JP7317412B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art A game machine provided with a plurality of types of presentation styles called stages is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). An image (style image) indicating the current stage may also be displayed.

JP 2021-194490 A

A problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of executing an interesting presentation using a style image.

The game machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, has a display means having a display area, and an effect during fluctuation from when the decorative pattern starts to change until it stops in a manner according to the result of the lottery. and an effect execution means for executing, wherein the variable effect has a different basic mode depending on which of a plurality of types of effect styles is set, and indicates the currently set effect style. By changing the style image to the suggestive image, it is possible to execute the style image change performance suggesting the probability that the lottery results will win.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is capable of executing interesting effects using style images.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is the figure which showed the decoration design and the reserved design which were displayed on the display area. It is a figure for demonstrating a game state (transition of a game state). FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an inserting image; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating specific production|presentation. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the specific effect of the no-change pattern (continuation of FIG. 5); FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the specific effect of the special change pattern (a continuation of FIG. 5); FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining timings at which an insert image is displayed and erased; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-1; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-3; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-4; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a specific example 1-5; It is a figure for demonstrating the aspect of a reserved design. It is a diagram showing an example of specific ready-to-win production (a case in which the pending design during fluctuation is in a special mode). FIG. 14 is a diagram (a continuation of FIG. 14(d-2)) for explaining the forced downgrading control; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-1; FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-2; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-3; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-4; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-5; FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a production style (stage) and a style image; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a style image change effect; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-1; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-2; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-3; FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining a specific example 3-3 (an example different from FIG. 25); FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-5; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining target image rendering; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-1; FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-4; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-5; FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-6; It is a figure for demonstrating countdown production. It is a figure for demonstrating numerical production (normal pattern, special pattern). FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-4; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-5;

1) Basic Configuration of Gaming Machine Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the term "image" includes not only still images but also moving images.

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

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

In such a 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.

Descriptions of components of the gaming machine 1 that are not related to the present invention, such as the frame of the gaming machine 1 and the lower and upper trays for storing game balls, will be omitted. For these, those having the same structure as known gaming machines can be applied.

The jackpot lottery is executed when a game ball enters the starting area 904 by winning lottery means provided on a control board (not shown). In this embodiment, as the starting area 904, a first starting area 904a (so-called "Special Figure 1" starting area) and a second starting area 904b (so-called "Special Figure 2" starting area) are provided. A numerical value (win/fail lottery information) is acquired from the random number source with the winning of the game ball to the starting area 904 as a trigger, and if the numerical value is the same as the predetermined jackpot numerical value, it is a big hit, and if it is different, it is lost. becomes. In this embodiment, notification of the lottery result is started in the order in which the numerical values are obtained. The received lottery information is stored in storage means provided on a control board (not shown) as pending information (strictly speaking, pre-variation pending information to be described later).

In the present embodiment, as the reserved design 70, the effect during fluctuation that informs the result of the lottery (from the start of the fluctuation of the decorative pattern 80 (decorative pattern group 80g) to the combination that indicates the result of the lottery until it stops completely, so-called Refers to the production during one fluctuation.Hereinafter, it may be simply referred to as "fluctuation" or "rotation") has started, but the notification of the lottery result has not been completed. (sometimes referred to as information) corresponding to the variable pending pattern 71 (symbol indicating the existence of the so-called "variable pending"), and the winning/failing lottery information (hereinafter referred to as Pre-variation pending design 72 corresponding to pre-variation pending information is displayed (see FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, the suspended design during fluctuation 71 is displayed larger than the reserved design before fluctuation 72, but both have the same basic form. Fundamental forms of the during-fluctuation reserved design 71 and the pre-variation reserved design 72 may be completely different. In addition, the variable pending design 71 (variable pending design) is not strictly "suspended" (suspended information), but is generally referred to as "the variable pending" (recognized as a type of suspension). is included in the concept of “suspension”. In addition, the order (so-called reservation “digestion order”) in which notification of the result of the lottery result corresponding to the pre-variation reserved design 72 is completed is earlier as it is located on the right.

An upper limit is set for the maximum number of pre-variation pending information to be stored. In this embodiment, the maximum number of storage of the first pre-variation hold information (special figure 1 hold) obtained by winning the first start area 904a is four, by winning the second start area 904b The maximum number of memories of the obtained second pre-change pending information (special figure 2 pending) is four. Therefore, with regard to the reserved design 70 corresponding to one of the special figures 1 and 2, there are cases where one fluctuation reserved design 71 and up to four pre-variation reserved designs 72 are displayed (see FIG. 2). . The pre-variation reserved design 72 is the first pre-variation reserved information (special figure 1 reserved) if the game ball should be shot aiming at the first start area 904a (normal game state described later). , and if the state (special game state described later) to shoot the game ball aiming at the second starting area 904b, the second pre-variation pending information (special figure 2 pending) is displayed as the pre-variable pending symbol 72 is set to Regardless of the game state, pre-variation reserved symbols 72 corresponding to both the first pre-variation suspended information and the second pre-variation suspended information stored in the storage means are displayed (up to eight pre-variation suspended symbols 72 is displayed).

In this embodiment, the player is notified of the winning or losing lottery result by combining the decorative symbols 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91, as in the known game machine. Specifically, the decorative pattern group 80g (left decorative pattern group 80gL, middle decorative pattern group 80gC, right decorative pattern group 80gR) including a plurality of kinds of decorative patterns 80 starts to change, and finally each decorative pattern group 80g. One decorative pattern 80 is selected from and stopped. When the jackpot is won, the combination of the decorative patterns 80 selected from each decorative pattern group 80g and stopped (the left decorative pattern 80L, the middle decorative pattern 80C, and the right decorative pattern 80R arranged from the left) is a predetermined combination (this In the embodiment, three sets of decorative patterns 80 of the same type are provided. In the case of losing, it becomes a combination other than that (other than the combination that becomes a jackpot). The decorative pattern 80 may be a combination of numbers and characters.

An image (a so-called “small pattern” or the like) showing various information may be displayed inconspicuously near the outer edge of the display area 911 (illustration of the image is omitted in each figure). The player can enjoy the game without being conscious of this type of image. That is, basically, it is possible to grasp the lottery result by looking at the decorative design 80 .

In this embodiment, a normal game state and a special game state are set as the game state (see FIG. 3). The special game state is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. The normal gaming state is a low probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and a low base state (low probability, no time saving) in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the starting area 904 . The special game state is a high-probability game state in which the probability of winning a big hit is high, and a high-base state (high probability/with short working hours) in which the game ball is likely to enter the starting area 904 . In the normal game state, the player shoots the game ball aiming at the first starting area 904a. In this embodiment, so-called "left-handed" is performed. The special game state shoots a game ball aiming at the second starting area 904b. In the present embodiment, so-called "right-handed hitting" is performed. The special game state is a state in which it is easy to win the open lottery of the second start area 904b triggered by the entry of the game ball into the normal start area 905, so the game ball can be relatively easily placed in the second start area 904b. Win a prize.

In this embodiment, after all jackpot games are completed, the game moves to a special game state. The special game state ends when the lottery result is lost for a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment). When the special game state ends, the normal game state is entered. If a jackpot is won before a predetermined number of consecutive losses after shifting to the special game state, the special game state is entered again (the count of the predetermined number of times is reset). In other words, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called ST machine, which is a condition for continuous winning that a jackpot is won before losing a predetermined number of times in a row after transitioning to the special game state. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified in the following description, the game characteristics (specs) are merely examples. For example, it may be a so-called variable probability loop machine. Moreover, it may be a V-variable machine. In addition, it may be a game machine (one-type/two-type mixed machine) in which a so-called small win is installed and a game ball enters a predetermined area when the small win is won to win a big win. In addition, a game state different from the normal game state and the special game state, for example, a low probability game state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and a high base state (low probability - It is good also as a structure with which the game state made into (time saving existence) was set.

A big winning game is executed when the winning lottery results result in a big winning. The jackpot game repeats a unit game in which the big winning area 906 (see FIG. 1; the big winning area 906 is normally closed) is opened until a predetermined closing condition is established. The closing condition is that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls win after the big winning area 906 is opened (winning condition) and that a predetermined time elapses after the big winning area 906 is opened (time condition). It is considered to be established by the establishment of either one of In this embodiment, if the game ball is continuously shot toward the big winning area 906 in the jackpot game, the winning condition is satisfied before the time condition is satisfied. That is, 10 game balls win the big winning area 906 in one unit game. A unit game is also called a round (game) or the like. The number of unit games (number of rounds) included in the jackpot game can be set as appropriate. In this embodiment, all jackpots are 10-round jackpots.

2) Hereinafter, effects (contents and control of effects) that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. It should be noted that a configuration in which only part of the effects, etc., described below can be executed may be employed. Also, in some of the drawings for explaining the effects and the like, the reserved design 70 and the decorative design 80 may be omitted.

2-1) Specific Effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute a specific effect (see FIGS. 5 to 7) as an effect that constitutes an effect during variation. In the explanation of the specific production below, the production during fluctuation including the specific production is subject to the production during fluctuation (target fluctuation), and the lottery result corresponding to the target fluctuation (the lottery result notified by the target fluctuation) is the target lottery result called. The specific effect in the present embodiment is a kind of ready-to-win effect (super reach effect), and after a video dedicated to the effect (effect video) is output, a video indicating that the player has reached a favorable situation is displayed. 6(b-1), FIG. 7(d-1)) or an unfavorable ending (FIG. 6(b-2), FIG. (See (d-2)) (Note that the advantageous ending of a specific effect includes a so-called reversal pattern in which an unfavorable ending is overturned once it appears). The player may be prompted to operate an operation means (see FIG. 1) such as a push button, and the operation may be used as a trigger to shift to the ending. The specific effect leads to an advantageous ending when the result of the target lottery is a jackpot, and leads to a disadvantageous ending when the result is a loss. The specific effect in the present embodiment is a so-called battle where a friendly character (indicated with "taste" in the drawing), which is a character on the player side, and an enemy character (indicated with "enemy" in the drawing) fight. A victory of the ally character (defeat of the enemy character) is regarded as an advantageous ending, and a defeat of the ally character (defeat of the enemy character) is regarded as a disadvantageous ending. The effect image output until the end of the specific reach effect is an image in which a friend character and an enemy character are fighting. In other words, the effect image can be said to be an image showing that the specific effect is progressing toward the end. The same effect image is output each time, except for the portion indicating the occurrence of a so-called chance-up. When the reserved pattern 70 and the decorative pattern 80 are displayed even during the specific effect, the reserved pattern 70 and the decorative pattern 80 are superimposed on the effect image.

In the specific effect, one of a plurality of types of insert images 15 (see FIG. 4) may be displayed at an intermediate stage before reaching the ending. In this embodiment, any one of the plurality of types of insertion images 15 is displayed without omission in the specific effect. However, a configuration in which a specific effect in which the insertion image 15 is not displayed may occur may be employed. In the present embodiment, as the plurality of types of insertion images 15, a first insertion image 151 (see FIG. 4(a)), a second insertion image 152 (see FIG. 4(b)), and a third insertion image, which are in different modes Three types of images 153 (see FIG. 4(c)) are provided. The specific aspect of each insert image 15 may be of any type. In the present embodiment, the various insertion images 15 are images in which teammate characters are enlarged and displayed, and background colors of the teammate characters are different from each other. Specifically, the first inserted image 151 has a “green” background, the second inserted image 152 has a “purple” background, and the third inserted image 153 has a “red” background. Although the details will be described later, the probability that the specific effect will lead to an advantageous ending, that is, the probability that the target success or failure lottery result will be a big win (so-called (jackpot) reliability) basically increases in this order (third inserted image 153 highest). A configuration may be provided in which an insert image 15 of a type that, when displayed, confirms a jackpot, is provided.

In this embodiment, one of the plurality of types of insertion images 15 is displayed immediately before the specific effect reaches its conclusion. Looking at the type of the inserted image 15, the player moves to the ending while feeling how much he/she can expect to reach an advantageous ending. In this embodiment, the insert image 15 is displayed in a part of the display area 911 so as to overlap in front of the effect image. Therefore, even if the insert image 15 is displayed, part of the effect video is displayed in a range where the insert image 15 does not overlap (an area in the display area 911 where the insert image 15 is not displayed) ( See FIG. 5(c), etc.). In other words, even when the insert image 15 is displayed, part of the effect image is visible.

A non-change pattern and a special change pattern can occur as the display pattern of the insertion image 15 in the specific effect. Each pattern will be described below. A state in which the effect image is displayed without displaying the insert image 15 is defined as a basic state. The non-change pattern changes from the basic state (see FIG. 5B) to a state in which some kind of insert image 15 is displayed (hereinafter, the state in which the insert image 15 is displayed is referred to as an "insertion state") (see FIG. 5B). 5(c)). After returning to the basic state after the insertion state (see FIGS. 5(d) and 6(a)), the ending (advantageous ending (see FIG. 6(b-1)) or unfavorable ending (see FIG. 6(b-2) See)). Thus, in the non-change pattern, the insertion image 15 is displayed only once (only one type) through a series of specific effects (displayed only once at the timing of FIG. 5(c)). Depending on the type of the inserted image 15 displayed here, the probability of reaching an advantageous ending (reliability of the big win of the result of the target lottery) differs. A favorable ending is obtained when the second inserted image 152 is displayed rather than the first inserted image 151, and when the third inserted image 153 is displayed rather than when the second inserted image 152 is displayed. There is a high probability that it will happen.

On the other hand, the special change pattern proceeds as follows. First, the basic state (see FIG. 5(b)) transitions to the inserted state (see FIG. 5(c)) in which a certain type of insert image 15 is displayed. After the inserted state, it returns to the basic state (see FIGS. 5(d) and 7(a)). Up to this point, the flow is the same as that of the non-change pattern. In other words, even in the case of a special change pattern, until this point, the player will be given a confidence indication by displaying a certain kind of insert image 15 in the same way as the non-change pattern (see FIG. 5 ( It seems that the reliability level suggestion) is made by the inserted image 15 displayed at the point of c).

In the special change pattern, after returning to the basic state, the insert image 15 is displayed again (see FIG. 7B). That is, after returning to the basic state, it shifts to the insertion state again. After returning to the basic state after the inserted state (see FIG. 6(c)), the ending (advantageous ending (see FIG. 7(d-1)) or unfavorable ending (see FIG. 7(d-2)) ). The inserted image 15 displayed earlier (inserted image 15 displayed at a prescribed timing) is referred to as an earlier inserted image 15a, and the inserted image 15 displayed later is referred to as a later inserted image 15b. Assuming that the displayed state is the previous insertion state and the state in which the subsequent insertion image 15b is displayed is the subsequent insertion state, the special change pattern is the basic state (see FIG. 5B) → the previous insertion image 15a. is displayed (see FIG. 5(c))→basic state (see FIGS. 5(d) and 7(a))→insertion state after the post-insertion image 15b is displayed (see FIG. 7 (b))→basic state (see FIG. 7(c))→end (see FIGS. 7(d-1) and (d-2)). Note that the non-change pattern is a basic state (see FIG. 5(b))→insertion state in which the insert image 15 is displayed (see FIG. 5(c))→basic state (FIGS. 5(d) and 6(a)). (see FIG. 6(b-1), (b-2)) → the ending (see FIGS. 6(b-1) and (b-2)) (the non-change pattern includes the previous insertion state, the subsequent insertion state, the previous insertion image 15a There is no concept such as a later insertion image 15b).

Here, in the special change pattern, the types of the first inserted image 15a (see FIG. 5(c)) and the later inserted image 15b (see FIG. 7(b)) are different. In this embodiment, the later inserted image 15b is made to have higher reliability than the earlier inserted image 15a. Therefore, in the present embodiment, either the first inserted image 151 or the second inserted image 152 can be displayed as the preceding inserted image 15a (see FIG. 5(c)) in the case of the special change pattern. Therefore, the third inset image 153 is never displayed (because the third inset image 153 has the highest reliability). From another point of view, if an insertion image 15 having a higher reliability than the third insertion image 153 is provided, the third insertion image 153 can be displayed as the previous insertion image 15a. be.

In the case of the special change pattern, either the second inserted image 152 or the third inserted image 153 can be displayed as the inserted image 15b (see FIG. 7B) after the first inserted image 151. It is never displayed (because the first inset 151 has the lowest confidence). The type of the inserted image 15 displayed later as the inserted image 15b suggests the probability of an advantageous ending (reliability of the big win of the target lottery result). The probability of an advantageous ending is higher when the third inserted image 153 is displayed than when the second inserted image 152 is displayed as the subsequent inserted image 15b. In the present embodiment, the previous inserted image 15a displayed in the special change pattern is a "provisional" one (a "pseudo" one), and the degree of reliability is determined by the type of the subsequently displayed inserted image 15b. will be suggested.

Considering that any of the first to third insertion images 151 to 153 can be displayed as the insertion image 15 (insertion image 15 displayed once) suggesting the reliability in the non-change pattern, A special change pattern in which the first insertion image 151 is not displayed as the suggested subsequent insertion image 15b is a so-called chance-up pattern (the non-change pattern is the “default” and the special change pattern is the “chance-up”). Yes). When a specific effect occurs, it is preferable to set the probability that it will be a "default" non-changing pattern higher than the probability that it will be a "chance up" special changing pattern. In the present embodiment, when the specific effect occurs, the probability of it being the non-changing pattern is 90% or more. Therefore, when a specific effect occurs, most of them are non-changing patterns, and it is rare for a player to come into contact with special changing patterns.

As described above, the specific effect in the present embodiment suggests the probability of an advantageous ending (reliability of the target win/loss lottery result) depending on the type of the inserted image 15 . It is well known that the image suggesting the reliability is changed to suggest that the reliability has increased. is displayed (previous insertion state) (see FIG. 5(c)), it temporarily returns to the basic state (see FIG. 5(d) and FIG. 7(a)). The player feels that the type of image 15 does not change. In other words, there is a probability that the player will feel that the display of the inserted image 15 is finished and the type of the inserted image 15 does not change (the previous inserted image 15a is the final indication of reliability) as long as the player returns to the basic state. Since it is expensive, the transition to a state (later insertion state) in which a different type of insertion image 15 (later insertion image 15b) is displayed after that is a presentation form that surprises the player (who does not expect the change). be able to.

The timing at which the insertion image 15 is displayed and the timing at which it is erased in the non-change pattern and special change pattern may be set as follows. In any pattern, these timings are controlled based on the effect image. In other words, it is assumed that one frame of the effect image (same part of the effect image) is output at the same timing (see FIG. 8(a)). In other words, it is assumed that the points in time when the progress of the effect images are the same are the same timing.

The timing at which the insertion image 15 is displayed in the non-change pattern (transition from the basic state to the insertion state) and the timing at which the previous insertion image 15a is displayed in the special change pattern (transition from the basic state to the previous insertion state) ) timings match (timing T1 in FIG. 8). In other words, regardless of whether it is a non-changing pattern (see FIG. 8(b-1)) or a special changing pattern (see FIG. 8(b-2)), the effect video progresses to a point in time. , the insert image 15 is displayed. In other words, it is impossible to distinguish between the non-change pattern and the special change pattern depending on the display timing of the insertion image 15 .

Also, the timing of erasing the inserted image 15 with the non-change pattern (returning from the inserted state to the basic state) and the timing of erasing the preceding inserted image 15a with the special changing pattern (returning from the previously inserted state to the basic state) ) are matched (timing T2 in FIG. 8). In other words, the portion (one frame) of the effect image displayed at the time when the insertion state ends with the non-change pattern and the portion (one frame) of the effect image displayed at the time when the previous insertion state ends with the special change pattern. The location (one frame) of the effect video is the same (the image (one frame) representing the same scene is displayed). Because of this configuration, even if it becomes a special change pattern, it is indistinguishable from the non-change pattern at the point in time (timing T2) when the previous insertion image 15a is erased. For example, if a player has touched a non-changing pattern but has never touched a special changing pattern, the insert image 15 (previous insert image 15a) is displayed even if the special changing pattern is used. is erased and the game returns to the basic state, it should be expected that it will go straight to the end, so the state where the inserted image 15 (later inserted image 15b) is displayed again (later inserted state). This becomes a surprise event that the player does not expect.

In the case of the non-changing pattern, after the insertion image 15 is erased (after the timing T2 in FIG. 8), the basic state ends (see FIGS. 8A and 8B-1). . In the case of the special change pattern, after the preceding inserting image 15a is erased (after timing T2 in FIG. 8), the succeeding inserting image 15b is displayed at timing T3, and timing T4 is displayed. , the subsequent inserting image 15b is erased. After being erased, it returns to the basic state and ends (see FIGS. 8(a) and 8(b-2)).

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

○ Specific example 1-1
As the display pattern of the inserting image 15 in the specific effect, a configuration is adopted in which a direct change pattern can occur. The direct change pattern is similar to the special change pattern in that the type of the inserted image 15 once displayed changes (changes from the previous inserted image 15a to the later inserted image 15b). If the type of the inserting image 15 does not change in a series of specific effects is defined as a non-changing pattern, and if the type of the inserting image 15 that changes is defined as a changing pattern, the concept included in the changing pattern is the special changing pattern described in the above embodiment, and the present invention. It means that there is a direct change pattern explained in the example.

The direct change pattern transitions from the basic state (see FIG. 9(a)) to the previous inserted state where the previous inserted image 15a is displayed (see FIG. 9(b)). After that, without returning to the basic state, it shifts to the insertion state after the subsequent insertion image 15b is displayed (see FIG. 9(c)). The special change pattern and the direct change pattern differ depending on whether or not there is a basic state between the previous insertion state and the subsequent insertion state. It is preferable that the probability of occurrence of the direct change pattern (probability of occurrence of the pattern in one specific effect) be higher than the probability of occurrence of the special change pattern. In other words, it is preferable to set the probability that the direct variation pattern is in contact with the special variation pattern higher than the special variation pattern.

By enabling such a direct change pattern to occur, a player who comes into contact with the direct change pattern can change from one type of insertion image 15 to another when the type of the insertion image 15 changes in a specific effect. It is highly probable that the change to image 15 will occur directly (occurring without an interval). In such a situation, when a special change pattern occurs in another specific effect, the state in which a certain type of inserted image 15 (previous inserted image 15a) is displayed (previous inserted state) returns to the basic state. Therefore, it is highly probable that the player will feel that the insert image 15 does not change. It will greatly betray one's predictions. In other words, the existence of the direct change pattern can be a game characteristic that contributes to further increasing the surprise of the player when the special change pattern occurs.

○ Specific example 1-2
It has been described that the special change pattern in the above embodiment returns to the basic state after the subsequent insertion state in which the subsequent insertion image 15b is displayed, and then transitions to the ending. It may be configured to move to the ending without returning to . Since the change in the inserted image 15 is shown to the player by displaying the inserted image 15b later, it may be assumed that there is no need to return to the basic state, and the game may proceed to the ending as it is.

○ Specific example 1-3
When comparing cases in which the type of the inserted image 15 displayed with the non-changed pattern and the type of the inserted image 15b after being displayed with the special changed pattern are the same, the latter is higher than the former. Set the reliability level. When the second inserted image 152 is displayed with the non-change pattern and when the first inserted image 151 is changed to the second inserted image 152 (the later inserted image 15b) with the special changed pattern, the final The displayed inserted image 15 is the same as the second inserted image 152, but the special change pattern is set to have higher reliability than the non-change pattern (in the example shown in FIG. 10, the former is 20% confidence, the latter 35% confidence). In addition, when the third inserted image 153 is displayed with the non-change pattern, and when the first inserted image 151 or the second inserted image 152 (preceding inserted image 15a) is displayed with the special changed pattern, the third inserted image 153 (rear 15b), the finally displayed inserted image 15 is the same as the third inserted image 153, but the special changed pattern is more reliable than the non-changed pattern. Assume a certain setting (in the example shown in FIG. 10, the former has a reliability of 50% and the latter has a reliability of 75%).

By doing so, the case where a certain kind of inserted image 15 is displayed as a result of the change of the inserted image 15 (special change pattern) is better than the case where a certain kind of inserted image 15 is displayed from the beginning. This is an effect form that is more advantageous for the player than (non-changing pattern).

○ Specific example 1-4
In the special change pattern, even if the type of the later inserted image 15b is the same, if the type of the earlier inserted image 15a is different, the reliability is set to be different. For example, in the configuration in which three types of insertion images 151 to 153 are provided as the insertion images 15 as in the above embodiment, the first insertion image 15a is the first insertion image 151, and the subsequent insertion image 151 is the first insertion image 151. There is a special change pattern in which the image 15b is the third inserted image 153, and a special change pattern in which the first inserted image 15a is the second inserted image 152 and the later inserted image 15b is the third inserted image 153. It is assumed that the reliability is set to be different from the case of occurrence (see FIG. 11). In other words, both are the same in that the third inserted image 153 is displayed as the later inserted image 15b, but differ in what is displayed as the earlier inserted image 15a, so that the reliability is different. .

In the case of this example, the greater the difference in reliability between the first inserted image 15a and the later inserted image 15b (difference in reliability when displayed when the pattern is unchanged), the higher the reliability. good. In the above example, the first inserted image 151 is the first inserted image 151, and the third inserted image 153 is the later inserted image 15b. is the second inserted image 152 and the later inserted image 15b is the third inserted image 153 (the example shown in FIG. 11 is the former is 80% reliable and the latter is 50% reliable). In this manner, the greater the degree of reliability increased by the change from the previous inserting image 15a to the later inserting image 15b, the more advantageous it is for the player.

○ Specific example 1-5
In the above embodiment, the inserting images 15 (the second inserting image 152 and the third inserting image 153) that can be displayed as the later inserting image 15b in the special changing pattern can also be displayed in the non-changing pattern. As explained above, what is displayed as the later insertion image 15b in the special change pattern is a "dedicated special image" that is not displayed in the non-change pattern (hereinafter referred to as the special insertion image 15S). ) configuration. For example, in the above embodiment, the first inserted image 151 is "green," the second inserted image 152 is "purple," and the third inserted image 153 is "red." A special insertion image 15S of "gold" which is different in form from any of the images 15 is displayed as a subsequent insertion image 15b (see FIG. 12(d)). In this way, when a special change pattern occurs, the special insertion image 15S, which is not displayed in the non-change pattern, is displayed, so that the occurrence of the special change pattern can be more clearly recognized by the player. will be shown in In the case of this example, the third inserted image 153 (which is the most reliable of the inserted images 15 that can be displayed in the unchanged pattern) is used as the previous inserted image 15a (see FIG. 12B). image) can be displayed. This is because even if the third inserting image 153 is displayed as the previous inserting image 15a, the third inserting image 153 can be changed to the special inserting image 15S.

In the case of this example, regardless of the type of the inserted image 15 displayed with the non-changing pattern, it is preferable that the special changing pattern has higher reliability than the non-changing pattern. As described above, the special change pattern displays a special image (special insertion image 15S) that is not displayed in the non-change pattern. Playability (the special inserted image 15S functions as a special image that suggests that the reliability is higher than any of the first inserted image 151 to the third inserted image 153). It should be noted that, when a special change pattern occurs, a setting may be made such that a big hit is decided. In other words, the special insertion image 15S may be set to function as a premium image that confirms the big win.

2-2) Forced Downgrading Control In this embodiment, the aspect of the reserved design 70 indicates the reliability of the lottery results corresponding to the reserved design 70 . As modes in which the reserved symbol 70 can be, one or more types of normal modes 70n and one or more types of special modes 70s are set (see FIG. 13). Incidentally, the configuration itself in which the reliability is suggested by such a mode of the reserved symbol 70 is well known, so it will be briefly described below. The normal mode 70n is the normal state of the reserved symbol 70. FIG. That is, the reserved symbol 70 has the highest probability of being in the normal mode 70n. The special mode 70s is a mode that suggests that the corresponding win/loss lottery result has a higher probability (higher reliability) than the case of the normal mode 70n. In this embodiment, three special modes 71s, 72s, and 73s are provided as the special mode 70s, and the reliability increases in this order (the third special mode 73s highest). A special aspect 70s for confirming a big win may be provided in which it is confirmed that the corresponding lottery results will result in a big win. However, in the case where such a special mode 70s of confirming the big hit is provided, if the floating pending symbol 71 becomes the special mode 70s of confirming the big win, the forced downgrading control, which will be described in detail later, is executed. never be Depending on the so-called stage (mode), the specific modes of the normal mode 70n and the special mode 70s may be changed (the normal mode 70n and the special mode 70s may be provided according to the stage (mode). ). In the present embodiment, the normal mode 70n is "white", the first special mode 71s is "blue", the second special mode 72s is "green", and the third special mode 73s is "red" (in the drawings, special The color of the aspect 70s is indicated by letters, and the normal aspect 70n is blank). The state of the pending symbol 70 can also generate a known pending change effect that changes in the direction of increasing reliability (the forced downgrading control, which will be described later in detail, is a change in the direction of decreasing reliability, so to speak, not included in the pending change effect). In the present embodiment, both the pending pattern during fluctuation 71 and the reserved pattern before fluctuation 72 can be the normal mode 70n and the special mode 70s.

A specific reach effect can occur as a effect that constitutes the effect during fluctuation. In the description of the forced downgrade control below, the changing effect including the specific reach effect is referred to as the target changing effect, and the winning lottery result corresponding to the target changing effect is called the target winning lottery result. It should be noted that a plurality of types of effects may occur as the specific ready-to-win effect. The specific reach effect is an advantageous ending (see FIG. 14 (c-1)) in which an image indicating that the situation is advantageous to the player is displayed, or an ending in the case where the advantageous ending is not reached. This leads to an unfavorable ending (see FIG. 14(c-2)) in which an image indicating that the player is in a disadvantageous situation is displayed. When the specific ready-to-win effect leads to an advantageous ending, it is determined that the result of the target lottery is a big win (see FIG. 14(d-1)). When the specific ready-to-win effect leads to a disadvantageous ending, it is determined that the target success/fail lottery result is lost (see FIG. 15(b)), except for the case where a reverse effect described later occurs. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, simply referring to an unfavorable ending means a case in which a reverse effect does not occur (a case in which the target lottery results are lost). Any specific aspect of the specific reach effect may be used. In the specific ready-to-reach effect in this embodiment, a predetermined character challenges a mission (see FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b)). is a disadvantageous ending (see FIG. 14(c-2)). In addition, it is conceivable that a battle effect in which a character on the player side fights a character on the enemy side may be set as a specific reach effect.

When the specific ready-to-win effect is executed, there is a case where forced downgrading control is executed for the pending pattern 71 during fluctuation. The forced downgrading control will be described below. Forced subordination is
(1) Before the specific reach effect reaches the end (before the advantageous ending / unfavorable ending is found), the variable pending pattern 71 is a special mode 70s (in this embodiment, the first special mode 71s to the third special mode 73s and (2) that the specific reach effect leads to a disadvantageous ending. That is, it is not executed when the variable pending design 71 is not in the special mode 70s (normal mode 70n) before the specific reach effect reaches the end (in the first place, the variable pending design 71 cannot be "downgraded"). However, it is not executed when the specific reach effect leads to an advantageous ending.

The pending change effect (different from the pending downgrade control) that changes the mode of the pending pattern 70 only causes a change in the direction of increasing the reliability, so when the specific ready-to-win effect is started, when it is in the special mode 70s satisfies the condition (condition (1) above) that the suspended design during fluctuation 71 is in the special mode 70s before the specific ready-to-win effect reaches the end. Further, although not shown, in the present embodiment, the pending change effect can occur even during the specific ready-to-win effect. Therefore, even if the variable pending design 71 is in the normal mode 70n at the start of the specific reach performance, the result of the pending change performance for the variable pending design 71 during the specific reach performance (before reaching the end). , The suspended design during fluctuation 71 may become a special mode 70s (meeting the above condition (1) in the middle of the specific reach effect).

If the result of the target lottery is a loss, the specific ready-to-win effect leads to a disadvantageous ending. In other words, the unfavorable ending in which an image indicating that the unfavorable ending has been reached is displayed in the state where the variable pending pattern 71 is in the special mode 70s (see FIG. 14 (b)) (see FIG. 14 (c-2)) It will be. In addition, in this embodiment, even when the image indicating that the unfavorable ending has been reached is displayed, the suspended design during fluctuation 71 in the special mode 70s is displayed (.

After that, the scene switching image 20 is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 14(d-2)). In the state where the scene switching image 20 is displayed, the suspended design during fluctuation 71 is not displayed. In this embodiment, when the scene switching image 20 is displayed, the pre-variation reserved design 72 is not displayed. It should be noted that displaying the pending number or the like in a small size near the outer edge of the display area 911 while the scene switching image 20 is being displayed does not correspond to the display of the pending pattern 70 . In other words, the non-display of the reserved design 70 (variable reserved design 71, variable reserved design 71) referred to here means that the reserved design 70 that is the target of the pending change effect is not displayed, and is conspicuous to the player. It does not refer to the display/non-display of items that are displayed in a small size so as not to be visible (hereinafter, the same applies to the display/non-display of the reserved design 70). The scene switching image 20 may take any specific form. In this embodiment, a solid black image is displayed in the entire display area 911 as the scene switching image 20 . The time for which the scene switching image 20 is displayed is about one second.

After the scene switching image 20 is erased, the three decorative patterns 80 forming a combination indicating that the target lottery results are lost are in a pseudo-stopped state (see FIG. 15(a)). Note that the pseudo-stop means a state in which although the game is not completely stopped, it appears to the player to be stopped (for example, a state in which the game is slightly swaying). In this embodiment, since the specific ready-to-win effect is the ready-to-win effect, the three decorative patterns 80 are simulated in a combination of reach-off (two of the three are the same type of decorative pattern 80 and one is a different decorative pattern 80). in a stopped state. After that, the three decorative patterns 80 are completely stopped (see FIG. 15(b)). The "complete stop" means that the effect during object change ends. If there is pre-variation pending information (pre-variation pending pattern 72), after the target change production (target change) is completed, the next change production (next change) will be started in succession ( See FIG. 15(c)). Although not shown, if there is no pre-variation pending information (pre-variation pending symbol 72), the next start winning will trigger the next during-variation production (next variation). In this way, the period from when the scene switching image 20 is erased to when the target variation ends can be said to be a waiting period in preparation for the start of the next variation. the last period that includes the time point (also the terminal period). Therefore, during the standby period, an image of the same kind as the background image 29 displayed at the start of the variation (an image identical to the player) is displayed as the background of the three decorative symbols 80 (decorative symbols 80 constituting the reach-lost combination). (Note that the illustration of the background image 29 is omitted in some drawings). In this embodiment, the length of the standby period is also set to about one second.

Here, in the waiting period, the mode of the pending pattern 71 during fluctuation is set to the normal mode 70n (see FIG. 15(a)). In other words, the variable suspended pattern 71, which was in the special mode 70s before the scene switching image 20 was displayed, is "downgraded" to the normal mode 70n in the waiting period after the scene switching image 20 is erased. (Reliability is changing in the direction of declining). In other words, before the specific ready-to-win effect reaches the end, the variable suspended design 71 was in the special mode 70s, but at the end of the target variable performance (when the variable suspended design 71 is erased) , the suspended design during fluctuation 71 is controlled to be in the normal mode 70n (see FIG. 15(b)). This is forced downgrading control.

The reason for such forced downgrading control is as follows. The fact that the floating pending symbol 71 becomes the special mode 70s means that the player can expect that the target success or failure lottery result will be a big hit more than when it is in the normal mode 70n (when it is normal). expects that the specific reach production will lead to an advantageous ending. However, if the specific ready-to-reach effect leads to a disadvantageous ending contrary to the expectation, the player will be disappointed. (in the state of FIG. 15(a), the floating pending pattern 71 of the special mode 70s is displayed), the player who sees it may be further depressed (irritated). (There is a risk of increasing frustration by recognizing (remembering) that the special mode 70s suspension was displayed but it did not become a big hit). In order to prevent such a situation, after reaching a failure ending, the changing reserved pattern 71 is forcibly downgraded to the normal mode 70n by forced downgrading control, and the changing reserved pattern 71 of the special mode 70s is forcibly downgraded. is displayed so as not to remind the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, even when forced downgrading control is performed, the state in which the variable pending design 71 of the special mode 70s is displayed and the state in which the variable pending design 71 of the normal mode 70n is displayed. In between, there is a state in which the pending pattern 71 during fluctuation is not displayed (state in which the scene switching image 20 is displayed) (see FIG. 14(d-2)). Therefore, it is not a control (effect) showing that the pending pattern 71 during fluctuation directly changes from the special mode 70s to the normal mode 70n. That is, it is a control in which the suspended pattern 71 during fluctuation is set to the normal mode 70n so as not to be conspicuous.

In the following, specific examples in which the items related to the above-mentioned forced downgrading control are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be described. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are combined and applied.

○ Specific example 2-1
described in the above embodiment,
(1) Before the specific reach effect reaches the end, the variable pending pattern 71 is a special mode 70s (2) The specific reach effect leads to a disadvantageous ending Even if the two conditions are satisfied, the compulsory The configuration is such that the downgrade control may not be executed. Specifically, when the target winning lottery result is a jackpot, the forced downgrading control is not executed.

In the specific ready-to-win production, when an advantageous ending is reached, it is determined that the result of the target lottery is a jackpot. On the other hand, if an unfavorable ending is reached, basically (in most cases) the result of the target success or failure lottery is lost, but a reversal effect that reverses the unfavorable ending occurs and the target success or failure It is assumed that there is a case where it is announced that the lottery result is a jackpot (see FIG. 16(d)). In short, an unfavorable ending without a reversal effect (ordinary unfavorable ending) is set as a "loss", and a disadvantageous ending with a reversal effect (special unfavorable ending) is set as a "jackpot". This type of reversal effect itself is known, and various forms of reversal effects have been proposed, so detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the reversal effect, after the scene switching image 20 (see FIG. 16(b)) is erased, the ready-to-win lost combination in the pseudo-stopped state is displayed together with the variable holding pattern 71 (see FIG. 16(c)). (see FIG. 16(d)). After the reversal performance is started, a winning combination indicating that the target winning/failure lottery result is a big win is displayed (displayed in a completely stopped state), and the target changing performance ends.

Although the above conditions (1) and (2) are satisfied, if the target success/failure lottery result is a big win (that is, if a reversal effect occurs), the forced downgrade control is not executed (Fig. 16(a)). (c)). As described above, the forced downgrading control is executed to prevent the player from being further discouraged when he/she sees the variable pending pattern 71 of the special mode 70s regarding the fact that the result of the target win/fail lottery is lost. Therefore, it can be said that there is no need to execute the forced downgrade control even when the reversal effect occurs and the result of the target lottery is a big hit. In addition, in this case, before the specific reach effect reaches the end, the variable pending pattern 71 is the special mode 70s (the above condition (1) is satisfied), and the specific reach effect ends in failure. When it reaches (when the condition of (2) above is satisfied), after the scene switching image 20 (see FIG. 16(b)) is erased, the pending pattern 71 during fluctuation is changed to the special mode 70s instead of the normal mode 70n If there is (in the state shown in FIG. 16(c)), a reversal effect will occur (see FIG. 16(d)). In other words, a player who knows such a "rule" will know in advance whether or not the reversal effect will occur by paying attention to the mode of the variable pending design 71 after the scene switching image 20 is erased. It becomes a production form that can be done.

It should be noted that even when the forced downgrading control is executed, it may be configured such that the reversal effect can occur. In this case, after the scene changeover image 20 is erased, even if the changing pending pattern 71 is in the normal mode 70n, the reverse performance is generated and the result of the target lottery is a big win. There are expectations for the possibility of being notified.

○ Specific example 2-2
A configuration is adopted in which not all of the multiple types of special modes 70s are subject to forced downgrading control (the other part is not subject to forced downgrading control). Specifically, among the multiple types of special modes 70s, some of them counted from those with the highest reliability are special modes 70s that are subject to forced downgrading control (hereinafter referred to as target special modes), but other is a special mode 70s that is not subject to forced downgrading control (hereinafter referred to as a non-target special mode).

For example, as in the above embodiment, when three types of special modes 70s, ie, the first special mode 71s to the third special mode 73s, are provided, the third special mode 73s is the target special mode, but the first special mode 73s is the target special mode. The mode 71s and the second special mode 72s are configured as non-target special modes. In this case, when the variable pending design 71 is the third special mode 73s, if the specific reach effect leads to a disadvantageous ending, the forced downgrade control is executed (at the end of the target variation The reserved design 71 is in the normal mode 70n) (See FIG. 17 (a) → (b) → (c-2)), but when the floating reserved design 71 is the first special mode 71s or the second special mode 72s , Even if the specific reach effect leads to a disadvantageous ending, the forced downgrading control is not executed (at the end of the target fluctuation, the pending design 71 during fluctuation is in the first special mode 71s or the second special mode 72s) (Fig. 17 ( a) → (b) → (c-1) reference).

Forced downgrade control is intended to prevent further disappointment of the player due to the fact that the target lottery result is lost (the specific reach effect has led to an unfavorable ending). If the mode 70s is displayed, the player will not be so disappointed (the player will be greatly disappointed if the special mode 70s with relatively high reliability is displayed). It is also conceivable to do something like From this point of view, it is necessary to fully consider which special modes 70s will cause the player to be greatly disappointed when they lose (lead to an unfavorable ending), along with the reliability of the various special modes 70s. If the player thinks that even the second special mode 72s (green) can greatly disappoint the player, it is possible that not only the third special mode 73s but also the second special mode 72s are subject special modes. Just do it.

○ Specific example 2-3
described in the above embodiment,
(1) Before the specific reach effect reaches the end, the variable pending design 71 is a special mode 70s (2) When the specific reach effect leads to a disadvantageous ending When the two conditions are met, After reaching an unfavorable ending (see FIG. 18(a)), the suspended design during fluctuation 71 is not displayed (see FIG. 18(c)). That is, unlike the forced downgrading control of the above-described embodiment, the forced downgrading from the special mode 70s to the normal mode 70n does not occur in the variable pending design 71, but the variable pending that was the special mode 70s After the pattern 71 reaches the failure end, it is not displayed until the target variation is finished (the variable pending pattern 71 is not displayed at the position where the variable pending pattern 71 is normally displayed). If the pending pattern during fluctuation 71 is not displayed, the player will not recognize again that the pending pattern during fluctuation 71 was the special mode 70s after reaching the failure ending, so the player's frustration will be reduced. You can prevent it from increasing.

However, in this example, there is a possibility that the player will feel uncomfortable with the situation that the floating pending pattern 71 is not displayed, and remember that the floating pending pattern 71 was the special mode 70s. On the other hand, in the above forced downgrading control, after reaching the failure end, the variable pending pattern 71 of the normal mode 70n is displayed, so the player feels uncomfortable that the variable pending pattern 71 is not displayed. It can be said that this example is superior to this example in that respect.

○ Specific example 2-4
During the specific reach, the suspended pattern 71 during fluctuation is not displayed (see FIGS. 19(b) and 19(c)). It is preferable that not only the pending pattern during fluctuation 71 but also the pending pattern 72 before fluctuation are not displayed (that is, the reserved pattern 70 is not displayed). Then, the forced downgrading control is performed when the variable pending design 71 is in the special mode 70s at the time when the specific reach production is started (the variable pending design 71 immediately before developing (shifting) to the specific reach production is in the special mode 70s). if there is) (see FIG. 19(a)). That is, in the target variation, at the stage before the specific reach effect reaches the end, the last point in time when the variable pending design 71 is displayed is the time point (immediately before the start) when the specific reach effect is started, Forced downgrading control can be executed when the mode of the pending pattern 71 during fluctuation at that time is the special mode 70s. Then, after the specific reach production reaches a failure ending (see FIG. 19(c)), the pending pattern 71 during fluctuation is set to the normal mode 70n during the waiting period in preparation for the start of the next fluctuation ( (see FIG. 19(d)).

In this way, if the variable pending design 71 is not displayed during the specific reach effect, when the variable pending design 71 is in the special mode 70s at the final time when the variable pending design 71 is displayed in the target variation The configuration may be such that forced downgrading control can be executed. Further, in the case of this example, since the suspended design during fluctuation 71 is not displayed during the specific reach effect, it is not necessary to provide the state in which the scene switching image 20 is displayed as in the above embodiment. There is an advantage. That is, after the state in which the image leading to the unfavorable ending is displayed, even if the transition is made directly to the waiting period, the state in which the variable pending design 71 of the special mode 70s is displayed (see FIG. 19(a)) , and the state (see FIG. 19(d)) in which the variable pending design 71 of the normal mode 70n is displayed (see FIG. 19(d)) is the state in which the specific reach effect is being executed (the state where the variable pending design 71 is not displayed) (See FIGS. 19(b) and 19(c)). Therefore, the suspended design during fluctuation 71 does not directly change from the special mode 70s to the normal mode 70n. In other words, the specific ready-to-win effect also functions as a state interposed between the special mode 70s and the normal mode 70n (the state in which the variable pending design 71 is temporarily hidden).

○ Specific example 2-5
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the variable pending symbol 71 is displayed even in the state where the unfavorable ending is reached (the state where the image indicating the unfavorable ending is displayed), but the state where the unfavorable ending is reached Then, the pending pattern 71 during fluctuation is prevented from being displayed. It is preferable that not only the pending pattern 71 during fluctuation but also the pending pattern 72 before fluctuation are not displayed. In other words, in the specific reach effect, the variable pending design 71 is displayed until the end (see FIG. 20(a)), but when the end is reached, the variable pending design 71 is hidden ( (see FIG. 20(b)). In this case, at the final point of time when the variable pending symbol 71 is displayed, the variable pending symbol 71 is in the special mode 70s, and if the unfavorable ending is reached, forced downgrading control is executed (Fig. 20 (c ) see).

In the case of this example, in the state in which the unfavorable ending is reached (the state in which the image indicating the unfavorable ending is displayed), the suspended design during fluctuation 71 is not displayed. There is an advantage that it is not necessary to provide a state in which the scene switching image 20 is displayed as in the embodiment. That is, after the state in which the image leading to the unfavorable ending is displayed, even if it is made to shift directly to the standby period, the state in which the variable pending design 71 of the special mode 70s is displayed (see FIG. 20 (a)) , and the state where the variable pending design 71 of the normal mode 70n is displayed (see FIG. 20(c)), the state where the variable pending design 71 is not displayed (an image indicating that the unfavorable ending has been reached is displayed) state) (see FIG. 20(b)) is present, so the effect form in which the suspended design during fluctuation 71 directly changes from the special mode 70s to the normal mode 70n does not occur. In other words, the unfavorable ending also functions as a state in which the special mode 70s and the normal mode 70n are interposed (a state in which the variable reserved design 71 is temporarily hidden).

2-3) Style Image Change Effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute a style image change effect as an effect that constitutes the effect during variation. The style image change rendering is a rendering using the style image 30 displayed in the display area 911 in the normal state. The effect during variation in the normal game state differs in basic mode depending on which of the plurality of types of effect styles (see FIG. 21(a)) is set. The production style is generally called a stage, mode, or the like (the concept of stage or mode itself is well known). In this embodiment, as multiple types of production modes, A stage (see FIG. 21 (a-1)), B stage (see FIG. 21 (a-2)), and C stage (see FIG. 21 (a-3)) There are three types of Any basic aspect of the effect during fluctuation when each stage is set may be used. In this embodiment, the A stage is based on the character A, the B stage is based on the character B, and the C stage is based on the character C (A, B, and C are the names of the characters). When a certain stage is set, a special background image corresponding to the stage (an image displayed as the background of the decorative pattern 80) is displayed, or the corresponding character frequently appears. It is regarded as a basic mode of medium production. In addition, the stages may be associated with places (city, country, etc.) or with times (morning, noon, night, etc.).

The style image 30 is an image (see FIG. 21) normally displayed in the display area 911 to indicate the currently set performance style (stage). In the present embodiment, the form image 30 includes the characters "○○ stage", which is the name of the corresponding stage. That is, during the variable effect in which the A stage is set, the format image 30 (see FIG. 21 (a-1)) including the characters "A stage" is displayed, and during the variable effect in which the B stage is set, " The style image 30 (see FIG. 21(a-2)) containing the characters "B stage" is changed to the style image 30 (see FIG. 21(a-2)) containing the characters "C stage" (see FIG. 21 (a -3)) is displayed in the display area 911 . It can be said that the plurality of types of style images 30 have unique portions 31 that are different from each other and common portions 32 that are common to each other. The unique part 31 is the part representing the names unique to various production styles (stages), that is, the parts "A", "B", and "C", and the common part 32 is the part of "stage" (see FIG. 21 ( b) see). The player can grasp the current presentation style from the unique part 31 . Further, the common unit 32 recognizes that each style image 30 represents the name of "stage".

It should be noted that, as a matter of course, a certain form image 30 will not be displayed in a state in which a stage that does not correspond to the certain form image 30 is set (for example, the A stage is set). state, the style images 30 of "B stage" and "C stage" are not displayed). In this embodiment, the style image 30 is displayed near the outer edge of the display area 911 . It is preferable that the style image 30 is displayed from the start to the end of the effect during variation, but it is allowed that it is temporarily not displayed. In this embodiment, the style image 30 is not displayed during the super ready-to-win effect (the style image 30 is erased when the super ready-to-win effect develops), and the style image 30 is displayed in other states. That is, the style image 30 is displayed at least in a state in which it is not clear whether or not the ready-to-win (two of the three decorative patterns 80 indicating the lottery results are of the same kind) is established.

The style image change rendering is a rendering that changes the style image 30 to the suggestive image 35 (see FIG. 22). The suggestive image 35 indicates the probability that the winning lottery result (hereinafter referred to as the target winning lottery result) corresponding to the changing effect including the style image change effect (hereinafter referred to as the target changing effect (target change)) will be a big hit ( This is a so-called chance-up effect that suggests that the (jackpot) reliability) has increased (that the reliability is higher than when the pattern image change effect does not occur). The suggestive image 35 in the present embodiment is an image including characters of "chance stage". As described above, the style image 30 is an image that includes the unique portions 31 of "A" to "C" and the common portion 32 of "stage". The suggestive image 35 maintains the common part 32 of the form image 30, and changes any one of "A" to "C" of the unique part 31 to "chance" (characters suggesting the result of the target lottery). (see FIG. 22(c)).

In this embodiment, the style image change effect is started substantially at the same time as the object changing effect is started. That is, the style image 30 changes to the suggestive image 35 with the start of the effect during object change as a trigger. However, it is assumed that there is no change in the effect style between the effect during target change and the effect during change immediately preceding it (hereinafter referred to as the previous effect during change (previous change)). That is, on the premise that no stage change occurs from the previous variation to the target variation, the style image change effect may occur at the boundary between the previous variation and the target variation. In other words, an event occurs in which the form image 30 changes (to the suggestive image 35) even though no stage change has occurred (see FIG. 22(b)→(c)). It should be noted that the style image change effect may be started in the middle of a change, not between changes (between the previous change and the target change) as in the present embodiment.

Thus, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the normal state, the style image 30 indicating the current rendering style changes to the suggestive image 35 (see FIGS. 22(b) and (c)), so that the target winning lottery result It is possible to execute an interesting production (style image change production) that can be expected.

In particular, the style image change effect in this embodiment is such that the suggestive image 35 is obtained by changing the unique part 31 while maintaining the common part 32 of the style image 30, so that the change occurs ( It is difficult for the player to notice that the suggestive image 35 is displayed). In other words, this is an effect mode in which not everyone notices the occurrence (only a specific player notices the occurrence). In addition, the effect can be executed in a situation in which any one of the plurality of types of style images 30 is displayed (the suggestive image is obtained by changing the unique part 31 while maintaining the common part 32 of the style image 30). 35 (see FIGS. 21(b), 22(b) and (c)), any of a plurality of types of style images 30 can be changed into the suggestive image 35).

Also, the pattern image change effect in this embodiment is triggered by the start of the target change when the effect pattern does not change from the previous change (see FIGS. 22(b) and 22(c)). In other words, the style image 30 changes to the suggestive image 35 when the variation starts in a situation where the production style is maintained. notice).

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

○ Specific example 3-1
A plurality of types of suggestive images 35 are provided as the suggestive images 35 . For example, a first suggestive image 351 (see FIG. 23(b-1)) and a second suggestive image 352 (see FIG. 23(b-2)) different from the first suggestive image 351 are provided. do. The plurality of types of suggestive images 35 all have the same portion as the common portion 32 of the form image 30, and the portions formed by changing the unique portion 31 of the form image 30 are different from each other. For example, if images of “A stage”, “B stage”, and “C stage” are displayed as the style images 30 as in the above-described embodiment, the “stage” that is the common part 32 is maintained while the unique A first suggestive image 351 is obtained by changing the portion 31 (any of “A” to “C”) to “chance”, and a second suggestive image 352 is obtained by changing the unique portion 31 to “extreme heat”. and

When the style image change effect occurs, the reliability of the target win/fail lottery result is assumed to differ depending on the type of the suggested image 35 to be displayed. For example, the reliability is higher when the second suggestive image 352 is displayed (see FIG. 23(b-2)) than when the first suggestive image 351 is displayed (see FIG. 23(b-1)). is set high. By doing so, the player, who has noticed the occurrence of the pattern image change effect, is likely to pay attention to what kind of suggestive image 35 is displayed.

○ Specific example 3-2
The style image 30 has a character portion 30a (characters such as "A stage") representing the rendering style described in the above embodiment, and a body portion 30b displayed as a background of the character portion 30a (Fig. 24). (a)). It can be said that the character portion 30a includes the unique portion 31 and the common portion 32 described above. By doing so, the style image 30 has a form that looks as if the character part 30a representing the rendering style is drawn on the main body part 30b that is the base. For example, if the main body portion 30b is configured to look like a "signboard" (signboard main body), the "signboard" will appear to have characters representing the stage drawn on it. From another point of view, it can be said that the main body portion 30b indicates the range in which the character portion 30a representing the presentation style is displayed. It is preferable that the aspect of the main body portion 30b is maintained even if the style of presentation changes (even if a stage change occurs). That is, when the style of presentation changes, the style of presentation is such that the character part 30a drawn on the main body part 30b changes while the main body part 30b is maintained.

Similarly, the suggestive image 35 is assumed to have a character portion 35a (characters such as "chance stage") indicating that the chance is up, and a body portion 35b displayed as a background of the character portion 35a (FIG. 24(b)). )reference). Here, the aspect of the body portion 35b of the suggestive image 35 is the same as the aspect of the body portion 30b of the style image 30. FIG. If the body portion 30b of the style image 30 is in the form of a "signboard" as described above, the body portion 35b of the suggestive image 35 is also in the same form.

Because of this configuration, when the style image change effect occurs (when the suggestive image 35 changes from the style image 30), although the main body portions 30b and 35b are maintained, the main body The characters drawn in the portions 30b and 35b change (change from the character portion 30a as the style image 30 to the character portion 35b as the suggestive image 35). Even if a change to the suggestive image 35 occurs, since the mode of the body portion 35b of the suggestive image 35 is the same as the mode of the body portion 30b of the form image 30, the change from the form image 30 to the suggestive image 35 has occurred. It is possible to make a performance form in which the player hardly notices.

○ Specific example 3-3
An image acting on the style image 30 (hereinafter referred to as an effect image 38) is displayed when the style image change effect is generated. That is, as a result of acting on the style image 30 with the action image 38 , the style image 30 is rendered as if it were changed to the suggestive image 35 . For example, an object displacing toward the style image 30 was displayed as the action image 38, and the object collided (see FIG. 25(a)). See) It will be a production form that looks like this. By displaying such an effect image 38, it becomes easier for the player to notice the occurrence of the style image change effect. That is, if the player is to easily notice the occurrence of the style image change effect, the effect image 38 may be displayed as in this example, and then the change to the suggestive image 35 may occur. If it is to make it difficult for the player to notice the occurrence of the change effect (only a specific player notices), the change to the suggestive image 35 may occur without warning as in the above embodiment.

As another example, it is also conceivable to adopt an effect form in which a character that “rewrites” characters is displayed as the action image 38 . That is, since the change from the form image 30 to the suggestive image 35 is a change in the character (a change in the unique part 31 of the form image 30), a character is displayed that performs the action of "rewriting" the character. (See FIG. 26(b)). If the main body portions 30b and 35b (for example, “signboards”) are configured to be displayed as described in the above specific example 3-2, the characters drawn on the main body portions 30b and 35b are displayed. It becomes a production form that looks like it is being rewritten (the characters of "signboard" are being rewritten) (see FIG. 26). By doing so, it is possible to convey to the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the characters are changing.

○ Specific example 3-4
In the above embodiment, it was explained that the suggestive image 35 and the style image 30 have the same characters (characters of "stage" in the above embodiment), but they do not have to have the same characters. . For example, an image including the words "Your chance has come" may be displayed as the suggestive image 35 . Thus, even if the suggestive image 35 and the form image 30 do not have the same characters, the suggestive image 35 is displayed at the position where the form image 30 is normally displayed when the form image change effect occurs. , the player can grasp that the suggestive image 35 is formed by changing the style image 30 .

In particular, if the main body portions 30b and 35b (for example, “signboard”) are displayed as described in the above specific example 3-2, both the characters of the form image 30 and the characters of the suggestive image 35 are Since the body parts 30b and 35b are drawn as a background, the player can easily understand that the suggestive image 35 is formed by changing the style image 30. FIG.

○ Specific example 3-5
It is assumed that the mode of the suggestive image 35 differs according to the rendering style set when the style image change rendering occurs. If three types of production styles (stages) of A stage, B stage, and C stage are provided as in the above embodiment, suggestive images 35 of mutually different modes corresponding to each of the three types of production styles. is provided. It is assumed that a suggestive image A corresponding to the A stage, a suggestive image B corresponding to the B stage, and a suggestive image C corresponding to the C stage are provided (see FIG. 27). By doing so, the style image change effect is generated in a mode corresponding to the current effect style.

In the case of this example, the various suggestive images 35 can be formed by changing the common part 32 of the form image 30 to different characters (characters suggesting the result of the target lottery). . For example, if the style image 30 including the characters "A stage", "B stage", and "C stage" is displayed as in the above embodiment, the suggestive image A is "A chance" and the suggestive image B is "B Chance" and suggestive image C may include characters "C Chance" (see FIG. 27).

2-4) Target Image Effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute a target image effect as an effect that constitutes an effect during variation. In the following description of the target image effect, the changing effect including the target image effect will be referred to as the target changing effect (target change), and the winning lottery result corresponding to the changing target effect will be called the target winning lottery result.

The object image effect is an effect in which an effect image 40 representing a predetermined effect object is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 28(a)). The effect image 40 in this embodiment includes a predetermined character (hereinafter referred to as a target character) and its background. As will be described later, the target image effect is a effect in which the aspect of the effect image 40 changes over time, but the effect image 40 expresses a predetermined effect object (in this embodiment, the target character and its background) through the effect. A state that the player can recognize is maintained.

The effect image 40 includes a first image portion 41, a second image portion 42, and a boundary portion 43 (see FIG. 28(a)). The target image effect in this embodiment is divided into a preliminary stage, which is a stage (state) before reaching the ending, and an ending stage, which is a stage (state) after reaching the ending. Displayed in advance. In other words, the state in which the effect image 40 having the first image portion 41, the second image portion 42, and the boundary portion 43 is displayed is the preliminary stage in which the ending has not yet been reached.

In this embodiment, the effect image 40 is displayed in the entire display area 911 in the preliminary stage. However, this does not deny the configuration in which the effect image 40 is displayed in part of the display area 911 . A portion of the effect image 40 is the first image portion 41 and the other portion is the second image portion 42 . That is, the first image portion 41 and the second image portion 42 are displayed at different locations in the display area 911 . As will be described later, the first image portion 41 and the second image portion 42 are in such a relationship that as one becomes larger, the other becomes smaller.

A boundary portion 43, which is a linear image, exists between the first image portion 41 and the second image portion 42 (see FIG. 28(a)). That is, it can be said that the boundary portion 43 is an image that separates the first image portion 41 and the second image portion 42 . The effect image 40 is obtained by dividing an image representing a predetermined effect target by a boundary portion 43 (linear image), with a first image portion 41 on one side and a second image portion 42 on the other side. I can say. Although both the first image portion 41 and the second image portion 42 represent the predetermined object, they have different colors. In this embodiment, the first image portion 41 is assumed to present "blue", and the second image portion 42 is assumed to present "red". It should be noted that the portion to which the "color" is added can be selected as appropriate. It is sufficient if the "color" is added to the extent that the player can roughly grasp that the former is blue and the latter is red. In the drawings, the first image portion 41 (blue) is indicated by a dotted line, and the second image portion 42 (red) is indicated by a solid line.

The boundary portion 43 in this embodiment is "annular" (see FIG. 28(a)). Therefore, it can be said that the boundary part 43 divides into an inner area and an outer area. That is, one of the inside and outside of the boundary portion 43 is the first image portion 41 and the other is the second image portion 42 . In this embodiment, the inner side of the boundary portion 43 is the first image portion 41 and the outer side is the second image portion 42 . Therefore, in the preliminary stage, the central side of the display area 911 is displayed in "blue" and the outer side thereof is displayed in "red", and the entire image represents the object of rendering.

In the preliminary stage of the target image effect, the boundary portion 43 of the effect image 40 is displaced. While the boundary portion 43 in this embodiment is annular, the size of the "ring" is increased (a change such as FIG. 28 (a-1) → (a-2) occurs), The boundary portion 43 is displaced so as to make it smaller (a change such as (a-2)→(a-1) in FIG. 28) occurs. As the boundary portion 43 (ring) becomes larger, the first image portion 41 inside becomes larger and the second image portion 42 outside becomes smaller. On the other hand, when the boundary portion 43 (ring) becomes smaller, a change occurs in which the inner first image portion 41 becomes smaller and the inner second image portion 42 becomes larger. Even if the size of the boundary portion 43 (ring) changes in this way, the state in which the object to be rendered is represented by the first image portion 41 and the second image portion 42 is maintained. If the colors of the first image portion 41 and the second image portion 42 are made to differ as in the present embodiment, the size of the colored range of each image portion changes, but the size of the boundary portion 43 does not change. Regardless of what the image portion is, the state in which the player can recognize that the object of presentation (object character) is represented by these image portions is maintained. From another point of view, the state in which one character (target character) is represented by the first image portion 41 and the second image portion 42 separated by the boundary portion 43 is maintained.

In this way, the change of “the first image portion 41 becomes larger and the second image portion 42 becomes smaller” and the change of “the first image portion 41 becomes smaller and the second image portion 42 becomes larger” are repeated. It is the preliminary stage (see FIG. 28(a)). As will be described later, the ending stage is enlarged until one of the first image portion 41 and the second image portion 42 constitutes the entire effect image 40. It can be said that it is the stage of "inciting" the player in advance that one of the image portion 41 and the second image portion 42 will be enlarged (increasing performance).

After the preliminary stage, the final stage (see FIG. 28(b)) in which the border 43 disappears is reached. The ending stage is the first ending (see FIG. 28(b-1)) or the second ending (see FIG. 28(b-2)). The first ending and the second ending are different from each other in terms of how the boundary part 43 is erased. The first ending is the ending that is reached through a change that seems as if the boundary part 43 has moved outside the display area 911 as the boundary part 43 gradually becomes larger. The increase in the boundary portion 43 means that the first image portion 41 inside the boundary portion 43 is also increased in size. It means that it occurs. Since the first image portion 41 in the present embodiment is blue, it can be said that the first ending is a state in which an image in which the effect target is represented in blue is displayed.

On the other hand, the second ending is the ending that is reached through a change that seems to have disappeared as the boundary portion 43 gradually becomes smaller. The fact that the boundary portion 43 becomes smaller means that the second image portion 42 outside the boundary portion 43 becomes larger. It means that it occurs. Since the second image portion 42 in the present embodiment is red, it can be said that the second ending is a state in which an image in which the effect target is represented in red is displayed.

In this way, in the first ending, the image corresponding to the first image portion 41 in the preliminary stage is expanded (remains) due to the enlargement of the boundary portion 43, leading to a state in which the object of presentation is represented by the image. In the second ending, the image corresponding to the second image portion 42 in the preliminary stage is expanded (remains) by the boundary portion 43 becoming smaller, leading to a state in which the object is represented by the image. It is the ending. By making the colors of the first image portion 41 and the second image portion 42 different as in the present embodiment, the boundary portion 43 is erased in both endings, and an image representing the object to be rendered is displayed. Although they are common in terms of reaching a state, the colors of the images representing the objects to be rendered are different, so that the players can clearly distinguish between the two having different endings.

One of the first ending and the second ending is considered to be more advantageous for the player than the other. In this embodiment, it is set so that the probability (reliability) that the target lottery result will be a big hit is higher when the second ending is reached than when the first ending is reached (Fig. 28(b)). In other words, the expectation for a big win is higher when the “red” image representing the effect target is displayed than when the “blue” image representing the effect target is displayed. It is said to be a form of production called teru. It may be set such that the loss is determined when the first ending is reached. Further, it may be set such that a big win is decided when the second ending is reached.

In this way, the target image rendering (preliminary stage) in this embodiment divides the rendering image 40 representing the rendering target (target character) into the first image portion 41 and the second image portion 42 by the boundary portion 43, and This is an interesting presentation in which one of the first image portion 41 and the second image portion 42 becomes larger and the other becomes smaller due to the displacement of the boundary portion 43 .

In particular, in the present embodiment, since the boundary portion 43 is annular, the inner portion (first image portion 41) becomes larger, the outer portion (second image portion 42) becomes smaller, and the outer portion (second image portion 42) becomes smaller. As the second image portion 42) becomes larger, the inner portion (the first image portion 41) becomes smaller, resulting in an interesting presentation.

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

○ Specific example 4-1
In the above embodiment, the first image portion 41 and the second image portion 42 have different colors. It is not something that can be done. For example, it is conceivable that the line representing the object to be rendered (the line depicting the object to be rendered) is thicker in the second image portion 42 than in the first image portion 41 (see FIG. 29). Although not shown, it is also conceivable to adopt a mode in which the first image portion 41 is a light image (image that appears translucent) and the second image portion 42 is a dark image.

○ Specific example 4-2
Although the boundary portion 43 is described as being annular in the above embodiment, it may be in a different form. For example, a boundary portion 43 that bisects the display area 911 (a boundary portion 43 extending from one outer edge of the display area 911 to another outer edge) is provided, and the first image portion 41 is on one side of the boundary portion 43, and the first image portion 41 is on the other side of the boundary portion 43. A configuration in which the second image portion 42 is provided may be employed. However, when the boundary portion 43 is annular as in the above embodiment, the first image portion 41 and the second image portion 42 spread when the boundary portion 43 is displaced (the first image portion 41 and the second image portion 42 is narrowed) is easier to understand (more emphasized).

○ Specific example 4-3
In the above embodiment, the boundary portion 43 may be erased and an image corresponding to the first image portion 41 may be displayed, or an image corresponding to the second image portion 42 may be displayed. Although it has been described that the process is in the final stage, the process may end without reaching such a state. For example, the effect image 40 including the first image portion 41, the second image portion 42, and the boundary portion 43 may be suddenly erased and the target image effect ends (suddenly ends).

It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the erasing of the boundary portion 43 is an advantageous ending for the player, and the abrupt end is a disadvantageous ending for the player. For example, the state in which the image corresponding to the second image portion 42 (red) is displayed is considered to be an advantageous ending for the player, while the effect image 40 (first The image portion 41, the second image portion 42, and the boundary portion 43) may be suddenly erased to end the effect, resulting in a disadvantageous ending.

○ Specific example 4-4
A configuration is adopted in which a plurality of types of modes are provided as modes of the boundary portion 43 . For example, if the first boundary portion 431 is displayed, the second boundary portion 432 (having a different aspect from the first boundary portion 431) may be displayed. Then, when one of the first boundary portion 431 and the second boundary portion 432 is displayed, when the other is displayed, the ending (the second ending in the above embodiment) is more advantageous to the player. The setting should be highly probable. By doing so, the mode of the boundary part 43 becomes a presentation form that the player will pay attention to.

Various methods are conceivable for setting the difference between the modes of the first boundary portion 431 and the second boundary portion 432 . Although not shown, for example, the colors of the first boundary portion 431 and the second boundary portion 432 may be different. In addition, it is also considered to set the difference in the form by using the form peculiar to the boundary part 43 (the form of the "linear" image for "separating" the first image part 41 and the second image part 42). be done. Specifically, the thickness of the first boundary portion 431 and the thickness of the second boundary portion 432 are different (see FIG. 30).

○ Specific example 4-5
The configuration is such that an image (hereinafter referred to as an opportunity image 48) that suggests that the probability that the target image effect will lead to an advantageous ending has increased can be displayed. In the preliminary stage, the case where the opportunity image 48 is displayed (see FIG. 31(b)) is more favorable to the player than the case where the opportunity image 48 is not displayed (see FIG. 31(a)). The setting should be highly probable.

The opportunity image 48 may be an image that promotes displacement of the boundary portion 43 in a direction that provides an advantageous ending. As in the above embodiment, reaching the second ending in which the boundary portion 43 becomes smaller and disappearing is more advantageous to the player than reaching the first ending in which the boundary portion 43 grows and disappears. If so, it is sufficient to display an opportunity image 48 indicating that the boundary portion 43 is being displaced in a smaller direction (see FIG. 31(b)). Although not shown, reaching the first ending in which the boundary 43 largely disappears is more advantageous to the player than reaching the second ending in which the boundary 43 becomes smaller and disappears, contrary to the above embodiment. If it is the ending, then the opportunity image 48 indicating that the boundary portion 43 is to be displaced in a direction to be enlarged should be displayed.

○ Specific example 4-6
An introductory stage (see FIG. 32(a)) in which the boundary part 43 is not displayed is provided before the preliminary stage (see FIG. 32(b)) in which the effect image 40 including the boundary part 43 is displayed. Specifically, it is assumed that the introductory image 49 is an image (introductory image 49) that represents an object to be rendered and does not include the boundary portion 43 (see FIG. 32(a)). By doing so, the transition from the introductory stage to the preliminary stage is performed as if the image representing the object to be rendered was divided at the boundary part 43 and divided into the first image part 41 and the second image part 42. It becomes a visible production form.

The introductory image 49 may be of the same aspect as the image displayed at the ending stage (a aspect that the player sees as the same). For example, an image displayed when the introductory image 49 (see FIG. 32(a)) reaches the first ending (a blue image representing an effect object corresponding to the first image portion 41) (FIG. 32(c- 1) It is conceivable to use the same mode as in (see). By doing so, the change of the effect object from blue (introductory image 49) (see FIG. 32(a)) to red (see FIG. 32(c-2)) is an advantageous ending for the player. , returning to the blue image (see FIG. 32(c-1)) is an effect mode in which the ending is disadvantageous to the player. Although not shown, the configuration is opposite to this, that is, the same aspect as the image displayed when the introductory image 49 reaches the second ending (the red image representing the object to be rendered corresponding to the second image portion 42). It is conceivable that In this manner, the introductory image 49 provides an effect form in which an image (target image) that will be an advantageous ending for the player is shown in advance.

2-5) Numerical Effect As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called ST machine, and the special game state (high probability/high base state) ends when the player loses a predetermined number of consecutive times. It is something to do. In this embodiment, the predetermined number of times (so-called ST number of times)=100 times. In the following description, the remaining number of special game states may be referred to as the remaining number of times. That is, the remaining number of times is a value that decreases each time the result of the lottery is lost in the special game state, and the special game state ends when it becomes 0.

In the special game state, when the number of remaining games reaches a specified value, a "countdown effect" is executed to emphasize that the number of remaining games is low. In this embodiment, the countdown effect is executed when the remaining number of times is 10 (countdown starts from "10"). Specifically, when a new effect during fluctuation is started, the remaining number of times (remaining number of times image) is displayed in a large size on the center side of the display area 911 (see FIGS. 33(b) and 33(d)). . Assuming that the numerical value representing the remaining number of times is an effect numerical value 50, the effect numerical value 50 that decreases each time a specified condition for starting a new variation is satisfied is displayed. In addition, in the special game state, the remaining number of times is displayed in a small size near the outer edge of the display area 911 before the countdown effect is started (see FIG. 33(a)). It is assumed that the remaining number of times displayed before the countdown effect is started does not correspond to the effect numerical value 50. - 特許庁

The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as a numerical effect) that suggests a winning lottery result (target winning lottery result) using the remaining number of times (effect numerical value 50). be. Numerical effects are divided into normal patterns (default modes) and special patterns (special modes). The occurrence of a special pattern is considered to be a so-called chance-up, which suggests that the probability that the target lottery result will be a big hit has increased. In the present embodiment, when a numerical effect of a special pattern occurs, it is determined that the result of the target lottery, which is notified through the variable effect including the numerical effect, will be a big hit. In other words, it is a so-called premium effect that the numerical effect becomes a special pattern. However, it remains to be set that the probability that the target lottery result will be a big hit is higher in the case of a special pattern than in the case of a normal pattern, and the jackpot is not confirmed when it becomes a special pattern. It may be set to be absent. Also, even if the numerical effect becomes a normal pattern, there is a possibility that the result of the target success or failure lottery will be a big hit (loss is not fixed). In the present embodiment, even if the lottery result of the change targeted for the countdown effect is a big hit, 90% or more of the patterns are set to be the normal pattern, and the special pattern is extremely rare.

When the countdown effect is generated (when the remaining number of times is 10 or less), the time when the effect during variation is started is defined as the time when the specified condition is satisfied. In other words, if the condition that the remaining number of times is reduced by 1 is established as a specified condition, the time when the specified condition is met is the fluctuation start time. The numerical effect controls the display timing of the remaining number of times (the point at which the display is started) based on the fluctuation start point.

In the normal pattern, the display of the remaining number of times is started when the normal time is reached after T1 time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation (see FIG. 34(a)). In the special pattern, the display of the remaining number of times is started when the special time is reached after T2 time (T1≠T2) has passed since the start of the fluctuation (see FIG. 34(b)). . In this embodiment, T1<T2. In short, in the special pattern, the timing at which the remaining number of times is displayed is later than in the normal pattern. The difference between T1 and T2 is preferably 1 second or less. In other words, the special pattern is that the display timing of the remaining number of times is delayed to such an extent that the player feels uncomfortable (delay of a degree not noticed by all the players). In this embodiment, T1=0.1 seconds and T2=0.6 seconds. That is, the special pattern is such that the display timing of the remaining number of times is delayed by 0.5 seconds (T2-T1 seconds) from the usual (normal pattern). Because of this degree of delay, even with a variation that becomes a special pattern, the three decorative patterns 80 (see FIG. 34 (b-1)) that notify the success or failure lottery result (loss) of the previous variation start to vary and the display area The remaining number of times is displayed in the state before moving out of 911 (the state in which the player can grasp the three decorative symbols 80) (see FIG. 34(b-2)). There is no difference in the length of time that the remaining number of times (effect value 50) is displayed between the normal pattern and the special pattern (in this embodiment, the remaining number (effect value 50) is displayed for both the normal pattern and the special pattern). 50) is erased in one second from the start of display). That is, the normal pattern and the special pattern have a gap (0.5 seconds in this embodiment) of T2-T1 seconds (0.5 seconds in this embodiment) both when the remaining number of times (effect value 50) starts to be displayed and when it is erased. delay).

Note that T1=0, that is, the display of the remaining number of times (effect value 50) may be started at the same time as the fluctuation start time. In this case, the remaining number of times (effect value 50) is displayed at the same time as the normal pattern starts to fluctuate, and the remaining number of times (effect value 50) is displayed after the special pattern starts to fluctuate. , the difference between the normal pattern and the special pattern becomes clearer than when T1.noteq.0 as in the present embodiment.

In this embodiment, the remaining number of times (effect value 50) is the same in the case of a normal pattern (displayed at a normal time) and in the case of a special pattern (displayed at a special time), as long as the numerical value is the same. case), the mode (the font, size, color, and display position in the display area 911 of characters representing numerical values) is the same. 34(a-2) and FIG. 34(b-2), there is no difference in the display mode of the remaining number of times (effect value 50). From the display mode, it is not possible to know which of the normal pattern and the special pattern has occurred. From another point of view, the factor (difference between the two patterns) that allows the player to distinguish between the normal pattern and the special pattern is , Basically, there is only the timing at which the remaining number of times (effect value 50) is displayed.

As described above, in this embodiment, the effect value 50 (remaining number of times) may be displayed after T1 time elapses (as a normal pattern), or after T2 time elapses. An interesting effect (numerical effect) in which a numerical value of 50 (remaining number of times) may be displayed (as a special pattern) can be executed.

In addition, in the numerical effect in this embodiment, since the fluctuation start time is set as the time when the specified condition is established (reference time), it is possible to generate a special pattern (compared to the case where other time is set as the reference time). Easy for players to notice.

In addition, in the numerical effect in this embodiment, the effect value 50 (remaining number of times) has the same aspect as long as the represented numerical value is the same. In terms of performance, the display timing of the performance value 50 (remaining number of times) has to be used.

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

○ Specific example 5-1
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the numerical effect occurs when the remaining number of times in the special game state (ST) is less than 10 and the countdown effect is executed, but the numerical effect can occur regardless of the remaining number of times. may be configured.

○ Specific example 5-2
Although it has been explained that the effect value 50 in the above embodiment is the number of ST remaining, if it is a value that decreases each time a certain condition (prescribed condition) is met, a numerical effect with other values as the effect value 50 can be used. can be executed. For example, in an effect in which a numerical value counted down to the timing at which a certain event occurs is displayed, a numerical effect using the counted down value may be generated.

Further, in the effect of displaying a numerical value to be counted up instead of the countdown, a numerical value effect using the numerical value to be counted up may be executed. For example, after a predetermined reset condition (the previous big win or power-on) is established, a numerical performance using a numerical value representing the number of fluctuations up to the present may be executed.

○ Specific example 5-3
The effect numerical values 50 do not have to be displayed continuously. The effect numerical value 50 may be displayed when a predetermined "break count" is reached. For example, if the configuration is such that the remaining number of special game states is displayed as the effect value 50 as in the above embodiment, when the remaining number of special game states reaches a predetermined "delimitation number" (for example , 90 times, 80 times, 70 times, etc., and the remaining number of times (effect numerical value 50) is displayed in the fluctuation (separate fluctuation) where the remaining number of times is 0 in the ones place. . In such a configuration, a special pattern can occur as a chance-up effect (may be a premium effect as in the above embodiment) suggesting that the probability that the result of the winning lottery corresponding to the interval variation will result in a big win has increased. shall be However, in this case, it is possible to suggest the reliability by means of the numerical presentation only in the interval variation.

○ Specific example 5-4
Although T1<T2 has been described in the above embodiment, the configuration may be such that T1>T2 (T1≠0). In this case, the special pattern (see FIG. 35(b)) is configured such that the remaining number of times is displayed "earlier" than the normal pattern (see FIG. 35(a)). In other words, the timing of displaying the remaining number of times earlier than usual is an effect mode in which the chance is increased (premium). As in the above embodiment, the difference between T1 and T2 is preferably 1 second or less.

○ Specific example 5-5
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the effect value 50 (remaining number of times) is the same in both the normal pattern and the special pattern as long as the numerical value represented is the same. However, it may be configured in a different manner. For example, when displaying the remaining number of times "N", if the normal pattern is used, the character color representing the numerical value of "N" is black (see FIG. 36(a-2)). The character color representing the numerical value of "N" is red (see FIG. 36(b-2)).

In this example, the difference between the normal pattern and the special pattern is not only a difference in the display timing of the effect value 50 (remaining number of times), but also a difference in the mode, so the above-described embodiment. It can be said that the player is more likely to notice the occurrence of the special pattern. If you want to create an effect form in which only a specific player notices the occurrence of a special pattern (not many players notice the occurrence of a special pattern), the effect value is 50 (remaining number of times) as in the above embodiment. ) may have the same configuration for both the normal pattern and the special pattern as long as the numerical values represented are the same.

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

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

In the above-described embodiment, a big win and a loss are set as the aspect of the winning lottery result, and a big win is won (a big win game is executed) by becoming a big win. It can be a thing. Such a game with a game property that allows you to win a big win via a small win (a so-called "second type game machine" game property) is well known, so detailed explanations are omitted, but for example, if you win a small win , (Excluding cases where irregular events such as machine failure or players not playing as instructed) lead to winning a jackpot (substantially winning a small win and winning a jackpot If it is a setting that can be seen), winning a big win described in the above embodiment includes winning a small win.

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

・ Means 1-1
A display means having a display area, and after a predetermined effect image is displayed in the display area, a specific effect leading to an advantageous ending that is advantageous to the player or a disadvantageous ending that is an ending when the advantageous ending is not reached is executed. an effect executing means, wherein the specific effect may indicate the probability of the advantageous ending being reached by displaying one of a plurality of types of inserted images in the middle before reaching the ending; The display pattern of the insertion image in the specific effect varies from a basic state in which none of the plurality of types of the insertion image is displayed and the effect video is displayed, to an insertion state in which a certain type of the insertion image is displayed. , then returns to the basic state, and then to a no-change pattern leading to the ending, and from the basic state to the previous insertion state in which a certain kind of the inserted image is displayed as the previous inserted image, and then the returning to a basic state, displaying the inserted image of a different type from the previous inserted image as a subsequent inserted image, entering an inserted state, and then ending with a special change pattern. Amusement machine.
When returning to the basic state after some kind of insert image is displayed, it is highly probable that the player will not expect that certain kind of insert image will change. The above-mentioned special change pattern is an interesting presentation form in which a later inserting image is displayed to a player who has a high probability of not predicting a change in the inserting image.

・ Means 1-2
Means characterized in that the point of time when the state of inserting the non-changing pattern ends and the point of time when the state of inserting the special changing pattern ends are in a state in which the same part of the effect image is displayed. The gaming machine according to 1-1.
By doing so, even if it becomes a special change pattern, it is indistinguishable from a non-change pattern at the time when the previous insertion state ends (when the previous inserted image is deleted). hard to stick).

・ Means 1-3
As the display pattern of the inserting image in the specific effect, after the basic state changes to a previous inserting state in which a certain kind of the inserting image is displayed as a previous inserting image, without returning to the basic state, Means 1-1 or Means characterized in that the inserting image of a type different from the preceding inserting image is displayed as a later inserting image and then enters an inserting state, and then a direct change pattern leading to the end is provided. The game machine according to 1-2.
By doing so, it is highly probable that a player who has come into contact with the change pattern directly recognizes that the change in the type of the inserted image occurs directly (occurs without returning to the basic state). Since the special change pattern betrays the player's prediction with such recognition, it can be expected that the player will be more surprised.

・ Means 2-1
A success/failure lottery means for executing a success/failure lottery based on success/failure lottery information acquired when a game ball enters a predetermined area, and a decorative pattern from the start of variation to a stop in a mode according to the result of the success/failure lottery. and a display for displaying the existence of the success/failure lottery information which has not yet ended although the effect during variation for the result of the corresponding lottery result is displayed as a pending design during variation. means, and as the aspect of the suspended design during fluctuation, one or more types of normal aspects and one or more suggesting that the probability that the corresponding lottery result will win is higher than when in the normal aspect A kind of special mode is set, and as a production that constitutes the production during fluctuation, a favorable ending or a production leading to a disadvantageous ending, which is an ending in the case where the advantageous ending is not reached, and when the advantageous ending is reached is capable of executing a specific reach effect that determines that the result of the lottery will be a hit, and in the changing effect in which the specific reach effect occurs, before the specific reach effect reaches the end When the floating pending symbol is in the special mode, after the specific ready-to-win effect reaches the unfavorable ending, it is possible to execute forced downgrading control to display the floating pending symbol in the normal mode. Characteristic game machine.
By executing the above-mentioned forced downgrading control, after the specific ready-to-win production ends in failure, the suspended design during fluctuation is displayed in the normal mode, so that the suspended design during fluctuation is in the special mode. It is possible to reduce the risk of the player becoming frustrated (increased frustration) by emphasizing that the player has reached an unfavorable ending.

・ Means 2-2
As an effect that can occur when the result of the lottery is a win, after the specific reach effect leads to a disadvantageous ending, a reversal effect in which it is overturned can be executed. When the pending pattern during fluctuation is set to the special mode before, the reversal performance is generated when the forced downgrade control is not executed after the specific reach performance reaches the unfavorable ending. The gaming machine according to means 2-1.
By doing so, it is interesting that the forced downgrade control is not executed (after reaching the failure ending, the suspended design during fluctuation is not in the normal mode) functions as a suggestion (advance notice) of the reversal production. A certain playability can be realized.

・ Means 3-1
A display means having a display area, and an effect execution means for executing an effect during variation from when the decorative pattern starts to change until it stops in a mode according to the result of the lottery, and the effect during change is provided in a plurality of ways. The basic mode is different according to which of the types of presentation styles is set, and the result of the lottery will be a win by changing the style image showing the currently set presentation style to a suggestive image. A game machine capable of executing a style image change effect suggesting probability.
The gaming machine can execute an interesting effect (style image change effect) using a style image, which is an image representing the effect style.

・ Means 3-2
The style images corresponding to each of the plurality of types of rendering styles have unique parts different from each other and a common common part, and the suggestive image is obtained by changing the unique part of the style image. The gaming machine according to means 3-1.
By doing so, it is possible to create a production form in which the player hardly notices the occurrence of the style image change production (change of the style image to the suggestive image) (a production form in which only a specific player notices the occurrence). .

・ Means 3-3
In a case where a certain effect during fluctuation ends and the next effect during fluctuation is started without changing the production style, the style image changes to the suggestive image with the start of the next fluctuation production as a trigger. The gaming machine according to means 3-1 or 3-2, characterized in that
By doing so, the style image changes to the suggestive image as soon as the variation starts in a situation where the presentation style is maintained. It can be a production form in which only the person notices the occurrence).

・ Means 4-1
display means having a display area; and effect execution means for executing a target image effect in which a effect image representing a predetermined effect object is displayed in the display area, the effect image being a first image portion; a second image portion and a boundary portion existing between the first image portion and the second image portion; A gaming machine characterized in that the effect includes a mode of displacing the boundary portion while maintaining the state of being held.
According to the gaming machine, it is possible to execute an interesting effect in which one of the first image portion and the second image portion representing the object of effect becomes larger and the other becomes smaller.

・ Means 4-2
2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the boundary portion is annular, one of the first image portion and the second image portion is inside the boundary portion, and the other is outside the boundary portion. game machine.
By doing so, when the inner portion (first image portion) becomes larger, the outer portion (second image portion) becomes smaller, and when the outer portion (second image portion) becomes larger, the inner portion (first image portion) becomes smaller. It becomes an interesting production form that the image part) becomes smaller.

・ Means 4-3
The target image rendering includes a pre-stage of displacing the boundary portion while maintaining the state where the rendering target is represented by the first image portion and the second image portion, and a final stage of erasing the boundary portion. It is better to expand the first image portion to erase the boundary portion and reach the ending stage, and to expand the second image portion to erase the boundary portion and reach the ending stage. 3. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the event is more advantageous to the player than reaching the ending stage.
By doing so, it becomes an effect mode in which the player will pay attention to which of the first image portion and the second image portion spreads.

・ Means 5-1
A game machine displaying an effect numerical value that decreases or increases each time a prescribed condition is established, wherein the effect numerical value is displayed when a normal time T1 time after the establishment of the prescribed condition is reached. The probability that an event advantageous to the player will occur is higher in the case where the performance numerical value is displayed with the arrival of the special time T2 after the time when the prescribed condition is satisfied than in the case where the specified condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by: However, it is assumed that T1≠T2.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to realize interesting gameplay in which the probability of occurrence of an event advantageous to the player is suggested by the timing at which the effect numerical value is displayed.

・ Means 5-2
A normal game state and a special game state more advantageous than the normal game state are provided as a game state in which a game is played with the aim of winning a winning lottery result, and the special game state is a predetermined number of times in succession. It is a game state that ends when the result of the lottery is lost, and the effect value is a value that decreases each time the result of the lottery is lost in the special game state. The game machine according to means 5-1, characterized in that it is a variation start time point at which variation of the decorative symbols for notifying the result of the lottery is started in the special game state.
By setting the fluctuation start time point to the time point when the specified condition is satisfied in this manner, it becomes easy to grasp the delay of the display timing of the effect numerical value.

・ Means 5-3
The performance numerical value that is displayed when the normal time is reached and the performance numerical value that is displayed when the special time is reached are the same as long as they represent the same numerical value. The game machine according to means 5-1 or 5-2, characterized in that
By doing so, it becomes impossible to determine whether the effect numerical value is displayed at a normal time or a special time, due to the difference in the mode of the effect numerical value. )

1 gaming machine 10 effect video 15 insert image (insertion image after 15a, insert image after 15b)
20 Scene switching image 30 Style image 31 Unique part 32 Common part 35 Suggestive image 40 Effect image 41 First image part 42 Second image part 43 Boundary part 50 Effect value 70 Reserved design (71 pending design during fluctuation 72 pending design before fluctuation)
70n normal mode 70s special mode (71s to 73s first special mode to third special mode)
80 Decorative pattern 91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (3)

Win/fail lottery means for performing a win/fail lottery based on win/fail lottery information acquired when the game ball enters the starting area;
a storage means for storing the winning/failing lottery information for which notification of the corresponding winning/failing lottery result has not yet been completed;
display means having a display area for displaying the existence of the lottery information stored in the storage means as a reserved symbol ;
An effect executing means for executing a changing effect from when the decorative pattern starts to change until it stops in a mode according to the result of the lottery,
with
The production during fluctuation has a different basic mode depending on which of the plurality of production styles is set,
The game machine is characterized by being capable of executing a style image change performance suggesting the probability that a winning lottery result will win by changing a style image showing the currently set performance style to a suggestive image.
However, the style image is not the reserved design. the style images corresponding to each of the plurality of types of rendering styles have unique parts different from each other and common common parts;
2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the suggestive image is obtained by changing a characteristic portion of the style image. In a case where a certain effect during fluctuation ends and the next effect during fluctuation is started without changing the production style, the style image changes to the suggestive image with the start of the next fluctuation production as a trigger. 3. The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it can

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