JP7262839B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art There is known a game machine capable of executing a timer effect in which the time decreases as the actual time elapses and some event occurs when the time expires (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2021-159183 A

A problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing an easy-to-understand timer effect.

A game machine according to the present invention for solving the above problems is a display device having a display area, a time image including a time display that changes with the passage of real time is displayed in the display area, an effect executing means for executing a timer effect in which any one of a plurality of types of specific events occurs after the time when the display reaches the end time, the timer effect is started, and the time is reached. The period from the normal period to Triggered by the shift to the immediately preceding period, a change occurs in which the range in which the time image is displayed in the display area is increased.

According to the present invention, it is possible to execute an easy-to-understand timer effect.

1 is an external perspective view of a gaming machine according to the present embodiment (showing a state in which a game board and a display device are removed for explanation); FIG. It is the figure which showed the display device fixed to the game board and the back. It is the figure which showed the decoration design and the reservation design which are displayed on the display. (a) is a diagram for explaining each game state and the transition of the game state, (b) is a diagram for explaining the jackpot distribution. It is a diagram for explaining the flow of the game at the time of the special consecutive villas. It is a diagram for explaining the flow of the game at the time of reservation consecutive villas. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-3; It is a figure for demonstrating special operation production|presentation (normal production|presentation). It is a figure for demonstrating special operation production (special production). FIG. 11 is a diagram (continuation of FIG. 10) for explaining a special operation effect (special effect); FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-2; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-4; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-5; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a normal pattern (an example of N=2); FIG. 16 is a diagram (a continuation of FIG. 15) for explaining the normal pattern; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a special pattern (showing an example of N=3); FIG. 18 is a diagram (continued from FIG. 17) for explaining the special pattern; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-4; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-5; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-6; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-7; It is a figure for demonstrating a timer effect. FIG. 24 is a diagram (continuation of FIG. 23) for explaining the timer effect; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-1; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-2; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-3; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining image effects; FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-2; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-4; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-5; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-6;

1) Overall Configuration Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine 1 according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that images in the following description include both still images and moving images unless otherwise specified.

First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described. The game machine 1 includes a game board (game board) 90 (see FIG. 2). The game board 90 is made of plywood in a substantially square shape, and has a guide rail 903 forming a passage for guiding a game ball fired by operating a shooting device 908 (shooting handle) (see FIG. 1) to a game area 902. It is provided so as to have a substantially arc shape. The game area 902 is provided with a starting area 904, a big winning area 906, an out port 907, and the like. A display device 91 is fixed behind the game board 90 . A display area 911 of the display device 91 is visible through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90 . The shape of the display area 911 can be changed as appropriate.

In addition, in the game area 902, a plurality of game nails are provided as obstacles that change the flowing state of the game balls when the falling game balls collide with each other. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes in various modes according to the conditions when it collides with the game nail.

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

A jackpot lottery is executed when a game ball enters the starting area 904 by a winning lottery means provided on a control board (not shown). Specifically, a numerical value (hereinafter also referred to as lottery information) is acquired from a random number source triggered by the winning of a game ball to the starting area 904, and the numerical value is the same as the predetermined jackpot numerical value. In one case, it is a big hit, and in another case, it is a loss. In this embodiment, as the starting area 904, two of 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.

In the present embodiment, the result of the lottery is informed by the combination of the decorative designs 80 (see FIG. 3) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91 . Decorative pattern groups 80g each including a plurality of types of decorative patterns 80 (three groups of left decorative pattern group 80gL, middle decorative pattern group 80gC, and right decorative pattern group 80gR in this embodiment) are variably displayed, and each decorative pattern group 80g. When one decorative pattern 80 (three decorative patterns 80 in total) is selected from the selected patterns and the variation stops, the result of the lottery is notified. In this embodiment, a combination (a winning combination) in which three decorative patterns 80 are of the same type is displayed when a big win is achieved. In the case of losing, other combinations (losing combinations) are displayed.

The effect executed from the start of the variation of the decorative pattern 80 (decorative pattern group 80g) until it stops in a mode according to the result of the winning lottery is the effect during variation (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as variation or rotation). and In this embodiment, the effect during fluctuation corresponding to the order in which the above-mentioned win-fail lottery information is acquired is started. When the performance during variation based on the information is started, the newly acquired win/fail lottery information is stored as pending information (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as pending) in a storage means provided on a control board (not shown). (It can be said that pending information is a subordinate concept of lottery information). The maximum number of stored pending information (maximum pending number) can be set as appropriate. The maximum number of reservations that can be stored by the storage means in this embodiment is the reservation acquired as a result of the game ball entering the first start area 904a (so-called special figure 1 reservation), the game ball in the second start area 904b There are four for each of the holds (so-called special figure 2 holds) that have been acquired as a result of entering. In addition, when both the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation are stored in the storage means, the winning lottery result corresponding to the special figure 2 reservation is preferentially notified (special figure 2 priority digestion )

In the present embodiment, at the time when the corresponding effect during fluctuation is started, it is determined whether or not the acquired lottery information is a big hit, but the lottery information (holding information) is acquired. A lottery may be carried out when the lottery is determined, and the lottery result itself may be stored. In addition, the acquired win/fail lottery information is also used as a numerical value for determining the specific content of the during-variation effect. In the present embodiment, the winning/failure lottery information for which the corresponding effect during variation has started but the effect during variation has not ended is stored in the storage means as information during variation.

In the present embodiment, a reserved design 70 indicating the existence of win/fail lottery information stored in the storage means is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 3). The reserved symbols 70 are classified into pre-variation reserved symbols 71 indicating the presence of the reserved information and variable suspended symbols 72 indicating the presence of the information during variation. It should be noted that the variable information is information that the lottery has already been executed and is not strictly "suspended", but it is generally referred to as "the change pending" etc. Therefore, the variable information Suppose that what shows presence is called the suspended design 72 during a fluctuation|variation. In this embodiment, only the reserved design 70 corresponding to one of the reserved special figures 1 and 2 is displayed according to the game state. Therefore, one suspended symbol 72 during variation and four suspended symbols before variation 71 at maximum are displayed. A dedicated display means for displaying the reserved pattern 70 may be provided.

Description of well-known components such as a lower tray and an upper tray (see FIG. 1) for storing game balls will be omitted.

2) Specs (game state)
In this embodiment, a basic state and an advantageous state, which is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the basic state, are provided as the game state in which the player plays with the aim of winning a jackpot as a result of the winning lottery ( See FIG. 4(a)). In the present embodiment, the probability that the winning lottery result will be a big win (big win probability) is higher in the advantageous state than in the basic state. The winning/losing lottery probability of each state can be appropriately set. In this embodiment, the basic state jackpot probability (low probability) is approximately 1/199, and the advantageous state jackpot probability (high probability) is approximately 1/49.

The basic state is a state in which a game ball should be shot aiming at the first starting area 904a. That is, the basic state aims to win a big hit by winning a success or failure lottery (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a first success or failure lottery) triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start area 904a. In this embodiment, the state is such that the game ball should be left-handed so that the game ball flows down the left side of the display area 911 . Advantageous state is a state in which a game ball should be shot aiming at the second starting area 904b. That is, the advantageous state aims to win a big hit by winning a success or failure lottery (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a second success or failure lottery) triggered by the entry of a game ball into the second start area 904b. In this embodiment, it is a state in which a “right shot” should be performed so that the game ball flows down the right side of the display area 911 . Playing a "right shot" in the basic state or playing a "left shot" in an advantageous state is disadvantageous (loss) for the player. If the player is not playing a game suitable for the current game state, an instruction is given to the effect that the player should play a game suitable for the current game state (instructions such as left-handed, right-handed, etc.) is issued).

A normal starting area 905 is provided on the right side of the game area 902 (the position where the game ball may enter when hit to the right) (see FIG. 2). Triggered by the entry of the game ball into the normal starting area 905, the normal lottery is executed. When winning the ordinary lottery, the second starting area 904b is opened. The second starting area 904b is normally closed (game balls cannot enter) area, and is opened when winning the ordinary lottery. In the advantageous state, the probability of winning the general lottery is higher than in the basic state. Therefore, in an advantageous state, if the player continuously hits to the right, the second starting area 904b is frequently opened, and the game ball enters the second starting area 904b relatively easily. In this embodiment, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second start area 904b. The so-called decrease in ball possession is slow (the number of prize balls per game ball fired is large). That is, the advantageous state is the so-called "high base" state and the basic state is the so-called "low base" state. In addition, in this embodiment, the average of the time required for the effect during variation (so-called variation time) is also set to be shorter in the advantageous state than in the basic state. Therefore, in the advantageous state, the game progresses at a better tempo than in the basic state (the time from notification of a winning lottery result to notification of the next winning lottery result is short).

In this embodiment, a normal advantageous state and a special advantageous state are provided as advantageous states (see FIG. 4(a)). Any state ends when the lottery results are lost for a specified number of times in succession, and the state shifts to the basic state. The normal advantageous state ends when the lottery results are lost 70 times in a row (prescribed number of times = 70). The special advantageous state ends when the lottery results are lost 1000 times in succession (predetermined number of times = 1000). As mentioned above, the probability of winning the jackpot in an advantageous state is 1/49. The probability of winning the jackpot (so-called continuation probability) is about 76%. On the other hand, the probability of winning the next jackpot (so-called continuation probability) before losing 1000 consecutive times in the case of shifting to a special advantageous state (before the special advantageous state ends) is about 99.999999. %. In other words, the special advantageous state does not end unless the discrepancy of about 48/49 continues 1000 times. It can be said that it is a state in which it is virtually promised to win the next jackpot (to make a run) before moving to . In addition, the state in which the probability of continuation is over 99% (the state in which the advantageous state ends without winning the jackpot less than 1%) is defined as "the state in which it is practically promised to win the next jackpot." ".

In this embodiment, all jackpots are jackpots in which the game state after the jackpot game ends is in an advantageous state. The big win is divided into a normal big win in which the game state after the big win game is normally advantageous, and a special big win in which the game state after the big win game is in a special advantageous state. The jackpot distribution in the case of a jackpot in the first winning lottery (special drawing 1 lottery) is usually 100% jackpot. The jackpot distribution in the case of a jackpot in the second winning lottery (special figure 2 lottery) is 95% of the normal jackpot and 5% of the special jackpot (see FIG. 4(b)). It should be noted that, as the jackpot, the configuration may be such that the game state after the jackpot game ends is set to be the basic state.

The jackpot game repeats one or more times a round game (unit game) in which the normally closed big winning area 906 is opened until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. The termination condition is established when either one of the elapse of a predetermined time from the opening of the big winning area 906 and the winning of a predetermined number of game balls after the opening of the big winning area 906 occurs. It shall be. However, if the game ball is continuously shot aiming at the big winning area 906 (in this embodiment, if the game ball is hit to the right), before the predetermined time elapses (before the time is up), a predetermined number of game balls is set to win in the big prize area 906 . The predetermined number is called "count (number)" or the like, and in this embodiment, count=10. That is, if the player continuously shoots game balls aiming at the big winning area 906, 10 game balls win the big winning area 906 in one round game. In this embodiment, the number of prize balls paid out when one game ball wins in the big prize area 906 is set to 10. Therefore, if the player continuously shoots game balls aiming at the big winning area 906, 10×10=100 prize balls will be paid out in one round game.

The number of rounds (number of unit games) of each jackpot game can be set appropriately. In this embodiment, the normal jackpot in the case of a jackpot in the first winning lottery (special drawing 1 lottery) is 5 rounds (5R normal jackpot). In addition, when the second winning lottery (special figure 2 lottery) hits a jackpot, each jackpot is 10 rounds (10R normal jackpot, 10R special jackpot) (see FIG. 4(b)).

Normally, a player starts playing in a basic state. Since the jackpot won in the basic state is a normal jackpot, the state shifts to a normal advantageous state after the jackpot game ends. When winning a normal jackpot in a normal advantageous state, the normal advantageous state is resumed after the jackpot game ends. When a special jackpot win is won in a normal advantageous state, the state shifts to a special advantageous state after the jackpot game ends. When winning a normal jackpot in a special advantageous state, the state is shifted to a normal advantageous state after the jackpot game ends. When a special jackpot win is won in a special advantage state, the state shifts to the special advantage state again after the jackpot game ends. If you lose a specified number of times in a row in a normal advantageous state or a special advantageous state, you will transition to the basic state (the so-called continuous state will end), but as described above, 1000 times in a row in the special advantageous state Since it is virtually impossible for an event to be missed, the game feature (specification) that the continuous state will continue unless the game is lost 70 times in a row in a normal advantageous state. is.

3) Special Renso Image, Suspended Renso Image In this embodiment, as an image showing the occurrence of so-called Renso, a special Renso image 11 (see FIG. 5A) and a reserved Renso image 12 (FIG. 5B) are used. )) may be displayed on the entire display area 911 . Both images are described below. None of the images are displayed unless the conditions described below are satisfied. Since both images show the occurrence of "Renso", they are not displayed in a situation where the occurrence of "Renso" is not decided.

As described above, in this embodiment, a special advantageous state is provided as one type of advantageous state. The special advantageous state is a state that shifts to after the end of the jackpot game that results in a special jackpot, and a special consecutive image 11 (see FIG. 5(a)) may be displayed when the player wins the special jackpot. In the present embodiment, when the special jackpot is won in the normal advantageous state, the special renso image 11 is displayed without exception (in the present embodiment, when the special jackpot is won in the special advantageous state) , the special Renso image 11 is not displayed). However, even if a predetermined lottery (not winning probability ≠ 100%) is executed when the special jackpot is won in a normal advantageous state, and the special renso image 11 is displayed when the lottery is won. good.

Since the special advantageous state substantially promises the next big hit, the special consecutive villa image 11 is a mode based on the occurrence of the "renso" (hereinafter referred to as transition to the special advantageous state A renso resulting from this is sometimes called a special renso). The jackpot (special jackpot) that triggers the display of the special renso image 11, the previous jackpot (previous jackpot game), and the jackpot (special jackpot or normal jackpot) to be won in a special advantageous state, Assuming the later big win (later big win game), the special Renso image 11 is a mode based on the fact that it is virtually confirmed that two big wins, the first big win and the later big win, can be obtained.

The special Renso image 11 includes a privilege name 131 representing a combination of two big wins (first big win, last big win) given to the player, and the profit that the player can get from the two big win games. and a profit figure 132 representing . The special Renso image 11 in the present embodiment includes characters of "transcendence bonus" as the privilege name 131 (see FIG. 5(a)). In other words, in the present embodiment, two big wins, that is, the first big win and the second big win, are made to appear as if they are one big win called the "transcendence bonus". In addition, the same name is not used for one jackpot. In this embodiment, the normal 10-round jackpot is called a "big bonus".

Also, the special consecutive villa image 11 in this embodiment includes the number "2000" as the profit numerical value 132 (see FIG. 5A). Both the pre-jackpot and the post-jackpot are 10 round jackpots. As described above, the number of prize balls per round is 10×10=100, so the number of prize balls obtained by one 10-round jackpot is 1000, and the prize obtained by two 10-round jackpots. The number of balls is 2000. Therefore, the number "2000" representing the number of prize balls that will be obtained in the future is displayed in the special consecutive villa image 11 . It should be noted that the number of winning balls referred to here is a value that does not take into account so-called over-winning. In other words, if the player continuously shoots game balls toward the big winning area 906 during the jackpot game (unless the time is up in each round game), the minimum total number of prize balls that can be obtained is determined. It is represented. In addition, instead of the number of prize balls, it may be possible to display the number of net increase balls (minimum number of net increase balls) based on the number of game balls to be shot (however, all the game balls that have been shot may be displayed in the big winning area 906 It is difficult to express the number of net increase in balls because it is not usually won.)

After the previous jackpot game (see FIGS. 5(b) and 5(c)) in which the special renso image 11 was displayed, the state is shifted to a special advantageous state. An element that governs the content (style) (also called a stage, etc.) is a special production mode. The special production mode in this embodiment is referred to as "transcendence mode", immediately before moving to the special production mode (for example, the ending period of the previous jackpot game), or at least one special production mode is set A name indicating the special effect mode (characters of "transcendence mode") is displayed in the display area 911 during the period of the part (see FIG. 5(d)). As a result, the player understands that the special presentation mode has been entered.

In this embodiment, the speed of change is increased in the special advantageous state (during the special effect mode). Specifically, the time (fluctuation time) required for the effect during fluctuation in which the lottery result is lost is the shortest time (shortest fluctuation time). In other words, until the start of the variation in which the result of the lottery is a big win (variation corresponding to the subsequent big win), the loss variation is regarded as the shortest variation time, and is "digested" at high speed. In this way, after the end of the first big win game, the time required until the next big win is won is relatively short, and the effect of making two big wins look like one big win is enhanced. ing.

Further, in the present embodiment, during the special effect mode, the reserved symbol 70 (see FIG. 3) that is displayed during the basic state is not displayed (see FIG. 5(d)). In order to make two big wins look like one big win, the reserved pattern 70 is not displayed during the period between the first big win game and the second big win game, so that it looks as if it is "fluctuating". make it look like However, although not shown, a pattern or the like indicating the number of pending information may be displayed near the outer edge of the display area 911 so as to be inconspicuous. For the same reason, the decorative pattern 80 is also displayed small near the outer edge of the display area 911 (see FIG. 5(d)).

On the other hand, the reserved consecutive villa image 12 (see FIG. 6A) may be displayed when a so-called reserved (inner) consecutive villa occurs. In this embodiment, the normal jackpot (previous jackpot) is usually won in an advantageous state, and up to four pieces of hold information stored in the storage means at the time of winning (the game ball is in the second start area 904b In the special figure 2 reservation acquired by entering (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as in the reservation), if there is a jackpot (later jackpot) in the corresponding lottery result may be displayed. However, in the present embodiment, it is set so that the reservation image 12 is not displayed unless the subsequent jackpot is a normal jackpot. If the subsequent jackpot is a special jackpot, the three consecutive villas will be determined from the previous jackpot (the jackpot where the reserved consecutive villa image 12 is displayed), and in such a situation, the reserved consecutive villa image 12 is not displayed. In other words, the pending Renso image 12 is displayed in a situation in which even Nirenso has been determined counting from the previous big win. For the same reason, even when there are two or more winning lottery results corresponding to the holdings stored in the storage means, the reservation image 12 is set so as not to be displayed. there is

Further, in the present embodiment, even if a normal jackpot is won in the reserve, the reserve image 12 may not be displayed. When it is confirmed that an ordinary jackpot is won in the hold, a predetermined lottery (winning probability ≠ 100%) is executed, and a reserved lottery image 12 is displayed when the lottery is won. Therefore, even if the reservation image 12 is not displayed, a normal jackpot may be won during the reservation. However, it does not deny the setting that the reservation image 12 is displayed without exception when winning the normal jackpot within the reservation.

The reserved renso image 12 has the same aspect as the special renso image 11 (for the sake of explanation, the names and symbols are different, but both images have the same aspect). In other words, the reserved Renso image 12 also includes the privilege name 131 "transcendence bonus" and the profit value 132 of "2000" (see FIG. 6A). It should be noted that the same aspect here means that the player can see the same image from the player's point of view (the player feels that it is the same image), and that there is a slight difference (for example, it is conspicuous near the outer edge of the display area 911). Differences in information displayed in small sizes, etc.) are allowed. However, at least the privilege name 131 and the profit numerical value 132 have the same content, character size, font, and display position in the display area 911 .

After the end of the previous jackpot game, which is usually a jackpot, the transition to a normal advantageous state itself is not an event of confirmation of consecutive games, but the existence of a jackpot in the reserve is an event of confirmation of consecutive games. Therefore, in the present embodiment, after the end of the previous jackpot game, because the transition to the special advantageous state (substantially) is determined (substantially), and after the end of the previous jackpot game, jackpot in the reserve A special Renso to make it look like the same one-time jackpot (2000 prize balls named as a transcendental bonus) The image 11 and the reserved Renso image 12 have the same aspect. As described above, in this embodiment, the reserved multi-family villa image 12 is displayed in a situation where up to two multi-family villas have been confirmed. This is because the reserved renso image 12 contains the same profit figure 132 “2000” as the special renso image 11 . That is, since the profit figure 132 represents the total number of prize balls to be obtained from two big wins (first big win, second big win), counting from the first big win to Nirenso is fixed. It is designed to be displayed in the situation where

Both the special renso image 11 and the reserved renso image 12 are displayed during the previous big win game (the special renso image 11 is displayed during the special big win game, and the reserved renso image 12 is displayed during the normal big win game). In the present embodiment, both images are displayed during the opening period after the end of the effect during variation for informing the previous big win and before the first round of the previous big win game is started (Fig. 5 , see the time chart in FIG. 6). That is, regardless of whether the special series or the reserved series occurs, the timing at which each image is displayed in the previous jackpot game is the same. cannot distinguish between As described above, the special Renso image 11 and the reserved Renso image 12 are for making two big wins (previous big win, later big win) look like one big win. is displayed at the beginning of the jackpot game (at least until the game of the first round ends). It should be noted that it is also possible to display the special Renso image 11 or the reserved Renso image 12 at the end of the changing effect that informs the previous big win (during the period including the end point of the changing effect). shall be displayed.

After the previous jackpot game (see FIGS. 6(b) and (c)) in which the reserved renso image 12 is displayed, the normal advantageous state is entered. A production mode (transcendence mode) is set (see FIG. 6(d)). That is, in the present embodiment, the game state to be shifted after the previous jackpot game is finished during the special consecutive games and the game state to be transferred after the previous jackpot game is finished during the reserved consecutive games are different between the special advantageous state and the normal advantageous state. However, in any case, it shifts to the special effect mode. To show a player that the same event is occurring by assuming that the same special performance mode is shifted to even though the game state to be shifted after the end of the previous jackpot game is strictly different. It should be noted that the special effect mode is set only when the reserved consecutive villa image 12 or the special consecutive villa image 11 is displayed in the previous jackpot game. For example, in a case where these images are not displayed and the state shifts to the normal advantageous state after the jackpot game ends, the special effect mode is not set.

As with the special series, during the reserved series, immediately before shifting to the special production mode (for example, the ending period of the previous jackpot game), or during at least a part of the period in which the special production mode is set A name indicating the special effect mode (characters of "transcendence mode") is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 6(d)). As a result, the player understands that the special presentation mode has been entered.

Also, as in the case of the special consecutive game, even during the reserved consecutive game, during the special effect mode in the normal advantageous state after the end of the previous jackpot game, the loss fluctuation is the shortest fluctuation time (however, of course However, if the first hold after the end of the previous jackpot game is a normal jackpot, no change will occur). In other words, regardless of whether it is a special consecutive game or a reserved consecutive game, the loss variation until winning the next jackpot is quickly “digested”.

Furthermore, as in the case of the special consecutive game, even during the reserved consecutive game, during the special effect mode in the normal advantageous state after the end of the previous jackpot game, the reserved pattern 70 (Fig. 3) displayed in the basic state reference) are not displayed. The decorative pattern 80 is also displayed small near the outer edge of the display area 911 (see FIG. 6(d)).

In both special renso and reserve renso, later jackpots are shown as if they are "continuations" of earlier ones. That is, at the start of the subsequent big win (see FIGS. 5(e) and 6(e)), no image indicating the start of a new big win is displayed.

In this embodiment, during the jackpot game, an image (hereinafter referred to as a unit image 15) indicating the number of executed unit games (rounds) is displayed. f), see FIGS. 6(e) and 6(f)) is an aspect of the unit image 15 including the unit game executed in the previous jackpot game. For example, at the start of the previous jackpot game (when the first unit game has not ended), a total of 20 unit images 15 are displayed (see FIGS. 5(b) and 6(b)). Each time a unit game is executed, the unit images 15 are erased one by one (FIGS. 5(b)(c)(e)(f), FIGS. 6(b)(c) ( e) See (f)). In this embodiment, since both the previous big winning game and the subsequent big winning game are 10 rounds, ten unit images 15 were erased when the previous big winning game ended (ten unit images 15 remained). ), and all the unit images 15 are erased at the end of the later jackpot game. In other words, although the 10-round jackpot game is actually executed twice, an image is displayed to make it appear that the 20-round jackpot game has been executed (once).

Furthermore, the profit image 16 is displayed in the previous jackpot game and the later jackpot game. The profit image 16 includes a numerical value indicating the prize balls obtained in the jackpot game, and the number of prize balls paid out each time the game ball wins the big prize area 906 ("10" in this embodiment). is added. However, in the present embodiment, so-called over-winning prize balls are not added. Even if the previous jackpot game ends, the numerical value of the profit image 16 is not reset and is taken over to the later jackpot game (Fig. 5(b), (c), (e), (f), Fig. 6(b) ( c) (e) (f)). In this embodiment, the numerical value of the profit image 16 becomes "1000" at the end of the previous jackpot game, and the numerical value of the profit image 16 becomes "2000" at the end of the subsequent jackpot game. In addition, the characters “2000” (the number represented by the profit numerical value 132 ) are attached so as to compare with the numerical value of the profit image 16 . For example, the numerical value of the profit image 16 is the "numerator" and the characters "2000" are the "denominator". This makes it easier for the player to understand that the "superb bonus" ends when the numerical value of the profit image 16 reaches "2000".

It should be noted that the subsequent jackpot at the time of reservation is usually a jackpot. On the other hand, the subsequent jackpots during the special consecutive games may not only be normal jackpots, but also special jackpots. In this embodiment, subsequent jackpots are controlled as described above regardless of whether they are normal jackpots or special jackpots. If the subsequent jackpot is a special jackpot, the state shifts to a special advantageous state after the end of the subsequent jackpot game, but the special consecutive image 11 is not displayed during the subsequent jackpot game. It does not shift to the special production mode that was set. Although not shown, in this embodiment, the special advantageous state (special advantageous state in which the special effect mode is not set) is controlled as if the player is in a normal advantageous state visually. In the case of losing 70 times in a row in the special advantageous state, an effect is executed to make it look as if the advantageous state has been "extended".

As described above, in the present embodiment, the images of the same mode (the special multi-family image 11 and the reserved multi-family image 12) are displayed regardless of whether the special multi-family property or the reserved multi-family property occurs (Fig. 5(a), see FIG. 6(a)). Even if the factor of consecutive games is different, the player can still obtain substantially the same profit (profit of two big wins). is displayed to prevent the game from becoming difficult to understand. In addition, since different images are not prepared for each factor of consecutive houses, there are also the advantages of contributing to cost reduction and control simplification.

In addition, as in the present embodiment, the special consecutive villa image 11 and the reserved consecutive villa image 12 include the same privilege name 131, so that the factor of giving the privilege (special However, the player can play the game without being conscious of the difference in factors (assuming the same privilege).

In addition, as in the present embodiment, by including the profit numerical value 132 of the same value in the special renso image 11 and the reserved renso image 12, actually the factor of granting the privilege (special renso or reserved renso) It is possible to give the impression to the player that it is the same privilege with the same benefit, although the difference is whether it is a series of games or not.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the big win (special jackpot) in which the special renzo image 11 is displayed (special jackpot), the state shifts to a special advantageous state, and the big win (normal jackpot) in which the reserved renso image 12 is displayed is shifted to a special advantageous state after the game ends. After the end of the game, the state usually shifts to an advantageous state. ” (privileges that appear to be of the same kind to the player) can be obtained. That is, in general, it is normal to show that the type of privilege is different depending on the type of jackpot, etc., but by making it like this embodiment, the type of the previous jackpot (the game that shifts after the previous jackpot game ends) state) are different, it can be made to appear as if the same kind of privilege is obtained.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game state to which the special consecutive villa image 11 is displayed after finishing the big winning game, and the game state to which the reserved consecutive villa image 12 is displayed after finishing the jackpot game are: Although the special advantageous state and the normal advantageous state are different, in either case, the special effect mode is entered (see FIGS. 5(d) and 6(d)), so the special advantageous state and the normal advantageous state are entered. It is difficult for the player to perceive the difference in state (if the same event occurs, the player is more likely to perceive it).

In the following, specific examples in which the matters related to the special multi-floor image 11 and the reserved multi-floor image 12 are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are combined and applied.

○ Specific example 1-1
The special advantageous state may be set to be an advantageous state that continues until the next big win. That is, the special series may have a configuration in which the acquisition of the next big win is virtually promised because the special advantageous state continues until the next big win after the end of the previous big win game.

○ Specific example 1-2
In the above embodiment, it was explained that the special renso image 11 and the reserved renso image 12, which have the same aspect, include the privilege name 131 and the profit numerical value 132, but (while maintaining the same aspect) the privilege A configuration including only one of the name 131 and the profit numerical value 132 may be used.

Also, the special consecutive villa image 11 and the reserved consecutive villa image 12, which are of the same aspect, may include elements other than the privilege name 131 and the profit numerical value 132. FIG. In the above embodiment, it has been described that the two images are configured for the purpose of making two big wins, the first big win and the second big win, look like one big win. ” may be included. For example, as a mode in which both images include the word "W", it is conceivable to suggest to the player that a consecutive game (two big wins) will occur (see FIG. 7). However, even with such a configuration, the difference in the factors that cause the occurrence of "Renso" is not clearly shown to the player by the special Rentou image 11 or the reserved Rentou image 12 .

○ Specific example 1-3
In the above embodiment, it was explained that the special multi-family image 11 and the reserved multi-family image 12 have the same aspect, but part of the aspect may be different. For example, as in the above-described embodiment, the privilege name 131 and the profit value 132 of the same form may be included in common, but the color of the image displayed as the background may be different (see FIG. 8).

Depending on the player, there is a possibility that he/she would like to distinguish between the special renso and the reserved renso. By making the two images partially different, such a player can easily determine which consecutive game has occurred from the difference. However, as in this example, the privilege name 131 and the profit figure 132 (if only one of the privilege name 131 and the profit figure 132 is displayed as described in Specific Example 1-2, then one of them) is the same. , there is a high probability that many players will perceive that the same event has occurred.

○ Specific example 1-4
Although it is an extremely rare event that cannot actually occur, if a jackpot is not won in a special advantageous state after the previous jackpot (special jackpot) game where the special renso image 11 was displayed (the specified number of times (the above (In the embodiment, 1000 times), in the case of losing consecutively), "Renso" (later jackpot game) will not occur. Various methods for ending the special advantageous state in this case are conceivable. For example, as in the above embodiment, if the transition to the special effect mode (transcendence mode), it is as if the special effect mode ended at the last deviation fluctuation of the special advantageous state (1000th fluctuation) Allow the performance to run.

4) Special operation effect A special operation effect may occur as an effect that constitutes the effect during fluctuation. Note that, in the present embodiment, the special operation effect can occur as one that constitutes the effect during fluctuation in the basic state. However, it may occur as one that constitutes an effect during variation in an advantageous state.

The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes operation means 20 that can be operated by a player. In this embodiment, a first operating means 21 and a second operating means 22 are provided as the operating means 20 (see FIG. 1). The first operating means 21 is a push button (hereinafter, the first operating means 21 is called a production button). The second operation means 22 is a tangible object whose operation target resembles a "sword" (hereinafter, the second operation means 22 is referred to as a sword device). The special operation effect is a effect using a sword device. Note that the structure of the sword device, the drive mechanism, etc. themselves are known, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-139876, and the game machine 1 according to the present embodiment uses the same ones, so the details are as follows. detailed description is omitted.

The sword device can be automatically displaced from the first position to the second position above the first position by the power of the motor that is the drive source (meaning that it does not depend on the player's force). It is. The sword device is normally located at the first position. That is, the first position is the home position. The sword device cannot be displaced below the first position. The special operation presentation is a presentation that automatically displaces the sword device from the first position to the second position and prompts the player to displace the sword device from the second position toward the first position ( (See FIGS. 9A and 9B, and FIGS. 10A and 10B). From the player's point of view, this is an effect that prompts an operation to push the "sword" downward. Since the sword device is normally positioned at the first position, the special operation effect cannot be executed unless the sword device is displaced from the first position to the second position (the player cannot operate the sword device). ) can be said to be a performance. It can be said that displacing the sword device from the first position to the second position is preparation for executing the special operation effect (the second position is a state of preparation for the special operation effect).

In this embodiment, the special operation effect can occur as part of one or more types of specific ready-to-win effects. When a specific reach effect occurs in a variable production corresponding to a certain win-or-fail lottery result (hereinafter referred to as a target win-or-fail lottery result), if the target win-or-fail lottery result is a big hit, the specific reach effect is an advantageous ending (Fig. 9 (d -1), see FIG. 11(c)), and if it is wrong, it leads to an unfavorable ending (see FIG. 9(d-2)) shall include so-called reversal patterns where it is overturned). In other words, it can be said that the time before the end of the specific ready-to-win effect is known is the winning/losing branching time when the winning or losing lottery result is known. The specific ready-to-win effect in this embodiment is a so-called battle effect. Specifically, an allied character, which is a character on the player's side, fights against an opposing enemy character, and the victory of the allied character is regarded as an advantageous ending, and the defeat of the allied character (the victory of the enemy character) is regarded as an advantageous ending. An unfavorable ending.

The special operation effect generated in the specific ready-to-win effect is divided into a normal effect (basic mode) (see FIG. 9) and a different special effect (see FIGS. 10 and 11). Most of the generated special operation effects (95% or more) are set to be normal effects. That is, the "default" is that the special operation effect is the normal effect.

In the normal effect, the player is prompted to operate the sword device (see FIG. 9(b)), and the operation of the sword device is detected (detection of the sword device being positioned at the first position). ) (see FIG. 9(c)) leads to the ending (see FIGS. 9(d-1) and (d-2)). The normal effect can occur even when the result of the target win/loss lottery is a loss or a big win. Therefore, the normal effect leads to the advantageous ending (see FIG. 9(d-1)) or unfavorable ending (see FIG. 9(d-2)) triggered by the operation of the sword device. In the normal presentation, an operation valid period is set, and then an operation instruction image 25 prompting an operation of the sword device is displayed in the display area 911 . In this embodiment, a remaining time image 251 indicating the remaining operation valid period (for example, an image of a meter that decreases with the passage of actual time), an operation target image 252 indicating an object to be operated (that is, a sword device), and an operation mode. An image including an operation mode image 253 indicating (how to operate) is displayed as the operation instruction image 25 (see FIG. 9B). Since the ending is triggered by the operation of the sword device during the effective operation period, the operation instruction image 25 is erased by the operation. If the player can understand that the operation of the sword device is prompted, the operation instruction image 25 may not include part of the remaining time image 251, the operation target image 252, and the operation mode image 253. The operation instruction image 25 may include other images.

In the normal effect, the conclusion is reached when the first operation of the sword device is detected after the operation valid period starts. From the player's point of view, the operation of the sword device will determine whether the sword is right or wrong. It should be noted that if the operation of the sword device is not detected during the operation valid period in the normal effect, the end of the operation valid period is triggered.

For the special effect, an operation valid period is set in the same way as for the normal effect (see FIG. 10(b)). It should be noted that in the state before the sword device is actually operated after the effective period of operation has started, the player cannot distinguish whether it is a special effect which is a normal effect (FIG. 9(b)). , in the state of FIG. 10(b), it is impossible to distinguish whether it is a normal effect or a special effect). That is, the display form of the operation instruction image 25 described above is the same as the normal effect.

In the special effect, unlike the normal effect, the operation valid period (also referred to as the first operation valid period to distinguish it from the second operation valid period described later) (see FIG. 10B). Detecting the operation of the sword device (see FIG. 10(c)) does not lead to the conclusion. In this embodiment, even if the first operation of the sword device (the first operation) is detected after the first operation valid period starts, if the first operation valid period remains, the operation instruction image 25 (remaining The time image 251, the operation target image 252, and the operation mode image 253) continue to be displayed as they are (the remaining time image 251 changes with the actual passage of time) (see FIG. 10D). In other words, the first operation is not reflected in the presentation (there is no response). Therefore, the player may have the impression that the gaming machine is broken.

In this way, in a special effect in which the operation of the sword device is not reached even if the operation of the sword device is detected during the first operation valid period, the sword device that has been positioned at the first position is moved to the second position again at the end of the first operation valid period. A special event (see FIG. 11(a)) occurs that automatically displaces up to . After the special event, the player is prompted to operate the sword device again (second operation). In this embodiment, the above-described remaining time image 251, operation target image 252, and operation mode image 253 are displayed again (see FIG. 11B). Note that the remaining time image 251 here indicates the remainder of the second operation valid period newly set for the second operation. The conclusion (see FIG. 11(d)) is reached when the operation of the sword device is detected (see FIG. 11(c)) during the second valid period of operation in the second position again. If no operation of the sword device is detected during the second valid period of operation, the end of the second valid period of operation is triggered. In this embodiment, the special effect is generated only when the result of the target lottery is a jackpot. In other words, the special effect is a big hit confirmation effect, and an advantageous ending is reached when the operation of the sword device is detected during the second operation valid period.

If the sword device is not operated during the first valid period of operation, it means that the sword device is not located at the first position. automatic displacement to the second position (special event) does not occur. However, since the sword device is positioned at the second position, the second operation valid period starts as it is, and the operation of the sword device is prompted again. If the sword device is operated during the second effective period of operation, it will be the trigger (if the sword device is not operated, the end of the second effective period of operation will be the trigger). This is the same as when the sword device is operated within one operation valid period.

As described above, the special operation effect in this embodiment may be a special effect that does not lead to a conclusion even if the operation of the sword device is detected. Therefore, it is predicted that the player who has already touched the normal effect, which is the "default" effect, several times, and that this kind of operation effect (operation effect used for win-lose branching) will lead to the end with the operation as a trigger. It is possible to give a surprise to the player who is there.

In addition, the special effect in this embodiment prompts the player to operate the sword device located at the second position again due to the occurrence of a specific event, and as a result leads to the ending (advantageous ending). (If the jackpot is confirmed as in the present embodiment, the player is given the impression that the jackpot has been won by his or her own efforts.) It can be said that there is

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

○ Specific example 2-1
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the fact that the special operation effect becomes a special effect will lead to an advantageous ending (that the result of the target lottery will be a jackpot). However, the probability of a favorable ending (the probability that the target lottery result will be a big hit ((jackpot) reliability)) is high, and it does not always lead to a favorable ending (the target lottery result may be lost. possible) setting. In short, the special effect may be set as a so-called chance-up rather than an advantageous ending.

○ Specific example 2-2
It is assumed that the occurrence of a special operation presentation prompting the operation of the sword device (second operation means 22) itself is a chance-up. For example, as in the above embodiment, in the specific ready-to-win effect (see FIG. 12(a)), a normal operation effect that prompts the operation of the effect button (first operation means 21) occurs (FIG. 12(b-1) (see b-2)), or a special operation effect prompting the user to operate the sword device (second operating means 22) is generated (see b-2)), and compared to the normal operation effect, It is assumed that the probability of reaching an advantageous ending (probability that the result of the lottery for winning the target will be a big win ((big win) reliability)) is higher when the special operation effect occurs. In addition, the special operation effect may be a normal effect as described in the above embodiment, or may be a special effect.

By doing so, the player basically hopes that the operation of the sword device will be prompted instead of the production button, and when the player is in a happy situation where the operation of the sword device is prompted, the player will be surprised. A playability that a special performance may occur is realized.

○ Specific example 2-3
In the above embodiment, in the case of a special effect, the second operation valid period (the second operation is prompted) is set after the first operation valid period (the period when the first operation is prompted) ends. (separate first operation valid period and second operation valid period are set), but it is assumed that the first and second operations are prompted during the continuous operation valid period good too. In other words, even if the first operation is performed, the operation effective period continues without reaching the end, and after the sword device returns to the second position, the second operation is performed during the continuing operation effective period. It is structured so that it leads to the ending (advantageous ending) with this as an opportunity.

○ Specific example 2-4
In the special effect in the above embodiment, even if the sword device is operated (first operation) during the first operation valid period, the operation instruction image 25 remains displayed (not reflected in the effect). However, as shown in FIG. 13, triggered by the first operation (see FIG. 13(b)), an image dedicated to the special effect (special image 28), which is not displayed in the normal effect, is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 13). (c)) can be considered. In other words, the first operation does not lead to the end, but is reflected in the presentation. After such a special image 28 is displayed, the sword device is automatically positioned at the second position again to prompt the second operation (the second operation valid period is set) (Fig. 13(d)).

A configuration in which the special image 28 remains displayed even during the second operation valid period (a configuration in which the special image 28 displayed in the state of FIG. 13(c) continues to be displayed until the state of FIG. 13(d)). may be In other words, the second operation may be prompted while the special image 28 is displayed.

○ Specific example 2-5
It has been explained that the special effect in the above embodiment does not reach the end even if the sword device is operated for the first time, and the end is reached by operating the sword device for the second time. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the operation of is not required.

As in the above embodiment, the operation of the sword device (see FIG. 14(b)) during the effective period of operation does not lead to the conclusion. That is, the operation is not reflected in the effect, and the operation instruction image 25 is kept displayed as it is (see FIG. 14(c)). After a while, an effect indicating that the jackpot is confirmed is executed (see FIG. 14(d)). In other words, after an effect indicating that the operation of the sword device is unresponsive (no-response effect) is executed for a predetermined period of time, an effect indicating that the big win is confirmed (determined effect) is generated. The predetermined time is set to a length (for example, 3 seconds or longer) that allows the player to perceive that the operation of the sword device is unresponsive. That is, if the fixed effect occurs immediately after the operation of the sword device, the player may feel that the fixed effect is triggered by the operation of the sword device. A no-response performance is executed for a predetermined time after is detected. Even in this way, the player is surprised at the unresponsive operation of the sword device.

○ Specific example 2-6
The operation means 20 (second operation means 22) required to be operated in the special operation effect should be capable of being automatically displaced from the first position to the second position. An example. For example, a push button as described in JP-A-2007-307281 can also be used.

5) Image announcement effect An image announcement effect may occur as an effect that constitutes the effect during fluctuation. It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, the image preview effect can occur as one that constitutes an effect during fluctuation in the basic state. However, it may occur as one that constitutes an effect during variation in an advantageous state.

The image preview effect is a effect in which the target image 30 is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIGS. 15(a) and 17(a)). The target image 30 suggests that the target effect will occur. In addition, in the present embodiment, there is an image announcement effect during one fluctuation effect (target change effect) that notifies a certain win-loss lottery result (target win-loss lottery result), and one or more target effects foretold by that Occurs multiple times.

The target effect in this embodiment is an operation effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button (first operation means 21) (FIGS. 15(d), 16(c), 17(d), See FIG. 18(c)). Triggered by the operation (single-shot operation) of the effect button during the effective period of operation (or the end of the effective period of operation), the operation is reflected in the effect. In this embodiment, with the operation as a trigger, any one of multiple types of favorable events (so-called chance-up, which suggests that the probability that the target lottery result will be a big win) has increased occurs ( 16(a), 16(d), 18(a) and 18(d)). That is, basically, the greater the number of occurrences of the target effect, the greater the number of occurrences of the favorable event, so the player desires that many target effects occur.

It should be noted that multiple types of favorable events that can occur through the target effect (operation effect) may be any event that suggests that the reliability of the target success or failure lottery results has increased. detailed description is omitted. So-called pending change production (the variable holding pattern 70 changes in the direction of increasing reliability), transition to a specific zone (chance zone), occurrence of a specific reach production, occurrence of continuous production such as pseudo-continuous production, predetermined Changes in the color of images (e.g., changes in the color of letters that represent characters' lines, changes in the color of reach titles, etc.), and display of effects images that increase chances of being displayed (e.g., cut-in images) ), the light emission of a light emitter whose emission is said to increase the chance, and the output of a sound effect whose output is considered to increase the chance. An event that, when it occurs, determines that the target lottery result will be a big win may be set as an opportunity event. In addition, the same type of opportunity may occur twice or more in the object-changing effect. In addition, an advance notice of the occurrence of the above event (although it does not occur immediately after the operation presentation, an advance notice of the occurrence in the future) is also included in the occurrence of the favorable event.

In addition, the operation effect as the target effect in the present embodiment prompts a single operation (a favorable event occurs with one operation during the operation valid period), but other operations (such as repeated hits and long presses). may be prompted. However, it is assumed that the operation opportunity given in one target effect is "once" regardless of the operation mode. For example, in an operation effect in which repeated hits are urged, the player normally operates the effect button multiple times, and the multiple operations are grouped into one operation opportunity. In other words, setting one operation valid period (continuous operation valid period) is one operation opportunity.

As described above, since the target effect is an operation effect that prompts the user to operate the effect button, the target image 30 displayed when the image preview effect occurs suggests it (Fig. 15(a), Fig. 17). (a)). In this embodiment, an image representing the effect button (it is sufficient if the player can recognize that it represents the effect button) is displayed as the target image 30 . In the image preview effect, N target images 30 are displayed in the display area 911 . It appears to the player as if the buttons were "stocked". In this embodiment, N=1, 2, 3, or 4. Although the details will be described later, since the number of target images 30 suggests the reliability of the target winning lottery result, the number of target images 30 to be displayed is determined based on the target winning lottery result. be. In addition to the mode in which N target images 30 themselves are actually displayed, a mode in which the display of N target images 30 is indicated by another character or the like may be employed. For example, it may be in a form of "○×N" (○ represents the target image 30). Even when such a display mode is used, it is assumed that "N target images 30 are displayed in the display area 911" (when the number of target images 30 decreases as described later, " xN", the value of N should be decreased).

The occurrence pattern of the object effect after such an image preview effect occurs is classified into a normal pattern (patterns shown in FIGS. 15 and 16) and special patterns (patterns shown in FIGS. 17 and 18). be. The normal pattern can be said to be the "default" pattern. It is set to be the normal pattern in 95% or more of cases when the image announcement effect occurs, and the player rarely comes into contact with the special pattern.

In the normal pattern (see FIGS. 15 and 16), after the N target images 30 are displayed as the image preview effect, the target effect is generated a total of N times before the target change effect ends. (FIGS. 15 and 16 show an example where N=2). It should be noted that the period during which each of the total N times of target effects occurs does not overlap (there is a time difference). In this way, the basic form of the image preview effect (normal pattern) is to display N target images 30 to give advance notice that the target effect will occur N times thereafter. In this embodiment, an image representing N effect buttons is displayed (see FIGS. 15(a) and 15(b)), so that the player who sees it is given a total of N chances to operate the effect buttons. You can feel that is given.

The player can understand that the target effect is generated based on the display of the target image 30 . In this embodiment, the number of target images 30 to be displayed decreases each time the target effect occurs (in the normal pattern, the number of target images 30 decreases by one each time the target effect occurs). (see FIGS. 15(d) and 16(c)), one target image 30 is “consumed” (released one of the stock of one or more buttons) as a result. The player is made to understand that the target performance of the times has occurred. Further, the target effect in the present embodiment includes an introductory period (see FIGS. 15(c) and 16(b)) in which the target image 30 is displayed enlarged and emphasized, and the operation of the effect button by the player. is prompted (see FIGS. 15(d) and 16(c)). In other words, by providing the introductory period, it is emphasized that one target effect (operation effect) is generated as a result of “consuming” one target image 30 . Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the target image 30 (the target image 30 and the button The image 31 is assumed to be identified by the player). That is, the target image 30 (see FIGS. 15(c) and 16(b)) emphasized in the introductory period continues to be displayed as it is (without being erased) in the main period, and is used as the button image 31. Using this, the player is prompted to operate the effect button (see FIGS. 15(d) and 16(c)). By doing so, it becomes easier to understand that the target image 30 has been “consumed”.

In the main period, together with the button image 31, an operation object image 252 (a meter image representing the remaining time in this embodiment) indicating the remaining operation effective period, and an operation mode image 253 (a single operation in this embodiment) representing an operation mode. An image including the characters "Push" representing the button is displayed (see FIGS. 15(d) and 16(c)). Even if an operation effect prompting the user to operate the effect button occurs without the introduction period after the image preview effect occurs, the operation effect occurs without the introduction period (the target image 30 is " If it is not "consumed"), the operation effect is not considered as the target effect. Naturally, the number of target images 30 does not decrease even if such an operation effect occurs.

The special pattern (see FIGS. 17 and 18) is executed a total of M times (however, M<N) after the N target images 30 are displayed as the image preview effect until the target changing effect ends. The target production of is generated. In other words, the number of target effects to be generated after that is smaller than the number of target images 30 displayed in the image preview effect. In this embodiment, when the image preview effect occurs, the target effect is set to occur at least once (M≧1), so the special pattern is only for the case of N≧2. It does not occur (no special pattern occurs in the case of N=1).

In the present embodiment, when the special pattern is used, the combined effect is generated (when the normal pattern is used, the combined effect is not generated). As in the example shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, an image preview effect in which three target images 30 are displayed (an image preview effect with N=3) occurs, and then two target effects occur (M = 2)) In the case of a special pattern, one combination effect will occur. An example of the case flow is as follows.

If the union effect does not occur, it is the same as the normal pattern. That is, as a result of consuming one target image 30, control is performed as if one target effect was generated (see FIGS. 17(c) and 17(d)).

The combination effect is executed in the introduction period described above, and is intended to make it appear as if the one target effect occurred as a result of consuming the two target images 30 at once. Specifically, two of the target images 30 displayed in the image preview effect are enlarged, and a combination effect is executed in which the two target images 30 displayed in the enlarged display are displayed as if they were combined into one. (See FIG. 18(b)). The combined target image 30 continues to be displayed (without being erased) during the main period, and is used as a button image 31 to prompt the player to operate the effect button (FIG. 18(c)). )reference). That is, one operation opportunity is provided based on the consumption of two target images 30 . Since two target images 30 are consumed, the number of target images 30 displayed in the display area 911 is reduced by two with the occurrence of the target effect as a trigger. By allowing such a combined effect to occur, it is possible for the player to easily understand that one target effect is executed as a result of the two target images 30 being “consumed”.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the "second" target effect is generated as a result of consuming two target images 30, but the "first" target effect is generated. There may be In other words, it is not determined how many times the target effect occurs as a result of consuming the two target images 30 . However, the target effect generated as a result of consuming two target images 30 may be set to be the “last” target effect. In this case, the target images 30 are digested one by one until there are two remaining target images 30, and after the remaining two target images 30 are developed, it is determined which of the normal pattern and the special pattern. is determined, there is an advantage that it becomes an easy-to-understand production form.

In the present embodiment, in the case of the normal pattern, the more the number (N) of target images 30 displayed in the image preview effect, the greater the number of occurrences of the target effect (opportunity event). The reliability of the jackpot of the result is high.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when comparing the cases in which the number of target images 30 displayed in the image preview effect is the same, the special pattern is higher than the normal pattern. , There is a high probability that the target lottery result will be a hit. For example, assuming that an image preview effect with N=4 occurs, it is more likely that the special pattern will cause the target effect to occur three times than the normal pattern will cause the target effect to occur four times. However, the reliability of the target winning lottery results is high (the same is true for N=2 and 3). In other words, since the occurrence of the union effect is set as a chance up, the player realizes the playability of wishing for the occurrence of the union effect when the image preview effect occurs.

As described above, the image preview effect in the present embodiment basically (in the case of the normal pattern) foretells that target effects corresponding to the number of displayed target images 30 will occur. It is an interesting effect that there is a possibility that the number of occurrences of the target effect is smaller than the number of displayed target images 30 (a special pattern). Since the player will see the number of target images 30 displayed in the image preview effect and will predict that the target effect for that number will occur, the occurrence of the special pattern is predicted in this way. It will give a surprise to the player who is there.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the occurrence of a special pattern increases the probability that the result of the target lottery will be a big win, so (a player who knows it) has fewer occurrences of the target effect than the number of target images 30. It becomes a game property that wishes to become (occurence of coalescence effect).

Further, in the present embodiment, when the special pattern is used, a combination effect is generated in which two target images 30 are displayed as if they are combined. It is easy to understand that a has occurred (that a special pattern has occurred).

Further, the target effect in the present embodiment is an operation effect that requires the player to operate the operation means 20, but basically (in the case of the normal pattern), the number of target images 30 allows the player to On the other hand, it is a form of presentation that is easy for the player to understand that the number of operation opportunities to be granted is displayed. In addition, since the target image 30 represents the effect button (the first operation means 21), the player can easily predict that the target image 30 will be given an opportunity to operate the effect button.

Specific examples in which the items related to the above-mentioned image preview 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.

○ Specific example 3-1
Although it has been described that the target effect in the above embodiment is an operation effect in which the operation of the effect button (operation means) is prompted, a target effect other than such an operation effect may be used. The target image 30 may be in such a manner that the player can understand that it represents the target effect.

○ Specific example 3-2
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the image preview effect and the target effect generated based thereon are executed during one change effect (object change effect). may be executed by For example, an image preview effect occurs in a certain fluctuation production (previous fluctuation production), and after the certain fluctuation production ends, the target production is in the subsequent fluctuation production (later fluctuation production) may occur. In this case, the occurrence of the target effect (opportunity event) indicates the reliability level of the success or failure lottery result corresponding to the later changing effect. By doing so, the image preview effect can function as a so-called look-ahead effect.

○ Specific example 3-3
In the above embodiment, it has been described that a combination effect occurs when a special pattern is obtained, but a configuration in which such a combination effect does not occur may be employed. In other words, a configuration may be adopted in which the two target images 30 are “consumed” by the occurrence of a single target effect without performing the combined effect.

○ Specific example 3-4
In the above embodiment, it has been described that one target effect occurs as a result of consuming two target images 30 in the case of a special pattern. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which one target effect is generated (see FIG. 19; FIG. 19 shows an example in which three target images 30 are consumed and one target effect is generated). In other words, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which not only a combination effect in which two target images 30 are combined into one, but also a combination effect in which three or more target images 30 are combined into one.

In the case of this example, in the case of a special pattern, the larger the number of target images 30 that are consumed at one time, the higher the reliability of the target winning lottery results. For example, when four target images 30 are displayed in the image preview effect and then a single combination effect occurs, the combination effect is "two target images 30 become one" (FIG. 19(c) (see FIG. 19(c-2)) is “three target images 30 become one” (see FIG. 19(c-2)) rather than when it is (the number of occurrences of the target effect is three) (see FIG. 19(c-2)) The number of occurrences of the effect is two), the number of "four target images 30 are combined" is higher than the case where "three target images 30 are combined" (see FIG. 19(c-2)). It means that the reliability of the big win is higher when it is "one" (see FIG. 19(c-3)) (the number of occurrences of the target effect is one). By doing so, when the combination effect occurs, the player should pay attention to the number of the target images 30 that are the targets of the combination effect.

○ Specific example 3-5
It is assumed that a plurality of types of events with different degrees of reliability for big wins when they occur are set as opportunity events that occur through the target performance. As a result of consuming two target images 30 in a special pattern, compared to a case where one target effect occurs as a result of consuming one target image 30 in a normal pattern or a special pattern (normal target effect). The setting is such that when one target effect occurs (special target effect), there is a higher probability that the subsequent favorable event will be highly reliable. For example, assuming that five possible opportunities are set in order of reliability, from the first to the fifth (the fifth has the highest reliability), at least the fifth The probability of an event occurring is higher when two target images 30 are displayed than when one target image 30 is consumed (see FIG. 20).

As described in the above specific example 3-4, if the configuration is such that the target effect may occur as a result of consuming three or more target images 30, the number of consumed target images 30 is The higher the number, the higher the probability that the favorable event will be highly reliable.

○ Specific example 3-6
As described above, when an image preview effect in which one target image 30 is displayed (N=1) is generated (see FIG. 21(d)), no special pattern is generated (a combination effect can be generated). Since it is not possible, there is no possibility that the chance will increase due to the occurrence of the combination effect). Based on this, the image preview effect with N=1 is set to be a chance compared to other image preview effects (cases where N=2 to 4). For example, in the above embodiment, it has been explained that the greater the number of target images 30 displayed in the image preview effect, the higher the reliability of the target winning lottery results. a) to (c)), the rule is established (reliability: N = 2 < N = 3 < N = 4), but the case of N = 1 (Fig. 21 ( d)) is set to have higher reliability.

By doing so, when the image announcement effect occurs, even though the player expects that N=1, even if N=1 does not become (when N=2 to 4), It is possible to realize a game property that even if there is, it is possible to expect the occurrence of the combination effect. In other words, by making the image preview effect of N=1 in which the combination effect cannot be generated have a high reliability, even if the image preview effect does not take the high reliability mode, the combination effect is performed after that. Since the possibility of occurrence of will remain, the playability that can be expected to the end is realized.

○ Specific example 3-7
A configuration is adopted in which a change in the target image 30 (a change in the target effect whose occurrence is announced by the target image 30) may occur. As described above, the target image 30 is an image representing the effect button (first operation means 21). At the beginning of the image preview effect, N target images 30 representing the effect button are displayed. When a certain target image 30 is "consumed", there is a possibility that the target image 30 changes from representing a production button to representing a sword device (second operating means 22) (see FIG. 22 ( a) See (b)) configuration. When this change occurs, as the target effect, an operation effect (second operation effect) prompting the operation of the sword device is generated instead of the operation effect (first operation effect) prompting the operation of the effect button ( See FIG. 22(c)). By setting the possibility that such a change of the target image 30 occurs, the game predicts that the operation of the performance button will be prompted in the future at the time when the image announcement performance occurs. It will be a production form that surprises people.

In the case of this example, when the change of the target image 30 occurs (when the second operation effect is executed), when it does not occur (when the second operation effect is not executed) In comparison, it is preferable to set the reliability of the target success/failure lottery result to be high. By doing so, the game characteristics that the player expects from the change in the target image 30 (the change in the target effect) are realized.

6) Timer effect A timer effect (see Figs. 23 and 24) may occur as a effect that constitutes the effect during fluctuation. It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the timer effect can occur as one that constitutes the effect during variation in the basic state. However, it may occur as one that constitutes an effect during variation in an advantageous state.

The execution of the timer effect is indicated by displaying in the display area 911 a time image 40 including a time display 41 (numerical value) that changes with the passage of actual time (real time). Any one of a plurality of types of specific events occurs after the time display 41 reaches the end time (the basic configuration of such a timer effect itself is known). The time display 41 in the present embodiment represents the passage of time in units of 1/100 seconds (displayed as "◯◯:◯◯"). In the present embodiment, the passage of real time and the change in the time indicated by the time display 41 are assumed to be completely the same, but a setting may be made in which there is a difference between the two (the time display 41 may be referred to as the "effect display"). It may also represent the passage of time” above). In the timer effect, the time when the time display 41 (the value represented by the time display 41) reaches the end time is the time up. In this embodiment, the time display 41 counts down as the actual time elapses, and when the time display 41 reaches 0 (00:00) (see FIG. 24(c)), the time is up. (End time = 00:00). Alternatively, the time display 41 may be counted up as the actual time elapses, and when the time display 41 reaches a predetermined end time (for example, 50:00), the time is up. good.

In this embodiment, the value of the time display 41 (hereinafter referred to as initial time) when the timer effect is started (see FIG. 23(a)) can change each time. In this embodiment, the initial times are 50:00 (50 seconds until time is up), 30:00 (30 seconds until time is up), 20:00 (20 seconds until time is up), 10:00 (10 seconds until time is up). Seconds) are provided, and when a new timer effect occurs, the initial time is set to one of these four types. Note that the number of types of the initial time can be increased or decreased as appropriate. In this embodiment, the countdown speed of the time display 41 coincides with the elapsed speed of real time, so the initial time is the length of real time from the start of countdown to the time up.

The period from the start of the timer effect until reaching the time-up point is the normal period until the time display 41 (the value represented by the time display 41) reaches the halfway time before the end time (Fig. a) and (b)) and a period immediately before reaching the intermediate time (see FIGS. 23(c) and 24(a) and (b)). That is, the normal period is the period from the initial time to the midway time, and the immediately preceding period is the period from the midway time to the end time. As described above, the initial time in the timer effect can change each time, but the intermediate time does not change. In this embodiment, the halfway time is set to 5 seconds (05:00). In other words, no matter what the initial time is, the length of the preceding period is fixed at 5 seconds (the length of the preceding period does not change each time the timer effect is generated). . In addition, since any of the above four types of initial time is greater than the intermediate time (initial time>intermediate time), the period from the initial time to the intermediate time regardless of which type of initial time is set (usual period) can occur. Since the initial time can change each time the timer effect occurs, the length of the normal period can change each time the timer effect occurs.

The time image 40 in this embodiment includes the time display 41 and a background portion 42 displayed as its background. When the timer effect is in the normal period, the time image 40 is displayed small in the corner of the display area 911 (see FIGS. 23(a) and 23(b)). Triggered by the transition from the normal period to the previous period (that is, when the time display 41 reaches the middle time), the time image 40 becomes larger (see FIG. 23(c)). That is, with the shift from the normal period to the immediately preceding period as a trigger, a change occurs in which the range in which the time image 40 is displayed in the display area 911 becomes larger. Since "the size of the temporal image 40 is equal to the size of the background portion 42", it can be said that the size of the background portion 42 increases with the transition from the normal period to the previous period. If the time image 40 before being enlarged is the time image 40 “small” and the time image 40 after being enlarged is the time image 40 “large”, the range occupied by the time image 40 “small” in the display area 911 is large. This means that the size of the range occupied by the time image 40 "large" is larger than the size. When the time display 41 reaches the intermediate time, the player is shown a process of increasing the size of the time image 40 instead of instantaneously changing from the "small" time image 40 to the "large" time image 40. It is preferable to allow When the time display 41 reaches the halfway time, the time image 40 may be set to gradually increase in size from "small" (the change may start before the time display 41 reaches the halfway time). The point in time when the time display 41 reaches the halfway time and the point in time when the time image 40 reaches "Large" may coincide (in the present embodiment, the latter is set (see FIG. 23(c))). . In either case, it is assumed to be included in the mode in which the time image 40 becomes larger with the shift from the normal period to the immediately preceding period.

The countdown continues with the time image 40 "Large" until the time is up (see FIGS. 24(a) and 24(b)). Since any of the plurality of types of specific events triggered by the arrival of the time-up time may be of any kind, the description thereof will be omitted. However, of course, only those that can occur after the time-up point actually occur. For example, if a known pseudo-continuation (pseudo-continuous effect) is set as one of the specific events, if the time is up and there is a possibility of a pseudo-continuous occurrence after that, the pseudo-continuation Although it may be selected as a specific event that actually occurs, if there is no possibility of a pseudo-continuous occurrence after the time expires, the pseudo-continuous occurrence may be selected as a specific event that actually occurs. no gender. Therefore, the player anticipates a specific event that is likely to occur (excluding a specific event that has no possibility of occurring) while assuming the time when the time is up according to the length of the time display 41, and sets the timer. You can enjoy the performance. In addition, the timer effect in the present embodiment is during one fluctuation from the start of the timer effect to the occurrence of the specific event (during the effect during the target change corresponding to the target success or failure lottery result whose reliability is suggested by the occurrence of the specific event) is executed. However, the period from the start of the timer effect to the occurrence of the specific event may span a plurality of changes (the change in which the specific event occurs is called the object change effect). In this case, the timer effect can function as a so-called look-ahead effect.

Triggered by reaching the time-up point, the event image 45 showing the content of the specific event that actually occurs is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 24(c)). Here, the event image 45 may be an image showing the specific event itself that actually occurs (the display of the event image 45 itself is the occurrence of the specific event), or it may show the specific event that will occur in the future. (a configuration in which a specific event corresponding to the event image 45 occurs after the event image 45 is displayed). In FIG. 24, the event image 45 shows that the pending change (the variable pending pattern 70 changes in the direction in which the reliability increases) (see FIG. 24(c)), after which the pending change actually occurs ( (see FIG. 24(d)) shows an example.

As described above, the time image 40 “large” is displayed in the display area 911 during the immediately preceding period. In other words, the time image 40 "Large" is displayed in the display area 911 until the time is reached (see FIG. 24(b)). The time image 40 “large” is erased when the time is up, and the event image 45 is displayed where the time image 40 “large” was displayed during the immediately preceding period (FIG. 24). (c)). From the player's point of view, as a result of erasing the time image 40 "Large", the event image 45 appears.

In this way, the timer effect in this embodiment causes a change (see FIGS. 23B and 23C) in which the size of the time image 40 increases (see FIGS. 23B and 23C) with the shift from the normal period to the previous period. 40 is emphasized), it is possible to clearly indicate to the player that the time is approaching (the risk of the player not noticing that the time is up is reduced).

Further, in the present embodiment, the event image 45 appears as a result of erasing the time image 40 when the time-up time is reached (see FIGS. 24(b) and 24(c)). It can be easily understood that the specific event occurs as a result of the timer effect (time up). Since various events (effects) occur during the variable effect, there was a risk that the conventional timer effect would make it difficult to understand which event occurred as a result of the timer effect. According to the embodiment, the possibility of such a situation can be reduced. In the present embodiment, the time image 40 "large" is displayed immediately before the time is up in order to emphasize that the time is approaching. (The large time image 40) is skillfully used to achieve the above effects (the “large” time image 40 is used not only to emphasize that the time is approaching, but also to , to clearly indicate that the event image 45 was displayed as a result of the timer effect).

Also, in the present embodiment, the length of the normal period can change each time the timer effect is generated, but the length of the immediately preceding period does not change (is constant). In other words, no matter what kind of timer effect occurs (even if the length of the initial time displayed at the time of FIG. 23(a) varies), it emphasizes that the time is approaching. The length from the occurrence of the change in the size of the temporal image 40 to be displayed until the time is up (the length from FIG. 23(c) to FIG. 24(b)) is the same each time. By doing so, the tempo of the progress of the production from the change in the size of the time image 40 to the display of the event image 45 (the content of the specific event is clarified) is the same every time, so that the player can enjoy You can play comfortably.

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

○ Specific example 4-1
It is assumed that the time image 40 (time image 40 “large”) is displayed in the entire display area 911 in the immediately preceding period. As described above, if the time image 40 includes the time display 41 and the background portion 42 , it can be considered that the background portion 42 is displayed over the entire display area 911 . For example, the time image 40 (time image 40 “small”) is enlarged so that part of the outside of the time image 40 protrudes outside the display area 911, so that the time image 40 appears to be displayed in the entire display area 911. 25(a) to 25(c)). Then, as described in the above embodiment, the time image 40 (the "large" time image 40) displayed on the entire display area 911 is erased when the time is up, and the event image 45 appears (FIG. 25). (d) reference). Since the time image 40 "large" is displayed in the entire display area 911, the time image 40 "large" is displayed during the immediately preceding period regardless of the size of the event image 45. The configuration is such that the event image 45 is displayed at the place where the

In this way, by displaying the time image 40 over the entire display area 911 during the immediately preceding period, other effect images (decorative pattern 80, reserved pattern 70, etc., which are always displayed) are displayed during the immediately preceding period. Therefore, the image (event image 45) displayed as a result of erasing the time image 40 is generated as a result of the timer effect. It is possible for the player to more clearly comprehend what has been done.

○ Specific example 4-2
As described in the above embodiment, the configuration is such that the time image 40 is displayed in a large size upon reaching the halfway time as a chance increase. That is, in the timer effect, the effect image may become large in the middle (see FIG. 26(b-2)) or may not become large (see FIG. 26(b-1)). It is assumed that the reliability of the target lottery result is higher in the case of the latter case than in the latter case. The former case may be set to have a higher probability of occurrence of an event with high jackpot reliability as a specific event than the latter case.

By doing so, it is possible to create an effect form in which the player pays attention to whether or not the time image 40 is enlarged during the countdown of the timer effect.

○ Specific example 4-3
It is assumed that the mode of the time image 40 “Large” displayed in the immediately preceding period may differ each time the timer effect is performed (note that the difference in mode does not include the difference in the value itself represented by the time display 41). do). Then, it is assumed that the aspect of the time image 40 "Large" suggests the reliability of the target winning lottery result. For example, the background portion 42 of the time image 40 “large” is redr than the first mode in which the background portion 42 of the time image 40 “large” is white (see FIG. 27(b-1)). In the case of the second mode (see FIG. 27(b-2)), the reliability of the big hit is set to be higher. In addition, in the state of the time image 40 "small" (see FIG. 27(a)), such a difference does not occur (the time image 40 "small" does not suggest the reliability of the big win). That is, the configuration is such that a reliability suggestive element that can be grasped only when the time image 40 is "large" is set.

The first mode, which is the mode with the lower reliability, is considered to be the standard mode (default mode), and the background part 42 in the state of the time image 40 "small" is the same as the first mode (white ) is preferable. By doing so, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the second mode is "chance up" (when there is no mode change when the time image 40 changes from "small" to "large" (Fig. 27 ( (See FIG. 27(a).fwdarw.(b-2)) than (a).fwdarw.(b-1)).

As described in the above embodiment, the change in the time image 40 emphasizes that the time is approaching. As a result, the player will pay attention to the "large" aspect of the time image 40, so that the emphasis effect due to the change in the time image 40 is enhanced.

○ Specific example 4-4
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the length of the preceding period is constant (the intermediate time is the same each time) regardless of the initial time, but the initial time is long ( The setting is such that the longer the time from the start of the countdown until the time is up, the longer the immediately preceding period. For example, assuming that four types of initial times are set as in the above embodiment, if the initial time is 50:00, the length of the immediately preceding period is 15 seconds (intermediate time is 15:00), and the initial time is 30:00. If it is 00, the length of the previous period is 10 seconds (intermediate time 10:00), if the initial time is 20:00, the length of the previous period is 5 seconds (intermediate time 5:00), and the initial time is 10:00 If there is, the length of the immediately preceding period is set to 3 seconds (intermediate time 3:00).

In the timer effect, the longer the time required from the start of the countdown until the time expires, the more likely that the effect will be "delayed". In order to suppress the deterioration of interest due to such "pain", the longer the time, the earlier the time image 40 "small" to the time image 40 "large" at the earlier timing (timing based on the time up). ” (a change that the player will pay attention to).

7) Image effect An image effect may occur as an effect that constitutes an effect during fluctuation. It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the image effect can occur as one that constitutes the effect during variation in the basic state. However, it may be constructed such that it constitutes an effect during variation in an advantageous state, or that it can occur during a jackpot game.

The image production (see FIG. 28) in this embodiment is performed in the order of the first stage (see FIG. 28(a)), the second stage (see FIG. 28(b)), and the third stage (see FIG. 28(b)). It proceeds with In the first stage (see FIG. 28(a)), a plurality of effect images are displayed in the display area 911. FIG. For example, assume that two effects images, a first effect image 51 and a second effect image 52, are displayed. Each effect image represents a different character. In this embodiment, the first effect image 51 represents the character A, and the second effect image 52 represents the character B. As shown in FIG. In the first stage, both the first effect image 51 and the second effect image 52 are displayed in color (in the drawings, the color-displayed effect image is indicated by a solid line, and the color-displayed effect image is indicated by a monochrome display, which will be described later). Rendered images are indicated by dotted lines).

After the first stage, move to the second stage. In the second stage (see FIG. 28(b)), one of the plurality of effect images is set as a target effect image, and the other effect images are set as non-target effect images. A target effect image refers to a effect image in an active state, and a non-target effect image refers to a effect image that is not in an active state (is in a passive state). In order to express the difference between the states, the target effect image is made clearer than the non-target effect image. In this embodiment, the target effect image is displayed in color, and the non-target effect image is displayed in monochrome. Generally, it can be said that the color display mode is more conspicuous than the monochrome display mode, so by doing so, the player recognizes the target effect image as being clearer than the non-target effect image. In the second stage of the present embodiment, the first effect image 51 is the target effect image (color display), and the second effect image 52 is the non-target effect image (monochrome display). As described above, in the first stage, all the effect images are displayed in color. Therefore, during the transition from the first stage to the second stage, the color display of the first effect image 51 is maintained. , the second effect image 52 is changed from color display to monochrome display.

After the first effect image 51 is displayed in color and the second effect image 52 is displayed in monochrome in this manner, effect elements associated with the first effect image 51, which is the target effect image, are output. In the following description, the effect element associated with the first effect image 51 is sometimes referred to as the first effect element 511, and the effect element associated with the second effect image 52 is sometimes referred to as the second effect element 512. In the present embodiment, characters representing lines of the character A represented by the first effect image 51 are displayed in the display area 911 as the first effect element 511 . A change in which the first effect image 51 is in a clearer state than the second effect image 52 (the first effect image 51 is shown in the "active" state (the second effect image 52 is shown in the "passive" state). ) is generated and then the first effect element 511 is displayed. Therefore, the player sees the characters represented by the first effect element 511 as if the character A represented by the first effect image 51 is speaking. It becomes a production form. Also, since the second effect image 52 (character B) is not erased, it can be easily understood that the character A is talking to the character B.

Here, in the present embodiment, the first effect element 511 (characters representing lines of the character A) is displayed so as to overlap the second effect image 52 (non-target effect image) whose at least part is displayed in monochrome. (See FIG. 28(b)). The first effect element 511 is displayed as being associated with the first effect image 51 (target effect image), and the second effect image 52 is displayed in monochrome and has a lower degree of clarity. Therefore, even if the first effect element 511 is displayed superimposed on the second effect image 52, the first effect element 511 is associated with the first effect image 51 (emanated from the character A). The player can understand that it is a line that has been written). In addition, since the first effect element 511 can be displayed overlapping the second effect image 52, it is easy to secure a space for displaying the first effect element 511. FIG.

After the second stage, move to the third stage. In the third step (see FIG. 28(c)), the effect image that was the non-target effect image in the second step is changed to the target effect image, and the effect image that was the target effect image in the second step is changed to the non-target effect image. do. In terms of the second stage of the present embodiment, the second effect image 52, which was displayed in monochrome in the second stage, is displayed in color, and the first effect image 51, which was displayed in color in the second stage, is displayed in monochrome. , to make the target effect image clearer than the non-target effect image. In short, the target effect image and the non-target effect image are replaced with the second stage. By doing so, unlike the second step, the player is notified that the second effect image 52 has become "active" (that the first effect image 51 has become "passive"). grasped.

After that, the second effect element 512 associated with the second effect image 52, which is the target effect image, is output. Specifically, characters representing the lines of the character B, which is the character represented by the second effect image 52, are displayed in the display area 911 as the second effect element 512. FIG. A change in which the second effect image 52 is in a clearer state than the first effect image 51 (indicating the second effect image 52 as an “active” state (indicating the first effect image 51 as a “passive” state). ) is generated and then the second effect element 512 is displayed, so that the player can see the characters represented by the second effect element 512 as if the character A represented by the second effect image 52 were speaking. It becomes a production form.

As in the second stage, in the third stage as well, the second effect element 512 (characters representing the lines of the character B) is converted into the first effect image 51 (non-target effect image), at least part of which is displayed in monochrome. They are displayed so as to overlap (see FIG. 28(c)). The second effect element 512 is displayed as being associated with the second effect image 52 (target effect image), and the first effect image 51 is displayed in monochrome and the degree of clarity is lowered. Therefore, even if the second effect element 512 is displayed superimposed on the first effect image 51, the second effect element 512 is associated with the second effect image 52 (emanated from the character B). The player can understand that it is a line that has been written). In addition, since the second effect element 512 can be displayed overlapping the first effect image 51, it is easy to secure a space for displaying the second effect element 512.

By setting the image effect including the first stage to the third stage, whether the character A represented by the first effect image 51 and the character B represented by the second effect image 52 are speaking the lines represented by the effect elements. It becomes a production form that looks like. In particular, as in the present embodiment, the second stage in which the target effect image is the first effect image 51 and the third stage in which the target effect image is the second effect image 52 allow the character A and the character B to It is also possible to make it look like they are having a "conversation".

Note that the image rendering in the present embodiment includes the second stage and the third stage, but may be configured not to include the third stage. For example, if the effect is to appear as if the character A is talking to the character B one-sidedly, the effect may end in the second stage. Also, the presentation may be continued after the third stage. For example, after the third step, a fourth step is executed in which the first effect image 51 is again used as the target effect image, and after the fourth step, a fifth step is executed in which the second effect image 52 is again used as the target effect image. and so on. By doing so, it is possible to create an effect mode that shows that the conversation between the character A and the character B is "back and forth".

As described above, in the image effect in this embodiment, a plurality of effect images are displayed in the first stage, but in the second and third stages, the displayed effect elements are the target effect image (color The effect form is such that it is easy to understand that it is associated with the displayed effect image).

In particular, in this embodiment, based on the state in which all effect images are displayed in color (first stage), the state is changed to the state in which only the target effect image is displayed in color (second stage, third stage). Therefore, it is easier to understand which effect image is the target effect image.

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

○ Specific example 5-1
In the above embodiment, the target effect image is displayed in color, and the non-target effect image is displayed in monochrome. It has been explained that the monochrome display is used, but if the target effect image is more "conspicuous" from the player's point of view than the non-target effect image, a method other than the above is conceivable. For example, the lines that make up the image are made relatively thicker in the target effect image, and the non-target effect image is displayed relatively lighter (e.g., a display that allows the background to be seen through the non-target effect image) mode), etc. can be considered.

○ Specific example 5-2
In the above embodiment, all effect images are displayed in color at the first stage, but all effect images may be displayed in monochrome at the first stage (see FIG. 29). That is, in the first stage, all effect images are displayed in monochrome (see FIG. 29A), and in the second stage, although the monochrome display of the second effect image 52 (character B) is maintained, the first effect image is displayed. It is assumed that 51 (character A) changes from monochrome display to color display (the relationship is reversed in the third step) (see FIGS. 29(b) and 29(c)). Even in this way, it is possible to easily grasp which effect image is the target effect image in the second step and the third step.

However, the first stage, which is the beginning of the image production, plays the role of introducing the production images involved in the production (if each production image represents a character as in the above embodiment, the production It can be said that it is a thing that plays a role of introducing the characters that appear in. If this is taken into consideration, it can be said that it is desirable that each effect image is clearly displayed (displayed in color) in the first stage as in the above embodiment (see FIG. 28(a)).

○ Specific example 5-3
Although it has been described that the effect element in the above embodiment is displayed in the display area 911 (output to the display device 91) (that is, it is an image), other elements that constitute the effect can be used. can be anything. For example, an effect sound output from a speaker (not shown) may be used as the effect element. If the character represented by the target effect image is to appear to be speaking as in the above embodiment, the sound representing the lines of each character is output from the speaker. As described in the above embodiment, the characters representing the lines may be displayed and the sound representing the lines may be output from the speaker. That is, a configuration may be adopted in which the effect element to be output is "image + sound".

○ Specific example 5-4
In the above embodiment, each effect image represents a character different from each other, but each effect image may represent something other than that. For example, each effect image represents a different item (tool). In the second and third stages, the effect image representing one of the items is set as the target effect image (the other effect images are set as non-target effect images), and then the wording that introduces the item. is displayed as an effect element (see FIG. 30).

○ Specific example 5-5
In the image effect in the above embodiment, it was explained that two effect images, the first effect image 51 and the second effect image 52, were displayed. good. When the effect element is output, any one of the three or more effect images is set as the target effect image, and the other effect images are set as non-target effect images. Good (see Figure 31).

Also, if three or more effect images are displayed, it is preferable that the image effect be such that all the effect images are set as the target effect image once. For example, if the image effect is to display three effect images (first effect image 51 to third effect image), after the first stage, the first effect image 51 is set as the target effect image (second effect image). In addition to the stage (see FIG. 31B) where the second effect image 52 and the third effect image are set as non-target effect images (see FIG. 31B), the second effect image 52 is set as the target effect image (not shown) (first effect image). image 51 and the third effect image are the non-target effect images) and the third effect image is the target effect image (the first effect image 51 and the second effect image 52 are the non-target effect images). It preferably includes steps.

○ Specific example 5-6
When the image effect is executed, the entire display area 911 is divided into the number of effect images (each divided area is defined as a divided area), and the effect image is displayed in each of the divided areas 911a and 911b. do. If the first effect image 51 and the second effect image 52 are displayed as the effect images as in the above embodiment, the entire display area 911 is divided into two divided areas, and then the two divisions are performed. A first effect image 51 and a second effect image 52 are displayed in areas 911a and 911b, respectively (see FIG. 32).

By making it like this example, it can be set as the production|presentation form with an impact. In addition, when the entire display area 911 is occupied by two or more divided areas in this way (there is no area that does not belong to any of the divided areas), the effect element corresponding to the target effect image is displayed. It seems that the area will not exist (it will be difficult to secure the area for displaying the effect element). However, as described in the above embodiment, at least part of the effect element can be displayed superimposed on the non-target effect image (can be displayed in the divided area where the non-target effect image is displayed) ( As shown in FIGS. 32(b) and 32(c), it is easy to secure an area for displaying the effect element.

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

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

In the above-described embodiment, a big win and a loss are set as the aspect of the winning lottery result, and a big win is won (a big win game is executed) by becoming a big win. It can be a thing. Such a game with a game property that allows you to win a big win via a small win (a so-called "second type game machine" game property) is well known, so detailed explanations are omitted, but for example, if you win a small win , (Excluding cases where irregular events such as machine failure or players not playing as instructed) lead to winning a jackpot (substantially winning a small win and winning a jackpot If it is set to be a setting that can be seen), the probability of winning the jackpot, etc. described in the above embodiment is the sum of the probability of winning the jackpot (so-called probability of direct hit) and the probability of winning the small win. It should be. Conversely, winning a small win that makes it impossible or difficult to win a big win (a small win that does not lead to the acquisition of a big win) may be regarded as not winning a big win. That is, regardless of the winning mode (jackpot, small win), the actual probability of winning the jackpot (substantial jackpot probability) may be the jackpot probability described in the above embodiment. The low probability and high probability of the above may refer to the level of the real jackpot probability.

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

○ Means 1-1
A game state setting means capable of setting a basic state and an advantageous state more advantageous to the player than the basic state as a game state in which the player plays with the aim of winning the result of the win/fail lottery; and a win/fail lottery. A storage means for storing up to a predetermined number of pieces of success/failure lottery information to be used for a win/failure lottery result for which the performance of notifying the success/failure lottery result has not yet started as reserved information, and a winning game when the lottery result is a hit. and a winning game executing means for executing the above-mentioned advantageous state, although the advantageous state is terminated by losing a predetermined number of times in a row, it is substantially possible that the winning or losing lottery result becomes a winning before the advantageous state ends. An image that can be displayed during the winning game, in which the winning or losing lottery result is a win in the holding information stored in the storage means. A game characterized in that a reserved renzo image that can be displayed when it is included and a special renso image that can be displayed when shifting to the special advantageous state after the end of the winning game are in the same mode. machine.
By doing so, it is possible to play the game without being conscious of the cause of the occurrence of the consecutive villas (whether the reserved consecutive villas are generated or whether the consecutive villas are generated by shifting to a special advantageous state), so that the game can be played with a special advantage. To make it easy to understand a game of a game machine provided with states.

○ Means 1-2
The game according to means 1-1, wherein the reserved renso image and the special renso image include the same value of profit numerical value representing the profit obtained by the player in two of the winning games. machine.
By doing so, the player feels that the same privilege is given when the special Renso image is displayed and when the reserved Renso image is displayed, although the cause of the Renso occurrence is different. Easy playability is realized.

○ Means 1-3
A normal advantageous state different from the special advantageous state is provided as the advantageous state, and the reserved consecutive game image is stored in the storage means when the game state after the winning game is changed to the normal advantageous state. The gaming machine according to means 1-1 or 1-2, wherein the game machine according to means 1-1 or 1-2 can be displayed when the hold information stored in the .
By doing so, the game state after the winning game is different between when the special renso image is displayed and when the reserved renso image is displayed (different between the special advantageous state and the normal advantageous state). In spite of this, it is possible to realize a game property in which the player can easily feel that the same privilege is provided.

○ Means 1-4
In either the case of shifting to the normal advantageous state after the winning game in which the reserved consecutive game image is displayed, or the transition to the special advantageous state after the winning game in which the special consecutive game image is displayed. The game machine according to means 1-3, characterized in that the same effect mode is set even if there is.
In this way, although the game state after the winning game is different between when the special consecutive image is displayed and when the reserved consecutive image is displayed (different between the special advantageous state and the normal advantageous state), both games are displayed. If the performance modes set in the states are made the same, the player can play the game without being conscious of the difference in the game state (difference in the factor of consecutive games).

○ Means 2-1
an operating means capable of automatically displacing from a first position to a second position; and automatically positioning the operating means at the second position and then displacing the operating means from the second position. an effect executing means for executing a special operation effect for prompting the player to perform the operation, and as the special operation effect, a normal effect leading to an ending triggered by the detection of the operation of the operating means; A game machine characterized in that even if the operation of the operating means is detected, a special effect is generated in which a special event occurs in which the operation means is automatically displaced to the second position again without reaching the end. .
The special operation effect of the game machine is an interesting (surprise) form of effect in which even if the operation of the operating means is detected, the game may not reach the end.

○ Means 2-2
The gaming machine according to means 2-1, characterized in that the special effect is brought to an end when the special event occurs and the operation of the operation means positioned at the second position is detected as a trigger.
By doing so, even in the case of a special effect, the original fun of the operation effect, in which the player's own operation reveals the ending, is maintained.

○ Means 2-3
In the special operation effect, an operation instruction image prompting the player to operate the operation means is displayed, and in the normal effect, the operation instruction image is erased when the operation of the operation means is detected. Means 2- characterized in that the special effect continues to display the operation instruction image as it is even if the operation of the operation means before the occurrence of the special event is detected. 1 or the gaming machine according to means 2-2.
By doing so, when a special effect occurs, the effect mode is such that the player may have the impression that the gaming machine is broken.

○ Means 2-4
The special operation effect leads to an advantageous ending that is advantageous to the player or an unfavorable ending that is an ending if the advantageous ending is not reached, and the normal effect does not determine that the advantageous ending will be reached. , The gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-3, wherein the special effect is determined to lead to the advantageous ending.
By doing so, it becomes a production mode in which the surprise of the occurrence of the special production and the joy of reaching an advantageous ending come.

○ Means 3-1
a display device having a display area; and an effect executing means capable of executing an image preview effect for foretelling the occurrence of a target effect by displaying a target image in the display area, wherein the image preview effect is performed. As patterns of occurrence of the target effect after generation, a normal pattern in which the target effect is generated a total of N times after N target images are displayed in the display area, and a normal pattern in which the target effect is generated a total of N times in the display area. and a special pattern in which the target effect is generated a total of M times (where M<N) after the target image is displayed.
The image advance notice effect of the game machine can give a surprise to the player who thinks that the target effect corresponding to the number of displayed target images will occur by generating a special pattern.

○ Means 3-2
The image preview effect and the target effect can occur as part of a variable effect that notifies the result of a certain lottery, and the number of the target images displayed in the image preview effect is the same. The game according to means 3-1, characterized in that, when comparing the two, the probability of winning the lottery result is higher when the special pattern is obtained than when the normal pattern is obtained. machine.
By doing so, it becomes an effect form in which the player wishes to generate a special pattern.

○ Means 3-3
Each time the target effect occurs, the target image displayed in the display area is set to decrease. The target images are gradually reduced, and the special pattern is such that when at least one of the target effects occurs less than N times in total, two or more of the target images are generated. The gaming machine according to means 3-1 or 3-2, characterized in that the is reduced.
By doing so, the difference between the normal pattern and the special pattern becomes clear.

○ Means 3-4
In the case of the special pattern, two or more of the N target images displayed in the display area are combined into one, which is an effect that does not occur in the case of the normal pattern. A gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-3, wherein a displayed combination effect is generated.
By doing so, it is emphasized that two or more target images have been consumed at once, and the risk of the player overlooking the occurrence of the special pattern is reduced.

○ Means 3-5
The target effect is an operation effect in which an opportunity to operate the operating means to be reflected in the effect is given, and the normal pattern is the target image displayed in the display area, and then the target image is displayed. Opportunities to operate the operation means are given N times in total based on the display of the target image, and the special pattern is provided after the N target images are displayed in the display area. The gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-4, wherein the operation opportunity of the operation means based on the display of is given M times in total.
By doing so, it is assumed that the number of target images displayed as the image preview effect basically represents the number of operation opportunities of the operation means (in the case of the normal pattern), while the special pattern It is a production form that the number of operation opportunities may decrease due to the occurrence of .

○ Means 3-6
The game machine according to means 3-5, wherein the target image is an image representing the operation means.
By doing so, it is easy to understand that the target image suggests an opportunity to operate the operating means.

○ Means 4-1
A display device having a display area, a time image including a time display that changes with the passage of real time is displayed in the display area, and after the time is up when the time display reaches the end time, a plurality of types of specific events and an effect executing means for executing a timer effect in which any of (1) is generated, and the period from the start of the timer effect until reaching the time-up point is halfway before the end time of the time display. It is divided into a normal period until reaching the time and a period immediately before the time display reaches the intermediate time, and when the normal period shifts to the immediately preceding period, the time in the display area is displayed. A game machine characterized by a change in which a range in which an image is displayed is enlarged.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to execute an easy-to-understand timer effect that indicates that the time is approaching by enlarging the time image.

○ Means 4-2
The time image is erased when the time is reached, and an event image showing the content of the specific event is displayed in the place where the time image was displayed during the immediately preceding period. The gaming machine according to means 4-1, characterized by:
By doing so, it is possible to clearly indicate that the specific event indicated by the event image has occurred as a result of the timer effect (time-up).

○ Means 4-3
The gaming machine according to means 4-1 or 4-2, wherein the length of the preceding period is constant, although the length of the normal period may vary for each timer effect.
By doing so, the length from the occurrence of a change in which the time image is enlarged to the end of the time is constant every time, so that the tempo of the progress of the performance does not change, and the timer performance is comfortable for the player.

○ Means 4-4
The gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-3, wherein the time image is displayed in the entire display area in the immediately preceding period.
By doing so, it is possible to more clearly indicate that a specific event occurs as a result of time up.

○ Means 5-1
a first step of displaying a plurality of effect images in a display area of a display device; after the first step, one of the plurality of effect images is a target effect image and the other effect images are a non-target effect and a second step of outputting the effect element associated with the target effect image after changing the target effect image to be in a clearer state than the non-target effect image. A gaming machine characterized by being executable.
According to the gaming machine, although a plurality of effect images are displayed, it is possible to provide an image effect that makes it easy to understand that the output effect element is associated with the target effect image.

○ Means 5-2
After the second step, the image effect is changed from the non-target effect image in the second step to the target effect image, and in the second step, to the non-target effect image. and a third step of outputting the effect element associated with the target effect image after changing the target effect image so as to be clearer than the non-target effect image. The game machine according to claim 1.
In this way, if the non-target effect image is changed to the target effect image and then the effect element is output, the effect element is associated with the target effect image. is easy to understand.

○ Means 5-3
3. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the target effect image is an image displayed in color, and the non-target effect image is an image displayed in monochrome.
In this way, by displaying the target effect images in a color display that stands out against the monochrome display, it is easy to understand which effect image is the target effect image.

○ Means 5-4
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein in the first step, all of the plurality of effect images are displayed in color.
By doing so, the state in which all the effect images are displayed in color is used as a reference, and only the target effect image is displayed in color, so which effect image is the target effect image is determined. becomes more comprehensible.

○ Means 5-5
Each of the plurality of effect images represents a character different from each other, and the effect element represents a line uttered by the character represented by the target effect image. The game machine according to claim 4.
In this way, the image effect can be used to show that at least part of the character represented by the effect image is speaking.

○ Means 5-6
6. A character representing a line uttered by a character represented by said target effect image, which is said effect element, is displayed in said display area so as to at least partly overlap said non-target effect image. The gaming machine described in .
In this way, even if the line is displayed superimposed on the non-target effect image, it can be understood that the line is uttered by the character represented by the target effect image. In addition, since the words can be displayed superimposed on the non-target effect image, it is easy to secure a space for displaying the words even if each effect image is displayed in a large size.

1 Gaming Machine 11 Special Renso Image 12 Reserved Renso Image 131 Privilege Name 132 Profit Number 15 Unit Image 16 Profit Image 20 Operating Means (21 First Operating Means (Push Button) 22 Second Operating Means (Sword Device))
25 Operation instruction image 251 Remaining time image 252 Operation target image 253 Operation mode image 28 Special image 30 Target image 31 Button image 40 Time image 41 Time display 42 Background portion 45 Event image 51 First effect image 52 Second effect image 511 First Production element 512 Second production element 70 Reserved pattern (71 Reserved pattern before fluctuation 72 Reserved pattern during fluctuation)
80 Decorative pattern 91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (1)

a display device having a display area;
A time image including a time display that changes with the passage of real time is displayed in the display area, and one of a plurality of types of specific events occurs as a target event after the time is up when the time display reaches the end time. effect execution means for executing a timer effect to
with
The period from the start of the timer effect until the time is reached includes a normal period until the time display reaches an intermediate time before the end time, and a normal period until the time display reaches the intermediate time. It is divided into the period immediately before and after
Triggered by the transition from the normal period to the immediately preceding period, a change occurs in which the range in which the time image is displayed in the display area increases,
The time image is erased upon reaching the time-up point,
Even if any of the plurality of types of specific events occurs as the target event after the time-up time point, the A gaming machine characterized by displaying an event image showing the content of a target event .

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