JP7321512B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, etc., a winning game is executed when the result of the win/loss determination is a win. A winning game generally includes a plurality of unit games (rounds). Intervals are set between unit games. If the interval is lengthened, there is a risk that the interest in the game will be reduced.

JP-A-2018-870

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to reduce the risk of lowering the interest of a winning game.

A gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, is a winning game executing means for executing a winning game including a plurality of unit games, triggered by a win or failure determination result; and an effect executing means for executing a specific effect indicating whether or not an event advantageous to the player occurs during a specific period, which is a period in which the unit game is not executed.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it is possible to reduce the possibility of causing the decline of the entertainment of a winning game.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is the figure which showed the identification design and the pending|holding image which are displayed on the display area of a display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline|summary of a jackpot game. It is a figure for demonstrating an advantageous aspect and a disadvantageous aspect. It is a time chart of a specific jackpot game. It is a table for determining a specific jackpot pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of a specific jackpot game. It is a figure for explaining the flow of the specific jackpot game (a continuation of FIG. 7 (Part 1)). It is a figure for explaining the flow of the specific jackpot game (continuation of FIG. 7 (part 2)). It is a figure (a continuation of FIG. 9) for explaining the flow of the specific jackpot game (after the end of the second specific effect is described in a simplified manner). It is a figure for demonstrating a 1st specific example. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd specific example. FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 1) for explaining the third specific example; FIG. 12 is a diagram (part 2) for explaining the third specific example; FIG. 14 is a diagram (a continuation of FIG. 14) for explaining the third specific example; FIG. 16 is a diagram (a continuation of FIG. 15) for explaining the third specific example; It is a figure for demonstrating the example which changed the 3rd specific example. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an example (an example different from FIG. 17) in which the third specific example is modified; It is a figure for demonstrating the 4th specific example. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a sixth specific example; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a seventh specific example; FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a ninth specific example; FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a tenth specific example; FIG. 24 is a diagram (a continuation of FIG. 23) for explaining the tenth specific example; FIG. 24 is a diagram (a continuation of FIG. 24) for explaining the tenth specific example; FIG. 26 is a diagram (a continuation of FIG. 25) for explaining the tenth specific example;

1) Basic Configuration of Game Machine Hereinafter, a game machine 1 (pachinko game machine) according to one embodiment of 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 both moving images and still images unless otherwise specified.

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 start winning opening 904, a big winning area 10, an out opening 907, and the like. A display area 911 of the display device 91 that executes various effects is an area that can be visually recognized through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90 . Note that the shape and the like of the display area 911 can be changed as appropriate (the shape and the like of the display area 911 can be changed by changing the shape and size of the opening 901 and the shape and size of the display device 91 itself). .

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 a game ball flowing down the game area 902 wins a winning opening such as the start winning opening 904 or the big winning area 10, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by a 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 lottery for the jackpot is executed by winning/failure determining means provided on a control board (not shown) when a game ball enters the starting winning opening 904 (a plurality of such starting winning openings 904 may be provided). Specifically, a numerical value (hereinafter also referred to as win/fail determination information) is acquired from a random number source triggered by the winning of a game ball into the start winning opening 904, and the numerical value is the same as the predetermined jackpot numerical value. If it is, it is a jackpot, and if it is different, it is a loss. In this embodiment, similarly to known gaming machines, when a jackpot is achieved, the identification pattern 80 (see FIG. 2) is notified by a predetermined combination (for example, three sets of the same pattern). If a combination of is displayed, it is lost.

In this embodiment, notification of the results of the success/failure determination is started in the order in which the numerical values for the above-mentioned success/failure determination are acquired (variation of the identification pattern 80 is started). , when the pass/fail judgment result based on the numerical value obtained before that is notified, the data is stored in the storage means provided on the control board (not shown) until the pass/fail judgment result based on the certain numerical value is started to be notified. remembered. Numerical values that have not yet started notification of the result of the success/failure determination (variation of the identification pattern 80) (the value corresponding to each of these values is “suspension (information)”. Suspension (information) is a subordinate concept of the success/failure determination information. The maximum number of stored (maximum pending number) of (can be said to exist) can be set as appropriate. The maximum number of reservations that can be stored by the storage means in this embodiment is four per type of start winning opening 904 . In the present embodiment, at the time when notification of the success/failure determination result is started, it is determined whether or not the acquired numerical value is a value that will result in a big hit. It is also possible to have a configuration in which the determination result itself is stored. In addition, the acquired numerical value is also used as a numerical value for determining the specific content of the effect for informing the success/failure determination result.

In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a pending image 70, which is a mark corresponding to each of the obtained numerical values (winning/failure judgment information) for which notification of the winning/failure judgment result stored in the storage means is not started, is displayed. It is displayed on the display area 911 of the device 91 . Specifically, the pending images 70 are displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91 so that the numerical values for executing the pass/fail determination are arranged in the order in which they were obtained (see FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, the values are displayed so as to line up from the left in order from the timing at which the numerical value was acquired (from the so-called pending digestion). A pending image (not shown) corresponding to the effect (variation of the identification pattern 80) for notifying the success/failure determination result has already started (so-called change) is displayed, although notification of the success/failure determination result has not been completed. may be made.

2) Jackpot Game The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment executes a jackpot game when the win/loss determination result is a jackpot. Hereinafter, the jackpot game and the effects during the jackpot game will be described.

A jackpot game consists of a plurality of unit games. Each unit game is called a "round" (the X-th unit game in a jackpot game is called an "X round" or the like. In the drawings, the "round" is described as "R". some places). For example, a "10-round jackpot" is a unit game that is repeated 10 times. Since each unit game is in a state in which game balls can be won in the big winning area 10, the greater the number of unit games (the number of rounds), the more the player can expect the number of game balls that can be obtained. more value. In this embodiment, the number of game balls (the number of prize balls) paid out when one game ball wins in the big winning area 10 is set to 15 pieces.

In this embodiment, the big winning area 10 is provided on the right side of the game area 902 (see FIG. 1). Therefore, during the jackpot game, the player performs a so-called “right-handed” game so that the game ball enters the right side of the game area 902 . During the jackpot game, a display is made in the display area 911 to indicate that it is a situation in which a "right shot" should be performed. It should be noted that it is not denied that a so-called "left-handed" game (shooting a game ball so that the game ball enters the left side of the game area 902) should be a jackpot game.

A unit game is a state in which a game ball can win a prize in the big prize area 10 until an end condition is satisfied. In addition, in this embodiment, an advantageous mode and a disadvantageous mode, the details of which will be described later, are set as the "state (mode) in which a game ball can win a prize". In this embodiment, reciprocating motion is performed between a closed position (original position) that closes the entrance of the big winning area 10 and an open position that opens the entrance of the big winning area 10 so as to accompany the big winning area 10. A switchable member 11 is provided. During at least part of the period during which the unit game is executed, the opening/closing member 11 is positioned at the open position, and the game ball can win in the big winning area 10 .

It should be noted that the structure for opening and closing the big winning area 10 may be of any type. The game machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with an opening/closing member 11 capable of reciprocating between a closed position along the game board surface and an open position tilted forward from the closed position. 11 is positioned at the open position, the opening/closing member 11 guides the game ball to the big winning area 10 (see FIGS. 1 and 3). Although not shown, a large winning area is provided under the passage through which the game balls pass, and when the opening/closing member is positioned at the closed position, the opening/closing member forms the bottom surface of the passage, and the opening/closing member is positioned at the open position. A structure (a structure using a so-called “slide attacker”) may be used in which a game ball that has entered the passage is guided to the big winning area.

As one of the end conditions of the unit game, ``that N (N is a natural number) game balls have won in the big winning area 10 in one unit game'' is set (hereinafter, the end condition is referred to as `` (also referred to as "winning end condition") (see FIG. 3). That is, when it is detected that N game balls have won in one unit game, the unit game ends. The value of N is called a "count" or the like. In this embodiment, N=10 is set. That is, basically (when so-called "over winning" does not occur), the number of game balls winning the big winning area 10 in one unit game is ten.

Another end condition is that "a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the unit game" (hereinafter, this end condition may also be referred to as a "time end condition") (see FIG. 3). Therefore, there is a possibility that the unit game will end before 10 game balls win in the big winning area 10 . The end conditions in the present embodiment are the winning end condition and the time end condition, but another end condition different from these end conditions may be set.

In this embodiment, advantageous aspects and disadvantageous aspects are set as aspects of the unit game. A disadvantageous mode is one in which the expected value of a player's profit is smaller than that of an advantageous mode. Therefore, in the jackpot game, the player hopes that the unit game will be advantageous.

In the unit game of the advantageous mode in this embodiment, the state in which the big winning area 10 is opened is maintained (the state in which the opening/closing member 11 is positioned in the open state is maintained) (see FIG. 4A). ). That is, regardless of the timing at which the game ball reaches the entrance of the big winning area 10, the game ball wins the big winning area 10.例文帳に追加

On the other hand, the disadvantageous mode is that the state in which the big prize area 10 is opened and the state in which it is closed are alternately repeated (the state in which the opening/closing member 11 is in the open state and the state in which it is in the closed position are alternately repeated). (see FIG. 4(b)). When the game ball reaches the entrance of the big winning area 10, if the big winning area 10 is closed, the game ball does not win the big winning area 10, and if the big winning area 10 is open. The game ball is in such a mode as to win a prize in the big prize area 10. - 特許庁That is, whether or not the game ball wins the big winning area 10 is determined according to the timing when the game ball reaches the entrance of the big winning area 10 .

The disadvantageous mode is "a situation in which a game ball that has reached the entrance of the big winning area 10 does not win because the big winning area 10 is closed". In other words, a situation (so-called "play ball spill") that would have resulted in winning if the big winning area 10 had been opened occurs. Conversely, an advantageous aspect is that such "spills" of game balls do not occur (hardly occur). Therefore, the profit obtained by the player in the unfavorable unit game is smaller than the profit obtained by the player in the advantageous unit game due to the occurrence of the "spill" of the game ball. For example, if 10 game balls win in the big winning area 10 in one unit game (the winning end condition is satisfied and the unit game ends), it is either a disadvantageous mode or an advantageous mode. Also, 150 (10 (count) x 15 (prize balls per winning) = 150) game balls will be paid out as prize balls. As the number of disadvantageous modes increases, a difference occurs in the expected value of the "net increase" (the number of prize balls - the number of game balls shot) obtained in one unit game. The difference in the expected value of the "net increase" corresponds to the difference in the expected value of profit. It should be noted that the expected value of the "net increase" in the disadvantageous unit game may be negative.

In addition, the disadvantageous aspect in this embodiment is that if the game ball is continuously shot toward the big winning area 10 (in this embodiment, if the "right-handed" game is continuously performed), It is set so that the probability of winning 10 game balls in the big winning area 10 in one unit game is extremely high. That is, if the game ball is continuously shot toward the large winning area 10 in the unit game of the disadvantageous mode, the winning end condition is satisfied before the time end condition is satisfied, so that the unit A case in which the game ends (a case in which 150 prize balls are obtained) is set as normal.

It should be noted that setting the advantageous aspect and the disadvantageous aspect as in the present embodiment is merely an example. That is, the method of setting the "expected profit difference" between the advantageous mode and the disadvantageous mode is merely an example. For example, by making the opening time of the big winning area 10 in the disadvantageous mode shorter than the opening time of the big winning area 10 in the advantageous mode, the expected number of prize balls in the advantageous mode The setting may be such that the expected value of the number of prize balls is reduced. In other words, the difference in the expected value of the "net increase" of the game balls mentioned above should be the difference between the advantageous mode and the disadvantageous mode.

3) Specific effect In this embodiment, a specific effect is executed during the jackpot game. The specific effect will be described in detail below. The specific effect is executed during a period during which the unit game in the winning game is not executed (hereinafter, this period may also be referred to as a specific period (see FIG. 5)). In light of the fact that the big winning area 10 is closed during periods other than the period during which the unit game is being executed, the big winning area 10 is closed during the specific period (the opening/closing member 11 is positioned at the closed position). state).

It is not necessary to generate a specific performance in all jackpot games. A specific performance occurs in a specific jackpot game that is at least a part of jackpot games (at least a part of a plurality of kinds of jackpots). The specific jackpot game in this embodiment includes eight unit games (see FIG. 5). That is, "8 round jackpot". Hereinafter, the first unit game may be called the first round, the second unit game may be called the second round, the third unit game may be called the third round, and so on.

A table containing a total of five patterns (first pattern (PAT1) to fifth pattern (PAT5)) as specific jackpot patterns (combination of advantageous and disadvantageous patterns) (for determining specific jackpot patterns) table) is set (see FIG. 6). Which of the first pattern to the fifth pattern is executed when the specific jackpot is won is internally determined. In short, which of the first pattern to the fifth pattern is executed is determined by the random number (jackpot random number) that triggered the winning of the jackpot. However, it is difficult or impossible for the player to know in advance which of the first to fifth patterns of the specific jackpot will be executed (by analyzing the LED lighting pattern, etc., indicating the type of jackpot). The setting that can be grasped by ) corresponds to "difficult" here).

In this embodiment, there is a possibility that the specific effect will be executed at least once and at most four times through the specific jackpot game. Hereinafter, in the order of execution, they are referred to as a first specific effect, a second specific effect, a third specific effect, and a fourth specific effect (see FIG. 5).

The first specific effect is executed during a period (hereinafter referred to as pre-round start period) before the start of the unit game of the first round in the specific jackpot game (see FIG. 5). Specifically, the period from the start to the end of the first specific effect is set to be included in the pre-round period. When the specific jackpot is won, the first specific effect is always executed (the details will be described later, but the second to fourth specific effects may not be executed).

The second specific effect to the fourth specific effect are executed during the period from the end of a certain unit game to the start of the next unit game (hereinafter referred to as inter-round period) (see FIG. 5). Specifically, each of the second specific effect to the fourth specific effect is set so that the period from the start to the end of the effect is included in the inter-round period. The second specific effect is executed during the inter-round period between the second round and the third round. The third specific effect is executed during the inter-round period between the fourth and fifth rounds. A fourth specific effect is executed during an inter-round period between the sixth round and the seventh round. Note that in the present embodiment, the length of all inter-round periods is constant.

The specific effect determines whether at least a part of the one or more unit games to be executed in the future (referring to the period during the specific jackpot game after the specific effect is executed) will be advantageous. is shown. A success result (favorable result for the player) and a failure result (disadvantageous result for the player) are set as the result of the specific effect, and if the result is a success result, one or more actions to be executed in the future At least part of the aspect of the unit game becomes an advantageous aspect.

The specific effect in this embodiment is a so-called "battle effect". A player's (ally) character fights against an enemy character, and the victory of the player's character is set as the success result, and the defeat of the player's character (the enemy's character wins) is set as the failure result. (See FIGS. 7 and 10). However, setting it as such a battle production is just an example. It is acceptable if the effect is of a length that fits within the period before the start of the round or the period between rounds, and a result that is advantageous to the player and an opposite result are set as the result of the effect.

When the jackpot is won (see FIG. 7(a)), the first specific effect is executed in the period before the start of the round (see FIGS. 5 and 7(b) to (d)). When the first specific effect is a success result (see FIG. 7(c)), the unit games of the 1st to 8th rounds are advantageous (see FIG. 8). That is, all the unit games constituting the specific jackpot game are advantageous (corresponding to the case where the first pattern in the table of FIG. 6 is selected). Therefore, it can be said that this is the most preferable result for the player. From another point of view, the first specific effect is associated with a unit game group including unit games of the 1st to 8th rounds, and the first specific effect is a unit game included in the unit game group. It can be said that it indicates whether or not all of the above are advantageous. It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, when the first specific effect is a successful result, the second to fourth specific effects are not executed. This is because the necessity of executing the second to fourth specific effects is eliminated since it is determined that all the unit games are in an advantageous mode when the first specific effect becomes a successful result. However, the second specific effect to the fourth specific effect (those resulting in a successful result) may be intentionally executed.

If the first specific effect does not result in success, that is, if it results in failure (see FIG. 7(d)), the first and second rounds are in a disadvantageous mode (see FIG. 9). A second specific effect is executed during the inter-round period after the second round (see FIGS. 5 and 10(a)). When the second specific effect becomes a success result (see FIG. 10(b)), the unit game of the third round to the eighth round becomes advantageous (see FIG. 10(d)) (the second (corresponds to the case where two patterns are selected). From another point of view, the second specific effect is associated with a unit game group including unit games of the 3rd to 8th rounds, and the second specific effect is a unit game included in the unit game group. It can be said that it indicates whether or not all of the above are advantageous. In addition, in this embodiment, when the second specific effect becomes a success result, the third specific effect and the fourth specific effect are not executed. This is because the success result of the second specific effect confirms that all the unit games to be executed after that will be advantageous, thus eliminating the need to execute the third specific effect and the fourth specific effect. be. However, the third specific effect and the fourth specific effect (those resulting in success) may be intentionally executed.

When the second specific effect does not result in success (see FIG. 10(c)), that is, when it results in failure, the third and fourth rounds are in a disadvantageous mode (see FIG. 10(e)). A third specific effect is executed during the inter-round period after the fourth round (see FIGS. 5 and 10(f)). If the third specific effect is a success result, the unit game of the 5th round to the 8th round becomes an advantageous mode (see FIG. 10(g)) (in the case where the third pattern in the table of FIG. 6 is selected Equivalent to). From another point of view, the third specific effect is associated with a unit game group including unit games of the 5th to 8th rounds, and the third specific effect is a unit game included in the unit game group. It can be said that it indicates whether or not all of the above are advantageous. In addition, in this embodiment, when the third specific effect is a success result, the fourth specific effect is not executed. This is because when the third specific effect becomes a success result, it is determined that all the unit games to be executed after that will be in an advantageous mode, so there is no need to execute the fourth specific effect. However, the fourth specific effect (which results in a successful result) may be intentionally executed.

If the third specific effect does not result in success, that is, if it results in failure, the fifth and sixth rounds are in a disadvantageous mode (see FIG. 10(h)). A fourth specific effect is executed during the inter-round period after the sixth round (see FIGS. 5 and 10(i)). If the fourth specific effect is a success result, the unit game of the 7th round and the 8th round becomes an advantageous aspect (see FIG. 10 (j)) (In the case where the fourth pattern in the table of FIG. 6 is selected Equivalent to). From another point of view, the fourth specific effect is associated with a unit game group including unit games of the 7th and 8th rounds, and the fourth specific effect is a unit game included in the unit game group. It can be said that it indicates whether or not all of the above are advantageous.

If the fourth specific effect does not result in success, that is, if it results in failure, the seventh and eighth rounds are disadvantageous (see FIG. 10(h)) (the fifth pattern in the table of FIG. 6 is selected). That is, in this embodiment, when the fourth specific effect results in failure, all the unit games constituting the specific jackpot game are in a disadvantageous mode. Therefore, it can be said that this is the most unfavorable result for the player.

In at least one of the advantageous mode unit game and the disadvantageous mode unit game, an image indicating the advantageous mode or the disadvantageous mode may be displayed in the display area 911 (disadvantageous mode when executing the advantageous mode). It is preferable to display an image that is not displayed when the mode is executed, or to display an image that is not displayed when the advantageous mode is executed when the disadvantageous mode is executed). In this embodiment, an image including the characters "FULL OPEN" (an image that is not displayed when executing a disadvantageous mode) is displayed in the advantageous mode unit game (see FIG. 8). By doing so, it becomes easy to understand the aspect of the unit game currently being executed.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, whether or not at least a part of one or a plurality of unit games to be executed in the future becomes an advantageous aspect during a period in which no unit game is being executed. A specific effect indicating is executed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the interest of the winning game will be reduced due to the player feeling that the period in which the unit game is not executed is long (the "waiting time" is long). From the point of view of designing a gaming machine, it is possible to reduce the so-called "short-time ball payout rate" by lengthening the period during which unit games are not executed while suppressing the decrease in interest.

4) Hereinafter, specific examples in which the gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment is improved, modified, or embodied will be described. It should be noted that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of items described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

○First specific example In the above embodiment, if the specific effect is a success result, the setting is such that all subsequent unit games will be in an advantageous mode. Although it has been explained that all the subsequent unit games will be in an advantageous mode when this happens, there are cases where after a certain unit game becomes an advantageous mode, subsequent unit games may become in a disadvantageous mode. and As an example, the following configuration is conceivable.

As in the above embodiment, as the specific effects, the first specific effect to the fourth specific effect can occur. It is assumed that the timing at which each specific effect can occur is the same as in the above embodiment. When the first specific effect (see FIG. 11(a)) executed in the period before the start of the round turns out to be a success result, the first and second rounds are advantageous (see FIG. 11(b) ). On the other hand, when the first specific effect results in failure, the first and second rounds are in a disadvantageous mode (see FIG. 11(c)). That is, the first specific effect is associated with the unit game group including the first round and the second round, and indicates whether all the unit games included in the unit game group are advantageous or disadvantageous. It is said that

Similarly, the second specific effect executed in the inter-round period between the second and third rounds (see FIG. 11(d)) is associated with the unit game group including the third and fourth rounds. be done. If the second specific effect is a success result, the third and fourth rounds are advantageous (see FIG. 11 (e)), and if a failure result is obtained, the third and fourth rounds is disadvantageous (see FIG. 11(f)). The third specific effect (see FIG. 11(g)) executed in the inter-round period between the 4th and 5th rounds is associated with the unit game group including the 5th and 6th rounds. If the third specific effect is a success result, the fifth and sixth rounds are advantageous (see FIG. 11(h)), and if a failure result is obtained, the fifth and sixth rounds becomes a disadvantageous aspect (see FIG. 11(i)). The fourth specific effect (see FIG. 11(j)) executed in the inter-round period between the 6th and 7th rounds is associated with the unit game group including the 7th and 8th rounds. If the fourth specific effect is a success result, the seventh and eighth rounds will be advantageous (see FIG. 11 (k)), and if a failure result, the seventh and eighth rounds becomes a disadvantageous aspect (see FIG. 11(l)).

Thus, in this example, two unit games (unit game group) are associated with each specific effect, and when a specific effect is successful, the two unit games associated with it are advantageous. According to the mode, when a failure result is obtained, the two unit games associated with it become a disadvantage mode. That is, before the start of the unit game and every time a predetermined number of unit games are executed, a specific effect occurs, indicating whether or not the corresponding unit game is in an advantageous mode.

By doing as in this example, since the specific effect will always occur in the predetermined inter-round period, the possibility that the player will feel that the period in which the unit game is not executed is long is further reduced. It is possible to

It should be noted that the number of unit games associated with each specific effect can be increased or decreased as appropriate. Each unit game may be associated with one unit game. In this case, the specific effect will occur in all inter-round periods in the specific jackpot game.

Also, in this example, the number of unit game groups associated with each specific effect is the same (two in this example), but the number of unit game groups associated with each specific effect is not the same. may be For example, one specific effect indicates whether two unit games are advantageous or disadvantageous, while another specific effect indicates whether three unit games are advantageous or disadvantageous. may be used to indicate

○Second Concrete Example The number of unit games for which it is determined that an advantageous mode will be obtained when the specific effect is a success result is not constant. That is, the number of unit games included in the unit game group associated with a specific effect can be changed. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, when the second specific effect (the specific effect that occurs during the inter-round period between the second round and the third round) described in the first specific example is a success result, Not only the results confirming that the 3rd and 4th rounds (two unit games) are advantageous (see FIG. 12(b)), but also the 3rd to 6th rounds (four unit games) are advantageous. The result of confirming that it will be a mode (see FIG. 12(c)) and the result of confirming that the 3rd to 8th rounds (six unit games) will be an advantageous mode (see FIG. 12(d)) It is assumed that it may occur. Even if the results of the 3rd and 4th rounds are advantageous, or the results of the 3rd to 6th rounds are advantageous, the subsequent unit games will be unfavorable. It is not limited to this (it means that the number of unit games "confirmed" that the advantageous mode will be obtained when the second specific effect becomes a success result is different).

Depending on the content of the specific effect, the number of unit games that are determined to be advantageous may be suggested. Specifically, three types of enemy characters, enemy A, enemy B, and enemy C, are set (see FIG. 12A). In the order of "success result of defeating", the number of unit games is set to increase easily. If the enemy A is defeated, it is confirmed that two unit games will be advantageous (see FIG. 12(b)), and if the enemy B is defeated, it is confirmed that four unit games will be advantageous ( See FIG. 12(c)), and it is determined that six unit games will be advantageous if the enemy C is defeated (see FIG. 12(d)). A setting may be made in which the number of unit games for which it is determined is associated. By doing so, it is possible to increase the degree to which the player pays attention to the content of the specific effect.

The content of the specific effect may suggest the probability that the specific effect will result in success. For example, the order of "enemy C<enemy B<enemy A" may be set so that the probability of a successful result is high (enemy C is the strongest and enemy A is the weakest) (see the dotted line box in FIG. 12A). part). By doing this, the "strong enemy" (when the probability of a successful result is low) has a large number of unit games that are determined to be advantageous when a successful result is obtained ("weak enemy" ( It is possible to realize an interesting game property such that the higher the probability of a successful result, the smaller the number of unit games that are determined to be advantageous when a successful result is obtained.

○Third Specific Example The table for determining the specific jackpot pattern is the same as the above embodiment (see FIG. 6), and as the specific effect, the first specific effect is performed during the period before the start of the round (see FIG. 13(a)). , the second specific effect can occur during the inter-round period between the fourth and fifth rounds (see FIG. 13(f)). As in the above-described embodiment, it is assumed that, when the specific effect becomes a success result, it is determined that all subsequent unit games will be in an advantageous mode. That is, when the first specific effect becomes a success result, the unit game of the 1st round to the 8th round becomes an advantageous mode (see FIG. 13 (b)), and when the second specific effect becomes a successful result , the unit game of the 5th to 8th rounds has an advantageous aspect (see FIG. 13(g)).

In this example, a special effect can occur in addition to the specific effect during the specific jackpot game. A special effect is associated with each specific effect. That is, a first special effect corresponding to the first specific effect and a second special effect corresponding to the second specific effect can occur. In this example, the first special effect may occur during the inter-round period between the second and third rounds, and the second special effect may occur during the inter-round period between the sixth and seventh rounds. Also, the special effect does not occur when the corresponding specific effect results in success, but can occur when the corresponding specific effect results in failure. In other words, the first special effect may occur when the first specific effect results in failure, and the second special effect may occur when the second specific effect results in failure ( See Figure 13).

The contents of each special effect correspond to the contents of the associated specific effect. Specifically, each special effect has a content that overturns the result (failure result) of the corresponding specific effect, or a content that indicates the continuation of the corresponding specific effect. If the specific effect is the battle effect as in the above embodiment, the special effect may be a so-called resurrection effect (reverse effect) (see FIG. 15(a)). In other words, after the result of the specific effect is that the player's character is defeated, the player's character is revived (resurrected and defeats the enemy character) by the special effect. be. If the content of the battle between the first specific effect and the second specific effect (such as the type of characters that appear) is different, then the special effect will be applied according to each specific effect (the character that appears in the special effect will It is said to be tailored to a specific production).

As described above, when the first specific effect (see FIG. 13 (a)) is a success result, the unit game of the first round to the eighth round becomes advantageous (see FIG. 13 (b)), and the first special No performance occurs. If the first specific effect results in failure, it is confirmed that the unit games of the first and second rounds are in a disadvantageous mode (see FIG. 13(c) and FIGS. 14(a) to (c)). When the first special effect occurs during the inter-round period between the second round and the third round, the unit games of the third to eighth rounds are advantageous (Fig. 13(d), Fig. 15 (a)-(c)). On the other hand, if the first special effect does not occur during the inter-round period between the second round and the third round, the unit games of the third and fourth rounds are also disadvantageous (Fig. 13 (e ), see FIGS. 16(a) and 16(b)). Thus, it can be said that the fact that the first specific effect results in a failure basically indicates that at least the first to fourth rounds will be in a disadvantageous mode. However, the unit game from the third round onwards is set to be in an advantageous mode by the occurrence of the first special effect on the way. From the player's point of view, it was assumed that at least the 1st to 4th rounds would be disadvantageous due to the failure of the first specific effect, but the occurrence of the first special effect resulted in a disadvantageous condition. It means that a pleasant change can occur in which some of the unit games that were supposed to be are overturned in an advantageous manner.

If the first specific effect results in failure and the first special effect does not occur, the first to fourth rounds will be in a disadvantageous state, and the second specific effect will occur during the inter-round period between the fourth and fifth rounds. An effect occurs (see FIG. 13(f)). If the second specific effect is a success result, the 5th to 8th rounds are advantageous (see FIG. 13(g)), and the second special effect does not occur. When the second specific effect results in failure, it is confirmed that the unit games of the fifth and sixth rounds are in a disadvantageous mode (see FIG. 13(h) and FIGS. 14(a) to (c)). When the second special effect occurs during the inter-round period between the 6th and 7th rounds, the unit games of the 7th and 8th rounds are advantageous (Fig. 13(i), Fig. 15 (a)-(c)). On the other hand, if the second special effect does not occur during the inter-round period between the 6th and 7th rounds, the unit games of the 7th and 8th rounds are also disadvantageous (Fig. 13 (j ), see FIGS. 16(a) and 16(b)). Thus, it can be said that the failure result of the second specific effect basically indicates that the 5th to 8th rounds are in a disadvantageous mode. However, the unit game after the 7th round is set to be advantageous mode by generating the second special effect on the way. From the player's point of view, it was assumed that the 5th to 8th rounds would be disadvantageous due to the failure of the second specific effect, but the occurrence of the second special effect was considered to be a disadvantage. It is possible that some unit games out of the plurality of unit games expected to become will be overturned in an advantageous manner.

This example may be modified as follows.

The configuration incorporates the idea described in the first specific example described above. As shown in FIG. 17, the successful result of the first specific effect confirms that the 1st to 4th rounds will be advantageous, and the 5th to 8th rounds will be advantageous. is not limited. That is, the basic configuration of the first specific effect is to indicate whether the first to fourth rounds will be advantageous or disadvantageous. When the first specific effect results in a failure and the first special effect does not occur, the unit game of the first to fourth rounds becomes a disadvantageous mode. On the other hand, if the first specific effect results in a failure and the first special effect occurs, the unit games of the third and fourth rounds will be advantageous (if the fifth to eighth rounds are advantageous, is not limited) (see FIGS. 17(a) to (e)). Further, the second specific effect is basically configured to indicate whether the 5th to 8th rounds are advantageous or disadvantageous. When the second specific effect results in a failure and the second special effect does not occur, the unit games of the 5th to 8th rounds are in a disadvantageous mode. On the other hand, when the second specific effect results in failure and the second special effect occurs, the unit games of the 7th and 8th rounds are advantageous (see FIGS. 17(f) to 17(j)). Thus, it becomes clear that the first specific effect is associated with the unit game group of the 1st to 4th rounds, and the second specific effect is associated with the unit game group of the 5th to 8th rounds. After doing so, when the first special effect occurs after the failure result of the first specific effect, or when the second special effect occurs after the failure result of the second specific effect, it is associated with each specific effect. A part of the unit game group is made to be in an advantageous mode.

A special effect may always occur during a predetermined inter-round period. In accordance with the above example, the first special effect occurs during the inter-round period between the 2nd and 3rd rounds, and the second special effect occurs during the inter-round period between the 6th and 7th rounds. It shall be. Then, depending on the "result" of the special effect, the subsequent development is assumed to be different. For example, it is assumed that the special effect is a effect that indicates that the ally side character is likely to be revived (a effect that causes a "flaring up") (see FIG. 18(a)). If the success result is that the ally side character is revived (see FIG. 18(b)), some unit games (in the case of the first special effect, the third round, fourth round, second special In the case of production, the seventh and eighth rounds) will be advantageous, while if the result is a failure in which the ally side character does not revive (see FIG. 18(c)), the part of the The unit game is set so that it does not become an advantageous mode. By doing so, the special effect is always generated in the predetermined period between rounds, so that the possibility that the player feels that the period between rounds is long (long 'waiting time') is reduced. Is possible.

○Fourth Concrete Example A player can grasp the number of unit games associated with a specific effect. For example, according to the above embodiment, if the second specific effect is successful, the third to eighth rounds are advantageous. The consequences of the second specific effect will affect the 3rd round to the 8th land. In order to indicate this, six predetermined effect images 20 (for example, images representing "medals") are displayed while the second specific effect is being executed. The number of effect images 20 may be indicated by an expression such as “×N (N is a number representing the number)” (see FIG. 19A). When the second specific effect is a successful result, an image is displayed as if the six effect images 20 were obtained (as if a "reward" was obtained for the successful result of the specific effect). display an image) (see FIG. 19(b)). By displaying such six effect images 20, the player can understand that the second specific effect is associated with "six rounds". . Although not shown, similarly to the case of the second specific effect, there are eight effect images 20 while the first specific effect is being executed, and the effect image 20 is being executed while the third specific effect is being executed. , and two effect images 20 are displayed while the fourth specific effect is being executed.

As in this example, if the effect image 20 corresponding to the number of rounds is displayed, the effect image 20 can be used as an element that clearly indicates "complete round". For example, an image is displayed as if the second specific effect was successful and six effect images 20 were acquired (see FIG. 19(b)). After that, in the third round, the six effect images 20 are displayed so as to line up at predetermined positions (see FIG. 19(c)). Triggered by the end of the third round, one of the six effect images 20 is controlled to be erased or changed in mode (for example, brightness is reduced) (see FIG. 19(d)). It becomes easy to understand that the third round is over. From the fourth round onward, the effect image 20 is controlled to be erased or changed one by one each time each round ends. In this way, by linking the "reward" obtained in the specific performance and the subsequent "digestion of the unit game (round)", it becomes easy to understand the series of performances during the specific jackpot game.

It should be noted that this example is preferably applied to a configuration in which the number of unit games in which it is determined that an advantageous mode is established when each specific effect becomes a success result is not determined. That is, it is preferable to apply to the configuration as in the second specific example. By doing so, it becomes an effect mode in which the player pays attention to the number of unit games indicated by the effect image 20 . In this case, the effect image 20 may not be displayed while the specific effect is being executed (before reaching the result), and may be displayed only when the specific effect is a successful result. good. In other words, when the "result" of confirming that a predetermined number of unit games are actually advantageous, an image showing the number of unit games is displayed. As shown in FIG. 19, if the number of unit games is indicated before the result is reached, the greater the number of unit games, the more the player wishes for a successful result. It is possible to On the other hand, if the configuration is such that the number of unit games is indicated only when a result is achieved, it is possible to realize a game feature in which the number of unit games is expected to increase when a successful result is achieved.

Fifth Concrete Example In the above embodiment, it was explained that the specific effect (first specific effect) is executed in the period before the start of the round, but the specific effect may not be executed in the period before the start of the round. A longer interval between unit games (a period between rounds) is highly likely to irritate the player, but the period before the start of the first round is substantially a jackpot game. Since it is the period before the round, it may be determined that the player is less likely to be irritated even if the period becomes longer, and the specific effect may be executed only during the period between rounds. For example, in accordance with the above embodiment, the first and second rounds of the specific jackpot are configured to be advantageous, and it is determined during the inter-round period whether the third and subsequent rounds will be advantageous. It shall be indicated by a specific effect that occurs in That is, it is set that two or more unit games including the first unit game that constitutes the specific jackpot will be in an advantageous mode (or in a disadvantageous mode), and the specific effect will not be executed in the period before the start of the round. to

○Sixth Concrete Example The length of the inter-round period is assumed to be different between the inter-round period in which the specific effect is executed and the inter-round period in which the specific effect is not executed. For example, as described in the first specific example above, during the inter-round period between the 2nd and 3rd rounds, between the 4th and 5th rounds, and between the 6th and 7th rounds If the specific effect is executed, the length of these inter-round periods is made longer than the length of the inter-round period in which the specific effect is not executed (see FIG. 20).

The specific effect expresses the effect of preventing the player from feeling the length of the period between rounds. Therefore, the period between rounds in which the specific effect occurs can be set relatively long. However, if the period between rounds in which a specific effect does not occur is relatively long (about the same length as the period between rounds in which a specific effect occurs), the above effect due to the specific effect will not appear, so it feels like the period is long. more likely to be lost. Therefore, the inter-round period during which the specific effect is not executed is made shorter than the inter-round period during which the specific effect is executed.

It should be noted that the length of each inter-round period in which the specific effect occurs may not be constant. Similarly, the length of each inter-round period in which the specific effect does not occur may not be constant. It is sufficient that the average length of the inter-round periods in which the specific effect is not generated is shorter than the average length of the inter-round periods in which the specific effect is generated.

○Seventh Concrete Example It is assumed that an operating means 30 that can be operated by a player is provided. The operation means 30 may be anything that can be operated by the player, and an example thereof is a "push button" (see FIG. 1). A configuration in which a plurality of types of operation means 30 are provided may be employed. It is assumed that an operation effect requiring the player to operate the operation means 30 is generated as a specific effect (see FIG. 21). Specifically, the player is requested to operate the operating means 30 (see FIG. 21(b)), and when the operating means 30 is operated (or when the operating means 30 is operated) It is assumed that the result is displayed (see FIGS. 21(c) and (d)) when the valid operation valid time elapses.

All of the two or more specific effects generated through the specific jackpot game may be set as operation effects, or a part of the two or more specific effects may be set as operation effects. In addition, a sensor that detects a part of the player's body ("hand", etc.) is provided, and the state in which a part of the body is detected by the sensor is treated in the same way as "operation of the operation means". It is good also as operation production.

The specific effect is intended to prevent the player from feeling that the period in which the unit game is not executed is long. By setting the specific effect as an operation effect and allowing the player to "act" during the period in which the unit game is not executed, the possibility of the player feeling that the period is long is further reduced.

If the setting is such that the specific effect may or may not be an operation effect, whether or not the specific effect becomes an operation effect indicates the probability that the specific effect will be a successful result. good. For example, the setting is such that the probability of a successful result is higher when the specific effect is an operation effect than when it is not an operation effect. By doing this, since the player pays attention to whether or not the operation performance is generated as the specific performance, it can be expected that the effect of preventing the player from feeling that the period in which the unit game is not executed is long.

It should be noted that the specific effect may be executed beyond the period between rounds regardless of whether or not the specific effect is the operation effect. In other words, part of the period during which the specific effect is executed may overlap with the period during which the unit game is executed. When the specific effect is executed beyond the period between rounds, the start point of the specific effect is before the period between rounds (during the unit game), and the end point of the specific effect is set during the period between rounds. is preferred. By doing so, the result of the specific effect is shown before the corresponding unit effect is started, so the specific effect becomes easy to understand.

Eighth Concrete Example Three or more modes may be set for the mode of the unit game. Each aspect may have different expected value of profit (net increase) of game balls obtained in one unit game. For example, a configuration in which a concept (intermediate mode) between the advantageous mode and the disadvantageous mode described in the above embodiment is set may be adopted. The expected value of the profit obtained in the unit game of the intermediate mode exceeds the expected value of the profit obtained in the unit game of the disadvantageous mode and is less than the expected value of the profit obtained in the unit game of the advantageous mode. In the intermediate mode, similarly to the disadvantage mode, the state in which the big winning area 10 is opened and the state in which it is closed are alternately repeated. It is conceivable that the amount of "spill" of the game ball is less than the disadvantageous mode).

In this case, as a result of the specific effect, a result different from the success result and the failure result (if the specific effect is a so-called "battle effect", it is conceivable to set a "draw" as the other result) can occur, and when the other result occurs, the corresponding unit game will be in the intermediate mode.

In addition, depending on the content of the specific effect, the degree of probability that the aspect of the corresponding unit game will be advantageous to the player may be suggested. For example, as explained in the second specific example above, a special effect that can change the type of enemy is used, and the probability that the stronger enemy is defeated increases the probability of being in an advantageous condition (the more weak the enemy is defeated, the more intermediate It is conceivable to set it so that the probability of becoming a mode is high.

In addition, two or more modes with different expected values of profit may be set as modes included in the advantageous mode, and two or more modes with different expected values of profit may be set as modes included in the disadvantageous mode. may be configured.

○ Ninth Concrete Example A configuration is provided in which a predetermined rule is set regarding the results (success results/failure results) of a plurality of specific effects that occur through a specific jackpot game. Specifically, the result of a certain specific effect (hereinafter also referred to as "target specific effect" in the description of this example) is the result of two or more specific effects that were executed before that (hereinafter, In the description, it may be referred to as the "previous specific effect").

For example, the fourth specific effect is set as "target specific effect", and the first to third specific effects are set as "preceding specific effect". That is, it is assumed that the result of the fourth specific effect can be predicted from the results of the first specific effect to the third specific effect. As an example, if all of the first to third specific effects result in failure (result in which the friendly character loses), the fourth specific effect always results in success (result in which the friendly character wins). It is conceivable to set a rule that In other words, if the 1st to 6th rounds are disadvantageous, the 7th and 8th rounds are always advantageous.

When setting the above-mentioned rule, two of the eight unit games that constitute the specific jackpot (the same number as the number of unit games associated with the fourth specific effect) will always be advantageous. (first condition), and the seventh and eighth rounds are not necessarily advantageous (second condition) (an example of the table is shown in FIG. 22). By setting the first condition, if the 1st to 6th rounds are disadvantageous, the 7th and 8th rounds are always advantageous. By setting the second condition, the configuration in which the 7th and 8th rounds are always advantageous in any case (the configuration in which the 4th specific effect is always a success) is excluded. be done. In the table shown in FIG. 22, pattern 4 (PAT4) corresponds to the case that "when all of the first to third specific effects result in failure, the fourth specific effect always results in success".

○ Tenth specific example When multiple specific effects occur in one specific jackpot game, the content of a certain specific effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "previous specific effect" in the explanation of this example) and the next specific effect It is assumed that the content of the effect (hereinafter, also referred to as "subsequent specific effect" in the description of this example) is related. In other words, it is assumed that the content of the later specific effect is based on the content of the previous specific effect.

An example that can generate the first specific effect to the fourth specific effect described in the above embodiment will be described. The first specific effect (see FIG. 23) is a effect as to whether or not the ally side character makes a preemptive attack. A preemptive attack by the ally side character is a success result (see FIG. 23(b)), and a failure result is when the ally side character does not preemptively attack (the enemy character makes a preemptive attack) (see FIG. 23(c)). is set. When the ally-side character makes a preemptive attack, an effect is executed in which the ally-side character wins. As a result, the first to eighth rounds are advantageous.

The second specific effect (see FIG. 24) is a effect as to whether or not the ally side character dodges the attack of the enemy side character. In other words, the first specific effect (previous specific effect), which results in failure, is a effect in which the enemy character makes a preemptive attack. specific production). It is set as a success result that the ally side character dodges the attack of the enemy side character (see FIG. 24(b)), and as a failure result that the ally side character is attacked by the enemy side character (see FIG. 24(c)). It is If the ally side character dodges the attack, the ally side character wins as it is. As a result, the third to eighth rounds are advantageous.

The third specific effect (see FIG. 25) is a effect as to whether or not the ally-side character who has been attacked by the enemy-side character stands up. That is, since the second specific effect (previous specific effect), which results in failure, is a effect in which the ally side character is attacked by the enemy side character, the "continuation" effect in response to that content is the third effect. It is executed as a specific effect (later specific effect). It is set as a success result (see FIG. 25(b)) that the ally side character stands up, and as a failure result (see FIG. 25(c)) that the ally side character cannot stand up (down). When the ally side character stands up, an effect leading to the ally side character winning is executed as it is. As a result, the 5th to 8th rounds are advantageous.

The fourth specific effect (see FIG. 26) is a effect as to whether or not a helper character will appear to help the downed ally side character. In other words, the third specific effect (previous specific effect), which results in a failure, is a effect in which the ally side character goes down. It is executed as a specific production). Appearance of the helper character is a success result (see FIG. 26(b)), and failure result is that the helper character does not appear (allied character remains down) (see FIG. 26(c)). is set. When the helper character appears, an effect leading to victory of the ally side character (helper character) is executed as it is. As a result, the 7th to 8th rounds are advantageous.

In this way, the content of the specific effect that constitutes the specific jackpot game is such that it indicates the "continuation" of the content of the previous specific effect (content with a story), so that the specific jackpot game It is possible to further improve the interest of the (specific effect).

○ Eleventh Specific Example The target indicated by the specific effect is not limited to the aspect of the unit game to be executed thereafter (whether or not the unit game becomes an advantageous aspect). Anything that indicates whether or not an event advantageous to the player will occur is acceptable. For example, whether the game state after the end of the jackpot game is a game state (for example, probability fluctuation state) that is more advantageous than the normal game state, or whether the jackpot winning is confirmed after the jackpot game ends (so-called pending A specific effect indicating whether or not consecutive chances will occur may occur. In addition, when so-called "settings" (jackpot probabilities differ for each setting) are provided, a specific effect may be used to suggest the "settings".

○Twelfth Specific Example In the above embodiment, it was explained that the pattern of the combination of advantageous aspects and disadvantageous aspects that make up the special jackpot is predetermined. It is also possible to adopt a method of determining whether or not to use a disadvantageous mode by lottery each time. For example, "1st round / 2nd round", "3rd round / 4th round", "5th round / 6th round", "7th round / 8th round" are each set as one set, and included in each set It is assumed that a lottery is carried out to determine whether the unit game is to be used as an advantageous mode (lottery is carried out four times in total). In this case, each of the first specific effect to the fourth specific effect indicates the result of each lottery.

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

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

・ Means 1
Winning game execution means for executing a winning game including a plurality of unit games, triggered by the win or failure determination result, and a game during a specific period during which the unit game is not executed in the winning game a performance executing means for executing a specific performance indicating whether or not an event advantageous to the player occurs.
According to the gaming machine, since the specific effect is executed during the specific period in which the unit game is not executed, the possibility that the player feels the specific period is long and the interest in the winning game is reduced. can be reduced.

・ Means 2
As the mode of the unit game, an advantageous mode and a disadvantageous mode in which the expected value of the profit that the player can obtain is smaller than the advantageous mode are set, and the specific effect is one or more of the above that will be executed in the future. The gaming machine according to means 1, characterized in that it indicates whether or not at least a part of the aspect of the unit game becomes the advantageous aspect.
Thus, by setting the advantageous mode and the disadvantageous mode as the mode of the unit game, it is possible to use the specific effect as an effect indicating whether or not it becomes an advantageous mode.

・Method 3
In the unit game of the advantageous mode, a predetermined winning area is kept open, and in the unit game of the disadvantageous mode, the winning area is alternately opened and closed. The game machine according to means 2, characterized in that it is repeated for .
By doing so, in the unit game of the disadvantageous mode, since the winning area is in a closed state, game balls that do not win are generated. Lower expected profit.

・ Means 4
When the result of the specific effect is advantageous to the player, all of the two or more unit games included in the unit game group associated with the specific effect become the advantageous mode. The gaming machine according to means 2 or 3.
In this way, when the result of the specific effect becomes an advantageous result, it can be set such that two or more unit games will be in an advantageous mode.

・ Means 5
When the result of the specific effect is unfavorable to the player, at least the first unit game among the two or more unit games included in the unit game group becomes the disadvantageous mode. The game machine according to the means 4 characterized by the above.
If the result of the specific performance is a disadvantageous result, at least the unit game to be executed first may be configured to be in a disadvantageous mode.

・ Means 6
Although the result of the specific effect is disadvantageous to the player, when the special effect occurs, some of the two or more unit games included in the unit game group become the advantageous mode, When the result of the specific effect is unfavorable to the player and the special effect does not occur, all of the two or more unit games included in the unit game group become the disadvantageous mode. The game machine according to means 5.
By adopting such a configuration, all the unit games included in the unit game group are thought to be in a disadvantageous mode, but the occurrence of a special effect may overturn it. It is possible to realize

・Method 7
The gaming machine according to means 6, wherein the special effect occurs during the specific period.
By doing so, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player feels that the specific period is long even with the special effect.

・Means 8
The gaming machine according to any one of means 4 to 7, wherein the number of unit games included in the unit game group is variable.
By doing so, it is possible to make the winning game rich in variety.

・Means 9
The gaming machine according to means 8, wherein the number of the unit games included in the unit game group is suggested by the content of the specific effect.
By doing so, the player will pay attention to the content of the specific effect, so that it is possible to further reduce the risk of feeling that the specific period is long.

1 gaming machine 10 big winning area 11 opening/closing member 91 display device 911 display area

Claims (1)

Winning game execution means for executing a winning game including a plurality of unit games, triggered by the success or failure determination result being a win;
During the period during which the unit game is not executed in the winning game, and during the interval period from the end of a certain unit game to the start of the next unit game, an event advantageous to the player occurs. Effect execution means for executing a specific effect indicating whether or not,
with
As the mode of the unit game, an advantageous mode and a disadvantageous mode in which the expected value of the profit that the player can obtain is smaller than the advantageous mode are set,
When the result of the specific effect is advantageous to the player, all of the two or more unit games included in the unit game group associated with the specific effect become the advantageous mode, while the specific effect If the result of is disadvantageous to the player, at least the unit game executed first among the two or more unit games included in the unit game group becomes the disadvantageous mode,
Although the result of the specific effect is disadvantageous to the player, when the special effect occurs, some of the two or more unit games included in the unit game group become the advantageous mode. On the other hand, when the result of the specific effect is disadvantageous to the player and the special effect does not occur, all of the two or more unit games included in the unit game group become the disadvantageous mode. A game machine characterized by
However, the specific effect and the special effect are executed so that the period from start to finish is within the interval period.

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