JP7291415B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Patent Literature 1 listed below discloses a gaming machine that displays effect images (items) in accordance with the progress of a game.

JP-A-2007-167444

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to suppress the deterioration of the interest of a gaming machine in which effect images are displayed according to the progress of a game.

A gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, provides a special effect executing means for executing a special effect that can occur when both the first condition and the second condition are satisfied, and effect image display means for displaying any one of a plurality of types of effect images in a case, wherein the plurality of types of effect images are classified into a special effect image and a normal effect image, and the first condition is the special effect image. The second condition is satisfied when the image is displayed, and the second condition is satisfied when the number of occurrences of the specific event reaches a specific number. When the normal effect image is displayed, The specific number of times is reduced.

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in a gaming machine in which effect images are displayed according to the progress of a game.

1 is an overall view of a gaming machine according to this embodiment; FIG. (a) is a schematic diagram showing the state of the large winning area in a unit game (unit game constituting a jackpot game) in which the specific area is closed, and (b) is a state in which the specific area is opened. It is a schematic diagram showing the state in the big winning area in the unit game (small winning game) in . It is the figure which showed the decoration design and the reserved design which were displayed on the display area. (a) is a diagram for explaining the game state and the type of jackpot (movement of the game state according to the type of jackpot), and (b) is a diagram showing the winning/losing lottery probability in each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of timer production|presentation. FIG. 9 is a diagram (continuation of FIG. 5) for explaining the flow of the timer effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-1; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2; FIG. 9 is a diagram (a continuation of FIG. 8) for explaining the specific example 1-2; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-3; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-4; FIG. 12 is a diagram (a continuation of FIG. 11) for explaining the specific example 1-4; It is a figure for demonstrating a sign production. FIG. 14 is a diagram (continuation of FIG. 13) for explaining the predictive effect; FIG. 14 is a diagram (continuation of FIG. 14) for explaining the predictive effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-3; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-4; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a stop effect (a high speed period and a low speed period that are set when a stop effect (agitation of a stop effect) occurs); FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram for explaining that the setting is such that the "advanced time" due to the high speed period and the "delayed time" due to the low speed period are offset; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-2; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-4; It is a figure for demonstrating a special effect (image acquisition conditions, consecutive chance conditions). (a) is a diagram showing types of effect images, and (b) is a diagram for explaining display conditions. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-2; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an outline of the production mode and a method of displaying acquired items; It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of item (relationship between the kind of item and production mode). It is a figure for demonstrating the outline|summary of mode change production|presentation. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-1; FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-1 (an example different from the example shown in FIG. 28); FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a specific example 5-2 (a mode change effect when both an unexecuted mode X-dependent effect and an unexecuted mode Y-dependent effect exist); FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a specific example 5-2 (a mode change effect when there is an unexecuted mode X-dependent effect, but there is no unexecuted mode Y-dependent effect). It is a diagram for explaining a specific example 5-3 (mode change effect occurs when all of the mode dependent effect and non-mode dependent effect corresponding to the current effect mode are executed). For explaining specific example 5-3 (mode change effect does not occur if all mode dependent effects corresponding to the current effect mode are executed, but all non-mode dependent effects are not executed) It is a diagram. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-4; (a) is a diagram showing a state in which the movable body is positioned at the production position and the versalighter is not driven ((a-1) is a schematic diagram of the movable body and the versalighter viewed from the front, (a-2) is a diagram showing the movable body and the Versalighter viewed from the side), and (b) is a diagram showing a state in which the movable body is positioned at the production position and the Versalighter is being driven ((b-1) is a view showing the movable body and the Versalighter from the front). (b-2) is a schematic view of the movable body and the Versalite viewed from the side). FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining control of the Versalite when the door member is opened during the driving effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the control of the Versalite when the door member is in the open state at the time when the drive effect should be executed (control when the door member is in the closed state is also shown for comparison); FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a caution image; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating a waiting image. It is a figure for demonstrating the normal aspect (a) and special aspect (b) of drive production|presentation.

1) Basic Configuration of Gaming Machine Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter simply referred to as a gaming machine) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the term "image" includes not only still images but also moving images. Strictly speaking, when a game ball enters XX (winning a prize), etc., it means that a game ball that has entered XX has been detected.

First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. The game machine 1 is provided with a game board 90. - 特許庁The game board 90 is formed by a substantially square member (it may be a single member or a combination of a plurality of members), and a shooting device 908 (shooting handle) is operated. A guide rail 903 forming a passage for guiding the game ball shot by the game area 902 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 area 911 of the display device 91 is visible through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90 . In some of the drawings, the shape of the display area 911 that is exposed without being covered by the game board 90 is shown in a simplified form (shown as a square), but the size and shape of this portion can be changed as appropriate. be.

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

2) Playability (game characteristics)
2-1) Winner Lottery When the game ball enters the starting area 904, a numerical value (hereinafter also referred to as winner lottery information) is acquired from the random number source. A winning lottery is executed using the numerical value. If the numerical value is the same as the predetermined numerical value for winning, it is a win, and if it is different, it is a loss. In the present embodiment, two types of winnings, that is, a big win and a small win, are set as the winning mode (type). That is, if the number obtained from the random number source is the same as the big win number, it will be a big win, and if it is the same as the small win number, it will be a small win (otherwise it is a loser).

In this embodiment, a first starting area 904a and a second starting area 904b located at a position different from the first starting area 904a are provided as the starting area 904 (see FIG. 1). Triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting area 904a, the first winning lottery information is acquired, and the first winning lottery (special figure 1 lottery) is executed based on it. Triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting area 904b, the second winning lottery information is acquired, and the second winning lottery (special figure 2 lottery) is executed based on it.

When a jackpot is won, a jackpot game is executed. In addition, in order to distinguish from a big hit (game) that has passed through a small hit, which will be described in detail later, the jackpot election may be referred to as "direct hit". A jackpot game is a unit game (a so-called “round”) in which the big winning area 906 (closed in the normal state) is opened until a predetermined condition is established. ) is repeated one or more times. In the present embodiment, the unit game ends (the big winning area 906 is closed) when either one of the winning condition that 10 game balls win in the big winning area 906 and the time condition that a predetermined time elapses is established. do. As the number of unit games (number of rounds) included in the jackpot game increases, the player's profit (expected value of profit) obtained in the jackpot game increases. In this embodiment, the big winning area 906 is provided on the right side of the game area 902, and the player plays so that the game ball enters the right side of the game area 902 (performs so-called "right hitting").

When winning a small prize, a small prize game is executed. In the small winning game, the big winning area 906 is opened and the specific area 10 provided in the big winning area 906 is opened (see FIG. 2(b)). A character “V” is attached to the vicinity of the specific area 10 , and the “V” is used as a word indicating the specific area 10 to the player. Although the specific area 10 is normally closed, it is temporarily opened when a small win is won (the specific area 10 is not opened in a big win game). Incidentally, the big winning area 906 is provided with two exit areas, and a game ball entering the big winning area 906 passes through either of the two exit areas. One of the two exit areas is designated as the specific area 10 . Each of the exit areas is provided with a sensor, and a game ball that has passed through one of the exit areas is treated as having won the big winning area 906 . In other words, the game ball that entered the specific area 10 also entered the big winning area 906 .

When the game ball enters the specific area 10, a jackpot game is executed. In other words, it is possible not only to win a big win by lottery, but also to win a big win via a small win (one game ball should enter the specific area 10 in order to win a big win). It should be noted that the specific area 10 may be provided outside the big winning area 906 .

The small winning game can also be regarded as a unit game for one round of the big winning game obtained through it. For example, a 10-round jackpot via a small win (a jackpot in which a unit game is executed 10 times) means that a small win game (a game in which the big winning area 906 is opened and the specific area 10 is opened) is the first round. As a game, the opening of the big winning area 906, which is executed as a subsequent jackpot game, is executed as a game of the 2nd to 9th rounds (if the game ball does not enter the specific area 10, the 2nd to 9th rounds The eye game is not executed, and only the small win game ends). The small winning game ends when at least one of the time condition and the winning condition (10 wins in this embodiment) is established, like the unit games that make up the big winning game. If the game balls are shot continuously, the winning condition will be established first, so in the small winning game, the same prize balls as in one unit game can be obtained. In addition, in the present embodiment, in unit games other than unit games that are small winning games (unit games that constitute the big winning game), although the big winning area 906 is opened, the specific area 10 is closed ( See FIG. 2(a)).

In this embodiment, when a small win is won, the specific area 10 is opened together with the big winning area 906, but the time is long enough to allow the game ball to enter the specific area 10. Secured. The specific area 10 is provided on the right side of the game area 902, and in order for the game ball to enter the specific area 10, the player hits to the right. A game ball enters the area 10 . When a small hit is won, an instruction to the effect of executing a right hit is displayed in the display area 911, so the player only has to follow the instruction. It is set so that the game ball almost certainly enters the specific area 10 even if the player starts hitting to the right with a delay of 10-odd seconds after the instruction is issued. In this way, in the present embodiment, it is substantially set to be "small hit winning = big win winning" (small win winning leads to big win acquisition).

In addition, like the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a gaming machine that has the possibility of winning a jackpot not only when winning a big win but also when winning a small win is called a "mixing machine of one type and two types" ( Acquisition of a jackpot via a small hit is “two types” of game characteristics).

2-2) Decorative Design The result of the winning lottery is notified by the decorative design 80 displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 3). In this embodiment, three decorative pattern groups 80g each including a plurality of types of decorative patterns 80 are set. Specifically, the left decorative design group 80gL displayed on the left side of the display area 911, the right decorative design group 80gR displayed on the right side, and the middle decoration displayed between the left decorative design group 80gL and the right decorative design group 80gR There are three of the symbol group 80gC. The result of the lottery is informed by a combination of three decorative patterns 80 selected from each decorative pattern group 80g and displayed. The effect from when the three decorative pattern groups 80g start to change until the change stops and the combination indicating the lottery result is displayed is the changing effect (the effect for one change). It should be noted that illustration of the decorative pattern 80 is omitted in some drawings.

A pattern (another pattern; not shown) other than the decorative pattern 80 may be displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, three sets of the same type of decorative symbols 80 are displayed when winning a small prize and when winning a big prize (depending on the combination of the decorative patterns 80, there is a distinction between a small prize and a big prize). However, when winning the big prize and when winning the small prize, the pattern of the different pattern is different (it is possible to distinguish whether the player has won the big prize or the small prize by the different pattern). The different pattern may be displayed in the display area 911 or may be displayed outside the display area 911 (lighting pattern of a lamp or the like displayed outside the display area 911).

2-3) Suspension When the game ball enters the first starting area 904 and new first win/fail lottery information is acquired, the effect during variation corresponding to the win/fail lottery information acquired earlier than that is executed. If so, the new first win/fail lottery information is stored in a storage means (not shown) as first hold information (hold). In this embodiment, the maximum storage number of the first pending information (special figure 1 pending) is four. The first reserved information stored in the storage means is displayed as a reserved pattern 70 (illustration of the reserved pattern 70 is omitted in some drawings) (see FIG. 3). Although not shown, a pending symbol (so-called variable pending symbol) corresponding to the result of the winning/failure lottery for which the currently varying effect is being executed may be displayed. Depending on the game state, the reserved symbol 70 may not be displayed.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, no area is provided for storing the second lottery information as reserved information (second reserved information). In other words, there is no situation in which two or more pieces of second win/fail determination information for which notification of the corresponding win/fail lottery results has not been completed are withheld.

2-4) Game state As the game state in which the player plays with the aim of winning a big win, a normal game state and a special game state (a so-called time-saving state) which is a game state more advantageous to the player than this are set. there is The normal game state is a state in which a game ball should be shot aiming at the first starting area 904a (see FIG. 4(a)). The first starting area 904a is provided at a position where game balls flowing down the left side of the game area 902 can enter. That is, the normal game state is a state in which the player is encouraged to play a left-handed game (a left-handed game should be played) (the game ball does not enter the first start area 904a in the right-handed game), and the first winning lottery is performed. It is a state aiming for jackpot acquisition after passing. The first winning lottery is a lottery whose result is a big hit or a loss. In other words, no small win occurs as a result of the first win/fail lottery. The jackpot probability (jackpot probability of the first lottery) in the normal game state is about 1/319.8 (see FIG. 4(b)). Anything else is out. In other words, the normal game state is a state in which a big win cannot be obtained via a small win. Although a small win may occur as a result of the first lottery, the game ball is prevented from entering the specific area 10 due to the small win. For example, when a small prize is won in the first lottery, the opening time of the specific area 10 is extremely short, and there is almost no possibility that the game ball enters the specific area 10. - 特許庁

When the result of the first win/fail lottery results in a big win, the big win is informed by the fact that the three decorative patterns 80 are the same. Other combinations are displayed in the case of failure.

The special game state is a state in which a game ball should be shot aiming at the second starting area 904b (see FIG. 4(a)). The second starting area 904b is provided at a position where game balls flowing down the right side of the game area 902 can enter. That is, the special game state is a state in which the player should play the right-handed game (the game ball does not enter the second starting area 904b in the left-handed game), and is a state in which the player aims to win a big hit through the second lottery. The second winning lottery is a lottery whose result is a big win or a small win. In other words, no deviation occurs as a result of the second lottery. The jackpot probability in the special game state (the second winning lottery jackpot probability) is about 1/319.8, which is the same as the jackpot probability in the normal game state (the special game state is the so-called probability fluctuation state (the jackpot probability is normal It is not a state higher than the game state), so it must be the same as the normal game state). Other than that, it will be a small win (that is, the small win probability is about 318.8/319.8) (see FIG. 4(b)). It should be noted that this does not negate the possibility of a loss occurring as a result of the second lottery.

When the result of the second win/fail lottery results in a small win or a big win, the winning of the small win or big win is notified by the fact that the three decorative patterns 80 are the same. In practice, since the setting is ``winning a small win = winning a big win'', in order to make it appear to the player as if he or she had won a big win even when a small win is won, the combination of the decorative symbols 80 is: It is configured so that there is no difference between the winning of the small prize and the winning of the big prize (both of them are three sets of the same pattern). However, a small pattern (small pattern; not shown) displayed in the vicinity of the outer edge of the display area 911 may be used to distinguish between a big win and a small win. The modes of the small symbols are different between when the big win is won and when the small win is won. However, since the small pattern is small (smaller than the decorative pattern 80) and inconspicuous, the player can play the game by looking only at the decorative pattern 80 without being conscious of the small pattern.

In the initial state (power ON state), it is in a normal game state. A normal jackpot and a special jackpot are set as jackpots that can be won in the first lottery in the normal game state. The normal jackpot is a jackpot in which the game state after the jackpot game ends is the normal game state. A special jackpot is a jackpot in which the game state after the jackpot ends is a special game state. It should be noted that the number of unit games (number of rounds) for each jackpot may be of any type. The jackpot distribution when winning the jackpot in the first lottery can be appropriately set. In this embodiment, the normal jackpot is 50% and the special jackpot is 50% (see FIG. 4(a)). When a special jackpot is won, after the jackpot game ends, the player is shifted to a special game state that is advantageous to the player (more advantageous than the normal game state), and the probability of shifting to the special game state is 50%. There is. It should be noted that the jackpot distribution through the first win/fail lottery may be set such that the special jackpot is 100% (the normal jackpot may not be set).

When a special jackpot is won, the state is shifted to a special game state after the jackpot game ends. In the special game state, the player performs a right-handed game (a display prompting a right-handed game is displayed in the display area 911). A normal starting area 905 is provided on the right side of the game area 902 . Triggered by entering the normal starting area 905 (see FIG. 1), a normal lottery (normal symbol lottery) is executed. Triggered by winning the lottery, the second starting area 904b (normally closed) is opened. The probability of winning the ordinary lottery in the special game state is extremely high (100% or close to 100%). Therefore, if you hit to the right, the second starting area 904b is easily opened, and the game ball enters the second starting area 904b. In other words, if the game is played as instructed, the second lottery will be executed.

In addition, since it is set so as not to win the ordinary lottery in the normal game state (the winning probability is 0%), even if the game ball is hit right in the normal game state, the game ball will not enter the second start area 904b. no. Unlike this, it may be set that there is a possibility of winning the normal lottery even in the normal game state (for example, the probability of winning the normal lottery is the same in the normal game state and the special game state), but the normal game Even if the normal lottery is won in the state, it is substantially impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting area 904b. For example, the opening time of the second start area 904b when the normal lottery is won in the normal game state is extremely short to the extent that it is substantially impossible for the game ball to enter the second start area 904b. be. In this way, in the normal game state, it is sufficient if the setting is such that the game ball cannot enter the second starting area 904b (receiving the second lottery), and the method for realizing it can be changed as appropriate. is.

The special game state ends on the condition that the result of the second win/fail lottery is notified once. That is, it is a setting of so-called "time reduction number of times = 1". In addition, the notification of the result of the first success or failure lottery executed after the special game state is started is not counted in the number of times of time saving. That is, as a result of the existence of the first reservation information when the special game state is started, the special game state is not ended even if the performance during the variation of the first win/fail lottery result is executed. In other words, basically, after transitioning to the special game state, the special game state does not end unless the player hits to the right and causes the game ball to enter the second start area 904b. However, although it is extremely rare, if the result of the first winning lottery based on the first reservation information that existed at the time the special game state was started was a big hit (when winning about 1/319.8 ), a jackpot game is executed. If the jackpot is a normal jackpot, the state is shifted to a normal game state after the jackpot game is finished, and if the jackpot is a special jackpot, the game state is shifted to a special game state after the jackpot game is finished. When the first win/fail lottery is executed in the special game state and the jackpot is won, it may be set to shift to the special game state without exception after the jackpot game ends. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, when the first reservation information exists when the transition to the special game state, the time required for the production during fluctuation for the success or failure lottery result (loss) corresponding to the first reservation information is the shortest time (shortest fluctuation time). In other words, the so-called special figure 1 reservation is "fast digested".

As described above, in the special game state, if the player hits to the right continuously to some extent, the game ball enters the second starting area 904b that has been opened by winning the normal lottery, which triggers the second winning lottery. is executed. As described above, the result of the second lottery is either a big win or a small win (no loss). A small hit leads to a big win (substantially, "small win = big win"), so moving to the special game state means that a game ball enters the second start area 904b to make a big win ( game) is guaranteed.

The jackpot that can be obtained through the second lottery is either a normal jackpot or a special jackpot. In this embodiment, the distribution of the jackpot obtained through the second lottery is 19% for the normal jackpot and 81% for the special jackpot (see FIG. 4(a)). The distribution is when the second lottery is a big hit (so-called "direct hit"), when the second lottery is a small hit and the game ball enters the specific area 10 to win a big hit (small In the case of a jackpot via a hit), it is the same.

After the special jackpot game ends, the state shifts to the special game state again, so that the jackpot win through the second win/fail lottery is guaranteed again. In other words, the special jackpot is a jackpot of so-called consecutive chances. On the other hand, after the end of the jackpot game that has become a normal jackpot, the game state shifts to the normal game state, so the game is played (left-handed) with the aim of winning the jackpot in the first lottery again.

3) Timer effect 3-1) Basic aspect of timer effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute timer effect. In the timer effect, the time image 20 (timer) is displayed, and then the time image 20 changes with the passage of real time, and the time image 20 reaches the end time (time up). Triggered by, some phenomenon (hereinafter also referred to as an event) occurs as a result of the production. In addition, the timer effect is executed during the small winning game and the big winning game obtained through it, but it does not occur in all small winning games and big winning games. That is, a small winning game and a big winning game in which no timer effect occurs may be set.

In this embodiment, the time image 20 includes a number (displayed to two decimal places in seconds) that decrements (counts down) over time. When the number becomes 0 (00:00), the end time is reached (time up). A state before the time image 20 starts changing in the timer effect is called an “initial state”. The time image 20 in the initial state indicates the "initial value" of the timer effect (countdown). In the timer effect in this embodiment, the time image 20 in the initial state is counted down as the actual time elapses, and some event (specific event) occurs when the time expires. In the present embodiment, basically, the passage of real time and the speed of change of the time image 20 (countdown speed) are set to match. Therefore, by starting the timer effect, the player can grasp the approximate timing of the occurrence of the event. However, since the change in the time image 20 is strictly "effect", deviation from the real time is allowed.

The timer effect in this embodiment utilizes the specific area 10 (predetermined area). As described above, when the winning/failure lottery result is a small hit in the special game state, the specific area 10 is opened in the small winning game. In the present embodiment, after being notified of the small win winning (that the big win can be obtained via the small win) (see FIG. 5(a)), the game ball should be shot aiming at the specific area 10. An instruction image indicating that there is an object is displayed (see FIG. 5(b)). After that, the entry of the game ball into the specific area 10 (entry of the first game ball) (see FIG. 5(c)) triggers the time image 20 in the initial state to be displayed (FIG. 5(d)). reference). In this embodiment, the time image 20 is displayed so as to move from the side of the specific region 10 (the right side in this embodiment) toward the center in the display region 911 in order to make it appear as if the time image 20 has popped out of the specific region 10 . be done. During the small winning game and the subsequent big winning game, images for effects other than the time image 20 (images other than the images for the timer effects) are also displayed. Illustration of images is omitted.

As described above, when the game ball enters the specific area 10 that is opened in the small winning game, after the small winning game (unit game of the 1st round) ends, the big winning game (the unit game of the 2nd to 9th rounds ) is executed. After the jackpot game is started, the change (countdown) of the time image 20 is started (see FIG. 6(a)). In this embodiment, the countdown is started simultaneously with the start of the jackpot game (the start of the game of the second round). That is, the time image 20 remains in the initial state at least until the small winning game ends. After the start of the jackpot game obtained on the condition that the game ball enters the specific area 10, the change of the time image 20 is started. In other words, the time from when the game ball enters the specific area 10 and the time image 20 in the initial state is displayed until the change (countdown) of the time image 20 starts is not constant. . The timing at which the game ball enters the specific area 10 is undefined, and the timing at which the small winning game ends is also undefined. As will be described later, the timer effect determines whether or not the game state after the end of the jackpot game becomes a special game state (whether or not an event advantageous to the player occurs) when the time image 20 times up. Therefore, the time must be up while the jackpot game is being executed (prior to the time when an advantageous event (special game state) may actually occur time up). Therefore, the time when the time image 20 starts to change is set with reference to the start of the jackpot game (the start of the game of the second round), and the initial state (initial value) of the time image 20 is determined based on this time. should be In order to achieve this, in the present embodiment, after the game ball enters the specific area 10 and the time image 20 in the initial state is displayed, the time until the change (countdown) of the time image 20 starts ( Waiting time) is not constant (set to wait at least until the big winning game is started regardless of the timing when the game ball enters the specific area 10 or the length of the small winning game).

An event occurs when the time image 20 reaches the end time (time is up) (see FIG. 6B). It should be noted that the time image 20 is set to reach the end time while the jackpot game is being executed. In this embodiment, as an event, an effect indicating whether or not the game state after the end of the jackpot game becomes a special game state (whether or not so-called consecutive chances are continued) is generated. In other words, an effect is executed to notify whether the currently executed jackpot is a normal jackpot (19%) or a special jackpot (81%). In this embodiment, a special event occurs as an event in the case of a special jackpot (see FIG. 6(c-1)), but a normal event occurs as an event in the case of a normal jackpot (FIG. 6(c-2) See) is set to occur (no special event occurs). The specific aspects of special events and ordinary events may be of any kind. A plurality of types of events (effects) that can occur as special events may be set, or multiple types of events (effects) that can occur as normal events may be set. Thus, it can be said that the point in time when the time of the timer effect is up is the point in time when the result of whether or not the special game state will continue (continuously play) is indicated.

As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute a novel and interesting timer effect in which the time image 20 in the initial state is displayed when the game ball enters the specific area 10.例文帳に追加can be done.

The fact that a game ball enters the specific area 10 opened by winning a small win means that a big win game is executed, so whether the big win is advantageous to the player (special big win) (whether or not) can utilize a timer effect.

Specific examples of improvement, modification, embodiment, etc. of the above-described basic aspects of the timer presentation will be described below. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of items described using the following specific examples are applied.

○ Specific example 1-1
The initial state (initial value) of the time image 20 displayed when the game ball enters the specific area 10 (predetermined area) can change each time. In other words, it is assumed that the time from the start of the timer effect (countdown) to the end of the time can change each time. For example, there are three candidates for the initial state: "15:00" (15 seconds), "20:00" (20 seconds), and "25:00" (25 seconds). is set as an initial state (see FIG. 7).

In the case of this example, the probability that a special event will occur as an event (an event advantageous to the player will occur) may be suggested by the initial time. For example, it is conceivable that the longer the initial state time is, the higher the probability that a special event will occur as an event (see FIG. 7). In this way, the more the time is up in the latter half of the jackpot game, the more advantageous the player will be when the time is up.

○Specific example 1-2
A plurality of time images 20 in the initial state may be displayed when the game ball enters the specific area 10 . Although one time image 20 is displayed in the above embodiment, two or more time images 20 may be displayed. Hereinafter, this example will be described with reference to a case where three temporal images 20 (first temporal image 21, second temporal image 22, and third temporal image 23) are displayed (see FIG. 8B). .

The initial state of the first temporal image 21, the initial state of the second temporal image 22, and the initial state of the third temporal image 23 are different from each other (see FIG. 8B). The start of change of each temporal image 20 (start of countdown) is started at the same time. Therefore, each time image 20 times up at different times. In other words, there are at least three timings at which an event occurs. If the game state after the end of the jackpot game is a jackpot (special jackpot) in which the game state is a special game state, a special event occurs when any one of the first time image 21 to the third time image 23 times up ( 8(c), 9(a) and 9(b)). If the game state after the end of the jackpot game is a jackpot (normal jackpot) in which the game state is a normal game state, a normal event occurs when any one of the first time image 21 to the third time image 23 times up ( No special event occurs) (see FIGS. 8(c), 9(a) and 9(b)). In other words, from the player's point of view, it becomes an effect mode in which the player wishes for a special event to occur at one of the three chances. Incidentally, in this embodiment, when a special event occurs at the time when the first time image 21 times up or when the time of the second time image 22 times up, the transition to the special game state is confirmed. The countdown of the time image 20 is not necessary, and the timer effect ends there (the countdown after that is not executed). However, this does not deny the setting that the timer effect continues even if a special event occurs (continues until all the time images 20 time up).

In the case of this example, the number of time images 20 displayed when the game ball enters the specific area 10 may be set to indicate the probability of shifting to a special game state after the jackpot game ends. For example, the larger the number of time images 20, the higher the probability of shifting to the special game state after the end of the jackpot game (the higher the probability of occurrence of a special event). If one of "1", "2", and "3" is set as the number of displayed time images 20, the number of "2" is greater than the number of "1". The above probability is set to be higher in the case of "3" than in the case of "2". As described above, the number of time images 20 can be said to indicate the "number of chances" in which a special event can occur. Make it a lasting setting.

○ Concrete example 1-3 (Modified example of Concrete example 1-2)
As described in the above specific example 1-2, on the premise that a plurality of time images 20 in the initial state may be displayed with the entry of the game ball into the specific area 10 as a trigger, two The configuration is such that the initial state of the time image 20 described above may be the same. For example, three temporal images 21 to 23 are displayed, the initial state of the first temporal image 21 is "15:00", and the initial state of the second temporal image 22 and the third temporal image 23 is "25:00" (see FIG. 10(b)). In such a case, when two or more time images 20 with the same initial state time up, there is a high probability that a special event will occur as an event (high probability that the result will be advantageous to the player). and Specifically, when the initial states of the first temporal image 21 to the third temporal image 23 are different from each other (for example, the initial state of the first temporal image 21 is "15:00" and the initial state of the second temporal image 22 is When the initial state of the two or more time images 20 is the same as when the initial state of the two or more time images 20 is "20:00" and the initial state of the third time image 23 is "25:00" (see FIG. 10(a)) The setting is such that the probability of shifting to the special game state after the jackpot game ends is higher.

The number of time images 20 indicates the "number of chances", and if even one of them leads to an advantageous result (occurrence of a special event triggered by time up), the player can enjoy a profit. Since (transition to the special game state) is confirmed, when a timer effect indicating simultaneous arrival of the "chance" shown by two or more time images 20 occurs, the player can It is assumed that there is a high probability that the result will be advantageous for

○ Specific example 1-4
It is assumed that the timer performance may be executed even when the winning lottery result is a big hit (direct hit). Basically, it is not necessary to enter the game ball into the specific area 10 when the lottery results result in a big win. Entering the game ball into the specific area 10 is not a condition for winning the big win (game), and it is not necessary to open the specific area 10 when the big win is won. That is, it is inappropriate (impossible) to configure the time image 20 to be displayed when the game ball enters the specific area 10 as in the above embodiment. However, in cases where winning a small win is sufficient (during a special game state), if the player learns that a big win (direct hit) has been won, the player may feel as though he/she has lost money. At the time of winning (at the time of a direct hit), the same timer effect as that at the time of winning a small prize is performed as described below, so that the player is not conscious of the occurrence of the direct hit.

After winning the jackpot (see FIG. 11(a)), an instruction image is displayed indicating that the game ball should be shot aiming at the big prize area 906 (attacker). In other words, when winning a big hit (when winning a direct hit), unlike when winning a small win, there is no need to enter the game ball into the specific area 10 (V area), so an instruction image to aim at the specific area 10 (Fig. 5 ( An instruction image (see FIG. 11B) is displayed in a manner different from that shown in b). However, since there is no change in hitting to the right when aiming at the big prize area 906 or when aiming at the specific area 10 (the firing method is the same), the instruction image displayed when the big win is won and the instruction image displayed when the small win is won A setting may be made such that the instruction images are in the same mode. In this way, it is possible to make it more difficult for the player to be conscious of winning the jackpot (that a direct hit has occurred).

When the jackpot is won, the time image 20 is displayed when the game ball enters the big prize area 906 (see FIG. 11(c)) in the first unit game (first round unit game). . In other words, when a small win is won, the time image 20 is displayed when a game ball enters a predetermined area (specific area 10) (see FIG. 11(d)). It is assumed that the time image 20 is displayed when a game ball enters a predetermined area (large winning area 906).

In addition, the timing at which the change (countdown) of the time image 20 is started is also set to coincide with the time when the small prize is won. When the small win is won, the time when the time image 20 starts to change is set based on the start of the big win game (the start of the game of the second round), so even when the big win is won, the second round of the game does not start. It is assumed that the change of the time image 20 is started with reference to the start time. As in the above-described embodiment, when the small win is won, the change of the time image 20 is started with the start of the big win game (start of the game of the second round) (see FIG. 6(a)). Even when the jackpot is won, the time image 20 is set to start changing with the start of the game in the second round (see FIG. 12(a)). If the time image 20 is set to start changing after T seconds from the start of the big win game (the start of the game of the second round) when the small win is won, even when the big win is won, the second round The time image 20 may be set to start changing after T seconds from the start of the game.

The progress of the timer effect after the start of the change (countdown) of the time image 20 (see FIGS. 12(b), (c-1), and (c-2)) is the mode at the time of winning a small win (FIG. 6 ( b), (c-1), and (c-2))). In addition, for example, at the time of jackpot winning (direct hit), it is conceivable to set all the game states after the jackpot game ends to be a special game state. In this case, the setting should be such that a special event always occurs when the time is up (a normal event does not occur).

In this way, the predetermined area where the entry of the game ball triggers the display of the time image 20 is set to the specific area 10 when the small win is won, and the big prize area 906 when the big win is won (at the time of the direct hit). It appears that the timer effect is generated and progressed in the same flow both when the small win is won and when the big win is won. In particular, in the present embodiment, the specific area 10 is provided in the big winning area 906, and the game ball that has entered the specific area 10 has entered the big winning area 906, so a small hit It can be said that the time image 20 is displayed when the game ball enters the big prize area 906 both at the time of winning and at the time of winning the jackpot, and it is difficult for the player to distinguish between the two.

It should be noted that the time image 20 may be displayed with the entry of the first game ball into the big winning area 906 in the first unit game when the jackpot is won, or the time image 20 may be displayed after the second game ball. The time image 20 may be displayed upon entering the big winning area 906 of . When a small hit is won, the first game ball that has entered the big prize area 906 does not always enter the specific area 10 (the second and subsequent game balls may enter the specific area 10 first). Accordingly, the time image 20 may be displayed when the second and subsequent game balls enter the big winning area 906 even when the big win is won.

○ Specific example 1-5
The gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment is a one-and-two mixed machine (a gaming machine with "two types" function), and a game ball is placed in a specific area 10 that is a condition for winning a big win when winning a small win. Although it has been described that the time image 20 is displayed triggered by the entry of , it is also possible to set another region as the triggered region. For example, when a game ball enters a target area during a jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game ends becomes a probability change state (a state where the jackpot probability is higher than the normal game state). Where "probability changer" is known, the time image 20 may be displayed when the game ball enters the target area (referred to as V area etc.) in the V probability changer.

○ Specific example 1-6
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the time image 20 including the numerical value representing the time is displayed when the game ball enters the specific area 10 (predetermined area). An image (timer notice image; the timer notice image is also included in the range of the time image 20 in the initial state) may be displayed. The timer notice image may take any form as long as the player feels that the timer effect will occur. For example, a configuration is adopted in which a timer notice image such as "waiting for timer" is displayed.

3-2) Specific Aspects of Timer Effects Timer effects have the basic aspects as described above, but may occur as effects having the following specific aspects. It should be noted that it is not necessary to assume that all the timer effects having the specific aspects described below can occur. Also, it may be possible to generate a timer effect that does not have a specific aspect described below.

3-2-1) Predictive Effect A timer effect including a predictive effect may occur (there may be no predictive effect). In the timer effect, the numerical value (time) included in the time image 20 changes toward the end time, and the predictive effect starts when the time image 20 reaches the predictive time before the end time. be done. If the period from reaching the predictive time to reaching the end time (time up) is defined as the predictive period, the predictive effect is executed during the predictive period.

The difference between the predictive time and the end time, that is, the length of the predictive period, suggests the result of the timer effect (contents of the event). In this embodiment, the longer the indication period, the higher the probability that the result of the timer effect will be advantageous to the player. is set so that the probability of If the predictive effect is regarded as 'inciting' until the result is obtained, the longer the time of the 'inciting', the higher the expectation. In this embodiment, three types of "7 seconds", "5 seconds", and "3 seconds" are set as candidates for the length of the predictive period.

In this embodiment, an indication effect is executed according to the length of the indication period. In other words, the aspect of the indication effect (the aspect of the "flaring") differs depending on the length of the indication period. In this embodiment, the effect image displayed in the display area 911 is different depending on the length of the indication period. Specifically, when the predictive period is "7 seconds", the predictive effect A (see FIG. 13(b-1)) in which the character A is displayed is displayed, and when the predictive period is "5 seconds", the character B is displayed. If the indication effect B (see FIG. 14(a-1)) to be displayed is "3 seconds", the indication effect C (see FIG. 15(a-1)) in which the character C is displayed is executed. . From the player's point of view, the character A is displayed, the character B is displayed, and the character C is displayed, in that order, the player can expect the result (the character A has the highest expectation). In this way, the result of the timer effect is suggested not only by the length of the prognostic period but also by the mode of the prognostic effect executed during the period. There is an advantage that the suggestion of the results of the method is easy to understand.

On the contrary, even if the length of the indication period is different, the aspect of the indication effect may be set to be the same (which is regarded as the same by the player). For example, a predictive effect is one in which the same effect video is continuously output while being repeated (or a still image is output as the effect video), and the difference in the length of the predictive effect period is the output of the effect video. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that appears as a difference in time. If the aspect of the indication effect is configured to differ according to the length of the indication period, the aspect of the indication effect will eventually suggest the result of the timer effect. Since there is a risk that the user may not notice the fact), it is also possible to emphasize the suggestion based on the length of the prognostic period by eliminating the difference in appearance of the prognostic effect.

In this embodiment, after the timer effect is started (the time image 20 in the initial state starts to change) and before the predictive effect is started, the timing of reaching the predictive time is not suggested at all. . In other words, the player cannot predict the timing at which the predictive effect will start. By doing so, it is possible to provide a configuration in which the predictive effect is suddenly generated from the player's point of view. A player who knows the rule that the longer the indication period is, the higher the probability of an advantageous result is, will watch the timer effect in hopes that the sudden effect will occur soon.

It should be noted that no matter what mode of performance is executed as the predictive effect, the mode of the predictive effect is different from the effect before the predictive effect is started. In other words, when the predictive time is reached, the player can grasp that the presentation has been switched (that the predictive presentation has started).

In addition, the predictive effect in the present embodiment refers to the aspect of the time image 20 (this aspect does not include the numerical value itself represented by the time image 20 that changes with the passage of time, but refers to the color, size, etc. The same applies hereinafter. ) is not a change. That is, the mode of the time image 20 does not change from the state before the predictive effect is started to the state after the predictive effect is started. However, the aspect of the time image 20 may be changed as part of the predictive effect.

If the predictive effect A does not occur when the remaining time is 7 seconds (see FIG. 13(b-2)), the predictive effect B may occur when the countdown progresses and the remaining time reaches 5 seconds. have a nature. If the predictive effect B does not occur when the remaining time is 5 seconds (see FIG. 14(a-2)), the predictive effect C may occur when the countdown progresses and the remaining time reaches 3 seconds. have a nature. When the predictive effect C does not occur when the remaining time is 3 seconds (see FIG. 15(a-2)), the predictive effect does not occur and the countdown continues until the time is up. As described above, the longer the predictive time is, the more advantageous it is for the player. However, the timings (three locations) at which the predictive effect can occur will come in order from the point where the situation will be more advantageous if the predictive effect occurs. .

In the present embodiment, when a special event occurs after a predictive effect is produced, the mode of the special event is determined according to the predictive effect that has occurred. In other words, if the type of predictive effect that has occurred is different, the mode of the special event will also be different. In this embodiment, the special event that has passed through the predictive effect A of the character A is the effect in which the character A is displayed (special event A) (see FIG. 13(c-1)). Similarly, the special event that has passed through the predictive effect B of the character B is the effect in which the character B is displayed (special event B) (see FIG. 14(b-1)), and the special event that has passed through the predictive effect C of the character C. is an effect in which character C is displayed (special event C) (see FIG. 15(b-1)). By doing so, it becomes an easy-to-understand presentation form in which the predictive presentation and the special event (the presentation as a result of the timer presentation) are linked.

As with the special event, the normal event may also be configured in accordance with the type of predictive effect that has occurred. The normal event after the predictive effect A of the character A is the effect in which the character A is displayed (normal event A) (see FIG. 13(c-2)). Similarly, the normal event that has passed through the predictive effect B of the character B is the effect in which the character B is displayed (normal event B) (see FIG. 14(b-2)), and the normal event that has passed through the predictive effect C of the character C is an effect in which character C is displayed (normal event C) (see FIG. 15(b-2)).

In this embodiment, there is a case where the predictive effect does not occur. Even if the predictive effect does not occur, a special event (see FIG. 15 (c-1)) or a normal event (see FIG. 15 (c-2)) can occur when the time is up. do). In addition, the aspect of the specific event (specific event A to C) (see FIGS. 13 (c-1), 14 (b-1), and 15 (b-1)) when the predictive effect is passed, and the predictive effect It is different from the mode of specific events that do not pass through (see FIG. 15(c-1)). Similarly, the mode of normal events (normal events A to C) (see FIGS. 13(c-2), 14(b-2), and 15(b-2)) when the predictive effect is passed, and the predictive effect This is different from the normal event mode (see FIG. 15(c-2)) that does not undergo It should be noted that unlike the present embodiment, a timer effect (a setting in which the occurrence of a predictive effect is an essential condition for the occurrence of a special event) that eliminates the possibility of a special event if the predictive effect does not occur may be employed.

As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute an interesting timer effect in which the result is suggested by the length of the predictive time and the end time (the length of the predictive period).

As described above, the timer effect in the present embodiment is such that the time image 20 is displayed when the game ball enters the predetermined area, and is executed during the jackpot game. The configuration relating to the predictive effect can also be applied to a general timer effect (a timer effect that is executed as constituting the effect during fluctuation).

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

○ Specific example 2-1
As described above, the predictive effect does not necessarily occur in the timer effect, and the predictive effect may not occur (the predictive time may not be set). In this case, when the predictive effect occurs, the probability that the result of the timer effect will be advantageous to the player is higher than when the predictive effect does not occur. It is better to set the probability that the event will occur. By doing so, it becomes an effect form to watch while hoping that the predictive effect will occur. If, as in the above embodiment, the setting is such that the longer the predictive period is, the more expected the results are, the effect form is one in which it is hoped that the predictive effect will occur, and if it does occur, it will occur as soon as possible. Become.

Contrary to this example, the setting may be such that the probability that the result of the timer effect will be advantageous to the player is higher when the predictive effect does not occur than when the predictive effect occurs. That is, occurrence of the predictive effect is defined as a normal (default) mode, and occurrence of the predictive effect is defined as a chance-up (irregular) mode. In this case, the effect mode is such that the player wishes that the predictive effect does not occur.

○ Specific example 2-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the longer the predictive period, the higher the probability that the result of the timer effect will be advantageous to the player. It is good also as a setting with high probability that it will become. By doing so, it becomes an effect form to watch while expecting that the predictive effect will not occur early.

Further, as explained in the specific example 2-1, if the probability that the result is more advantageous when the predictive effect is generated than when the predictive effect is not generated is set, While hoping that the predictive effect will occur, if it occurs, it will be a performance form that wishes to occur as late as possible. As the time image 20 approaches the end time, the possibility that the predictive effect will not occur until the time is up increases, but when the predictive effect occurs, the predictive period will be short, so the result of the timer effect. An interesting game property that can be expected to be realized.

○ Specific example 2-3
The longer the initial state (initial value) of the time image 20 is, the higher the probability of the prognostic period becoming longer (the expected value of the prognostic period length becomes larger). For example, if three types of "15:00 (seconds)", "20:00 (seconds)", and "25:00 (seconds)" are set as the initial state of the time image 20, " 7 seconds” (the longest prediction period) is likely to be set (“20:00 (seconds)” is the highest) (see FIG. 16). By doing so, the initial state (initial value) of the time image 20 indirectly suggests the result of the timer effect.

○ Specific example 2-4
In the above embodiment, after the timer effect is started, in the state before the predictive effect is started, it is explained that the timing of reaching the predictive time is not suggested at all. The timing of reaching the predictive time (that is, the length of the predictive period) is suggested in the state before the start.

For example, the aspect of the time image 20 (the definition of the “aspect of the time image” has already been described) suggests the timing of reaching the predictive time. One of “blue”, “green”, and “red” is set as the time image 20 (character color), and “green” is more likely to be “green” than “blue”. The setting is such that the prognostic period is likely to be longer in the case of “red” than in the case (the expected value of the prognostic period is large) (see FIG. 17). Since the length of the indication period suggests the result of the timer effect, the aspect of the time image 20 also indirectly suggests the result. By doing so, the player will also pay attention to the aspect of the time image 20 .

Further concretely, it is confirmed that the predictive period is "3 seconds" in the case of "blue", "5 seconds" in the case of "green", and "7" seconds in the case of "red". There may be a 1:1 relationship between the aspect of the time image 20 and the length of the predictive period. By doing so, the mode of the time image 20 represents the length of the predictive period itself, so that the mode of presentation is easy to understand.

In addition, suggestions may be made by other images displayed in the display area 911 instead of the aspect of the time image 20 . For example, the mode of the background image displayed as the background of the time image 20 (for example, the color of the background image) may suggest the timing of reaching the predictive time (the length of the predictive period). Since the length of the indication period suggests the result of the timer effect, the mode of the background image also indirectly suggests the result.

Note that, in the case of the configuration as in this example, the image (time image 20, background image) suggesting the length of the predictive period changes (promotes) in the middle before reaching the predictive time. It may happen. For example, the temporal image 20 described above may change from 'blue' to 'green' or 'red' and from 'green' to 'red' on the way. The change should occur before the predictive time ("7 seconds" in the above embodiment) when the longest predictive period is selected.

3-2-2) Stop effect In the timer effect in this embodiment, when the (numerical value of) the time image 20 that is being counted down stops at a predetermined value, the game state after the end of the jackpot game becomes a special game state. A “stop effect” (see FIG. 18(b-1)) that confirms the situation may occur. In other words, it can be said that the occurrence of the "stop effect" is an event advantageous to the player (result of the timer effect advantageous to the player). In the present embodiment, the predetermined numerical value is "double eyes", and the stop effect can be said to be "double eye stop effect". The number of "double eyes" that may stop may be one, or may be two or more. In the present embodiment, there is a possibility of stopping at "7:77" (7.77 seconds remaining) (hereinafter, the "double" time at which there is a possibility of stopping may be referred to as a specific time. Strictly speaking. In the present embodiment, it stops at "07:77" (this display mode is also assumed to be "double eyes"). In addition, if the specific time is configured to have multiple types of time set as the initial state, the remaining number of seconds that may stop regardless of which time is selected is the "specific time". is set (as in the above example, if any of "15:00", "20:00", and "25:00" is selected as the initial state, "7:77" is meet the conditions).

The change speed (the countdown speed in this embodiment) of the time image 20 (the value indicated by the time image 20) in the timer effect is basically at the specified speed. In this embodiment, the specified speed is the same as the real-time change speed. However, the change speed of the time image 20 may differ from the prescribed speed. In the following description, a period in which the changing speed of the time image 20 is the specified speed while the timer effect is being executed (countdown is being executed) is defined as a normal period, and a period in which the changing speed of the time image 20 is the defined speed is called a special period (see FIG. 18(a)).

The special period includes a high-speed period in which the change speed of the temporal image 20 is higher than the specified speed (that is, higher than the real-time change speed), and a high-speed period that is lower than the specified speed (that is, the real-time change speed). ) and the low speed period are set (see FIG. 18(a)). Note that the change speed of the time image 20 in each of the high-speed period and the low-speed period may be constant, or may change (increase or decrease). If the latter is adopted, the rate of change will fluctuate within a range higher than the specified speed during the high-speed period, and the rate of change will fluctuate within a range lower than the specified speed during the low-speed period. . In a timer effect in which a double eye stop effect may occur (in the case of a "flashing" that suggests the possibility of a double eye stop effect occurring), the timer effect includes a high speed period and a low speed period. assumed. Specifically, it is as follows.

The high speed period and the low speed period are set in a state before the time image 20 reaches the specific time. Also, the high speed period is set first, followed by the low speed period. In this embodiment, the high-speed period starts after the display of the time image 20 (display of the remaining time) reaches "12:00", and the display of the time image 20 (display of the remaining time) is "9:00". After that, the low speed period starts. That is, the high-speed period is from 12:00 to 9:00 when the time image 20 is displayed, and the low-speed period is from 9:00 to 7:77 ( See FIG. 18(a)).

After that, when the double eye stop effect occurs, the time image 20 stops at "7:77" (see FIG. 18(b-1)). After that, an effect to congratulate the player (an effect to congratulate the transition to the special game state) is executed. On the other hand, when the double eye stop effect does not occur, the time image 20 does not stop at "7:77" (see FIG. 18(b-2)), and the countdown continues at the prescribed speed from "7:76". (after that, it is considered a normal period). Note that even if the double eye stop effect does not occur, there is a possibility that a special event will occur when the time image 20 times up. In other words, when an event that is advantageous to the player occurs, it may be notified by double eye stop effect, or may be notified as a result of the time image 20 being timed up.

In this way, when the (value of) the time image 20 approaches the specific time, a low speed period is set in which the change in the time image 20 is lower than in the normal period. It is suggested that there is a possibility of stopping at (double eyes) (a "promotion" of double eyes stop production occurs). In other words, it is possible to give the player the impression that the time will stop at zero.

However, there may be a case where the time image 20 does not stop at a specific time (double eye) and the countdown continues (a case where the double eye stop effect does not occur). , the point in time when the time is up is later than the player's initial plan (assumed). Therefore, as described below, in the present embodiment, the high speed period is provided before the low speed period, and the delay in the countdown due to the low speed period is compensated for (offset) by the high speed period. .

In the present embodiment, if the initial state (initial value) of the time image 20 is the same, the normal period until the time expires (when the high speed period and the low speed period are not set), the high speed period and the low speed period are set. When the speed period is set, the time (real time) required from the initial state to the time up is the same regardless of the speed period. That is, for example, if the initial state is "15:00", the time (real time) required from the initial state until the time is up is 15 seconds regardless of whether the high speed period and the low speed period are set. In order to achieve this, when a high-speed period and a low-speed period are set, the time required for the special period including the high-speed period and the low-speed period is assumed to be a normal period even during the special period. It is assumed to be the same as the time required. In the above example, if the period from "12:00" to "7:77" is the normal period, it takes 4.23 seconds (see FIG. 19(a)). , when the period is a special period, T1 is the time required for the high-speed period from '12:00' to '9:00', and '9:00' to '7:77'. Assuming that the time required for the low speed period to elapse is T2, it is set so that T1+T2=4.23 seconds (see FIG. 19(b)). In short, by making it a high-speed period (than when it is assumed to be a normal period), it is "earlier time" and by making it a low-speed period (than when it is assumed to be a normal period) ) By offsetting the "delayed time", the time required from "12:00" to "7:77" when the special period is set is the same as when the normal period is set. They are made to be the same (see FIG. 19).

However, this does not mean that the "advanced time" due to the high-speed period and the "delayed time" due to the low-speed period may not be completely matched. Even in this way, the degree of "advancement" or "delay" in the change of the time image 20 due to setting one of the high speed period and the low speed period is reduced by the other.

As described above, the timer effect in the present embodiment is interesting because the speed of change of the time image 20 may differ from the normal speed (specified speed) (a special period may be set). be.

Also, as the special period, a high-speed period in which the change speed is higher than usual and a low-speed period in which the change speed is lower than usual are set. is offset, so the time required for time up (in the case where the high speed period and low speed period are set but the double eye stop effect does not occur) is (high speed period and low speed period are set not) is the same as when a normal period is set.

In addition, when executing an effect (double stop effect) indicating that an event advantageous to the player occurs by stopping the time image 20 at a specific time (double eyes), the time image 20 changes ( Since the countdown) slows down, it is possible to clearly indicate that the time image 20 may stop at a certain time.

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

○Specific example 3-1
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the specific time is "double eyes", but the time set as the specific time can be changed as appropriate. Stopping at "double eyes" is easy to understand as a mode indicating that an event advantageous to the player will occur, but it may be a stop effect that can be stopped at other times.

○Specific example 3-2
A configuration in which the range of the high-speed period and the range of the low-speed period can be changed may be employed. It should be noted that the term "range" used herein refers to the range of change of the time image 20 for which each period is set. For example, in the above embodiment, the high speed period is from 12:00 to 9:00 when the time image 20 is displayed, and the low speed period is from 9:00 to 7:77. Although it has been explained that the configuration is the speed period (see FIGS. 18 and 20(a)), in addition to this, the display of the time image 20 is high until the display changes from "13:00" to "10:00". A pattern in which the low-speed period is from "10:00" to "7:77" (see FIG. 20(b)), or other patterns may occur.

In the case of this example, the size of the range of the high-speed period and the low-speed period may indicate the probability of occurrence of the stop effect (double eye stop effect). For example, the low-speed period is a period in which a "flashing" indicating that a stop effect may occur is executed. The setting is such that the probability of occurrence of a stop effect, which is an event advantageous to the player, is high (in the example shown in FIG. 20, the setting of (b) is higher than that of (a). ) can be considered.

○ Specific example 3-3
In the above embodiment, it was explained that both the high speed period and the low speed period are set in one timer effect, but only one of the high speed period and the low speed period may be set. good too. For example, the high speed period is not set, and only the low speed period is set before reaching the specific time. Even in this way, the effect of "encouragement" indicating that the stop effect may occur is exhibited.

However, in the case of this example, when the normal period is set through the timer effect (when neither the high speed period nor the low speed period is set), the timing to reach the end time (time up) is There is the problem of being early or late. However, since there is no rule that the elapsed time indicated by the timer effect is purely for the purpose of effect and must be the same as the actual time, if the above problem is allowed to occur, This example may be used.

○ Specific example 3-4
In the above embodiment, the low-speed period is set after the high-speed period, and the time image 20 may stop at a specific time after the low-speed period. A configuration in which a period is set may be used.

For example, the low-speed period is from 9:00 to 7:77 when the time image 20 is displayed. After that, when the double stop effect that the time image 20 stops at "7:77" (specific time) occurs, the timer effect ends (the effect to congratulate the transition to the special game state is executed). On the other hand, when the stop effect is not generated, the period from "7:77" to "6:00" is the high speed period (see FIG. 21). As in the above embodiment, the time required for the special period including the preceding low speed period and the subsequent high speed period is assumed to be the same as the time required assuming that the special period was also a normal period. good. As a result, the "lag" that occurred during the previous low speed period will be offset by the high speed period after the specified time.

4) Special effect The gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment can execute a special effect (see FIG. 22(c)). The special effects are effects that are executed during the jackpot game, and when special conditions (details will be described later) are met, a special image (hereinafter, the image may be referred to as a special image) is displayed in the display area 911. This is what is output. A special piece of music that matches the special video may be output from the speaker.

Two conditions are set as conditions for the occurrence of a special effect: an image acquisition condition (first condition) (see FIG. 22(a)) and a consecutive chance condition (second condition) (see FIG. 22(b)). . In other words, the special effect is generated only when both the image acquisition condition and the consecutive-chan condition are satisfied (it is not generated when one or both of the conditions are not satisfied). In this embodiment, after satisfying both the image acquisition condition and the consecutive chance condition, the special performance is executed in the first special big win (including the special big win acquired after winning the small win) in the big win game.

The image acquisition condition is a condition dependent on the effect image 40 to be displayed when a predetermined display condition is satisfied. As the effect image 40, a plurality of types of images (the modes are different enough to distinguish different types from the viewpoint of the player) are provided. 42 (see FIG. 23(a)). In this embodiment, two or more types of effect images 40 belonging to the special effect image 41 and two or more types of effect images 40 belonging to the normal effect image 42 are set. Specifically, the various effect images 40 represent characters different from each other (one of eight types of characters A to H), and two types of effect images 40 representing character A and character B are shown. A special effect image 41 is used, and six types of effect images 40 representing other characters are used as normal effect images 42.例文帳に追加

It is assumed that the image acquisition condition is established when all types of special effect images 41 are displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, the image acquisition condition is satisfied when the effect image 40 of character A and character B is displayed (see FIG. 22(a)). The establishment of the image acquisition condition has nothing to do with the display of the normal effect image 42 (only the display of the special effect image 41 is related to the image acquisition condition). No matter how many normal effect images 42 are displayed, the image acquisition condition is not satisfied. Further, the image acquisition condition may be established by displaying some of the special effect images 41 out of all types.

Display conditions can be set from various viewpoints. In this embodiment, the effect image 40 is displayed when winning the image lottery that is triggered by winning the special jackpot (see FIG. 23(b)). In addition, the jackpot includes a jackpot obtained after winning a small prize. That is, the image lottery is executed both when the big win is won and when the small win is won. When the image lottery is won, one of the effect images 40 that have not yet been displayed is selected (selected by lottery), and the effect image 40 is displayed. That is, two or more of the same type of effect images 40 are never displayed. When a reset condition, which will be described later, is established, the history of the displayed effect image 40 is reset. That is, when a certain type of effect image 40 is displayed, the same type of effect image 40 is not displayed unless the reset condition is satisfied.

The player cannot arbitrarily select the effect image 40 to be displayed. All types of effect images 40 (effect images 40 that have not yet been displayed) have the same probability of being displayed when the display condition is satisfied. That is, the display conditions (probability of being displayed) are the same for both the special effect image 41 and the normal effect image 42 .

The continuous chan condition is a condition that is determined to be satisfied when the number of consecutive chans reaches a specific number (a state that is not satisfied when the number is less than the specific number) (see FIG. 22(b)). It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the specific number of times is merely internally counted, and is not clearly indicated to the player. Consecutive chance is the number of jackpots (including jackpots via small wins) obtained without transitioning to the normal game state (low probability, low base state). In the present embodiment, when the special jackpot is won, the game state after the jackpot game ends becomes the special game state, so as long as the special jackpot continues to be won, the consecutive chances will continue (normal jackpot is won). With this as an opportunity, the consecutive chan will end). Assuming that the acquisition (occurrence) of a special jackpot is a specific event, the specific event is established when the number of occurrences of the specific event reaches the specific number of times. When shifting to the normal game state (when winning a normal jackpot), the specific number of times is reset (to 0). In other words, shifting to a specific game state (getting a normal jackpot) is set as a reset condition. Note that the specific number of times is also reset by turning the power OFF/ON. That is, power OFF/ON is also one of the reset conditions. Further, when the reset condition is established, the history of the effect image 40 (the effect image 40 that has already been displayed) is also reset. In other words, in a state where the display condition has not been met even once after the reset condition is met, there is a possibility that all types of effect images 40 will be displayed.

It should be noted that the game characteristics of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment are merely an example, and the number of consecutive wins can be determined based on the same idea in a so-called probability variable loop machine, an ST machine, or the like. That is, the number of jackpots obtained without transitioning to the normal game state (low probability, low base state) corresponds to the number of consecutive wins. When a so-called time saving state (low probability, high base state) is installed, the time saving state is usually not included in the normal game state. In other words, the number of consecutive wins includes the jackpot won in the time saving state.

In this embodiment, the initial value (default number) of the specific number of times is set to "15". That is, when the number of consecutive chances reaches at least 15 times, the consecutive chance condition is established. However, the specific number of times may change. In this embodiment, when the normal effect image 42 is displayed, the specific number of times is decreased. Specifically, the specified number of times is set to decrease by "1" by displaying a kind of normal effect image 42 (see FIG. 22(d)). In this embodiment, since six types of normal effect images 42 are set, the specific number of times is reduced by "6" at maximum. For example, when all types of normal effect images 42 are displayed, the specific number of times is 9, and the consecutive chance condition is established when the consecutive chance number reaches nine times. Assuming that the initial value of the specific number of times is Ni (Ni=15 in this embodiment), the number of consecutive wins at the present time is Nr, and the number of types of normal effect images 42 displayed at the present time is Ns, "Ni<Nr+Ns ” is a situation in which the continuous-chang condition is not satisfied, and a situation in “Ni≦Nr+Ns” is a situation in which the continuous-chang condition is satisfied.

Since the initial value of the specific number of times (15 times in this embodiment) is smaller than the number of types of normal effect images 42 (6 types in this embodiment), even if all types of effect images 40 are displayed, The specific number of times is never equal to 0. In other words, no matter how many normal effect images 42 are displayed, the continuous winning condition will not be established in a situation where no jackpot is won. It should be noted that "continuous chance" generally corresponds to winning two or more consecutive jackpots without transitioning to the normal game state, so "the initial value of the specific number of times - the number of types of normal effect images 42 ≧2”.

As described above, in this embodiment, two conditions are set as the conditions for generating a special effect: the image acquisition condition (first condition) and the consecutive chance condition (second condition) that can be established by displaying the special effect image 41. However, when the normal effect image 42 that does not participate in the establishment of the image acquisition condition is displayed, the hurdles for clearing the consecutive chance condition are set to be lowered, so the normal effect image 42 is not acquired. A decrease in interest due to becoming meaningful is suppressed.

Specific examples of improvement, modification, and realization of the above-mentioned special effects will be described below. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of items described using the following specific examples are applied.

○Specific example 4-1
In the above embodiment, the number of occurrences of the specific event is the so-called number of consecutive wins (the number of jackpots won continuously without transitioning to the normal game state) (the second condition is that the number of consecutive wins reaches a specific number Although the above description has been made with respect to the condition that the specific event is satisfied, other events may be set as the number of occurrences of the specific event. For example, instead of the number of consecutive wins, the number of jackpots won on the same day may be set as the number of occurrences of the specific event. In other words, the power is turned off/on as a reset condition, and the total number of jackpots obtained after the power is turned on is the number of occurrences of a specific event. Also, instead of all jackpots being included in the specific event, only some of the jackpots may be included in the specific event. For example, in a configuration where multiple types of jackpots with different numbers of rounds (number of unit games) are set, jackpots with a certain number of rounds or more are included in the specific event, but other jackpots are not included in the specific event ( Conversely, jackpots with a certain number of rounds or less are included in the specific event, but other jackpots are not included in the specific event).

Also, an event other than winning a jackpot may be set as a specific event. For example, it is assumed that a mini-game prompting the player to operate the operating means 92 such as the push button 921 (see FIG. 1) occurs during a variation effect or a jackpot game. Then, it is configured such that the fact that the score of the mini-game reaches the threshold is set as the establishment of the second condition. By displaying the normal effect image 42, the threshold is lowered, and the hurdle for satisfying the second condition is lowered.

○Specific example 4-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the specific number of times is reduced by "1" by displaying a type of normal effect image 42, but the specific number of times may be reduced by "2" or more.

For example, it is assumed that the specific number of reductions differs depending on the type of normal effect image 42 . In line with the above embodiment, of the normal effect images 42 representing any of the characters C to H, the normal effect images 42 of the characters C to F have the specific number reduced by "1" when displayed. However, when the normal effect images 42 of the characters G and H are displayed, the specific number of times is reduced by "2" (see FIG. 24). By doing so, it is possible to realize a game property in which the values for the player are different among the plurality of types of normal effect images 42 .

As another example, it is assumed that the specific number of reductions is determined by a lottery executed when the normal effect image 42 is displayed. For example, the number of decrements in the specific number of times is set to any one of "1" to "3", and any one of "1" to "3" is determined by a lottery executed when the normal effect image 42 is displayed. shall be selected as the decreasing number.

○Specific example 4-3
The initial value of the specific number of times is set to be variable rather than constant. For example, when a special jackpot is won (when a first jackpot is won in terms of the number of consecutive wins), the initial value for the specific number of times is determined by lottery. If the initial value of the specific number of times is constant, the ``sum of the number of consecutive chances and the number of normal effect images 42 displayed'' that satisfies the second condition (continuous chance condition) is always constant, and the timing of the second condition becomes constant. Since it can be predicted, the initial value is made different each time so that the timing at which the second condition is satisfied cannot be predicted.

○Specific example 4-4
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the specific number of times is reduced by displaying the normal effect image 42 (the specific number of times is not reduced by displaying the special effect image 41), but by displaying the special effect image 41 Also, the specific number of times is reduced. That is, the display of the special effect image 41 acts on both the first condition (image acquisition condition) and the second condition (continuous chance condition) (brings an effect that brings about the establishment of both conditions).

By doing so, the difference between the value of displaying the normal effect image 42 and the value of displaying the special effect image 41 can be increased. In other words, the display of the normal effect image 42 brings about the effect of bringing the second condition (consecutive chance condition) closer to fulfillment, while the display of the special effect image 41 brings about the first condition (image acquisition condition) and the second condition. Because it will bring the effect of getting closer to the establishment of the condition (continuous chan condition)

○ Specific example 4-5
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the normal effect image 42 and the special effect image 41 are displayed at the same probability, but one of the normal effect image 42 and the special effect image 41 is more likely to be displayed than the other. be set. That is, the probability that a certain type of normal effect image 42 (a type of normal effect image 42 that has not yet been displayed) is displayed when the display condition is satisfied and a certain type of special effect image 41 (a type that has not yet been displayed) The probability that the special effect image 41) is displayed is set differently.

Preferably, the setting is such that the probability of displaying the special effect image 41 is lower than that of the normal effect image 42 . The first condition (image acquisition condition) is a condition governing whether or not the display situation of the special effect image 41 is established. and On the other hand, the second condition (consecutive chance condition) is basically a condition in which the number of consecutive chances is important, and is a condition that is not necessarily satisfied even if all types of normal effect images 42 are displayed. The normal effect image 42 may be easily displayed.

5) Production mode (mode change production)
It is assumed that a plurality of production modes (the name "mode" is merely an example and may be called a stage or the like) are prepared. The production mode determines the style of production executed during the fluctuation production in the special game state and the special big win (including via small win) obtained in the special game state during the big win game. In this embodiment, three kinds of production modes X to Z are prepared as production modes, and at least one of the three modes is set during the special game state. Which type of effect mode is set has nothing to do with the payout of balls (a direct profit for the player), but the displayed image or the like will differ depending on the type of the effect mode. In this embodiment, a mode display image 45 (for example, an image including characters such as “○○ mode”) (see FIG. 25) indicating the set production mode is displayed in the display area 911 .

When a special jackpot is obtained in a special game state, an item (displayed in the display area 911) that is a profit in production (not a profit related to the ball output) is given to the player. there is a possibility. In this embodiment, ten types of items A to J are set as items (see FIG. 26). Winning a special jackpot in a special game state means that so-called consecutive wins occur. Basically, the more the number of consecutive wins, the more the number of types of the item. In other words, the effect of increasing the number of types of items has the effect of showing the player that they are repeating consecutive chances (the player will be challenged to acquire a lot of items, and the taste of the game will be improved). to do). By shifting to the normal game state (getting a normal jackpot), the acquired items (item history) are reset. In this embodiment, an effect is executed in which an item is awarded during a jackpot game (during a special jackpot round). In addition, when a special jackpot is won, it may be set so that one item is always given, or it is not always given (whether or not an item is given, and the number of items to be given The type may be determined by lottery). This embodiment adopts the latter setting.

At least some of the plurality of types of items can be obtained only when a specific mode is set among the plurality of types of presentation modes. Specifically, there is a possibility that items A to C can be obtained regardless of which of the multiple production modes is set, and items D to F are obtained when production mode X is set. (Cannot be obtained when production modes Y and Z are set), and two types of items G and H can only be obtained when production mode Y is set (production mode X , Z cannot be obtained), and a type of Item I can only be obtained when production mode Z is set (cannot be obtained when production modes X and Y are set). (see FIG. 26(a)). If a "dependent effect" is a effect that can occur if a certain effect mode is set, but does not occur if another effect mode is not set, you will acquire items D to F. The effect can be said to be a dependent effect (mode X-dependent effect) on the condition that the effect mode X is set, and the effect to acquire each of the items G and H is conditional on the effect mode Y being set. It can be said that the effect of acquiring item I is a dependent effect (mode Z-dependent effect) on the condition that effect mode Z is set. It can be said that the effect of obtaining items A to C is a non-dependent effect that does not depend on the type of effect mode that is set. A configuration in which such a non-dependent effect is not set may be adopted. In other words, all effects may be dependent effects associated with one of the effect modes.

Item J is acquired (displayed) on the condition that all other items (items A to I) are acquired (see FIG. 26(b)). In other words, it can be said that the effect for obtaining the item J is a effect (special effect) that can occur on the condition that the mode X dependent effect, the mode Y dependent effect, and the mode Z dependent effect occur. If the dependent effect required for the occurrence of the special effect (acquisition of item J) is defined as "object dependent effect", all mode X dependent effects, mode Y dependent effects, and mode Z dependent effects (effects to acquire items D to I ) can be said to be object-dependent production. As described above, each of the mode X-dependent effect, the mode Y-dependent effect, and the mode Z-dependent effect is an effect that does not occur unless the corresponding effect mode (any of the effect modes X to Z) is set. It can be said that the special effect for obtaining J is a effect that does not occur as long as the same effect mode is set (unless all of the effect modes X to Z are set).

In at least one of the changing performance in the special game state and the special jackpot game, the display area 911 displays already acquired items (produced performance). The items are displayed roughly divided into "non-dependent effects" and "dependent effects". In addition, the "dependent effect" is displayed separately for each corresponding effect mode. In this embodiment (see FIG. 25), the left side of the display area 911 displays the already obtained items A to C, which are the “non-dependent effects”. On the other hand, on the right side of the display area 911, the items D to I that are the "dependence effects" that have already been acquired are displayed. On the right side of the display area 911, items D to F that are "mode X dependent effects", items G and H that are "mode Y dependent effects", and item I that is "mode Z dependent effects" are displayed with each other. They are grouped together so that they can be distinguished from each other (with division images 48 that divide them). Areas where items that have not yet been obtained are displayed are blank, and when the corresponding item is obtained, an image showing the item is displayed so as to fill the blank. By doing this, it is possible to grasp the items that have already been acquired, and also to grasp the items that have not yet been acquired (the number of items).

It is preferable that a display that directly or indirectly indicates the corresponding production mode is associated with the location where each item is displayed. For example, characters including a name indicating the production mode X (“xx mode” in the example of FIG. 25) are displayed along with a portion where items D to F are displayed together, and items G and H are displayed together. Characters including a name indicating the effect mode Y ("△△ mode" in the example of FIG. 25) are displayed along with the location where the item I is displayed, and a name indicating the effect mode Z is attached along with the location where the item I is displayed ( In the example of FIG. 25, it is assumed that characters including "□□ mode") are displayed. By doing so, it becomes easier to grasp the relationship between the type of item (dependent effect) and the corresponding effect mode. Also, in the present embodiment, the display location of the item corresponding to the currently set production mode is emphasized compared to the other display locations (in the example of FIG. where the item appears is highlighted).

In this embodiment, after the end of the special jackpot game acquired in the special game state (after the end of the final round), the ending period of the so-called jackpot game (after the jackpot game, the first time after shifting to the special game state During the period before the production during fluctuation is started), a mode change production prompting the player to change the production mode may be executed. The mode change effect prompts a change from the currently set effect mode to another effect mode (change destination effect mode). In this embodiment, the player is urged to change a kind of effect mode, which is different from the currently set effect mode, as the change destination effect mode. A method of determining the destination effect mode will be described later.

The mode change effect in this embodiment includes a display prompting a change to the destination effect mode and a display prompting the operation of the operation means 92 (for example, push button 921) (see FIG. 1). For example, a display such as "Press the button to switch to XX mode" is displayed ("XX mode" indicates the destination effect mode) (see FIG. 27(c)). In the mode change effect, an operation effective period is set, and when the operation means 92 is operated during the operation effective period, the transition to the change destination effect mode is executed. That is, the special game state after the end of the jackpot game becomes the change destination production mode. On the other hand, when the operation means 92 is not operated during the valid operation period, the current presentation mode is maintained.

In addition, in this embodiment, the effect mode can be changed even if the mode change effect does not occur. That is, the occurrence of the mode change effect is not an essential condition for changing the effect mode. Any specific aspect of the change method of the production mode other than the mode change production may be used. For example, it is possible to change the production mode by operating a predetermined operating means 92 (for example, a cross key 922) (see FIG. 1) while the production during fluctuation is being executed.

The mode change effect is executed when the execution condition is satisfied. In other words, the mode change effect is not executed in a situation where the execution condition is not established. The execution condition is a condition that can be established by generating a dependent effect corresponding to a certain type of effect mode in a state in which a certain type of effect mode is set. In other words, if the dependent effect corresponding to the particular effect mode has not occurred at all, the execution condition is not satisfied and the mode change effect does not occur.

In this embodiment, the execution condition is established when all of the dependent effects corresponding to the certain type of effect mode are generated in a state where a certain type of effect mode is set. For example, when all of the items D, E, and F are acquired in the state where the production mode X is set, that is, when all three types of mode X dependent productions occur, the execution production is established. , After the execution condition is established, the mode change effect is executed in the first ending period. As an example, as shown in FIG. 27, a special jackpot is won with items D and F acquired (see FIG. 27(a)), and item E is won during the special jackpot game (during the round). It is assumed that an effect indicating that the game has been played has occurred (see FIG. 27(b)). In that case, the mode change effect is executed during the ending period of the jackpot game (see FIG. 27(c)).

A performance mode that is prompted to change as a destination performance mode in the mode change performance has the largest number of types of dependent performances that have not occurred among the corresponding dependent performances. For example, the mode change effect that occurred in the state where the dependent effects to acquire items D to F (all of the mode X dependent effects) occurred, the number of types of mode Y dependent effects that did not occur, The number of types of mode Z-dependent effects is compared, and the effect mode corresponding to the larger number is set as the change destination effect mode. Assuming that none of the dependent effects (mode Y dependent effects, mode Z dependent effects) other than the mode X dependent effects have occurred, the number of types of mode Y dependent effects that have not occurred is item G , and H, and the number of types of mode Z-dependent effects that have not occurred is one type of item I, so the number of types of mode Y-dependent effects is greater. Therefore, in the mode change effect, the effect mode Y is shown as the change destination effect mode (see FIG. 27(c)).

For example, after that, the transition to the production mode Y is executed, and when both of the dependent productions for acquiring the items G and H occur, the mode change production showing the production mode Z as the change destination production mode is executed. .

In addition, for the production mode other than the currently set production mode, if there are multiple production modes with the same number of types of dependent production that have not occurred, one of them is the destination production mode shown. For example, in a state where items D, E, and G have been acquired, if an effect for newly acquiring item F occurs, all of the mode X dependent effects have occurred, so the mode change effect is executed. In other words, the number of types of mode Y-dependent effects that have not occurred is one type of item H, and the number of types of mode Z-dependent effects that have not occurred is one type of item I, which are the same. In this case, one of the effect mode Y and the effect mode Z is indicated as the change destination effect mode. In this embodiment, each effect mode has a lower priority in the order of effect modes X, Y, and Z (the effect mode X is the highest), and there are a plurality of effect modes that are candidates for the change destination effect mode. , the one with the higher priority is actually shown as the destination effect mode. In the above example, since the production mode Y has a higher priority than the production mode Z, the production mode Y is shown as the change destination production mode. However, this is only an example. One production mode determined by lottery may be indicated as the change destination production mode. Also, all of the plurality of effect modes having the same number of types of dependent effects that have not occurred may be indicated as the change destination effect mode.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when an execution condition that can be established by generating a dependent effect corresponding to the currently set effect mode (obtaining an item) is established, the effect A mode change effect prompting a mode change is generated. Therefore, by continuing the same kind of production mode, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the dependent production corresponding to the different production mode does not occur (the item cannot be acquired).

In particular, in the present embodiment, the above execution condition is established when all types of dependent effects corresponding to a certain type of effect mode are generated in a state in which a certain type of effect mode is set. It is From the viewpoint of increasing the number of types of dependent effects that occur (the number of acquired items) (progressing the game of collecting items), the number of dependent effects that occur even if the certain type of effect mode is maintained. does not increase any more, and the mode change effect is executed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the destination effect mode to be changed in the mode change effect is the one that has the largest number of types of dependent effects that have not occurred among the corresponding dependent effects. If the player accordingly shifts to the production mode indicated as the destination production mode, the situation will shift to a situation where more dependent productions can occur (more items can be obtained). , it contributes to the progress of the game by increasing the number of types of dependent effects to be generated.

In addition, in the present embodiment, a special effect (effect of obtaining item J (see FIG. 26(b))) is set on the condition that an object-dependent effect (acquisition of items D to I) occurs. Therefore, as long as the same production mode is set, the special production is a production that does not occur (unless all of the production modes X to Z are set), that is, a production that does not occur unless the production mode is changed. I can say. As in the present embodiment, the mode change effect prompts the player to change to the effect mode corresponding to the dependent effect that has not occurred, thereby bringing the special effect closer to occurring. Where the game goal (goal) of "collecting items" is to obtain "item J", the mode change effect can be said to be a effect for guiding the player to the goal.

Hereinafter, specific examples of improvement, modification, embodiment, etc., of matters related to the production mode (mode change production) will be described. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of items described using the following specific examples are applied.

○Specific example 5-1
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the execution condition is established and the mode change effect is executed when all types of dependent effects corresponding to the currently set effect mode occur. The mode change effect may be executed even if the effect does not occur. However, the execution condition will not be satisfied in a state where no dependent effect corresponding to the currently set effect mode occurs (it is possible that at least one type of dependent effect corresponding to the currently set effect mode occurs). necessary for the establishment of the conditions). Note that the execution conditions may differ according to the type of presentation mode that is currently set.

For example, even if a configuration is adopted in which the execution condition is established and the mode change effect is executed when a part (one or more) of all types of dependent effects corresponding to the currently set effect mode occurs. good. Since the player does not necessarily change the mode even if the mode change performance occurs, the mode change is urged before all kinds of dependent performances occur. For example, when items D and E are acquired in the state where the production mode X is set (see FIG. 28(a)) (when two of the three types of mode X dependent production are executed) ( It is assumed that the mode change effect is executed (see FIG. 28(c)) assuming that the execution condition is satisfied in FIG. 28(b)).

As another example, the number of types of dependent effects corresponding to the currently set effect mode that have not been executed is less than the number of types of dependent effects that have not been executed among the dependent effects corresponding to other effect modes. This may be used as a trigger to execute the mode change effect. For example, when two of the three types of mode X dependent effects are executed in a state where the effect mode X is set (see FIG. 29(a)), the remaining mode X dependent effects are one type. In that case, if none of the mode Y-dependent effects (two types) corresponding to the effect mode Y are executed, the number of types of mode X-dependent effects that are not executed is equal to the mode Y-dependent effect that is not executed. (see FIG. 29(b)), the mode change effect is executed with the mode Y as the change destination effect mode (see FIG. 29(c)).

○Specific example 5-2
Although it was explained that the mode change effect in the above embodiment indicates a kind of effect mode different from the effect mode currently set as the change destination effect mode, the currently set as the change destination effect mode Two or more production modes different from the production mode may be displayed. In that case, the player may be allowed to select one of two or more change destination production modes, and a configuration may be adopted in which the selected production mode is selected.

It is preferable not to present the effect modes in which all the corresponding dependent effects are executed as options. For example, it is assumed that a mode change effect occurs in a state where the currently set effect mode is the effect mode Z (see FIG. 30(a)). If all types of mode X dependent effects are not being executed and all types of mode Y dependent effects are not being executed (see FIG. 30(b)), the effect mode X as the change destination effect mode And production mode Y is presented (see FIG. 30(c)). On the other hand, in the state where the currently set production mode is production mode Z (see FIG. 31(a)), all types of mode X dependent production are not executed, and all types of mode Y If the dependent effect is being executed (see FIG. 31(b)), the effect mode X is presented as the change destination effect mode, but the effect mode Y is not presented (see FIG. 31(c)). . By doing so, the transition to the effect mode corresponding to the dependent effect that has not been executed is encouraged.

○Specific example 5-3
As in the above embodiment, it is assumed that a non-dependent effect (in the above embodiment, the effect of obtaining items A to C) that can occur independently of the set effect mode is set. Based on this, all productions including dependent productions and non-dependent productions that can occur in the currently set production mode (that is, all productions that can occur in the currently set production mode; It is assumed that the execution condition is established when a For example, in the state where production mode Y is currently set (see FIG. 32(a)), not only two types of mode Y-dependent production (acquisition of items G and H) but also three types of non-dependent production (item A Acquisition of C), it is assumed that the execution condition is met (see FIG. 32(b)), and the mode change effect is executed (see FIG. 32(c)). On the other hand, even if all types of dependent effects corresponding to the currently set effect mode (see FIG. 33(a)) have occurred, if some types of non-dependent effects have not occurred (See FIG. 33(b)), even if the current production mode is maintained, it means that the non-dependent production that has not occurred can occur, so the change of the production mode is not prompted (the mode change production is not executed ) (see FIG. 33(c)).

Although not shown, even if some (predetermined number of effects) rather than all of the possible effects including dependent effects and non-dependent effects corresponding to the currently set effect mode occur The setting may be such that the execution condition can be satisfied. For example, in the state where production mode Y is set, there are five types of productions that combine two types of mode Y-dependent productions (acquisition of items G and H) and three types of non-dependent productions (acquisition of items A to C). is a production that can occur, the execution condition is established when four or more of the five productions that can be produced are executed.

○Specific example 5-4
Although the mode change effect has been executed, if the mode change is not executed (if the player does not operate the operation means 92 during the operation valid period), there is an opportunity to execute the next mode change effect (the above-mentioned execution In terms of the form, when the special jackpot game ending period) comes, the mode change effect (the effect of presenting the same effect mode as the mode change effect executed earlier as the change destination effect mode) is not executed. . For example, in the state where the production mode X is set, it is assumed that the mode change production is executed to present the production mode Y as the change destination production mode (see FIG. 34(a)). If the player does not follow this (if the operation means 92 is not operated), it is assumed that the player does not want to shift to the production mode Y (the player wants to maintain the production mode X). in the ending period of the next special jackpot game (however, limited to the case where the production mode X is maintained (see FIG. 34(b))), the same production mode Y is set as the change destination production mode. It is assumed that no change effect is executed (see FIG. 34(c)). In other words, if the production mode when the previous mode change production is executed and the type of the change destination production mode presented in the previous mode change production are the same, the same mode change production is continuously executed. set to not be To reduce the possibility of a player getting irritated, the continuous generation of mode change performance with the same content is prevented. In addition, as described in the above embodiment, since the effect mode can be changed without depending on the mode change effect, there is no problem even with the configuration as in this example.

It should be noted that, if it is assumed that the effect mode cannot be changed without going through the mode change effect, it is better not to use the configuration as in this example. There is a possibility that the mode change was not executed in the previous mode change effect (the operation means 92 was not operated) because of a mere oversight or the like, so the mode change effect with the same contents will be performed at the next opportunity. should be executed. This is because unless it is done in this way, the effect mode cannot be changed, and the state does not shift to a situation where a dependent effect that has not occurred can occur (items cannot be collected).

○ Specific example 5-5
At least part of the plurality of types of effect images 40 (normal effect image 42 and special effect image 41) described in "4) Special effect" above may be configured to be set as a dependent effect. That is, at least part of the plurality of types of effect images 40 may be displayed when a certain type of effect mode is set, but may not be displayed when another type of effect mode is set (" The effect of "displaying an item" may be replaced with the effect of "displaying the effect image 40" described in "4) Special effect" above).

6) Versalighter 6-1) Versalighter Contact Prevention Control The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a Versalighter 50 (see FIGS. 1 and 35). Since the VersaWriter itself is known, detailed description of its functions, actions, etc. will be omitted. The Versalighter 50 in this embodiment has a rotating driving portion 51 and a light emitting portion (LED) fixed to the driving portion 51 . As will be described later in detail, the Versalighter 50 in this embodiment is installed such that the surface (light emitting surface 52) of the drive section 51 to which the light emitting section is fixed faces backward.

The gaming machine 1 includes a door member 55 which is provided to be openable and closable with respect to the main body (casing) (see FIG. 1). Since the door member 55 and its opening/closing structure are well known, detailed description thereof will be omitted, but the door member 55 closes the game area 902 into which the game ball can enter (the area where the shot game ball flows down). It can be positioned at a closed position as a state and an open position as an open state (strictly, a state in which the door member 55 is not in the closed position is defined as an open state). When the game area 902 is in the closed state, the player (game clerk) cannot put his hand into the game area 902 . When the game area 902 is open, the player (game clerk) can put his or her hand into the game area 902 . Basically, in a normal state, the door member 55 is locked with respect to the main body at the closed position, and the key for releasing the lock is managed by the game clerk. It is not possible to position it at the open position (to open the game area 902).

The versa writer 50 is provided at a position that a player (game staff member) cannot touch when the game area 902 is in a closed state, and a player (game staff member) can touch it when the game area 902 is in an open state. there is Specifically, it is as follows. The Versalighter 50 is provided behind a game board 90 (a board to which game nails or the like are fixed on the front side) on which a game area 902 is constructed on the front side. The versa writers 50 (two provided) in this embodiment are positioned behind the lower part of the opening 901 (opening 901 for showing the display area 911) formed in the game board 90, and at least part of it (At least of the driving portion 51) overlaps the game board 90 in the front-rear direction. In this embodiment, a portion of the Versalighter 50 (drive unit 51) is located at a position visible through the opening 901 (see FIGS. 1 and 35. Note that the rough shape of the opening 901 is shown in FIG. dotted line).

The Versalighter 50 in this embodiment is provided with a light-emitting surface 52 on the rear side of the driving portion 51 . That is, light is emitted rearward (the light emission direction (optical axis) is rearward from a virtual plane perpendicular to the front-rear direction) (see FIG. 35(b-2). ). In this embodiment, there is provided a movable body 56 (effect member) capable of reciprocating between the original position (position shown in FIG. 1) and the effect position (position shown in FIG. 35). An effect using the Versawriter 50 is executed. The movable body 56 located at the original position is mostly covered with the upper side of the game board 90 (see FIG. 1). The effect position is a position below the original position, and by being positioned at the effect effect position, the movable body 56 can be visually recognized through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90 (see FIG. 35). The movable body 56 positioned at the effect position is positioned in front of the display area 911 and most of it overlaps the display area 911 .

At least a part of the front surface of the movable body 56 is a mirror surface (reflecting surface). Any technique may be used to construct the mirror surface. It is conceivable to form a mirror surface (silver-colored surface) on a base member by plating, vapor deposition, or the like. The movable body 56 positioned at the performance position is positioned behind the versa writer 50 when viewed in the front-rear direction. As described above, the Versalighter 50 emits light rearward, and the Versalighter 50 is driven after the movable body 56 is positioned at the performance position (the driving portion 51 is rotated to move the light emitting portion to a predetermined position). The image drawn by the Versalighter 50 (the afterimage of the light-emitting portion) is reflected by the mirror surface of the movable body 56 and is visible to the player (hereinafter, the movable body 56 and the Versalighter 50 are The effect used is sometimes called a driving effect) (see FIG. 35(b-1)). Strictly speaking, the Versalighter 50 is provided in such a manner as to illuminate the movable body 56 positioned at the rendering position like a spotlight. That is, the left and right versa writers 50 arranged below the opening 901 of the game board 90 are arranged so that their centers of rotation are directed upward in the width direction. In other words, the optical axis of the light emitted from the light emitting section (light emitting surface 52) is also approximately along the optical axis. Since the movable body 56 (mirror surface of the movable body 56) positioned at the performance position is positioned so as to overlap the optical axis, the light emitted from the Versalighter 50 (light-emitting portion) is reflected by the mirror surface and visually recognized by the player. It will be.

The drive effect can occur as part of the change effect during the normal game state. However, it does not deny that it occurs during the special game state. In this embodiment, the probability that the winning lottery result corresponding to the changing production will be a big hit is set higher when the driving production occurs in the changing production than when it does not occur. there is That is, the drive performance is a so-called chance-up performance.

When some kind of trouble (for example, ball clogging in the game area 902) occurs, the game clerk displaces the door member 55 from the closed position to the open position to open the game area 902, thereby solving the trouble. try. When trying to solve this kind of trouble or for some reason, while the game area 902 is in the closed state and the driving performance is being executed, the door member 55 is moved from the closed position to the open position, and the game area 902 is opened. It may be left open. In other words, there is a possibility that the game area 902 is opened while the Versalite 50 (driving portion 51) is being driven (rotated). In this embodiment, when the game area 902 is in the open state, there is a risk that a player or a game clerk may come into contact with the Versalighter 50 (drive unit 51). 36(a)), the game area 902 is opened (the door member 55 is no longer in the closed position) (see FIG. 36(b)). 51) is immediately stopped (see FIG. 36(c)). By doing so, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a player or a game clerk may be injured by touching the driven Versalighter 50 .

In particular, since the Versalighter 50 in this embodiment emits light backward (does not emit light toward the player side), the player may not notice its existence even during the driving effect. There is In other words, since the light (image) of the Versalighter 50 is indirectly visually recognized through the movable body 56, the player may mistakenly think that the movable body 56 itself is emitting light. Also, since the versa writer 50 is positioned behind the game board 90 so that at least a portion of it overlaps in the front-rear direction, it can be said that its presence is even less noticeable. Therefore, it can be said that the significance of immediately stopping the driving of the versalite 50 when the game area 902 is opened is extremely significant.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the movable body 56 positioned at the performance position for executing the driving performance does not return to the original position even when the game area 902 is opened, and maintains that state (Fig. 36(c)). This is because if the movable body 56 is displaced toward the original position, the player or the game staff may touch the movable body 56 and be injured.

Also, whether or not to generate a drive effect, which is a so-called chance-up effect, is determined at the time when the effect during fluctuation is started (whether or not to execute is determined based on the result of the lottery). It is decided to generate a drive effect in a certain change effect (target change effect), and the target change effect has already started (see FIG. 37(a)), but the drive effect should still be started. It is assumed that the point in time (the point at which the production starts) has not yet been reached. After that, when the game area 902 is in the open state at the start of the effect, the Versalighter 50 (driving unit 51) is not driven (the drive effect is not executed). That is, if the game area 902 is in the closed state at the start of the effect, the driving effect is executed as usual (see FIG. 37(b-1)), but if the game area 902 is in the open state, the player or the game clerk drives the versa writer. Since there is a risk of injury by touching 50, the driving effect should not be executed (see FIG. 37(b-2)). However, even if the game area 902 is in the open state at the start of the production, the production during fluctuation (the production other than the driving production) is continuously executed. That is, even if the game area 902 is in an open state, the entire effect during fluctuation is not stopped, but the driving effect is not executed (the effect during fluctuation except the effect during driving is executed ( For example, the image that should be displayed in the display area 911 during the driving effect is displayed as it is (see FIG. 37(b-2)))). Note that, in this embodiment, when the game area 902 is in the open state at the start of the effect, the movable body 56 is not displaced to the effect position (remains at the original position) (see FIG. 37(b-2). ).

6-2) Attention Image When the game area 902 is opened (when the door member 55 is not in the closed position), the attention image 58 is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 36 ( c), and in FIG. 37(b-2), the display of the caution image 58 is omitted for the sake of clarity). The caution image 58 includes a warning portion 581 that calls attention not to touch the Versalighter 50 (see FIG. 38). The attention-calling unit 581 may be in the mode of direct attention such as "Please be careful with the versalite" or in the mode of showing cautionary behavior such as "Please do not put your hands on the liquid crystal side". can be considered. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a player or a game clerk touches the versa writer 50 and is injured.

The attention image 58 also includes a position display portion 582 indicating the position where the Versawriter 50 is provided (see FIG. 38). In this embodiment, two versa writers 50 are provided on the left and right sides of the display area 911 , so arrows pointing to the two versa writers 50 are displayed as the position display portion 582 . By doing so, the possibility that a player or a game clerk touches the versa writer 50 and is injured is further reduced. In particular, since the Versalighter 50 in this embodiment emits light backward (does not emit light toward the player), the player may not notice its existence. Since it is located behind the game board 90 so that a part of it overlaps in the front-rear direction, it can be said that its existence is hardly noticed. Therefore, when the game area 902 is opened, it is significant to indicate the position by the attention image 58 .

Note that it is sufficient if the warning image 58 includes the attention calling portion 581, and the configuration may be such that the position display portion 582 is not included.

In this embodiment, the caution image 58 is displayed when the game area 902 is opened regardless of whether the versalite 50 is driven. By doing so, it is not necessary to decide whether or not to output the caution image 58 after determining whether or not the Versalighter 50 is being driven, thereby facilitating control. However, the caution image 58 is displayed only when the versa writer 50 is driven or when it is planned to be driven (when the variable effect in which the drive effect occurs is started), and is displayed otherwise. It may be configured not to

In this embodiment, the attention image 58 is displayed when the game area 902 is opened even while the effect during variation is being executed. When the opening state is set during the effect during fluctuation, the attention image 58 is displayed while the effect during change is continued. Concretely, the warning image 58 is displayed so as to be superimposed on the image of the effect during fluctuation being displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 38). The image layer that constitutes the attention image 58 is set in front of one or more image layers that constitute the video of the effect during variation (the image layer that constitutes the attention image 58 is set to the front). By doing so, the caution image 58 will not disappear no matter what effect during variation is being executed.

In this embodiment, the attention image 58 is displayed when the game area 902 is opened even when the effect during fluctuation is not executed (during the standby state). Note that the attention image 58 does not have to completely match what is displayed during the changing effect as long as it includes a configuration corresponding to the attention calling portion 581 and the position display portion 582 . However, since the versa writer 50 is not driven while the effect during variation is not being executed (the driving effect is not executed), the warning image 58 is not evaluated as not requiring attention. You may do so.

In this embodiment, the image is displayed even if the game area 902 is not in the open state (even if it is in the closed state) during the standby state, and is an image that calls attention different from the caution image 58. (hereinafter referred to as a standby image 59) is displayed. The standby image 59 is an image that is displayed when the game area 902 is in the closed state, and since there is no danger posed by the Versalighter 50 when the game area 902 is in the closed state, a portion calling attention to the Versalighter 50 (the above-described alert 581 and position display portion 582) are not included (see FIG. 39). The standby image 59 is intended to display a danger that exists even when the game area 902 is in a closed state. For example, a display to the effect that attention should be paid to projections present on the housing of the gaming machine 1 (projections provided at positions where the player can touch regardless of whether the gaming area 902 is closed). Also, a movable object provided in the housing of the game machine 1 (a movable object provided at a position where the player can touch regardless of whether the game area 902 is closed or not) should not be caught. A notice (not shown) shall be included.

6-3) Special Aspects of Drive Effect As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a drive effect using the Versalighter 50 (versalighter effect) as an effect that constitutes a variable effect during the normal game state. . A normal mode and a special mode are set as modes of the driving effect. The normal mode is the production as described above. That is, after the movable body 56 is positioned at the rendering position, the drive section 51 of the Versalighter 50 is driven (rotated) to cause the light emitting section (light emitting surface 52) to emit light (see FIG. 40(a)).

On the other hand, the special mode is an effect in which the movable body 56 is positioned at the effect position and the driving part 51 of the Versalighter 50 is driven (rotated), but the light emitting part (light emitting surface 52) does not emit light throughout the effect (Fig. 40(b)). Since the versalighter 50 does not emit light, the image output from the versalighter 50 is not displayed on the mirror surface (reflective surface) of the movable body 56 . In other words, the movable body 56 is in a state where it is visually recognized by the player as it is. The Versalighter is driven (rotated) by the driving section 51 to display an image with an afterimage effect. In other words, it can be said that there is no point in driving the drive unit 51 if the light emitting unit (light emitting surface 52) is not to emit light. The special mode is a special effect that makes the player feel uncomfortable with the situation that seems to be "meaningless".

Probability (big hit reliability) that the winning lottery result corresponding to the changing production will be a big win when a special mode driving performance occurs than when a normal mode driving performance occurs in the changing performance. is high. In other words, the occurrence of the special mode is more pleasing to the player than the normal mode. A setting may be made such that a big hit is determined when a special mode driving performance is generated.

In the present embodiment, the probability that the driving effect of the normal mode will occur is higher than the probability that the driving effect of the special mode will occur. That is, the ratio of the normal mode to the total driving performance is more than 50%. Preferably, the ratio of the normal mode to the total driving performance is more than 80%. By doing so, the normal mode of the driving effect is the "basic mode", and the special mode is the "irregular mode". As described above, the special mode is an effect in which the versawriter 50 (driving unit 51) is driven but the light emitting unit (light emitting surface 52) does not emit light. It is a production of a modest aspect. By making the occurrence frequency of such a special mode lower than that of the normal mode, the driving performance of the special mode becomes a performance of whether or not the player notices the occurrence (whether or not the player feels discomfort).

Although most of the versatile player 50 (driving unit 51) in the present embodiment is covered with the game board 90 (overlapping the game board 90 in the front-rear direction), a part of it is an opening formed in the game board 90. It is visible through 901 (overlaps opening 901 in the front-to-rear direction). Therefore, even when the driving effect of the special mode is generated, the driving portion 51 of the Versalighter 50 that is being driven can be visually recognized through the opening 901 . Therefore, it is not impossible for the player to notice that the special mode driving effect is occurring. However, since most of the versa writer 50 (driving unit 51) is still covered with the game board 90, it is assumed that there will be a certain number of players who do not notice that the special mode of driving performance is occurring.

In the present embodiment, the driving effect image 60 (see FIG. 40(a)) displayed in the display area 911 (the area not covered by the movable body 56) in the normal mode driving effect is also displayed in the special mode driving effect. is displayed (see FIG. 40(b)). By doing so, the difference between the normal mode and the special mode is not emphasized, and it becomes difficult to notice the occurrence of the special mode driving effect. Although not shown, on the contrary, in the driving effect of the special mode, the driving effect image 60 is set not to be displayed (in the normal mode and the special mode, the image mode of the area covered by the movable body 56 in the display area 911 is set). may be set differently). In this case, the difference between the normal mode and the special mode is emphasized, and it becomes easy to notice that the special mode driving effect is occurring.

Specific examples of improvement, modification, and realization of the matters related to the above-described VersaWriter 50 will be described below. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of items described using the following specific examples are applied.

○Specific example 6-1
Although it has been described that the Versalighter 50 in the above embodiment emits light backward (expresses an image on the mirror surface of the movable body 56), the same control is applied to the Versalighter 50 that emits light forward. (Control for stopping driving in the open state or control for caution image 58) may be performed. Similarly, the versa writer 50 in the above embodiment is positioned behind the game board 90, and at least a part of it overlaps the game board 90 in the front-rear direction, that is, at least a part of it is covered with the game board 90. has been described, the same control may be performed for the versatile writer 50 whose entirety is exposed (directly visible to the player).

However, if the light is emitted backward or at least part of it is covered with the game board 90 as in the above embodiment, the possibility that the existence of the Versalighter 50 will not be noticed increases. Therefore, it can be said that it is extremely important to perform control for reducing the risk as in the above embodiment.

○Specific example 6-2
The control executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment (control to stop driving in the open state and control related to the attention image 58) targets the Versalighter 50. However, movable objects other than the Versalighter 50, For example, the same control may be executed for a so-called movable accessory or the like. However, since the Versalighter 50 utilizes the afterimage effect, the driving speed of the driving section 51 is extremely high compared to the movable accessories, etc., and it can be said that there is a high risk of injury. It can be said that it is extremely important to perform control to reduce the risk as described above.

○Specific example 6-3
In the driving performance (normal mode, special mode) in the above embodiment, it was explained that the movable body 56 is positioned at the rendering position and the Versalighter 50 (drive unit 51) is driven. It may be a production that is not used. In other words, the image of the Versalighter 50 is not viewed through the movable body 56 (mirror surface), but the image of the Versalighter 50 can be viewed directly (light from the light emitting portion (light emitting surface 52) is emitted forward). ), the drive unit 51 of the Versalighter 50 is driven and light is emitted from the light emitting unit (light emitting surface 52) (an effect in which an image is output as it is). The drive unit 51 is driven, but the light emitting unit (light emitting surface 52) does not emit light.

However, when the image of the Versalighter 50 is visually recognized through the movable body 56 (mirror surface) as in the above embodiment, the movable body 56 is displaced from the original position to the performance position even during the drive performance of the special mode. Since it does so, an effect is produced in which the player sees it as a motion presentation of the movable body 56 . In other words, in the case of this example, there is a high risk that the player will misunderstand that the special aspect of the driving performance is due to a malfunction of the Versalighter 50. If the image is not directly visible), there is an advantage that there is little risk of misunderstanding that the VersaWriter 50 is out of order even in the special mode of driving performance.

○Specific example 6-4
In the above-described embodiment, the reliability of the jackpot is higher when the special mode driving effect (see FIG. 40(b)) occurs than when the normal mode driving effect (see FIG. 40(a)) occurs. Although it has been explained that the setting is high, the setting opposite to that, that is, when the special mode driving performance occurs (see FIG. 40(b)), the normal mode driving performance (see FIG. 40(a)) It may be set that the reliability of the big hit is higher when the occurs.

By emitting light from the light emitting portion (light emitting surface 52) of the Versalighter 50, the image of the Versalighter 50 is expressed on the mirror surface of the movable body 56 positioned at the rendering position. However, this means that the movable body 56 is in a glittering state. With this in mind, the normal mode is set to have a higher jackpot reliability than the special mode (the higher the jackpot reliability is when the movable body 56 is "conspicuous").

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.

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

○ Means 1-1
It comprises a predetermined area set as an event advantageous to the player for the entry of the game ball, and an effect executing means for executing a timer effect in which a time image that changes with the passage of time from the initial state is displayed. A gaming machine characterized in that, in the timer effect, the time image in the initial state is displayed when the game ball enters the predetermined area, and then the time image changes.
The game machine can execute an interesting timer effect in which a time image in an initial state is displayed when a game ball enters a predetermined area.

○ Means 1-2
The predetermined area is an area that is opened when the winning lottery result becomes a small hit, and is an area where entry of the game ball into the area is a condition for obtaining a big hit, and the timer effect is , The game machine according to means 1-1, wherein the game is executed during a jackpot game executed by the entry of a game ball into the predetermined area.
In this way, by setting the area that is the condition for winning the big win as a trigger for displaying the time image, the timer effect can be made to function as an effect executed during the big win game.

○ Means 1-3
A gaming machine according to means 1-1 or 1-2, characterized in that a plurality of said time images in said initial state may be displayed upon entry of a game ball into said predetermined area.
○ Means 1-4
When a plurality of time images in the initial state are displayed upon entry of a game ball into the predetermined area, the initial state of each time image is set to be different from each other, The game machine according to means 1-3, characterized in that the changes are started at the same time, and the time points at which the time images are timed up are different.
By doing so, it is possible to create a timer effect in which the "number of chances" for the player comes a plurality of times.

○ Means 1-5
The timer effect is triggered by the arrival of the end time of the time image, and the waiting time from when the game ball enters the predetermined area to when the time image starts to change is The game machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-4, characterized in that it is not constant.
Since the timing at which the game ball enters the predetermined area is indefinite, if the timer effect proceeds based on the entry time, the time-up time will vary. By doing so, it is possible to reduce variations in time-up timing.

○ Means 2-1
An effect execution means is provided for executing a timer effect leading to a result when the time image changing with the passage of time reaches the end time, and the timer effect is executed when the time image is before the end time. The game machine includes a predictive effect that is started when a predictive time is reached, and the result is suggested by a difference between the predictive time and the end time.
The gaming machine can execute an interesting timer presentation in which the result is indicated by the difference between the predictive time and the end time.

○ Means 2-2
The gaming machine according to means 2-1, wherein the greater the difference between the indication time and the end time, the higher the probability that an event advantageous to the player will occur as a result.
By doing so, the longer the predictive effect (the longer the “incitement”), the more likely the result will be.

○ Means 2-3
The gaming machine according to means 2-1 or 2-2, wherein the aspect of the predictive effect indicates the probability that an event advantageous to the player will occur as a result.
By suggesting the result not only by the length of the predictive performance but also by the mode of the predictive performance, an easy-to-understand timer performance is provided.

○ Means 2-4
The gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-3, wherein the timing of reaching the predictive time is not suggested in a state before the predictive effect is started.
By doing so, the timing at which the predictive effect is started cannot be predicted, and the predictive effect is suddenly generated.

○ Means 2-5
According to any one of means 2-1 to 2-3, the timing of reaching the predictive time is suggested by the aspect of the time image in a state before the predictive effect is started. game machine.
By doing so, it is possible to enjoy an effect while predicting the timing at which the predictive effect is started from the mode of the time image.

○ Means 3-1
An effect executing means for executing a timer effect in which a time image that changes with the passage of time is displayed, and the timer effect includes a normal period in which the speed of change of the time image is a predetermined specified speed; and a special period in which the change speed of the temporal image is different from the prescribed speed.
According to the gaming machine, it is possible to execute an interesting timer effect in which the change speed of the time image may differ from the normal speed (specified speed).

○ Means 3-2
The timer effect includes, as the special period, a high-speed period in which the speed of change of the time image is higher than the specified speed, and a low-speed period in which the speed of change of the time image is lower than the specified speed. The game machine according to the characteristic means 3-1.
By doing so, the degree of "advancement" or "delay" in the change of the time image due to setting one of the high speed period and the low speed period can be reduced by the other.

○ Means 3-3
Means 3-2 characterized in that the time required for the special period including the high speed period and the low speed period is the same as the time required when it is assumed that the special period is also the normal period. The gaming machine described in .
By doing this, assuming that the initial value of the time image (the value before the change starts) is the same, when the special period is set and when the special period is not set (timer effect The time required from the start of the change of the time image to the end of the time is the same.

○ Means 3-4
In the timer effect, when the time image reaches a specific time, an event advantageous to the player may occur. The gaming machine according to means 3-2 or 3-3, characterized in that it is set so as to reach .
By doing so, it is possible to clearly indicate to the player that there is a possibility that the temporal image will stop changing at a specific time.

○ Means 3-5
According to means 3-4, the timer effect is set as an event advantageous to the player that the time image reaches the specific time and the change of the time image stops. game machine.
In this way, the player wishes to stop changing the temporal image at a specific time.

○ Means 4-1
A special effect execution means for executing a special effect that can occur when both the first condition and the second condition are satisfied, and a effect image display means for displaying one of a plurality of types of effect images when the display condition is satisfied. wherein the plurality of types of effect images are classified into a special effect image and a normal effect image, the first condition is satisfied by displaying the special effect image, and the second condition is established when the number of occurrences of a specific event reaches a specific number of times, and the specific number of times decreases when the normal effect image is displayed.
According to the gaming machine, even if the normal effect image is displayed without the special effect image, a game effect is constructed in which the special effect is approaching the occurrence (the normal effect image is displayed). is not wasted).

○ Means 4-2
The gaming machine according to means 4-1 is characterized in that the specific number of times is set to decrease by 1 by displaying a type of normal effect image.
By doing so, the condition (second condition) necessary for the occurrence of the special effect becomes easy to understand.

○ Means 4-3
The effect image of the same type as the already displayed effect image is set so as not to be displayed until a predetermined reset condition is satisfied, and the number of types of the normal effect image is the initial value of the specific number of times. The gaming machine according to means 4-2, characterized by being less than.
By doing so, even if all types of normal effect images are displayed, the second condition is not necessarily satisfied (setting that the occurrence of a specific event is necessary for the second condition to be satisfied) ) can be done.

○ Means 4-4
As the game state, a normal game state and a special game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state are set, and the number of occurrences of the specific event is set to the special game state without shifting to the normal game state. The gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-3, wherein the winning number is the number of consecutive wins.
It is conceivable to set a so-called number of consecutive wins as the number of occurrences of the specific event.

○ Means 5-1
A mode setting means for setting one of a plurality of types of performance modes, a change performance execution means for executing a mode change performance for prompting a player to change the performance mode when an execution condition is satisfied, and a plurality of types of performance modes. a dependent effect execution means for executing a dependent effect that occurs if a certain type of the effect mode is set among the effect modes, but does not occur if the other effect modes are set, The gaming machine is characterized in that the execution condition is a condition that can be established by generating the dependent performance in a state in which a certain kind of performance mode is being executed.
According to the above-described gaming machine, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the type of dependent effects that occur is reduced and the interest in the game is reduced because the effect mode is not changed.

○ Means 5-2
The means 5-1 characterized in that the execution condition is satisfied by generating all kinds of the dependent effects corresponding to the effect mode in a state in which a certain effect mode is set. The game machine described.
When all types of dependent effects corresponding to a certain type of effect mode occur, in order to generate dependent effects corresponding to another type of effect mode, a mode change prompting transition to another type of effect mode. It is preferable that the performance is executed.

○ Means 5-3
The mode change effect is a effect that prompts a change from one of the effect modes as a change destination effect mode, and the dependence that has not occurred among the two or more types of the effect modes other than the currently set effect mode. The game machine according to means 5-1 or 5-2, wherein the mode having the largest number of types of effects is set as the destination effect mode.
By doing so, a situation in which many types of dependent effects occur is likely to occur.

○ Means 5-4
Two or more of the dependent effects are subject-dependent effects, and a special effect that can occur on condition that all the object-dependent effects occur is set, and unless the effect mode is changed, all the above effects are performed. The gaming machine according to any one of means 5-1 to 5-3, characterized in that the game machine is set so as not to generate an object-dependent effect.
In the case of the above configuration, the effect mode must be changed in order for the special effect to occur, so it can be said that it is significant to prompt the mode change when the execution condition is satisfied.

○ Means 6-1
A door member for closing or opening a game area into which game balls can enter, and a door member provided at a position where contact is impossible when the game area is in the closed state but can be contacted when the game area is in the open state. Triggered by detection of the fact that the game area is in the open state while the game area is in the closed state and the driving performance for driving the versa writer is being executed. and a versalighter control means for stopping the drive of the versalite.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to reduce the risk of injury caused by the Versalite.

○ Means 6-2
The drive effect is executed as part of the effect during fluctuation from when the decorative pattern starts to change until it stops in a mode indicating the result of the lottery, and the effect during change including the drive effect is executed. Means 6 characterized in that, even if it is determined that the driving performance is to be started, when the driving performance is to be started and the state is in the open state, the performance during variation is continued as it is but the Versalighter is not driven. - The gaming machine according to 1.
By doing so, it is possible to reduce the risk of injury caused by the Versalite while the during-variation effect is being executed.

○ Means 6-3
The game machine according to means 6-1 or 6-2, wherein the light emitting part of the versa writer emits light rearward.
If such a versalighter is provided, it is more likely that the player will not notice its existence. Therefore, it is important to prevent the versalighter from being driven when it is in the open state.

○ Means 6-4
A game board on which the game area is formed is provided on the front side, and the versa writer is arranged behind the game board so that at least a part thereof overlaps the game board in the front-rear direction. The gaming machine according to any one of means 6-1 to 6-3.
With such a configuration, there is a high possibility that the player will not notice the presence of the versalite hidden behind the game board, so it is important to prevent the versalite from being driven when the game board is in the open state.

○ Means 7-1
A door member for closing or opening a game area into which game balls can enter, and a door member provided at a position where contact is impossible when the game area is in the closed state but can be contacted when the game area is in the open state. and a display means for displaying a caution image for urging caution not to touch the versa writer when the game machine is in the open state.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to reduce the risk of injury caused by the Versalite.

○ Means 7-2
The gaming machine according to means 7-1, wherein the caution image includes a position display portion indicating the position where the versawriter is provided.
By doing so, the player can grasp the position where the versawriter is provided, so that it is possible to further reduce the risk of being injured by the versawriter.

○ Means 7-3
A success/failure lottery means for executing a success/failure lottery when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a performance execution means for executing a performance during variation from when the decorative pattern starts to change until it stops in a manner indicating the result of the success/failure lottery. Means 7-1 characterized in that, even when the opening state is set while the effect during fluctuation is being executed, the attention image is displayed while the effect during fluctuation is continued. Or the gaming machine according to means 7-2.
It is preferable to display a caution image when the open state is set even while the effect during variation is being executed.

○ Means 8-1
A versawriter having a drive unit and a light emitting unit fixed to the drive unit, and the above-mentioned versawriter is used as a production that constitutes a production during fluctuation from when the decorative pattern starts to change until it stops in a manner indicating the result of the lottery. and a performance executing means for executing a versalight performance, wherein the modes of the versalight performance include a normal mode in which the light emitting section emits light in a predetermined lighting pattern while driving the driving section, and a mode in which the driving section is driven. and a special mode in which the light-emitting portion is set to a non-light-emitting state through an effect.
A special aspect of the Versawriter performance that can be executed by the game machine is a novel and interesting performance in which only the drive unit is driven without manifesting the essential function of the Versawriter, which is to express an image with an afterimage effect.

○ Means 8-2
The light emitting section emits light rearward, and in both the normal mode and the special mode, when performing the Versalight effect, the effect member having a reflective surface on the front side is positioned behind the Versalight effect. The gaming machine according to means 8-1, characterized in that it is located in.
By doing so, in the normal aspect of the Versawriter effect, the effect member is colored with the image of the Versalighter (the image of the Versalighter is visually recognized through the effect member), and in the special mode of the Versalight effect, the effect member is colored. It becomes a form that can be visually recognized as it is.

○ Means 8-3
The probability that the winning lottery result corresponding to the changing production will win is higher when the special mode of the Versalight performance occurs than when the normal mode of the Versalight performance occurs in the changing performance. The gaming machine according to means 8-1 or 8-2, characterized in that the is high.
In this way, the driving part of the Versalight is driven, but the light emitting part is not emitting light, which is a situation that gives a sense of discomfort.

1 gaming machine 10 specific region 20 time image (21 to 23 first time image to third time image)
40 effect images (41 special effect images, 42 normal effect images)
45 Mode display image 48 Section image 50 Versa writer 51 Driving unit 52 Light emitting surface 55 Door member 56 Movable body (effect member)
58 Attention image 581 Attention calling part 582 Position display part 59 Waiting image 60 Driving effect image 70 Reserved pattern 80 Decoration pattern 90 Game board 901 Opening 902 Game area 904 Start area (904a first start area 904b second start area)
905 normal starting area 906 big winning area 91 display device 911 display area 92 operating means (921 push button, 921 cross key)

Claims (1)

special effect executing means for executing a special effect that can occur when both the first condition and the second condition are satisfied;
effect image display means for displaying one of a plurality of types of effect images when a display condition is satisfied;
with
The plurality of types of effect images are classified into special effect images and normal effect images,
The first condition is satisfied by displaying the special effect image,
The second condition is established when the number of occurrences of the specific event reaches a specific number of times,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific number of times is set to decrease by 1 by displaying a type of normal effect image .

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