JP7217986B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Various productions are known in which a plurality of characters appear, such as a battle production in which an ally character (a character on the player side) and an enemy character appear (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2020-018341 A

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a game machine that makes it easy to understand the effects in which characters appear.

A gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, includes a first display device in which the rear side can be visually recognized through a transparent portion, a second display device located behind the first display device, and a second display device. An image representing one character is displayed on the first display device, and an image representing a second character different from the first character is displayed on the second display device to execute an image display effect including another display state. and means.

The gaming machine according to the present invention can make it easy to understand the effects in which characters appear.

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. (a) is a diagram for explaining the positional relationship between the first display device and the second display device ((a-1) shows the positional relationship when the first display device and the second display device are viewed obliquely from above; (a-2) is a diagram showing the size relationship when the first display device and the second display device are viewed from the front), and (b) is a diagram showing various images displayed on the first display device. A diagram for explaining the state (transmissive portion, image display portion (semi-transmissive portion/opaque portion)) (the first display device shown in (b-1) and the second display device shown in (b-2) are superimposed and (b-3)). FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an image display effect (another display state); FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a first specific example (first co-display state) relating to image display effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a first specific example (second co-display state) relating to image display effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a first specific example of image display effects (a form of effect using a first complete co-display state and a second complete co-display state); FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a specific image effect; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a first specific example regarding specific image rendering; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a second specific example regarding specific image effects; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a third specific example regarding specific image effects; FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a fourth specific example regarding specific image rendering; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a fifth specific example regarding specific image effects; It is a time chart which shows the flow of timer production. It is a time chart which shows the flow of timer production. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st specific example regarding timer production|presentation, and the 2nd specific example. It is a figure for demonstrating the 4th specific example regarding timer production|presentation, and the 5th specific example. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining an eighth specific example regarding timer effects; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a ninth specific example (example 9-1) regarding timer effect; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining an eighth specific example (Example 9-2) regarding timer effects; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining an eighth specific example (example 9-3) regarding timer effects; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining an eighth specific example (example 9-4) regarding timer effects; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining an eighth specific example (Example 9-5, Example 9-6) regarding timer effect; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining an eighth specific example (example 9-8) regarding timer effects;

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.

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 starting area 904, a big winning opening 906, an out opening, and the like. 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 the game ball flowing down the game area 902 wins a winning opening such as the starting area 904 or the big winning opening 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/failure determining 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 determination information) is acquired from a random number source with the winning of a game ball to the starting area 904 as a trigger, and if the numerical value is the same as a predetermined jackpot numerical value, it is a big hit, and if it is different, it is lost. becomes. In the present embodiment, notification of the lottery result is started in the order in which the numerical values are obtained (so-called variation is started), but there is success/failure determination information for which the notification of the lottery result has not yet been completed. In this case, the newly acquired propriety determination information is stored as pending information in storage means provided on a control board (not shown). It is displayed as a reserved pattern 70 that the reserved information is stored in the storage means. In addition, in this embodiment, the reserved design 70 is displayed on at least one of the first display device 11 (first display area 111) and the second display device 12 (second display area 121), which will be described later in detail.

In this embodiment, as the reserved design 70, the notification effect to notify the result of the lottery (decorative pattern 80 (decorative pattern group 80g) from the start of fluctuation, the effect until completely stopped with the combination showing the result of the lottery, so-called one Although the effect during the fluctuation) has been started, the notification of the success or failure lottery result has not been completed (hereinafter sometimes referred to as fluctuation pending information). A pattern indicating the existence of the change pending”) and information that the notification effect for notifying the result of the lottery is not started (hereinafter also referred to as pre-variation pending information) Pre-change pending pattern 72 corresponding to is displayed (see Figure 2). In this embodiment, the pending pattern during fluctuation 71 and the pending pattern before fluctuation 72 have the same basic form, and the pending pattern during fluctuation 71 is displayed larger than the reserved pattern before fluctuation 72 in order to distinguish between the two. be. Fundamental forms of the during-fluctuation reserved design 71 and the pre-variation reserved design 72 may be completely different.

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 70 corresponding to one of the special figures 1 and 2, there are cases where one fluctuation reserved design 71 and up to four pre-variation reserved designs 72 are displayed (see FIG. 2). .

In this embodiment, the player is notified of the winning or losing lottery result by a combination of the decorative symbols 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed on the display device, as in a known gaming 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). The decorative pattern 80 may be a combination of numbers and characters. In this embodiment, the decorative pattern 80 is displayed on at least one of the first display device 11 (first display area 111) and the second display device 12 (second display area 121), details of which will be described later.

In some drawings other than FIG. 2, the illustration of the reserved design 70 and the decorative design 80 is omitted.

In this embodiment, a normal game state and a special game state are set as the game state. 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 gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and a low base state (low probability, no time saving) in which it is difficult for a game ball to 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 game state with a high probability of winning a jackpot, and a high-base state (high probability/with short working hours) in which a game ball is likely to enter the starting area 904 . The second special game state is a low-probability game state with a low probability of winning a jackpot, and a high-base state (low probability/with short working hours) in which a game ball is 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. In this embodiment, so-called "left-handed" is performed. The special game state shoots a game ball aiming at the second starting area 904b. In the present embodiment, so-called "right-handed hitting" is performed. 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. Win a prize. 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.

2) Display Device The gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment includes a first display device 11 and a second display device 12 (see FIGS. 1 and 3A). In the following description, an image displayable area of the first display device 11 is referred to as a first display area 111 , and an image displayable area of the second display device 12 is referred to as a second display area 121 . Each display area refers to a range that can be visually recognized by a player facing the gaming machine 1 . In the following description, simply referring to an image includes both a moving image and a still image, without any particular clarification.

The first display device 11 is a transmissive display device. In this embodiment, a known transmissive liquid crystal display device is used. It is conceivable to apply other transmissive display devices such as a transmissive organic EL display device and a transmissive inorganic EL display device as the first display device 11 . However, the first display device 11 is not capable of displaying only one or a plurality of images in a fixed form (the image that can be displayed is limited, such as an illumination panel), but any image can be displayed (images that can be displayed are infinite).

The second display device 12 is arranged behind the first display device 11 . In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display device is used as the second display device 12 . As described above, the first display device 11 (first display region 111) is a transmissive display device that exhibits a transmissive function, and the second display device 12 (second display region 121) exhibits such a transmissive function. (However, this does not deny that the second display device 12 is a transmissive display device).

Part or all of the first display area 111 and the second display area 121 overlap in the front-rear direction. In this embodiment, the first display area 111 is larger than the second display area 121 , and both display devices are arranged so that the entire second display area 121 overlaps the first display area 111 . In this embodiment, a part of the first display area 111 is positioned so as to overlap behind the game board 90 (a plate constituting the main body of the game board 90) made of a colorless and transparent material (see FIG. 1). ). That is, part of the first display area 111 (image displayed in the first display area 111) is visible through the game board 90. FIG. Note that the game board 90 is not shown in drawings other than FIG.

The first display area 111 and the second display area 121 are shifted forward and backward. Therefore, depending on the direction of the player's line of sight with respect to the image, the image displayed in the first display area 111 is more visible through the image displayed in the second display area 121 (transmissive portion M or semi-transmissive portion N1, which will be described later). image) (the image displayed in the first display area 111 appears to emerge) (see FIG. 3(a-1)). It can be said that a sense of depth is expressed by displaying visible images in both the first display area 111 and the second display area 121 . However, if the image is completely facing the image (if the line of sight is perpendicular to the image), the images displayed in both display areas seem to be displayed integrally (see FIG. 3(a)). -2)).

The first display device 11 is a transmissive portion that allows part or all of the first display area 111 to be viewed as a member located behind (including an image displayed in the second display area 121; the same applies hereinafter). It can be set to M (transmissive area) (see FIG. 3(b-1)). In this embodiment, the transmissive portion M is a portion that looks colorless and transparent from the player's point of view (even if it is an area where an image (color) is displayed for control purposes, it is almost colorless and transparent to the player). It is assumed that the visible portion is the transparent portion M). Therefore, the members and the like located behind the transmissive portion M (overlapping the transmissive portion M in the front-rear direction) are visible to the player almost as they are (see area A1 in FIG. 3(b-3). ).

Further, in the first display device 11, part or all of the first display region 111 can be used as an image display portion N that allows visual recognition of a member located behind the transmissive portion M ( See FIG. 3(b-1)). It is also possible for the first display area 111 to be in a state in which the transmissive portion M and the image display portion N are mixed. The image display portion N is a portion where some kind of image appears to be displayed from the player's point of view. Since the image is displayed, the visibility of the member positioned behind the transmissive portion M (overlapping the image display portion N in the front-rear direction) is poor.

Also, the image display portion N is divided into a semi-transmissive portion N1 and an opaque portion N2. It is also possible to have an image display portion N in which a semi-transmissive portion N1 and an opaque portion N2 are mixed. The semi-transmissive portion N1 is a portion that is less visible than the transmissive portion M, although it is possible to visually recognize a member located behind the semi-transmissive portion N1 through the displayed image. From the player's point of view, it is a part that looks colored and transparent (colored and translucent). That is, the visibility is lower than that of the transmissive portion M due to the presence of the translucent image (see area A2 in FIG. 3(b-3)). The transmittance (transmittance) of the semi-transmissive portion N1 increases as the white elements of the image displayed in the semi-transmissive portion N1 increase (brighter), and the semi-transmissive portion N1 increases as the black component increases (darkens). The transmittance (transmittance) of N1 tends to be low.

The opaque portion N2 is a portion where the visibility of the member located behind the semi-transparent portion N1 is inferior, and it is extremely difficult or impossible to visually recognize the member located behind through the displayed image. (Although not completely transparent (perfectly opaque), it includes a mode in which the rear cannot be seen without staring at it, that is, a mode in which it is substantially non-transmissive). From the player's point of view, only the image represented by the opaque portion N2 is visible, and the objects behind it are covered with the image and cannot be seen (see area A3 in FIG. 3(b-3)). ). In the present embodiment, the entire second display area 121 is set so as to overlap the first display area 111. Therefore, if the entire first display area 111 is the opaque portion N2, the The second display area 121 (the image displayed in the second display area 121) becomes invisible. In the following description, when at least part of the first display area 111 is the opaque portion N2, what is present behind the opaque portion N2 is not visible (invisible). It means that it is substantially invisible (invisible), and includes a slightly transparent state.

Basically, the first display area 111 (first display device 11) and the image displayed in the first display area 111 are indicated by dotted lines, and the second display area 121 (second display device 12) and the second display area 121 (second display device 12) The image displayed in the second display area 121 is illustrated with a solid line.

3) Various productions using the display device Hereinafter, various productions using the first display device 11 and the second display device 12 will be described. Various effects described below can occur as a part of notification effects for notifying a certain winning lottery result (target winning lottery result). It should be noted that the configuration may not be such that all of the effects described below can be executed. It may be a configuration in which only a part can be executed. In addition, in the following description of various effects, explanations and illustrations of those that are not related to the target effects may be omitted.

3-1) Image Display Effect The image display effect (see FIG. 4) will be described. The image display effect is a effect in which an image representing a first character (first character image 21) and an image representing a second character (second character image 22) different from the first character are displayed in the display area. It is sufficient that the first character image 21 and the second character image 22 are set so as to be distinguished from each other by the player. The image display effect in this embodiment is a battle effect in which the first character and the second character fight. The first character is a player side (ally side) character, and the second character is an enemy side character. An ending in which the first character wins (reaching an advantageous situation) is set as an ending advantageous to the player (winning ending), and an ending in which the first character loses (an ending in which the second character wins) is set to the player. It is set as an unfavorable ending (defeating ending). It should be noted that the victory ending includes a mode (reversal mode/resurrection mode) in which the first character pretends to have been defeated once and is overturned. The image display effect in this embodiment is executed as a kind of so-called ready-to-win effect, and leads to a victory ending when the result of the target win/loss lottery is a big hit, and leads to a defeat end when it is a loss.

The image display effect is a state ( Hereinafter, it may be referred to as another display state) (see FIG. 4A). Through the image display effect, the first character image 21 and the second character image 22 may be displayed separately during the period when both the first character image 21 and the second character image 22 are displayed. A configuration may be adopted in which a part of the period in which both are displayed is in a separate display state. It should be noted that the first character image 21 and the second character image 22 include images representing things belonging to each character, things generated from each character, and the like. For example, if the first character has a "sword", the image representing the "sword" is included in the first character image 21 (see FIG. 4A). Also, for example, when the second character emits something like a “beam,” the image representing the “beam” is included in the second character image 22 .

Since the separate display state indicates that the first character is positioned in front and the second character is positioned behind it, images other than the character image are displayed according to this positional relationship. An image representing an object positioned in front of the first character is displayed on the first display device 11, and an image representing an object positioned behind the second character is displayed on the second display device 12 (Fig. 4(a) shows that an image positioned behind the second character (background of the second character) is displayed on the second display device 12).

The different display state in this embodiment is that each image is drawn from the "viewpoint of the first character". Therefore, with respect to the first character image 21, the parts that can be seen from the "viewpoint of the first character" are displayed, and the parts that cannot be seen are not displayed. From the point of view when the first character has a form like a general "human", the first character's face (own face) cannot be visually recognized, but the first character's hands and arms (own hands) and arms), the feet of the first character (own feet), etc., can be displayed on the first display device 11 as the first character image 21 (see FIG. 4A). In other words, as long as the first character image 21 is drawn from the "viewpoint of the first character", the image representing the entire first character will not be displayed in the separate display state.

The first character image 21 is represented by an image display portion N (semi-transparent portion N1 or non-transparent portion N2). When part of the second character image 22 displayed on the semi-transmissive portion N1 and the second display device 12 overlaps, part of the second character image 22 is visible through the semi-transmissive portion N1 (see FIG. 4). In (a), for example, the face of the second character is visible through the first character (sword)). In this manner, at least part of the first character image 21 is the semi-transparent part N1, and part of the second character image 22 is displayed so as to overlap the semi-transparent part N1. A portion of the second character image 22 is visible through the portion N1. Therefore, the anteroposterior relationship between the first character and the second character becomes clearer.

The image display effect in this embodiment is a battle effect in which the first character and the second character fight. Therefore, a state where the first character and the second character are in contact may be drawn. For example, although not shown, when drawing a state in which the hands (arms) of a first character and the hands (arms) of a second character are in contact, a part of the hands of the first character and a part of the hands of the second character are placed back and forth. Each image is displayed so as to overlap the By representing the contact portion of the first character with the semi-transparent portion N1, the contact portion of the second character can be visually recognized through the semi-transparent portion N1.

Also, even when the first character image 21 is displayed, part of the first display area 111 is the transparent portion M, so that the second character displayed on the transparent portion M and the second display device 12 When part of the image 22 overlaps, part of the second character image 22 is visible through the transparent portion M.

The second character image 22 displayed on the second display device 12 is also drawn from the "viewpoint of the first character". Since the image is from the “viewpoint of the first character” different from that of the second character, an image showing the entire second character may be displayed on the second display device 12 .

In this embodiment, at least in another display state of the image display effect, the decorative pattern 80 (indicating the reach state) is displayed on the first display device 11 (first display area 111) (see FIG. 4 ( a) see). In other words, by displaying the decorative pattern 80 indicating that the reach is established on the first display device 11, the first character displayed on the first display device 11 is the character on the player side (the character to be supported). ) to make it easier to understand.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the image display effect is the winning ending, the first character is displayed on the first display device 11 (the first display area 111) to indicate that the winning ending has been reached ( See FIG. 4(b-1)). On the other hand, in the case of a losing ending, the second character is displayed on the second display device 12 (second display area 121) to show that the losing ending has been reached (see FIG. 4(b-2)). . In other words, the first character is displayed on the first display device 11 and the second character is displayed on the second display device 12 (separate display state) even at the end of the game. However, when a winning ending is reached, the entire first character is displayed on the first display device 11 from a third person's point of view instead of from the "first character's point of view". Note that this is just an example. In any case, the content of the ending (winning or losing) may be displayed on one of the first display device 11 and the second display device 12 .

Thus, in the image display effect (different display state) in this embodiment, the first character image 21 is displayed on the first display device 11 (first display area 111), and the second character image 22 is displayed on the second display device 12. Since they are displayed in (the second display area 121), it becomes easy to distinguish between the first character and the second character, and the presentation becomes easy to understand. Also, it can be said that this is a novel production that shows the positional relationship between the first character and the second character in a three-dimensional manner.

Also, a first character image 21 showing a player's character (a character set as an ending in which winning is advantageous) is displayed on the front first display device 11, and a second character image 22 showing the opponent's character. is displayed on the rear second display device 12, it is easy to understand which character is the player's side character.

In addition, since only the part visible from the viewpoint of the first character is displayed as the first character image 21 on the first display device 11, it is possible to create a situation in which the player himself seems to be the first character. . If a "battle effect" is used as in the present embodiment, the effect can be such that the player feels as if he or she is fighting with the second character.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the items related to the image display effects are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described. It should be noted that a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques, which will be described using specific examples below, are applied in combination.

First Specific Example As the display state of the first character image 21 and the second character image 22 in the image display effect, a state (co-display state) different from the separate display state described above can occur. As the co-display state, the following first co-display state and second co-display state can be considered. An image display effect in which both co-display states occur, or an image display effect in which only one of the co-display states occurs may be used.

(a) The first co-display state is a state in which part of the image representing the second character (second character image 22) is displayed on the first display device 11 (first display area 111). That is, the first character image 21 and part of the second character image 22 (hereinafter referred to as the second character front portion 22a) are displayed on the first display device 11, and the second character image 22 is displayed on the second display device 12. Another portion (the portion not displayed on the first display device 11; hereinafter referred to as the second character rear portion 22b) is displayed (see FIGS. 5B and 5C). A first co-display state in which the entire second character image 22 is displayed on the first display device 11 may occur.

According to the anteroposterior relationship between the first display device 11 and the second display device 12 , the object displayed on the first display device 11 appears to be located in front of the object displayed on the second display device 12 . For example, by changing from the separate display state (see FIG. 5(a)) to the first common display state (see FIG. 5(b)), it is possible to determine whether the second character has approached (moved forward) the first character. (The embodiment shown in FIG. 5 is the kicking second character coming closer to the first character). In addition, the ratio of the second character front portion 22a included in the second character image 22 (the second character front portion 22a and the second character rear portion 22b) in the first co-display state is increased over time (Fig. 5 ( By changing from b) to (c), the second character appears to gradually approach the first character (moving forward).

(b) The second co-display state is a state in which part of the image representing the first character (first character image 21) is displayed on the second display device 12 (second display area 121). That is, a portion of the first character image 21 (hereinafter referred to as a first character front portion 21a) is displayed on the first display device 11, and another portion of the first character image 21 is displayed on the second display device 12. (A portion not displayed on the first display device 11; hereinafter referred to as a first character rear portion 21b) and a second character image 22 are displayed (see FIGS. 6B and 6C). A second co-display state in which the entire first character image 21 is displayed on the second display device 12 may occur.

According to the anteroposterior relationship between the first display device 11 and the second display device 12 , the object displayed on the first display device 11 appears to be located in front of the object displayed on the second display device 12 . For example, by changing from the separate display state (see FIG. 6A) to the second co-display state (see FIG. 6B), the first character approaches the second character (moves backward). It looks as if Also, in the second co-display state, the proportion of the first character rear portion 21b included in the first character image 21 (the first character front portion 21a and the first character rear portion 21b) is increased with time (Fig. 6 ( By changing from b) to (c), the first character appears to gradually approach the second character (moving backward).

(C) Part of the first character image 21 (first character front part 21a) and part of the second character image 22 (second character front part 22a) are displayed on the first display device 11, and the second display is performed. A state in which another part of the first character image 21 (the first character rear part 21b) and another part of the second character image 22 (the second character rear part 22b) are displayed on the device 12 (so to speak, the above-described second character image 22b). A state in which the primary display state and the secondary display state are mixed). By changing from the separate display state described above to the mixed state, it is possible to perform an effect in which the first character moves backward and the second character moves forward, making it appear as if they are approaching each other.

(d) The first co-display state and the second co-display state may be used to indicate the presence or absence of so-called chance-up.

For example, in the first co-display state, the second character (enemy character) approaches (approaches) the first character (player side character), and the second character appears to be superior. Therefore, the probability that the first co-display state does not occur in the image display effect is more favorable to the player (winning end) than the case where the first co-display state occurs. A high setting can be considered. However, this does not deny the opposite setting, that is, setting the occurrence of the first co-display state as an event advantageous to the player.

As another example, in the second co-display state, the first character (player side character) approaches (approaches) the second character (enemy character), and the first character is dominant. Since it is visible, the outcome (winning outcome) is more advantageous to the player when the second co-display state occurs in the image display effect than when the second co-display state does not occur. It is conceivable to set a setting with a high probability of reaching That is, the setting is such that the occurrence of the second co-display state is a so-called chance-up. However, this does not deny the setting opposite to this, that is, the configuration in which the non-occurrence of the second co-display state is set as an event advantageous to the player.

Also, it is set that one of the first co-display state and the second co-display state occurs (the other does not occur) after a predetermined branch point in the image display effect. In other words, the first character (player side character) changes such that one of the second characters (enemy characters) approaches the other, or the other becomes closer to the other. It is assumed that the probability of reaching an ending (winning ending) that is advantageous to the player is suggested. In the first co-display state, the second character (enemy character) approaches the first character (player side character), and in the second co-display state, the state is the opposite. Probability that when the state occurs (mode in which the player-side character moves), the outcome is more advantageous to the player than in the case when the first co-display state (mode in which the player-side character moves) occurs. is preferably set to a high value.

(E) All of the second character image 22 is displayed on the first display device 11 (that is, all of the first character image 21 and all of the second character image 22 are displayed on the first display device 11) The full co-display state (hereinafter referred to as the first complete co-display state) (see FIG. 7B-2) and the entirety of the first character image 21 are displayed on the second display device 12 (that is, the first A second co-display state in which all of the character image 21 and all of the second character image 22 are displayed on the second display device 12 (hereinafter referred to as a second complete co-display state) (see FIG. 7B-1) ) may be set to indicate the end of the effect.

For example, after displaying a mode in which the first character, which is the player side character, and the second character, which is the enemy character, push each other in another display state (see FIG. 7(a)), the first complete co-display state or The production mode is such that the display moves to the second complete co-display state. Transitioning to the first complete co-display state (see FIG. 7(b-2)) gives the impression that the enemy character (second character) has "overwhelmed" the player side character (first character). Therefore, it is assumed that the ending is disadvantageous for the player. On the other hand, the transition to the second complete co-display state (see FIG. 7(b-1)) gives the impression that the character on the player side (first character) has "brought over" the enemy character (second character). , it is assumed that the ending is advantageous to the player. However, the opposite setting (setting that transitioning to the first complete co-display state is an advantageous ending and shifting to the second complete co-display state is an unfavorable ending) is denied. Do not mean.

In the above example, before transitioning from another display state to one of the first complete co-display state and the second complete co-display state (end), the first co-display state (in the first complete co-display state ) or the second co-display state (not the second complete co-display state). In other words, the player's character (first character) and the enemy character (second character) "push each other", creating a "flashing" effect in which one character approaches or separates from the other character. You may make it

Second Specific Example The first character image 21 and the second character image 22 described in the above embodiment may represent objects. For example, while the first character is a character on the player side, the image corresponding to the second character is an object that the character on the player side should destroy (whether or not the object is destroyed will give the player a favorable outcome). It is shown whether or not it has reached). It is possible to apply the technical ideas described in the above embodiments to such a presentation as well. However, in order to realize an effect drawn from the "viewpoint of the first character", the first character needs to be a character with vision.

Third Concrete Example Although it has been described that the image display effect of the above embodiment is drawn from the "viewpoint of the first character", such a configuration may not be used. In other words, the setting is such that a portion (for example, a “face” portion) that cannot be seen from the “viewpoint of the first character” in another display state may be displayed on the first display device 11 as the first character image 21. may be With such a configuration, a "third party" different from the first character and the second character will be seen from the side of the first character.

3-2) Specific Image Effect The specific image effect is an effect of displaying the specific image 30 on the first display device 11 (first display area 111). The specific image 30 is an image drawn in "perspective". The player's side is drawn as the front (front), and the reverse is drawn as the back (back) so that the object represented by the specific image 30 can be seen three-dimensionally. It should be noted that it is not necessary to set all the images drawn by the perspective method as the specific image 30 . Only part of the image drawn by the perspective method may be set as the specific image 30 (targeted for specific image rendering). It should be noted that in the drawings explaining the specific image effect, only images related to the effect are illustrated.

The specific image rendering will be described using a “sword” as an example of the specific image 30 . It is assumed that the specific image 30 is displayed on the first display device 11 so that the "handle" portion of the sword is in front and the "blade" is in the back. The specific image 30 is displayed on the first display device 11 so that the transmittance (transmittance) gradually increases from the near side to the far side (see FIG. 8A). Regarding a certain pixel and its adjacent pixels (pixels adjacent to the back side) forming the specific image 30, the adjacent pixels are made to have a higher transparency than the certain pixel. In the drawings, the density of horizontal lines drawn inside the specific image 30 (interval between horizontal lines) conceptually indicates the degree of transparency. The wider the interval between the horizontal lines, the higher the transparency.

If the pixels that draw the specific image 30 can be infinitely approximated, a line along the vertical direction extending from the bottom to the top of the first display area 111 from the front to the back (in the case of this embodiment, the object drawn in perspective) A straight line (vector) approaching the vanishing point of (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the reference line L) (see FIG. 8(a)), the transparency increases linearly (FIG. 8 (b)).

Comparing a first specific portion 301 and a second specific portion 302 representing a portion farther than the first specific portion 301 (a portion on the far side) as a portion constituting the specific image 30, the first specific portion 301 is This means that the second specific portion 302 has a higher degree of transparency. Since the difference in color to be expressed may appear as a difference in transparency, strictly speaking, "the second specific location 302 has a higher transparency than the first specific location 301" It refers to a comparison when the specific location 301 and the second specific location 302 represent the same color (locations that have the same aspect if expressed two-dimensionally). For example, if the first specific location 301 and the second specific location 302 express the same “red”, the first specific location 301 has a higher percentage of “black” elements than the second specific location 302. Higher (appearing darker) "red".

As the transmittance increases, the rear side (the image displayed in the second display area 121) is more likely to be seen through the portion, and thus the image appears "blurred". In other words, the second specific point 302 looks "blurred" than the first specific point 301 (the first specific point 301 looks "clearer" than the second specific point 302). Therefore, the specific image 30 that is three-dimensionally drawn as having a length in the front and rear can be perceived as more realistic.

Specific examples in which the matters related to the specific image presentation are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described below. It should be noted that a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques, which will be described using specific examples below, are applied in combination.

First Concrete Example In the above-described embodiment, the transparency is controlled for each pixel forming the specific image 30. However, the specific image 30 is divided into a plurality of portions (hereinafter referred to as divided portions 30p). The divided portion 30p is composed of a plurality of pixels), and the transparency may be controlled for each divided portion 30p. In other words, pixels forming the same divided portion 30p are made to have the same transmittance, and pixels forming different divided portions 30p are made to have different transmittances (see FIG. 9A). For example, if a certain divided portion 30p is compared with another divided portion 30p located on the back side of the certain divided portion 30p, the number of pixels forming the other divided portion 30p is higher than that of the pixels forming the certain divided portion 30p. is highly transparent. Assuming that a portion included in a certain divided portion 30p is a first specific portion 301 and a portion constituting another divided portion 30p is a second specific portion 302, the second specific portion 302 is more specific than the first specific portion 301. It can be said that the transparency is high.

In this example, along the reference line L extending from the near side to the far side, the transmittance changes step by step (see FIG. 9B). That is, in the above embodiment (assuming that the pixels that draw the specific image 30 can be approximated infinitely), the transparency linearly increases along the reference line L, whereas in this example, along the reference line L There is a difference that the degree of transparency increases in stages. From the standpoint of making the change in transmittance from the near side to the far side inconspicuous, it is preferable to use the above embodiment rather than the present example. In other words, it is preferable to make the size of the divided portion 30p as small as possible (in the above embodiment, it can be said that "one pixel = one divided portion 30p"). On the other hand, the configuration of this example, in which a certain range is set as the dividing portion 30p, has the advantage of facilitating the creation (control) of the image to be output as the specific image 30. FIG.

Further, in the case of this example, it is preferable to set the dividing portion 30p for each part of the target object represented by the specific image 30 . If the transparency is set to be different for each divided portion 30p, the change at the boundary between the divided portions 30p may become conspicuous. good. If the specific image 30 representing a "sword" is used as in the above embodiment, it is conceivable to set each of the "handle" portion, the "tsuba" portion, and the "blade" portion as one divided portion 30p. be done. If a human-like "character" is to be expressed, it is conceivable to set each of the "head" part, the "body" part, the "arms (hands)" part, and the "legs" part as one divided part 30p. be done.

○Second specific example When the specific image 30 (see FIG. 10(a-1)) is displayed on the first display device 11 (first display area 111), the second display device 12 (second display area 121) 10(a-2)) is displayed. At least a part of the auxiliary image 35 overlaps the specific image 30 in the front-back direction (note that "overlapping" in the following description of the specific image 30 and the auxiliary image 35 means that both images overlap in the front-back direction). (see FIG. 10(a-3)). That is, the object is represented in perspective by the specific image 30 and the auxiliary image 35 .

Assume that the auxiliary image 35 is an image whose density gradually increases from the near side to the far side. Here, it is assumed that the "density" is higher as the number of "black" elements included in the pixel increases, and lower as the number of "white" elements included in the pixel decreases. For example, if a certain pixel expresses "red", the higher the ratio of "black" to the "red", the higher the density. From the player's point of view, it is the degree of clarity of the image, and the higher the density, the clearer the image (the lower the density, the more blurred the image). In other words, when viewed along the reference line L extending from the near side to the far side, the image gradually becomes clearer (see FIG. 10(a-2)). In the drawing, the density of horizontal lines drawn inside the auxiliary image 35 (interval between horizontal lines) conceptually indicates the level of density. The wider the interval between the horizontal lines, the lower the density.

Assuming that an auxiliary image 35 having the same shape as the specific image 30 is displayed in a portion overlapping the specific image 30 in the second display area 121 (the specific image 30 and the auxiliary image 35 exactly overlap), the density of the auxiliary image 35 is A portion with a higher density overlaps a portion with a higher degree of transparency in the specific image 30 (see FIG. 10B). ). The higher the transparency, the easier it is to see the image behind it. In this example, the higher the transparency, the clearer the part of the auxiliary image 35 that can be seen through it. Conversely, the lower the transparency of the portion, the blurrier the auxiliary image 35 seen through the portion. As mentioned above, the specific image 30 includes the first specific portion 301 and the second specific portion 302 . If the portion of the auxiliary image 35 that overlaps the first specific location 301 is the first auxiliary location 351, and the portion that overlaps the second specific location 302 is the second auxiliary location 352, then the second auxiliary location 352 is more accurate than the first auxiliary location 351. It means that the concentration is higher.

In this way, the higher the degree of transparency of the specific image 30, the more the auxiliary image 35 will affect the representation of that portion. That is, with respect to the object represented by the perspective, the closer to the player (player's side) the closer the specific image 30 displayed on the first display device 11 (the front display device) is, the more likely it is to act. That is, the extent to which the auxiliary image 35 displayed on the second display device 12 (later display device) acts on the portion located at . Therefore, the effect of making the perspective of the object more realistic (seeing three-dimensionally) is enhanced.

Third Specific Example In the configuration in which the auxiliary image 35 (see FIG. 11(a-2)) described in the second specific example is displayed on the second display device 12 (second display area 121), the auxiliary image 35 includes a portion that does not overlap the specific image 30 (see FIG. 11(a-1)) (hereinafter referred to as a non-superimposed assisted portion 353). The non-superimposed assisted portion 353 is continuous with the specific image 30 when viewed from the front. In other words, it is a portion that extends as it is from the edge of the specific image 30 from the player's point of view. Also, the non-superimposed auxiliary portion 353 is provided on the side of the auxiliary image 35 where the density is high. That is, the non-superimposed assisting point 353 is closer to the second assisting point 352 than to the first assisting point 351 . In the example shown in FIG. 11 , a portion of the tip side of the “sword” in the auxiliary image 35 is the non-superimposed auxiliary portion 353 .

By displaying the auxiliary image 35 including the non-superimposed auxiliary portion 353 on the second display device 12, an image (an image representing the object) (an image representing the object) formed by combining the specific image 30 and the auxiliary image 35 (see FIG. 11 ( a-3)) is a portion where the specific image 30 and the auxiliary image 35 overlap when viewed along the reference line L, where the transparency of the specific image 30 gradually increases and the density of the auxiliary image 35 gradually increases. , so that it continues to the non-superimposed auxiliary location 353 . In other words, when viewed along the reference line L, an object that appears to be displayed on both the first display device 11 and the second display device 12 and gradually moves backward is displayed only on the second display device 12 halfway through. (Mode as if reaching the position of the second display device 12) (see FIG. 11(b)). Therefore, it is possible to improve the effect of making the object look three-dimensional.

It should be noted that the non-superimposition assisting portion 353 is also preferably arranged such that the density gradually decreases along the reference line L. FIG. In other words, it is preferable to configure such that the further away from the portion overlapping the specific image 30 (the farther the portion represents), the more blurred it appears, and the non-superimposed assisting portion 353 alone expresses perspective.

○ Fourth Specific Example In the configuration in which the auxiliary image 35 described in the second specific example is displayed on the second display device 12 (second display area 121), the specific image 30 (see FIG. 12 (a-1)) is It includes a portion (hereinafter referred to as a non-overlapping specific portion 303) that does not overlap the auxiliary image 35 (see FIG. 12(a-2)). The non-superimposed specific portion 303 is continuous with the auxiliary image 35 when viewed from the front. That is, from the player's point of view, it is a portion that extends as it is from the edge of the portion other than the non-superimposed specific portion 303 in the specific image 30 . Also, the non-superimposed specific portion 303 is provided on the side of the specific image 30 with low transparency. That is, the non-superimposed specific location 303 is closer to the first auxiliary location 351 than the second specific location 302 is. In the example shown in FIG. 12 , a portion of the base end side (handle) of the “sword” in the specific image 30 is the non-superimposed specific portion 303 . Note that the non-overlapping specific portion 303 includes a portion overlapping the second display area 121 . In other words, although it is possible to display the auxiliary image 35 having a portion that overlaps the non-superimposed specific portion 303, the auxiliary image 35 that does not have that portion is intentionally displayed.

By displaying the specific image 30 including such a non-superimposed specific portion 303 on the first display device 11, an image (image representing an object) (an image representing an object) in which the specific image 30 and the auxiliary image 35 are combined (Fig. 12 ( a-3)) is a portion where the specific image 30 and the auxiliary image 35 overlap from the non-overlapping specific portion 303 along the reference line L, where the transparency of the specific image 30 gradually increases and the auxiliary image 35 It becomes a mode that continues to the point where the concentration of is gradually increased. In other words, when viewed along the reference line L, the state displayed only on the first display device 11 is displayed halfway on both the first display device 11 and the second display device 12 (gradually toward the rear). visible mode) (see FIG. 12(b)). Therefore, it is possible to improve the effect of making the object look three-dimensional.

It is preferable that the transparency of the non-superimposed specific portion 303 also gradually decreases along the reference line L. In other words, it is preferable to configure such that the closer to the position overlapping the auxiliary image 35 (the farther the position is), the more blurred it appears, and the non-superimposed specific position 303 alone expresses perspective.

Further, if the specific image 30 includes the non-superimposed specific portion 303 and the auxiliary image 35 includes the non-superimposed auxiliary portion 353 described in the third specific example, an image representing the target object (the specific image 30 and An image obtained by combining the auxiliary image 35) is along the reference line L from “a portion displayed only on the first display device 11 (non-superimposed specific portion 303)” → “on the first display device 11 and the second display device 12 Displayed portion (portion where the portion of the specific image 30 where the transparency gradually increases overlaps the portion of the auxiliary image 35 where the density gradually increases) →“Position displayed only on the second display device 12 (non-superimposed auxiliary Point 353)” is included. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the effect of making the object look three-dimensional.

○ Fifth specific example A supplementary image 35 (see FIG. 13 (a-2)) displayed on the second display device 12 (second display area 121) so as to overlap the specific image 30 (see FIG. 13 (a-1)) ) has a constant concentration. That is, like the auxiliary image 35 described in the second to fourth specific examples, the first auxiliary location 351 overlapping the first specific location 301 and the second auxiliary location 352 overlapping the second specific location 302 Instead of setting the densities to be different, the densities are set to be uniform over the entire auxiliary location. Even in this way, the transparency of the specific image 30 is set to gradually increase along the reference line L, so that an aspect is constructed in which the auxiliary image 35 becomes gradually easier to see along the reference line L. and the object can be viewed three-dimensionally. Note that the auxiliary image 35 may include a portion that does not overlap the specific image 30 .

In this example, the auxiliary image 35 may have a uniform density and the same color as a whole (that is, a structure in which all the pixels forming the auxiliary image 35 have the same aspect). In short, in this example, the specific image 30 represents the object (see FIG. 13(a-3)), and the auxiliary image 35 may be set to function as the background of the specific image 30 to the last.

*Sixth specific example The specific image 30 in the above embodiment is a continuous one (not all the pixels that make up the specific image 30 are separated), but one part that makes up the specific image 30 is separated from the other part. can be anything. Even in such a case, the specific image 30 may have a form in which the transparency gradually increases along the reference line L. FIG.

3-3) Timer effect The timer effect (see FIGS. 14 and 15) is an effect time (an image representing the effect time is a time image 40 that changes with the passage of real time (actual time). The image 40 is a type of effect image) is displayed (see FIG. 15), and the effect time reaches the end time (hereinafter, reaching the end time of the effect time may be referred to as "time up"). ), the basic mode is that one of a plurality of types of specific events occurs. In the timer effect in this embodiment, the effect time expressed in seconds is "counted down", and when the effect time becomes 0, it is defined as "the end time is reached". Note that displaying in seconds is only an example. The time after the decimal point may be displayed. Setting the end time to "0" is also just an example. For example, reaching "1" may be regarded as reaching the end time. Also, instead of "counting down" the performance time, "counting up" may be performed. For example, counting up from 0 or 1 may be started, and when reaching 100 (end time), a specific event may occur. Also, in this embodiment, the passage of real time coincides with the passage of presentation time (the presentation time is decreased by 1 each time the actual time elapses by one second), but the passage of real time and the passage of presentation time may be displaced. Furthermore, an event may occur such that the countdown of the rendering time is temporarily stopped. In the timer effect, it is sufficient that there exists a period in which the effect time approaches the end time as the real time elapses.

Any of the plurality of types of specific events triggered by time-up may be used. In this embodiment, any one of the plurality of types of specific events is an event that is advantageous to the player. Specifically, an effect (chance-up effect) that suggests that the probability that the target lottery result will be a big hit (so-called (big win) reliability) has increased is set as a specific event. However, since each of the plurality of types of specific events has a different degree of jackpot reliability, the degree of expectation for the jackpot will differ depending on which specific event occurs. Also, a part of the specific event may be a disadvantageous event for the player. At least part of the specific event may be an event (chance-up effect) advantageous to the player. It should be noted that it may be a mode in which a specific event occurs immediately as a result of the time up, or a specific event may occur in advance of the occurrence of a specific event triggered by the time up, and the specific event may occur after a predetermined time has passed (the former and the latter aspect may occur). In either mode, it is assumed that it is included in the form of the timer effect that "a specific event occurs when the effect time reaches the end time".

The timer effect in this embodiment is divided into the first half and the second half (see FIG. 14). The boundary time between the first half and the second half is the time when the performance time reaches the switching time. The switching point is a point before the end time. In this embodiment, "switching time=10 (seconds)" is set. In other words, the first half is the period until the performance time reaches 10 (seconds) (the remaining 10 seconds of the countdown), and the second half is the period after that. Since "switching time=10 (seconds)", the initial value of the effect time (the effect time before the countdown is started) is set to 10 or more. As long as this condition is satisfied, the initial value may be variable, or may be set to be constant. In this embodiment, the initial value is 20 (seconds). Also, in this embodiment, since the elapsed real time coincides with the elapsed presentation time, the "first half = 10 seconds" and the "second half = 10 seconds" are obtained.

When the state in the first half of the timer effect is defined as the pre-state and the state in the latter half is defined as the post-state (see FIG. 14), a time image 40 (production time) is displayed between the pre-state and the post-state. The device (display area) is different. In this embodiment, the time image 40 is displayed on the first display device 11 (first display area 111) in the pre-state (see FIG. 15A), and in the post-state the second display device 12 (second display A time image 40 is displayed in the area 121) (see FIG. 15(b)). That is, in the timer effect in this embodiment, the time image 40 is displayed on the first display device 11 until the effect time reaches the switching time, and is displayed on the second display device 12 when the switching time is reached. state. It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the timing at which the switching time is reached is not shown in the first half. Therefore, the player cannot grasp in advance the timing of switching from the state where the time image 40 is displayed on the first display device 11 to the state where it is displayed on the second display device 12 .

As described above, in the timer effect according to the present embodiment, the display device on which the time image 40 is displayed changes when the switching time is reached. It can be easily distinguished from the stage (second half) where the In other words, it is possible to show the progress of the timer effect to the player in a more comprehensible manner.

In the preliminary state in this embodiment, the decorative pattern 80 (during fluctuation) is displayed on the second display device 12 (second display area 121) (see FIG. 15(a)). That is, in the preliminary state, the time image 40 is displayed on the first display device 11 and the decorative pattern 80 is displayed on the second display device 12 . The decorative pattern 80 displayed on the second display device 12 is visible through the transmissive portion M or the semi-transmissive portion N1 of the first display device 11, which is a transmissive display device located in front of it. Thus, in the preliminary state, the first display located in front of the second display device 12 (which can be said to be the main display device from the viewpoint of displaying the decorative pattern 80) on which the decorative pattern 80 is displayed. Since the time image 40 is displayed on the device 11, the time image 40 appears to emerge, making it easy to understand that the timer performance has occurred (that the timer performance is being executed (counted down)).

In the post-state of the present embodiment, an effect in which the candidate image 43 is displayed on the second display device 12 (hereinafter also referred to as a candidate suggestion effect) is executed (see FIG. 15B). The candidate image 43 indicates a candidate for a specific event that may occur when the performance time reaches the end time (time is up). The candidate image 43 may directly or indirectly indicate (implies) the content of the specific event. As an example of the former, the candidate image 43 including the characters "reach" is displayed to indicate that the reach is established as the specific event, or the candidate image 43 including the characters "next time" is displayed to raise the chance as the specific event. Examples include those that indicate the occurrence of the next notice effect, which is a kind of effect, and those that indicate the reliability of the big hit, such as "opportunity" and "extreme heat". As an example of the latter, a candidate image 43 including the characters "NEXT" is displayed, and a pseudo-continuous effect (pseudo-continuous effect (pseudo-continuous) itself is a well-known chance-up effect, so its explanation will be omitted) as a specific event. One that indicates the occurrence, and one that indicates the occurrence of a battle effect (super reach effect) in which "○○ (enemy character name)" is displayed and fights against "○○" can be mentioned.

In this embodiment, a total of four candidate images 43 are displayed in the post state (see FIG. 15(b)). Triggered by time up, an effect indicating that one of the four candidate images 43 has been selected is executed, and a specific event corresponding to the selected candidate image 43 occurs. In the present embodiment, after the "cursor" is displayed to move between the candidate images 43 (display like a so-called "roulette"), it stops at any one of the candidate images 43, and the candidate image 43 is displayed. An effect indicating the selection is executed (see FIG. 15(c)). In short, any one of the plurality of candidate images 43 is emphasized to stand out from the other candidate images 43, and the stage at which the emphasized candidate image 43 changes ( and a step of indicating that one candidate image 43 has been selected by maintaining a state in which one candidate image 43 is emphasized for a predetermined time. After the time is up, a specific event corresponding to the selected candidate image 43 occurs. Thus, in this embodiment, after a plurality of "candidate" events (candidate events) are indicated, one of the plurality of events actually occurs as a specific event. A configuration in which a "cursor" moves between candidate images 43 is displayed in a post-state, and the "cursor" stops after the time is up (candidate images 43 are selected) may be used. In addition, the configuration may be such that the "cursor" stops (selection of the candidate image 43) immediately before or substantially at the same time as the time expires.

A combination of a plurality of candidate images 43 (candidate events) presented in the post-state (candidate suggesting effect) can change for each timer effect. Also, two or more of the plurality of candidate images 43 may be the same candidate image 43 (corresponding to the same specific event). In this case, it is preferable to set the probability of occurrence of a specific event corresponding to the number of candidate images 43 to increase. Also, the configuration may be such that the number of candidate images 43 presented for each timer effect can be changed. As the number of types of candidate images 43 decreases, the probability of occurrence of a specific event corresponding to each candidate image 43 increases. A timer effect may occur in which only one candidate image 43 is presented. In this case, the occurrence of the specific event corresponding to the one candidate image 43 is confirmed after the time is up.

Thus, in the post-state, the candidate image 43 is displayed on the second display device 12 along with the time image 40 . In other words, when the timer effect is started, a predetermined time has passed (the switching time is reached), and the end time is approaching to some extent, the candidates generated after the end time are displayed on the same display device (second display device) with the same effect time. 12) (see FIG. 15(b)), the display of (candidate image 43) regarding the progress after the end time is associated with the fact that the end time is approaching, and is presented to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. .

Further, in the present embodiment, in the post state, the decorative design 80 is displayed on the first display device 11 (see FIG. 15(a)). As described above, the decorative design 80 is displayed on the second display device 12 in the preliminary state. That is, when the performance time reaches the switching time, the decorative pattern 80 is switched from the state displayed on the first display device 11 to the state displayed on the second display device 12 . Since the time image 40 and the candidate image 43 (candidate suggestion effect) are displayed on the second display device 12 after the fact, the decorative pattern 80 is displayed on a display device (first display device 11) different from that. Make the performance easier to understand.

The display method (display device for display) of the decorative pattern 80 in the pre-state and the post-state can be changed as appropriate. It may be continuously displayed on one of the display devices through a timer effect. Moreover, there may be a period during which the image is displayed on both display devices.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the timer effect are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described. It should be noted that a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques, which will be described using specific examples below, are applied in combination.

First Specific Example In the timer effect in the above embodiment, the time image 40 is displayed on the first display device 11 (first display area 111), which is a transmissive display device, in the pre-state, and the time image 40 is displayed in the post-state. is displayed on the second display device 12 (second display area 121), but the opposite setting, that is, the time image 40 is displayed on the second display device 12 (second display area 121) in the previous state. is displayed (see FIG. 16(a)), and the time image 40 is displayed on the first display device 11 (first display area 111) which is a transmissive display device in the post-state (see FIG. 16(b)). may be Even in this case, the display device on which the time image 40 is displayed changes when the switching time arrives. (second half) can be easily distinguished from

When the time image 40 is displayed on the first display device 11, it looks as if the time image 40 is floating (compared to the state where the time image 40 is displayed on the second display device 12). . The timer effect of the above-described embodiment (see FIG. 15) is set in the first half of this "state that looks as if it is floating", and the timer effect of this example is set in the latter half (see FIG. 15). See FIG. 16). The former timer effect uses "a state in which the time image 40 appears to be floating", that is, the state in which the time image 40 is vaguely visible as an indication that there is a margin until the time is up, and the latter timer effect is " The state in which the time image 40 appears to float", ie, the approach of the time image 40 to the player's side, is used as an indication that the time is approaching.

〇Second example (a more concrete example of the first example)
In the preliminary state, the decorative pattern 80 (during fluctuation) is displayed on the second display device 12 (second display area 121) together with the time image 40 (see FIG. 16(a)). In this way, since the decorative pattern 80 is normally variably displayed in the notification effect, the time image 40 is displayed on the same second display device 12 (display device that is not a transmissive display device) as the decorative pattern 80. The display may indicate that there is still time until the time is up.

In the post state, the candidate image 43 described above is displayed on the second display device 12 (second display area 121), and the time image 40 is displayed on the first display device 11 (first display area 111). (See FIG. 16(b)). In this way, by displaying the candidate image 43 on a display device different from the time image 40 (displaying the time image 40 on a display device different from the candidate image 43), the candidate image 43 is easy to see. As a result, it is emphasized that the production that suggests the development after the time is up is being executed. Further, since the time image 40 and the candidate image 43 are displayed on different display devices, even if the time image 40 and the candidate image 43 are displayed so as to partially overlap each other, the candidate image 43 will not be so difficult to see. do not have.

Note that only one of the display modes of the pre-state and the post-state described in this example may be adopted.

Third Specific Example In the above embodiment, it was explained that the candidate image 43 indicating the candidate for the specific event that can occur in the post-event state is displayed on the second display device 12, but such a candidate image 43 is not displayed. A configuration (not displayed on either the first display device 11 or the second display device 12) may be adopted.

Also, the configuration may be such that the candidate image 43 is sometimes displayed and sometimes not displayed. In this case, the other case may be set to have a higher jackpot reliability than the other case. In other words, whether or not the candidate image 43 is displayed may be set as the presence or absence of chance up.

Fourth Specific Example As described in the above embodiment, the time image 40 is displayed on the second display device 12 (second display area 121) in the post-state. In other words, the state where the time image 40 is displayed on the second display device 12 continues at least until the performance time reaches the end time, that is, until the time is up (see FIG. 17(a)). After that, with the time up as a trigger, a time-up image 45 showing the time up (indicating that the performance time has reached the end time) is displayed on the first display device 11 (first display area 111), resulting in a final state. (See FIG. 17(b)).

The time-up image 45 is an image that emphasizes that the time is up. In other words, when the effect time is counted down to 0 (end time), it is indicated that the time has expired. An image 45 is assumed. For example, after the performance time reaches 0 (end time), an image with the "0" enlarged may be displayed on the first display device 11 as the time-up image 45 (see FIG. 17(b)). In other words, when the time is up, "0" is displayed on the second display device 12 (with the size of the number before the time is up), and it can be enlarged and displayed on the first display device 11. It is considered to be in a terminal state. Another example of the time-up image 45 is an image including characters such as "TIME UP".

In this way, by displaying the time-up image 45 on the first display device 11 on the player's side (front), it is possible to more easily understand that the time has expired. Looking at the entire timer effect, a state in which the time image 40 is displayed on the first display device 11 (pre-state) → a state in which the time image 40 is displayed on the second display device 12 (post-state) → a time-up image 45 is displayed. The display device that displays the image related to time is switched according to the state, such as the state displayed on the first display device 11 (final state) (from the state displayed on the first display device 11 to the second display). The state of being displayed on the device 12 is changed to the state of being displayed on the first display device 11 again), so the change (transition) of the timer effect becomes easy to understand.

Note that the configuration described in the first specific example, that is, the time image 40 is displayed on the second display device 12 (second display area 121) in the pre-state, and the time image 40 is displayed on the first display device in the post-state. 11 (first display area 111), the time-up image 45 may be displayed on the second display device 12 (second display area 121) in the ending state. By doing so, the display device for displaying the time-related image is switched according to the state change such as the pre-state→post-state→final state.

〇 Fifth specific example (a more specific example of the fourth specific example)
As described above, in the ending state, the time-up image 45 is displayed on the first display device 11 (first display area 111). Along with this, an image (hereinafter referred to as a result image 48) showing the occurring specific event is displayed on the second display device 12. FIG. That is, in the ending state, a time-up image 45 indicating that the time has expired (emphasizing the time-up) and a result image 48 indicating the specific event are displayed on different display devices (see FIG. 17(c)). ).

The resulting image 48 may directly indicate (or the specific event itself) the occurring specific event, or may indirectly indicate (implicit). If, as in the above embodiment, a plurality of candidate images 43 are displayed in the post-state and one of the plurality of candidate images 43 is selected, the selected candidate image 43 itself becomes the result image 48 (or becomes a specific event), or the result image 48 is a change of the selected candidate image 43 . As an example of the latter, the selected candidate image 43 is enlarged and displayed as a result image 48 (the change from FIG. image 48). Further, it is conceivable to change the aspect (color, etc.) of the selected candidate image 43 to obtain the result image 48 (however, both the selected candidate image 43 and the result image 48 indicate the same specific event). It is assumed that there is something that can be grasped by the player). In either case, the display of the result image 48 allows the player to clearly grasp which candidate image 43 has been selected.

When the configuration is such that the candidate image 43 is not displayed in the post-state as in the third specific example, the result image 48 is displayed as an image related to the specific event (or the specific event itself) only after transitioning to the ending state. be. In other words, assuming the configuration of the above embodiment, the player predicts a specific event that will occur from the displayed candidate images 43, and determines which candidate image 43 is selected as a result image 48. On the other hand, if the configuration as in the third specific example is assumed, the configuration will be such that the specific event that occurs when the result image 48 is displayed is grasped. .

Note that the configuration described in the first specific example, that is, the time image 40 is displayed on the second display device 12 (second display area 121) in the pre-state, and the time image 40 is displayed on the first display device in the post-state. 11 (first display area 111), the time-up image 45 is displayed on the second display device 12 (second display area 121) in the ending state, and the result image 48 is displayed on the first display area 121. It may be displayed on the display device 11 (first display area 111).

In this way, if the result image 48 showing the specific event that occurs is displayed on a display device separate from the time-up image 45, (the time-up image 45 and the result image 48 are displayed on the same display device). The resulting image 48 is easier to see and the subsequent progress is easier to understand.

Sixth Specific Example In the above-described embodiment, a transmissive display device is used as the first display device 11, and the second display device 12 is visible through the first display device 11. In a configuration in which one display device 11 is not a transmissive display device, and the first display device 11 and the second display device 12 each have an exposed display area, the timer effect as described in the above embodiment is provided. may be executed.

*Seventh specific example In the above embodiment, "switching time = 10 (seconds)" is set, that is, the time image 40 is displayed at a predetermined point in time 10 seconds before the time up. Although it has been described that switching of the device occurs, the time point may be changed each time the timer effect is performed. For example, one of three types of "switching time = 5 (seconds)", "switching time = 10 (seconds)", and "switching time = 15 (seconds)" occurs. Since the time required for the notification effect (so-called variable time) varies, a plurality of switching times may be prepared accordingly.

Further, according to the length of switching time (the length of time until the time is up), the specific event that occurs after the time is up may be advantageous to the player, that is, the reliability of the big win may be set differently. For example, it is conceivable that the longer the switching time, the higher the reliability of the big win. In this way, the display device that displays the time image 40 is switched, and the longer the time from the state in which the countdown is emphasized (post state) until the time is up, the more promising the timer effect can be. can.

Eighth Specific Example In the above-described embodiment, when the presentation time reaches the switching time, the state in which the time image 40 is displayed on the first display device 11 is changed to the state in which it is displayed on the second display device 12. However, an image related to the timer effect that is not the time image 40 (refers to an image that is not displayed when the timer effect is not occurring. Hereinafter, it is referred to as a related image 41. The related image 41 is a type of effect image. ) is set to transition from the state displayed on the first display device 11 (see FIG. 18A) to the state displayed on the second display device 12 (see FIG. 18B). In the example shown in FIG. 18, an image including characters "timer activated" is displayed as the related image 41. In the example shown in FIG. In other words, "timer activation" being displayed on the first display device 11 is the pre-state, and "timer activation" being displayed on the second display device 12 is the post-state. In this way, by causing a change in the display device on which the related image 41 is displayed, it is possible to clearly indicate that the time is approaching.

In this example, the state in which the time image 40 is displayed on the first display device 11 is maintained. That is, the time image 40 remains displayed on the first display device 11 even after the transition from the pre-state to the post-state. More specifically, when the rendering time reaches the switching time, the related image 41 is displayed on the second display device 12, but the time image 40 is displayed on the first display device 11. remain in the state.

Also, in this example, when the rendering time reaches the switching time, the state in which the decorative pattern 80 is displayed on the first display device 11 is changed to the state in which it is displayed on the second display device 12. . That is, since the display device displaying the decorative pattern 80 changes with the transition from the pre-state to the post-state, it is possible to clearly indicate that the time is approaching.

It should be noted that the setting may be reversed to that in this example. In the preliminary state, it is assumed that the time image 40 and the related image 41 are displayed on the second display device 12 . In the post state, the time image 40 is displayed on the second display device 12 and the related image 41 is displayed on the first display device 11 .

○ Ninth Concrete Example With regard to the candidate suggestion effect (the effect in which the candidate for the specific event is shown before the time is up) explained in the above embodiment, a timer effect that does not cause the switching of the display device displaying the time image 40 occurs. (For example, a general timer effect executed by one display device) can also be applied.
Here, as for the candidate-suggestion effect itself, various modifications and the like as shown below can be conceived. Each example will be described below. In addition, as far as possible, the items described in the following examples may be combined and applied.

<Example 9-1>
In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of candidate images 43 (candidate events) are displayed, and one of the candidate images 43 is selected when the time is up, and then the occurrence of the specific event corresponding to the candidate image 43 is indicated. As described above, the configuration may be such that the candidate image 43 is not selected. In other words, although a plurality of candidate images 43 are displayed (see FIG. 19(a)), no selection is made when the time is up, and the process shifts to the stage where a specific event occurs (see FIG. 19(b)). A configuration may also be used (FIG. 19 is an example in which a specific event corresponding to the candidate image 43 of "Reach" occurs). Even if the selection is not actually made, the occurrence of the specific event makes it possible to know which of the candidate images 43 the event corresponding to has occurred, so the selection effect may be omitted.

<Example 9-2>
The configuration is such that a plurality of specified times are set. All of the plurality of specified times are times after the switching time and before the end time. The prescribed time is set to the same number as the number of candidate images 43 (candidate events) displayed in the post-state. In this embodiment, as the specified time, "first specified time: 9 (seconds)", "second specified time: 7 (seconds)", "third specified time: 5 (seconds)", "fourth specified time: 3 (seconds)” is set. One candidate image 43 (candidate event) is displayed when the performance time reaches each specified time (see FIG. 20). In other words, the candidate images 43 are displayed one by one each time the effect time reaches each specified time, and the effect time reaches the final specified time (3 seconds) (see FIG. 20(d)). As a trigger, all the candidate images 43 are displayed.

Candidate images 43 (candidate events) show candidates for specific events that can occur (one of the displayed candidate events will occur as a specific event), and are therefore more advantageous to the player. A candidate image 43 is preferably displayed. By doing so in this example, the player can expect a more favorable image to be displayed when the candidate images 43 are displayed one by one. (Compared to the configuration that is displayed), the tastefulness of the presentation is improved. In addition, since the number of candidate images 43 increases as the time approaches the time up, it is possible to realize a timer effect in which the prediction of the specific event becomes easier as the time approaches the time up.

In this example, the specified time may be indicated in advance. For example, a display such as "Candidates for occurrence events will be revealed in the remaining 9 seconds, 7 seconds, 5 seconds, and 3 seconds!" may be pre-shown to the player. Also, although the prescribed time is not shown, it may be shown that the candidate images 43 are gradually revealed toward the time when the time is up. For example, a display such as "display of candidates for occurrence event one by one" may be made to show the player in advance that the candidate images 43 are becoming clear one by one.

Further, in a configuration in which the number of candidate images 43 to be finally displayed is indefinite, a new candidate image 43 may be displayed when the performance time reaches the specified time, or the new candidate image 43 may be displayed. It may be set so that it may not be displayed. The number of candidate images 43 that are finally displayed decreases as the number of specified times during which new candidate images 43 are not displayed increases. For example, if a new candidate image 43 is displayed when one specified time is reached and no new candidate image 43 is displayed when another specified time is reached, the candidate image that is finally displayed is displayed. 43 becomes only one (the event indicated by the candidate image 43 occurs as a specific event).

Also, it is conceivable that the order in which the candidate images 43 are displayed suggests the reliability of the big win. For example, the basic mode (default mode) is that the candidate images 43 are displayed in the order of the upper left→upper right→lower left→lower right of the display area (second display area 121), and the candidate images 43 are displayed in any other order. is displayed, it is conceivable to set the jackpot reliability to be higher than when the basic mode occurs.

Further, the candidate image 43 (candidate event) that is newly displayed after reaching the specified time has a higher jackpot reliability when it occurs as a specific event than the previously displayed candidate image 43 (candidate event). (or maintain the status quo). The example shown in FIG. 20 applies to this (the magnitude relationship of the reliability when it occurs as a specific event is "opportunity"<"NEXT"<"extreme heat"<"next time"). In this case, the candidate image 43 newly displayed after reaching the specified time will gradually become more advantageous to the player. In other words, when a candidate event with a high degree of reliability for a big win is shown at a relatively early stage, the candidate events shown after that have a higher degree of reliability. form is realized.

<Example 9-3>
After a plurality of candidate images 43 (candidate events) are shown in the candidate suggestion effect, an event (hereinafter also referred to as a target event) corresponding to one of the plurality of candidate images 43 is displayed. It is assumed that a situation can occur in which the possibility of the target event occurring as a specific event disappears at the limit time before the time reaches the end time (time-up time). Specifically, when the candidate image 43 is displayed, there is a possibility that the target event will occur as a specific event, but there is a possibility that the target event will occur as a specific event at a limit time before the time is up. disappears (when the time expires, there is no possibility that the target event will occur as a specific event). For example, after "reach" is displayed as one of the candidate images 43 (candidate events) (see FIG. 21(a)), it is assumed that the reach of the decorative pattern 80 is actually established before the time is up. (The time when the reach is established is the limit time) (see FIG. 21(b)). In this case, since "reach" has already occurred, there is no possibility that the event (target event) corresponding to the candidate image 43 of "reach" will occur as a specific event. In other words, an event corresponding to the candidate images 43 other than the “reach” candidate image 43 occurs as the specific event.

By doing as in this example, the player can determine which of the displayed candidate images 43 (candidate events) has a possibility of occurring as a specific event (which candidate event has no possibility of occurring). or) can be enjoyed by predicting it while taking into consideration the time when the time is up.

Also, in the case of this example, it is preferable to adopt a configuration in which the length of the switching time can be changed each time as described in the seventh specific example. Whether or not the possibility of an event disappearing as a specific event (whether or not the limit time is reached before the time is up) depends on the time when the time is up. It is preferable that the length of the switching time, that is, the length of the switching time, is changed.

Further, in the case of the present example, it is preferable to adopt a configuration in which an effect (extended effect) in which the end time is extended, that is, an effect in which the time is extended is generated. Whether or not the possibility of an event disappearing as a specific event (whether or not the limit time is reached before the time is up) depends on the time when the time is up, so the time is extended. It's good to be able to hear it.

<Example 9-4>
After a plurality of candidate images 43 (candidate events) are shown in the candidate suggestion effect, an event (hereinafter also referred to as a predetermined event) corresponding to one of the plurality of candidate images 43 is specified. The configuration is such that a cancellation performance indicating that the possibility of occurrence as an event has disappeared is generated before the time is up when the performance time reaches the end time (during the post-event state). For example, after a plurality of candidate images 43 are displayed, the display of "x" on the candidate image 43 corresponding to the predetermined event is generated as a cancellation effect (see FIG. 22). In this case, an event corresponding to the candidate image 43 other than the candidate image 43 corresponding to the predetermined event will occur as the specific event. It should be noted that there may be a case where two or more candidate images 43 are targeted for the cancellation effect.

By doing so, an event once indicated as a candidate for a specific event may become less likely to occur as a specific event (removed from the candidates for a specific event) in the middle of the process, creating an interesting timer effect. can do.

It should be noted that the event (candidate image 43 targeted for the cancellation effect) that is regarded as a predetermined event is limited to events that are no longer likely to occur because the limit time (see <Example 9-3> above) has passed. Do not mean. However, this example may be used in combination with the configuration of <Example 9-3> above. In other words, an event (target event) that has no possibility of occurring after the limit time has passed may be indicated as a target event (predetermined event) of the cancellation effect. In this way, it is possible to clearly indicate that the event (candidate image 43) targeted for the cancellation effect is no longer likely to occur after the limit time has passed.

In this example, the predetermined event (candidate image 43) to be the object of the cancellation effect has the lowest jackpot reliability when it occurs as a specific event among the plurality of displayed candidate events (candidate image 43). (In the example shown in FIG. 22, the "opportunity" with the lowest reliability is the object of the cancellation effect). By doing so, when the cancellation performance is generated, the possibility of generating the most unfavorable candidate event for the player as a specific event is eliminated, so that the generation of the cancellation performance is pleasing to the player. In addition, if two or more events are subject to the cancellation effect as predetermined events, it should be set so that two or more of the multiple candidate events counted from the one with the lowest reliability become the predetermined events. good.

<Example 9-5>
It is assumed that a candidate event (candidate image 43), that is, an event that can occur as a specific event, is set to cause the timer effect to occur again (hereinafter also referred to as repeated timer effect). For example, when a candidate image 43 saying "one more time" is displayed and the candidate image 43 is selected (see FIG. 23(b)), the timer effect is generated again (see FIG. 23(c)). do. The repeated timer effect may include a preliminary state, or may omit the preliminary state. However, if the preliminary state is executed again in the repeated timer effect, the effect becomes long and dull, so the repeated timer effect should be started from the candidate suggestion effect.

The candidate event (candidate image 43) shown in the repeated timer effect may be the same as the candidate image 43 shown in the previous timer effect, or may be different. The candidate image 43 indicating the repeated timer effect (“one more time” candidate image 43) may be displayed again.

The fact that such a repeated timer effect occurs substantially means that the time point is extended. In other words, by doing so as in this example, a game feature is realized in which the time point at which the specific event to occur may be determined may be extended. In addition, the extension of the time-up point means that a candidate event (candidate image 43) that will not occur once the limit time has passed can occur, as described in <Example 9-3> above. It is also possible.

<Example 9-6>
It is assumed that there is a possibility that the repeated timer effect will occur (the candidate image 43 indicating the repeated timer effect will be displayed) as described in <Example 9-5> above. When the repeated timer effect occurs, the combination of the candidate event (candidate image 43) indicated by the previous timer effect (see FIG. 23(b)) and the candidate event (candidate image 43) indicated by the repeated timer effect are combined. ) (see FIG. 23(c)) are different. Specifically, at least one of the candidate images 43 (target candidate image) other than the candidate image 43 ("one more" candidate image 43) indicating the repeated timer effect shown in the previous timer effect. is set to be different from the candidate image 43 (change candidate image) shown in the repeated timer effect (the “one more time” candidate image 43 shown in the previous timer effect is set to be different in the repeated timer effect). change does not constitute a change in the combination). The target candidate image and the change candidate image are displayed at the same location (upper left, upper right, lower left, or lower right) in the second display area 121 .

In the case of this example, it is preferable that the repeated timer effect is started from the candidate suggestion effect (the preliminary state is omitted). By doing so, the candidate suggesting effect of the previous timer effect and the candidate suggesting effect of the repeated timer effect are continuously generated, so that the difference in the combination of the candidate images becomes easy to understand.

In this example, the candidate image 43 (candidate event) other than the candidate image 43 (“one more time” image) indicating the repeated timer effect shown in the previous timer effect is not very pleasing ( If the reliability is not high), the game effect that the player expects for the repeated timer effect to occur and the candidate image 43 to change is realized.

Also, in the case of this example, when the event corresponding to the target candidate image in the previous timer effect and the event corresponding to the change candidate image in the repeated timer effect occur as specific events, the latter is more likely than the former. may be set to have high jackpot reliability. In other words, the change of the candidate image 43 due to the repeated occurrence of the timer effect may be a change that is always pleasing to the player. In the example shown in FIG. 23, "reach" is "opportunity", "NEXT" (indicating that pseudo-running occurs once) is "NEXT+1" (indicating that pseudo-running occurs twice), The "opportunity" is changed to "hot heat", and both are examples of changing in the direction of increasing the reliability of the big win.

<Example 9-7>
It is assumed that an event other than the event shown as the candidate event (candidate image 43) may occur as the specific event. That is, basically, one of the plurality of candidate events shown will occur as the specific event, but exceptionally, an event different from any of the plurality of candidate events may occur as the specific event. be set. This is an "exceptional" effect, and when it occurs, it is preferable to set the winning lottery result to be a big hit (so-called premium effect).

<Example 9-8>
When the performance time reaches the end time (time up) (see FIG. 24(a)), one of the plurality of candidate images 43 (candidate event) is selected (previous selection is made) (see FIG. 24(a)). 24(b)), the event corresponding to the selected candidate image 43 does not occur as a specific event, and one of the plurality of candidate images 43 is selected again (later selection is performed). (See FIG. 24(c)) It is assumed that a re-selection effect can occur. For example, if the configuration is such that the selected candidate image 43 is indicated by the "cursor", then it is conceivable to adopt an effect form in which the once-stopped cursor is again moved (re-changed) and then stopped.

In the case of this example, the candidate image 43 selected in the previous selection (previous selection candidate image) and the candidate image 43 selected in the subsequent selection (later selection candidate image) are different. preferably. Further, it is preferable that the event corresponding to the subsequent selection candidate image has a higher jackpot reliability when it occurs as a specific event than the event corresponding to the previous selection candidate image. By doing so, even when the candidate image 43 (previously selected candidate image) that is not pleasing to the player is once selected, the re-selection effect occurs and the candidate image 43 ( This is an effect form in which it can be expected that the subsequent selection candidate image) will be selected.

4) Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

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

・ Means 1-1
a first display device in which the rear side can be visually recognized through a transparent portion; a second display device positioned behind the first display device; and displaying an image representing a first character on the first display device; an effect executing means for executing an image display effect including a separate display state in which an image representing a second character different from the first character is displayed on the second display device.
In the image display effect in the game machine, since the first character image is displayed on the first display device and the second character image is displayed on the second display device, the distinction between the first character and the second character becomes easy, and the effect is achieved. becomes easy to understand.

・ Means 1-2
The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein the image display effect is set as an advantageous result for the player when the first character comes to an advantageous situation.
A character on the player side (a character set as an advantageous result for the player to reach an advantageous situation) is displayed on the first display device in front (on the player side rather than the second display device). Thus, it is easy to know which character is the character on the player's side.

・ Means 1-3
The method according to means 1-1 or 1-2, wherein in the different display state, a part representing the first character that is visible from the viewpoint of the first character is displayed on the first display device. game machine.
By doing so, it is possible to create a situation in which it seems as if the player himself has become the first character.

・ Means 1-4
Any one of means 1-1 to 1-3, wherein the image display effect includes a first co-display state in which at least part of the image representing the second character is displayed on the first display device. The gaming machine described in .
By doing so, it is possible to realistically express that the second character has approached the first character.

・ Means 1-5
Any one of means 1-1 to 1-4, wherein the image display effect includes a second co-display state in which at least part of the image representing the first character is displayed on the second display device. The gaming machine described in .
By doing so, it is possible to realistically express that the first character has approached the second character.

・ Means 2-1
A first display device capable of displaying images with different degrees of transparency, and a specified image that is drawn in perspective and includes a first specified location and a second specified location that represents a location farther than the first specified location. effect execution means for executing a specific image effect in which the transparency of the second specific portion is higher than that of the first specific portion when the image is displayed on the first display device;
A game machine characterized by comprising:
According to the gaming machine, the perspective of the specific image can be expressed more realistically.

・ Means 2-2
A second display device positioned behind the first display device is provided, and in the specific image rendering, an auxiliary image at least partially overlapping the specific image in the front-rear direction is displayed on the second display device. The gaming machine according to Characteristic Means 2-1.
It is preferable that an auxiliary image matching the specific image is displayed in the portion overlapping the specific image on the second display device.

・ Means 2-3
The auxiliary image includes a first auxiliary location that overlaps the first specific location of the specific image and a second auxiliary location that overlaps the second specific location of the specific image, and the second auxiliary location is greater than the first auxiliary location. The game machine according to means 2-2, characterized in that the density of the assisting parts is high.
By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of making the first specific location look closer (closer to the player) and the second specific location farther away (far from the player).

・ Means 2-4
The auxiliary image includes a non-superimposed auxiliary portion that is closer to the second auxiliary portion than the first auxiliary portion, does not overlap the specific image, and is continuous with the specific image in a front view. The gaming machine according to means 2-3.
By doing so, the object represented by the image (the specific image and the non-superimposed auxiliary location) appears to extend to the location where the second display device is located, and the perspective felt by the player is enhanced. becomes real.

・ Means 2-5
Means 2-2 to Means 2-4, wherein the specific image includes a non-overlapping specific portion that is closer to the first specific portion than the second specific portion and does not overlap the auxiliary image. The gaming machine according to any one of
By doing so, the object represented by the image (the specific image and the non-superimposed specific portion) appears to extend from the first display device near the player, and the perspective felt by the player is enhanced. becomes real.

・ Means 3-1
A first display device, a second display device, and an effect execution that executes a timer effect in which any one of a plurality of types of specific events occurs when the effect time that changes with the passage of real time reaches the end time. and means, wherein the timer effect reaches a switching time before the end time of the effect time from a preliminary state in which a effect image is displayed on one of the first display device and the second display device. A gaming machine characterized in that, when the game is played, the effect image is displayed on the other of the first display device and the second display device, and the game machine shifts to a post-state.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to make the progress of the timer presentation easier to understand.

・ Means 3-2
The game machine according to means 3-1, wherein the effect image is a time image representing the effect time.
It is conceivable to set an image representing the effect time as the effect image.

・ Means 3-3
The first display device is positioned in front of the second display device, and is a transmissive display device in which a portion where no image is displayed is a transparent portion. The game machine according to means 3-2, wherein the time image is displayed on one display device, and the post-state is a state in which the time image is displayed on the second display device.
When the time image is displayed on the first display device, which is a transmissive display device, it appears as if the time image is floating. By displaying the time image on the first display device in the preliminary state as described above (making it appear floating), it is indicated that there is a margin until the time is up.

・ Means 3-4
The gaming machine according to means 3-3, wherein the preliminary state is a state in which a decorative pattern indicating the result of the lottery is displayed on the second display device.
By doing so, the second display device that displays the decorative pattern, which is an important performance element (a performance element that the player pays attention to) indicating the result of the winning lottery, is the "reference plane" (reference plane in the front-rear direction). Since it is captured as if it exists, in the preliminary state, the temporal image displayed on the first display device is likely to emerge from the reference plane.

・ Means 3-5
The post-state is a state in which a candidate image indicating a candidate for the specific event that may occur when the performance time reaches the end time is displayed on the second display device together with the time image. The gaming machine according to means 3-3 or 3-4, characterized in that
In this way, by displaying both the time image and the candidate image on the second display device in the posterior state, it is possible to display (candidate image) that the end time is approaching and progress after the end time. It is preferable to show the player in an easy-to-understand manner by associating them with each other.

・ Means 3-6
The first display device is positioned in front of the second display device, and is a transmissive display device in which a portion where no image is displayed is a transparent portion. The gaming machine according to means 3-2, wherein the time image is displayed on the second display device, and the post-state is a state in which the time image is displayed on the first display device.
By making the time image closer to the player by shifting from the pre-state to the post-state, the player may be shown that the time is approaching.

・ Means 3-7
The gaming machine according to means 3-6, wherein the preliminary state is a state in which a decorative pattern indicating a win-or-fail lottery result is displayed on the second display device together with the time image.
In this way, by displaying together the decorative pattern and the time image, which are the important production elements (the production elements that the player pays attention to) indicating the result of the winning lottery in the preliminary state, there is a margin until the time is up. It may indicate something to the player.

・ Means 3-8
The post-state is a state in which a candidate image indicating a candidate for the specific event that may occur when the performance time reaches the end time is displayed on the second display device. The gaming machine according to means 3-6 or 3-7.
In this way, by displaying the candidate images on a display device different from the display device on which the time image is displayed, the candidate images become easier to see, and an effect suggesting development after the time is up is executed. It will be emphasized that

・ Means 3-9
In the timer effect, the state after the time image is displayed on the other of the first display device and the second display device continues until the effect time reaches the end time, and the effect time reaches the end time. When the end time is reached, the time-up image indicating that the end time has been reached is displayed on one of the first display device and the second display device, and transitions to the ending state. A game machine according to any one of means 3-2 to 3-8.
By doing so, the display device that displays the time-related image is switched according to the state, so that the change (transition) of the timer effect becomes easy to understand.

・ Means 3-10
The game machine according to means 3-9, wherein the final state is a state in which a result image showing the specific event that occurs is displayed on the other of the first display device and the second display device.
In this way, if the result image is displayed on a display device separate from the time-up image, the result image will be more visible (compared to the case where the time-up image and the result image are displayed on the same display device). It's easy and makes it easier to understand what happens next.

・ Means 3-11
The game machine according to means 3-1, wherein the effect image is a related image related to the timer effect, which is not a time image representing the effect time.
It is conceivable to set an image related to a timer effect, which is not an image representing the effect time, as the effect image.

・ Means 3-12
The pre-state is a state in which the temporal image and the related image are displayed on one of the first display device and the second display device, and the post-state is a state in which the temporal image is displayed on the first display device. and the second display device, and the related image is displayed on the other of the first display device and the second display device, the gaming machine according to means 3-11 .
In this way, even if the display device for displaying the related image is changed, by preventing the display device for displaying the time image from changing, it is easy to understand that the time is approaching. Become.

・ Means 4-1
A game machine capable of executing a timer performance in which one of a plurality of types of specific events occurs when a performance time changing with the lapse of real time reaches an end time, wherein the performance time before reaching the end time, an event that may occur as the specific event is indicated as a candidate event, and after the rendering time reaches the end time, the event indicated as the candidate event is actually generated as the specific event.
The timer effect that can be executed by the gaming machine is interesting in that candidates for events that can occur as specific events after the time is up are shown before the time is up.

・ Means 4-2
After the performance time reaches the end time, a performance is executed in which one of the events shown as the candidate events is selected, and the selected event actually occurs as the specific event. The game machine according to the characteristic means 4-1.
In this way, by causing the selected candidate event to actually occur as the specific event, the flow of presentation becomes easier to understand.

・ Means 4-3
A plurality of specified times are set as the time before the end time, and the candidate event is displayed one by one each time the presentation time reaches the plurality of specified times. A gaming machine according to means 4-1 or 4-2.
In this way, by displaying the candidate events one by one, the player will be in a state of rejoicing and despair each time a candidate event is disclosed.

・ Means 4-4
Although a certain event is indicated as the candidate event, the certain event passes the limit time at which the certain event can occur as the specified event before the performance time reaches the end time, and the specified event The gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-3, characterized in that the possibility of occurrence of the event may disappear.
By doing so, it is possible to determine which of the displayed candidate events has the possibility of occurring as a specific event (which candidate event has no possibility of occurring) while taking into account the time when the time is up. Predictable and fun.

・ Means 4-5
Before the performance time reaches the end time, a cancellation performance may occur indicating that any of the candidate events once shown is no longer likely to occur as the specific event. The gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-4, characterized by:
By doing so, an event once indicated as a candidate for a specific event may become less likely to occur as a specific event (removed from the candidates for a specific event) in the middle of the process, creating an interesting timer effect. can do.

・ Means 4-6
The game machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-5, wherein the specific event is set to reoccur the timer effect.
By doing so, it is possible to realize a game feature in which there is a possibility of extending the point in time at which the particular event to occur is determined.

・ Means 4-7
When the timer effect occurs again as the specific event, the combination of the candidate events indicated by the timer effect is different from the combination of the candidate events indicated by the previous timer effect. The gaming machine according to means 4-6.
By doing so, when the candidate event indicated by the previous timer effect is not very pleasing, the player expects that the timer effect will occur again and the candidate event will change. Realized.

1 gaming machine 11 first display device 111 first display area M transmissive portion N image display portion (N1 semi-transmissive portion N2 non-transmissive portion)
12 second display device 121 second display area 21 first character image 21a first character front portion 21b first character rear portion 22 second character image 22a second character front portion 22b second character rear portion 30 specific image 301 first Specific point 302 Second specific point 303 Non-superimposed specific point 35 Auxiliary image 351 First auxiliary point 352 Second auxiliary point 353 Non-superimposed auxiliary point 40 Time image 41 Related image 43 Candidate image (candidate event)
45 Time-up image 48 Result image 80 Decorative pattern

Claims (2)

a first display device in which the rear can be visually recognized through the transparent portion;
a second display device located behind the first display device;
A separate display state in which an image representing a first character is displayed on the first display device and an image representing a second character different from the first character is displayed on the second display device, and the first character is displayed. displaying an image on the first display device, displaying an image representing a part of the second character on the second display device, and displaying an image representing another part of the second character on the first display device an effect execution means for executing an image display effect including the first co-display state to be displayed;
A game machine characterized by comprising: a first display device in which the rear can be visually recognized through the transparent portion;
a second display device located behind the first display device;
A separate display state in which an image representing a first character is displayed on the first display device and an image representing a second character different from the first character is displayed on the second display device, and the second character is displayed. displaying an image on the second display device, displaying an image representing a portion of the first character on the first display device, and displaying an image representing another portion of the first character on the second display device; an effect execution means for executing an image display effect including the second co-display state to be displayed;
A game machine characterized by comprising:

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