JP7340255B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

A gaming machine in which a special symbol (special symbol) indicating the occurrence of a continuous performance is set is known (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2019-170587 Publication

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the taste of the game by using special symbols.

A gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, includes a plurality of types of identification symbols, which are symbols displayed on a display device, for notifying a player of a result of a judgment of validity, and a plurality of types of identification symbols. is a different symbol and controls a special symbol indicating that an event advantageous to the player will occur; and a continuous performance in which the fluctuating identification symbol once stops or pseudo-stops and then starts fluctuating again. continuous performance execution means for executing a continuous performance, and pending change performance execution means for executing a pending change performance for changing the aspect of a pending symbol indicating the existence of validity judgment information for which notification of the validity judgment result displayed on the display device has not been completed; The present invention is characterized in that both the continuous performance and the pending change performance may occur when a special combination including the identification symbol and the special symbol is constructed.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by using special symbols.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a diagram showing identification symbols and pending symbols displayed in a display area. It is a list diagram of aspects of reserved symbols. It is a diagram for explaining a specific suspension effect. It is a diagram for explaining a first specific example of specific suspension performance. It is a diagram for explaining a third specific example of specific suspension performance. It is a diagram for explaining a fifth specific example of specific suspension performance. It is a diagram for explaining an accompanying pending change performance. It is a diagram for explaining a first specific example of an accompanying pending change effect. It is a diagram for explaining a second specific example of an accompanying pending change performance. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a fourth specific example of an accompanying pending change performance. It is a diagram for explaining a fifth specific example of an accompanying pending change performance. It is a diagram for explaining a special hold change effect. It is a diagram for explaining a first specific example of a special reservation change performance. It is a diagram (part 1) for explaining a second specific example of special reservation change performance. FIG. 2 is a diagram (part 2) for explaining a second specific example of the special pending change performance. It is a diagram (part 1) for explaining a third specific example of a special pending change performance. It is a diagram (part 2) for explaining a third specific example of the special pending change performance. It is a figure for explaining the fourth specific example of special reservation change performance. It is a diagram (reference diagram) for explaining the pseudo-continuous production of the basic mode (it is also a diagram for explaining the fourth specific example and the fifth specific example of the image change production). It is a diagram for explaining a pseudo-continuous production (image change production) in a special mode (it is also a diagram for explaining a fourth specific example and a fifth specific example of the image change production). FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a third specific example of image change production. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a sixth specific example of image change production. It is a diagram for explaining a preview performance (it is also a diagram for explaining a second specific example of a preview performance). FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a first specific example regarding preview performance. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a third specific example regarding preview performance. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a fourth specific example regarding preview performance. It is a diagram for explaining a fifth specific example regarding preview performance. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a sixth specific example regarding preview performance.

1) Basic configuration of gaming machine Hereinafter, one 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. Note that in the following description, images include not only still images but also moving images.

The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 90. The game board 90 is formed of approximately square plywood, and the guide rail 903, which constitutes a path for guiding the game ball fired by operating the firing device 908 (launching handle) to the gaming area 902, has a roughly arc shape. It is set up like this.

The gaming area 902 is provided with a display device 91, a starting area 904, a big prize opening 906, an out opening, and the like. A display area 911 of the display device 91 is a portion that is visible through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90. Further, in the game area 902, a plurality of game nails are provided as obstacles that change the manner in which the game balls flow down when they collide with each other. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes into various modes depending on the conditions when it collides with the game nail.

In such a gaming machine 1, a game ball is fired toward the gaming area 902 by operating the firing device 908. When the game balls flowing down the game area 902 enter a winning opening such as the starting area 904 or the big winning opening 906, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by the payout device.

Note that explanations of components of the gaming machine 1 that are not related to the present invention, such as the frame of the gaming machine 1, the lower tray and the upper tray for storing game balls, will be omitted. For these, structures similar to those of known gaming machines can be applied.

The jackpot lottery is executed by a win/fail determination means provided on a control board (not shown) triggered by the landing of a game ball in the starting area 904. 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. When a game ball enters the starting area 904, a numerical value (win/fail determination information) is obtained from a random number source, and if the numerical value is the same as a predetermined jackpot value, it is a jackpot, and if it is different, it is a miss. becomes. In this embodiment, the notification of the validity judgment results is started in the order in which the numerical values are obtained (so-called fluctuation is started), but there is validity judgment information for which the notification of the validity judgment results has not been completed yet. In this case, the newly acquired validity determination information is stored as pending information in a storage means provided on the control board (not shown). The fact that the reservation information is stored in the storage means is displayed as a reservation symbol 10. That is, the pending symbol 10 indicates the existence of validity determination information for which notification of the corresponding validity determination result has not been completed.

In the present embodiment, the pending symbol 10 is a notification effect that notifies the result of the judgment (a presentation from the start of variation of the identification pattern 80 (identification pattern group 80g) until it completely stops at the combination indicating the result of the judgment, so-called one-time). The fluctuating pending symbol 11 (referring to the fluctuating performance) has started, but the notification of the validity determination result has not been completed. (a symbol indicating the existence of the so-called "variation pending") and a pre-change pending symbol corresponding to the validity judgment information (hereinafter sometimes referred to as pre-variation pending information) for which the notification performance that notifies the validity judgment result has not started. 12 is displayed (see Figure 2). In this embodiment, the basic form of the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation is the same. In this embodiment, the accompanying image 20 accompanying the fluctuating pending symbol 11 is displayed in the normal state. The basic forms of the pending symbols 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbols 12 before fluctuation may be completely different. Moreover, it is good also as a structure in which the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation is not displayed. In addition, the order in which notification of the validity determination results corresponding to the pre-change pending symbols 12 is completed (so-called pending "order of consumption") is earlier as the symbols are located on the right.

An upper limit is determined for the maximum number of stored pre-change pending information. In this embodiment, the maximum number of stored pieces of the first pre-variation reservation information (special figure 1 reservation) obtained by winning in the first starting area 904a is four, and by winning in the second starting area 904b. The maximum number of stored pieces of second pre-variation reservation information (special figure 2 reservation) that can be obtained is four. Therefore, regarding the reserved symbol 10 corresponding to either the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2, one pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and up to four pending symbols 12 before fluctuation may be displayed (see Fig. 2). .

In this embodiment, similarly to known gaming machines, the player is notified of the result of the judgment based on the combination of identification symbols 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91. Specifically, the identification symbol group 80g (left identification symbol group 80gL, middle identification symbol group 80gC, right identification symbol group 80gR) including multiple types of identification symbols 80 starts to fluctuate, and finally each identification symbol group 80g The first identification pattern 80 is selected and stopped. When a jackpot is won, the combination of the stopped identification symbols 80 selected from each identification symbol group 80g becomes a predetermined combination (for example, a set of three identical identification symbols 80). If it is a loss, another combination (other than the combination that results in a jackpot) will be used. The identification pattern 80 may be a combination of numbers, characters, etc.

In this embodiment, a normal gaming state and a special gaming state are set as the gaming states. The special gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is a low probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and is a low base state (low probability, no time saving) in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the starting area 904. As the special game state, a first special game state and a second special game state are set. The first special gaming state is a high probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is high, and is also a high base state (high probability and short time) in which a game ball is likely to land in the starting area 904. The second special gaming state is a low probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and is a high base state (low probability and short time) in which a game ball is likely to enter the starting area 904. In the normal gaming state, the player fires a game ball aiming at the first starting area 904a. In this embodiment, so-called "left-handed hitting" is performed. In the special game state, a game ball is fired aiming at the second starting area 904b. In this embodiment, so-called "right-handed hitting" is performed. The special game state is a state in which it is easy to win the opening lottery for the second starting area 904b triggered by a game ball entering the normal starting area 905, so it is relatively easy for the game ball to enter the second starting area 904b. Win a prize. It should be noted that the settings regarding the transition of the gaming state may be of any kind, so the description thereof will be omitted. Further, the game state set as described above is merely an example.

2) Hereinafter, various effects that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be explained. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which only a part of the effects described below can be executed. Further, a predetermined production mode (which may be a production mode that can be selected by the player himself or a production mode that is automatically set (without selection by the player)) is set. Only in certain cases, a configuration may be adopted in which the effects described below can occur. Furthermore, an image (a so-called "small pattern" or the like) indicating various information may be displayed inconspicuously near the outer edge of the display area 911 (the image is omitted in each figure). Players can now enjoy games without being aware of these types of images.

2-1) Specific Pending Performance The basic configuration of the specific pending performance is that it indicates the reliability, which is the probability that the winning/failure judgment result corresponding to the pending symbol 10 will be a hit, depending on the aspect of the pending symbol 10. The process until the mode of the reserved symbol 10 is determined is a characteristic performance. A plurality of types of modes are set as modes in which the reserved symbol 10 can be. In this embodiment, a first special aspect 101s, a second special aspect 102s, a third special aspect 103s, and a fourth special aspect 104s are set as the normal aspect 10n and the special aspect 10s different from the ordinary aspect 10n ( (See Figure 3). The difference between each aspect may be one that can be distinguished by the player. In this embodiment, the "color tone" is different. The normal mode 10n is "white", the first special mode 101s is "blue", the second special mode 102s is "green", the third special mode 103s is "red", and the fourth special mode 104s is "rainbow". In this order, the probability that the corresponding validity determination result (hereinafter also referred to as target validity determination result) will be a jackpot (hereinafter also referred to as (jackpot) reliability) increases. In this embodiment, when the reserved symbol 10 of the fourth special mode 104s is displayed, it is determined that the corresponding result of the judgment becomes a jackpot (reliability is 100%). Note that in each figure, the "color" of each aspect is represented by letters (the "color" is omitted for the normal aspect 10n (white)).

In the specific pending performance in this embodiment, the fluctuating pending symbol 11 becomes the pending symbol 10 that is the target of the performance. However, the pre-change pending symbol 12 may be the target of the performance. The specific pending performance is a type of pending change performance in which the target pending symbol 10 changes from the preliminary mode (the mode in FIG. 4(a)) to the subsequent mode (the mode in FIG. 4(c)). Hereinafter, a specific pending performance in which the fluctuating pending symbol 11 changes from the normal mode 10n to the special mode 10s will be explained. The fluctuating pending symbol 11 of the normal mode 10n is displayed at a predetermined position (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a display position). The display position can be said to be a location associated with the accompanying image 20 described above (the display position in this embodiment is above the accompanying image 20). In the specific hold performance, a plurality of candidate symbols that are "candidates" of the subsequent mode are displaced toward the display position. For example, if three types, the first special mode 101s, the second special mode 102s, and the third special mode 103s, are set as candidate symbols, the three candidate symbols will be displaced toward the display position (Fig. 4 (see (a)). Note that the types of symbols (aspects) serving as candidate symbols may be changeable each time, or the number of symbols (aspects) serving as candidate symbols may be changeable each time. In addition, before one of the candidate symbols is selected and displayed at the display position as a post-examination mode, it is just a "candidate", and these candidate symbols do not directly suggest reliability. (In the sense that the more highly reliable aspects are shown as "candidates," the higher the probability that the ex post aspect will be highly reliable, it can be said that reliability is indirectly suggested.)

The "displacement" of each of the candidate symbols is not limited to linear displacement (shortest distance) toward the display position. The displacement may be such that the player can understand that each candidate symbol is approximately heading toward the display position. In addition, in the process of displacement toward the display position, at least a portion of the candidate symbols may overlap, but the player cannot grasp what each candidate symbol looks like in the process of displacement. be made possible.

Each candidate symbol is displayed so that at least a portion thereof overlaps each other (overlaps front and rear) at the display position. That is, the three candidate symbols, the first special mode 101s, the second special mode 102s, and the third special mode 103s, are grouped together so that at least some of them overlap each other, and the variation before the change is caused by these candidate symbols. The medium reserved symbol 11 (normal mode 10n) is covered (invisible) (see FIG. 4(b)). Note that the statement that the candidate symbols "at least partially overlap each other at the display position" does not necessarily mean that all the candidate symbols are accurately positioned at the display position. It is assumed that a deviation from the display position to the extent that the player feels that all the candidate symbols are located at the display position is allowed (it is sufficient that each candidate symbol is located approximately at the display position).

Finally, one of the plurality of candidate symbols remains at the display position (see FIG. 4(c)). In this embodiment, other candidate symbols (symbols other than those remaining in the display position) are displaced downward and moved out of the display area 911 (from the lower edge of the display area 911 to the outside of the display area 911). (It appears as if the object has moved and is no longer visible.) The candidate symbol remaining at the display position is the symbol after the change (subsequent mode). That is, the performance in which the fluctuating pending symbol 11 changes from the "normal mode 10n" to "the one remaining in the display position among the first special mode 101s to third special mode 103s" is completed.

In this way, the specific hold effect in this embodiment is an interesting effect in which a plurality of candidate symbols are displaced toward the display position, and eventually one remains (the remaining one becomes the subsequent mode). be.

Furthermore, after at least a portion of a plurality of candidate symbols are displayed at a display position so as to overlap with each other, any one of the plurality of candidate symbols remains at the display position. It is possible to create a performance that will keep your eyes peeled until the end, wondering whether it will remain or what will happen after the fact.

Hereinafter, specific examples of improving, embodying, modifying, etc. the matters related to the above-mentioned specific suspension performance will be explained. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇First specific example It has been explained that the specific pending performance in the above embodiment is such that the candidate symbol remaining at the display position becomes the target pending symbol 10 (in the above embodiment, the fluctuating pending symbol 11). The configuration is such that the aspect of the candidate symbol remaining at the display position changes to become the target pending symbol 10 (subsequent aspect). In other words, the state of the symbol is different between the candidate symbol stage and the target pending symbol 10 stage.

For example, at the candidate symbol stage, the background image (not shown because it is well known that such background images are displayed) is made translucent so that it can be seen through. (Illustrated with dotted lines). That is, it is assumed that each candidate symbol is in a semi-transparent state at the stage where a plurality of candidate symbols are being displaced toward the display position (see FIG. 5(a)). In addition, in a state in which a plurality of candidate symbols are displayed at the display position (see FIG. 5(b)), the pending symbol 10 in the preliminary mode may be set to be transparent, or the pending symbol 10 in the preliminary mode may be set to be invisible. You can also use it as After that, one candidate symbol remains at the display position (see FIG. 5(c)), and changes to the target pending symbol 10 (post-form) (see FIG. 5(d)). The target pending symbol 10 is in an opaque state through which the background image cannot be seen. In other words, the pattern remaining at the display position changes from a semi-transparent state to an opaque state. By doing so, the player can understand that the pending symbols 10 that have become opaque are in the post-action mode.

In addition, since the symbol is semi-transparent at the candidate symbol stage (before the change), there is a risk that the player may misunderstand that the symbol is definitively displayed as indicating the reliability of the jackpot. reduced. In other words, at the stage where it is a candidate symbol, the candidate symbol is not an image that suggests reliability, but since the candidate symbol is semi-transparent, the player can view the candidate symbol as suggesting reliability. There is a low possibility that the user will misunderstand that the image is an original image.

In addition, as a method of setting a difference in the appearance of the symbol between the candidate symbol stage and the target reserved symbol 10 stage, other than the above-mentioned "semi-transparent/opaque" method may be considered. For example, when it is in the candidate symbol stage, it is smaller (the size is different) than when it becomes the target reserved symbol 10, and when it is in the candidate symbol stage, it becomes the target reserved symbol 10. It is conceivable to have a configuration in which the light is darker than the levels (different brightness).

〇Second specific example The above-described specific pending performance results in the target pending symbol 10 changing to one of a plurality of candidate symbols (a pending change occurs), but a pending change occurs. You may end up not doing so. In other words, the setting is such that the occurrence of the specific pending performance does not necessarily result in a change in the aspect of the target pending symbol 10 (increasing the jackpot reliability). A change in the aspect of the target pending symbol 10 increases the reliability of a jackpot, so it can be said to be a pleasing result (successful result) for the player, but a change in the aspect of the target pending symbol 10 does not change. This can be said to be a disappointing result (failure result) for the player. If the result is a failure, none of the plurality of candidate symbols that have been displaced toward the display position will stay at the display position (pass through the display position).

In the case of this example, it is preferable to set the setting so that the larger the number of candidate symbols displayed, the higher the probability of a successful result. In other words, in the case of this example, "one of the plurality of candidate symbols remains in the display position" is set as an advantageous result for the player, so the larger the number of candidate symbols, the more advantageous it is. The settings should be such that there is a high probability of achieving the desired result. By doing so, it is possible to provide an easy-to-understand performance in which the number of candidate symbols and the probability of an advantageous result are linked.

〇Third specific example The configuration is such that two or more of the plurality of candidate symbols may be the same symbol. For example, in a specific hold performance where three candidate symbols are displayed, one candidate symbol of the first special mode 101s and two candidate symbols of the third special mode 103s are displayed, so that candidate symbols of the same mode are displayed. The configuration is such that two or more items may be displayed (see FIG. 6(a)).

In this case, it is preferable that the greater the number of candidate symbols, the higher the probability that they will be selected as the subsequent mode. In the above example, the setting is such that the candidate symbols (two) of the third special mode 103s are more likely to be selected as the subsequent mode than the candidate symbol (one) of the first special mode 101s ( However, there is a possibility that the candidate symbol of the first special mode 101s is selected). If three candidate symbols of the same type are displayed and two candidate symbols of different types are displayed, the three candidate symbols displayed are better than the two candidate symbols displayed. The setting is such that there is a high probability that the option will also be selected.

More preferably, when a change in the reserved symbols 10 occurs, the probability of being selected as the subsequent mode is in line with the ratio of each candidate symbol. In the above example, the probability that the candidate symbol (one) of the first special mode 101s will be selected as the subsequent mode is 1/3, and the candidate symbol (two) of the third special mode 103s is selected as the posterior mode. The probability of being selected as an aspect is set to 2/3 (see FIG. 6(b)).

Note that the specific pending performance is a performance in which the player enjoys predicting which of the multiple candidates will be selected, so the multiple candidate symbols may not all be of the same type. Preferably (in the above example, the three candidate symbols include two types, the first special aspect 101s and the third special aspect 103s). However, this does not negate the possibility of a case in which a plurality of candidate symbols are all of the same type (same mode). In this case, it is determined that the candidate symbol will be the subsequent mode.

〇Fourth Specific Example Although it has been explained that the specific pending performance in the above embodiment is a pending change performance in which the target pending symbol 10 changes from the pre-mode to the post-mode, it does not have to be a pending change performance. In other words, it may be configured such that a specific pending effect occurs regarding the mode of a certain pending symbol 10 (a configuration in which no preliminary mode is shown).

〇Fifth Specific Example As described in the above embodiment, each candidate symbol is displayed so that at least a portion thereof overlaps each other (overlaps front and back) at the display position. Specifically, in the display position, one candidate symbol among a plurality of candidate symbols is displayed so as to be located in front of another candidate symbol. In other words, a portion where a certain candidate symbol overlaps with another candidate symbol is displayed in a display manner such that it is covered by the candidate symbol and cannot be seen. Various methods can be considered for displaying in this way. For example, a method may be used in which an image layer displaying a certain candidate symbol is set in front of an image layer displaying another candidate symbol. The display area 911 is for displaying a two-dimensional image, and by doing so as described above, it is possible to express the positional relationship of candidate symbols in the front and back direction.

Based on this premise, it is assumed that which of the candidate symbols is likely to be selected as the subsequent mode is suggested by the positional relationship of the candidate symbols in the front-rear direction. For example, the setting is such that the further a candidate symbol is displayed, the higher the probability that it will be selected as the subsequent mode (remain in the display position). If the second special aspect 102s, the third special aspect 103s, and the first special aspect 101s are arranged one after the other in order from the front (see FIG. 7(a)), then the first special aspect The probability that the aspect 101s will be selected as the subsequent aspect is the highest, and the probability that the second special aspect 102s will be selected as the subsequent aspect is the lowest. The candidate symbol displayed further back (backward) will appear to the player to be located closer to the image displayed as the background, so the candidate symbol is more likely to stay in the display position (i.e., the more likely it is to be selected). (see FIG. 7(b)).

On the contrary, a setting may be made in which the further a candidate symbol is displayed, the higher the probability that it will be selected as the subsequent mode (remain in the display position). The further a candidate symbol is displayed, the less the area covered by other candidate symbols, making it more ``conspicuous''; however, the more ``conspicuous'' a candidate symbol is, the more likely it is to stay in the display position (that is, the more likely it is to be selected). ) settings.

2-2) Accompanying Pending Change Production As described above, in this embodiment, the accompanying image 20 that accompanies the fluctuating pending symbol 11 is displayed. The accompanying image 20 not only has the effect of facilitating the distinction between the pending symbols 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbols 12 before fluctuation, but is also used for the pending change effect. Specifically, the pre-variation pending pattern 12 is used for a pending change performance that changes from a pre-change mode to a post-change mode. Hereinafter, this pending change performance will be referred to as an accompanying pending change performance.

Any one of the one or more pre-change pending symbols 12 displayed in the display area 911 becomes the target of the accompanying pending change performance (hereinafter, the pre-change pending symbols 12 that are the target of the accompanying pending change performance are targeted) (Sometimes called a pattern). In the accompanying pending change performance, the accompanying image 20 (see FIG. 8(a)) that was attached to the pending symbol 11 during variation is displaced to the position attached to the target symbol (see FIG. 8(b)) (hereinafter referred to as "during variation"). The position associated with the reserved symbol 11 (position in normal state) may be referred to as the original position, and the position associated with the target symbol may be referred to as the production position). The distance between the target symbol and the associated image 20 in a state where the associated image 20 is attached to the pre-change pending symbol 12 which is the target symbol is smaller than the distance between the pre-change pending symbol 12 which is not the target symbol and the associated image 20. In this embodiment, the accompanying image 20 is displaced laterally (to the left) along the lower edge of the display area 911. The pending symbols 11 during fluctuation are closer to the pre-fluctuation pending symbols 12, the earlier the so-called "digestion order" is. Therefore, the displacement amount (the amount of movement from the original position to the performance position) of the accompanying image 20 becomes larger as the target symbol becomes the pre-change pending symbol 12 that has a later extinguishment order.

After the accompanying image 20 is displaced to a position accompanying the target symbol, a pending change effect occurs in which the aspect of the target symbol may change. In this embodiment, after the accompanying image 20 is attached to the target symbol, an image acting on the target symbol (an image acting directly or indirectly on the target symbol; hereinafter referred to as an effect image 25) is displayed. (See Figure 8(c)). In other words, this indicates that the target symbol may change due to the action of the effect image 25 (displaying the effect image 25 can be said to be an "inciting effect" that suggests a change in the target symbol). As a result, it may lead to a successful result in which the aspect of the target symbol changes in a direction that increases reliability (see FIG. 8(d)), or it may result in a failure result in which the aspect of the target symbol does not change (not shown). There is also. Note that when the accompanying image 20 is attached to the target symbol, a setting may be made that always results in a change in the aspect of the target symbol (changes in a direction that increases reliability) (a setting that always results in a successful result). In this case, at the time when the accompanying image 20 is attached to the target symbol, it is determined that an event advantageous to the player will occur in which the aspect of the target symbol changes. After that, the accompanying image 20 returns to its original position (see FIG. 8(e))

In this way, in the accompanying pending change performance in this embodiment, the accompanying image 20 is displaced to the position associated with the target symbol, which is one of the pre-change pending symbols 12. In other words, the accompanying pending change performance is an easy-to-understand performance in which the accompanying image 20 indicates which target symbol may change in appearance. Since the accompanying image 20 is displaced from the original position associated with the fluctuating pending symbol 11 to the performance position associated with the target symbol, it is easy to see that the target symbol is the "target" of some performance. The accompanying image 20 is an image that accompanies the fluctuating pending symbol 11 in a normal state and is an image for distinguishing between the fluctuating pending symbol 11 and the pre-fluctuation pending symbol 12, but the accompanying image 20 is used as a pending symbol that is subject to a pending change. It can be said that this effect was also used to show the number 10.

Hereinafter, specific examples of improving, embodying, modifying, etc. the matters related to the above-mentioned accompanying suspension change performance will be explained. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇First Specific Example It is assumed that a plurality of types of modes are set as the mode of the accompanying image 20 in the accompanying hold change performance, and the mode of the associated image 20 indicates the probability of a successful result. The aspect (difference in aspect) of each accompanying image 20 may be of any kind. It is conceivable to make the colors (tones) of the accompanying images 20 different. For example, it is assumed that a first accompanying image 201 (blue), a second accompanying image 202 (green), and a third accompanying image 203 (red), which have different aspects, are set as the accompanying images 20 (FIG. 9(b) reference). Note that these first accompanying images 201 to third accompanying images 203 are different from the aspect of the accompanying image 20 in the normal state (the state attached to the fluctuating pending symbol 11) (see FIG. 9(a)). It is good. For example, the accompanying image 20 in the normal state (normal accompanying image 20n) is "white". It is assumed that the color of the accompanying image 20 changes from "white" to one of "blue", "green", and "red" during the accompanying pending change effect.

It is assumed that, depending on the aspect of the accompanying image 20, the probability of achieving a successful result in which the aspect of the target pattern changes in a direction that increases the reliability is different. For example, it is assumed that the probability increases in the order of the first accompanying image 201, the second accompanying image 202, and the third accompanying image 203 (the third accompanying image 203 has the highest probability) (see FIG. 9(b)). By doing so, the player also pays attention to the aspect of the accompanying image 20.

In the case of a configuration like this example, the configuration may be such that the aspect of the accompanying image 20 can change during the accompanying pending change effect. For example, an event may occur in which the first accompanying image 201 (blue) at the time of attachment to the target symbol changes to the third accompanying image 203 (red) after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. Note that changes in the aspect of the accompanying image 20 are preferably limited to changes in a direction advantageous to the player (changes in a direction that increases the probability of a successful result).

〇Second specific example It is assumed that a plurality of types of aspects are set as the aspect of the accompanying image 20, and the aspect of the accompanying image 20 suggests the subsequent aspect of the target symbol. For example, it is assumed that a first accompanying image 201 (blue), a second accompanying image 202 (green), and a third accompanying image 203 (red), which have different aspects, are set as the accompanying images 20 (FIG. 10(b)) reference). In this order, the probability that the subsequent aspect of the target symbol will have a high jackpot reliability is set (the third accompanying image 203 is the highest). As an example, when the first accompanying image 201 (blue) is displayed, the subsequent aspect is equal to or higher than the first special aspect 101s (blue), and when the second accompanying image 202 (green) is displayed, the subsequent aspect is may be set so that the second special mode is 102s (green) or more, and when the third accompanying image 203 (red) is displayed, the subsequent mode is the third special mode 103s (red) or more. (See FIG. 10(c)) (The term "0th special mode or higher" here refers to all modes whose reliability is higher than the XXth special mode.) In other words, each of the accompanying images 20 is associated with any special aspect 10s, and it is determined that the subsequent aspect is greater than or equal to the special aspect 10s associated with the associated image 20. It can also be considered that the aspect (color) of the accompanying image 20 indicates the lowest line of reliability (color) of the posterior aspect.

By doing so, the player also pays attention to the aspect of the accompanying image 20. As in the above embodiment, if the setting is such that there is not only a possibility of a successful result as a result of the incidental pending change effect, but also a possibility of a failure result, if the subsequent mode becomes a highly reliable one. The more the player expects a successful result, the more the game is realized. On the other hand, if the setting is such that it is certain that the appearance of the target symbol changes (success result) when the accompanying image 20 is attached to the target symbol, then the accompanying image has a more advantageous aspect for the player. The desired gameplay is realized when the number 20 is attached to the target symbol.

In the case of a configuration like this example, the configuration may be such that the aspect of the accompanying image 20 can change during the accompanying pending change effect. For example, the first accompanying image 201 (blue) at the time it is attached to the target symbol changes to the second accompanying image 202 (green) after a predetermined period of time (because the situation where the effect image 25 acts) It is assumed that an event such as "the aspect of the accompanying image 20 changes before" may occur. Note that the change in the aspect of the accompanying image 20 is limited to a change in a direction advantageous to the player (a change in the direction in which the special aspect 10s corresponding to the accompanying image 20 becomes more reliable). It is preferable.

〇Third specific example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the accompanying image is attached to the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation in the normal state, and is displaced to the position attached to the reserved symbol 12 before fluctuation (target symbol) during the accompanying pending change performance. , or vice versa. In other words, the accompanying image 20 that is normally attached to the pre-fluctuation pending symbol 12 may be displaced to the position that is attached to the fluctuating pending symbol 11 (target symbol) during the accompanying pending change performance.

In addition, it can be said that the configuration as in the above embodiment has greater significance in that the accompanying image 20 is used to indicate the symbol that is the target of the pending change effect. This is because multiple pre-change pending symbols 12 can be displayed at the same time, and when multiple pre-change pending symbols 12 are displayed, it is easy to know which pre-change pending symbol 12 is the target of the performance. There is a risk that it will become difficult. Therefore, it can be said that there is great significance in indicating which of the pre-change pending symbols 12 is the target symbol that is the target of the performance by displacing the accompanying image 20. On the other hand, since only one pending symbol 11 during fluctuation is displayed, it can be said that the significance of emphasizing it with the accompanying image 20 is small compared to the plural pending symbols 12 before fluctuation that are displayed. However, even in the case of the configuration as in this example, the effect that the occurrence of the accompanying pending change effect is indicated by the displacement of the accompanying image 20 can be achieved.

Further, the accompanying image 20 that is normally attached to a pre-change pending symbol 12 may be displaced to a position that is attached to a pre-change pending symbol 12 that is different from the pre-change pending symbol 12 during the accompanying pending change performance. .

〇Fourth specific example In the incidental pending change production, the incidental image 20 remains displayed at the position attached to the pending symbol 11 during the change, and the newly displayed incidental image 20 is displayed at the position attached to the target symbol. shall be. To put it simply, the accompanying image 20 (hereinafter sometimes formally referred to as the accompanying image 20A) that is attached to the fluctuating pending symbol 11 remains in the same position while the number of accompanying images 20 in the same manner increases. (increases due to a presentation form that looks like it has been "copied"), and the increased accompanying image 20 (hereinafter also formally referred to as accompanying image 20B) is displaced to a position accompanying the target symbol ( (See FIG. 11(b)). In this way, the manner in which the newly displayed accompanying image B is displaced to the position associated with the target symbol while the associated image A remains at the position associated with the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation is also the "position associated with the target symbol". It shall be included as one aspect of ``displacement of the accompanying image up to the point''. Note that the accompanying image 20A and the accompanying image 20B only need to be similar to the extent that the player can view them as the same, and do not need to be completely identical in form (of course, they may be the same). For example, it is conceivable that one image is opaque while the other is a translucent image (an image through which the background image can be seen) during at least a part of the period when the accompanying pending change effect is being executed. (See FIG. 11(b)). By doing this, it becomes easy to understand that there is a "copied" relationship.

〇Fifth specific example A “stimulation effect” occurs that determines whether the accompanying image 20 (located at the original position) that is normally attached to the fluctuating pending symbol 11 is displaced to the position (presentation position) associated with the target symbol. shall be taken as a thing. For example, a slight movement of the accompanying image 20 from the original position toward the direction of the production position occurs as an "inciting effect" (see FIG. 12(b)), and after the said inciting effect, the incidental image 20 moves toward the direction of the presentation position. The setting is such that the accompanying image 20 may be displaced and reach the production position (see FIG. 12(c-1)), or may return to its original position (see FIG. 12(c-2)). Since the occurrence condition for the accompanying pending change performance is for the accompanying image 20 to reach the performance position, the displacement of the accompanying image 20 toward the performance position after the inciting performance is a pleasing event (pleasant result) for the player. Therefore, it can be said that returning to the original position is an unfortunate event (unfortunate result) for the player. By doing so, it is possible to create a performance form in which the player desires that the accompanying image 20 is displaced to the performance position when the promotion performance occurs.

In the case of a configuration like this example, it is preferable to set the configuration such that when the accompanying image 20 reaches the presentation position, it is determined that the aspect of the target symbol changes. By doing this, it is possible to determine whether the success or failure of the inciting effect (displacement to the effect position (success) or return to the original position (failure)) will result in a change in the aspect of the accompanying image 20 (increase in reliability). This is an easy-to-understand presentation style. If such a setting is used, it is certain that the aspect of the target symbol will change when the accompanying image 20 reaches the production position, so the effect image 25 explained in the above embodiment will not be displayed. It may also be used as a presentation form. In other words, the presentation form is such that the aspect of the target symbol changes when the accompanying image 20 reaches the presentation position. To the player, the accompanying image 20 becomes a performance form that appears to function as an element that changes the aspect of the target symbol.

〇Sixth specific example In the above embodiment, it was explained that after the accompanying image 20 is displaced to the production position associated with the target symbol, the aspect of the target symbol changes (the pending change production occurs). As the effect that occurs when the accompanying image 20 is displaced to the effect position, effects other than the pending change effect may also be considered.

For example, the accompanying image 20 located at the original position is displaced to a position (production position) associated with any pre-change pending symbol 12 and returns to the original position (the aspect of the pre-change pending symbol 12 does not change). . Thereby, the probability that the validity determination result corresponding to the pre-change pending symbol 12 will be a jackpot is increased. In other words, an event occurs in which the accompanying image 20 is attached to any of the pre-change pending symbols 12 as a look-ahead effect indicating that the reliability of the jackpot of the judgment result corresponding to the pre-change pending symbol 12 has increased. do.

2-3) Special Hold Change Performance The special hold change performance is a performance using the special symbol 30. The special symbol 30 is a symbol different from the identification symbol 80. Since the identification pattern 80 is a pattern that indicates the result of the judgment, the special pattern 30 is not a pattern used to show the result of the judgment. The special symbol 30 may be included in the identification symbol group 80g and displayed in a variable manner. In this embodiment, the special symbol 30 may be included in the medium identification symbol group 80g and displayed in a variable manner. When the symbol selected and shown from the medium identification symbol group 80g becomes the special symbol 30, a pseudo continuous performance occurs. In other words, the symbol combination selected and shown from each identification symbol group 80g (the combination of left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol) is a combination in which the middle symbol is the special symbol 30 (hereinafter referred to as a special combination). This is set to indicate the occurrence of a pseudo-continuous performance (a unit performance to be described later). In other words, the special symbol 30 can be displayed at a predetermined position in the display area 911 (since the special symbol 30 is displayed as a middle symbol, the predetermined position is near the center of the display area 911). This means that it is set to indicate the occurrence of a pseudo-continuous effect (see FIGS. 13(b) and 13(d)). Although not shown in the drawings, a situation may occur in which "agitation" indicating that the special symbol 30 is likely to pseudo-stop at a predetermined position occurs, and as a result, the special symbol 30 does not pseudo-stop (a special combination is not constructed). Note that in this embodiment, combinations other than the special combinations that indicate the occurrence of pseudo-continuous effects are set. However, it may be set so that the pseudo-continuous effect occurs only when a special combination is constructed.

Pseudo-continuous performance is a type of so-called continuous performance, and is well known in itself, so a detailed explanation will be omitted. In the pseudo-continuous performance, a fluctuating identification symbol 80 (see FIGS. 13(a) and 13(c)) (identification symbol group 80g (as described above, the above-mentioned special symbol 30 may be included in the identification symbol group 80g)) is used. After a pseudo-stop (see FIGS. 13(b) and 13(d)) (a state in which the player appears to have stopped although the player has not completely stopped; for example, the player is in a slightly swaying state), the fluctuation occurs again. (see FIGS. 13(c) and 13(e)) (changes again). The greater the number of such re-variations, the higher the probability that the result of the target validity determination will be a jackpot. Assuming that the identification symbol 80 in a stopped or pseudo-stopped state starts to fluctuate as a "unit performance", the greater the number of occurrences of the unit performance, the higher the jackpot reliability becomes. Below, when a pseudo continuous effect occurs, a special combination is constructed in which the variation at the start of the notification effect (see Figure 13 (a)) is called a "pseudo 1 variation", and the "pseudo 1 variation" is pseudo stopped. The fluctuation after the ``pseudo 2 fluctuation'' is pseudo-stopped (see Figure 13(c)) and the special combination is constructed is referred to as ``pseudo 2 fluctuation'' (see Figure 13(e)). It is sometimes referred to as ``pseudo-3 fluctuation''. Each of the "pseudo 1 variation", "pseudo 2 variations", "pseudo 3 variations", etc. corresponds to a unit performance. Note that the "pseudo 1 variation" corresponds to a unit effect only when the "pseudo 2 variation" occurs. If a "pseudo-two fluctuation" does not occur, that is, if a special combination is not constructed even once, it is treated as if the pseudo-continuous performance itself did not occur. In this embodiment, "pseudo 4 fluctuations" is the maximum. If a "pseudo 4 variation" occurs, a jackpot is confirmed.

In this embodiment, when a special combination is constructed (see FIGS. 13(b) and 13(d)), a pseudo-continuous performance (unit performance) occurs, and a suspended change performance occurs (see FIG. 13(c)). (see (e)). That is, when the special symbol 30 is displayed at a predetermined position in the display area 911, both the pseudo continuous performance and the pending change performance occur. This pending change performance is a special pending change performance. The timing at which the aspect of the target pending symbol 10 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the target symbol. In this embodiment, the fluctuating pending symbol 11 is the target symbol) changes can be set as appropriate. In this embodiment, when a special combination is constructed (the special symbol 30 is displayed at a predetermined position in the display area 911) and a pseudo-continuous performance (re-variation of the identification symbol 80) occurs, a pending change performance occurs approximately at the same time. Differently from this, the aspect of the target symbol may change after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the special combination is constructed and the identification symbol 80 changes again. In addition, when the target symbol is held and changed, an action image 25 that acts on the target symbol (for example, an image as shown in FIG. 8(c)) is displayed, and then the aspect of the target symbol changes. You can also do this.

In this embodiment, the appearance of the target symbols changes in a direction that increases reliability by at least one stage, triggered by the construction of a special combination. That is, if the prior aspect is the normal aspect 10n, the subsequent aspect is the first special aspect 101s or more, and if the prior aspect is the first special aspect 101s, the subsequent aspect is the second special aspect 102s or more, and the prior aspect is the second special aspect 102s or more. If the two special aspects are 102s, the subsequent aspect will be the third special aspect 103s or more, and if the preliminary aspect is the third special aspect 103s, the subsequent aspect will be the fourth special aspect 104s or more. When a special combination is constructed, the aspect may change in a direction that increases reliability by two or more levels. In this embodiment, since a jackpot is guaranteed in the "pseudo 4 variation", the target symbol is set to be the fourth special mode 104s without fail when shifting to the "pseudo 4 variation".

Here, in this embodiment, since the target symbol whose mode changes when a special combination is constructed is limited to the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation, the pending symbol 10 has the maximum reliability from the normal mode 10n. The "number of stages" (S) required to reach the mode (the fourth special mode 104s in this embodiment) is greater than the maximum number of times (N) that a specific combination is constructed through a series of pseudo-continuous performances (i.e., It is preferable that the value is set to be larger than the value of "maximum number of occurrences - 1" of the unit effect. In this embodiment, S=4 and N=3. By doing this, while a series of pseudo-continuous performances are being executed, there is a possibility that the target symbol (fluctuating pending symbol 11) will change at a different trigger than when a specific combination is constructed. can be left behind.

The special symbol 30 is basically a symbol indicating the occurrence of a pseudo-continuous performance (unit performance). Therefore, it includes a suggestion element (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a continuous production suggestion element 31) that suggests the occurrence of a pseudo continuous production. As shown in FIGS. 13(b) and 13(d), the special symbol 30 in this embodiment includes the characters "NEXT" as a continuous performance suggestion element 31. In addition to this, the special symbol 30 also includes a suggestion element (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a reservation change suggestion element 32) that suggests that a reservation change will occur. The special symbol 30 in this embodiment includes the character "change" as the pending change suggestion element 32. Note that each suggestive element does not directly indicate the effect to be generated, but may be a simple symbol, color, etc. (an aspect that allows the user to understand the associated effect by continuously playing the game). Since such a suggestive element is included, some players can sense that not only a pseudo-continuous performance but also a pending change performance will occur when the special symbol 30 is displayed at a predetermined position.

In this way, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is able to realize interesting gameplay in which the special symbol 30 not only indicates the occurrence of a continuous performance but also indicates the occurrence of a pending change performance. It is. By taking advantage of the fact that the special symbol 30 that indicates the occurrence of a continuous performance is not a symbol that indicates the result of judgment, it can be said that another meaning has been given to the symbol (since the identification symbol 80 is a symbol that indicates the result of judgment of propriety, (It is difficult to change the form or give it a different meaning.)

Hereinafter, specific examples of improving, embodying, modifying, etc. the matters related to the above-mentioned special reservation change performance will be explained. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

First Specific Example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the special symbol 30 is used to indicate the occurrence of a pseudo-continuous performance, but it may also be configured to be used to indicate the occurrence of a pre-read continuous performance. Since the prefetch continuous performance itself is publicly known, a detailed explanation will be omitted, but one or more destinations whose notification is completed before the notification performance (target notification performance) that notifies a certain validity judgment result (target validity judgment result). This is to suggest the probability that the target validity determination result will be a jackpot by using the notification effect of the target validity determination result. In other words, by displaying a specific combination in one or more previous notification effects (see Figure 14(b), (d), and (f)) (the specific combination acts as a so-called "chance"), it is possible to determine whether the target is correct or not. While indicating that the jackpot reliability of the judgment result has increased, a holding change effect occurs for the holding symbol 10 (holding symbol 10 of "pre-read target") corresponding to the target correctness judgment result (FIG. 14(c)(e) )(g)) configuration. The special symbol 30 includes an element that suggests the occurrence of a look-ahead continuous effect (the example shown in FIG. 14 is the word "GO"), and an element that suggests the occurrence of a pending change effect (the example shown in FIG. 14 is the word "GO"). characters).

〇Second specific example It is assumed that a plurality of types of modes are set as the special design 30. The aspect of the special symbol 30 indicates the subsequent aspect of the target symbol. For example, it is assumed that the first mode and the second mode are set as the modes of the special symbol 30. When a special combination is constructed using the special symbol 30 of the first aspect (see FIG. 15(a-1)), the reliability of the target symbol increases by one level (see FIG. 15(a-2)), while the second aspect When a special combination is constructed using the special symbol 30 of the aspect (see Figure 15 (b-1)), the reliability of the target symbol increases by two levels (see Figure 15 (b-2)). The "stages" of degree are as described above). In other words, for the player, the special symbols 30 in the second mode are symbols with "higher value" than the special symbols 30 in the first mode. By doing so, it is possible to realize a gameplay that also draws attention to the aspect of the special symbol 30.

Various methods can be considered for setting the difference in the aspect of the special design 30. As an example, it may be possible to include an element representing the number of "stages" in which the reliability of the target symbol increases. In line with the above example, for example, the special symbol 30 of the first aspect includes the characters "1UP" (see FIG. 15 (a-1)), and the special symbol 30 of the second aspect includes the characters "2UP". (see FIG. 15(b-1)) (the ○ numbers in "〇UP" represent "stages"). As another example, it is also conceivable that the special design 30 of the first aspect has a "blue" color as a whole, and the special design 30 of the second aspect has a "red" color as a whole.

Note that when a special combination is constructed using the special symbol 30 of the first aspect, the reliability of the target symbol increases by one level or more, while when a special combination is constructed using the special symbol 30 of the second aspect. It may also indicate the lowest level of increasing reliability, such as when the reliability of the target symbol increases by two or more levels. In addition, when a special combination is constructed by the special symbol 30 of the first aspect, the target symbol becomes the first special aspect 101s (or the first special aspect 101s or more), and the special combination is created by the special symbol 30 of the first aspect. A setting in which each aspect of the special symbol 30 is associated with a different special aspect 10s, such that when constructed, the target symbol becomes the second special aspect 102s (or becomes more than the second special aspect 102s). You can also use it as

In the case of this example, the configuration of the special symbol 30 may be changed in the middle. Preferably, the change is limited to a change in a direction advantageous to the player. That is, the setting is such that the special symbol 30 of the first aspect may change to the special symbol 30 of the second aspect.

Further, in the case of this example, the mode (final mode) of the special symbol 30 is unknown until the middle of a series of performances, and the mode may be set to become clear midway through. For example, at the stage when the special symbol 30 is changing, the mode of the special symbol 30 (whether it will become the first mode or the second mode in the future) is unknown (see FIG. 16(a)), and the special combination As a configuration in which it is known whether the mode of the special pattern 30 is the first mode (see FIG. 16(b-1)) or the second mode (see FIG. 16(b-2)) at the stage when the special symbol 30 is constructed. Good too. In this way, when the special symbol 30 is changing, it is hoped that the special symbol 30 will pseudo-stop at a predetermined position (hope for pseudo-continuous performance and pending change performance to occur), and after the special symbol 30 has pseudo-stopped, the corresponding It is possible to create a performance form in which the player pays attention to the aspect of the special symbol 30 (hopefully the second aspect is more advantageous to the player).

〇Third specific example The special symbol 30 in the above embodiment (hereinafter referred to as the first special symbol 301 to distinguish it from the second special symbol 302 described later) is one that indicates the occurrence of both a pseudo continuous performance and a pending change performance. used as. A different type of special symbol 30 is a symbol that indicates the occurrence of a pseudo-continuous performance but does not indicate the occurrence of a pending change performance (hereinafter referred to as a second special symbol 302 to distinguish it from the first special symbol 301 described above). ) is set. In other words, when the first special symbol 301 is displayed at a predetermined position in the display area 911 (when a special combination including the first special symbol 301 (hereinafter referred to as the first special combination) is constructed) (FIG. 17(a) -1)), both a pseudo continuous performance and a pending change performance (special pending change performance) occur (see FIG. 17(b-1)), while the second special symbol 302 is displayed at a predetermined position in the display area 911. (see FIG. 17(a-2)) (when a special combination including the second special symbol 302 (hereinafter referred to as the second special combination) is constructed), a pseudo continuous effect occurs. The setting is such that the holding change effect of objects does not occur (see FIG. 17(b-2)). Since the occurrence of a pending change effect is a pleasant event for the player, it can be said that the establishment of the first special combination is more advantageous for the player than the establishment of the second special combination. By doing so, the player will also pay attention to the types of special symbols 30 that constitute the special combination. Further, even if a special combination is constructed, the setting is such that both the pseudo-continuous performance and the suspended change performance do not necessarily occur, so that the series of performances is prevented from becoming monotonous.

Since the second special symbol 302 does not indicate the occurrence of a pending change performance, unlike the first special symbol 301, the pending change suggestion element 32 (the "change" in the above embodiment) that suggests the occurrence of a pending change performance is different from the first special symbol 301. ). In other words, the first special symbol 301 and the second special symbol 302 have in common that they include a continuous performance suggestion element 31 that suggests the occurrence of a pseudo continuous performance, but a pending change suggestion element that suggests the occurrence of a pending change production. The difference is in the presence or absence of 32 (see FIG. 17(a-1)(b-1)). By making the first special symbol 301 and the second special symbol 302 have both common points and differences, the player can understand the meaning (difference in function) of each special symbol 30. It becomes possible to understand.

In the case of this example, the type of special symbol 30 may be changed in the middle. Preferably, the change is limited to a change in a direction advantageous to the player. That is, the setting is such that the second special symbol 302 may change to the first special symbol 301.

Further, in the case of this example, the type (final type) of the special symbol 30 may be unknown until halfway through a series of performances, and the mode may be determined midway through. For example, at the stage where the special symbol 30 is changing (see FIG. 18(a)), the type of the special symbol 30 is unknown, and at the stage when the special combination is constructed, the type of the special symbol 30 is changed to the first special symbol 301. (See FIG. 18(b-1)) or the second special symbol 302 (See FIG. 18(b-2)). The state of the special symbol 30 before the type is known includes the characters "NEXT" (continuous performance suggestion element 31) and the character "?" (see FIG. 18(a)) (in other words, the special symbol 30 suggests at least the occurrence of a continuous performance, and in addition to this, the possibility of the occurrence of a further performance is indicated by "?"). In this way, when the special symbol 30 is changing, it is hoped that the special symbol 30 will pseudo-stop at a predetermined position (hope for pseudo-continuous performance and pending change performance to occur), and after the special symbol 30 has pseudo-stopped, the corresponding It is possible to create an effect in which the player pays attention to the type of special symbol 30 (hoping that the first special symbol 301 is more advantageous to the player).

〇Fourth specific example: In a series of pseudo-continuous performances, when a special combination is constructed multiple times (i.e., at least when transitioning to "pseudo 3 fluctuations"), the aspect changes with the construction of the special combination as an opportunity. A case may occur in which the reserved symbols 10 (target symbols) are not the same. For example, when the first special combination in a certain notification performance is constructed (see Figure 19(b)) (transition to "pseudo 2 fluctuation" is indicated), the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation is changed to the target symbol. A pending change effect occurs (see Figure 19(c)), and a second special combination is constructed (see Figure 19(d)) (indicating a transition to "pseudo 3 fluctuations"). Assume that an event may occur in which a pending change effect occurs in which any of the pre-change pending symbols 12 is the target symbol (see FIG. 19(e)). However, it is preferable that the basic setting is that the aspect of the pending symbol 11 changes during fluctuation. In other words, the probability that the form of the pending symbols 11 during fluctuation will change as a result of the construction of the special combination is higher than the probability that the form of the pending symbols 12 before fluctuation will change. It is preferable.

By doing so, it is possible to create a performance form in which it is difficult to predict pending changes (the occurrence of pending changes in a series of pseudo-continuous performances is unlikely to be monotonous). For example, when a special combination is constructed for the first time in a certain notification effect (transition to a "pseudo 2 fluctuation" is indicated), the target symbol, the floating pending symbol 11, becomes the first special mode 101s. After that, when the second special combination is constructed, the player may be assuming that the fluctuating pending symbol 11 will be in the second special mode 102s or more. If a situation arises in which the aspect of the pre-change pending symbol 12 changes without changing the aspect (the first special aspect 101s remains), it is assumed that the player will be surprised.

2-4) Image change performance The image change performance is a performance that may occur in the above-mentioned pseudo-continuous performance (specific performance). The pseudo-continuous performance includes a plurality of unit performances, and the greater the number of unit performances, the higher the jackpot reliability of the object's validity determination result. As described above, each of the unit performances corresponds to "pseudo 1 variation", "pseudo 2 variations", "pseudo 3 variations", and "pseudo 4 variations". In addition, in the explanation of "image change effect", the combination in which the middle identification pattern 80 and the right identification pattern 80 are the same identification pattern 80 (however, the left identification pattern 80 is different from the middle identification pattern 80 and the right identification pattern 80) It is assumed that is set as a combination indicating the occurrence of a pseudo-continuous performance (unit performance) (assuming that a pending change does not occur together with a pseudo-continuous performance). Of course, the above-mentioned special combination may be set as a combination indicating the occurrence of a pseudo continuous performance (unit performance).

In the pseudo-continuous performance, the basic mode is that unit images 40 corresponding to the number of occurrences of the unit performance are displayed on the display device 91. , the unit image 40 is not shown). The unit image 40 in this embodiment includes a number representing the number of occurrences of the unit effect, that is, the number of consecutive times. Specifically, in the situation of ``pseudo 2 fluctuations'' (the number of unit effects occurring twice), it is ``x2'', and in the situation of ``pseudo 3 fluctuations'' (the number of unit effects occurring 3 times), it is ``x3''... An example of such a display is as follows (see FIG. 20). That is, in the basic form of pseudo-continuous performance, if the number of occurrences of a unit performance is N (N is a natural number excluding 0), "xN" is displayed as the unit image 40N. Note that "x" means a multiplication symbol (multiply).

In addition, in this embodiment, in the situation of "pseudo 1 variation" (the number of unit performance occurrences is 1), it is not determined that "pseudo 2 variations" will occur (the player is not aware of the "pseudo 2 variations"). In other words, since it is not certain that the pseudo-continuous effect itself will occur, the unit image 40 (if displayed, it will be displayed as "x1") indicating the number of times the unit effect has occurred is It is not displayed (see FIG. 20(a)). However, this does not negate the possibility of displaying the unit image 40 even in "pseudo 1 variation". Furthermore, for example, it is also possible to display the unit image 40 ("x1") at the stage when the occurrence of "pseudo 2 fluctuations" during "pseudo 1 fluctuation" is confirmed.

Simply put, the image change performance is a performance in which the number represented by the unit image 40 (the number indicating the number of times the unit performance occurs) increases even if no new unit performance occurs. As mentioned above, the basic aspect of pseudo-continuous presentation is that the relationship holds true: "Number of occurrences of a unit presentation = number included in a unit image"; however, as a special aspect different from the basic presentation, there is an image change presentation. may occur.

For example, in a "pseudo 2 variation", that is, in a situation where the unit effect occurs twice and a "unit image of 'x2'" is displayed (see Figure 21(c)), the unit effect occurs. Even if there is no unit image, an image change effect may occur in which the "x2" unit image changes to the "x3" unit image (see FIGS. 21(d) and (e)). In other words, from a situation where a ``x2'' unit image is displayed (see Figures 20(c) and 21(c)), to a situation where a ``x3'' unit image is displayed (see Figure 20(c) and 21(c)). 20 (e), see Figure 21 (e)), the basic route (Figure 20 (c) ~ (e )) and a special route (see FIGS. 21(c) to (e)) in which the number increases without a unit effect occurring is set. The special route can be said to be a performance that makes the player feel as if a unit performance has occurred, even if no unit performance has occurred. If numbers are represented by symbols, when the number of occurrences of a unit effect is N times (N is a natural number excluding 0) and the ``unit image of "xN"'' is displayed, a new Even if a unit effect does not occur, "a unit image of '×N'" (unit image N) is changed to a "unit image of '×(N+α)'" (unit image N+α) (α is a natural number excluding 0) This means that the change occurs as an image change effect.

The image change effect in this embodiment is such that an image (hereinafter referred to as change image 45) that appears to act on "x2" unit image is displayed (see FIG. 21(d)), and then "" x3" unit image" (see FIG. 21(e)). In other words, an element that causes a change from a "x2" unit image to a "x3" unit image is displayed in the display area 911. The specific aspect of the changed image 45 may be of any kind.

It is preferable that the various unit images 40 include elements (common elements) that do not change even if the number of occurrences of unit effects change, and elements that change depending on the number of occurrences of unit effects (variable elements). In this embodiment, the "x" part is a common element, and the "number" part after the "x" is a variable element. The common element indicates the continuity of a series of pseudo-continuous performances. On the other hand, the variable element, as described above, indicates the number of occurrences (consecutive number) of unit performances in the pseudo-continuous performance of the basic mode.

The occurrence of image change effects increases the reliability of jackpots. Specifically, for example, the reliability of the jackpot is higher when it is assumed that the player stays in a situation where the unit image of 'x2' is displayed. ” is displayed, the reliability of the jackpot is set higher. The generation of a new unit effect (basic route) and the generation of an image displacement effect (special route) are common in terms of the effect of increasing the reliability of jackpots.

In this embodiment, α is limited to 1. That is, when the unit image 40 changes as if the number of occurrences of the unit effect has increased without any unit effect occurring, the increase value of the number included in the unit image 40 is limited to 1.

In this way, the image change effect in this embodiment is interesting in that even if a new unit effect does not occur, the same change in the unit image 40 as when a new unit effect occurs occurs. . From another perspective, it can be said that the game is interesting in that the condition for the occurrence of the so-called "increase in the number of consecutive performances" in the pseudo-continuous performance is not limited to the occurrence of a new unit performance.

Hereinafter, specific examples of improving, embodying, modifying, etc. the matters related to the above-mentioned image change effect will be explained. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇First specific example It is also possible to apply it to a continuous pre-reading performance. In other words, the unit image 40 indicates the number of consecutive prefetch effects. Based on this premise, it is assumed that a change in the unit image 40 (an increase in the number included in the unit image 40) can occur even if no unit effect occurs.

Since the prefetch continuous performance uses one or more previous notification effects whose notifications are completed before the target notification effect, basically, the number of consecutive prefetch continuous effects is the so-called "number of suspensions." (However, since pseudo-continuous performance occurs with "one change," there is no such restriction.) By doing as in this example, there is an advantage that even if no unit performance occurs, it is possible to increase the number of continuous pre-reading performances "apparently". In other words, there is an advantage that it is possible to make it appear as if the number of consecutive look-ahead effects has increased without being limited by the "number of reservations."

〇Second Specific Example Although it has been explained that the unit image 40 in the above embodiment includes a “number” indicating the number of occurrences of a unit effect, it does not have to include such a “number”. It is sufficient that a plurality of types of unit images 40 are set according to the number of occurrences of unit effects. For example, in "pseudo 2 fluctuations" (the number of occurrences of the unit effect is 2 times), the unit image 40 exhibiting a green color is displayed, and in the case of "pseudo 3 fluctuations" (the number of occurrences of the unit performance 3 times), the unit image 40 exhibiting a red color is displayed. It is conceivable to adopt an aspect such as... Even if the settings do not include such "numbers", as explained in the above embodiment, the various unit images 40 have common elements and variable elements (in the above example, the "shapes" of the images are common). element, and "color" is a variable element).

However, the case where the unit image 40 includes a "number" indicating the number of occurrences of the unit effect as in the above embodiment has the advantage that the meaning of the image change effect is easier to understand. By creating an image change effect in which the "number" increases as in the above embodiment, the player is given the impression that a new unit effect has occurred (even if a new unit effect has not occurred). This is because the probability of being accepted increases.

Third Specific Example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that α is limited to 1, but the setting is such that an image change effect in which α is 2 or more may occur. In other words, the configuration is such that an image change effect in which the unit image 40 changes as if the number of occurrences of the unit effect has increased by two or more (although no unit effect has actually occurred) (see FIG. 22). According to the embodiment described above, the configuration is such that an image change effect in which the value of the number included in the unit image 40 increases by two or more can occur.

In the basic mode of pseudo-continuous presentation, the unit image 40 changes by generating a unit presentation. In other words, in the basic mode of pseudo-continuous presentation, the unit image 40 changes by one step each time a unit presentation occurs, and changes such as the value of the number included in the unit image 40 increasing by 2 or more at once occur. doesn't happen. In other words, in the basic form of pseudo-continuous performance, it is not possible to make changes that would suddenly increase the reliability of jackpots. By causing an image change effect to occur as in this example, it becomes possible to cause a change that instantly increases the reliability of a jackpot in the pseudo-continuous effect.

In addition, when doing as in this example, it is preferable to increase the number of occurrences of the maximum unit effect as much as possible. The greater the number of occurrences of a unit effect, the more variation can be provided in the magnitude of the numerical value that changes in the image displacement effect.

〇Fourth specific example If the pseudo-continuous effect continues until a certain unit image 40 is displayed, there are two cases in which the state is reached without an image change effect occurring, and a case in which the image change effect occurs and the corresponding state is reached. The latter case is set to have a higher jackpot reliability than the former case. For example, when a unit effect occurs three times in the pseudo-continuous effect of the basic mode and a state is reached where a ``x3'' unit image is displayed (the situation shown in FIG. 20(e)), the unit effect is If the number of times the effect occurs is less than three times, but an image change effect occurs midway through and a state is reached where "x3" unit images are displayed (situation shown in Figure 21(e)). However, the setting is such that the reliability of the jackpot is high (the value for the player is high). It can be said that the occurrence of the image displacement effect is set as a so-called "chance up".

It can be said that the image change performance (pseudo-continuous performance in a special mode) is a performance that surprises players who think that the occurrence of a unit performance is a condition for increasing reliability. In other words, by setting the pseudo-continuous performance in a special mode that is more likely to surprise the player than the basic mode, it is possible to increase the level of surprise and trust experienced by the player. It is possible to realize gameplay that is linked to the height of the game. However, if the setting is opposite to that of this example, that is, when a certain unit image 40 is displayed in the pseudo-continuous presentation of the basic mode, it is better to set the unit image 40 in the pseudo-continuous presentation of the special mode. This does not negate the possibility of setting the jackpot reliability higher than when the image 40 is displayed.

〇Fifth specific example The configuration is such that it is possible to determine whether or not an image displacement effect has occurred up to that point based on the aspect of the unit image 40 displayed in a series of pseudo-continuous effects. For example, when a unit effect occurs three times in a pseudo-continuous effect in the basic mode, and when an image displacement effect occurs in a pseudo-2 variation, a state in which "unit image of 'x3'" is displayed. will be moved to. In other words, regardless of whether or not an image displacement effect has occurred, it is common that "x3" unit images are displayed. However, the aspect of the "x3" unit image or the aspect of the image accompanying it is made different. For example, it is possible to make the color of one character different from the color of the other character ("x3" in Figure 20(e) is a blue character, "x3" in Figure 21(e) is a red character). do). As another example, it is conceivable that one character is surrounded by a frame, and the other character is not surrounded by a frame.

By doing so, even if a part of a series of pseudo-continuous effects is overlooked, it is possible to determine whether or not an image displacement effect has occurred based on the aspect of the unit image 40. As explained in the fourth specific example, if the presence or absence of an image displacement effect affects the reliability (the occurrence of an image displacement effect is set to increase the chance), then depending on the aspect of the unit image 40, It is also possible to determine whether there is any influence.

〇Sixth specific example It has been explained that the image change effect in the above embodiment is that the change image 45 that changes the aspect of the unit image 40 is displayed, but even if the change image 45 is displayed, the aspect of the unit image 40 changes. The setting is not limited to this. For example, a display is made in which the change image 45 acts on the unit image 40 (see FIG. 23(a)), and a successful result (advantageous for the player) that leads to the unit image 40 changing (the number increases) is displayed. (refer to FIG. 23 (b-1)) or a failure result (result that is disadvantageous to the player) in which the unit image 40 does not change (the number is maintained) (refer to FIG. 23 (b-2)). shall occur. In other words, the stage in which the changing image 45 is displayed as acting on the unit image 40 (the stage in FIG. 23(a)) is a configuration in which the unit image 40 is "inciting effect" to determine whether or not it will change. do.

In the case of a configuration like this example, the appearance of the change image 45 may indicate the probability of a successful result. For example, a first change image 451 and a second change image 452 are set as the change image 45, and the success result is better when the second change image 452 is displayed than when the first change image 451 is displayed. The setting is such that there is a high probability that (see FIG. 23(c)).

2-5) Preview Performance A preview performance (see FIG. 24(a)) may occur during the notification performance. The preview performance is a performance that foretells that a suggestive performance may occur. Here, the suggestion performance is a performance that may occur during the notification performance and suggests the result of the judgment (in other words, the reliability of the jackpot), and what is its specific form? It's okay. The suggestive effect in this embodiment is a so-called "chance up" effect that is set as an event that is pleasing to the player if it occurs. In other words, when a suggestion performance occurs, the probability that the result of the judgment corresponding to the notification performance will be a jackpot is higher than when the suggestion performance does not occur in a certain notification performance. Productions that can be set as suggestive productions include productions in which a predetermined movable body (movable accessory) moves, a production in which a predetermined image (chance-up image) is displayed, and a production in which a predetermined production sound is output. Examples of such effects include: The occurrence conditions of each of the plurality of types of suggestive performances are not dependent on the occurrence of other suggestive performances (they can occur independently). In other words, it is assumed that a certain type of suggestive performance may occur regardless of whether another type of suggestive performance has occurred.

A so-called super reach performance may be set as the suggestion performance, in which the outcome of the performance is determined based on the conclusion of the performance (in the case of a jackpot, the result will be advantageous, and in the case of a loss, the result will be unfavorable). However, not all of the multiple types of super reach effects are set as suggestion effects, but one or two or more of the multiple types of super reach effects, counting from the one with the highest jackpot reliability. It is preferable that the super reach effect is set as the suggestion effect. This is because, in a gaming machine equipped with multiple types of super reach effects, players usually expect highly reliable super reach effects to occur.

In this embodiment, a plurality of types of performances are set as the suggestive performance (the performance that is the target of the preview performance). However, this does not negate the setting of only one type of suggestive effect. In this embodiment, four types are set: first to fourth suggestion effects.

As described above, the preview performance is to foretell that a suggestive performance may occur. When a preview performance occurs in a certain notification performance, it indicates the probability that a suggestion performance will occur in the certain notification performance. In other words, it suggests the probability that a suggestive effect will occur in the same "change." The preview performance is one in which one of a plurality of types of preview modes is executed. It is assumed that the probability of occurrence of the suggestive effect differs depending on the form of the notice. In this embodiment, the first notice mode to the third notice mode are set as the notice mode. The probability that a suggestive effect will occur increases in the order of the first notice mode, the second notice mode, and the third notice mode (the third notice mode has the highest probability) (see FIG. 24(b)). Each preview mode includes an image (preview image) that directly or indirectly suggests the probability (probability) of the occurrence of a suggestive effect (relative height when comparing each preview mode). be done. In this embodiment, the first preview image 51 displayed as the first preview mode shows the word "low", the second preview image 52 displayed as the second preview mode shows the word "medium", and the third preview image 52 displays the word "medium". The third preview image 53 displayed as a mode includes the character "high". In other words, each preview image indicates whether the probability that the suggestive effect will occur is "low," "medium," or "high."

In this embodiment, even when the first preview mode is executed (the first preview image 51 "Low" is displayed), a hinting effect of the preview target may occur (probability = 0%). isn't it). In addition, a suggestive effect may occur even if a preview effect regarding it is not executed. Regarding a certain suggestion performance, the probability that the suggestion performance occurs when the preview performance in the first notice mode is executed is higher than the probability that the suggestion performance occurs when no preview performance is executed at all. In other words, even when the first notice mode, which has the lowest probability of occurring, is executed, the user can expect the suggestion effect of the notice target to occur, compared to the case where no notice effect is executed. In other words, it can be said that the occurrence of the preview performance itself is an advantageous event for the player, regardless of its content (notation mode).

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, even when the third preview mode is executed (the first preview image 51 is displayed), there are cases where the hinting effect of the preview target does not occur (probability = not 100%). .

In the preview performance, a performance image is displayed to indicate the type of suggestive performance that is the target of the preview. The preview image is displayed to accompany the effect image. That is, a certain preview image is displayed so as to accompany a performance image (corresponding to the suggestion performance) that indicates the suggestion performance that is the target of the preview performance (see FIG. 24(a)). By doing so, it is easy to understand the relationship between the preview content (high or low probability of occurrence) and the suggestive performance targeted by the preview content. Below, the effect images corresponding to the first suggestion effect, the second suggestion effect, the third suggestion effect, and the fourth suggestion effect are shown as the first effect image 61, the second effect image 62, the third effect image 63, and the fourth effect image. It is assumed to be a performance image 64. Each effect image may include the name (text) of various suggestive effects, or may be an image (icon, etc.) indicating various suggestive effects (including both text and images). good). In this embodiment, the first effect image 61 is "〇〇 effect", the second effect image 62 is "XX effect", the third effect image 63 is "□□ effect", and the 44th effect image is "△ It is assumed that the name (characters) “△Direction” is included.

The preview effect in this embodiment may be executed for one of multiple types of suggestion effects, or may be executed for two or more types of suggestion effects (the state shown in FIG. 24(a) is (This is a state in which a preview performance regarding the type of suggestive performance has been executed). That is, preview performances corresponding to two or more types of suggestion performances may be executed at the same time. The preview performance occurs before the timing at which the suggestive performance of the preview target is likely to start. If there are a plurality of timings at which the suggestive performance of the preview target may start, the preview performance occurs before at least one of the timings. In other words, in a situation where there is no possibility that the suggestion performance of the preview target will occur, the preview performance regarding the suggestion performance will not occur.

In this way, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment not only foretells that a suggestive performance may occur in the future, but also suggests the probability that a suggestive performance will occur. It's an interesting thing.

Further, in this embodiment, preview performances corresponding to two or more types of suggestion performances may be executed at the same time. In this case, it is possible to enjoy predicting whether or not there is a high probability that the result of the target validity determination will be a jackpot based on the probability that each of the two or more types of suggestion effects will occur.

Further, in the present embodiment, different preview images depending on the preview mode of the preview performance are displayed to accompany the performance image corresponding to the suggestive performance. In other words, since the "image showing the probability of occurrence" and the "image showing the effect to be previewed" are displayed as a set, (even if the player is exposed to the preview effect for the first time or has only experienced it a small number of times) It becomes easier to understand the meaning of the preview performance.

Hereinafter, specific examples of improving, embodying, modifying, etc. the matters related to the above-mentioned preview presentation will be explained. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇First specific example It is assumed that the number of types of suggestive performances that are the targets of preview performances can change. The occurrence of a preview performance indicates that the probability that a suggestive performance will occur has increased, and is an advantageous event for the player, so the above change increases the number of types of suggestive performances that are subject to preview performances. Preferably, it is limited to changes in direction. For example, from a state in which a notice is given only for the first suggestion performance (see Figure 25(a)), to a state in which a new notice for the second suggestion production is added (there are two types: the first suggestion production and the second suggestion production). (see FIG. 25(b)). Two or more types of suggestive effects may be newly added as preview targets at the same time. However, this does not negate the possibility of a change in the number of types of suggestive performances that are subject to preview performances.

By doing as in this example, it is possible to realize a gameplay that is desired to increase the number of suggestive performances that are subject to advance notice performances. Specifically, if a preview performance foretells that a certain suggestion performance may occur, it can be said that the situation is such that there is hope that the result of the judgment will be a jackpot. The player can enjoy the subsequent developments while anticipating that the performance will be added as a preview target.

〇Second specific example The configuration is such that the number of types of suggestion effects that are the targets of preview effects is constant. For example, it is assumed that four types of suggestion effects, first to fourth suggestion effects, are set as in the above embodiment. When a preview performance is executed, the probability that all of the first to fourth suggestion performances will occur thereafter is suggested. In other words, it is assumed that a situation in which a preview effect is executed for some of the four types of suggestion effects but not for the other parts does not occur (as shown in Fig. 24(a)). The setting is such that either the preview performance is executed for all of the four types of suggestion performances, or the preview performance is not executed for all of the four types of suggestion performances).

By doing this, when a preview performance occurs, the probability that all the performances set as suggestive performances will occur thereafter is always suggested. In other words, the preview performance is a performance in which a plurality of types of suggestion performances and the probability of occurrence of each suggestion performance are displayed as a list, so there is an advantage that the content of the preview by the preview performance is easy to understand.

〇Third specific example It is assumed that the preview mode of the preview performance may change. For example, regarding the first suggestion effect, in a situation (see FIG. 26(a)) where a preview effect of the first preview mode (first preview image 51) is occurring, the second preview mode (second preview image 52) is generated. The setting is such that there is a possibility of changing to the third preview mode (third preview image 53) (see FIG. 26(b)). In other words, it is assumed that the preview mode of the preview performance may change in a direction that increases the probability that the suggestive performance of the preview target will occur.

Since the occurrence of a suggestive performance is a pleasing event for the player, it can also be said that it is a pleasing event for the player if the preview form of the preview performance changes in a direction that increases the probability that the suggestive performance to be previewed will occur. By doing so, even if a preview mode indicating that the probability of the occurrence of a suggestive performance is low occurs, a game experience in which the player desires that the preview mode changes is realized.

〇Fourth Specific Example Contrary to the changes described in the third specific example, it is assumed that there is a possibility that the preview mode of the preview performance changes in a direction that reduces the probability that the suggestive performance of the preview target will occur. For example, regarding the first suggestion effect, in a situation (see FIG. 27(a)) where a preview effect of the third preview mode (first preview image 51) is occurring, the second preview mode (second preview image 52) is generated. The setting is such that there is a possibility of changing to the first preview mode (first preview image 51) (see FIG. 27(b)).

The preview performance is just a "notice" and does not determine whether the suggestive performance will occur or not. In other words, even if the preview mode changes in a direction that reduces the probability that the suggestive effect of the preview target will occur, the possibility that the suggestive effect will occur does not disappear. In light of this, there is a view that it is not so much of a problem even if the notice pattern changes in a direction that is disadvantageous to the player. By doing as in this example, the change in the notice mode becomes novel. In addition, by making both a change in the direction of increasing the probability of the occurrence of the suggestive performance of the notice target as explained in the third specific example above and a change in the direction of decreasing the probability, the notice mode can be changed. Changes in the amount of electricity are highly variable and difficult to predict.

〇Fifth specific example In a configuration in which at least one of the points explained in the third specific example and the fourth specific example is adopted, a display indicating that a change in the notice mode will not occur thereafter (hereinafter, confirmed display 55) ) shall be performed (see FIG. 28). That is, in a configuration in which a change in the preview mode may occur, the confirmation display 55 is displayed to indicate that the current preview mode has been determined as a probability that the target suggestion effect will occur. Note that the confirmation display 55 is displayed before the timing at which the target suggestion effect can occur. By doing this, the player can understand that the preview mode in which the confirmation display 55 is made is the final form as a suggestion of the probability that the suggestive effect will occur, making it easier to understand the series of effects. .

Note that when a preview effect occurs, the confirmation display 55 may be always displayed, or it may be set so that the confirmation display 55 is sometimes displayed and sometimes not. With the former configuration, unless the confirmation display 55 is displayed, a game feature in which the player can look forward to changes in the preview mode will be realized. If the latter configuration is adopted, a gaming experience in which it is difficult to predict whether or not the notice mode will change in the future is realized.

Furthermore, the confirmation display 55 may be made individually for each of the suggestive effects that are subject to a preview (see FIG. ) A confirmation display 55 may be displayed (see FIG. 28(b)). If the former configuration is adopted, a situation may arise in which the probability of occurrence of a certain suggestive effect has been determined, but the probability of occurrence of another suggestive effect has not been determined, resulting in a highly varied gameplay experience. is realized. If the latter configuration is adopted, the probability that all of the suggestion effects targeted for the preview will occur is determined when the confirmation display 55 is made, so there is an advantage that the preview effects become easier to understand.

〇Sixth specific example The preview performance in the above embodiment is one that “relatively” indicates the level of probability that the suggestive display will occur (indicates the relative level when each preview mode is compared). As described above, the probability that the suggestive effect will occur may be indicated as a numerical value. In other words, it indicates the "probability" that a suggestive effect will occur (see FIG. 29). Each of the plurality of types of preview modes is a "probability" of being displayed as a candidate. For example, it is assumed that any one of 10%, 25%, 50%, and 75% is displayed as a preview mode (preview image). Please note that the displayed "probability" (number) and the "probability" that the suggestive effect will actually occur do not have to match completely, and a slight deviation (±several percent deviation) is acceptable. shall be carried out. As in this example, by showing the probability of the occurrence of the suggestive effect as is, the preview effect becomes easier to understand.

〇Seventh specific example: Suggestive effects will not occur if the corresponding preview effects do not occur. In other words, it is assumed that the occurrence of a preview performance is set as a condition for the generation of a suggestive performance. When a suggestion performance occurs in a certain notification performance, it means that the preview performance occurs before the suggestion performance in the notification performance.

By doing this, the suggestive performance will only occur if the possibility of it occurring is foretold by the preview performance, so the suggestive performance (the performance that is the target of the preview performance) and the non-suggestive performance (Productions that are not subject to preview productions) are clearly distinguished. In other words, easy-to-understand gameplay is realized in which the preview performance and the suggestion performance are linked.

〇Eighth Specific Example It is assumed that at least one of the suggested performances that are the target of the preview performance is a performance in which a jackpot is confirmed when it occurs (hereinafter referred to as a confirmed performance). When a suggestion performance that is a confirmed performance is the target of a preview performance, the suggestion of the probability that the suggestion performance will occur due to the preview performance is a suggestion of the probability that the result of the judgment will be a jackpot. In other words, the preview performance itself may function as something that directly suggests the reliability of a jackpot.

When doing as in this example, it is shown in the preview performance that the confirmed effect set as the suggested effect is a guaranteed jackpot effect (for example, if the effect image indicating the confirmed effect includes "rainbow color", (indicates that a jackpot is confirmed) or may not be indicated. In the former case, if the suggested performance includes a confirmed performance, the preview performance can be such that the player pays particular attention to the probability that the confirmed performance will occur. In the latter case, it is possible to realize a game in which a player who knows that a certain suggestion performance is a confirmed performance and a player who does not know that the preview performance gives a different impression.

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 can be made 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 the pachinko gaming machine is utilized.

The various effects described in the above embodiments indicate the probability that the result of the judgment will be a jackpot (jackpot reliability), but they can also be used to indicate the probability that the result will be a so-called "small win."

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

・Means 1-1
A display means for displaying, as a pending symbol, that there is validity determination information for which notification of the corresponding validity determination result has not been completed, and a mode of the pending symbol increases the probability that the validity determination result corresponding to the pending symbol will be a hit. performance execution means for executing a specific pending performance that suggests a certain degree of reliability, wherein the specific pending performance is such that a plurality of candidate symbols are displaced toward a display position where a target pending symbol is to be displayed. A gaming machine characterized in that the mode of the target pending symbol is determined by the fact that any one of the plurality of candidate symbols remains in the display position.
The gaming machine described above is capable of performing an interesting performance in which a plurality of candidate symbols are displaced toward a display position, and those remaining at the display position become reserved symbols.

・Means 1-2
According to means 1-1, any one of the plurality of candidate symbols remains at the display position after at least a portion of the plurality of candidate symbols are displayed so as to overlap with each other at the display position. gaming machines.
By doing this, it is possible to create a performance that keeps your eyes peeled until the end to see which candidate symbols will remain.

・Means 1-3
Means 1-1 or 1, characterized in that after any one of the plurality of candidate symbols remains at the display position, the aspect of the candidate symbol remaining at the display position changes to become the reserved symbol of the target; The gaming machine according to means 1-2.
By doing so, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the stage displayed as a candidate symbol is only a "candidate" and is not selected as a mode of pending symbols.

・Means 1-4
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to means 1-3, wherein two or more of the plurality of candidate symbols may be the same symbol.
By doing so, it is possible to make it appear as if two or more displayed candidate symbols are easy to be selected (easy to remain in the display position) (they may actually be easy to select).

・Means 2-1
A gaming machine in which the existence of the validity determination information for which notification of the corresponding validity determination result has not been completed is displayed on the display means as a pending symbol, wherein a notification effect for notifying the corresponding validity determination result as the pending symbol is started. A pending symbol during fluctuation indicating the existence of the winning/failure determination information that has been set, and a pending symbol before fluctuation indicating the existence of the winning/failure determining information for which the notification performance for notifying the corresponding winning/failure determination result has not been started are set, and the above-mentioned pending symbol is set. The display means normally displays an accompanying image that is attached to one of the fluctuating pending symbol and the pre-fluctuation pending symbol, and when a predetermined performance occurs, an accompanying image is displayed on the other of the fluctuating pending symbol and the pre-fluctuation pending symbol. A gaming machine characterized in that the accompanying image is displaced to an accompanying position.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is possible to realize an interesting game in which an accompanying image that distinguishes between a pending symbol during fluctuation and a pending symbol before fluctuation is used for a predetermined effect.

・Means 2-2
At the time of occurrence of a pending change effect in which the mode of the pending symbol may change, the accompanying image is displaced to a position associated with the other of the fluctuating pending symbol and the pre-change pending symbol that are subject to the pending change effect. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, characterized in that:
By doing so, it is possible to clearly indicate that there is a possibility that the mode of the reserved symbol to which the accompanying image is attached may change.

・Means 2-3
The accompanying image is normally attached to the pending symbol during fluctuation, and is one of the one or more pending symbols displayed on the display means when the pending change performance occurs. The gaming machine according to means 2-2, wherein the accompanying image is displaced to a position associated with one of the pre-variation pending symbols that is a target of a certain pending change performance.
Since there is a possibility that a plurality of pre-change pending symbols are displayed, it may be difficult to understand which pre-change pending symbol is the target of the pending change effect. By doing the above, it is easy to understand that the pre-change pending symbol to which the accompanying image is attached is the target of the pending change effect.

・Means 2-4
The gaming machine according to means 2-2 or 2-3, characterized in that the probability that the reservation change effect results in a change in the aspect of the reservation symbol is suggested by the aspect of the accompanying image.
By doing so, the player also pays attention to the aspect of the accompanying image.

・Means 3-1
Symbols displayed on a display device that include multiple types of identification symbols for notifying the player of the result of judgment, and symbols that are different from the identification symbols and indicate that an event advantageous to the player will occur. a symbol control means for controlling a special symbol; a continuous performance execution means for performing a continuous performance in which the fluctuating identification symbol once stops or pseudo-stops and then starts fluctuating again; and a validity determination result displayed on the display device. and a pending change effect execution means for executing a pending change effect that changes the aspect of the pending symbol indicating the existence of validity judgment information for which notification has not been completed, wherein the special symbol is displayed at a predetermined position on the display device. The gaming machine is characterized in that both the continuous performance and the pending change performance may occur in response to the event.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to realize an interesting gaming experience in which the special symbols not only indicate the occurrence of a continuous performance but also indicate the occurrence of a pending change performance.

・Means 3-2
The gaming machine according to means 3-1, wherein the mode of the reserved symbol after the change is suggested by the mode of the special symbol.
By doing so, it is possible to realize a gameplay in which the player pays attention not only to whether or not the special symbol is displayed at a predetermined position, but also to the form of the special symbol.

・Means 3-3
The special symbols include a first special symbol that, when displayed at a predetermined position on the display device, causes both the continuous performance and the pending change performance, and a first special symbol that causes both the continuous performance and the suspended change performance, and the suspended change performance that causes the continuous performance to occur. A second special symbol that does not occur is set, and the first special symbol includes a suggestive element that suggests the occurrence of the pending change effect, which the second special symbol does not have. 3-1 or the gaming machine according to means 3-2.
By doing this, even if the special symbol is displayed at a predetermined position, it is not guaranteed that both the continuous performance and the pending change performance will occur, so the series of performances will become monotonous. It prevents you from putting it away.

・Means 4-1
A gaming machine capable of executing a specific performance whose basic mode is to display a unit image on a display device according to the number of times the unit performance occurs, the number of times the unit performance occurs N times (N is is a natural number excluding 0), and even if a new unit effect does not occur while the unit image N is being displayed on the display device, the unit image N is changed to the unit image N+α (α is 0). A game machine characterized in that it is possible to execute an image change effect in which an image is changed to a natural number (excluding natural numbers). However, the unit image N is an image that is displayed on the display device when the number of occurrences of the unit effect is N times in the specific effect of the basic mode, and the unit image N+α is an image that is displayed on the display device when the number of occurrences of the unit effect is N times in the specific effect of the basic mode. This is an image displayed on the display device when the number of occurrences of the unit performance is N+α times in the performance.
The gaming machine described above is capable of executing an interesting performance in which a change in a unit image similar to when a new unit performance occurs (even if a new unit performance does not occur).

・Measure 4-2
The gaming machine according to means 4-1, wherein the unit image is an image including a number corresponding to the number of occurrences of the unit performance in the specific performance of the basic mode.
By doing this, the image change effect is one in which the "numbers" included in the unit images change, making the effect easier to understand.

・Means 4-3
Even if the number of occurrences of the unit effect is N times (N is a natural number excluding 0) and a new unit effect does not occur while the unit image N is being displayed on the display device, the The gaming machine according to means 4-1 or 4-2, characterized in that the image change effect in which unit image N changes to unit image N+α (α is a natural number of 2 or more) may occur.
In the basic mode of specific production, the unit image changes step by step every time a unit production occurs, but by making the image change production as described above occur, the unit image can be changed all at once. (to cause changes in multiple stages at once).

・Means 4-4
The case where the image change effect occurs and the unit image N+α is displayed is better than the case where the number of occurrences of the unit effect becomes N+α times and the unit image N+α is displayed in the specific effect of the basic mode. , the gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-3, characterized in that there is a high probability that the result of the judgment will be a win.
In this way, even if the game progresses to the point where the same unit image is displayed, it is possible to realize an interesting gameplay in which the reliability differs depending on whether or not an image change effect occurs. .

・Means 5-1
comprising: a suggestive performance execution means for executing a plurality of types of suggestive performances that suggest a result of the validity judgment; and a preview performance execution means for executing a preview performance for notifying that the suggestive performance may occur; The effect is one in which one of a plurality of types of preview modes is executed, and the probability that the suggestive effect will occur differs depending on which of the plurality of preview modes is executed. A gaming machine with special features.
The game machine described above is interesting in that the preview performance not only foretells the possibility that a suggestion performance will occur in the future, but also suggests the probability that the suggestion performance will occur.

・Means 5-2
The gaming machine according to means 5-1, wherein the preview performance corresponding to each of the two or more types of suggestion performances may be executed at the same time.
By doing so, it is possible to enjoy predicting whether or not there is a high probability that the result of the target validity determination will be a jackpot based on the probability that each of the two or more types of suggestion effects will occur.

・Means 5-3
The preview performance is one in which one of a plurality of types of preview images is displayed, and the preview image is displayed to accompany a performance image corresponding to the suggestive performance that is the target of the preview performance. The gaming machine according to means 5-2, characterized in that:
In this way, by displaying the preview image and the performance image as a set, it is possible for players to understand the meaning of the preview performance (even if the player is exposed to the preview performance for the first time or has only experienced it a small number of times). It becomes easier to do.

・Means 5-4
The gaming machine according to means 5-2 or 5-3, characterized in that the number of types of the suggestive performances that are the targets of the preview performances can be changed.
By doing so, it is possible to realize a gaming experience in which the player expects the number of types of suggestion effects that are the targets of preview effects to change.

・Means 5-5
The gaming machine according to any one of means 5-1 to 5-4, wherein the preview mode in the preview performance may change in a direction that increases the probability that the suggestive performance will occur.
By doing so, it is possible to realize the gaming experience that the player expects from the change in the preview mode.

・Means 5-6
The gaming machine according to any one of means 5-1 to 5-5, characterized in that the preview aspect of the preview performance may change in a direction that reduces the probability that the suggestive performance will occur.
The preview effect only indicates the probability that the suggestive effect will occur, but does not clearly indicate whether the suggestive effect will occur or not. It is also possible to set a setting where the probability changes from (not true) to a direction in which the probability decreases.

1 Gaming machine 10 Pending symbol (11 Pending symbol during fluctuation 12 Pending symbol before fluctuation)
10n Normal mode 10s Special mode (101s to 104s First special mode to Fourth special mode)
20 Accompanying image 30 Special design 31 Continuous performance suggestion element 32 Retention change suggestion element 40 Unit images 51 to 53 First preview image to third preview image 61 to 64 First performance image to fourth performance image 80 Identification pattern 91 Display device 911 Indicated Area

Claims (2)

a symbol control means for controlling a plurality of types of identification symbols that are displayed on a display device and are used to notify a player of a determination result;
continuous performance execution means for executing a continuous performance in which symbol re-fluctuation occurs one or more times, in which the fluctuating identification symbol once stops or pseudo-stops and then starts fluctuating again;
Equipped with
The continuous performance is one in which a number image including a number that increases with the occurrence of the symbol re-variation is displayed,
In the state where the number image is displayed, even if the symbol re-variation does not occur, a number image change effect in which the number of the number image increases,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the number image changing performance is a performance in which the number of the number image increases when a performance image that acts on the number image is displayed. a symbol control means for controlling a plurality of types of identification symbols that are displayed on a display device and are used to notify a player of a determination result;
continuous performance execution means for executing a continuous performance in which symbol re-fluctuation occurs one or more times, in which the fluctuating identification symbol once stops or pseudo-stops and then starts fluctuating again;
Equipped with
The continuous performance is one in which a number image including a number that increases with the occurrence of the symbol re-variation is displayed,
In the state where the number image is displayed, even if the symbol re-variation does not occur, a number image change effect in which the number of the number image increases,
The case where the number image change effect occurs and the number image includes the number N is better than the case where the number image change effect does not occur and the number image includes the number N. A gaming machine characterized in that the probability that the result of the judgment is a win is higher in the case of .
However, N is a natural number excluding 0.

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