the displacement state occurs, the non-standard image 62 is displayed in the non-standard area 911x. The non-standard image 62 is assumed to include a sub effect element. In the present embodiment, the sub-effect element is a character on the side of the player who assists the teammate character (hereinafter referred to as a support character. See FIG. 33(b)).

In the displaced state, the auxiliary character is displayed as if it were “running” toward the reference image 60 . In this embodiment, in the displaced state, the reference image 60 changes so as to become smaller gradually (over time). In other words, the non-reference area 911x gradually (over time) changes to become larger. As the reference image 60 becomes smaller (the non-reference area 911x becomes larger), the auxiliary character included in the non-reference image 62 is displaced so as to approach the reference image 60 (FIG. 33(b)→(c)). change).

In the image displacement effect, the subsumed ending (see FIG. 33(d-1) and FIG. 34(a-1)) or the auxiliary character ( 33 (d-2) and FIG. 34 (a-2)) in which the reference image 60 does not include the sub-effect element). As described above, the auxiliary character is a character on the player side who helps the ally character, so it can be said that the inclusion ending indicates that the auxiliary character entered the war to help the ally character. . On the other hand, it can be said that the non-inclusive ending indicates a situation in which the auxiliary character did not participate in the battle.

In this embodiment, when reaching the subsumed ending, the reference image 60 in the displaced state includes an auxiliary character (secondary effect element) (see FIG. 33(d-1)), and then the reference image 60 returns to its original size (returns to the standard state) (see FIG. 34(a-1)). However, the auxiliary character may be included in the reference image 60 substantially at the same time when the reference image 60 returns to its original size. Further, when the non-inclusive ending is reached, the reference image 60 returns to its original size (returns to the reference state) without the auxiliary character being included in the reference image 60 . By assuming that the auxiliary character is displayed in the non-reference area 911x until just before the reference image 60 returns to its original size, the reference image 60 returned to its original size no longer covers the auxiliary character. It becomes a presentation form that looks as if it were a sham (see FIG. 33(d-2) and FIG. 34(a-2)).

In this way, the reference image 60 returns to its original size in both cases of reaching an inclusive and non-inclusive ending. After that, the battle production progresses to reach the result (victory result or defeat result). In addition, when the inclusive ending is reached, the auxiliary character participates in the war. are different (see the difference between FIGS. 34(b-1) and (b-2)). However, it does not deny outputting the same image (making it possible to use a common image) regardless of the ending.

In summary, the image displacement effect in this embodiment occurs while the battle effect is being executed. In the image displacement effect, the reference image 60 is displayed as if it were displaced with respect to the display area 911. Therefore, when the displacement state occurs, the reference image 60 in the display area 911 is inevitably displayed in the non-reference area 911x. areas where there is no In the present embodiment, the occurrence of the non-standard area 911x is used to display an auxiliary character (sub-effect element) in the non-standard area 911x to suggest the possibility that the auxiliary character will participate in the battle (Fig. 33(b)). In particular, in the present embodiment, the reference image 60 is displayed in the displaced state so that it gradually becomes smaller and the auxiliary character gradually approaches the reference image 60 accordingly (see FIGS. 33(b) to 33(c)). , Emphasize that the situation is likely to be “participating”. Ultimately, the state in which the auxiliary character is included in the reference image 60 (inclusion ending) (see FIGS. 33(d-1) and 34(a-1)) is realized as "participation". (When the auxiliary character is not included in the reference image 60 (non-inclusive ending) (see FIG. 33(d-2) and FIG. 34(a-2)), the “participation” has not been realized. ).

In this embodiment, the probability that the battle effect will lead to victory is higher when the inclusive ending is reached than when the non-inclusive ending is reached. In other words, when looking at the image displacement effect alone, it can be said that the inclusive ending is more advantageous to the player than the non-inclusive ending. Since the auxiliary character is displayed as something that helps the ally character aiming for victory, it is set that the probability of winning is higher when "participation" is realized than when it is not realized. It can be said that doing is natural as a series of performances. To put it simply, the auxiliary character, which is a sub-effect element, is displayed to help the ally character, which is the main effect element, to reach a victory result (advantageous result). The player can sense that the player is closer to victory when the state included in 60 is obtained than when the state is not. It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, it is not certain that a victory result will be reached when a subsumed ending is reached. In other words, reaching the conclusion of subsumption is set to remain as a chance increase. However, it does not deny the setting that the winning result is determined when the inclusion ending is reached. Also, in this embodiment, even if a non-inclusive ending is reached, there is a possibility of reaching a winning result.

In this way, the image displacement rendering in this embodiment displays the non-standard image 62 including the sub-effect element in the non-standard area 911x generated by displacing the standard image 60 with respect to the display area 911, and finally Whether or not the sub-effect element leads to an inclusive ending included in the reference image 60 is a branching effect as to whether or not the ending is advantageous to the player.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the items related to the image displacement effect are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are combined and applied.

○ Specific example 6-1
The image displacement effect in the above embodiment is executed as part of the battle effect in which the victory of the ally character (main effect element) (reaching a predetermined situation) is advantageous to the player. However, it may be executed as part of a target effect different from such a battle effect. What is displayed as a sub-effect element included in the non-standard image 62 in the image displacement effect encourages the target effect to lead to an advantageous result (the appearance of the sub-effect element, the use of the sub-effect element, etc. , the target effect can be understood to be advantageous development for the player). In this way, when the sub-effect element reaches the subsumed ending, it becomes a natural-flowing effect form indicating that the target effect is approaching an advantageous result.

For example, an effect in which a predetermined character (main effect element) attempts to jump over a precipice is set as an advantageous result for jumping over, and a disadvantageous result for not being able to jump over it (see FIG. 26). The production similar to the object) is the target production. It is conceivable to adopt an effect form in which an image displacement effect occurs during the target effect (see FIGS. 35(a) and 35(b)) and a “jumping board” is displayed as a secondary effect element included in the non-standard image 62 . If the ending is inclusive, the character attempts to jump over the precipice using the jumping platform (see FIG. 35(c-1)), and if the ending is non-inclusive, the character jumps over the precipice without using the jumping platform. (See FIG. 35(c-2)). That is, since it is a result (a goal) advantageous to the player that the character jumps over the precipice, a "jumping board" is displayed as a means to promote this situation. To enable a player to feel as if the probability of reaching the advantageous result is increased when the result is reached.

○ Specific example 6-2
In the image displacement effect in the above embodiment, the inclusive ending is more advantageous to the player than the non-inclusive ending (the battle effect is an ending with a high probability of winning (advantageous result)). However, the reverse setting, that is, a setting in which a non-inclusive ending is more advantageous to the player than an inclusive ending may be adopted.

In the case of such a setting, in the image displacement effect, the sub-effect element that prevents the main effect element from reaching an advantageous result in a predetermined situation (in other words, the one that encourages the unfavorable result) should be displayed as If the target is a battle effect as in the above-described embodiment, a secondary effect element is displayed that indicates that the friend character (main effect element) is in a disadvantageous situation (enemy character is in an advantageous situation). For example, another character that helps the enemy character (another enemy character. In the drawing, it is indicated by adding the word "another") is displayed as a secondary effect element (see FIG. 36(b)). Reaching the end of inclusion means that another character will enter the battle (see FIG. 36(c-1)), and the ally character will be in a disadvantageous situation, making it difficult for the ally character to win. It suggests that On the other hand, reaching a non-inclusive ending means that another character does not participate in the battle (see FIG. 36(c-2)), and that a disadvantageous situation for the ally character is avoided. It can be said that this suggests that it is easier for the allied characters to win than in the case of an inclusive ending.

As explained in the above specific example 6-1, when the target effects other than the battle effects are targeted, the inclusive ending may be set to be an ending more advantageous to the player than the non-inclusive ending. can. As in Specific Example 6-1, a predetermined character (main effect element) attempts to jump over a precipice, and jumping over is set as an advantageous result, and not being able to jump over is set as a disadvantageous result. If so, for example, an item representing "oil" is displayed as a secondary effect element (see FIG. 37(b)). In the case of an inclusive ending, it is expressed that the "oil" is sprinkled on the character, making it difficult for the character to jump (see FIG. 37(c-1)). When the non-inclusive ending is reached, the "oil" is not sprinkled (see FIG. 37(c-2)), so it can be said that the character is more likely to jump than in the inclusive ending.

○ Specific example 6-3
In the displaced state of the image displacement effect, the player is prompted to operate the operation means 70 (for example, a push button; see FIG. 1) (an operation effect occurs). As described above, in the displaced state, the larger the non-reference area 911x, the closer the auxiliary effect element (assistant character) is displayed to the reference image 60. 70 shall be caused by the operation of . For example, the player is encouraged to continuously operate (repeatedly hit) the operating means 70, and each time an operation of the operating means 70 during the operation valid period is detected, the non-standard region 911x becomes smaller, and the sub-effect element becomes the standard. It is assumed that there is a possibility of a change approaching the image 60 (see FIGS. 38(b) and 38(c)). By doing so, it is possible to create an effect form that gives an impression that the player is approaching the end of inclusion by his or her own power (operation). In addition, it is assumed that a maintenance operation (long press) for maintaining the state in which the operation means 70 is operated is required, and each time a maintenance operation for a predetermined time is detected, the non-standard area 911x becomes smaller, and the auxiliary effect element is reduced. It is also possible to adopt an effect mode in which there is a possibility that a change to approach the reference image 60 will occur.

In addition, in the displaced state of the image displacement effect, if the operation of the operating means 70 is prompted as described above (the operation effect is generated) (see FIG. 39(b-2)), the operation is not prompted. (No operation effect occurs) (see FIG. 39(b-1)) is also set, and the possibility of the subsumed ending is higher when the operation effect occurs than when it does not occur. It can be a thing. Since the operation effect can be said to give the player the impression that it supports a sub-effect element (assistant character) that approaches the reference image 60 by operating the operation means 70, such a situation has occurred. The case should be set to have a higher probability of becoming a subsumed ending.

○ Specific example 6-4
As described above, the outer edge (frame) of the reference image 60 is displayed in the display area 911 in the displaced state. It is assumed that the aspect of the outer edge can change each time the image displacement effect occurs, and the aspect of the outer edge suggests the probability of reaching the subsumed ending. In a sense, the subsumed ending of the image displacement effect is whether or not the auxiliary effect element (assistant character) displayed in the non-reference area 911x in the displaced state crosses over the outer edge of the reference image 60 and enters the reference image 60. Since it can be said that it is a production that is a branch of whether or not, it can be said that making the appearance of the outer edge suggest the probability of a subsumed ending is an operation with high affinity in terms of the essence of image displacement production.

For example, as the mode of the outer edge of the reference image 60, the first mode (see FIG. 40 (b-1)) and the second mode (see FIG. 40 (b -2)) is set. The outer edge of the first aspect is said to be "thick" compared to the outer edge of the second aspect. In this manner, the thicker the outer edge is, the lower the probability that the sub-effect element (assistant character) will climb over the outer edge and enter the reference image 60 (inclusive ending) is obtained.

9) Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is by no means limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The matters described in the above embodiment can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a reel-type gaming machine, except that the configuration unique to pachinko gaming machines is used.

It is not necessary that all of the various effects and the like described in the above embodiment are executable. A configuration in which only a part of them can be executed may be adopted.

Matters related to the "big win" described in the above embodiment can be replaced with so-called "small win". For example, an effect suggesting the probability of winning a big win (reliability of a big win) can also be used to suggest the probability of winning a small win. In addition, it may be provided with a game property (a so-called "two-type game machine" game property) in which a big win can be obtained via a small win in this way (since the game itself is well known, the explanation is omitted). If it is assumed that every small win win is set to lead to the acquisition of a big win, the small win can be treated as a big win.

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

・ Means 1-1
A display device having a display area, an effect execution means for executing an effect during variation from when the decorative pattern displayed in the display area starts to change until it stops in a mode indicating the result of the lottery, and the result of the lottery is determined. a winning game executing means for executing a winning game when a winning is achieved, and a favorable opportunity image is displayed in the display area, and based on the favorable opportunity image, it is shown as if an event advantageous to the player has occurred. When the activation effect is executable and the opportunity image is displayed but the activation effect based on the opportunity image does not occur during the changing effect and the result of the lottery is a win, the winning game is in progress. A gaming machine characterized in that the activation effect is generated at .
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to realize an interesting game property in which the good opportunity image is activated during the winning game when the good opportunity image is not activated during the changing effect.

・ Means 1-2
When two or more of the opportunity images are displayed, and when the activation effect based on all of the two or more of the opportunity images displayed during the changing effect does not occur, the remaining of the above during the winning game. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein the activation effect is generated based on the good opportunity image.
By doing so, if not all of the two or more good opportunity images are activated during the effect during variation, the remaining good opportunity images are activated during the winning game.

・ Means 1-3
The winning game includes one or more unit games in which a predetermined winning area is opened until a closing condition is satisfied, and the occurrence of the activation effect during the winning game causes the activation effect to occur. The winning game indicated as if it included X unit games may be indicated to include Y unit games (where X<Y). The gaming machine according to means 1-1 or 1-2.
In this way, when the opportunity image is not activated during the effect during variation, it is possible to expect that the unit game of the winning game will increase.

・ Means 1-4
A first opportunity image and a second opportunity image are provided as the opportunity images, and the second opportunity image is better than the first opportunity image without the activation effect occurring during the changing effect. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-3, characterized in that there is a high probability that the activation effect will occur during the winning game.
By doing so, it is possible to realize a game feature in which the player will pay attention to the mode (kind) of the good opportunity image.

・ Means 2-1
A display device having a display area, and an effect execution means for executing a continuous effect including two or more unit effects, and in the continuous effect, a number image indicating the number of times the unit effect is generated is displayed in the display area. A continuous suggestion that is displayed and indicated as if the number of occurrences of the unit performance is one in a reference state in which it is not known whether the second unit performance is started and the continuous performance is executed. A gaming machine characterized in that an image may be displayed in the display area.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to make it easy to understand the suggestion that the continuous effect will occur.

・ Means 2-2
In the display area, a decorative pattern indicating the result of the lottery is displayed, and in the continuous performance, a new unit performance is started by stopping the fluctuating decorative patterns in a predetermined combination and changing again. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game is a pseudo-continuous effect.
By using the continuous suggestive image, it is possible to suggest the generation of the pseudo-continuous effect in an easy-to-understand manner immediately after the start of the variation of the decorative pattern.

・ Means 2-3
In the reference state, the continuous suggestive images are set so that they may or may not be displayed, and when the continuous suggestive images are displayed in the reference state, they are not displayed. 3. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability of occurrence of the continuous effect is higher than that of the case.
If a continuous suggestive image is displayed each time the reference state is reached, it becomes difficult to understand what the continuous suggestive image suggests. .

・ Means 2-4
The probability that the continuous effect will occur is higher when a second continuous suggestive image different from the first continuous suggestive image is displayed than when the first continuous suggestive image is displayed as the continuous suggestive image. 4. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that:
In this way, it is also possible to suggest the degree of probability that a continuous effect will occur by using the mode (kind) of the continuous suggestive images.

・ Means 3-1
A display device having a display area for displaying a decorative pattern indicating a winning lottery result, and a performance execution means for executing a performance during variation from when the decorative pattern starts to change until it stops in a mode according to the winning lottery result. , and a style control means for controlling the production style of the changing production, and until the switching point in the middle of the object changing production that is the changing production, the change one before the target changing production The pre-production style, which is the production style set in the preceding variable medium production, which is the medium production, is maintained, and is changed to the post-production style, which is the production style different from the pre-production style, with the arrival of the switching point as a trigger. A gaming machine characterized in that a mode change can be executed on the way.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to make it easier to understand changes in the presentation style.

・ Means 3-2
A change forewarning image for notifying that a change in the performance style will occur is displayed, and even after the change forewarning image is erased, the prior style is set, and after that, the switching point is reached and the previous style is set. A gaming machine according to means 3-1, characterized by changing to a rear mode.
In this way, after the change notice image predicts the occurrence of the style change, the change from the pre-style to the post-style can be actually shown, making it easy to understand that the style change has occurred.

・ Means 3-3
The gaming machine according to means 3-2, wherein the change notice image indicates the type of the presentation style that is the post style.
By doing so, even after the type of production style to be the post-style is indicated by the change notice image, the production style of the pre-style is set until the switching point is reached (the style change is It is in an incomplete state).

・ Means 4-1
A gaming machine in which a winning lottery result is notified using a plurality of types of decorative patterns displayed in a display area of a display device, wherein the target decorative patterns, which are at least part of the plurality of types of decorative patterns, Including a main element part indicating the type and a sub-element part attached to the main element part, and while the target decorative pattern is being variably displayed, the sub-element part is displayed inside the main element part It is possible to execute a specific pattern control in an outer display mode in which the sub-element part is displayed outside the main element part when the target decorative pattern is stopped or pseudo-stopped. Characteristic game machine.
According to the gaming machine, it is possible to highlight that the target decorative symbol is stopped or pseudo-stopped by performing the specific symbol control.

・ Means 4-2
When the target decorative pattern is stopped or pseudo-stopped, the outer display mode is set after the sub-element part is displayed to cover at least a part of the main element part in the covering display mode. The game machine according to the characteristic means 4-1.
By doing so, when the target decorative pattern is stopped or pseudo-stopped, the sub-element part of the target decorative pattern can be temporarily highlighted.

・ Means 4-3
Means 4 characterized in that the target decorative pattern is a part of the plurality of types of the decorative patterns, and the specific pattern control is not executed for a non-target decorative pattern which is the decorative pattern other than the target decorative pattern. -1 or the gaming machine according to means 4-2.
By doing so, the target decorative pattern can be made more conspicuous than the other decorative patterns (non-target decorative patterns).

・ Means 4-4
When the result of the win/fail lottery is a win, the winning combination composed of the decorative symbols of the same type is displayed, and the target decoration is higher than the case where the winning combination composed of the non-target decorative symbols is displayed. The gaming machine according to means 4-3 is characterized in that it is more advantageous for the player when the winning combination composed of symbols is displayed.
In this way, if the target decorative pattern is set to be more valuable to the player than the non-target decorative pattern, it is conceivable to make the "valuable" target decorative pattern stand out by the specific pattern control. .

・ Means 5-1
A display device having a display area and a performance execution for executing a specific performance as constituting a performance during variation from when the decorative pattern displayed in the display region starts to change until it stops in a mode showing the result of the lottery. and wherein the specific effect is to display a character image including two or more constituent characters in the display area, indicate whether or not the constituent characters change character by character, and display the character image. The final mode of (1) suggests the probability that the ending of the specific performance will lead to an advantageous ending that is advantageous to the player.
The gaming machine described above is capable of executing interesting presentations using character images.

・ Means 5-2
The gaming machine according to means 5-1, wherein the greater the number of said constituent characters that have changed, the higher the probability of reaching said advantageous ending.
By doing so, it becomes an effect form in which the player desires that the constituent characters change character by character for a longer period of time.

・ Means 5-3
When all the constituent characters change, the probability of reaching the advantageous ending is higher than when some of the constituent characters do not change, and when some of the constituent characters do not change , the gaming machine according to means 5-1, wherein the probability of reaching the advantageous ending is the same regardless of the number of the constituent characters that have changed.
By doing so, it becomes an easy-to-understand presentation mode in which the chance-up branch is made depending on whether or not all of the constituent characters change.

・ Means 5-4
Means 5, characterized in that the specific effect is a ready-to-win effect leading to the advantageous ending when a winning lottery result is a win, and the character image represents the title of the ready-to-win effect by the constituent characters. -1 to the gaming machine according to any one of means 5-3.
Since the title of the ready-to-win effect attracts the player's attention, it is preferable to use constituent characters representing the title.

・ Means 6-1
A display device having a display area, and an image displacement effect is executed in which a standard image is displayed in the display area, and a displaced state is displayed as if the reference image were displaced with respect to the display area. wherein the image displacement effect is such that, in the displaced state, a non-standard image including a sub-effect element is displayed in a non-standard area other than the area where the standard image is displayed in the display area. After that, the sub-effect element is included in the reference image or the non-inclusive ending is reached in which the reference image does not include the sub-effect element. A gaming machine characterized in that the other ending is set as an ending advantageous to the player.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to execute an interesting effect using the non-reference area generated by the displacement state.

・ Means 6-2
The gaming machine according to means 6-1, characterized in that, in the displaced state, the larger the non-standard region, the closer the sub effect element included in the non-standard image is displayed to the reference image.
By doing so, it is suggested that there is a possibility that the sub-rendering element will enter the reference image (that there is a possibility that the sub-rendering element will lead to an inclusive ending), so that the rendering will be easier to understand.

・ Means 6-3
The image displacement effect is generated as part of an effect set as an advantageous result for the player that a main effect element different from the secondary effect element comes into a predetermined state. , the non-standard image including the sub-effect element representing something that promotes reaching the advantageous result is displayed in the non-standard area, and the sub-effect element is included in the standard image. Means 6, characterized in that the probability of reaching the advantageous result is higher in the case of the ending than in the case of the non-inclusive ending in which the reference image does not include the secondary effect element. -1 or the gaming machine according to means 6-2.
In this way, by using a sub-effect element representing an element that promotes reaching an advantageous result, it is possible to construct a form of effect in which reaching an inclusive ending is advantageous for the player.

・ Means 6-4
The image displacement effect is a battle effect in which an ally character, which is a character on the player side displayed as the main effect element, and an enemy character facing each other fight, and the victory of the ally character is set as the advantageous result. It is characterized in that, in the displaced state, the non-standard image including the sub-effect element representing an aid to the victory of the teammate character is displayed in the non-standard area. Gaming Machine According to Means 6-3 In this way, by using a sub-effect element that expresses what promotes the victory of the ally character, the effect form in which reaching an inclusive ending is advantageous for the player (ally character) is realized. can build.

・ Means 6-5
The image displacement effect is generated as part of an effect set as an advantageous result for the player that a main effect element different from the secondary effect element comes into a predetermined state. , the non-standard image including the secondary effect element representing an obstacle to achieving the advantageous result is displayed in the non-standard area, and the non-standard image does not include the secondary effect element in the standard image. Means 6, characterized in that the possibility of reaching the advantageous result is higher in the case of an inclusive ending than in the case of the inclusive ending in which the reference image includes the sub effect element. -1 or the gaming machine according to means 6-2.
In this way, by using a sub-effect element representing an obstacle to reaching an advantageous result, it is possible to construct a form of effect in which reaching an inclusive ending is disadvantageous to the player.

・ Means 6-6
The image displacement effect is a battle effect in which an ally character, which is a character on the player side displayed as the main effect element, and an enemy character facing each other fight, and the victory of the ally character is set as the advantageous result. It is characterized in that, in the displaced state, the non-standard image including the secondary effect element representing something that hinders the victory of the teammate character is displayed in the non-standard area. Gaming Machine According to Means 6-5 In this way, by using a sub-effect element representing an impediment to the victory of the ally character, the effect form in which reaching the inclusion ending is disadvantageous to the player (ally character) is realized. can build.

1 gaming machine 10 reserved design 11 pending design during fluctuation (suspension information during fluctuation)
12 Reservation pattern before change (reservation information before change)
20 Opportunity image (21 First opportunity image 22 Second opportunity image)
30 Continuous suggestive image 32 Number of times image 40 Change notice image 50 Title image (character image)
60 reference image 62 non-reference image 911x non-reference area 70 operation means 80 decorative design 80T target decorative design 80Tm main element part 80Ts sub-element part 91 display device 911 display area

Claims (3)

a display device having a display area;
An effect execution means for executing a specific effect as constituting a change during effect from when the decorative pattern displayed in the display area starts to change until it stops in a mode indicating the result of the lottery,
with
In the specific effect, a character image including N (N is 2 or more) constituent characters is displayed in the display area,
Whether or not the constituent characters change character by character is indicated, and even if all of the N constituent characters do not change, the greater the number of constituent characters that change, the more likely the ending of the specific effect will be. A game machine characterized by a high probability of leading to an advantageous ending advantageous to a player. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein even when all of the N constituent characters do not change, an end effect is generated indicating that the constituent characters will not change any more . The specific effect is a ready-to-win effect that leads to the advantageous ending when the winning lottery result is a win,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the character image represents a title of the ready-to-win effect by means of the constituent characters.

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