JP7198527B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

A gaming machine is known that indicates the probability of winning a winning lottery result by means of numerical factors (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Patent No. 6134769

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the taste of the performance suggested by numerical elements.

A gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, includes a display device having a display area, and a specific effect leading to an advantageous ending that is advantageous to the player or a disadvantageous ending that is an ending if the advantageous ending is not reached. wherein the specific effect is, during a first period, a numerical image including numerical elements indicating the probability of reaching the advantageous ending being displayed in the display area, and the first In a second period which is a period after the period and does not reach the end, the numerical image is displayed smaller than that in the first period, and the numerical element of the numerical image changes during the second period. It is characterized by the fact that there is a case where production occurs.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the tastefulness of presentations suggested by numerical elements.

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 a customization function (object production|presentation). FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a setting confirmation function; 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; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-4; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a specific example 1-6; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing candidate modes of a pending effect; It is a figure for demonstrating the selection method of normal mode and specific suspension non-display mode. It is a flow chart describing a control example of a pending effect. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-1; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-3; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-4; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-5; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a pseudo-non-end image (shown together with the end image for comparison); It is a diagram showing a comparison between a pattern (default pattern) in which an end image is displayed in the final variation of the first special game state and a pattern in which a pseudo non-end image is displayed in the final variation. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-3; It is a figure for demonstrating left image displacement production|presentation. It is a figure for demonstrating the right image displacement production|presentation. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a middle image displacement effect; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-1; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-2; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-3 (example in which image displacement effect is applied to pseudo-continuous effect); FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a specific example 4-3 (an example in which an image displacement effect is applied to a look-ahead continuous effect); It is a figure for demonstrating specific design production|presentation (preliminary production|presentation). FIG. 28 is a diagram (continuation of FIG. 28) for explaining the specific symbol effect; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-3; It is a diagram for explaining a specific example 5-4 (application of specific symbol effect to pseudo-continuous effect). It is a diagram for explaining a specific example 5-4 (application of specific symbol effect to look-ahead continuous effect). FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-5; It is a figure for demonstrating a 1st specific production|presentation. It is a figure for demonstrating a 2nd specific production|presentation. It is a figure for demonstrating a 3rd specific production|presentation. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining specific example 6-2; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining specific example 6-3; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining specific example 6-4; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining specific example 6-5; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 6-6;

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 lottery result by combining three 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). It should be noted that the number of decorative patterns 80 (the number of decorative pattern groups 80g) constituting the combination indicating the result of the lottery is three, which is merely an example, and unless otherwise specified, the number of decorative patterns 80 may be changed as appropriate. It shall be possible to increase or decrease.

In the vicinity of the outer edge of the display area 911, an image (a so-called “small pattern” or the like) showing various information may be displayed inconspicuously (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) Customization Function and Setting Confirmation Function The gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment has a customization function. Since this type of customization function itself is well known, a detailed explanation is omitted. It is what makes it possible to change. The type and number of effects set as target effects can be changed as appropriate. As the target performance, there is a suspension performance suggesting the probability (so-called (jackpot) reliability) that the result of the lottery corresponding to the status of the suspension pattern 10 will be a big win (so-called (jackpot) reliability), a premium performance that confirms the big win when it occurs, provided in the operation means, etc. Vibration performance etc. in which the vibration function is activated (not that it always occurs every fluctuation, but a performance that you can expect a big hit by occurring) can be exemplified. The probability of occurrence of two or more types of target effects may be comprehensively changed.

As a customizing function of this kind, there is known one in which the player can arbitrarily change the degree of reliability when the target effect occurs. However, changing the reliability when the target effect occurs is substantially the same as changing the probability of occurrence of the target effect (for example, the reliability when a certain target effect occurs is substantially the same as lowering the probability of occurrence of the target effect), customization of the reliability of such target effect is also equivalent to customization of the probability of occurrence. do.

The method of customization by the player is well-known, and any method may be used, so the explanation is omitted. Customization is possible by operating the operating means (push button 70 (see FIG. 1) or cross key (not shown)) while viewing the customization image displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 4A). . In this embodiment, customization is possible during standby when the production during fluctuation is not being executed, and customization is not possible while production during fluctuation is being executed (however, customization is possible while production during fluctuation is being executed). I do not deny that it is possible). In addition, regardless of the game state (normal game state, first special game state, second special game state), customization is possible during standby.

In this embodiment, it is possible to change the occurrence probabilities of three types of target effects A to C. FIG. The target effects A to C are effects that can occur in any game state (normal game state, first special game state, second special game state). That is, it can occur even if the lottery probability is low (probability of big win is about 1/319) or high (probability of big win is about 1/100). Note that an effect that occurs only in one of the low-probability state and the high-probability state may be provided as an effect targeted by the customization function, but this effect is not targeted by the setting confirmation function, which will be detailed later.

As for the target effect A, the occurrence probability can be selected from "normal"/"high". For the target effect B, the occurrence probability can be selected from "low"/"normal". As for the target effect C, the probability of occurrence can be selected from among "low"/"normal"/"high" (see FIG. 4(b)). The higher the probability of occurrence, the higher the probability that the target effect will occur in the effect during variation (hit variation) that finally becomes a big win. Also, the higher the probability of occurrence, the lower the reliability of the big hit of the target effect.

All of the object effects A to C are initially set to "normal" (see FIG. 4(b)). When a predetermined reset condition is established, any target effect is set to "normal". Power OFF/ON is set as one of the reset conditions. Therefore, when the amusement arcade opens (so-called first thing in the morning), it is normal to be in the initial setting. In addition, when the transition to the standby state occurs, an effect asking the player whether or not to use the initial setting occurs, and if the player indicates the intention to use the initial setting, it is assumed that the above reset condition is satisfied, and all operations are performed. Initialize the target effect.

In addition, as described above, the occurrence probability of the target effect can be changed in any game state. However, the occurrence probability of each setting may be the same regardless of the game state, or the occurrence probability of each setting may differ depending on the game state. For example, when the target effect A is "normal", the occurrence probability of the target effect A may differ between the high probability state and the low probability state. It is only necessary that the probability of occurrence of the target effect A is higher when the target effect A is set to “high” than when the target effect A is set to “normal” (if the relative high-low relationship is satisfied, Well), the probability of occurrence when "normal" in low probability state and the probability of occurrence when "normal" in high probability state may be different, or "high" in low probability state The probability of occurrence in the case of the high probability state and the probability of occurrence in the case of "high" in the high probability state may be different. Similarly, other target effects may be those that satisfy the relative high-low relationship with "normal" as a reference.

In the present embodiment, the customization function is used in the low-probability state when a specified condition that can be established on the premise that a transition from the normal game state, which is a low-probability state, to the first special game state, which is a high-probability state, occurs. A setting confirmation function that asks the player whether or not to maintain the current setting that has been set in the high-probability state is developed. A jackpot won in a normal game state is generally called a "first hit", and the setting confirmation function is activated when the "first hit" is a special jackpot (see FIG. 5(a)). That's what it means. The setting confirmation function is expressed before the first special game state is started.

In this embodiment, during the special jackpot game that is the first win (ending period of the special jackpot), the display area 911 asks "Do you want to keep the current customization?" is presented (see FIG. 5(b)). The player selects one of the options within the time limit by operating the push button 70 or the cross key. When "YES" is selected, the first special game state is started while maintaining the occurrence probability (current setting) of the target effects A to C set in the normal game state, and "NO" is selected. is selected, all of the occurrence probabilities of the target effects A to C are set to the initial setting ("normal"), and the first special game state is started (see FIG. 5(c). Note that , "○○ Rush" is the name of the first special game state).

It is preferable to clearly indicate that the player is asked whether to maintain the current settings, and if "NO" is selected, the initial settings (default) will be used (see FIG. 5(b)). In Fig. 5(b), the message "reset if no" is displayed). This is because there is a possibility that the player will not know what kind of processing will be performed when "NO" is selected if there is no explanation for the case where "NO" is selected. By doing so, in effect, you have two options: "maintain the current settings" and "change to the initial settings."

The reason for expressing such a setting confirmation function is as follows. Usually, the player starts the game in a normal game state (low probability state), but when the customization function is installed, the probability of occurrence of the target effect (high or low probability of occurrence) is set to the player's preference. Play with the aim of winning a jackpot. However, if you win a special jackpot and move to the first special game state (high probability state), even in the high probability state, the probability of occurrence of a similar target effect (high or low probability of occurrence) is not necessarily your preference. No. Since the probability of winning a jackpot is literally high in the high-probability state, the player may want to set the occurrence probability of the target effect based on this. In addition, in the normal game state, it is impossible to predict when the jackpot will be won, and when the special jackpot is won, the jackpot game will be started immediately, so the shift to the first special game state is taken into account. There is no opportunity to customize In particular, in this embodiment, customization is not possible while the effect during fluctuation is being executed, so even if the fluctuation is expected to be a big hit, during that fluctuation (the first special game state can be transferred (in anticipation of the ) can not be customized).

Based on such a situation, before shifting to the first special game state (high probability state) (during the special jackpot game), the player is asked whether to maintain the current setting or to make the initial setting.

Since the setting confirmation function asks whether to maintain the current settings, the player who sees it knows that the current settings will be maintained even in the first special game state if nothing is done. In other words, it is an opportunity to know that the customization done in the normal game state is also valid in the first special game state (In some cases, customization done in the normal game state is effective only in the normal game state. Since there is a possibility that the player is thinking, it is also an opportunity to correct that thinking). It should be noted that there may be players who do not like to maintain the current settings or to use the initial settings. Do it. The appearance of the setting confirmation function also triggers the player to perform customization again in a high probability state.

In particular, the first special game state (high probability state) in the present embodiment is a predetermined number of times (150 times in the present embodiment) that ends in a row (so-called ST state), the first special Winning a jackpot in the game state (winning a jackpot before shifting to the normal game state after failing a predetermined number of times in a row) is not guaranteed. If the next big hit such as the so-called variable loop machine is virtually promised, the frequency of occurrence of the target effect in the high probability state may not be so noticeable, but with the ST machine like this embodiment If so, winning a jackpot in a high-probability state is extremely important for the player's profit, so there is a risk that the player will become frustrated if the frequency of occurrence of the target effect is too high or too low. Therefore, it can be said that the manifestation of the setting confirmation function has great significance in giving the player an opportunity to review the customization in the first special game state.

It should be noted that there is known a customization function that allows the player to adjust elements other than the occurrence probability of effects, for example, the game environment such as sound volume and light intensity. shall not be covered. In other words, the game environment is maintained even if the game state changes if the player does not change it at his or her own will. do not ask).

Specific examples in which the items related to the customization function and the setting confirmation function 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 1-1
The setting confirmation function in the above embodiment asks the player whether or not to maintain the current settings when a specified condition is established, and if the current settings are not selected, the initial settings (default) are made. However, it is only an example that the settings in the case where "maintain current settings" is not selected are set as initial settings. For example, a setting suitable for the first special game state (high probability state) (high probability state exclusive customization prepared in advance) is prepared, and if maintenance of the current setting is not selected, the special customization is be set (see FIG. 6).

Even in the case of this example, it is preferable to clearly indicate what kind of customization will be done when NO is selected (in FIG. given an explicit example).

○ Specific example 1-2
In the above embodiment, it was explained that the setting confirmation function is expressed (without exception) when the transition from the low probability state (normal game state) to the high probability state (first special game state) occurs, but the low probability state Whether or not the player has customized the target effect in (normal game state) is one of the conditions for the setting confirmation function to appear. Specifically, when all the occurrence probabilities of the target effects (target effects A to C in the above embodiment) are the default settings ("normal") (when all are default settings and the special jackpot is won ), the stipulated conditions are not established, and even if a transition from a low probability state (normal game state) to a high probability state (first special game state) occurs, the player can decide whether to maintain the current setting. It is assumed that the image asking is not displayed (see FIG. 7(b-2)). In other words, if all of the occurrence probabilities of the target effects (target effects A to C in the above embodiment) are not set to the initial setting ("normal"), the current setting as described in the above embodiment is maintained. This means that an image asking the player whether or not is displayed (see FIG. 7(b-1)).

When the probability of occurrence of all target effects in the normal game state is set to the initial setting, there is a high probability that the player wants to play the game with the normal setting, and there is no need to bother to maintain the current setting. , the setting confirmation function may not be expressed.

○ Specific example 1-3
Suppose that when the low probability state (normal game state) transitions to the high probability state (first special game state), the setting confirmation function is activated and it is selected not to maintain the current setting (see FIG. 8(a) ). In other words, it is assumed that the player wishes to play in the high probability state without maintaining the customization in the low probability state. In this case, when a transition from a high-probability state to a low-probability state occurs (returns to a low-probability state), the same settings as the above-mentioned current settings (customization same as the customization at the end of the low-probability state) (refer to FIG. 8(d)). In the case of this example, the current settings (contents of customization (contents of FIG. 8(a))) when shifting from the low probability state to the high probability state are stored in the storage means (not shown). be done.

There is a high probability that the customization performed by the player in the low-probability state (pre-change state) was customization on the premise of playing the game in the low-probability state. Based on this, when returning to the low probability state from the high probability state (post-change state), the same customization as at the end of the previous low probability state (when the setting confirmation function appears). By doing so, when the high-probability state ends and the state shifts to the low-probability state, there is no need to re-customize the player's preference according to the low-probability state, which contributes to the player's convenience.

In the case of this example, when it is decided that the high-probability state ends and shifts to the low-probability state (after the state of FIG. 8(c)), the low-probability before shifting to the high-probability state It is preferable that the player is informed that the customization set in the state is restored (see the display of "Revert customization" in FIG. 8(d)).

○ Specific example 1-4
In the above embodiment, the setting confirmation function is activated when transitioning from the low-probability state to the high-probability state. , the stipulated condition can be satisfied when the transition from the pre-change state to the post-change state occurs, but the setting may be reversed. In other words, if the high-probability state is the "pre-change state" and the low-probability state is the "post-change state", the stipulated condition may be satisfied when the transition from the high-probability state to the low-probability state occurs. The setting confirmation function may be activated when the prescribed condition is met (see FIG. 9A). Since the player may not necessarily want to maintain the customization in the high-probability state (occurrence probability of the target effect) even in the low-probability state, the current setting (customization in the high-probability state) is maintained even in the low-probability state. It is configured such that the player is asked whether or not.

○ Specific example 1-5
It may be configured such that the setting confirmation function may be expressed even when transitioning from the second special game state (low probability/high base state) to the first special game state (high probability/high base state), It may be configured so that it is not expressed. Since the second special game state is also a low probability state, it is not necessary for the player to ask whether to maintain the current setting when shifting from the second special game state to the first special game state. If you think that it contributes to the convenience of the system, the former configuration should be used. On the other hand, the first special game state is the same high base state as the second special game state (in the above embodiment, it is also the same in that it is a state to hit to the right) and is more advantageous than the normal game state. Since it is the same in terms of the state, if it is thought that there is no need to ask the player whether to maintain the current setting, the latter setting may be used.

In addition, the configuration may be such that the setting confirmation function may be activated even when shifting from the normal game state to the second special game state, or may be configured not to be activated. The transition from the normal game state to the second special game state is the transition from the low base state to the high base state (in the above embodiment, it is also the transition from the left-handed state to the right-handed state), and the game mode changes greatly. Therefore, if you think that you should ask whether the current setting should be maintained, the former configuration should be used. On the other hand, since the second special game state is also the same low probability state as the normal game state, if it is considered that there is no need to ask the player whether or not to maintain the current setting, the latter. You can set it like At least when the special game state (high base state) is started, it is not known whether it is the first special game state (high probability state) or the second special game state (low probability state). It is conceivable to provide a game property in which such a situation can occur (a game property that allows the player to anticipate and enjoy the high probability state by making it impossible for the player to clearly discriminate). If such a game is provided, regardless of whether it is the first special game state (high probability state) or the second special game state (low probability state), from the normal game state to the special It is preferable that the setting confirmation function is activated at the time of transition to the game state. Although the setting confirmation function is expressed when shifting to the first special game state (high probability state), the setting confirmation function is not expressed when shifting to the second special game state (low probability state). This is because whether or not the special game state is a high-probability state can be determined by whether or not the setting confirmation function is activated.

○ Specific example 1-6
In the above embodiment, it was explained that the setting confirmation function is activated only when the transition from the low-probability state to the high-probability state occurs (that is, at the time of the "first hit"), but in the high-probability state The setting confirmation function may be expressed also when the special jackpot is won. That is, in the case of a jackpot (see FIG. 10(a)) that is won in a high probability state, and after the jackpot game ends, the state shifts to a high probability state again (see FIG. 10(c)) (so-called consecutive game ), the setting confirmation function may also be set (see FIG. 10(b)).

For example, a player who has not experienced a high-probability state (rarely) may not know what kind of customization (occurrence probability of the target effect) is suitable for playing the game. Also, there is a possibility that the player will want to play with a different customization during the so-called Renso. In order to contribute to the player's convenience, the player is asked whether or not to maintain the current setting even when winning a jackpot that shifts from a high probability state to a high probability state again. do.

4) Specific pending non-display mode (special mode)
The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is equipped with a specific hold non-display mode as a target of the customization function (a setting selectable by the player). The specific pending non-display mode is a kind of customization in which the target effect is a pending effect. The pending effect suggests the reliability of the winning lottery result (corresponding winning lottery result) corresponding to the pending design 10 depending on the mode of the pending design 10 .

In the reserved effect, the reserved pattern 10 is normal (a mode in the normal state; hereinafter sometimes referred to as a normal mode. Even with the reserved pattern 10 in the normal mode, the corresponding success or failure lottery result may be a big hit. In the drawing, there is no mark. It is a production that suggests that the reliability of the corresponding success or failure lottery result has increased by becoming a special mode different from the circle). It should be noted that the pending effect in the present embodiment means that the reserved pattern 10 in a special mode (different from the normal mode) is displayed. In addition to changing from a normal mode to any special mode or changing from one special mode to another special mode, it is displayed in a special mode from the beginning (immediately after obtaining the corresponding lottery information). It shall be included in the pending performance.

In this embodiment, four types of first special mode to fourth special mode are set as candidates for the special mode (mode indicating that the reliability of the jackpot is higher than that of the normal mode). The first candidate mode 10a is "blue" (see FIG. 11(a)), the second candidate mode 10b is "green" (see FIG. 11(b)), and the third candidate mode 10c is "red" (see FIG. 11(c)). )), and the fourth candidate mode 10d presents the color of “rainbow” (see FIG. 11(d)) (in the drawing, the color is represented by the letters in the circle). When arranging in descending order of the jackpot reliability of the response lottery result, it becomes "blue", "green", "red", and "rainbow". Also, when the reserved symbol 10 becomes a "rainbow", it is determined that the result of the corresponding lottery will be a big win (reliability of the big win=100%). In addition, the basic form of the reserved pattern 10 may change according to the so-called stage, etc., but even if any stage is set, the part representing the above "color" is included. Then, it is preferable to make it possible to grasp in which mode the reserved pattern 10 is.

While the effect during variation is being executed, various effect images are displayed, and the mode of the effect image suggests the degree of reliability. It can be said that it is a suggestive performance.

The above candidate modes are divided into one or two or more modes that belong to the specific category and one or more modes that do not belong to the specific category (hereafter, those that do not belong to the specified category are referred to as "non-specified categories"). partitioned. In this embodiment, "red" (third candidate mode 10c) and "rainbow" (fourth candidate mode 10d) belong to the specific category, and "blue" (first candidate mode 10a) and "green" (second candidate mode) Aspect 10b) does not belong to the specific category (see FIG. 11). As for the reliability of the corresponding lottery results, all the candidate modes belonging to the specific category have a higher jackpot reliability than any of the candidate modes belonging to the non-specific category.

In this embodiment, the player selects either a normal mode or a specific hold non-display mode (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a "special mode" in contrast to the "normal mode") as the production mode related to the hold production. It is possible to

In the state where the normal mode is set, the reserved symbol 10 can be any one of the first candidate mode 10a to the fourth candidate mode 10d. In other words, in the normal mode, the reserved pattern 10 can be any of "blue", "green", "red", and "rainbow", and the color suggests the reliability of the corresponding success or failure lottery result. A pending effect may occur.

In the state where the specific reservation non-display mode (special mode) is set, the reservation pattern 10 can be in a mode belonging to the specific division, but it becomes a mode that does not belong to the specific division (a mode that belongs to the non-specific division) never. In other words, in the special mode, the reserved symbol 10 can be either "red" or "rainbow", but never "blue" or "green".

By using the customization function, the player can switch from one of the normal mode and the special mode to the other. Any specific method may be used. In this embodiment, mode switching can be performed as shown in FIG. When the pending effect is set as a customization target (target effect) and "normal" is selected for the pending effect, the normal mode is entered. In addition, "low reliability suspension non-display mode" is presented as one of the items (options) when "low" (occurrence probability lower than "normal") is selected for the suspension effect. When the "low-reliability pending non-display mode" is selected, it becomes a special mode, and the "blue" and "green" pending symbols 10 belonging to the non-specific category are no longer displayed. In other words, the wording of the "low-reliability pending non-display mode" means that one or two or more of the multiple (four in this embodiment) candidate modes with the lowest reliability are "hidden". It indicates that Note that the items (options) other than the "low-reliability pending non-display mode" (special mode) may be of any kind, so description thereof will be omitted. A configuration in which items other than the "low-reliability pending non-display mode" (special mode) are not provided (a configuration in which a special mode is inevitably selected when "low" is selected) may be adopted.

It is only an example that the name representing the above special mode is "low-reliability pending non-display mode". In the case of the "low-reliability pending non-display mode", although it can be understood that relatively low-reliability candidate modes are hidden, it is not known specifically which candidate modes are hidden. A candidate mode for non-display may be specified, such as "blue/green reserved non-display mode". Alternatively, it may be possible to indicate that the candidate modes (modes belonging to a specific category) that may be displayed, such as "red pending or higher limited mode", and that the other modes are not displayed.

The content of the pending effect and whether or not to execute it are controlled approximately as follows by the effect control means (not shown) An example is provided in FIG. 13). A performance control means for controlling a pending performance determines whether a pending pattern 10 (target pending pattern) is set as a special mode based on the result of the correspondence lottery regardless of whether the normal mode is set or the special mode is set. , and, if a special mode is to be used, it is determined which of the candidate modes (one of "blue", "green", "red", and "rainbow") (holding mode determination) ("S1" in Fig. 13). In addition, since the method itself of determining the aspect of the reserved design 10 based on the correspondence success/failure lottery result is well-known, detailed description is omitted. Any method may be used as long as the reliability of the matching lottery result is determined so as to satisfy the above-described relationship.

When the normal mode is set (“S2: YES” in FIG. 13), a suspension effect is generated according to the determination of the suspension mode (“S3” in FIG. 13). Therefore, in the normal mode, the reserved pattern 10 can be any of "blue", "green", "red", and "rainbow", and in this order, the reliability of the corresponding lottery result becomes high.

On the other hand, when the special mode is set (“S2: NO” in FIG. 13), the mode determined by the pending mode determination is “blue” or “green” (“S4: YES” in FIG. 13). ), the pending effect is not generated (the determined pending effect is invalidated) (“S5” in FIG. 13). Not generating a pending effect means that the pending pattern 10 is not changed in the normal mode. On the other hand, when the mode determined by the suspension mode determination is "red" or "rainbow" ("S4: NO" in Fig. 13), a suspension effect is generated according to the determination ("S6" in Fig. 13).

In this way, regardless of whether the normal mode is set or the special mode is set, the mode is determined according to the result of the correspondence lottery, so the pending pattern 10 is "red" or "rainbow" mode The jackpot reliability of the corresponding success/failure lottery result in the case of (a mode belonging to a specific category) does not change in either the normal mode or the special mode. "Rainbow" is a form of jackpot confirmation (reliability = 100%), so it is natural, but the "red" jackpot reliability (≠ 100%) is also normal mode or special mode. are the same.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of candidate modes are set as the chance-up mode of the pending design 10 displayed when the pending effect occurs. When it is set, among the plurality of types of candidate modes, the reserved symbols 10 of modes with relatively low reliability (modes that do not belong to the specific category) will not be displayed. Depending on the player, there is a possibility that the display frequency of the reserved symbols 10 with a low reliability (a mode in which the result of the matching lottery is relatively often lost) increases, so there is a possibility that the above specific reserved non-reserved By preparing a display mode (special mode), it is possible to suppress the deterioration of interest.

Specific examples in which the items related to the specific hold non-display mode (special mode) 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 2-1
Although it was explained that the effect image targeted for the special mode (normal mode) in the above embodiment is the reserved pattern 10, if a plurality of types of candidate modes with different degrees of reliability are set, other effects You may apply the idea demonstrated in the said embodiment about an image.

For example, it is assumed that a character image representing a predetermined character may be displayed as the effect image. The mode of the character image (for example, the color of the clothes worn by the character) is "white" by default. ” has the lowest reliability, and “rainbow” has the highest reliability). Among them, "red" and "rainbow" belong to the specific category (see FIG. 14). Any of the three aspects can be displayed when the normal mode is set. When the special mode is set, "red" and "rainbow" can be displayed, but "blue" is not displayed ("blue" as a chance up is not generated). By doing so, the "blue" character image, which has a relatively low degree of reliability, will not be displayed.

○ Specific example 2-2
In the above embodiment, it was explained that among the four types of candidate modes, "red" and "rainbow" belong to the specific category, and the other "blue" and "green" belong to the non-specific category. The way of dividing is only an example, and it is sufficient that all the candidate modes belonging to the specific category have a higher jackpot reliability than any of the candidate modes belonging to the non-specific category. For example, in the configuration in which four types of candidate modes are set as in the above embodiment, "green", "red", and "rainbow" may belong to the specific category, and "blue" may belong to the non-specific category. In this case, when the special mode is set, the pending performance of the "blue" pending symbol 10 does not occur.

○ Specific example 2-3
In the above-described embodiment, the candidate modes belonging to the specific category are relatively high-reliability modes (“red” and “rainbow”), and in the state in which the special mode is set, the reserved pattern 10 does not belong to the specific category. Although it has been explained that the low-reliability candidate modes (“blue” and “green”) are not set, the opposite setting may be made. That is, relatively low-reliability candidate modes (“blue” and “green”) belong to the specific category, and in the state where the special mode is set, the reserved pattern 10 does not belong to the specific category and has a relatively high reliability. The configuration is such that there is no candidate mode (“red” or “rainbow”) (see FIG. 15).

By doing as in this example, assuming that the normal mode is set, the "red" and "rainbow" pending effects will occur. A game property is realized in which no pending performance is generated (the pending pattern 10 remains in the normal mode). Therefore, a player who wants to play in an environment where he can expect a big win even if the pending effect does not occur can select the special mode (selecting the special mode allows the player to enjoy the so-called "chance pending" game characteristics. can be prevented).

○ Specific example 2-4
As in the above-described embodiment and specific example 2-3, it is not necessary to classify whether or not a device belongs to a specific category based on the degree of reliability of the matching success/failure lottery result. For example, it is assumed that the candidate mode belonging to the specific category is "red" and the others ("blue", "green", and "rainbow") do not belong to the specific category. That is, the candidate modes that do not belong to the specific section (belong to the non-specific section) may include those with higher reliability than the candidate modes that belong to the specific section (see FIG. 16). In this case, in the state in which the special mode is set, the reserved design 10 is a configuration that does not become a candidate mode other than "red" (special mode is non-red) displayed mode).

○ Specific example 2-5
In the above embodiment, when the special mode is set, the reserved pattern 10 of the candidate mode ("blue" or "green" in the above embodiment) that does not belong to the specific category (belongs to the non-specific category) is displayed. Although it was explained that there is no, even if the special mode is set, only when the corresponding success or failure lottery result is a big hit, the reserved design 10 may be a candidate mode belonging to the non-specific category. and Specifically, in the state in which the special mode is set, although the reserved pattern 10 for which the corresponding success or failure lottery result is lost is not considered as a candidate mode belonging to the non-specific category, the corresponding success or failure lottery result is a big hit. The reserved pattern 10 is configured to be a candidate mode belonging to a non-specific category.

By doing as in this example, even though the special mode is set, when the reserved design 10 becomes a candidate mode belonging to the non-specific section ("blue" or "green" in the above embodiment), An interesting game property is realized in which it is determined that the lottery result corresponding to the reserved symbol 10 will result in a big win (see FIG. 17). A player who has set the special mode will think that the reserved pattern 10 will not change to a mode such as "blue" or "green", so the occurrence of a change to the mode will cause the player to It will be a production form that gives a surprise (the joy of a big win comes after the surprise).

○ Specific example 2-6
In the above-described embodiment, it was explained that the candidate mode of the pending symbol 10 (effect image) includes the "rainbow" mode in which it is determined that the corresponding success or failure lottery result will be a big hit. The jackpot determination mode may be excluded (excluded from the control target depending on whether the special mode is set).

A candidate mode in which a big win is guaranteed occurs as a so-called premium effect, and is distinct from a candidate mode in which a big win is not guaranteed (candidate mode in which the jackpot reliability is ≠ 100%). Therefore, after excluding such candidate modes, it is divided into those belonging to the specific category and those not belonging to the specific category, and in the situation where the special mode is set, only the items belonging to the specific category are displayed. It may be controlled.

5) Pseudo-non-end image The first special game state (high probability/high base state) in this embodiment is the most advantageous game state for the player, and it is desirable for the player not to end it (hereinafter referred to as such state is sometimes referred to as a target state). When the first special game state, which is the target state, ends and shifts to the normal game state, the end image 21 (see FIG. 18A) is displayed in the display area 911 (in this embodiment, the display area 911 displayed throughout). The end image 21 in this embodiment includes a target character 23 representing the target state and an end character 24 representing that the target state ends. In the present embodiment, the first special game state, which is the target state, is called "○○ rush", so the characters "○○ rush" are displayed as the target characters 23 . A character (character string) of “END” is displayed as the end character 24 . By displaying the end image 21 including the target character 23 and the end character 24, the player understands that the first special game state will end. The ending image 21 also includes a background portion 26B that is the background of the target character 23 and the ending character 24 . The background portion 26B is displayed in the entire display area 911, and the target character 23 and the end character 24 are displayed so as to overlap in front of the background portion 26B. In addition, in the drawing, the background portion 26B is represented as a single white color for the sake of easy understanding of the drawing.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a pseudo non-end image 22 (see FIG. 18B), which is an image different from the end image 21, may be displayed in the display area 911 (in the present embodiment, the entire display area 911 is Is displayed). The pseudo non-end image 22 is an image similar to the end image 21 to the extent that it can be made to look like the end image 21 (the player may mistake it for the end image 21). The pseudo non-end image 22 includes the same target character 23 (characters of "○○ rush") as the end image 21, and a continuation character 25 representing that the target state continues. The continuation character 25 is a character representing that the target state continues. In this embodiment, a character (character string) of “continued” is displayed as the continuation character 25 . In other words, the pseudo-non-end image 22 is common to the end image 21 in that it includes the target character 23, but differs from the end image 21 in that it includes the continuation character 25 that differs from the end character 24 (pseudo-non-end image 22 does not contain the ending character 24, and the ending image 21 does not contain the continuation character 25). The pseudo-non-display image also includes a background portion 26B that is the background of the target character 23 and the continuation character 25. FIG. The background portion 26B is displayed in the entire display area 911, and the target character 23 and the continuation character 25 are displayed so as to overlap in front of the background portion 26B. The background portion 26B of the pseudo non-end image 22 has exactly the same aspect (color) as the background portion 26B of the end image 21 . In addition, in the drawing, the background portion 26B is represented as a single white color for the sake of easy understanding of the drawing.

Comparing the final image 21 and the pseudo-non-final image 22, they have the following relationship. The target character 23 of the end image 21 and the target character 23 of the pseudo-non-end image 22 have the same display position, size, and font. Since both target characters 23 are the characters "○○ RUSH", if the two images are overlapped so that the outer edges are matched, the target character 23 of the end image 21 and the target character 23 of the pseudo-non-end image 22 will be different. overlaps snugly.

The end character 24 (END) of the end image 21 and the continuation character 25 (continued) of the pseudo-non-end image 22 are both three characters, and the positions, sizes, and fonts of the characters are all the same. Unlike the target character 23, the character strings are different, so even if the two images are overlapped so that the outer edges are matched, they will not match exactly, but it is assumed that one of the end character 24 and the continuation character 25 is replaced with the other. In this case, the end image 21 and the pseudo-non-end image 22 (including the background portion 26B) have the same aspect. More specifically, both the end image 21 and the pseudo-non-end image 22 are digital images created by a computer. The pseudo-non-finished image 22 is obtained by rewriting the character "Z" and the character "D" to the character "ku" (rewritten without changing the position, size and font).

It should be noted that the position where the end character 24 is displayed and the position and size where the continuation character 25 is displayed do not need to be exactly the same. It's good if you have a relationship that allows you to do so. For example, as in this embodiment, if both the end character 24 and the continuation character 25 are positioned below the widthwise center of the target character 23 and are displayed with approximately the same size, the end character 24 and the continuation character 25 are replaced with the other, the end image 21 and the pseudo non-end image 22 are in a matching relationship. Also, matching the fonts may be anything as long as it can be recognized that the fonts of both characters match from the player's point of view. It is preferable to use a special font (a font that can be easily distinguished from others) rather than a general font such as Gothic or Mincho.

Such an end image 21 or a pseudo-end image 22 is displayed during the last change effect (final change of ST) of the first special game state (target state). Since the first special game state in the present embodiment ends by being lost 150 times in a row, after the end of the special jackpot game, 149 times in a row after the first special game state is started. Appears during the 150th shift after being out. Hereinafter, the lottery result corresponding to the final change may be referred to as the final lottery result.

When the final lottery result is a loss, the end image 21 is always displayed during the final change. Specifically, a combination indicating that the decorative pattern 80 is lost (a lost combination) is a pseudo stop (a state in which the player seems to be stopped but is not completely stopped. For example, it shakes slightly. 19(a)), the end image 21 is displayed (see FIG. 19(b-1)). Triggered by the display of the end image 21, the pseudo-stopped decorative pattern 80 is displayed small near the outer edge of the display area 911, and after a while, it completely stops at the misaligned combination, and the final variation ends (Fig. 19(c-1)). After that, it shifts to the normal game state.

On the other hand, when the final winning lottery result is a big win, the false end image 22 may be displayed during the final variation. Specifically, after the decorative pattern 80 is falsely stopped due to a mis-combination (see FIG. 19A), a pseudo non-finish image 22 is displayed (at the time when the decorative symbol 80 is mis-combined and pseudo-stopped, the end image is displayed). 21 and pseudo-non-end image 22 are displayed (see FIG. 19(b-2)). The decorative patterns 80 do not stop completely as they are, but a predetermined performance (hereinafter referred to as a reverse performance) is generated, and the combination of the decorative patterns 80 indicating that the final win/fail lottery result is a jackpot (hit combination) is decorated. The pattern 80 completely stops and the final variation ends (see FIG. 19(c-2)). Since the jackpot won in the first special game state is the special jackpot, after the special jackpot game ends, the state shifts to the first special game state again. In other words, the pseudo-non-end image 22 continues without the first special game state (target state) ending (it should be noted that, as in the present embodiment, after the jackpot game ends, the target state is shifted to the first special game state again. It is assumed that what is done is also a kind of "continuation".That is, the first special game again without transitioning to a game state (a state of playing with the aim of winning a jackpot) different from the first special game state which is the target state This is what is displayed when the status is set to "Continue").

It should be noted that when the final lottery result is a jackpot, the false end image 22 may always be displayed in the final variation, or if the false end image 22 is displayed, the end image 21 may be displayed. It may be a setting that is sometimes displayed. In the case of the latter setting, after the end image 21 is displayed, the above-described reversal effect is generated, and a pattern is generated in which it is announced that the final winning lottery result is a big win. good.

As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment normally (default) displays the end image 21 to indicate that the first special game state (target state) ends, but the end image 21 may be displayed, and when the pseudo end image 22 is displayed, the first special game state continues. It is interesting that only a limited number of players can quickly know the continuation of the first special game state.

In addition, since the pseudo-non-end image 22 is obtained by replacing the end character 24 of the end image 21 with the continuation character 25, the configuration of the entire image is similar, and it is difficult to notice that the pseudo-non-end image 22 is displayed. It is. For example, if the final image 21 to which some image component is added is set as a pseudo-non-final image 22 (a pseudo-non-final image=final image+α), the existence of the image component (+α) is conspicuous. , the player is likely to notice that the pseudo-end image 22 (an image different from the normal image) is displayed. Similarly, only a specific player will notice the display of the pseudo non-end image 22 (not all players will notice the display of the pseudo non-end image 22). Also, since the character indicating the end of the first special game state is replaced with the character indicating continuation, the end image 21 indicates "end" and the pseudo-non-end image 22 indicates "continue". The original function of the image to notify whether the

In particular, in this embodiment, since the font of the end character 24 and the font of the continuation character 25 are the same, the difference between the end character 24 and the continuation character 25 is inconspicuous. I can say.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the end character 24 (END) and the continuation character 25 (continue) are the same three characters. A situation in which a difference appears in the balance of the entire image due to the difference, and the player notices that the pseudo non-end image 22 is displayed does not occur. It should be noted that since the continuation character 25 in this embodiment is "tsuzuku", it is possible to use kanji characters to express the same meaning as "tsuzuku". are the same three characters as the ending character 24, "END".

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the items related to the above-described pseudo-non-end image 22 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, it has been explained that the fake end image 22 is made to resemble the end image 21 as much as possible in order to create a situation in which it is difficult for the player to notice that the fake end image 22 is displayed. If you want the player to notice the display of the pseudo non-end image 22, for example, the following may be done.

In the above embodiment, it was explained that the font of the end character 24 and the continuation character 25 is the same, but the font may be made different to make the difference between the end image 21 and the pseudo-non-end image 22 a little more conspicuous.

In the above embodiment, it was explained that the end character 24 and the continuation character 25 have the same size.

In the above embodiment, the display positions of the end character 24 and the continuation character 25 are the same, but the display positions may be made different to make the difference between the end image 21 and the pseudo-non-end image 22 a little more conspicuous.

In the above embodiment, the end character 24 and the continuation character 25 have the same number of characters. However, it is maintained that the end character 24 represents "end" of the target state and the continuation character 25 represents "continuation" of the target state. Note that examples (different character strings) of the end character 24 and the continuation character 25 described in the above embodiment are as follows. Examples of the end character 24 include "end", "end", "end", "end", "FIN", and "FINISH". Examples of the continuation character 25 include "continued", "continued", "continued", "not yet", "next", "next time", and the like.

○ Specific example 3-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the target state in which the continuation is indicated by the display of the pseudo-non-end image 22 (the end is indicated by the display of the end image 21) is the first special game state. Any other state may be the target state as long as it is a desirable (advantageous) state for . It is desirable for the player to "continue" in order to surprise and delight the player by displaying the pseudo-non-end image 22 at the timing when the end image 21 would normally be displayed. A state may be set as a target state.

○ Specific example 3-3
As shown in FIG. 20, along with the end image 21 (see FIG. 20(a)) and the pseudo-non-end image 22 (see FIG. 20(b)), it is obtained by shifting to the first special game state (target state). A result image 29 (result image) representing information such as profit may be displayed. Since this type of result image 29 itself is known, detailed description thereof will be omitted. As the information represented by the result image 29, the number of jackpots won in the first special game state after the first win (special jackpot) (so-called number of consecutive games). may not be present), or the total number of prize balls obtained during the so-called continuous state. Of course, the contents shown by the result image 29 are different each time (the result image 29 is not part of the end image 21 or the pseudo non-end image 22).

Incidentally, when the first special game state ends, the result image 29 is displayed together with the end image 21, and the result represented by the result image 29 is the "fact" (actually the first (because the special game state ends). On the other hand, when the first special game state continues, the result image 29 is displayed together with the pseudo-non-end image 22, but the result represented by the result image 29 is "temporary" (only representing the current situation). ) (because the first special game state will continue thereafter).

Even if the pseudo-non-end image 22 is displayed, the result image 29 is displayed together (see FIG. 20(b)) to determine whether the first special game state (target state) ends. Such an impression is strengthened. In other words, it is possible to make it more difficult for the player to notice that the pseudo-non-end image 22 is displayed.

○ Specific example 3-4
It has been explained that the pseudo non-end image 22 is displayed when the target state (first special game state) continues without ending, but it can be displayed even when the target state ends good too. That is, when the pseudo-non-end image 22 is displayed than when the end image 21 is displayed, the target image is more likely to continue without being terminated. The setting does not necessarily mean that the state will continue.

If the continuation character 25 included in the pseudo non-end image 22 is set so that it is not necessarily continued even if the pseudo non-end image 22 is displayed in this way, the continuation character 25 included in the pseudo non-end image 22 is set as follows: higher than the pattern). For example, characters such as "Continue?"

6) Image Displacement Effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is capable of executing an image displacement effect (see FIGS. 21 to 23) as a effect that constitutes the during-fluctuation effect. The image displacement effect will be described in detail below.

In this embodiment, the decorative pattern 80 (decorative pattern group 80g) indicating the result of the lottery is variably displayed from top to bottom (the direction of change is "downward" (direction)). It should be noted that the term "downward" as used herein does not mean that the direction of change is straight along the vertical direction. If the decorative pattern 80 is displayed such that it is displaced approximately from top to bottom, it is assumed that the direction of change is "down". More specifically, the outer edge of the display area 911 is divided into "upper", "lower", "left", and "right", and the display that is variably displayed so as to gradually approach the outer edge of the upper side of the display area 911 is changed in the "upper" direction. , and those that are variably displayed so as to gradually approach the lower outer edge are ``bottom'', and those that are variably displayed so as to gradually approach the left outer edge are ``left''. , the direction of change is assumed to be "right" if the display is changed so as to gradually approach the outer edge on the right side. In this embodiment, all the three decorative pattern groups 80g are variably displayed so as to gradually approach the lower outer edge of the display area 911, so the variative direction is "downward".

The image displacement effect can occur when the decorative pattern 80 (decorative pattern group 80g) stops or pseudo-stops (see FIGS. 21(b), 22(b), and 23(b)). , the reference image 30 is displaced and displayed with respect to the display area 911 as if shifted in the variation direction (see FIGS. 21(b), 22(b), and 23(b)). More specifically, the image displacement effect is a effect that makes it appear as if the display area 911 has been displaced with respect to the reference image 30 by being pushed by the stopped or pseudo-stopped decorative pattern 80 . As described above, since the change direction in the present embodiment is "downward", an image displacement effect may occur in which the reference image 30 is displaced downward relative to the display area 911 and displayed. Here, the reference image 30 includes the decorative pattern 80 and the background image 30B displayed as the background of the decorative pattern 80. As shown in FIG. Therefore, displaying the reference image 30 as if it were shifted from the display area 911 means that at least the decorative pattern 80 and its background image 30B are displayed as if they were shifted from the display area 911 . Note that the background image 30B is shown in a simplified manner in the drawings for explaining the image displacement effect, but the background image 30B is omitted in other drawings. Further, although the reference image 30 in the present embodiment does not include the reserved design 10, it may include the reserved design 10. FIG. If the reference image 30 including the reserved pattern 10 is used, the reference image 30 including the reserved pattern 10 is displayed as if it is shifted with respect to the display area 911 when the image displacement effect occurs. Image "shifts" can be made to appear more realistic.

In the following description, the state before the reference image 30 is displayed as if it is shifted from the display area 911 is the reference state, and the state in which the reference image 30 is displayed as if it is shifted from the display area 911 is defined as the reference state. It is also called a displacement state. The reference state can be said to be a state in which the reference image 30 is displayed over the entire display area 911 (a state in which the outer edge of the reference image 30 and the outer edge of the display area 911 match). Since the reference image 30 is displaced from the display area 911 in the displaced state, at least a portion of the outer edge of the reference image 30 that did not appear in the reference state appears. Note that the outer edge of the reference image 30 that appears in the displaced state is expressed as if the reference image 30 has a substantially rectangular shape. In the displaced state, the reference image 30 is displayed as if it were shifted downward. Therefore, in the displaced state, at least an area in which the reference image 30 is not displayed is generated between the display area 911 and the upper outer edge of the reference image 30 . (See FIGS. 21(c), 22(c) and 23(c)).

In this embodiment, as an image displacement effect,
(1) Left image displacement effect generated when the left decorative pattern 80L (left decorative pattern group 80gL) is stopped or pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 21)
(2) A right image displacement effect (see FIG. 22) generated when the right decorative pattern 80R (right decorative pattern group 80gR) stops or pseudo-stops.
(3) A right image displacement effect (see FIG. 23) that occurs when the middle decorative pattern 80C (middle decorative pattern group 80gC) stops or pseudo-stops.
three types can occur.
However, a part of the image displacement effects may not occur.

The left image displacement effect will be described. In this embodiment, the left decorative design 80L (one side decorative design) is on the left side (one side) of the display area 911, the right decorative design 80R (other side decorative design) is on the right side (the other side), and the left decorative design 80L. A middle decorative design 80C (central side decorative design) is variably displayed between the right decorative designs 80R (the center side in the width direction of the display area 911). The left image displacement effect is triggered by stopping or pseudo-stopping of the left decorative pattern 80L (see FIG. 21(b)). Note that when the image displacement effect occurs, the decorative symbols 80 other than the decorative pattern 80 that triggers the occurrence of the image displacement effect (the right decorative symbol 80R and the middle decorative symbol 80C in the case of the left image displacement effect) are being changed. Alternatively, it may be in a stopped or pseudo-stopped state (the same applies to the right image displacement effect and the middle image displacement effect). In this embodiment, when the left image displacement effect is generated, the right decorative pattern 80R and the middle decorative pattern 80C are already stopped or in a pseudo-stopped state (see FIGS. 21(a) and (b)). Therefore, it can be said that the left image displacement effect emphasizes that the last decorative pattern 80 stopped or pseudo-stopped is the left decorative pattern 80L. Although not shown, if the decorative patterns 80 other than the decorative patterns 80 that trigger the generation of the image displacement effect are changed, these decorative patterns 80 are changed by the reference image 30 in the displaced state. What is necessary is just to express that it is inside.

Simultaneously with or immediately after the left decorative symbol 80L stops or pseudo-stops (a deviation within a range that the player can see at the same time is allowed; the same shall apply in the description of the image displacement effects hereinafter), or immediately after that, the entire reference image 30 is displayed. While being displaced downward, the left side is displaced with respect to the display area 911 so that the amount of displacement (shift amount) is larger than that of the right side (see FIG. 21(c)). Therefore, in the displaced state, the upper edge of the reference image 30 is displayed tilted upward from left to right. The image displacement effect is an effect in which the display area 911 appears to be displaced with respect to the reference image 30 by being pushed by the stopped or pseudo-stopped decorative pattern 80. In the left image displacement effect, the left decorative pattern 80L As a result of being pushed by the momentum when stopping or pseudo-stopping, the reference image 30 tilts leftward with respect to the width direction (horizontal direction) (so that the left side of the reference image 30 has a larger displacement amount than the right side). slant) and appear to be displaced.

The right image displacement effect is a left and right opposite effect to the left image displacement effect, so it will be explained briefly. Simultaneously with or immediately after the right decorative pattern 80R stops or pseudo-stops (see FIG. 22(b)), the reference image 30 as a whole shifts downward, but the right side of the reference image 30 displaces more than the left side. 22(c)). Therefore, in the displaced state, the upper edge of the reference image 30 is tilted and displayed so as to tilt upward from right to left. Therefore, in the right image displacement effect, the reference image 30 is tilted to the right with respect to the width direction (horizontal direction) as a result of being pushed by the momentum when the right decorative pattern 80R stops or pseudo-stops (the right side of the reference image 30 is tilted so that the amount of displacement is greater than that of the left side), and it looks as if it has shifted. Similarly to the left image displacement effect, when the right image displacement effect in this embodiment occurs, the left decorative pattern 80L and the middle decorative pattern 80C are already stopped or in a pseudo-stopped state (see FIGS. 22(a) and (b)). ). Therefore, it can be said that the right image displacement effect emphasizes that the last decorative pattern 80 stopped or pseudo-stopped is the right decorative pattern 80R.

The intermediate image displacement effect is triggered by the intermediate decorative pattern 80C stopping or pseudo-stopping. In the middle image displacement effect, unlike the left image displacement effect and the right image displacement effect, at the same time or immediately after the middle decorative pattern 80C stops or pseudo-stops (see FIG. 23(b)), the reference image 30 as a whole moves downward. (see FIG. 23(c)). That is, in the left image displacement effect and the right image displacement effect, the reference image 30 is tilted with respect to the width direction and displaced downward, whereas in the middle image displacement effect, the reference image 30 is tilted with respect to the width direction. It is displaced along the downward direction (that is, the direction of fluctuation) without tilting. The middle decorative pattern 80C stops or pseudo-stops at approximately the center in the width direction of the display area 911, and the middle image displacement effect is to show whether the reference image 30 has been displaced by the force of the middle decorative pattern 80C. , so that it displaces straight downward without tilting in the width direction. Further, like the left image displacement effect and the right image displacement effect, when the middle image displacement effect in this embodiment occurs, the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R are already stopped or in a pseudo-stopped state (FIG. 23). (a) (b) reference). Therefore, it can be said that the intermediate image displacement effect emphasizes that the last decorative symbol 80 stopped or pseudo-stopped is the intermediate decorative symbol 80C.

Although not shown, in any of the image displacement renderings, the reference image 30 returns to its original state (reference state).

In this way, the image displacement effect in the present embodiment is displayed as if the reference image 30 is shifted in the direction of variation of the decorative design 80 when the decorative design 80 is stopped or pseudo-stopped (FIG. 21(c)). ), FIG. 22(c), and FIG. 23(c)), an interesting effect is produced in which the reference image 30 appears to be displaced by the momentum of the decorative pattern 80. FIG.

In particular, in this embodiment, since the decorative pattern 80 is variably displayed from top to bottom, when the image displacement effect occurs, it is as if the reference image 30 is pushed down by the "weight" of the decorative pattern 80. (Although the design is virtual, it can be perceived as if the design has "weight"). In particular, in the left image displacement effect, the reference image 30 is displayed tilted to the left (see FIG. 21(c)) triggered by the stop or pseudo stop of the left decorative pattern 80L, and in the right image displacement effect, the Since the reference image 30 is tilted to the right when the decorative pattern 80R stops or pseudo-stops (see FIG. 22(c)), it is as if the decorative pattern 80 has "weight". The effect of being caught as if (the weight balance is not even on the left and right, so the display appears to be tilted) becomes noticeable.

In addition, the image displacement effect in the present embodiment is a mode according to the decorative pattern 80 that stopped or pseudo-stopped last among the three decorative patterns 80 (according to the decorative pattern 80 that stopped or pseudo-stopped last, 21(c), 22(c), and 23(c)), the last stop Alternatively, which of the left decorative design 80L, the right decorative design 80R, and the middle decorative design 80C is the pseudo-stopped decorative design 80 is emphasized.

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 4-1
The left image displacement effect, the right image displacement effect, and the middle image displacement effect in the above embodiment are generated when the left decorative pattern 80L, the right decorative pattern 80R, and the middle decorative pattern 80C are stopped or pseudo-stopped, respectively. However, the three decorative patterns 80 (left decorative pattern 80L, right decorative pattern 80R, middle decorative pattern 80C) are stopped or pseudo-stopped at the same time (to the extent that the player feels that they are stopped or pseudo-stopped at the same time). is allowed) (see FIG. 24(b)), an image displacement effect (hereinafter referred to as a three-symbol image displacement effect) occurs (see FIG. 24(c)) You may do so.

In the three-symbol image displacement effect, the entire reference image 30 is displaced straight downward (that is, along the variation direction) (see FIG. 24(c)). In other words, in terms of the displacement mode of the reference image 30, it is the same as the intermediate image displacement effect. Since the middle decorative pattern 80C is substantially in the center of the display area 911 in the width direction, and the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R are substantially equidistant in the horizontal direction from the middle decorative pattern 80C, the three decorative patterns are pseudo-stopped. The virtual "weight" (momentum) balance of 80 is even in the left and right direction. Therefore, in the three-symbol image displacement effect, the reference image 30 is displaced straight downward without being tilted with respect to the width direction.

Also, in the case of a configuration in which both the middle image displacement effect and the three-symbol image displacement effect can occur, the amount of displacement of the reference image 30 with respect to the display area 911 is greater in the three-symbol image displacement effect than in the middle image displacement effect. (see FIGS. 23(c) and 24(c)). The intermediate image displacement effect is an effect in which the reference image 30 appears to be displaced by being pushed by one decorative pattern 80 (medium decorative pattern 80C). Since the effect is such that the reference image 30 looks as if it has been displaced, the amount of displacement of the reference image 30 is made larger in the latter than in the former.

○ Specific example 4-2
Although it has been described that the direction of movement of the decorative pattern 80 in the above embodiment is the downward direction, it may be changed in another direction (see FIG. 25; is simplified (the hatched portion is the reference image 30)). However, the direction of displacement (direction of displacement) of the reference image 30 with respect to the display area 911 in the image displacement rendering is set to match the direction of change.

If the movement direction of the decorative pattern 80 is upward (see FIG. 25(a)), the reference image 30 is displayed as if shifted upward with respect to the display area 911 (FIGS. 25(a-1) to ( a-3)). In the left image displacement effect, the reference image 30 is tilted with respect to the width direction and displaced downward from left to right (see FIG. 25(a-1)). In the right image displacement effect, the reference image 30 is tilted with respect to the width direction and displaced downward from right to left (see FIG. 25(a-2)). In the medium image displacement effect, the reference image 30 is displaced straight upward (see FIG. 25(a-3)).

Further, for example, it is assumed that the movement direction of the decorative pattern 80 is horizontal scrolling in the left direction, and three decorative patterns 80 are displayed (upper decorative pattern 80U, middle decorative pattern 80N, and lower decorative pattern 80S in order from the top). ) (see FIG. 25(b)), the reference image 30 is displayed as if shifted to the left with respect to the display area 911 (see FIGS. 25(b-1) to (b-3)). In the upper image displacement rendering that occurs when the upper decorative pattern 80U stops or pseudo-stops, the reference image 30 is tilted and displaced in the vertical direction so as to move rightward from top to bottom ( See FIG. 25(b-1)). In the lower image displacement effect that occurs when the lower decorative pattern 80S stops or pseudo-stops, the reference image 30 is tilted and displaced with respect to the vertical direction so as to move leftward from top to bottom ( See FIG. 25(b-2)). The intermediate image displacement effect generated when the intermediate decorative symbol 80N stops or pseudo-stops is to displace the reference image 30 straight to the left (see FIG. 25(b-3)).

The image displacement effect in the case of rightward horizontal scrolling (see FIG. 25(c)) is the opposite of the leftward horizontal scrolling (FIG. 25(c-1)). ~ see (c-3)).

In this manner, the entire reference image 30 is displaced from the direction of variation regardless of the direction in which the decorative pattern 80 is varied. The image displacement effect triggered by the stop or pseudo-stop of the decorative pattern 80 variably displayed on one side or the other side of the display area 911 is made so that the amount of deviation on the side of the decorative pattern 80 that is the trigger is increased. so that the reference image 30 is tilted.

○ Specific example 4-3
The image displacement effect can be applied to a continuous effect. Examples of this type of continuous effect include a pseudo-continuous effect and a look-ahead continuous effect. Since the pseudo-continuous effect and the look-ahead continuous effect are known per se, detailed description thereof will be omitted. The pseudo-continuous production is a production that occurs during one fluctuation production (during one fluctuation), and the winning or losing lottery result is notified by a combination of a plurality of decorative patterns 80 (three decorative patterns 80 as in the above embodiment). If the three decorative patterns 80) are pseudo-stopped, it is a production that repeats one or more times to start fluctuation again (re-fluctuation), and the number of It suggests the probability that the winning lottery result corresponding to the variable production including) will be a big hit. At the time of pseudo-stop before this re-fluctuation, an image displacement effect is generated (see FIGS. 26(b) and 26(c)). After the image displacement effect is completed (after the reference image 30 returns to the reference state), each decorative pattern 80 changes again (see FIG. 26(d)). An image (indicated as “x2” in FIG. 26D) corresponding to the number of consecutive times may be displayed in the display area 911 . Of the three decorative symbols 80, if the left decorative symbol 80L is the last to be pseudo-stopped, the left image displacement effect will be produced. If it is the middle decorative symbol 80C that is to be pseudo-stopped, the middle image displacement effect may be generated (FIG. 26 shows an example in which the right decorative symbol 80R is to be pseudo-stopped last). Also, if three symbols are simulated to stop at the same time, the three-symbol image displacement effect described in the specific example 4-1 may be generated.

By doing so, since "the number of continuous pseudo-continuous effects (the number of re-fluctuations)=the number of occurrences of image displacement effects", the pseudo-continuous effects can be easily understood. In general, the pseudo-continuous effect increases the reliability of the target winning lottery result as the number of consecutive times increases. can also be said.

The look-ahead continuous performance suggests the reliability of the result of the lottery of objects by using one or more performances during fluctuation executed before the performance during object fluctuations for the result of the lottery of objects. When a combination (losing combination) is displayed to notify that the win/loss lottery result (previous lottery result) corresponding to the preceding variable effect is lost, an image displacement effect occurs (Fig. 27(b) ) (c)). After the end of the image displacement effect (after the reference image 30 returns to the reference state), each decorative pattern 80 starts to change with the start of the next changing effect (previous changing effect or target changing effect) ( See FIG. 27(d)). An image (indicated as “x2” in FIG. 27D) corresponding to the number of consecutive times may be displayed in the display area 911 . If the left decorative pattern 80L is the last to stop among the three decorative patterns 80 that form the losing combination that informs the result of the preceding lottery, the left image displacement effect is produced, and the last to stop is the right decorative pattern 80R. If so, the right image displacement effect should be generated. ). Also, if three symbols are stopped at the same time, the three-symbol image displacement effect explained in the specific example 4-1 may be generated.

By doing so, since "the number of continuous look-ahead continuous effects (the number of previous effects during fluctuation) = the number of occurrences of image displacement effects", the look-ahead continuous effects are easy to understand. In general, the higher the number of continuous look-ahead continuous effects, the higher the reliability of the target winning lottery results. It can be said that it functions as a chance up).

In addition, in such a continuous effect, it is known that the occurrence of the continuous effect is suggested by the combination of the decorative patterns 80 at the time of stop or pseudo-stop that satisfies a predetermined rule (so-called chance eye). In this example, the occurrence of the continuous effect is indicated by the occurrence of the image displacement effect, so there is no need to intentionally display such a chance eye (provide a chance eye). However, this does not mean denying the configuration in which the image displacement effect is generated after the chance eye is displayed.

7) Specific Symbol Effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute a specific symbol effect using the specific symbol 80T as an effect that constitutes the effect during variation. The specific symbol effect will be described in detail below.

The specific pattern 80T is one of the plurality of types of decorative patterns 80. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the decorative pattern 80 of "7" is the specific pattern 80T. Modes of the specific pattern 80T are broadly classified into a normal mode and a composite mode. The composite mode (see FIG. 28(b), etc.) is a mode including a main element portion 80Tm indicating the type of pattern and a sub-element portion 80Ts associated with the main element portion 80Tm. As described above, the specific pattern 80T in this embodiment is the decorative pattern 80 of "7", so the portion representing the number "7" is the main element portion 80Tm. The sub-element part 80Ts is a part representing a predetermined character (represented by adding the letter "X" in the drawing). The aspect as if the "7" and the "character" were integrated is the composite aspect. On the other hand, the normal mode is a mode that does not include the sub-element portion 80Ts (see FIG. 28(a), etc.). In other words, the normal mode is the mode that does not have the part representing the character and has the part representing the numeral "7".

The specific symbol effect is an effect using the specific symbol 80T. Basically, when the decorative pattern 80 selected from the middle decorative pattern group 80gC and stopped or pseudo-stopped is the specific pattern 80T (predetermined position approximately in the center of the display area 911 (hereinafter also referred to as the central position) When the specific symbol 80T is stopped or pseudo-stopped during the game (see FIG. 28(c-1)). In this embodiment, the specific symbol effect is generated after the specific symbol 80T is pseudo-stopped at the central position. The specific design effect is a so-called chance-up effect, and the hit reliability of the winning lottery result (target winning lottery result) corresponding to the changing effect including the specific pattern effect (target changing effect) higher than it would otherwise have been.

When the specific symbol effect occurs, first the left decorative symbol 80L (left decorative symbol group 80gL) and right decorative symbol 80R (right decorative symbol group 80gR) are already in a pseudo-stopped state. The specific symbol 80T included in the middle decorative symbol group 80gC which is in the process of being varied is variably displayed in the normal mode (see FIG. 28(a)). After that, the variation speed of the middle decorative symbol group 80gC is reduced, and a preliminary effect is generated suggesting the possibility that the specific symbol 80T will stop at the center position in a simulated manner. That is, after the variation speed of the middle decorative pattern 80C is lowered, the specific pattern 80T gradually approaching the central position is displayed, so that the player feels that the middle decorative pattern 80C will stop at that position. Here, in the preliminary effect, the specific symbol 80T is in a composite mode (see FIG. 28(b)). In other words, the pre-performance can be said to be a state in which the fluctuation speed has decreased (state in which the fluctuation speed is “low”) compared to the previous state (state in which the fluctuation speed is “high”). , the specific pattern 80T changes from the normal mode to the composite mode.

After such pre-rendering, when the specific symbol 80T stops at the central position (see FIG. 28(c-1)), the specific symbol rendering is executed. When the specific pattern 80T does not stop in the central position, the specific pattern effect does not occur. A decorative pattern 80 other than the specific pattern 80T (in this embodiment, the decorative pattern 80 of "8" in this embodiment) stops at the central position, and the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R, which have already stopped in a pseudo-stopped state, are combined together. Then, the three decorative patterns 80 are completely stopped, and it is notified that the lottery result is lost (see FIG. 28(c-2)).

A first mode (see FIG. 29(a-1)) and a second mode (see FIG. 29(a-2)) which is different from the first mode are set as the performance modes of the specific symbol rendering. Which of the first mode and the second mode will be determined after the specific symbol 80T stops at the center position in a simulated manner. That is, it can be said that the pseudo stop of the specific symbol 80T at the central position is a turning point of the production.

In the first mode, after the specific pattern 80T is simulated and stopped, the character represented by the sub-element portion 80Ts of the specific pattern 80T performs the first action (see FIG. 29(a-1)). In the second mode, after the specific pattern 80T is simulated and stopped, the character represented by the sub-element portion 80Ts of the specific pattern 80T performs a second action (a different action from the first action) (Fig. 29 (a- 2) See). Note that the action referred to here includes not only the body movement of the character, etc., but also all movements such as the facial expression of the character (Even if the sub-element part 80Ts is not a character, the sub-element part 80Ts may (assuming that any movement of the portion 80Ts is included). The reliability of the target winning lottery results is higher when the second action (second mode) occurs than when the first action (first mode) occurs. That is, it can be said that the first action is the default, and the second action is a so-called chance-up. Specific aspects of the first operation and the second operation can be set as appropriate. It suffices that both actions are different enough to allow a player who has come into contact with them to recognize that they are different actions. However, it is preferable to make it easy for the player to understand that the second action is more advantageous than the first action. In this embodiment, the character performing the second action is displayed larger than the character performing the first action (referring to a comparison of the maximum sizes during the action).

Any mode of progress of the effect during variation after the end of the specific symbol effect may be used. In this embodiment, after the specific design effect, one or more specific ready-to-win effects are performed (see FIG. 29(b)), and at the end of the specific ready-to-win effect, the target success or failure lottery result is notified. In other words, it can be said that the occurrence of the specific symbol effect is the trigger for the transition to the specific ready-to-win effect. The specific ready-to-win effect is preferably a effect in which a character represented by the sub-element part 80Ts included in the specific pattern 80T appears. For example, the character appears as a character on the player's side and fights against an enemy character. , the character is defeated (the enemy character wins) (see FIG. 29(c-2)). The probability of reaching a winning ending is higher when the second action occurs than when the first action occurs in the production). By doing so, it is possible to make the flow of an easy-to-understand presentation that the pseudo stop of the specific pattern 80T including the predetermined character at the central position triggers the transition to the ready-to-win presentation in which the character appears. .

As described above, the specific symbol effect in the present embodiment is such that the reliability of the target success or failure lottery result differs depending on the operation mode of the sub-element part 80Ts included in the specific symbol 80T after the specific symbol 80T stops in a simulated manner. Therefore, it is an interesting production that the player will pay attention to the operation of the sub-element part 80Ts after the specific pattern 80T is stopped in a simulated manner.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the specific pattern 80T does not include the sub-element portion 80Ts (normal mode) along with the transition to the preliminary effect (shifting from the "high" fluctuation speed to the "low" fluctuation speed). Since the mode changes to include the sub-element part 80Ts (complex mode), it is possible to clearly indicate that the preliminary effect is occurring (the occurrence of the specific symbol effect is suggested).

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the above-mentioned specific symbol presentation 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 5-1
In the above-described embodiment, the specific pattern 80T is in the normal mode without the sub-element part 80Ts before the pre-rendering, and is in the composite mode with the sub-element part 80Ts in the pre-rendering. However, it may be a composite aspect including the sub-element portion 80Ts before the pre-rendering occurs.

Further, the decorative pattern 80 other than the specific pattern 80T may also include the main element portion 80Tm and the sub-element portion 80Ts. In this case, it is preferable that the sub-element portion 80Ts represents different objects, such as a different character for each type of the decorative pattern 80 .

○ Specific example 5-2
In the above embodiment, the specific symbol effect can occur when the middle decorative symbol 80C selected from the middle decorative symbol group 80gC becomes the particular symbol 80T. It may be possible to generate it when the decorative pattern 80 selected from the pattern group 80gL or the right decorative pattern group 80gR becomes the specific pattern 80T.

○ Specific example 5-3
It is assumed that the effect executed after performing the first action in the specific pattern effect and the effect executed after performing the second action are different (see FIG. 30). For example, as described in the above embodiment, if the transition to the specific reach effect after the specific pattern effect, after the first action (see FIG. 30 (a-1)) is executed, the first specific After the second action (see FIG. 30 (a-2)) is executed in the reach production (see FIG. 30 (b-1)), a second specific reach production (a different type of reach production from the first specific reach production) production) (see FIG. 30(b-2)). It should be noted that different types of ready-to-win effects do not refer to differences in the presence or absence of a so-called chance-up that may be executed during the ready-to-win effects, but to differences in the basic configuration of the effects. For example, if a title is set for the ready-to-win effect, it is assumed that different types of ready-to-win effect are different in the title.

The difference between the first specific ready-to-win effect and the second specific ready-to-win effect may be any. For example, as described in the above embodiment, if the character represented by the sub element portion 80Ts (the character on the player side) and the enemy character are to be in a battle effect, the first specific reach effect and the second specific reach effect are , the types of enemy characters are different (the first specific reach effect is to fight the first enemy character (represented as "enemy 1" in the drawings) (see FIG. 30(b-1)); It is conceivable that the specific reach effect fights a second enemy character different from the first enemy character (referred to as "enemy 2" in the drawing) (see FIG. 30(b-2)). In the specific symbol effect, when the second action occurs than when the first action occurs, the reliability of the target success or failure lottery result is higher. It can be said that the two specific reach production has a higher probability of leading to a favorable ending (winning ending) for the player. If the types of enemy characters that appear in the first specific reach effect and the second specific reach effect are to be different as described above, the first enemy character is considered to be a "weaker" character than the second enemy character. It can be said that there are

In this way, by making the effect executed after the first action in the specific pattern effect and the effect executed after the second action different, the difference between the first action and the second action ( There is an advantage that the difference in degree of advantage for the player becomes clearer.

○ Specific example 5-4
Specific symbol effects can be applied to continuous effects (pseudo continuous effects (see FIG. 31), look-ahead continuous effects (see FIG. 32)). For example, as a pseudo-continuous effect, when the combination of the pseudo-stopped decorative patterns 80 selected from the decorative pattern groups 80g becomes a specific combination, the decorative pattern groups 80g are to be changed again. . The specific combination (excluding the three sets of the same decorative patterns 80 for reporting a big win) includes the specific pattern 80T. For example, the middle decorative pattern 80C selected from the middle decorative pattern group 80gC and pseudo-stopped is the specific pattern 80T (“7” decorative pattern 80), and the left decorative pattern 80L and the right decorative pattern 80R are not the same (reach state not) is a specific combination. When the specific combination is constructed (see FIG. 31(b)), the specific symbol effect can occur. That is, the sub-element portion 80Ts of the specific pattern 80T, which is the middle decorative pattern 80C constituting the specific combination, performs the first action (see FIG. 31(c-1)) or the second action (see FIG. 31(c-2)). shall be performed. After performing the said 1st operation|movement or 2nd operation|movement, each decorative design group 80g changes again (refer FIG.31(d)). As a matter of course, since it is a pseudo-continuous effect, the hold is not digested at the time of re-fluctuation.

Even when applied to the look-ahead continuous effect, the basic configuration is the same as that of the pseudo-continuous effect. A combination that indicates the previous win-or-fail lottery result (loss) corresponding to one or more of the preceding fluctuation productions that are executed prior to the target fluctuation production that informs the target success or failure lottery result that is the target of prefetching is a specific combination ( It is assumed that the combination of the middle decorative pattern 80C among the three stopped decorative patterns 80 being the specific pattern 80T is a suggestion that the reliability of the target win/fail lottery result has increased. When the specific combination is constructed (see FIG. 32(b)), the secondary element portion 80Ts of the specific pattern 80T, which is the middle decorative pattern 80C that constitutes the specific combination, performs the first action (FIG. 32(c-1) (see FIG. 32(c-2)) or the second action (see FIG. 32(c-2)). After performing the first action or the second action, each decorative symbol group 80g is changed again (the next effect during change is started) (see FIG. 32(d)). In addition, as a matter of course, since it is a look-ahead continuous effect, one hold is digested at the time of re-fluctuation.

By doing so, the construction of the specific combination that triggers the occurrence of the continuous effect (pseudo-continuous effect, look-ahead continuous effect) is emphasized by the specific symbol effect (operation of the sub-element part 80Ts). The occurrence of the continuous performance becomes easy to understand.

○ Concrete example 5-5 (an example that further concretizes concrete example 5-4)
It is assumed that the number of consecutive productions (pseudo continuous production, look-ahead continuous production) is suggested by the mode of specific symbol production (operation of subelement part 80Ts) (see FIG. 33. In addition, pseudo continuous production is shown in FIG. An example of production is shown, but the same idea can be applied to the look-ahead continuous production). As described above, in the continuous effect, after the decorative symbols 80 (including the specific symbols 80T) constructing the specific combination are stopped or pseudo-stopped, re-fluctuation is repeated one or more times, and re-fluctuation occurs. The number of consecutive times shall increase each time. That is, in a series of continuous performances, it is assumed that "the number of times of re-fluctuation + 1 = the number of times of continuation". If a continuous performance includes two or more unit performances, and the number of unit performances is considered to be the number of consecutive times, one unit performance is until the re-variation occurs, and the next is after the re-variation occurs. It shall be counted as a unit performance. In addition, as for the continuous effect, the reliability of the big win of the result of the target lottery increases as the number of continuous effects increases.

On this premise, when the specific combination is constructed (see FIG. 33(a)) and the sub-element portion 80Ts of the specific pattern 80T performs the second action (see FIG. 33(b-2)), After performing the second action and then re-fluctuation (see FIG. 33(c)), it is determined that the specific combination is constructed again and re-fluctuation occurs (see FIG. 33(d-1)). do.

The fact that a specific combination has been constructed (see FIG. 33(a)) means that the occurrence of re-fluctuation immediately after that (hereinafter also referred to as immediate re-fluctuation) (see FIG. 33(c)) has been decided. , When the second action occurs triggered by the construction of the specific combination (see FIG. 33 (b-2)), the next re-fluctuation of the immediate re-fluctuation (hereinafter referred to as the next re-fluctuation ) (see FIG. 33(d-1)) is also determined. For example, when the sub-element part 80Ts performs the second action when the first specific combination is constructed, the second specific combination is constructed after re-fluctuation immediately after the second action (immediate re-fluctuation). and it is determined that the second re-fluctuation (next re-fluctuation) will occur.

Note that even if the first action (see FIG. 33 (b-1)) occurs instead of the second action (see FIG. 33 (b-2)), the next revariation (see FIG. 33 (d-1) ))) may occur, but the continuous effect may end without re-fluctuation next time (see FIG. 33(d-2)).

By doing as in this example, when the specific combination is constructed, the number of times of continuous effect is more likely to occur when the second action occurs than when the first action occurs. The advantageous point of the second action can be made into an easy-to-understand presentation mode in which the number of consecutive presentations (increase in reliability associated with an increase in the number of consecutive presentations) is reflected.

Unlike the above example, when the second action occurs, it may be set so that the occurrence of the next re-fluctuation is not determined. In other words, the probability of the next change occurring is higher when the second action occurs than when the first action occurs, but the probability of the next change occurring when the second action occurs It is good also as composition which is not 100%.

8) Intermediate Change Effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is capable of executing a specific effect (see FIGS. 34 to 36) as one that constitutes an effect during variation. In this embodiment, the specific effect can occur during the normal game state, but it may occur during the special game state. The specific effect in the present embodiment is a so-called ready-to-win effect, which is a character on the side of the player, namely, an ally character (indicated with "taste" in the drawings) and an enemy character (indicated with "enemy" in the drawings). (shown) is a battle production. If the winning lottery result (target winning lottery result) corresponding to the variable performance including the specific performance (target variable performance) is a big hit, the character on the player side wins (advantageous ending) (Fig. 34 (d-1), FIG. 35 (d-1), and FIG. 36 (d-1)), leading to a defeat ending (unfavorable ending) (FIG. 34 (d-2), FIG. 35 (d-2), see FIG. 36 (d-2)). Note that the winning ending includes a reversal (resurrection) pattern in which a player appears to have been defeated once and is overturned.

In this embodiment, as specific effects, it is possible to execute a first specific effect (see FIG. 34), a second specific effect (see FIG. 35), and a third specific effect (see FIG. 36). It should be noted that only one type of specific effect can occur during one variation effect (two or more types of specific effects will not occur). The first specific effect to the third specific effect differ in the kind of ally character fighting the enemy character (see FIGS. 34(a), 35(a), and 36(a)). In the first specific effect, the first ally character (shown with "taste 1" in the drawing), and in the second specific effect, the second ally character (shown with "taste 2" in the drawing), In the third specific effect, the third ally character (indicated with "taste 3" in the drawing) appears and fights with the enemy character. It should be noted that each specific effect may have a common ally character but different types of enemy characters. Also, both the ally character and the enemy character may be of different types.

1st specific effect ~ 3rd specific effect, when it becomes a basic pattern (refers to the case where the midway change effect described later in detail does not occur) jackpot reliability of the target lottery result (probability leading to the winning ending) is different. In this embodiment, the reliability is high in the order of the first specific effect, the second specific effect, and the third specific effect (the third specific effect is the highest).

In each specific effect, the period before reaching the ending (winning ending or losing ending) is roughly divided into a first period and a second period. The first period is the beginning period (opening) of the specific effect, in which the title image 55 representing the title of the specific effect (that is, the type of specific effect) is displayed in the display area 911 (Fig. 34(a) ), see FIGS. 35(a) and 36(a)). If the type of specific effect is different, the character string included in the title image 55 will be different. The title image 55 can be said to be an image (specific image) that differs according to the type of specific effect. By looking at the title image 55, the player can know which of the first specific effect to the third specific effect has occurred.

Also, in the first period, the title image 55 and the numerical image 50 including numerical elements are displayed in the display area 911 (see FIGS. 34(a), 35(a), and 36(a)). The numerical image 50 suggests the probability that the specific effect will lead to a winning outcome (hereinafter also referred to as the degree of expectation of victory) by means of numerical elements. In this embodiment, "star marks" are displayed as numerical elements, and the number of star marks indicates the degree of expectation of victory. The higher the number of star marks, the higher the chance of winning. Note that the numerical factor is not limited to the number of such marks. For example, the number (the magnitude of the number) itself may represent the degree of expectation of victory. In other words, it may be based on some kind of "number" factor. Also, in the present embodiment, the more (larger) the number of numerical elements (star marks), the higher the reliability (expectation for winning). may be set to be high.

In the first period of each specific effect, a numerical image 50 including numerical elements based on the basic pattern described above is displayed. Since the reliability increases in the order of the first specific effect, the second specific effect, and the third specific effect, the numerical factors increase (increase) in this order. In this embodiment, in the first period of the first specific effect, the star "2" (the number of star marks is represented by a star "○", the same applies hereinafter), and in the first period of the second specific effect, the star "3" , Star "4" is displayed in the first period of the third specific effect (see FIGS. 34(a), 35(a), and 36(a)).

The second period is the period after the first period has passed. The second period is a period in which the effect image for each specific effect is displayed, and can be said to be a period indicating the specific content of each specific effect. In this embodiment, images are displayed in which each ally character and the enemy character are fighting (see FIG. 34(b), FIG. 35(b), FIG. 36(b), etc.). After this second period, we will reach the conclusion.

In this embodiment, the numerical image 50 is displayed even during the second period so that the player can grasp the degree of expectation for winning even during the performance (after the opening (first period) ends). However, the numerical image 50 displayed in the second period is smaller than the numerical image 50 displayed in the first period ("small" here means that the numerical element is small ( In this embodiment, it means that the size of one star mark becomes smaller) (see FIGS. 34(b), 35(b), 36(b), etc.) . In other words, with the shift from the first period to the second period, the numerical image 50 is displayed smaller. From the player's point of view, the transition from the first period to the second period makes the numerical image 50 less conspicuous. In the first period, the numerical image 50 is displayed in the display area 911 of the main display device 91 (where the decorative pattern 80 is displayed). A device may be provided, and the numerical image 50 may be displayed on the separate display device during the second period.

Also, in the present embodiment, the title image 55 (unique image) is not displayed in the second period (see FIGS. 34(b), 35(b), 36(b), etc.). That is, the numerical image 50 remains even after the transition from the first period to the second period (although the display size is reduced, the display itself is maintained), whereas the title image 55 is deleted. Since the title image 55 represents the type of specific effect, it is deleted in the second period because it is sufficient if it is displayed during the first period (the opening of the effect). Moreover, there is an advantage that it becomes clear that the opening (first period) has ended by shifting from the state in which the title image 55 is displayed to the state in which it is not displayed. In other words, in this embodiment, even after such an opening (first period) ends, the numerical image 50 is kept displayed so that the player can understand the numerical elements. . However, this does not mean denying the configuration in which the title image 55 remains displayed even after transitioning to the second period. With such a configuration, in the second period, the title image 55 should be displayed in a smaller size (compared to the first period) together with the numerical image.

Assuming such a configuration, in the second period of each specific effect, an intermediate change effect in which the numerical element included in the numerical image 50 changes may occur. Note that the midway change effect does not occur every time. Rather, it is preferable that the probability of occurrence of a midway change effect in a certain specific effect be less than 50%.

In the midway change effect, in the second period, the numerical element of the numerical image 50 (displayed smaller than in the first period) changes in the direction of increasing the reliability of the big win (expectation of winning). In the present embodiment, in the first specific effect, the star "2" is displayed in the first period, so at least when the second period starts, the star is "2", 2” may change to star “3” (see FIG. 34(c-1)). Similarly, in the second specific effect, an intermediate change effect in which star "3" changes to star "4" may occur in the second period (see FIG. 35(c-1)). In the third specific effect, an intermediate change effect may occur in which the star "4" changes to the star "5" in the second period (see FIG. 36(c-1)).

It can be said that the occurrence of such midway change effect is a kind of so-called chance-up (in terms of correspondence with the above-described basic pattern, it can be said that it is a chance-up pattern). In addition, if the change effect does not occur in the middle, the numerical element remains the number displayed in the first period (the first specific effect is star "2", the second specific effect is star "3", the third specific effect is 34 (c-2), FIG. 35 (c-2), and FIG. 36 (c-2)), and the ending is reached as it is. It can be said that the numerical element displayed in the first period represents the degree of reliability (expectation of victory) when it is assumed that the basic pattern will be formed without the midway change effect occurring.

It should be noted that, when a midway change effect occurs, that is, the reliability of each specific effect that has become a chance-up pattern (win expectation) is compared to the basic pattern of the same specific effect (when no midway change effect occurs). as long as it is expensive. In other words, regarding the magnitude (high and low) relationship of the reliability, at least "basic pattern of the first specific effect <chance up pattern of the first specific effect", "basic pattern of the second specific effect <chance up pattern of the second specific effect" ', and 'basic pattern of the third specific effect<chance up pattern of the third specific effect'. It is possible to appropriately set the magnitude relation when comparing the basic patterns of different types of specific effects and the chance-up patterns. For example, the chance up pattern of the first specific effect and the basic pattern of the second specific effect are both "3" stars, and the reliability may be exactly the same, or one may be more reliable than the other. A higher setting may be used. However, if the number of numerical elements is different, it is preferable that the magnitude relationship of the reliability is established accordingly. For example, the chance-up pattern of the first specific effect is star "3", and the basic pattern of the third specific effect is star "4". It is preferable to set the pattern so that the reliability is higher.

Thus, in the specific effect in the present embodiment, not only the first period (opening) but also the second period after the first period ends, the numerical element representing the reliability of the jackpot (win expectation) When the numerical image 50 including the numerical image 50 is displayed, it is an interesting presentation that a change presentation may occur in the course of changing the numerical element. In particular, in this embodiment, since the numerical image 50 is made smaller in the second period (than in the first period), the numerical elements may quietly (unnoticed) change. It is novel.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the items related to the midway change 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
In each specific performance, the timing at which the midway change performance can occur is not constant. More specifically, two or more timings at which midway change performance can occur are set, and even when the midway change performance occurs, the generation timing is not determined. A player who has already come into contact with a midway change performance may remember the timing of occurrence, and whether the midway change performance will occur at that timing when the same kind of specific performance is executed after that. Please consider keeping an eye on it. One of the elements that makes the change effect described in the above embodiment interesting is that the numerical element changes "unnoticed". It is good to keep this fun.

○ Specific example 6-2
In each specific effect, it is assumed that an opportunity effect suggesting that the probability of reaching a winning ending (advantageous ending) has increased can occur in the second period. Various specific aspects of the opportunity production are conceivable, but if the specific production is the battle production as described in the above embodiment, the production showing the superiority of the ally character is set as the opportunity production. can be considered. For example, an ally character attacks an enemy character (see FIG. 37(a)), and the attack "does not hit" (see FIG. 37(b-1)) or "hit" (see FIG. 37(b-2). ))), it is assumed that "hit" is set as the opportunity effect.

On the premise that such an opportunistic effect can occur, the midway change effect described in the above embodiment is assumed to occur along with the opportunistic effect. That is, it is assumed that when the opportunity presentation occurs, a change in the numerical element occurs at the same time or immediately after that (see FIG. 37(b-1)). When the opportunity effect does not occur, the midway change effect does not occur either (see FIG. 37(b-2)). By doing so, as a result of the occurrence of an opportunity presentation indicating a favorable situation for the player side (linked with the opportunity presentation), the numerical element changes in the direction of increasing the reliability, which is an easy-to-understand presentation form. Become.

In addition, since the midway change effect of this example is accompanied by the opportunity effect, it is difficult to achieve the effect of changing "unnoticed" like the midway change effect described in the above embodiment. If more emphasis is placed on the intelligibility of the presentation rather than on achieving such an effect, the configuration of this example may be adopted.

○ Concrete example 6-3 (a more specific example of Concrete example 6-2)
A configuration is adopted in which a midway change performance may occur along with the occurrence of the opportunity performance, or the midway change performance may not occur even if the opportunity performance occurs. If the patterns for the presence or absence of the opportunistic effect and the midway change effect occur, they are ``both the opportunistic effect and the midway change effect occur'' (pattern A) (see FIG. 38(b-1)), ``the opportunistic effect occurs, No change effect” (pattern B) (see FIG. 38(b-2)), and “both the opportunistic effect and midway change effect do not occur” (pattern C) (see FIG. 38(b-3)). It is assumed that the reliability of the big win (expectation of winning) increases in the order of pattern C<pattern B<pattern A. By doing so, when the opportunity production occurs, the player pays attention to whether or not the midway change production will occur together (the player expects that the midway change production will also occur together). ) becomes a production form.

In addition to the above three patterns, there is a pattern of "opportunity effect does not occur, midway change effect occurs" (pattern X) (not shown, for example, an image as shown in FIG. 38(b-3) is displayed, but the number A mode in which a change in the target element occurs) may occur. In other words, the midway change effect is set not only to occur with the opportunity effect, but also to occur without the opportunity effect. In this way, as the mode of occurrence of the midway change effect, a mode in which the player easily notices the occurrence due to the opportunity effect and a mode in which the player hardly notices the occurrence because the chance effect is not involved are set. Become.

○ Specific example 6-4
It is assumed that two or more modes with different amounts of change (degrees of change) of numerical elements can occur as midway change effects. For example, in the first specific effect, the numerical image 50 with a star of "2" is displayed in the first period, and as a midway change effect that can occur in the first specific effect, a star of "3" is displayed. (first mode) (see FIG. 39(b-1)) and a mode (second mode) of changing to the numerical image 50 of star "4" (see FIG. 39(b- 2)) is set. When the midway change effect occurs, the probability of winning ending (jackpot) is higher in the case of the second mode than in the case of the first mode. In this way, by setting two or more modes with different degrees of increase in the degree of reliability (win expectation) as midway change effects, the player who notices the occurrence of the midway change effect is more likely to experience the increase. It will be a production form that will also pay attention to the degree.

○ Specific example 6-5
When the midway change performance is generated, the basic mode of the numerical image 50 is also changed. For example, in the first specific effect, the numerical element of the star "2" is displayed before the midway change effect occurs, and the numerical element of the star "3" is displayed after the midway change effect occurs. Two star marks representing "2" are displayed in "white", and three star marks representing star "3" are displayed in "red" (see FIG. 40; in the figure, "white" is displayed). are not hatched, and “red” is hatched). Although not shown, the two star marks are also "white" in the first period. It should be noted that the element representing the difference in basic mode is not limited to "color" (the same applies hereinafter when referring to the basic mode). It is also conceivable that the shape of the mark representing the numerical element itself is the basic mode. For example, it is assumed that a change in basic mode occurs such that a "star" mark is displayed before the midway change effect is generated, and a "sun" mark is displayed after the midway change effect is generated.

As described above, the midway change effect will occur without realizing it. is made different before and after the occurrence of the midway change performance.

○ Specific example 6-6
When a midway change effect occurs, it shall be displayed so that the change amount of the numerical element can be understood. Specifically, a mode is adopted in which the difference between the numerical element (reference value) before the occurrence of the intermediate change effect and the numerical element (change value) after the occurrence of the intermediate change effect can be grasped. For example, in the first specific effect, the numerical element of star "2" is displayed before the occurrence of the midway change effect, and the numerical element of star "3" is displayed after the midway change effect occurs. Of the stars "3", which are the numerical elements, two star marks are displayed in "white" and one star mark is displayed in "red" (see FIG. 41; in this figure, "white" is displayed. No hatching, "red" is shown with hatching). Although not shown, the two star marks are also "white" in the first period. In this way, the portion indicating the difference (gap) between the reference value and the change value is made different from the other portions in a basic manner so that the amount of change can be known.

By doing so, even after the occurrence of the midway change performance (even if the player does not remember the reference value) how much the numerical element has changed due to the occurrence of the midway change performance can be grasped. In particular, as described in Specific Example 6-4 above, if it is possible to generate two or more modes in which the amount of change (degree of change) of the numerical element differs as the midway change effect, the midway change There is an advantage that it is possible to grasp which mode has occurred even after the production has occurred.

Further, according to this example, after the midway change effect occurs, the portion showing the difference between the reference value and the change value is in a state different from the other portions in basic mode. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will not notice that the midway change effect has occurred until the end of the effect (the same effect as in the specific example 6-5 is also achieved).

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 game state setting means capable of setting a normal game state and a special game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state as a game state in which the game is played with the aim of winning a winning lottery result; The player can customize the probability of occurrence of one or more types of target effects that can occur in both the game state and the special game state and that indicate the probability that the result of the lottery will win. When a specified condition that can be established on the premise that the customization function and the game state transition from a pre-change state, which is one of the normal game state and the special game state, to a post-change state, which is the other, occurs, a setting confirmation function of asking a player whether or not the current setting of the occurrence probability of the target performance set in the state before the change is to be maintained in the state after the change. .
To improve the convenience of the customization function by asking the player whether or not to maintain the current customization even in the changed game state when the game state changes, as in the above game machine. is possible.

・ Means 1-2
A gaming machine characterized in that a player can arbitrarily select whether to maintain the current setting or to set all of the occurrence probabilities of one or more types of target effects to an initial setting when the specified condition is established. .
In this way, it is preferable to set the initial settings as an option when the current settings are not maintained.

・ Means 1-3
The gaming machine according to means 1-1 or 1-2, characterized in that the specified condition is not satisfied when all of the occurrence probabilities of one or more types of target effects are initial settings.
When the player does not use the customization function, the player may want to continue playing even if the game state changes, so it is preferable to prevent the setting confirmation function from appearing.

・ Means 1-4
Even if it is selected not to maintain the current setting when transitioning from one of the normal game state and the special game state to the other using the setting confirmation function, the normal game state and the special game 4. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein when returning to one of the states, the same setting as the current setting is restored.
By doing so, the customization is also restored as the game state is restored, which contributes to the convenience of the player.

・ Means 2-1
A game machine in which a plurality of types of candidate modes with different degrees of reliability are set as a mode of a performance image suggesting a degree of reliability indicating the probability that a winning lottery result is a win, and a performance mode switchable by a player. , a normal mode in which the effect image can be any of the plurality of types of candidate modes; and a special mode that does not belong to the specific category, but cannot be in one or more modes that do not belong to the specific category.
According to the gaming machine described above, by setting the special mode, the player can experience a game effect in which the effect image is not part of the candidate mode, thereby expanding the range of the game and increasing the interest.

・ Means 2-2
In the state where the normal mode is set, the reliability when the effect image belongs to any of the specific categories is set to any of the modes in which the effect image does not belong to the specific category. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the reliability is higher than the reliability in case.
By doing so, when the special mode is set, the effect image will not be in a relatively low-reliability mode (if the special mode is set, the effect image will be relatively unreliable). It eliminates the frustration caused by the frequent occurrence of being considered as a mode).

・ Means 2-3
1 or 2, wherein the effect image is information used in a winning lottery, and is a pending pattern indicating existence of winning lottery information for which notification of a corresponding winning lottery result has not yet been completed. 2. The gaming machine described in 2.
As the effect image, a reserved symbol, which is a typical image suggesting the degree of reliability, can be exemplified.

・ Means 3-1
A gaming machine for displaying, on a display device, an end image including a target character representing the target state and an end character representing that the target state ends when a target state that is desired not to end for a player ends. Thus, it is possible to execute an effect in which a pseudo-non-end image different from the end image is displayed in a situation where the target state appears to end but does not actually end, and the pseudo-non-end image is the target character. and a continuation character indicating that the target state continues.
The above game machine can execute an interesting effect that only the player who notices that the pseudo-non-end image similar to the end image is displayed can quickly know the continuation of the target state.

・ Means 3-2
The gaming machine according to means 3-1, wherein the pseudo non-end image is obtained by replacing the end character of the end image with the continuation character.
・ Means 3-3
The gaming machine according to means 3-1 or 3-2, wherein the font of the end character in the end image and the font of the continuation character in the pseudo-non-end image are the same.
・ Means 3-4
The gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-3, wherein the number of characters of the ending characters in the ending image and the number of characters of the continuation characters in the pseudo non-ending image are the same.
In the above-described manner, since the false end image and the end image are similar, it is possible to create an effect mode in which it is difficult to notice that the false end image is being displayed.

・ Means 4-1
A display device having a display area, and after the decorative patterns indicating the result of the lottery are variably displayed in the display area in a predetermined fluctuation direction, the decorative patterns are stopped or pseudo-stopped. an effect executing means for executing an image displacement effect in which a reference image including a background image displayed in the display area as a background is displaced with respect to the display area in the variation direction. game machine.
The game machine can execute an interesting image displacement effect in which the reference image appears to be displaced by the momentum of the decorative symbols.

・ Means 4-2
One side decorative design is displayed on one side of the display area, the other side decorative design is displayed on the other side, and the center side decorative design is variably displayed between the one side decorative design and the other side decorative design, and the one side decorative design is displayed. is stopped or pseudo-stopped, the reference image is displaced with respect to the display area so that one side of the display area has a larger displacement than the other side. The gaming machine according to means 4-1.
By doing so, it is possible to create an image displacement effect in which the reference image is tilted and displaced by the momentum of the decorative pattern stopped or pseudo-stopped on one side of the display area.

・ Means 4-3
One side decorative design is displayed on one side of the display area, the other side decorative design is displayed on the other side, and the central side decorative design is variably displayed between the one side decorative design and the other side decorative design, and the central side decorative design is displayed. The gaming machine according to means 4-1 or 4-2, characterized in that the reference image is displaced with respect to the display area along the direction of change, triggered by the stop or pseudo-stop of .
・ Means 4-4
One side decorative design is displayed on one side of the display area, the other side decorative design is displayed on the other side, and the center side decorative design is variably displayed between the one side decorative design and the other side decorative design, and the one side decorative design is displayed. , means for displacing the reference image with respect to the display area along the direction of change, triggered by the simultaneous stop or pseudo-stop of the other side decorative design and the central side decorative design. A gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-3.
The image displacement rendering triggered by the stop or pseudo-stop of the central decorative pattern should preferably be such that the reference image is not tilted but displaced.

・ Means 4-5
After the decorative pattern stops or pseudo-stops, it is repeated one or more times that it changes again, and it is possible to execute a continuous effect that suggests the probability that the target success or failure lottery result will win depending on the number of times of the re-change. , the game machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-4, wherein the image displacement effect is generated when the decorative symbols are stopped or simulated in the continuous effect.
Since the image displacement effect is triggered by the stop or pseudo-stop of the decorative pattern, the image displacement effect can be preferably used as a suggestion of so-called continuous effect.

・ Means 5-1
A display device having a display area, and a plurality of groups of decorative patterns each containing a plurality of types of decorative patterns are variably displayed in the display area, and combinations of the decorative patterns selected from each of the groups of decorative patterns are displayed. an informing means for informing the result of the winning or failing lottery, wherein one of the plurality of types of decorative patterns is a specific pattern, and the specific pattern is associated with a main element part indicating the type thereof and the main element part. After stopping or quasi-stopping at a predetermined position in the display area in a state including a sub-element part that A gaming machine characterized in that the probability that the result of the target lottery will be a win is higher in the case of .
The gaming machine described above can execute an interesting presentation in which the player will pay attention to the operation of the sub-element portion after the specific symbols are stopped or pseudo-stopped.

・ Means 5-2
When there is a possibility that the specific symbol stops or pseudo-stops at the predetermined position, a pre-rendering that suggests it occurs, and in the state before the pre-rendering occurs, the specific symbol is the The gaming machine according to means 5-1, characterized in that the variable display is performed in a manner that does not include subelements.
In this way, changing from a mode in which the specific symbol does not include the sub-element part to a mode in which the sub-element part is included can be used as a suggestion that the particular symbol stops or pseudo-stops at a predetermined position.

・ Means 5-3
When a combination of the decorative patterns selected from each of the plurality of the decorative pattern groups and stopped or pseudo-stopped becomes a specific combination, the plurality of the decorative pattern groups start to change again, wherein the restart It is possible to execute a continuous effect that suggests reliability by the number of times of fluctuation, the specific combination is a combination including the specific symbols stopped or pseudo-stopped at the predetermined position, and the specific combination is constructed The gaming machine according to means 5-1 or 5-2, characterized in that the sub-element part of the specific pattern performs the first action or the second action when the player wins.
In this way, the operation of the sub-element part can be used to suggest the occurrence of a continuous effect.

・ Means 5-4
When the sub-element portion of the specific pattern performs the second action when the specific combination is constructed, the specific combination is constructed again after the second action is changed again. A gaming machine according to means 5-3, characterized in that re-fluctuation occurs.
In this way, the occurrence of the second action (which is more advantageous than the first action) can be used as a suggestion that the number of consecutive effects (the number of re-fluctuations) tends to increase.

・ Means 6-1
a display device having a display area; and effect execution means for executing a specific effect leading to an advantageous ending that is advantageous to the player or a disadvantageous ending that is an ending if the advantageous ending is not reached, wherein the specific effect is In one period, a numerical image including numerical elements indicating the probability of reaching the advantageous ending is displayed in the display area, and in a second period after the first period and not reaching the ending, the first A gaming machine characterized in that the numerical image is displayed in a smaller size than in one period, and in the second period, there is a case where an intermediate change effect in which the numerical element of the numerical image changes occurs. .
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to provide an interesting specific effect in which the numerical element shown in the first period may change in the second period.

・ Means 6-2
In the specific effect, an opportunity effect that suggests that the probability of reaching the advantageous ending has increased may occur, and the midway change effect is generated in conjunction with the opportunity effect. The gaming machine according to means 6-1.
By doing so, it becomes easy to understand the occurrence of the midway change effect.

・ Means 6-3
The game machine according to means 6-2, wherein the midway change effect may not occur even when the opportunity effect occurs.
By doing so, when the opportunity presentation occurs, the player will pay attention to whether or not the midway change presentation will also occur.

・ Means 6-4
The numerical image is displayed together with the unique image representing the type of the specific effect during the first period, and the numerical image is displayed but the unique image is not displayed during the second period. The gaming machine according to any one of means 6-1 to 6-3.
The midway change effect is novel in that the numerical image changes in a situation where the unique image is not displayed, rather than in a situation where the unique image is displayed.

1 gaming machine 10 reserved design 11 pending design during fluctuation (suspension information during fluctuation)
12 Reservation pattern before change (reservation information before change)
10a to 10d First to fourth candidate modes 21 End image 22 Pseudo non-end image 23 Target character 24 End character 25 Continuation character 26B Background part 30 Reference image 30B Background image
50 numerical image 55 title image (unique image)
80 Decorative design 80L Left decorative design 80C Middle decorative design 80R Right decorative design 80T Specific design 80Tm Main element part 80Ts Sub element part 91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (3)

A gaming machine in which a winning lottery result is notified by a combination of symbols selected and displayed from among a plurality of kinds of decorative symbols,
a display device having a display area;
an effect executing means for executing a specific effect leading to an advantageous ending that is advantageous to the player or a disadvantageous ending that is an ending when the advantageous ending is not reached;
with
The specific production is
In a first period, a numerical image, which is not the decorative pattern and includes numerical elements suggesting the probability of reaching the advantageous ending, is displayed in the display area;
In a second period which is a period after the first period and has not reached the end, the numerical image is displayed smaller than in the first period,
During the second period , an intermediate change effect may occur in which the numerical element of the numerical image changes,
In the first period, the numerical image is displayed together with the title image representing the title of the specific effect,
The gaming machine is characterized in that during the second period, the numerical image is displayed in a smaller size than in the first period, but the title image is not displayed. In the specific effect, an opportunity effect may occur that suggests that the probability of reaching the advantageous ending has increased,
2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the midway change effect is generated along with the opportunity effect. 3. The game machine according to claim 2, wherein even when the opportunity effect is generated, the midway change effect may not be generated.

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