JP7256544B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

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

JP 2006-325882 A

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the risk of players becoming irritated.

A gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, includes notifying means for notifying the winning/failing lottery result by stopping fluctuating identification symbols in a mode corresponding to the winning/failure lottery result; Variable time determination means for determining variable time from start to stop in a mode according to the result of the lottery, and game state setting capable of setting a special game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. means, and the variable time that can be set when it is determined that the result of the win/loss determination is a loss, and is set during the period from when the special game state is set until a predetermined condition is satisfied. is longer than the shortest variable time set during a period after the predetermined condition is satisfied.

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

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is the figure which showed the identification design and the reserved design which were displayed on the display area. It is a figure (part 1) for demonstrating the operation production performed during special production|presentation and the said special production|presentation. It is a figure (2) for demonstrating the operation production performed during special production|presentation and the said special production|presentation. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st specific example regarding the operation production|presentation performed during the special production|presentation and the said special production|presentation. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd specific example regarding the operation performance performed during special performance and the said special performance. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a fifth specific example regarding a special effect and an operation effect executed during the special effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a sixth specific example regarding a special effect and an operation effect executed during the special effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a seventh specific example regarding a special effect and an operation effect executed during the special effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the flow when the fanning effect results in success and when it results in failure; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a first specific example regarding the opportunity effect and the losing combination; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a second specific example regarding the opportunity effect and the losing combination; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a fifth specific example regarding the opportunity effect and the losing combination; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a sixth specific example regarding the opportunity effect and the losing combination; 10 is a table showing types of candidate times that can be set as variable times in the period before the condition is met and the period after the condition is met. It is a diagram for explaining that the shortest variation time changes with the establishment of the condition in the first special game state as a trigger. It is a diagram for explaining a first specific example regarding the variable time in the special game state. It is a diagram for explaining a second specific example regarding the variable time in the special game state. It is a diagram for explaining a fourth specific example regarding the variable time in the special game state. It is a diagram for explaining a fifth specific example regarding the variable time in the special game state. It is a diagram for explaining a sixth specific example regarding the variable time in the special game state. It is a diagram for explaining a seventh specific example regarding the variable time in the special game state. It is a diagram for explaining the eighth specific example regarding the variable time in the special game state. It is a diagram for explaining a ninth specific example regarding the variable time in the special game state. It is a figure for demonstrating re-variation production|presentation (normal re-variation production|presentation). It is a figure for explaining the second specific example (special re-variation effect) regarding the re-variation effect. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a fourth specific example (example of application to “reach”) regarding the re-fluctuation effect;

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. In the following description, the term "image" includes not only still images but also moving images.

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

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

In such a game machine 1 , game balls are shot toward the game area 902 by operating the shooting device 908 . When 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 success/failure judgment results is started in the order in which the numerical values are obtained (so-called variation starts), but there is success/failure judgment information for which the notification of the success/failure judgment results 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 symbol 10 that the reserved information is stored in the storage means. In other words, the reserved symbol 10 indicates the presence of right/wrong determination information for which notification of the corresponding right/wrong determination result has not been completed.

In the present embodiment, as the pending design 10, the notification effect to notify the result of the judgment result (from the start of the fluctuation of the identification pattern 80 (identification pattern group 80g) to the combination showing the result of the judgment result until it stops completely, a so-called one Although the effect during variation) has been started, the notification of the result of the success/failure determination has not been completed. A symbol indicating the existence of the so-called "variable suspension") and a pre-variation suspension symbol corresponding to the success/failure determination information (hereinafter sometimes referred to as pre-variation suspension information) for which the notification effect for notifying the success/failure determination result has not been started 12 is displayed (see FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, the basic forms of the suspended symbols during variation 11 and the suspended symbols before variation 12 are the same. Fundamental forms of the during-fluctuation reserved pattern 11 and the pre-fluctuation reserved pattern 12 may be completely different. Further, it may be configured such that the pending pattern 11 during fluctuation is not displayed. In addition, the order (so-called reservation "digestion order") of completion of the notification of the result of judgment corresponding to the reserved symbols 12 before change is earlier as it is located on the right.

An upper limit is set for the maximum number of pre-variation pending information to be stored. In this embodiment, the maximum number of storage of the first pre-variation hold information (special figure 1 hold) obtained by winning the first start area 904a is four, by winning the second start area 904b The maximum number of memories of the obtained second pre-change pending information (special figure 2 pending) is four. Therefore, with regard to the reserved design 10 corresponding to one of the special figures 1 and 2, there are cases where one fluctuation reserved design 11 and up to four pre-variation reserved designs 12 are displayed (see FIG. 2). .

In this embodiment, similar to a known game machine, the player is notified of the win/loss determination result by combining identification symbols 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91 . Specifically, the identification pattern group 80g (left identification pattern group 80gL, medium identification pattern group 80gC, right identification pattern group 80gR) including a plurality of identification patterns 80 starts to change, and finally each identification pattern group 80g One identification pattern 80 is selected from the list and stopped. When a jackpot is won, the combination of the identification patterns 80 selected and stopped from each identification pattern group 80g becomes a predetermined combination (for example, three sets of the same identification patterns 80). In the case of losing, it becomes a combination other than that (other than the combination that becomes a jackpot). The identification pattern 80 may be a combination of numbers and characters.

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.

2) Hereinafter, various effects and setting items (effects, etc.) that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that only part of the effects, etc., described below can be executed. Also, only when a predetermined mode (a mode that the player can select by himself or a mode that is automatically set (without being selected by the player)) is set , the configuration may be such that an effect or the like described below can occur. Also, an image (a so-called “small pattern” or the like) showing various information may be displayed inconspicuously near the outer edge of the display area 911 (illustration of the image is omitted in each figure). The player can enjoy the game without being conscious of this type of image.

2-1) Special effect and operation effect executed during the special effect Special effect may be executed as part of the notification effect. The special effect is a effect that indicates the success/failure determination result depending on the mode of the ending. If the judgment result is a jackpot, the outcome is a success, and if the result is a loss, the outcome is a failure. It should be noted that a so-called reversal pattern, which makes it appear as if the player has once reached a failed ending (as if they have failed) and shows that the game is actually a big win, is also a kind of successful ending. The special effect in this embodiment is a kind of so-called super reach effect. Various specific aspects of the special effect are conceivable. The special effect in this embodiment is a so-called battle effect in which a friend (player's) character fights against an enemy character (see FIG. 3(a)). An ending in which the ally side character wins (victory ending) is set as a successful ending, and an ending in which the ally side character is defeated (ending in which the enemy side character wins) (defeating ending) is set as a failure ending.

An operation effect may occur in the special effect. The operation effect is an effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means 20 . In this embodiment, a first operating means 21 and a second operating means 22 are provided as the operating means 20 (see FIG. 1). In this embodiment, the first operating means 21 is a push button (which is operated downward in the direction of gravity), and the second operating means 22 is a structure provided separately from the push button, which is pushed backward. It operates as follows. Both are configured to return to the original position by a biasing member (not shown) when the player releases the hand. As the operation effects, the first operation effect prompts the operation of the first operation means 21, and the second operation effect prompts the operation of the second operation means 22. - 特許庁In this embodiment, the first operating means 21 and the second operating means 22 are separate structures. However, operating the operating means, which is the same structure, in a certain operation mode may correspond to the first operation effect, and operating it in a different operation mode may correspond to the second operation effect. In addition, providing a sensor that detects the player's body and prompting the player to act so that the sensor detects it (for example, prompting the sensor to detect the "hand") is the first operation effect. It may be configured to be set as one of the second operation effects.

In the special effect, the first operation effect occurs immediately before reaching the ending (see FIG. 3(b)). It should be noted that the ending may be reached without the first operation effect occurring. In this embodiment, when the first operation effect occurs, the probability of reaching a successful outcome (probability that the success/failure determination result is a big win ((jackpot) reliability)) is higher than when the first operation effect does not occur. is set to be higher.

The first operation effect occurs in the special effect (see FIG. 3(b)), and the end (successful end (FIG. 3(c-1) (see FIG. 3(c-2))) or a transition to a failure ending (see FIG. 3(c-2))) (that is, the success/failure determination result is shown). In the first operation effect in the special effect of the normal mode, the operation effective period during which the operation of the first operating means 21 is effective (hereinafter, the operation effective period of the first operation effect may be referred to as the first operation effective period). It is set, and the ending is triggered by the operation of the first operation means 21 during the first operation valid period. When the operation means 20 is not operated during the first operation effective period in the special effect of the normal mode, the end of the first operation effective period is used as a trigger to shift to the ending. In the following description, even if the first operation means 21 is not operated during the first operation valid period and the first operation valid period ends, the first operation means 21 will be described assuming that the operation of The probability that the special effect will be the normal mode is higher than the probability that it will be the special mode described later. Therefore, with regard to the special effect, there is a high probability that the player will receive the impression that the result of the win/loss determination becomes clear when the first operation means 21 is operated.

In the first operation effect, it is preferable to display an image (such as a meter) indicating the elapse (remaining) of the first operation valid period, or an image representing the first operation means 21 to prompt the operation ( See FIG. 3(b)). Also, together with this, it is preferable that the ending suggestive image 211 is displayed. The ending suggesting image 211 includes characters or the like that make the player feel that the game will reach the end when the first operating means 21 is operated. If the special effect is a battle effect, the operation of the first operating means 21 is used as a trigger to remind the player that the fight between the ally side character and the enemy side character will be settled. In the present embodiment, an image including characters of "Let's decide the game" is displayed as the ending suggestive image 211 (see FIG. 3B).

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

In the special effect of the special mode in this embodiment, the second operation effect (see FIG. 4A) is started with the operation of the first operating means 21 as a trigger. As described above, the second operation effect is a effect that prompts the user to operate the second operating means 22 . In the second operation effect, a second operation valid period during which the operation of the second operating means 22 is valid is set. Triggered by the operation (single-shot operation in this embodiment) of the second operation means 22 during the second operation valid period, the special effect ends (successful ending (see FIG. 4(b-1)) or unsuccessful ending. (see FIG. 4(b-2))). In other words, the result of the suitability determination is shown. In the present embodiment, if the second operating device 22 is not operated during the second valid period of operation, the end of the second valid period of operation is used as a trigger to transition to the ending. In the following description, even if the second operation means 22 is not operated during the second operation valid period and the second operation valid period ends, the second operation means 22 will be described assuming that the operation of In the second operation effect, it is preferable to display an image (such as a meter) indicating the elapse (remaining) of the second operation valid period, or an image representing the second operation means 22 to prompt the operation.

In this embodiment, it is set that the probability that the special effect will be a successful ending is higher when the special mode special effect occurs than when the normal mode special effect occurs. That is, the jackpot reliability is higher in the special mode than in the normal mode. Therefore, it can be said that the occurrence of the second operation effect is an event advantageous to the player.

As described above, the special effect in the present embodiment generates the second operation effect in which the operation of the second operation means 22 is prompted by pretending that the operation of the first operation means 21 in the first operation effect moves to the ending. It is an interesting production that there is something to do. As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability of occurrence of the normal mode is higher than that of the special mode, so it is conceivable that there may be a player who has encountered the normal mode several times but has not encountered the special mode. By the way, such a player probably thinks that the game will move to the end after the first operation effect, so the occurrence of the second operation effect will be received with surprise. On the other hand, a player who knows the existence of the special mode will reach a successful conclusion in the first operation presentation (a big win is reported in the normal mode), or a second operation presentation (special mode) will occur and the big win will occur. It will be a production that expects to move to a situation where reliability increases.

Note that, in the present embodiment, the ending suggestive image 211 displayed in the first operation effect is not displayed in the second operation effect (see FIG. 4A). The ending suggesting image 211 is displayed to suggest that the operation of the first operation means 21 in the first operation effect will lead to the transition to the ending, and is displayed for the player when the second operation effect occurs. Since it is displayed in order to enhance the surprise of the game, the ending suggestive image 211 is set not to be displayed in the second operation performance in which the operation of the second operation means 22 always shifts to the ending. However, this does not deny that the ending suggestive image 211 is displayed in the second operation effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first operation effect and the second operation effect are generated even when the special effect is not being performed. The total probability of occurrence (probability of occurrence through normal game state and special game state) is higher for the first operation effect than for the second operation effect. That is, the player who is continuously playing the game has a higher probability of coming into contact with the first operation effect than the probability of coming into contact with the second operation effect. In other words, it can be said that the second operation means 22 is a “rare” (high value) operation means 20 that is rarely touched by the player than the first operation means 21 . Since it is such a setting, the transition from the first operation effect to the second operation effect in the special effect of the special mode changes to the effect using the operation means 20 with a higher value, so the special mode is an advantageous event for the player.

Specific examples in which the above-mentioned special effect and items related to the operation effect executed during the special effect are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described below. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are combined and applied.

〇First specific example The first operation effect during the special effect suggests the probability that the second operation effect will occur afterwards. That is, in the first operation effect during the special effect, it is suggested whether the special effect is the normal mode or the special mode. Various methods of the suggestion are conceivable. Although not shown, for example, an image representing the first operation means 21 displayed during the first operation presentation, an image representing the operation mode (an image such as "press"), an image representing the first operation effective period (an image of a meter, etc.). ), suggested by other images. That is, a plurality of types of candidate images that can be displayed as these images are prepared, and the setting is made so that the probability of shifting to the second operation effect differs depending on which of the images is displayed.

As another example, a case where an image (continuation suggestion image 212) directly or indirectly indicating that the second operation effect will occur is displayed, compared to a case where the second operation effect is not displayed. It is conceivable to set so that the probability that the effect will occur is high. The special effect of the special mode is the first operation effect (first operation effect) immediately before the ending, and the operation effect (second operation effect) is generated again without transitioning to the ending. The image should suggest For example, it is assumed that images such as "maybe next", "one more time?", and "○○ (name of the second operation means 22)" are set as the continuation suggestive images 212 (see FIG. 5).

The suggestion of the probability that the second operation effect will occur is different from the suggestion of the ending of the special effect (the suggestion of the probability that the operation of the first operation means 21 in the first operation effect will lead to a successful ending). be. Both suggestions are preferably not confused by the player. It can be said that confusion is less likely to occur with a configuration in which a suggestion is made by displaying the continuation suggestion image 212 as described above. This is because the continuation-suggestion image 212 is in such a form as to indicate that the operation effect will occur again, and thus the player can easily distinguish it from the suggestion of a big win.

〇Second Specific Example In the above-described embodiment, it was explained that the second operation effect is started in the special effect of the special aspect, triggered by the operation of the first operating means 21 in the first operation effect. After the first operation means 21 is operated, the second operation effect may occur when a predetermined time (interval period) elapses. If the operation of the first operation means 21 causes the second operation effect to occur immediately, the player may not understand what has happened. Some players may feel that the operation of the first operation means 21 has not been reflected (the operation has failed). Therefore, the first operation effect and the second operation effect do not occur continuously, but an interval period is set between the two effects (see FIG. 6).

During the interval period, an effect (preparation effect) that suggests the occurrence of the second operation effect may be executed (see FIG. 6(b)). By executing such a preparation effect, the probability that the player can grasp that a new operation effect will occur increases. Examples of the mode of the preparation effect include a mode in which images such as "XX is preparing (XX is the name of the second operation means 22)", "One more time", and "Rank up" are displayed.

Third Specific Example In the above embodiment, it was explained that the first operation effect and the second operation effect in the special effect both encourage a single operation of the operation means 20. Operation such as continuous operation ("continuous hit" if the operation means is a push button) and maintenance operation ("long press" if the operation means is a push button) to maintain the state of the operation means 20 being operated. It may be prompted. In the case of using these operation modes, it is assumed that the transition to the ending or the second operation effect occurs when the operation of the operation means 20 during the valid operation period satisfies a predetermined condition. That is, if these operation modes are prompted in the first operation effect, the transition to the ending or the second operation effect is triggered when the operation of the first operation means 21 during the first operation effective period satisfies a predetermined condition. shall occur. If these operation modes are prompted by the second operation effect, the transition to the ending occurs when the operation of the second operation means 22 during the second operation valid period satisfies a predetermined condition.

However, as in the above embodiment, it can be said that it is more preferable that the mode of operation prompted by each operation effect is a single operation. In particular, it is preferable that the first operation presentation be a mode in which a single operation is encouraged. The special effect of the special mode does not reach the end as a result of the player who may think that the operation of the first operating means 21 will lead to the end (the result of the judgment result will be shown), and the result of the single-shot operation with enthusiasm. It can be said that it is more interesting to take the form of transitioning to the second operation presentation (a form in which the player gets "shoulder watermarks").

〇Fourth Concrete Example It is assumed that the special effect of the special aspect is determined to lead to a successful ending, that is, the jackpot is determined. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the production progresses like FIG. 4(a)→(b-1) (it does not progress like FIG. 4(a)→(b-2)). and The special effect of the special mode surprises the player without transitioning to the ending by the operation in the first operation effect, and causes, so to speak, "ranking up of the operation means 20". In spite of the occurrence of such a change, as a result of the operation of the second operation means 22 in the second operation presentation, if a case leading to a failure occurs, there is a risk that the player will be significantly discouraged. . In order to avoid such a situation, the occurrence of the second operation effect is set so that a big win is confirmed.

○ Fifth specific example In the second operation effect in the special effect of the special mode, the operation of the first operation means 21 is invalidated (Even if the first operation means 21 is operated in the second operation effect, the ending ) (see FIG. 7). In a configuration including a plurality of types of operation means 20, a setting (compatibility It is known that it is considered to be a setting with It is conceivable to set the operation of the first operating means 21 to be valid even in the second operation effect (second operation effective period) in the special effect of the special mode, but the operation is intentionally disabled (second valid only for the operation of the second operation means 22).

As described in the above embodiment, the second operation effect is triggered by the operation of the first operation means 21 (occurs continuously from the first operation effect). There is a possibility that the first operation means 21 will be operated continuously even after shifting to the second operation presentation, misunderstanding that the operation of the first operation means 21 is not detected in the operation presentation. In this case, if the operation of the first operation means 21 is valid in the second operation presentation, the user does not notice that the operation of the second operation means 22 is prompted (that the second operation presentation is occurring). There is a risk of moving to the ending. If such a situation occurs, there is no point in generating the second operation effect, so it is preferable to invalidate the operation of the first operation means 21 in the second operation effect. However, the operation of the first operation means 21 may be effective in the effect of prompting the operation of the second operation means 22 that occurs in a situation where the special effect is not being performed. In other words, among the effects that prompt the operation of the second operating means 22, the operation of the first operating means 21 is valid if it occurs in a situation where the special effect is not being performed, but the effect that occurs during the special effect is The operation of the first operating means 21 is intentionally disabled.

Further, as described in the second specific example above, even if a predetermined interval period is set between the first operation effect and the second operation effect, the interval period will pass and the second operation effect will start. If it is assumed that there is a player who continues to operate the first operation means 21 until the transition, even in the case of the configuration described in the second specific example, this example Thus, the operation of the first operation means 21 in the second operation effect should be invalidated. In a configuration in which the second operation effect is triggered by the operation of the first operation means 21 as described in the above embodiment, the setting as in this example is particularly significant.

〇Sixth specific example In the special effect of the special mode, it was explained that the operation of the second operation means 22 is prompted in the second operation effect, but the operation of the first operation means 21 may be prompted at that timing. Set a certain setting. In other words, when the first operation means 21 is operated in the first operation effect (see FIG. 8(a)), there is a transition to an operation effect in which the operation of the first operation means 21 is prompted again (see FIG. 8A). 8 (b-1)), and there is also a case in which the operation transition is made to prompt the operation of the second operating means 22 (see FIG. 8 (b-2)) (the latter case is the above-mentioned execution It corresponds to the special production of the special mode described in the form). In other words, in the former case, the same operation means 20 is used to prompt the operation in the previous operation presentation and the later operation presentation, and in the latter case, the operation is prompted in the later operation presentation. The means 20 is changed from the previous operation presentation. In the former case and the latter case, the probability that the ending will be a successful ending (jackpot reliability) is different. Preferably, the latter case is set to have a higher probability of a successful ending than the former case. In the latter case, the "rank-up" of the operation means 20 occurs, and accordingly, the reliability of this case is set to be higher.

By doing so, when the operation effect (the subsequent operation effect) occurs again after the first operation effect (the previous operation effect) that prompts the operation of the first operation means 21, the subsequent operation It is possible to adopt an effect mode in which the player pays attention to whether or not the operation means 20 whose operation is prompted by the effect is changed.

〇Seventh Concrete Example The mode of the successful ending is different between the special mode in the normal mode and the special mode in the special mode. a successful outcome). Specifically, the video displayed as the normal successful ending and the video displayed as the special successful ending are different. In particular, it is preferable that the image output as the special successful ending reflects that the successful ending has been reached through the second operation effect. For example, an image including the name of the second operating means 22 is displayed.

Also, it is preferable that the length of the video displayed as the special successful ending be set shorter than the length of the video displayed as the normal successful ending. The reason is as follows. The special effect of the normal mode includes the first operation effect and does not include the second operation effect (it is necessary to set the first operation effective period, but it is not necessary to set the second operation effective period), while the special mode Since the special effect of includes the first operation effect and the second operation effect (it is necessary to set both the first operation effective period and the second operation effective period), the second operation effect must be executed (second Since the two-operation effective period must be set), the time required for executing the operation performance is longer in the special performance of the special mode. In order to absorb the time difference, the length of the video displayed as the special success ending is made shorter than the length of the video displayed as the normal successful ending (see FIG. 9). . As a result, the total time (time including the ending) of the special effect in the normal mode and the special effect in the special mode can be made the same (Fig. , in which the length of the special effect is the same). In general gaming machines, various effects are executed in the notification effect so that the time required for the notification effect, that is, the so-called variable time, is met. When a variation time of a certain length (time X) is selected to result in a big win (for the variation of the big win), the special performance can be set to a normal mode while maintaining the same flow up to the special performance. It is possible, and it is also possible to make the special effect into a special mode. In other words, it becomes possible to determine the form of the notification effect (the notification effect including the special effect) without worrying about the difference in the time required for the operation effect of the normal mode and the special mode, and control to determine the content of the notification effect. becomes easier. It should be noted that the total time of the special effect in the normal mode and the special effect in the special mode do not always have to match. If the length of the video displayed as the special success ending is set shorter than the length of the video displayed as the normal successful ending, the difference in the time required for the operation production is the difference in the time required for the ending. The smaller the difference between the total time required for the special effect in the normal mode and the total time required for the special effect in the special mode, the easier the control for determining the content of the notification effect (total is the most preferable setting where the time difference between .

Also, if the special effect of the special mode is not determined to be a big win (if it is not set as in the fourth specific example), the image displayed at the failure ending is also set to be the same as the above successful ending. good. In other words, it is preferable to make the video output as the failure ending (normal failure ending) in the normal mode and the video output as the success ending (special failure ending) in the special mode different. More preferably, the latter video is set shorter than the former video.

2-2) Opportunity Effect and Loss Combination Opportunity effect is an effect (so-called chance-up effect) that increases the reliability of the result of judging whether the target wins or fails when the opportunity effect occurs. Opportunity production in the present embodiment is a production to move to "xx zone" (so-called chance up zone). After the transition to the "xx zone" in the notification effect of a certain success/failure determination result, a display indicating the transition to the "xx zone" is made until the success/failure determination result is indicated by the notification effect (Fig. 10). (d-1)).

The transition to the opportunity presentation is indicated using the opportunity image 30 . The transition condition of the opportunity presentation is that the opportunity image 30 displayed in the display area 911 reaches a predetermined state. In the present embodiment, when the opportunity image 30 is stop-displayed at a predetermined position (hereinafter also referred to as a target position) in the center of the display area 911 (see FIG. 10(c-1)), an opportunity effect (see FIG. 10 ( d-1)). The specific aspect of the opportunity image 30 may be of any type. It is preferable to adopt a mode in which the player can grasp that the image is related to the opportunity presentation. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the characters "xx" are included. In other words, it includes the name of the opportunity presentation.

A fanning effect is generated indicating that there is a possibility that the opportunity effect will occur. In the present embodiment, when an opportunity production is generated, the game will always go through the inciting production (see FIG. 10(b)). However, even if the fanning effect does not occur, it may be set so that the opportunity effect may occur. The fanning effect is a effect that suggests that the favorable opportunity image 30 is likely to reach a predetermined state. In this embodiment, it indicates that the opportunity image 30 displaced from the upper side of the display area 911 is likely to stop at the target position. As a result of the fanning effect, the opportunity image 30 displaced from the upper side of the display area 911 is stopped and displayed at the target position (becomes a predetermined mode) as a result of success (see FIG. 10(c-1)), and an opportunity image. 30 is not stopped and displayed at the target position, and a failure result (see FIG. 10(d-2)) is set. If the result is a success, an opportunity presentation occurs (shift to the XX zone) (see FIG. 10 (d-1)), and if the result is a failure, no opportunity presentation occurs (does not shift to the XX zone). ). As a result of failure in this embodiment, after the opportunity image 30 displaced from the upper side of the display area 911 is about to remain at the target position, it slides down (see FIG. 10(c-2)). Opportunity image 30 is erased as if moved from the lower edge to outside display area 911 . In other words, the fanning effect is a effect in which the opportunity image 30 is stopped and displayed at the target position (see FIG. 10(c-1)) or slides down and disappears (see FIG. 10(c-2)).

A plurality of types of aspects are set for the opportunity image 30, and the aspect of the opportunity image 30 may indicate the probability of a successful result. Also, the reliability of the big win may be different depending on the mode of the opportunity image 30 when the winning result is a success.

The fanning effect is a effect that occurs when ready-to-win is established (see FIG. 10(a)). In this embodiment, one identification pattern 80 (left identification pattern 80L) selected and displayed from the left identification pattern group 80gL and one identification pattern 80 (right identification) selected and displayed from the right identification pattern group 80gR The symbol 80R) is the same (a state in which the identification symbol 80 (middle identification symbol 80C) selected from the middle identification symbol group 80gC is not determined) is set as "reach". In the fanning effect, it is shown that the opportunity image 30 may stop at the target position between the left identification symbol 80L and the right identification symbol 80R that constitute the reach (see FIG. 10(b). ). The opportunity image 30 may cover a part of the left identification symbol 80L and the right identification symbol 80R. In the case of a successful result, a combination of images (designs) is constructed such that "left identification design 80L, opportunity image 30, right identification design 80R" are arranged in this order from the left (see FIG. 10(c-1)). . After that, after moving to the good opportunity presentation (XX zone) (see FIG. 10(d-1)), the notification presentation continues as it is.

On the other hand, if the fanning effect results in failure, the opportunity image 30 that was about to stop at the target position between the left identification symbol 80L and the right identification symbol 80R is deleted (FIG. 10 (c-2). reference). As a result, the area between the left identification symbol 80L and the right identification symbol 80R (the area covered with the opportunity image 30 until just before) is exposed (hereinafter, the exposed area is referred to as the exposed area). . In this embodiment, one identification pattern 80 (middle identification pattern 80C) selected from the middle identification pattern group 80gC is displayed in the exposed area. In other words, when the opportunity image 30 is likely to stop at the target position, a state is established as if the middle identification pattern 80C was hidden by the opportunity image 30. FIG. By setting the image layer forming the middle identification pattern 80C to be in front of the image layer forming the opportunity image 30, the middle identification pattern 80C appears when the opportunity image 30 is erased. can be built. In this embodiment, the entire area required to display the middle identification pattern 80C overlaps the area required to display the opportunity image 30 at the target position. Therefore, during the fanning effect, the entire middle identification pattern 80C is covered with the opportunity image 30 and cannot be seen.

The middle identification pattern 80C that appears when the opportunity image 30 is erased is a type of pattern different from the left identification pattern 80L and the right identification pattern 80R that constitute the reach. That is, the combination of "left identification pattern 80L, middle identification pattern 80C, and right identification pattern 80R" formed by the appearance of the middle identification pattern 80C is not a combination in which all the identification patterns 80 have the same type. This is a combination indicating "missing" (see FIG. 10(d-2)). The notification effect ends (notification of "loss" is completed) when the combination indicating "loss" is stopped and displayed.

In a certain notification effect, if a stimulus effect is generated as to whether or not a good opportunity effect will occur, and the eventual effect is a failure and the opportunity effect does not occur, the target corresponding to the certain notification effect It is normal not to expect that the success/failure judgment result will be a big hit. In fact, even in the present embodiment, it is determined that the result of the determination of whether the object is right or wrong is a failure when the fanning effect results in a failure. Therefore, from the player's point of view, it is desirable that the notification effect (disruption change) ends as soon as possible because the player cannot expect the notification effect (the variation) at the moment when the fanning effect results in failure. . There is also a possibility that the player will be irritated by the continuation of the information performance in which the big win cannot be expected. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as a result of erasing the opportunity image 30, some of the identification patterns 80 (medium identification pattern 80C in the present embodiment) forming a combination indicating that the target adequacy determination result is lost making it appear. That is, as a result of erasing the opportunity image 30 (indicating that the opportunity performance is not shifted to), the result of the target success/failure determination is shown to be lost, so that a notification effect (variation) that cannot be expected for a big win is generated. I try not to continue longer than necessary.

Specific examples in which the above-mentioned special effect and items related to the operation effect executed during the special effect are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described below. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are combined and applied.

〇First Concrete Example There are various conceivable aspects of the fanning effect. In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the opportunity image 30 is displayed as if it has moved out of the display area 911, and thus the opportunity image 30 is erased. A configuration may be adopted in which the opportunity image 30 is erased without moving from the target position, such as a certain opportunity image 30 being erased at the relevant position (see FIG. 11). However, if the middle identification pattern 80C is set to be exposed by moving the opportunity image 30 as in the above embodiment, the impression is that the middle identification pattern 80C is hidden by the opportunity image 30 during the fanning effect. The probability that the player will receive is increased.

○Second specific example In the stage of the fanning production (the stage before the result is obtained), the opportunity image 30 is in a semi-transparent state (in the drawing, the opportunity image 30 is drawn with a dotted line to indicate that it is in a semi-transparent state. ), and the middle identification pattern 80C (in the drawing, the middle identification pattern 80C visible through the opportunity image 30 is drawn with a dotted line) is visible through the opportunity image 30 (see FIG. 12(a)). . Then, when the result is a success, the opportunistic image 30 changes from a translucent state to an opaque state, and the middle identification pattern 80C is covered (becomes invisible) (see FIG. 12(b-1)). If the result is a failure, the translucent opportunity image 30 is erased, and the middle identification pattern 80C is clearly visible instead of through the opportunity image 30 (see FIG. 12(b-2)). That is, a state is created in which a combination of the identification patterns 80 indicating the misalignment is formed.

By doing so, it is understood that the combination of the identification pattern 80 becomes "mismatched" when the good opportunity image 30 is erased from the stage of the fanning effect. In other words, since the flow of ““opportunity image 30 is deleted”→“losing combination is established” is grasped in advance, what happens even if it is configured such that the failure is confirmed immediately by erasing the opportunity image 30? It is prevented that it becomes difficult to understand whether the

〇Third Specific Example In the above embodiment, it is explained that one of the identification symbols 80 (middle identification symbol 80C) that constitutes a combination indicating that the result of the right/fail judgment is lost appears when the opportunity image 30 is deleted. However, two or more of the identification patterns 80 forming a combination indicating that the result of the right/fail judgment is lost may appear when the opportunity image 30 is erased. For example, when the opportunity image 30 is erased, all of the identification patterns 80 (three identification patterns 80 in the above-described embodiment) that form a combination indicating that the result of the right/fail judgment is lost appear. may be

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

〇Fourth Specific Example In the above-described embodiment, it was explained that the opportunity image 30 is displayed when the reach is established (a fanning effect occurs), but the opportunity image 30 is displayed in a situation where the reach is not established. There may be a case where it is (a stimulating effect occurs). Even in this case, if there is no transition to the opportunity presentation, the identification pattern 80 that appears when the opportunity image 30 is erased may indicate the lost combination.

However, by displaying the good opportunity image 30 in a state where the ready-to-win state is established as in the above-described embodiment (generating a fanning effect), the player can easily understand that the situation is such that a big win can be expected. be able to. Even when the opportunity image 30 does not reach a predetermined state (when the opportunity performance does not shift), the mismatched combination is immediately shown (the notification performance ends), which irritates the player who expects a big win. is also suppressed.

* Fifth Specific Example It is assumed that there is a case where a combination of the identification patterns 80 that result in a big win is displayed by erasing the opportunity image 30 . In accordance with the above embodiment, when the middle identification pattern 80C appears by erasing the good opportunity image 30, the type of the middle identification pattern 80C constitutes the reach identification pattern 80 (left identification pattern 80L, right identification pattern 80R) may be displayed (see FIG. 12). It can also be said that this is a premium effect that can occur only when the target success/failure determination result is a jackpot. By making it possible to generate such a performance, it is possible to realize an interesting game property that a big win may suddenly be reported when the fanning performance ends in failure and the opportunity performance does not occur.

In the case of this example, the mode of the good opportunity image 30 may indicate the probability of occurrence of the premium effect. In other words, it is assumed that a plurality of types of modes are set as modes of candidates that can be displayed as the opportunity image 30, and the probability of occurrence of the premium effect differs for each of the modes.

〇Sixth specific example A combination that appears when the opportunity image 30 is deleted and indicates that the result of the judgment is a loss is set to be a so-called chance eye (see FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b)). . Any rule may be used as the chance eye, but until the type of the identification pattern 80 that appears when the opportunity image 30 is erased is clarified (at the stage where the fanning effect is being executed), It is considered to be a combination that does not know whether it will be a chance or not. For example, the middle identification pattern 80C and the right identification pattern 80R that appear when the opportunity image 30 is erased are the same type of pattern (see FIG. 14(b)). can be considered.

The construction of the chance eye occurs as a so-called look-ahead effect (the "look-ahead effect" itself is well known, so a description thereof is omitted). When a chance item is constructed in a notification effect that notifies a certain success judgment result (loss), the success judgment result notified after the certain success judgment result (target success judgment result after the next change) becomes a big hit. The probability will increase. Two or more notification effects (fluctuations) in which a chance eye is constructed may be consecutive (the number of notification effects used for prefetching (the number of prefetching times) may be two or more). In this case, it is preferable to set the probability that the success/failure determination result of the pre-reading target will be a big hit as the number of successive notification effects (fluctuations) for constructing the chance number increases (that is, as the number of pre-reading increases). As described in the above embodiment, the reason why the lost combination is shown by erasing the good opportunity image 30 is to quickly end the lost change when the good opportunity effect is not performed. It is also possible to use the deviation variation as a look-ahead effect (look-ahead variation).

When the once displayed opportunity image 30 is erased and a lost combination is shown, that is, when the fanning effect of the good opportunity effect occurs, chance numbers are constructed more than when the fanning effect does not occur. A setting with a high probability may be used. By doing so, the display of the opportunity image 30 in a certain notification effect can be expected to shift to the opportunity effect in the notification effect and the success/failure determination result corresponding to the notification effect will be a big win. Instead, it is possible to realize the game property that a chance number is constructed without moving to the opportunity production (the look-ahead production occurs) and the success/failure determination result corresponding to the subsequent notification production can be expected to be a big hit. It will be.

2-3) Fluctuation time in special game state As described above, in this embodiment, as the game state, a special game state (first special game state (high Probability, time saving), second special game state (low probability, time saving)) are set. Hereinafter, the control of the variable time in the first special game state will be described.

The variable time is the time required for the notification effect. That is, the time from when the identification pattern 80 (identification pattern group 80g) starts to change until it stops in a mode (in this embodiment, a combination of three identification patterns 80) according to the success/failure determination (lottery) result. . There are multiple types of candidate times as variable times that can be set in the first special game state, and one of the multiple types of candidate times is set as the actual variable time based on the result of winning or losing judgment. . In this embodiment, after the first special game state is newly started after the end of the jackpot game, a period until a predetermined condition (details will be described later) is established (hereinafter referred to as a pre-condition establishment period), and after that (hereinafter referred to as a post-condition-established period), the control for determining the fluctuation time is different. After the end of the jackpot game, the first special game state is started, and if the jackpot is won before the predetermined condition is established, the first special game state does not shift to the period after the condition is established. When the first special game state is started again after the end of the jackpot game, the period until the establishment of the predetermined condition is treated as the period before establishment of the condition.

The number of candidate time types can be changed as appropriate. In the present embodiment, one of the four candidate times (Ta1 to Ta4) for the period before the condition is established and one of the four candidate times (Tb1 to Tb4) for the period after the condition is established is the actual one. It will be set as a variable time. The magnitude relationship of the length of the fluctuation time is "Ta1<Ta2<Ta3<Ta4" and "Tb1<Tb2<Tb3<Tb4" (the smaller the number, the shorter the time). That is, the time Ta1 is the shortest variation time in the period before the condition is met, and the time Ta2 is the shortest variation time in the period after the condition is met (see FIG. 15).

In the present embodiment, the shortest variation time may be set only when the result of the determination is no in both the period before the condition is met and the period after the condition is met. In other words, there is no possibility of a big win when the time Ta1 is set in the period before the condition is met, and there is no possibility of a big win when the time Tb1 is set in the period after the condition is met (see FIG. 15). In this way, the time Ta1 and the time Tb1 are the shortest variation times in each period, and are the variation times for the so-called "miss", which are set only when the result of the judgment is a loss. In this embodiment, when other candidate times (Ta2, Ta3, Ta4 in the period before the condition is met and Tb2, Tb3, Tb4 in the period after the condition is met) are set as variable times, the result of the judgment is a big hit. Sometimes it's a miss. It should be noted that there may be set a candidate time at which the jackpot is confirmed when selected.

In the period before the condition is met, the probability that the time Ta1 is set among the four candidate times is the highest, and in the period after the condition is met, the probability that the time Tb1 is set among the four candidate times is the highest. In other words, in the first special game state, most of the fluctuation time is the shortest time in both the period before the condition is established and the period after the condition is established (in this embodiment, 90% or more of the time of time), and the notification of the success/failure judgment progresses at a good tempo.

The above-mentioned predetermined condition in this embodiment is established when the success/failure determination result is wrong for a specified number of times in succession after the first special game state is started after the end of the jackpot game. That is, the number of so-called deviation fluctuations reaches a specified number. In this embodiment, the prescribed number of times is set to 50 (however, the prescribed number of times ≠ 0). In other words, the period until 50 consecutive failures are reported is the pre-condition-fulfillment period, and the subsequent period (the period until the jackpot is won) is the post-condition-fulfillment period (see FIG. 16).

In this embodiment, the time Ta1 is set longer than the time Tb1. Therefore, the progress speed of the game is higher in the period after the condition is established than in the period before the condition is established (the number of success/failure determination results notified per hour is large). That is, the so-called retained digestion rate is large. In short, after shifting to the first special game state, the progress of the game is relatively slow in the first half before the conditions are established, and the progress of the games is fast in the latter half after the conditions are established. In this embodiment, Ta1=2 seconds and Tb1=1 second. That is, in the period before the condition is established, the game progresses so that the notification effect is almost completed every 2 seconds, and in the period after the condition is established, the game progresses so that the notification effect is almost completed every 1 second. go.

The reason for such setting is as follows. In designing a gaming machine, it may be necessary to lower the expected value of the number of balls to be paid out per playing time. In other words, it may be necessary to prevent the so-called ball payout speed (short-time ball payout rate) from becoming excessive. If the interval between big wins is short, the speed of ball delivery increases, so the interval (time) between big wins should be lengthened in order to reduce the speed of ball delivery. Therefore, in the pre-condition establishment period (first half period) from the start of the first special game state after the end of the jackpot game to the establishment of the predetermined condition, the shortest fluctuation time Ta1 becomes relatively long (game progress speed relatively slow). On the other hand, the fact that the jackpot is not won until the predetermined condition is satisfied (until the player loses 50 times in a row in this embodiment) means that a certain amount of time has passed after the jackpot game is over. In this case, since there is little possibility that the ball output speed will become excessive (assuming that sufficient time has passed since the end of the previous jackpot), the shortest fluctuation time is Make Tb1 relatively short. In other words, in the period after the conditions are established, the progress speed of the game is increased to suppress the player's frustration caused by the slow progress of the game (longer time until the next big win). To put these things together, it can be said that the control of the fluctuation time in this embodiment is a control that balances the "ball output speed" and the "time until the next big win".

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

〇First specific example Although it was explained that the control of the variable time in the above embodiment is in the first special game state, even if the control in the second special game state (low probability, time saving) is the same good.

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

Although the first special game state and the second special game state are common in that they are so-called time saving states, the second special game state has a "low probability" probability of winning or losing lottery (than the first special game state Since it is a state in which it is difficult to win a big win), it is more difficult to win a big win than in the second special game state. Therefore, the number of lotteries required from a certain jackpot game to the next jackpot game (that is, the number of fluctuations) is greater in the case of shifting to the second special game state than in the case of shifting to the first special game state after the end of the jackpot game. It is highly probable that Therefore, since the second special game state is less likely than the first special game state to cause the ball output speed to become excessive, the predetermined condition is satisfied in the second special game state rather than in the first special game state. Easy setting.

Also, in the normal game state, the control described in the above embodiment may be applied. In other words, in a configuration in which there is a case of shifting to the normal game state after the end of the jackpot game, the shortest variation time is shortened when the success/failure determination results are consecutively lost for a specified number of times after the transition to the normal game state. setting.

〇Second example As explained in the first example, in both the first special game state and the second special game state, the shortest fluctuation is triggered by the establishment of the predetermined condition (the number of fluctuations reaches the specified number of times) Assume that the setting is such that the length of time is short. In this case, the length of the shortest variation time Ta1 in the period before condition establishment is set differently between the first special game state and the second special game state. If the shortest fluctuation time in the period before the condition establishment in the first special game state is Ta11 and the shortest fluctuation time in the period before the condition establishment in the second special game state is Ta12, Ta11>Ta12 is established. (see FIG. 18).

As described above, the number of lotteries required from a certain jackpot game to the next jackpot game (that is, the number of fluctuations) is more when shifting to the second special game state than when shifting to the first special game state after the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, when the second special game state is entered, even if the shortest variation time is shortened, the ball output speed is unlikely to become excessive. Therefore, in the period before condition establishment, the second special game state is set to progress faster than the first special game state (Ta11>Ta12).

The same relationship may be established for the shortest fluctuation time in the period after the condition is satisfied. That is, if the shortest fluctuation time in the period after the condition establishment in the first special game state is Tb11 and the shortest fluctuation time in the period after the condition establishment in the second special game state is Tb12, then Tb11>Tb12 It is assumed that the setting holds (see FIG. 18).

〇Third Specific Example In the above embodiment, it was explained that the shortest variation time becomes shorter (changes from Ta1 to Tb1) triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition. A setting that shortens the “average” may also be used. In other words, the average fluctuation time calculated from the probability that each candidate time is selected and the length of each candidate time when the pass/fail judgment result is a failure in the period before the condition is met is the pass/fail judgment result in the period after the condition is met. is set to be longer than the average fluctuation time calculated from the probability that each candidate time is selected and the length of each candidate time. Even in this way, the same effects as in the above embodiment can be expected.

〇Fourth specific example In the above embodiment, in both the period before the condition establishment and the period after the condition Although it has been explained that the time Tb1) may be selected as the period, it may be set such that even if the shortest variation time is selected, there is a possibility that the success/failure determination result will be a big win.

As another example, the shortest variation time Ta1 may be set only when the result of the judgment is a loss in the period before the condition is established, but in the period after the condition is established, regardless of the result of the judgment (a big hit It is conceivable to adopt a configuration in which the shortest variation time Tb1 may be set (see FIG. 19). In the period after the conditions are established, since a sufficient amount of time has passed since the previous big win (there is a low possibility that the ball output speed will become excessive), it is set that there is a possibility that the big win will be notified in the shortest variation time Tb1. do.

〇Fifth Specific Example In the above embodiment, it was explained that the specified number of times, which is the number of fluctuations until the predetermined condition is satisfied, is constant. For example, it is conceivable that the value of the variation count N can be changed according to the type of the big win game executed last time (type of big win). For example, it is assumed that a 5-round jackpot game and a 10-round jackpot game are set as the jackpot game (jackpot game that shifts to the first special game state after the jackpot game ends). In addition, since the term “round (R)” is well known, a detailed explanation will be omitted. The closing condition is that either one of the passage of time is established), and the unit game that is opened until the establishment is repeated one or more times, and the number of unit games is the number of rounds.

Let Nx be the number of fluctuations N until the prescribed condition is established in the first special game state after the end of the 5-round jackpot game, and Ny be the fluctuation number N until the prescribed condition be established in the first special game state after the end of the 10-round jackpot game. In this case, Nx<Ny is established (see FIG. 20). In other words, the previously executed jackpot game is a jackpot game with a small number of rounds, and the number of deviation fluctuations required to establish a predetermined condition in the first special game state that shifts after the jackpot game ends is set to decrease. do. The fact that the number of rounds is small means that the expected value of the payout balls obtained in the jackpot game (the expected value of the player's profit obtained in the jackpot game) is small. Therefore, the smaller the number of rounds of the jackpot game executed last time, the less likely the ball output speed becomes excessive. Therefore, when the number of rounds of the previous jackpot game is small, the transition to the post-condition-establishment period may be made at an earlier timing (the shortest fluctuation time is changed from Ta1 to Tb1 and shortened). .

〇 Sixth specific example In a configuration in which multiple types of jackpot games with different numbers of rounds are set as jackpot games that shift to the first special game state after the jackpot game ends, the fewer the number of rounds of the jackpot game, the more the period before condition establishment It is set to shorten the shortest fluctuation time in . For example, it is assumed that a 5-round jackpot game and a 10-round jackpot game are set as the jackpot game that shifts to the first special game state after the jackpot game ends. If Ta1x is the shortest fluctuation time in the period before condition establishment after the end of the 5-round jackpot game, and Ta1y is the shortest fluctuation time in the period before the condition establishment after the 10-round jackpot game is over, Ta1x<Ta1y holds. (See Figure 21). As described above, the smaller the number of rounds of the last executed jackpot game, the less likely it is that the ball output speed will become excessive. can be set to be shorter.

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

O Seventh Concrete Example The variable time control described in the above embodiment is applied to a game having a so-called "falling type" game property. The gameplay of the "falling type" is well known, but will be briefly described below. After the end of the jackpot game, when the state shifts to the first special game state (with high probability and short working hours), a lottery for winning/failure determination and a fall lottery are executed. The first special game state is maintained unless the falling lottery is won. If you win the falling lottery, it will move to the second special game state (low probability, time saving). Basically, the player is not notified of whether or not he or she has won the fall lottery. Regardless of whether or not the fall lottery is won, the special game state (time saving state) is maintained until notification (losing) of the success/failure determination results is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Therefore, until the 100th notification effect is completed, it is not possible for the player to determine whether or not the player has won the drop lottery (either the first special game state or the second special game state). . If the 100th notification effect is the second special game state (that is, if the fall lottery has been won by then), the special game state (time saving state) ends at the 100th notification effect, and the normal game return to state. If the falling lottery is not won by the end of the 100th notification performance, the first special game state (high probability/with short working hours) is maintained thereafter (101st time and later). The first special game state after the 101st time is continued until a jackpot is won or a falling lottery is won. When the falling lottery is won, the state is shifted to the normal game state after that. It should be noted that, when the jackpot is won, the setting to shift to the first special game state (the state in which the fall lottery is executed) with a probability of 100% (the setting to shift to the first special game state after all the jackpot games are completed) Alternatively, it may be set to shift to the first special game state (state in which a falling lottery is executed) with a predetermined probability of less than 100% (set to shift to the first special game state after part of the jackpot game ends).

In the game having such a "falling type" game property, the notification effect is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the above example) after shifting to the first special game state (100 times in a row) execution of the variation) is set as establishment of a predetermined condition. In other words, regardless of whether or not the falling lottery is won, the period during which the time saving state (high base state) continues reliably is set as the period before condition establishment. On the other hand, the period after the 101st notification performance is defined as the post-condition-fulfillment period (see FIG. 22). Therefore, the shortest variation time is set to be longer up to the 100th notification effect than after the 101st notification effect.

Until the 100th notification performance, that is, in the period before condition establishment, the player cannot clearly determine whether or not the falling lottery has been won, so the notification performance (fluctuation) is carefully shown to the player. and entertain. On the other hand, moving to the period after the 101st notification performance, that is, after condition establishment means that the first special game state is maintained without winning the fall lottery. After the 101st notification performance, the state is a state of winning the jackpot first (result advantageous to the player) or winning the falling lottery (result unfavorable to the player), and which result is reached is determined. In order to notify the player as soon as possible, the shortest variation time which is likely to be selected at the time of variation when neither a jackpot nor a falling lottery is won is relatively shortened so that the game progresses at a good tempo.

〇 Eighth specific example It is assumed that the prescribed condition is established when the actual time has elapsed from the start of the first special game state to a prescribed period of time. That is, after the first special game state is started, before a predetermined time elapses, it is set as a pre-condition establishment period, and after the elapse of the predetermined condition, it is set as a post-condition establishment period. Strictly speaking, if a certain variation (notification effect) is in progress after a predetermined time has elapsed, the minimum variation time is set to be shorter from the next variation (see FIG. 23). In order to prevent the ball output speed from becoming excessive, the interval between the big winning games should be sufficiently long. Therefore, when a predetermined period of time has passed, it is assumed that the ball output speed is unlikely to become excessive, and the shortest variation time is shortened (the shortest variation time is changed from Ta1 to Tb1). )Control.

The "start of the first special game state" time can be set from various viewpoints. The first special game state may be set to start when the jackpot game ends, or the first special game state may start when a certain period of time elapses after the jackpot game ends. good too. Further, after the end of the jackpot game, the first special game state may be set to start when the first notification effect (fluctuation) is started.

O Ninth Concrete Example The difference between the period before the conditions are met and the period after the conditions are met can be clearly distinguished. Although not shown, for example, it is conceivable that the mode of the background image displayed as the background of the changing identification pattern 80 is different between the period before the condition is established and the period after the condition is established.

In addition, the action to be operated by shifting to the period after the condition is satisfied is directly or indirectly displayed. In other words, an image (effect image 40) that is not displayed in the period before condition establishment is displayed in the period after condition establishment. For example, after transitioning to the post-condition-establishment period, an image including characters "speed up" is displayed as the effect image 40 (see FIG. 24 (especially (c))) to shorten the shortest fluctuation time. It is made to indicate to the player in an easy-to-understand manner that it has become.

2-4) Re-fluctuation effect If the result of the win/fail judgment is a big win, a winning combination composed of the same type of identification patterns 80 (in this embodiment, three sets of the same type of identification patterns 80) is displayed in the display area 911. be done. The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment may execute a re-variation effect in the notification effect that the result of the win/fail determination is a big win. The re-variation effect is a effect in which a winning combination composed of a certain type of identification pattern 80 may change to a winning combination composed of another type of identification pattern 80. - 特許庁In the following description, the winning combination shown before the re-fluctuation effect may be called the pre-combination, and the combination shown through the re-variation effect may be called the post-combination.

In this embodiment, as a winning combination, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is the first special game state (with high probability and time saving), and the game state after the end of the jackpot game is the second special game state. "Normal combination" is set as (low probability / short working hours). It can be said that the variable probability combination is more advantageous to the player than the normal combination.

The identification pattern 80 that constitutes the variable probability combination is a so-called "variable probability pattern", and the identification pattern 80 that constitutes the normal combination is a so-called "normal pattern". In this embodiment, the identification pattern 80 including odd numbers is the probability variation pattern, and the identification pattern 80 including the even numbers is the normal pattern. The probability variation design and the normal design include color elements for distinguishing them from each other. The probability variation pattern includes a "red" color element, and the normal pattern includes a "blue" color element. It should be noted that the colors such as "red" and "blue" here refer to rough systems. In other words, if the player can understand that the colors are "red" or "blue", the exact colors that make up the pattern can be changed as appropriate. Further, the effect image applied around the pattern may be in a mode such as "red" or "blue" (such effect images are also assumed to be elements constituting the identification pattern 80). In addition, in the drawings for explaining the re-variation effect, the probability variation pattern is represented by solid characters, and the normal pattern is represented by white characters.

It should be noted that even when the normal combination is indicated, it may be set that the transition to the first special game state may be indicated due to the occurrence of a promotion effect or the like during the jackpot game. In addition, when a normal combination is shown, there is a case where it pretends to have shifted to the second special game state, and internally shifts to the first special game state (a so-called latent probability variable state can occur). good too. In any case, if the variable probability combination is shown, it will not move to the second special game state, and it will be confirmed to move to the first special game state, so the probability variable combination is the second special It can be said that the combination is more advantageous for the player than the normal combination that may shift to the game state.

A re-variation effect can occur only when the pre-combination is a normal combination. That is, it can occur when the combination at the time when the jackpot is announced through the so-called ready-to-win effect is the normal combination. However, it may be set that a re-variation effect may occur even if the pre-combination is a probability-variable combination (the pre-combination is a probability-variable combination, and the post-combination is also a probability-variable combination). ).

The ending of the re-variation effect is set to a promotion ending in which the post-facto combination is a variable combination and a non-promotion ending in which the normal combination remains. Naturally, the promotion ending is an ending advantageous to the player.

At the start of the re-fluctuation effect, the pre-combination is displayed. From there, a winning combination composed of each type of identification pattern 80 is variably displayed. For example, if the pre-combination is a normal combination composed of identification symbols 80 of "4" (see FIG. 25(a)), a winning combination of "5" (see FIG. 25(b)), and a winning of "6" A combination (see FIG. 25(c)), a winning combination of "7" (not shown), and so on, are displayed in the center of the display area 911 in which three identification patterns 80 of the same kind are arranged. In this way, the numbers are scrolled and displayed in numerical order (see FIG. 25). In this embodiment, the display is variably displayed from top to bottom, but the direction can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the variation speed may not be constant throughout the performance (a "flavor" may occur due to a change in the variation speed). In the case of a promotion ending, one of the odd probability combinations is finally displayed in the center of the display area 911 (see FIG. 25(d-1)). In the case of a non-promoted ending, one of the normal combinations is finally displayed in the center of the display area 911 (see FIG. 25(d-2)). In addition, in the present embodiment, when the ending is not promoted, the same combination as the normal combination (see FIG. 25(a)) shown as the pre-combination is finally displayed (FIG. 25(d-2) reference).

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

As described above, in the re-variation effect, a combination of three identification patterns 80 of the same type is displayed in the center of the display area 911 so that the numbers are scrolled in numerical order. In this embodiment, the light emitting mode of the light emitting section 50 is changed in accordance with the type of the identification pattern 80 forming the winning combination displayed in the center of the display area 911 . Specifically, when the variable probability combination (variable probability pattern) is displayed, the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 50 is set to "red" (see FIG. 25(b)). When the normal combination (normal pattern) is displayed, the light emission mode of the light emitting section 50 is set to "blue" (see FIG. 25(c)). That is, the light emitting section 50 emits light in a color matching the type of the identification pattern 80 displayed most conspicuously in the display area 911 (the identification pattern 80 closest to the center of the display area 911). It should be noted that the colors such as "red" and "blue" here refer to rough systems. In other words, it is only necessary for the player to grasp that the color is "red" or "blue" from the player's point of view. For example, it is assumed that the "red" light emission mode is one in which the light emission state of "red" is roughly maintained although the lightness changes over time. In other words, it is assumed that the light emission mode of the "color" includes a mode in which the brightness or the like changes with time while the color system is maintained.

In the re-variation effect in this embodiment, the identification symbols 80 are variably displayed in the order of "numbers". Therefore, basically, the probability variation pattern (red) and the normal pattern (blue) are displayed alternately. Therefore, the light emitting unit 50 is also controlled so that the "red" light emission mode and the "blue" light emission mode alternately occur. In this embodiment, the change from the state in which the winning combination composed of the identification symbols 80 of "9" to the state in which the winning combination composed of the identification symbols 80 of "1" is displayed is unique. , It is not a change from one of the probability variable design and the normal design to the other, and the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 50 does not change. If you want to completely eliminate the situation where the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 50 does not change, the number of types of the identification pattern 80 is set to an even number, and the probability variation pattern and the normal pattern are alternately displayed in the re-variation effect. It should be done.

It should be noted that even in a state in which a prior combination is displayed or a state in which a posterior combination is displayed (a state in which a promoted ending or a non-promoted ending is reached), the type of the displayed winning combination (the type of the identification symbol 80) The light emission mode of the light emitting unit 50 corresponding to . In other words, when the pre-combination is displayed, the light emission mode is "blue". In the state where the post-combination in the case of reaching the promotion ending is displayed, the lighting mode is "red". In the state in which the post-combination in the event of a non-promoted ending is displayed, the lighting mode is "blue".

In this way, the re-variation effect in the present embodiment is not only variably displayed so that the probability variation combination (probability variation pattern) and the normal combination (normal pattern) are switched, but also the type of combination currently displayed (probability variation pattern or a normal pattern), the light emitting unit 50 emits light in a light emitting mode, so that the re-variation effect becomes easier to understand.

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

〇First specific example In the above embodiment, it was explained that there are two types of winning combinations displayed in the re-variation effect, the normal combination and the probability variable combination. good. The light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 in the re-fluctuation effect may be set so as to correspond to various winning combinations. For example, if three types of winning combinations are set, then three types of light emitting modes corresponding to the three types of winning combinations may be set.

The types of winning combinations may be selected according to the benefits that the player can enjoy. In the above-described embodiment, the type of winning combination indicates the game state after the end of the jackpot game (indicating whether to shift to the high probability state (first special game state)), but the winning combination may indicate the number of rounds during the jackpot game. For example, a winning combination with the identification pattern 80 of "7" results in a 10-round big win, a winning combination with an odd-numbered identification pattern 80 other than "7" results in a 5-round big win, and a winning combination with an even-numbered identification pattern 80. It is set such that if there is, it will be a big win for 3 rounds. Moreover, both the game state after the end of the jackpot game and the number of rounds of the jackpot game may be indicated by the type of winning combination.

○Second specific example As described in the above embodiment, changing the light emitting unit 50 so that the light emitting mode is in accordance with the type of winning combination displayed in the display area 911 is a normal re-variation effect ( normal re-fluctuation effect)), and a special re-fluctuation effect different from the normal re-fluctuation effect (special re-fluctuation effect) may occur (the effect shown in FIG. 25 is the normal re-fluctuation effect , and the effect shown in FIG. 26 is the special re-variation effect).

As an example of the special re-fluctuation effect, the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 50 does not change over time according to the type of winning combination displayed in the display area 911, but continuously emits light in a predetermined light emission mode (display It is conceivable that even if the type of winning combination changes, the light emission mode does not change. In this case, the end of the re-variation effect (special re-variation effect) changes to a winning combination composed of identification patterns 80 of a type corresponding to the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 50 (posterior combination is the light emission of the light emitting unit 50 corresponding to the mode).

In accordance with the above embodiment, in the special re-variation effect (see FIG. 26), the light emitting unit 50 continuously emits light in a “red” light emission mode (see FIGS. 26(b) and (c)). be done. Not only in the situation where the variable probability combination is displayed (see FIG. 26(b)), but also in the situation where the normal combination is displayed (see FIG. 26(c)), the "red" light emission mode is set. Then, the posterior combination is a probability variable combination corresponding to the "red" light emission mode. In other words, it is determined that the special re-variation effect will result in a promotion ending (see FIG. 26(d)) that changes from the normal combination (pre-combination) to the probability variable combination (post-combination).

By doing so in this example, in the re-variation effect, the player realizes a game property in which the player pays attention to whether the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 50 is different from the normal (normal re-variation effect). In particular, in this example, the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 50 at the time of the special re-variation effect corresponds to the post-combination, so the combination changes according to the light emission mode (promotion ending) is easy to understand.

It should be noted that when the special re-variation effect occurs, it is determined that the winning combination will change to correspond to the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 (in accordance with the above embodiment, it is determined that the promotion will end). Instead, the setting may be such that the probability of such a change occurring remains high compared to the normal re-variation effect. In other words, even if a special re-variation effect occurs, there is a possibility that it will lead to an ending that does not change to a winning combination corresponding to the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 50 ) may be set.

Further, the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 during the special re-variation effect may be configured to be a mode that does not correspond to any winning combination. In accordance with the above embodiment, it is assumed that the light emitting section 50 emits light in "rainbow" during the special re-variation effect. That is, at the time of the special re-variation effect, light may be emitted in a light emission mode different from the "red" light emission mode corresponding to the variable probability combination and the "blue" light emission mode corresponding to the normal combination.

*Third Specific Example In the above embodiment, it was explained that the color system that constitutes the various winning combinations and the color system of the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 50 are matched. It is only an example to show the correspondence relationship by matching them. A configuration in which a unique light emission mode corresponding to each type of winning combination is set (a configuration in which various winning combinations and various light emission modes are in a 1:1 relationship) may be employed. For example, in the re-variation production, when the normal combination is displayed, the light emitting unit 50 blinks, and when the variable probability combination is displayed, the light emitting unit 50 continues to light. configuration.

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

It applies to so-called all-rotation reach production. The all-rotation reach production is a premium production in which a big hit is confirmed. Winning combinations composed of various identification patterns 80 (three sets of identification patterns 80) are sequentially displayed, and finally the winning combination most advantageous to the player (for example, the winning combination by the identification pattern 80 of "7") is displayed. is displayed. In such a full-rotation effect, the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 50 changes according to the type of winning combination (the type of the identification pattern 80) displayed in the display area 911 (in the most conspicuous state). do. However, in this type of all-rotation ready-to-win effect, it is determined that the winning combination that is most advantageous to the player is displayed in the end (the ending is decided), so which type of winning combination stops There is no need to "inflame" the player as to whether the Therefore, it can be said that the significance of changing the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 50 according to the type of winning combination is lower than that of the re-variation effect.

Applies to design variation (design scroll) during reach. While the identification pattern 80 (remaining pattern 80Z) that is not the identification pattern 80 (reach pattern 80R) that constitutes the reach is fluctuating (is displayed by scrolling), the remaining pattern 80Z displayed in the display area 911 (display The light emitting mode of the light emitting section 50 is set according to the type of the remaining pattern 80Z closest to the center of the area 911 (see FIG. 27).

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

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

The various effects described in the above embodiment suggest the probability that the result of the judgment result will be a big win (big win reliability), but it can also be used as something that suggests the probability of a so-called "small win".

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

・ Means 1-1
A first operation means operable by a player, a second operation means different from the first operation means, a special effect execution means for executing a special effect indicating a success/failure determination result according to an ending mode, and during the special effect and an operation effect execution means for executing a first operation effect, which is an effect to be executed and prompts the player to operate the first operation means, and the first operation effect is provided as a mode of the special effect. A normal mode in which the operation of the first operation means is triggered by the operation of the first operation means to move to the end and the result of the judgment is shown, and the operation of the first operation means is performed in the first operation effect. A special mode is set in which, as a trigger, the game does not move to the ending, but the game progresses to the ending after a second operation presentation prompting the player to operate the second operating means, and the result of the success/failure determination is shown. Characterized by
The special effect of the game machine is interesting in that the second operation effect in which the operation of the second operation means is prompted to appear as if the operation of the first operation means in the first operation effect moves to the end is generated. It is a performance.

・ Means 1-2
means 1-1 characterized in that, when the special effect becomes the special mode, the second operation effect is generated when the first operation means is operated in the first operation effect. The game machine described.
Since the player probably thinks that the operation of the first operation effect will trigger the transition to the ending, the second operation effect is generated with that as a trigger, thereby providing a special effect that surprises the player more easily.

・ Means 1-3
When the special effect becomes the special mode, the second operation effect does not occur when the first operation means is operated in the first operation effect, and the second operation effect does not occur when a predetermined time elapses. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein a second operation effect is generated.
If the operation of the first operation means causes the second operation effect to occur immediately, there is a risk that the player will not understand what happened may become difficult). If you are concerned about this, an interval (predetermined time) should be set between the two operation effects.

・ Means 1-4
Means 1- characterized in that, compared to the case where the special effect is the normal mode, the probability that the result of the winning/failure determination is a win is higher when the special mode is the special mode. 1. The game machine according to any one of means 1-3.
Since the special effect of the special mode causes a change in the operating means that prompts the operation, it is preferable to set it to be more advantageous than the normal mode.

・ Means 1-5
The gaming machine according to means 1-4, wherein when the special effect becomes the special mode, the result of winning/failure determination is determined as winning.
If there is a concern that the player may lose interest due to the fact that the result of the success/failure determination is incorrect despite the change in the operation means that prompts the operation, the special effect of the special mode is a big hit. It is preferable to set it as fixed.

・ Means 1-6
Means 1-1 to 1-5, characterized in that the frequency of occurrence of an effect prompting the operation of the second operating means is lower than the frequency of occurrence of the effect prompting the operation of the first operating means. The gaming machine according to any one of the items.
With such a setting, it is possible to impress the player that the second operation means is a "rare" (higher value) operation means than the first operation means. As a result, it becomes easy for the player to understand that the change in the operation means that prompts the operation in the special effect of the special mode is an advantageous event for the player.

・ Means 2-1
a notification means for variably displaying a plurality of identification pattern groups including a plurality of types of identification patterns on a display means, and for notifying a success/fail judgment result based on a combination of identification patterns selected from each identification pattern group; an effect execution means for executing an opportunity effect indicating that the probability of winning a winning judgment result is increased when the displayed opportunity image reaches a predetermined mode, wherein the opportunity image is in the predetermined mode. When the image of opportunity does not reach the predetermined mode even though a fanning effect indicating that there is a possibility of reaching the target is generated, the image of opportunity is deleted to form a combination indicating that the result of the judgment is a failure. A gaming machine characterized in that at least part of the identification pattern appears.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to suppress the player's frustration due to the lengthening of the notification effect (the notification effect in which the player cannot expect to win) when the transition to the opportunity effect is not performed.

・ Means 2-2
After the ready-to-reach is constructed by the identification pattern selected from a part of the plurality of identification pattern groups, the opportunity image is displayed in the predetermined manner, thereby generating the opportunity presentation. , when the opportunity image does not reach the predetermined mode although the fanning effect has occurred, the opportunity image is erased, and the identification pattern of a different type from the identification pattern constituting the reach appears, The gaming machine according to means 2-1, wherein a combination of the identification symbols for which the result of the determination is a loss is indicated.
By doing so, since the fanning effect is generated in the state where the ready-to-win is configured, it is easy to understand that it is a state in which one can expect that the result of the win/fail judgment will be a hit. Even if the good opportunity image does not reach the predetermined state, it is immediately indicated that the game is lost, so the frustration of the player who expected to win can be suppressed.

・ Means 2-3
In the fanning effect, the opportunity effect occurs when the displaced opportunity image stops at a predetermined position, and the opportunity effect does not occur when the opportunity image does not stop at the predetermined position. At least one of the identification symbols forming a combination indicating that the result of the right/fail judgment is a failure by displaying as if the opportunity image did not stop at a predetermined position but moved out of the display area of the display means. A gaming machine according to means 2-1 or 2-2, characterized in that a part appears.
In this way, by displaying the image of opportunity as if it had moved out of the display area, an identification pattern that constitutes a misalignment combination was lurking behind the image of opportunity displayed in the inciting effect. Such an impression can be given to the player, and the presentation becomes easy to understand.

・ Means 3-1
A notification means for notifying the success or failure lottery result by stopping the fluctuating identification pattern in a mode corresponding to the success or failure lottery result, and the variation from the start of the identification pattern until it stops in a mode according to the success or failure lottery result. A variable time determining means for determining time and a game state setting means capable of setting a special game state more advantageous to a player than a normal game state are provided, and a predetermined condition is set after the special game state is set. is longer than the shortest variable time set during the period after the predetermined condition is satisfied.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to suppress the player's frustration due to feeling that the progress of the game is slow while suppressing the excessive speed of the ball output.

・ Means 3-2
The gaming machine according to means 3-1, wherein the special game state is a state in which the probability of winning the lottery is higher than that in the normal game state.
It is preferable that the game progresses at a good tempo in a special game state in which the player can expect to win a big prize relatively quickly.

・ Means 3-3
The gaming machine according to means 3-1 or 3-2, characterized in that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the result of the lottery is lost for a specified number of consecutive times after the special game state is started. .
The fact that the lottery results are lost for the specified number of consecutive times means that a certain amount of time has passed since the start of the special game state, and there is little possibility that the ball output speed will become excessive. may be used as a trigger to control the shortest fluctuation time to be short.

・ Means 3-4
After the special game state is started, the success or failure lottery result is lost N times consecutively, and the predetermined condition is established, and the value of N varies depending on the type of the previous winning game. The gaming machine according to means 3-1 or 3-2, characterized in that
Since the ball output speed is determined based on the type of the jackpot, the timing (the number of fluctuations) of shortening the shortest fluctuation time may be changed according to the type of the jackpot.

・ Means 3-5
As the winning game, a first winning game and a second winning game in which the expected value of the player's profit obtained in the winning game is larger than that in the first winning game are set, and the previous winning game is the first winning game. The gaming machine according to means 3-4, wherein the value of N is smaller in the winning game than in the second winning game.
Since the ball output speed tends to be excessive when the previous winning game is the second winning game than when the previous winning game is the first winning game, the second winning game is the second winning game than when the previous winning game is the first winning game. In the winning game, it is preferable to increase the number of variations (N) in which the shortest variation time is shortened (the timing at which the shortest variation time is shortened is delayed).

・ Means 3-6
The game machine according to means 3-1 or 3-2, wherein the predetermined condition is satisfied when a predetermined time has elapsed since the special game state was started.
When a certain amount of actual time has passed since the start of the special game state, the risk of the ball output speed becoming excessive is low, and the configuration is such that control is performed so as to shorten the shortest variation time. good too.

・ Means 4-1
a display means for displaying a winning combination composed of identification symbols of the same type when the result of the determination is a win; Execution of a re-variation performance for executing a re-variation performance in which the winning combination composed of each type of identification pattern is variably displayed in a performance that may lead to an ending that changes to the configured winning combination. means, and light emission control means for changing the light emission mode of the light emitting part in accordance with the type of the identification symbols constituting the winning combination displayed on the display means in the re-variation effect. machine.
In the re-variation effect of the game machine, the effect is easy to understand because the light emission mode of the light emitting unit changes according to the type of identification symbols forming the winning combination.

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

・ Means 4-3
When a special re-variation presentation occurs in which the light emission mode of the light emitting part does not change according to the types of the identification symbols constituting the winning combination displayed on the display means, the winning combination is changed to the winning combination that is advantageous to the player. The gaming machine according to means 4-1 or 4-2, characterized in that it is determined that the game will reach an end.
・ Means 4-4
In the special re-fluctuation effect, the light-emitting unit continuously emits light in a predetermined light-emitting mode, and the winning combination is changed to the winning combination composed of the identification patterns of the type corresponding to the light-emitting mode. The gaming machine according to means 4-3, characterized by:
In this way, a special re-variation effect that is determined to result in an advantageous ending may be generated.
If the winning combination (identification pattern) after the change is indicated by the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit, the special re-variation effect becomes easy to understand.

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a notification means for notifying the success or failure lottery result by stopping the fluctuating identification pattern in a manner corresponding to the success or failure lottery result;
Fluctuation time determining means for determining the fluctuation time from when the identification pattern starts to fluctuate until it stops in a manner according to the result of the lottery;
game state setting means capable of setting a special game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state;
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A first winning game and a second winning game different from the first winning game are provided as a winning game that can be executed when the result of the lottery is a win, and after the first winning game is completed, a plurality of types are provided. The transition to a specific type special game state, which is a kind of the special game state, and the same specific type special game state after the second winning game is completed,
A predetermined condition is satisfied that the lottery result is lost N times consecutively after the specific type special game state is started,
The shortest variation time set during the period from when the specific type special game state is set until the predetermined condition is satisfied is the shortest variation set during the period after the predetermined condition is satisfied. longer than time
The value of N is different between when the previous winning game is the first winning game and when it is the second winning game,
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific type special game state is a state in which the probability of winning a winning lottery is higher than in the normal game state. a notification means for notifying the success or failure lottery result by stopping the fluctuating identification pattern in a manner corresponding to the success or failure lottery result;
Fluctuation time determining means for determining the fluctuation time from when the identification pattern starts to fluctuate until it stops in a manner according to the result of the lottery;
game state setting means capable of setting a special game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state;
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A first winning game and a second winning game different from the first winning game are provided as a winning game that can be executed when the result of the lottery is a win, and after the first winning game is completed, a plurality of types are provided. The transition to a specific type special game state, which is a kind of the special game state, and the same specific type special game state after the second winning game is completed,
A predetermined condition is satisfied that the lottery result is lost N times consecutively after the specific type special game state is started,
The shortest variation time set during the period from when the specific type special game state is set until the predetermined condition is satisfied is the shortest variation set during the period after the predetermined condition is satisfied. longer than time
The value of N is different between when the previous winning game is the first winning game and when it is the second winning game,
The second winning game has a higher expected value of the player's profit obtained in the winning game than the first winning game,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the value of N is smaller when the previous winning game is the first winning game than when the previous winning game is the second winning game.

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