JP7385290B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

A gaming machine in which a privilege image indicating a history of privileges (jackpots) is displayed is known (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-137081

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which novel bonus images are displayed.

The gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, has a normal gaming state and a special gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state as a gaming state in which the game is played with the aim of achieving a winning lottery result. A game state setting means that can be set, a benefit granting means that grants one of a plurality of kinds of benefits when the winning/failure lottery result becomes a win, and a game state setting means that is associated with each of the plurality of kinds of benefits. a display means for displaying a history of the privileges awarded in a predetermined period by displaying a privilege image including elements that have been awarded in the special gaming state; The privilege image representing the privilege includes a number of drawings indicating the number of winning/failure drawings executed from the start of the special gaming state until the award of the privilege.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, a novel bonus image is displayed that allows the user to grasp the number of winning/failure lots that have been executed from the start of the special gaming state until the bonus is awarded.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure showing a decorative pattern and a reserved pattern displayed in a display area. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the specifications (gaming state, etc.) of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. (a) is a diagram for explaining a time image, and (b) is a diagram showing the actual time (final result) required for the special game period shown in the result image. It is a diagram for explaining the relationship between a target period, a special game period, and a game suspension period. It is a diagram for explaining conditions for transition to a gaming suspension period and conditions for canceling the gaming suspension period. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-1. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2-1. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2-2. 9 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2-2 (an example different from FIG. 9). FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2-3. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-3-1. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-3-2. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-3-3. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-4. (a) and (b) are diagrams for explaining a special image displayed in a special game state, and (b) is a diagram for explaining that a special image is not displayed in a non-special game state. . FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an image erasing effect. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-1. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-3. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-4. It is a diagram for explaining a bonus image (a bonus history). (a) is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-1, and (b) is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-2. (a) is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-3, (b) is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-4, and (c) is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-5. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-6. It is a diagram for explaining a number of sound effects. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-2. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific examples 4-3 and 4-4. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-5.

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 jackpot area 21, an out exit, 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 area such as the starting area 904 or the jackpot area 21, a predetermined number of prize 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.

2) Specifications Hereinafter, the specifications of the gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be explained. Note that, unless otherwise specified, the specifications described below are based on the case where the player plays the game according to the instructions, and does not apply when the player plays an inappropriate game that does not follow the instructions.

The winning/failure lottery is executed by a winning/failure lottery 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 (Fig. (see 1). When a game ball lands in the starting area 904, a numerical value (win/fail lottery information) is obtained from a random number source, and if the numerical value is the same as a predetermined winning numerical value, it is a win, and if different, it is a loss. becomes. Hereinafter, the winning/failure lottery information acquired when a game ball enters the first starting area 904a will be referred to as the first winning/failure lottery information, the winning/failure lottery based on it will be referred to as the first winning/failure lottery, and the game will be placed in the second starting area 904b. Win/fail lottery information acquired when a ball enters the ball is referred to as second win/fail lottery information, and a win/fail lottery based on this information is sometimes referred to as a second win/fail lottery.

In the present embodiment, similar to known gaming machines, the winning/losing lottery results are notified to the player by the combination of decorative symbols 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91. Specifically, the decorative pattern group 80g (left decorative pattern group 80gL, middle decorative pattern group 80gC, right decorative pattern group 80gR) including multiple types of decorative patterns 80 starts to fluctuate, and finally each decorative pattern group 80g The first decorative pattern 80 is selected and stopped. If the lottery is won, the combination of decorative symbols 80 selected and stopped from each decorative symbol group 80g becomes a predetermined winning combination (for example, a set of three identical decorative symbols 80). If it is a loss, another combination (other than the winning combination) will be used. The decorative pattern 80 may be a combination of numbers, characters, and the like.

Note that 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 not shown in each figure). Players can now enjoy games without being aware of these types of images. That is, basically, it is possible to grasp the winning/failure lottery result by looking at the decorative pattern 80.

In the present embodiment, a fluctuating effect for notifying the corresponding winning/losing lottery results in the order in which the winning/losing lottery information is acquired (after the variation of the decorative pattern 80 that notifies the corresponding winning/failing lottery results starts, the winning/losing lottery results are changed to It refers to the performance until it stops with the corresponding combination.Hereinafter, the first fluctuating performance may be simply referred to as "fluctuation" or "rotation") is executed. When new lottery information is acquired, if a fluctuating performance corresponding to the lottery information acquired earlier is being executed, the newly acquired lottery information will be held as pending information. The information is stored in a storage means (not shown). In this embodiment, the first reservation information (so-called "special figure 1 reservation") is acquired when the game ball enters the first starting area 904a, and the information is acquired when the game ball enters the second starting area 904b. The maximum number of second reservation information (so-called "special map 2 reservation") stored is four. In addition, when both the first pending information and the second pending information are stored in the storage means, notification of the winning/failure lottery results corresponding to the second pending information is executed with priority (so-called "Special Figure 2"). (priority digestion). However, this does not negate the priority of special map 1 consumption.

The fact that the reservation information is stored in the storage means is displayed in the display area 911 as the reservation symbol 12 (see FIG. 2). In this embodiment, the existence of the first reservation information stored in the storage means in the normal game state described later is the presence of the second reservation information stored in the storage means in the special game state described later. 12. The configuration of the reserved symbols 12 may be different between the normal game state and the special game state. However, regardless of the gaming state, both the first pending information and the second pending information may be displayed as the pending symbols 12.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the fluctuating effect is being executed, the fluctuating symbol 11 (corresponding to the so-called "variation pending") indicates the existence of win/fail lottery information for which notification of the corresponding win/fail lottery result has not been completed. If the notification of the corresponding lottery result has not been completed is collectively referred to as "pending", then the fluctuating symbol 11 can also be considered as a type of "pending symbol 12". ) is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 2). In this embodiment, the changing symbols 11 corresponding to the first win/fail lottery information are displayed in the normal game state to be described later, and the fluctuating symbols 11 corresponding to the second win/fail lottery information are displayed in the special game state to be described later. A configuration may be adopted in which the aspect of the fluctuating symbols 11 is different between the normal game state and the special game state. However, regardless of the gaming state, both the first win/fail lottery information and the second win/fail lottery information may be displayed as the fluctuating symbol 11.

In this embodiment, modes of "winning" include a jackpot and a small jackpot. As will be described in detail later, it is also possible to win a jackpot via a small win. That is, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called one-two type mixing machine. When a jackpot (including via a small win) is obtained, a jackpot game including a plurality of round games in which the jackpot area 21 is opened until a predetermined condition is met is executed (a "privilege" is given to the player). . Since the jackpot game itself is well known, detailed explanation will be omitted.

The gaming states in which the player plays with the aim of winning a jackpot are broadly divided into a normal gaming state and a special gaming state for the player rather than the normal gaming state (see FIG. 3(a)). The normal gaming state is, in principle, a gaming state in which the game ball should be shot so that it flows down the left side of the display device 91 in the gaming area 902 (“left-handed hitting” should be performed). In the case of left-handed hitting, although there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the first starting area 904a, there is no possibility that the game ball will enter the second starting area 904b. That is, the normal game state (excluding the remaining hold chance described later) is a state in which the player aims to win a jackpot through the first win/fail lottery. In this embodiment, the probability of winning the jackpot in the first lottery is approximately 1/319, and the odds of winning the jackpot are approximately 1/319. In other words, there is no possibility of winning a small prize in the first lottery. A setting may be made in which there is a possibility of winning a small win in the first win/fail lottery, but the setting is such that it is virtually impossible to obtain a jackpot via a small win (details will be described later).

The special game state is a game state in which the game ball should be shot so that it flows down the right side of the display device 91 in the game area 902 ("hit right"). If the ball is hit to the right, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the second starting area 904b, but there is no possibility that the game ball will enter the first starting area 904a. The second starting area 904b is an area that is normally closed (game balls cannot enter) (see FIG. 1). A normal starting area 905 (see FIG. 1) is provided as an area where a right-handed game ball may enter, and a normal lottery is executed when a gaming ball enters the normal starting area 905. If the player wins, the second starting area 904b is opened (game balls can enter). In the special game state, the probability of winning the normal lottery is high, and if the player continues to play right, the second starting area 904b will be opened frequently. Note that in the normal game state, the probability of winning the normal lottery is extremely low, and even if you hit right in the normal game state, the second starting area 904b is almost never opened. Therefore, hitting the right hand in the normal gaming state results in a "loss" for the player. When a game ball enters the second starting area 904b, a predetermined number of prize balls are obtained, so in the special game state (compared to the normal game state), the player can play without reducing the number of balls he has. It can be said that the game is in a high base state (the normal gaming state is a low base state).

In this way, the special game state is a state in which the player aims to win the jackpot through the second winning/failure lottery that is executed when the game ball enters the second starting area 904b. In this embodiment, the probability of winning the jackpot in the second lottery is approximately 1/319 (same as the probability of winning the jackpot in the first lottery), and the probability of winning the small prize is approximately 1/19, otherwise the probability is a loss. . As will be described later, this embodiment is configured so that when a small hit is won, a big win is almost certainly obtained. In other words, the configuration is such that "small win = jackpot win". Therefore, the special gaming state can be said to be a gaming state in which the player aims to win a jackpot by directly winning a jackpot (so-called "direct win") or winning a small jackpot through the second lottery. Since "small win winning = jackpot winning", the actual jackpot probability in the special gaming state is "jackpot winning probability (approximately 1/319) + small winning winning probability (approximately 1/19) = approximately 1/ 17.9'' (the total probability of the jackpot and small win is the actual probability of winning the jackpot). In other words, the jackpot probability in the normal gaming state is approximately 1/319 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as low probability (lottery)), and the jackpot probability in the special gaming state is approximately 1/17.9 (high probability (lottery)). It can be said that the special gaming state is more advantageous than the normal gaming state in that the special gaming state is (sometimes referred to as). As mentioned above, the normal gaming state is a low base state and the special gaming state is a high base state, so the normal gaming state is a "low base/low probability" state, and the special gaming state is a "high base/high probability" state. ” state.

If a small win is won, a small win game in which the small win area 22 is opened is executed. A bonus area 221 (V area) is provided within the small winning area 22 (see FIG. 1), and when a game ball enters the bonus area 221, a jackpot (jackpot game) is obtained, and the jackpot area 21 is A jackpot game that is released is executed. In this embodiment, it is set so that all game balls that enter the small winning area 22 enter the bonus area 221. Furthermore, if the player continues to hit the ball to the right while the small winning game is being executed, the game ball will almost certainly enter the small winning area 22. When you win a small hit, an instruction to hit the ball to the right is displayed in the display area 911, so as long as you follow the instruction, the game ball will almost certainly enter the privilege area 221 (unless an abnormality such as ball jamming occurs). You can win a jackpot. Therefore, in this embodiment, winning a small hit can be said to be essentially winning a jackpot.

A jackpot game includes a plurality of round games, and in a jackpot game via a small win, the small win game is considered to be the first round game. For example, in a 5-round jackpot via a small win, the first round is a round game in which the small win area 22 is opened, and the second to fifth rounds are round games in which the jackpot area 21 is opened. On the other hand, the 5-round jackpot of "direct win" is a round game in which the jackpot area 21 is opened in all of the first to fifth rounds. In this embodiment, the small winning area 22 (the bonus area 221 therein) is provided separately from the jackpot area 21, but the jackpot area 21 may also serve as the small winning area 22. That is, a bonus area 221 is provided within the jackpot area 21, and when a small win is won, the jackpot area 21 (which also serves as the small win area 22) is opened and a game ball is placed in the bonus area 221 provided inside the jackpot area 21. It may also be set so that it enters.

In this embodiment, a first special game state and a second special game state are set as the special game state (see FIG. 3(a)). Both the first special gaming state and the second special gaming state end (transfer to the normal gaming state) when the result of the second lottery is a loss for a predetermined number of consecutive times. The number of times (hereinafter referred to as the "number of continuations". The "number of times of continuation" is the so-called "time saving number") is different. The first special game state is set to be continued 40 times, and the second special game state is set to be continued 200 times. It can be said that the second special game state, which has a greater number of continuations, is more advantageous to the player than the first special game state.

A first jackpot and a second jackpot are set as jackpots (including those obtained via small wins). The first jackpot is such that the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game becomes the first special gaming state. In the second jackpot, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game becomes a second special gaming state (see FIG. 3(a)). As mentioned above, the second special gaming state has a higher number of continuations than the first special gaming state and is more advantageous for the player, so if we look at the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, the second jackpot is more likely than the first jackpot. It can be said that this is a more pleasing jackpot for the player.

In this embodiment, all jackpots won in the first lottery (jackpot distribution of the first lottery) are made to be the first jackpot (see FIG. 3 (b-1)). In other words, if you win a jackpot in the normal gaming state (excluding the remaining hold chance described later), it will be the first jackpot, and after the jackpot game ends, you will move to the first special gaming state (Figure 3 (a) reference). A jackpot won in the normal gaming state is generally referred to as a "first win," and after the "first win," the game shifts to the first special gaming state. However, the jackpot distribution may include a jackpot (normal jackpot) that returns to the normal gaming state after the end of the jackpot game that is the "first win". Furthermore, the "first hit" may include a second jackpot.

On the other hand, the jackpot won in the second lottery (jackpot distribution of the second lottery) is set to be the first jackpot (95%) or the second jackpot (5%) (Figure 3 (b) -2)). In other words, if you win a jackpot in a special gaming state (including winning via small winning), you may move to the first special gaming state after the jackpot game ends, or you may shift to the second special gaming state. (See FIG. 3(a)). Note that no matter which jackpot you win, the transition to the special gaming state will still occur after the jackpot game is over, so winning in the special gaming state is what is called a "consecutive game".

Note that the number of rounds (round distribution) of the jackpot game executed after winning the first jackpot or the second jackpot may be any number. In this embodiment, three types of jackpots with different numbers of rounds are set (3 types of jackpots, 5 round jackpots, and 10 round jackpots).

As mentioned above, the first special game state is continued 40 times, and the second special game state is continued 200 times. In other words, basically, the first special game state is a game state in which the aim is to win a lottery with a high probability of approximately 1/17.9 before losing 40 times in a row, and the second special game state This state can be said to be a gaming state in which the player aims to win a lottery with a high probability of about 1/17.9 before losing 200 times in a row. However, in this embodiment, since up to four pieces of second pending information are stored in the storage means, even if the special gaming state ends and the normal gaming state is entered, a maximum of four second winning/failure drawings (approximately 1 /17.9 high probability lottery). In the following explanation, the lottery based on the second reservation information after the special gaming state ends will be referred to as the "remaining reservation lottery", and the state (period) in which the remaining reservation lottery can be received will be referred to as the "remaining reservation chance". (See Figure 3(a)). Strictly speaking, the remaining hold chance is a period in which the player is in the normal gaming state, but like the special gaming state, it is also a period during which he or she can receive a high probability lottery, so it is a period in which the player is in the special gaming state. I can show you. If a jackpot is won through the second winning/failure lottery with the remaining hold chance, the game will enter the special gaming state again, so in this embodiment, winning with the remaining hold chance is also treated as a "consecutive game". It will be done.

In addition, in this embodiment, the final change in the special game state (the 40th rotation from the start in the first special game state, the 200th revolution from the start in the second special game state) is over a predetermined time. In this variation, an instruction is given to continue hitting the right hand in order to obtain four pieces of second reservation information (to make the "reservation full"). If you play right according to the instructions, you can almost certainly acquire the four pieces of second reservation information, so even if the special gaming state ends, you can receive four high-probability drawings. Therefore, the actual condition for "consecutive winnings" is that the first special game state must be won in a lottery with a high probability of approximately 1/17.9 before losing 44 times in a row, and the second special state In the gaming state, the player will win the lottery with a high probability of about 1/17.9 before losing 204 times in a row. Therefore, in the case of the first special gaming state, the so-called (consecutive game) continuation rate is about 92%. On the other hand, in the case of the second special gaming state, the so-called (consecutive game) continuation rate is about 99.999%. In other words, in the second special gaming state, there is almost no probability that the second special game state will end without winning a jackpot (including the remaining hold chance) (so-called "throughout" will occur), and in reality, the next jackpot (successive winning) is guaranteed. It can be said that there is.

In this embodiment, if a jackpot cannot be won even with the remaining pending chances, a result image is displayed that displays the number of balls and consecutive hits obtained by transitioning to the special gaming state, including the first hit. (The resulting image also displays the actual time indicated by a time image 30, which will be described later) (see FIG. 4(b)). After the result image is displayed, an image encouraging left-handed hitting is displayed. In other words, the game shifts to a state (normal gaming state after the remaining pending chance ends) in which the player aims to obtain a jackpot (first win) through the first win/fail lottery.

In this way, in the present embodiment, after the first win that causes the transition to the special gaming state, it is confirmed that the jackpot was not won in the remaining hold chance (the last of the four remaining hold lottery The period up to the point in time when it is announced that the player has lost is considered to be one ``reen-sho (state)''. The special game state is named "○○RUSH", and it is a series of "○○RUSH" states until the last of the four remaining hold lots is a loss.

Note that such specifications are just an example, and various probabilities and the like can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the matters described below can be applied to gaming machines with different specifications, except for those that cannot be realized without the above specifications. For example, it may be a known ST machine (number-of-time variable machine). In other words, the "continuation number" of the first special gaming state and the second special gaming state is the "ST number", and the actual jackpot probability (jackpot probability including small winning) in the special gaming state is a jackpot that is changing. It may also be replaced with probability. Furthermore, some of the matters described below can also be applied to known variable loop machines.

4) Time Image In this embodiment, a time image 30 for displaying the actual time (real time) required for "○○ RUSH" is displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 4(a)). In other words, it shows the player an estimate of the rate of increase in the number of balls to be won and the number of jackpots won per hour (so-called (of consecutive games) "digestion speed") during a consecutive winnings state (a state in which one can expect a consecutive winnings). For this purpose, a time image 30 representing the actual passage of time is displayed. Note that the time image 30 may be displayed on a device different from the main display device 91 (the display device 91 on which the decorative pattern 80 is displayed). Furthermore, the time unit represented by the time image 30 may be of any type. In the present embodiment, the passage of time is expressed in units of one-hundredth of a second (counted in units of one-hundredth of a second). Further, illustration of the time image 30 is omitted in drawings other than those for explaining the time image 30 (illustration of the time image 30 is omitted from FIG. 16 onwards).

The period in which the actual passage of time is represented by the time image 30 is basically from the establishment of the start condition to the establishment of the end condition (in the following explanation, from the establishment of the start condition to the establishment of the end condition) period is referred to as the target period). That is, counting starts when the start condition is met, and stops (ends) when the end condition is met. Since the time image 30 shows the actual elapsed time during the consecutive winnings state in which it is necessary to shift to the special gaming state (in a state in which consecutive winnings can be expected), the starting condition is that the transition to the special gaming state is not possible. The end condition is a condition that does not hold true unless the special game state ends. As mentioned above, if all remaining pending drawings are lost, a result image will be displayed, but the result image is the value of the time image 30 at the time the count is stopped (total time measured). including. This allows the player to know the actual time required to complete the consecutive winnings.

In this embodiment, the start condition is established when the first special gaming state is started after the first jackpot won in the normal gaming state (excluding the remaining hold chance) ends (Fig. 3 , see Figure 5). In other words, the start condition is satisfied when a so-called special game state after the first win is started. However, if the transition to the special gaming state is established in a determined state, other conditions may be used as the starting condition. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which the start condition is established when a jackpot game of the first jackpot (first win) obtained in the normal gaming state (excluding the remaining pending chance) is started. In this way, the time represented by the time image 30 includes the time required for the jackpot game that is the "first win".

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the termination condition is that the last (fourth) remaining holding lottery is a loss in the remaining holding chance (see FIGS. 3 and 5). In other words, since winning in the remaining pending lottery is set as "continuation of consecutive winnings", it is confirmed that all of the remaining pending drawings are non-winning (the last variation of the remaining pending lottery has ended) Actual time measurement ends at this point. As mentioned above, strictly speaking, the remaining hold chance is during the normal gaming state, but it will not shift to the remaining hold chance until the special gaming state ends (40 times in the first special gaming state, 40 times in the second special gaming state). In the gaming state, it will not occur unless there are 200 consecutive losses, so the condition that "all remaining pending lottery results are losses" is "a condition that cannot be satisfied unless the special gaming state ends". will be included in. The reason why this is done is that the specifications are such that there is a certain degree of expectation that the consecutive winnings will continue due to the remaining reservation lottery (winning is approximately 1/17.9). If the specification is such that the remaining pending lottery is a low-probability lottery (for example, the specification is such that the remaining pending lottery is executed on 1/319), the special gaming state must end (the special gaming state A configuration may also be adopted in which the termination condition is that the last fluctuation is a failure. In other words, the timing at which the so-called "consecutive home" ends varies depending on the specifications, but if the completion condition is set to reach the timing when the "consecutive home" ends. good. No matter what the specifications are, unless the special gaming state, which is more advantageous than the normal gaming state, ends, the timing will not be reached (the ending conditions will not be satisfied).

During the target period, basically (in the special game period to be described later), counting of the actual elapsed time is continued. The target period is while the fluctuating performance is being executed in the special game state (see Figure 4 (a-1)) or while the jackpot game is being executed (see Figure 4 (a-2)). including. In other words, the time count continues even when transitioning from one to the other during a fluctuating performance or a jackpot game.

Specifically, time counting continues during the period that is determined to be the special game period in the target period. The special game period is a period excluding the game suspension period in the target period (see FIG. 5). In other words, the period in which the actual passage of time is measured does not include the game stop period. Note that even during the special game period, a situation may occur in which the time image 30 is not displayed temporarily. For example, it is inappropriate to display the time image 30 while a predetermined effect such as a predetermined video is being displayed (displaying the time image 30 may obstruct the effect). ), the time image 30 may not be displayed while the effect is being performed. Note that even in a state where such time image 30 is not displayed, actual time measurement continues inside the gaming machine 1 (unless the game is stopped during the game stop period). For example, if the above predetermined effect is being executed and the time image 30 is not displayed for exactly 10 seconds, the time image 30 will be displayed again 10 seconds after the time image 30 was erased. That will happen. In other words, during the special game period, the time image 30 is basically displayed, and in some cases the time image 30 is not displayed, but the time continues to be counted regardless of whether or not the time image 30 is displayed. It is a period. Therefore, it can be said that the time represented by the time image 30 represents the actual length of the special game period. The gaming suspension period, which will be detailed later, is the period during which it is determined that the player has stopped playing during the applicable period, and the special gaming period is the period during which it is determined that the player during the applicable period is not playing games. It can also be said that there is.

The game stop period is a period during which it is determined that the player has stopped playing the game. During this game stop period, time counting is stopped. Therefore, if the player continues to play games during the target period, no gaming suspension period will occur. In this case, "target period (length) = special game period (length)". As mentioned above, the time image 30 basically shows the player the actual time required during the target period (during a consecutive game), but if the player temporarily stops playing during the target period, If you continue to count the time including the time when the game stops, it will no longer represent the actual time in the continuous game state (the "difference" will become large), so in this embodiment, the game During the stop period, time counting is stopped.

In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the game is in the suspension period as follows. In the following explanation, the conditions under which it is determined that the gaming suspension period has started (the conditions under which the gaming suspension period starts) are referred to as the transition conditions, and the conditions under which it is determined that the gaming suspension period has ended (the conditions under which the gaming suspension period ends). , conditions for restarting the special gaming period) are referred to as cancellation conditions.

First, it is determined that the game is continuing at least while the fluctuating performance is being executed (it is determined that it is a special game period). Also, even while the jackpot game is being executed, it is determined that the game is continuing (determined to be a special game period). If we define the period in which the fluctuating production is not being executed as the "non-fluctuation period" (assuming that the non-fluctuation period is the period in which jackpot games are not being executed), then in order to be a gaming suspension period, it must be at least within the non-fluctuation period. There needs to be. In other words, the transition condition needs to be satisfied only during a non-fluctuation period.

In this embodiment, after a certain fluctuating performance (see FIG. 6(a)) ends and a non-fluctuation period begins (see FIG. 6(b)), a new fluctuating performance is not started for a specified period of time (for example, 3 seconds), it is determined that the game has entered the suspension period (see FIG. 6(c)). In other words, it is determined that the transition condition is satisfied when the so-called non-fluctuation state (so-called "hold-out" state) continues for a specified time (specified time≠0). If the non-fluctuation state continues for a certain amount of time, there is a high probability that the player has temporarily stopped playing (because the player is in a "consecutive game" state, which is advantageous to the player, it is highly likely that the player has stopped playing completely). (It is difficult to imagine that this will happen, and it is usually a "temporary" stop), so the time count is stopped. Note that the length of the specified time can be set as appropriate. The transition to the non-variable period occurs when the hold has expired, and even if the player continues to play, the hold may have expired. Is it a "hold-out" that occurs when you are playing a game continuously without moving to the gaming suspension period until the time has elapsed, or is it a "hold-out" that occurs because you temporarily stop playing? are made to be differentiated. In addition, in this embodiment, the time image 30 is not displayed during the game stop period (see FIG. 6(c)).

In this embodiment, the condition for canceling the game stop period is that the fluctuating performance is executed (started). In other words, the transition to the game suspension period means that it is in a non-fluctuation state, so the game suspension period ends when it is determined that the fluctuating performance has started and the non-fluctuation state has ended (special game period). Since the game is in a special game state (right-handed game state), the time count would normally be restarted when the game ball enters the second starting area 904b (see FIG. 6(d)). .

In this way, in this embodiment, although the actual passage of time during the special game period (during the continuous game state) is represented by the time image 30, the special game period does not include the game stop period. Therefore, even if the game is temporarily stopped, the time represented by the time image 30 will be close to the actual playing time (even if the game is temporarily stopped, it will be accurate to some extent). ``Digestion speed'' can be understood).

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the time image 30 (gaming stop period) are improved, materialized, modified, etc. will be described. 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Specific example 1-1
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the time image 30 is not displayed during the game stop period, but the time image 30 is displayed during the game stop period (see FIG. 7(b)). Since the time count is stopped during the game stop period, the time image 30 displayed during the game stop period is naturally in a "stopped" state (counting). In this way, by displaying the time image 30 in the "stopped" state during the game stop period, it is easy to understand that the time measurement is stopped during the game stop period. This makes it possible to show the information to other people.

The time image 30 does not always have to be displayed during the game suspension period. That is, a configuration may be adopted in which a state in which the time image 30 is displayed (see FIG. 7(b)) and a state in which it is not displayed (see FIG. 7(c)) may occur during the game stop period. For example, during a non-fluctuation period that can be a gaming stop period, a predetermined standby video (a so-called demo movie that introduces the gaming machine 1, etc.) The content and length of the standby video are constant, and the non-fluctuation state is resolved. The time image 30 is not displayed while the standby video is displayed, and the time image 30 is displayed while the standby video is not displayed. It is also possible to have a configuration in which This type of standby video generally starts displaying after a certain fluctuating performance ends and becomes a non-fluctuation period, and a predetermined period of time has elapsed while the non-fluctuation period remains, but during the game stop period. The start (stopping of time counting) may be set to be earlier than the timing at which display of the standby video is started. That is, after a certain fluctuating effect (see FIG. 7(a)) ends and a non-fluctuation period begins, the time count is stopped after a specified period of time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed, and the stopped time image 30 is displayed (see FIG. 7(b)), and after a predetermined period of time (for example, 12 seconds) has elapsed, the display of the standby video is started, and the time image 30 is hidden (see FIG. 7(c)). (see). By doing so, the player can grasp the occurrence of an event in which the time image 30 that was counting up stops before the standby image is displayed and the time image 30 is hidden. .

〇Specific example 1-2
For example, the conditions for transition to the gaming suspension period may be as follows.

(B) Specific example 1-2-1
In the above embodiment, the transition condition to the game suspension period is that a specified period of time (specified time ≠ 0) elapses during the non-fluctuation period after a certain fluctuating performance ends and becomes a non-fluctuation period. Although it has been explained that the transition condition is that a certain fluctuating production ends and becomes a non-fluctuation period (a configuration in which the specified time = 0) (Fig. 8).

The special game state is a high base state in which the second starting area 904b is frequently opened after winning the normal lottery. ), there is almost no chance of "holding out" (discontinuation of fluctuations). In view of this, it can be assumed that the transition to the non-variable period means that the game has been temporarily stopped, and the configuration is such that the time count is stopped immediately (almost at the same time as the transition) to the non-variable period. Good too.

(b) Specific example 1-2-2
In order for the transition condition to be satisfied (as a requirement constituting the transition condition), the configuration is such that "the firing device 908 is not operated" is required. If the player has stopped playing, it means that the firing device 908 is not being operated. Therefore, the fact that the firing device 908 is not being operated (being in a non-operating state) is a time period during which the game is stopped. The settings are necessary requirements for migration. As in the above embodiment, if one of the requirements is ``a specified period of time must elapse while remaining in the non-variable period after transitioning to the non-variable period'', then ``after transitioning to the non-variable period, The condition for transition to the game stop period is that the specified time has elapsed and the firing device 908 is in an inoperable state (see FIG. 9).

As in the above specific example 1-2-1, if the transition to the non-fluctuation period itself is one of the requirements, "the transition to the non-fluctuation period and the launcher 908 is in an inoperable state. '' is the condition for transitioning to the game suspension period (see FIG. 10; as in the example of FIG. 9, there is no requirement that a specified time elapse after transitioning to the non-variable period). As a result, the configuration is such that a transition to a non-variable period does not result in a transition to a gaming suspension period. If the non-fluctuation period is entered while the firing device 908 is being operated, the game stopping period will be entered when the firing device 908 is no longer operated.

Even though the player is continuously firing game balls, there is a possibility that the game ball will not enter the second starting area 904b and the fluctuating performance will not be executed (“on hold” state). There is also. By doing as in this example (examples in FIGS. 9 and 10), if the player is firing a game ball (operating the firing device 908), the game will not enter the stop period. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation where the time count is stopped even though the player is playing the game.

Note that various methods can be considered for determining whether or not the firing device 908 is being operated. For example, a touch sensor is provided on the firing handle of the firing device 908 (the structures of the firing device 908 and the firing handle themselves are well known, so the explanation thereof will be omitted), and when the touch sensor is turned on, It is conceivable that if it is in an operating state and OFF, it is determined that it is in a non-operating state. In contrast, it may be determined that if the firing handle is not in the original position (it has been rotated a predetermined amount from the original position), it is in the operating state, and if it is in the original position, it is in the non-operating state. Conceivable.

(c) Specific example 1-2-3
In order for the transition condition to be satisfied (as a requirement constituting the transition condition), the configuration is such that operation of the "operating means" is required. In other words, the configuration is such that when a specified operation of the operating means 70 is performed during the non-variable period, the game is shifted to the game suspension period (see FIG. 11). The operation means 70 may be provided at a position where the player can operate it. In this embodiment, the target operation means 70 is a push button for presentation. Furthermore, although any prescribed operation may be used, it is preferable that the predetermined operation is not a simple one-shot operation in order to prevent erroneous operations. A configuration may be adopted in which operating two or more operating means in a predetermined manner (combined operation of two or more operating means; for example, simultaneous operation of two operating means, etc.) is defined as "specified operation of the operating means." In the display area 911, an image (stop explanation image 38) that allows the player to understand that the counting of the time image 30 is stopped by a prescribed operation of the operating means 70 and the specific aspect of the prescribed operation is displayed. It is recommended to do so (see FIG. 11(b)). By doing as in this example, the time count can be stopped at the player's will.

〇Specific example 1-3
For example, the conditions for canceling the game suspension period may be as follows.

(B) Specific example 1-3-1
The setting is such that the release condition is that the firing device 908 is in the operating state (the operating state and the non-operating state have already been described). Since the fact that the firing device 908 is in the operating state means that the game has been restarted, the time count is then restarted (see FIG. 12). When doing as in this example, a new starting prize (entering of the game ball into the second starting area 904b) will occur after the time when the firing device 908 is in the operating state, so a new starting prize will be generated during the new fluctuation. The time count will be restarted before the performance begins.

(b) Specific example 1-3-2
The setting is such that the release condition is that the game ball enters a predetermined area. Note that the above embodiment has a configuration in which the release condition is that the game ball enters the starting area 904 (second starting area 904b) (that a new fluctuating production is started). The “predetermined area” excludes the starting area 904. For example, by setting the exit of the guide rail 903 (strictly speaking, the game ball launch path constituted by the guide rail 903) as a "predetermined area" (a sensor is provided at the exit), it is possible to determine whether the game ball has passed through the exit. The time counting is restarted when the time is detected (see FIG. 13). That is, when the first game ball enters the game area 902, it is determined that the game has been restarted, and time counting is restarted.

(c) Specific example 1-3-3
A setting whose cancellation condition is a prescribed operation of the operating means 70 that can be operated by the player (which may be the same as or different from the prescribed operation necessary for establishing the transition condition described above). (See Figure 14). The specified operation may be of any type, but it is preferable that it is not a simple one-shot operation in order to prevent erroneous operations. A configuration may be adopted in which operating two or more operating means in a predetermined manner (combined operation of two or more operating means; for example, simultaneous operation of two operating means, etc.) is defined as "specified operation of the operating means." By doing so, the time counting can be restarted according to the player's will. The display area 911 displays an image (resuming explanation image 39) that allows the player to understand that the counting of the time image 30 is restarted by a prescribed operation of the operating means 70, and the specific aspect of the prescribed operation. It is recommended to do so (see FIG. 14(a)). By using the configuration in conjunction with the above specific example 1-2-3, the player can arbitrarily decide when to start counting and when to stop counting the time image 30.

Note that in the case of this example, there is a risk that a situation may arise in which the player does not operate the operating means 70 as specified and the time counting is not restarted. In this case, time counting may be restarted when another requirement is met. For example, as explained in the above embodiment, the time count may be restarted when the fluctuating effect is started. In other words, the counting of time may be restarted when either "regular operation of the operating means" or "start of fluctuating performance" occurs, whichever comes first.

〇Specific example 1-4
As in the above embodiment, there is a setting where the time count is stopped during the game stop period (count stop setting), and a time count is continued from the time the start condition is met until the end condition is met (target period = special game period). ) settings (count continuation settings) can be switched. In other words, either the count is stopped during a period that is determined to be a gaming suspension period, or once counting has started regardless of the gaming suspension period (without determining whether it is a gaming suspension period or not). It is assumed that it is possible to select either to prevent the counting from stopping until the termination condition is met.

It is preferable that the player be able to select either the "count stop setting" or the "count continuation setting" at his/her discretion. For example, after the start condition has been established (the transition to the special gaming state has been determined), but before the time count starts, it is necessary to set either the "count stop setting" or the "count continuation setting". An effect that allows the player to select is generated (see FIG. 15). If the configuration is such that the time count starts from the start of the so-called special game state after the first win, as in the above embodiment, the above-mentioned selection effect can be generated during the jackpot game of the first win. Bye. Some players may want to keep track of the elapsed time, including periods when they are taking breaks, so they can now select the ``Count Continuation Setting'' that measures the elapsed time including such periods. do.

After time measurement is started (after the start condition is satisfied), a configuration may be adopted in which one of "count stop setting" and "count continuation setting" can be switched to the other.

〇Specific example 1-5
The setting is such that the player can arbitrarily reset the time image 30 (set it to "0"). Since some players may wish to measure time from an arbitrary point in time, this is made possible. By doing this, for example, when a player who has taken a break resumes playing, it becomes possible to display the elapsed time from the point of restart. The specific mode of the reset operation may be of any type, so its explanation will be omitted. When transitioning to the game stop period, an image explaining an operation for resetting the time image 30 may be displayed.

5) Image erasure effect As described above, in this embodiment, the first special game state and the second special game state are set as the special game state. Of these, if you move to the second special gaming state, you will lose approximately 1/17 times 204 times in a row (200 times until the end of the second special gaming state + 4 times for the remaining hold chance). If you win a lottery with a high probability of .9, you will win consecutive games. If the combination of the second special game state (200 times) and the remaining hold chance (4 times) is the special game state, the so-called (consecutive game) continuation rate of the special game state is approximately 99.999%. , it can be said that it is actually a gaming state where consecutive wins are guaranteed. In other words, the number of times X (in this embodiment, X = 204 times) of the lottery that can be held until the end of the consecutive games is extremely large based on the winning probability (approximately 1/17.9 in this embodiment). It can be said that the probability of an event of losing X times in a row (ending the winning streak) is extremely low. In this way, the continuation rate is 99% or more, and it is extremely rare that the consecutive games will end when the game is transferred (the probability of the consecutive games ending is less than 1%), that is, the next game will essentially be the next game. It is assumed that the game state in which a win is guaranteed is a special game state.

On the other hand, in the case of transitioning to the first special gaming state, approximately 1/17. If you win the high probability lottery of 9, you will win consecutive games. The so-called (consecutive game) continuation rate is about 92%, and it cannot be said that the next win is guaranteed, so the combination of the first special game state (40 times) and the remaining hold chance (4 times) is It is assumed that the game is in a non-special game state (not applicable to the special game state). In such a non-special game state, a special image 40 (an image indicating that the next win is guaranteed), which will be described in detail later, is not displayed (see FIG. 16(c)).

When transitioning to the special game state (second special game state), the next win is virtually guaranteed, so the special image 40 (see FIG. 16) suggesting this is displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91. will be displayed. Note that the special image 40 may be displayed on a display device other than the main display device 91. The special image 40 in this embodiment is a decorative character representing "V". Since "V" is used to represent a win, displaying this "V" essentially suggests to the player that the next win is guaranteed. As mentioned above, in this embodiment, the special game state is named "○○RUSH", but when transitioning to the second special game state (at the beginning of the second special game state), "○○RUSH" is named. ” and the special image 40 “V” is displayed (“○○RUSH” is attached with “V”) (see FIG. 16(a)), so that the second special game state (special It is indicated that the game state) is to be started. Thereafter, the "V" continues to be displayed even during the fluctuation of the special game state which is the second special game state (including the remaining hold chance) (see FIG. 16(b)).

It should be noted that various forms of the special image 40 can be considered as long as the player feels that the next win is guaranteed. For example, it is conceivable to display an image including "BONUS", which is generally used to represent the name of a win (privilege), as the special image 40. Further, since it is common practice to display a rainbow image as a winning effect, it is conceivable to display an image including a rainbow image as the special image 40. Furthermore, the special game state gives you the chance to receive a high probability lottery with a maximum of X = 204 times, and although the value of X is strictly finite, it is extremely unlikely that you will lose 204 times in a row. This is rare, and it appears to the player that the player is in a gaming state where he or she can receive the high-probability lottery until the next time he or she wins, so the number of times he or she can receive the high-probability lottery is infinite (∞). An image indicating this may be displayed as the special image 40.

Note that, at least when the second special game state is in effect, the remaining number of high-probability lotteries (remaining number of times), which decreases each time the win/fail lottery result is a failure, is not displayed (see FIG. 16(b)). Since it is almost certain that you will win before you lose 204 times in a row, it is not necessary to display the remaining number of times. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the first special game state, the remaining number of times is displayed, which decreases each time the lottery result is a loss (see FIG. 16(c). (The illustration of the number of times is omitted). The remaining number of times may indicate the number of times including the remaining hold chances (4 times) (decreases each time it deviates from "44"), or it may indicate the number of times excluding the remaining hold chances ( The value may be decreased each time the value deviates from "40").

In this way, in the special game state, the special image 40 is displayed which shows that the next win is virtually guaranteed, but if the player loses X times (204 times) in a row (so-called This does not mean that "passing through") cannot occur. In this embodiment, even though the state has shifted to the special game state, when it is determined that the lottery result is a loss for X consecutive times, the special image 40 is erased from the display area 911 of the display device 91 (image deletion) A performance occurs.

In this embodiment, the image erasing effect occurs during the execution of the X-th variation effect after transitioning to the special game state (that is, after transitioning to the second special game state). In other words, this occurs at the 204th fluctuating performance (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the final fluctuation) after the special game state is started. It can be said that this final change is the fourth change in the remaining hold chance. At least at the time when the final variation starts, the winning lottery result corresponding to the final variation (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the final winning lottery result) is known internally, so the final winning lottery result is If it is a loss (that is, if the consecutive games are over), an image deletion effect is generated to delete the special image 40 in the final variation. In this embodiment, the image erasing effect is ended (the erasure of the special image 40 from the display area 911 is completed) before the final variation ends.

The image deletion effect is a effect that makes it appear as if the special image 40 displayed in the display area 911 has moved outside the display area 911. In this embodiment, the special image 40 before the image erasing effect occurs (the aspect of the special image 40 in the normal state; specifically, the aspect of the special image 40 in fluctuations other than the final fluctuation in the special game state) is displayed in the display area 911. It is displayed in a small size near the outer edge (see FIG. 17(a)). In the image erasing effect, the special image 40 is once enlarged and displayed in the center of the display area 911 (see FIG. 17(b)). Thereafter, the special image 40 is moved outside the display area 911 while being made smaller (see FIGS. 17(c) and 17(d)). In this way, by displaying the special image 40 in a large size and then moving it outside the display area 911, there is a risk that the player will not notice that the special image 40 has been erased. reduced.

In this way, the special image 40 essentially suggests that the next win is guaranteed, but an image erasing effect is used to emphasize and show to the player that the next win has not been realized. generate. If the special game state (final variation) ends without any clue (without generating an image erasing effect like in this embodiment), the player may think that the gaming machine 1 has malfunctioned. Therefore, by creating an image deletion effect, an extremely rare event of ``losing the lottery with high probability X times in a row'' occurred (so-called ``passing'' occurred). This clearly indicates that the player does not have any suspicions about malfunctions, etc.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the image erasing performance described above are improved, materialized, modified, etc. 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Specific example 2-1
In the above embodiment, the state in which the second special gaming state and the remaining hold chance are combined can be entered into the second win/fail lottery, which is a high-probability lottery (the number of high-probability lots can be received up to 204 times). Although this is a special game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state, the second special game state may be controlled to be a special game state. Even if there is no remaining hold chance, the probability of winning the high probability lottery in the second special game state (200 times) is over 99%, so even in the second special game state alone, you are practically guaranteed to win the next time. This is because it can be said that it has been done.

In such a configuration, the 200th variation after the start of the second special gaming state, which is the special gaming state, is the final variation (the number of drawings at which the special gaming state ends X = 200), and the final winning/failure is determined. When it is determined that the lottery result is a loss, an image erasing effect is generated at the final variation (see FIGS. 18(a) to 18(c)).

If the configuration is as in this example and the setting is such that the remaining hold chance is provided in the above embodiment, the remaining hold chance will be executed after the image deletion effect occurs (Fig. 18 ( d)). In other words, even if an image deletion effect occurs, if you win a high-probability lottery (approximately 1/17.9 in the above embodiment) in the remaining reservation lottery (4 times in the above embodiment), it will be a "consecutive winnings". Playability is realized. In other words, when the image deletion effect occurs in the final change of the second special game state, it is shown that the promised next win has essentially disappeared (the "promise" has disappeared), but the remaining This creates a gaming experience in which there are a number of chances remaining.

It may be configured as in this example, and may be set without the remaining hold chance in the above embodiment. To put it simply, the lottery for the remaining reservations is the same as the normal game state (low probability lottery), and if the setting is such that there is no expectation of winning the jackpot, then the drawings in Figures 18(a) to (c) After the image erasing performance occurs in the final fluctuation, the state shifts to a state where the player aims to win a jackpot in a low probability lottery (not shown). A general ST machine may have such a configuration.

〇Specific example 2-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the image erasing effect is generated at the final change of the special game state. (at the time when it is determined that the image will be erased), the image erasing effect may be generated before the final variation is started. Specifically, if the system is equipped with a storage means capable of storing a predetermined number of pending information as in the above embodiment, the lottery results corresponding to the pending information are "read ahead". As a result, it is possible to know the end of the special game state before the final variation, so it is possible to generate an image erasing effect before the final variation. As in the above embodiment, if it is possible to store up to four pieces of second hold information (holds corresponding to high-probability lottery), it is possible to generate an image deletion effect during the four changes before the final change. is also possible.

〇Specific example 2-3
It is assumed that a performance that is disguised as an image deletion performance but is not an image deletion performance (hereinafter referred to as a pseudo image deletion performance) may occur. As mentioned above, the image erasure effect occurs when it is decided that the special game state will end (it is decided that the special game state will be missed X times in a row after it started). The pseudo image erasing performance (see FIG. 19) is a performance that makes it appear that the special game state has ended and is reversed. For example, as explained in the above embodiment, it is assumed that an image erasing effect occurs in the final change of the special game state. In this case, if the final lottery result corresponding to the final variation is a win, a pseudo image erasing effect will occur. That is, it is assumed that a pseudo image erasure effect is generated as an effect indicating that the final lottery result is a win.

The pseudo image erasing effect is made to look like an image erasing effect, so it is assumed that the special image 40 is used. It is preferable that the pseudo image erasing effect is similar to the image erasing effect until the middle of the effect. For example, as described above, the image erasing effect is an effect in which the special image 40 becomes smaller and moves to the outside of the display area 911 to make it appear as if it has been erased. An idea is to create an effect in which the object moves to the vicinity (see FIGS. 19(a) and 19(b)), but bounces off the outer edge of the display area 911 and remains in the display area 911 (see FIG. 19(c)). It will be done. That is, the effect mode until the special image 40 moves to the vicinity of the outer edge of the display area 911 (the effect mode shown in FIGS. 19(a) and 19(b)) is the same for the image erasing effect and the pseudo image erasing effect. By doing this, even if a pseudo image erasing effect occurs, the special image 40 appears to be erased halfway to the player (it appears as if an image erasing effect is occurring). Become.

By doing as in this example, it is made to appear as if the special image 40 is erased and the special game state ends, and this is overturned and a win is announced, thereby realizing a surprising gameplay. be done.

〇Specific example 2-4
Although it has been explained that the image erasure effect in the above embodiment is an effect that makes it appear as if the special image 40 has moved outside the display area 911, this is just an example. Any method may be used as long as it ultimately results in the special image 40 being erased. However, if the special image 40 is suddenly deleted without any context (the normal special image 40 is suddenly deleted), there is a risk that the player will not notice it, so It is better to have some kind of action (emphasis effect) occur. As an example of the action, as explained in the above embodiment, the state of the special image 40 is changed to the state in the normal state (the state in the state where the image erasing effect is not occurring (the state in FIG. 16(b)), In other words, it is conceivable to make the special image 40 different (for example, make the special image 40 larger than the normal state) (the state of the special image 40 during fluctuations other than the final fluctuation).

As another example of the action, an image (effect image 45) that acts on the special image 40 may be displayed. For example, assume that an image that appears to "cut" the special image 40 is displayed as the effect image 45 (see FIG. 20(b)), and as a result, the special image 40 is erased (see FIG. 20(c)). . By displaying such an effect image 45 separately, the possibility that the player will not notice that the special image 40 has been deleted is reduced.

6) Bonus image (Bonus history)
In this embodiment, during a jackpot game obtained in a special gaming state (including a chance to hold the remaining balance), a jackpot (a bonus that is acquired in a special gaming state (hereinafter, including a chance to hold the remaining balance in the explanation of the bonus image 60)) ) is displayed, including a privilege image 60 (see FIG. 21).In addition, in drawings other than the drawings for explaining the privilege image 60 (bonus history), the illustration of the privilege image 60 is displayed. (omitted). In other words, a privilege history including a privilege image 60 for indicating a history of jackpots obtained through high-probability lottery is displayed. The bonus images 60 are displayed side by side in the order in which the corresponding jackpots were won (“displayed in a folded manner” is also included in “displayed side by side”). The privilege history will be reset at the end of the consecutive games (end of remaining hold chance). Since the bonus images 60 corresponding to the number of jackpots obtained after the first hit are displayed, by counting the number of bonus images 60, it is possible to grasp the number of consecutive wins. Note that the "first win" may be displayed as the bonus image 60 or may not be displayed as the bonus image 60. FIG. 21 shows an example in which the privilege image 60 for the "first win" is displayed (the leftmost privilege image 60 "small" is the privilege image 60 for the first win). Further, the privilege history may be displayed even in a state other than during a jackpot game (for example, even during a fluctuating performance in a special game state).

The bonus image 60 includes elements for determining the type of jackpot (privilege). In this embodiment, there are three types of jackpots that can be won: a 3-round jackpot, a 5-round jackpot, and a 10-round jackpot. For a 3-round jackpot, the word "small" is written, and for a 5-round jackpot, the word "medium" is written. For 10-round jackpots, the letter "large" is associated with each jackpot as an element unique to each jackpot (the relative number of rounds is expressed by the letters "small," "medium," and "large.") (See Figure 21). Therefore, by looking at the bonus image 60, the player can grasp how many rounds of past jackpots there were. Note that, instead of this, or a configuration may include an element that distinguishes the type of jackpot. For example, in a case where the jackpot is set to a "normal jackpot" where the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game becomes the normal gaming state, and a "special jackpot" where the gaming state is a more advantageous special gaming state, The bonus image 60 may include an element that allows the player to distinguish between a normal jackpot and a special jackpot (in this embodiment, "normal jackpot" is not set, so the bonus image 60 does not include this element). . Further, a configuration may be adopted in which an element that does not affect the substantial profit enjoyed by the player (expected value of ball payout) is set as an element that distinguishes the type of jackpot. For example, even if the actual benefit enjoyed by the player is the same, the type of effect that notified the win (reach effect), the type of decorative pattern 80 that notified the win, the type of character associated with the win, etc. The type of jackpot may differ depending on the type of jackpot, and the form of the bonus image 60 associated with each jackpot may be different.

In this embodiment, a lottery number value 61 is displayed along with the bonus image 60 (see FIG. 21). In this embodiment, the bonus image 60 includes a lottery number value 61. Note that "the bonus image 60 is accompanied by the lottery number 61" does not mean that the bonus image 60 includes the lottery number 61 as in this embodiment, but also includes the lottery number 61 in the vicinity of the corresponding bonus image 60. 61 is also included. In other words, it is only necessary that the player can understand the correspondence between the bonus image 60 (the bonus represented by the bonus image 60) and the number of lottery numbers 61. In a state where two or more privilege images 60 are displayed, a certain lottery number value 61 is displayed at a location closest to the corresponding privilege image 60 among the two or more privilege images 60.

The number of lottery numbers 61 is the number of times the lottery is executed (i.e., the number of fluctuations) from the start of the special gaming state until the lottery result becomes a win (the bonus represented by the corresponding bonus image 60 is awarded). be. For example, if the lottery result is a win on the 20th variation (20th rotation) after the start of the special game state, the bonus image 60 representing the jackpot won as a result will have a lottery number of "20". 61 shall be attached. Since the lottery number value 61 represents the "number of times of winning/failure lottery", it is a natural number of 1 or more. In addition, since the bonus image 60 is displayed when consecutive games are played, the maximum number of lottery numbers 61 is the maximum number of lottery numbers that can be received by transitioning to the special game state (high probability lottery). number of draws). That is, in the first special gaming state (including the remaining reservation chance), the maximum value is "44", and in the second special gaming state (including the remaining reservation chance), the maximum value is "204".

Even if the privilege image 60 corresponding to the "first win" is displayed, the privilege image 60 may not include the lottery number value 61 (see FIG. 21). This is because the first winning lottery is a low probability lottery (approximately 1/319) and not a high probability lottery (the lottery probability is different from that of the jackpot corresponding to the other bonus images 60). In other words, the displayed lottery number numbers 61 are all those that were won in a lottery with the same probability of winning (high probability lottery; approximately 1/17.9), and can be compared with each other. The first winning lottery is a low-probability lottery (approximately 1/319), so it is not very meaningful to compare it with the number of drawings in a high-probability lottery, and the number of drawings is displayed in the bonus image 60 corresponding to "first win". Since this becomes confusing, it is preferable that the number of lottery draws not be displayed on the bonus image 60 corresponding to the "first win". However, this does not negate the possibility of displaying the number of drawings on the bonus image 60 corresponding to the "first win".

Further, in this embodiment, the lottery number value 61 is displayed regardless of whether the game is in the first special game state or the second special game state. However, in the second special gaming state, the next win is essentially guaranteed, and the player is probably not too worried about so-called "passing through", so the second special gaming state is The bonus image 60 corresponding to the jackpot won may not include the number of lottery numbers 61. That is, the lottery number value 61 may be displayed along with the bonus image 60 corresponding to the jackpot won in the first special game state (including the remaining hold chance).

By displaying such a number of lottery numbers 61 along with the bonus image 60, it is possible to grasp how many times each jackpot has been won. For example, based on the probability of winning in a high-probability lottery (approximately 1/17.9), play the game while considering whether or not the probability of winning is higher than the probability of winning (whether the so-called "draw" is strong). You can enjoy it.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which matters related to the above-mentioned privilege image 60 (privilege history) are improved, materialized, modified, etc. will be described. 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Specific example 3-1
A bonus image 60 representing a jackpot awarded when a winning/failure lottery result becomes a win in a special gaming state (including remaining pending chances), that is, a bonus image 60 accompanied by a lottery number value 61 (does not include the lottery number value 61) The total sum S of the number of lottery numbers 61 associated with each bonus image 60 is displayed in a state where N pieces (excluding the "first win" bonus image 60) (assuming that N is 2 or more) are displayed. (The total sum display 61T is displayed) (see FIG. 22(a)). By doing this, in order to obtain N jackpots (benefits), you can easily reduce the total number of high-probability drawings (approximately 1/17.9) received in the special gaming state (including remaining hold chances). can be grasped.

〇Specific example 3-2 (a further specific example of specific example 3-1)
There are N bonus images 60 representing a jackpot awarded when the winning/failure lottery result becomes a win in the special gaming state (including remaining hold chances), that is, bonus images 60 with a lottery number value 61 (N is 2 or more). It is assumed that the N/S display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as probability display 65) is displayed in the state where the probability display 65 is displayed. The probability display 65 is the actual probability of winning until N jackpots (benefits) are obtained. For example, in a state where there are two bonus images 60 with lottery frequency values 61 (N=2), the lottery frequency values 61 of the two bonus images 60 are "25" and "32". If so, "2/57" is displayed as the probability display 65 (see FIG. 22(b-1)). By displaying such a probability display 65, it is possible to easily understand whether or not the winning probability exceeds the probability by comparing with the winning probability according to the specifications (high probability lottery; winning probability approximately 1/17.9). Can be done.

Note that the probability display 65 may be expressed in a way that makes it easy to compare with the winning probability on the specs. For example, in the above example, the numerator may be expressed as 1, such as "1/28.5" (see FIG. 22(b-2)). By comparing the winning probability according to the specs with the size of the denominator, it becomes easier to understand whether the winning probability exceeds the probability. In this way, "N/S" in the probability display 65 does not necessarily have to display the values of N and S as they are, but may display a reduced value (fraction).

〇Specific example 3-3
It is assumed that the number of drawings represented by the number of drawings 61 is the number of drawings with a winning probability of 1/P (so-called probability denominator=P). Based on this assumption, there is a difference in the manner in which the privilege image 60 that satisfies the condition of lottery number <P (condition-satisfying image 60a) and the privilege image 60 that does not satisfy the condition (condition-satisfying image 60b) can be distinguished. It is assumed that this has been set (see FIG. 23(a)). In accordance with the above embodiment, the bonus image 60 that satisfies the condition of lottery number < 17.9 (that is, the bonus image 60 whose lottery number is 17 or less) is the condition-satisfying image 60a, and does not satisfy the condition. The bonus image 60 (that is, the bonus image 60 with a lottery number of more than 18) is the condition-unsatisfied image 60b.

It is assumed that the condition-satisfying image 60a and the condition-unsatisfying image 60b can be distinguished by an emphasis element (an element that can be visually recognized by the player) displayed in the display area 911. Various emphasis elements can be considered. For example, the condition-satisfied image 60a may be displayed brighter than the condition-satisfied image 60b (the brightness of the condition-satisfied image 60a is made higher than the condition-satisfied image 60b) so that the two can be clearly distinguished (Fig. 23(a)). Although not shown, as another example, the condition satisfying image 60a may be displayed larger than the condition not satisfying image 60b so that the two can be clearly distinguished.

The jackpot (privilege) corresponding to the condition-satisfying image 60a indicates a prize that was won in a fewer number of drawings than the probability of winning according to the specifications, and the jackpot (privilege) corresponding to the condition-satisfying image 60b indicates that the winning probability is lower than the probability of winning according to the specifications. It also indicates a winner with a small number of drawings. In this example, since the condition-satisfying image 60a that won with a fewer number of drawings than the probability of winning according to the specifications is emphasized, it is determined whether the image 60a has won more than the probability (whether it has won with fewer numbers of drawings than the probability denominator). can be easily understood.

〇Specific example 3-4 (a further specific example of specific example 3-3)
It is assumed that continuous display is performed to indicate that two or more privilege images 60 that satisfy the condition of lottery number <P, that is, two or more condition-satisfying images 60a are consecutive. In other words, if there are successive (consecutive) wins with fewer lottery numbers than the winning probability according to the specifications, this will be emphasized by continuous display. The specific mode of continuous display may be of any kind. For example, it is conceivable that images (continuous highlighted display 67) surrounding the continuous condition-satisfying images 60a are displayed (see FIG. 23(b)). By doing as in this example, it becomes easy to understand that there are successive winnings with fewer lottery numbers than the winning probability according to the specifications. Note that, in the case of this example, the configuration may be such that the above-mentioned emphasis element is not provided.

〇Specific example 3-5 (an example that further specifies specific example 3-3)
A privilege image 60 that satisfies the condition of lottery number <P and corresponds to a specific type of jackpot is set as a condition-satisfying image 60a, and other specific images are set as condition-unsatisfying images 60b. For example, it is assumed that the bonus image 60 that satisfies the condition of lottery number <P and corresponds to a 10-round jackpot (jackpot with the maximum number of rounds) is the condition-fulfilling image 60a (see FIG. 23(c)). . By doing this, a specific image that has been won in fewer draws than the probability of winning according to the specifications and whose expected value of profit obtained from the jackpot exceeds a predetermined standard is highlighted so that it can be clearly distinguished from others. The structure is as follows.

〇Specific example 3-6
It has been explained that the lottery number 61 represented by the above embodiment indicates the number of lottery times with the same winning probability (approximately 1/17.9), but when two or more different winning probabilities are set, can be done as follows. In addition, such a configuration can be applied to a variable loop machine, etc., in which a high base state with a low winning probability (so-called time saving state) and a high base state with a high winning probability (so-called definite variable state) are set. Can be done. In other words, winning a jackpot in a high base state with a low probability of winning can also be applied to what is considered a "consecutive win".

The lottery number value 61 of the bonus image 60 corresponding to a jackpot obtained when the probability of winning is low (hereinafter referred to as the number number 61a for low probability) and the jackpot obtained when the probability of winning is high It is assumed that the lottery frequency value 61 (hereinafter referred to as high probability frequency value 61b) of the corresponding privilege image 60 is different in aspect. For example, it is assumed that the low probability count value 61a is expressed in "blue" characters, and the high probability count value 61b is expressed in "red" characters (see FIG. 24). Since it is natural that the expected value of the lottery number 61 is different if the winning probability is different, it is preferable to make it possible to understand that the winning probability is different by the difference in the form of the lottery number 61.

Although not shown, in the case of this example, the lottery number value 61 may also be displayed for the bonus image 60 corresponding to the "first win". Usually, a "first win" is a win with a low probability of winning, so a low probability count value 61a is attached to the bonus image 60 corresponding to the first win.

7) Number of Sound Effects As mentioned above, a "series of wins" is defined as winning a jackpot after winning the first win until the end condition is met (conditions for ending the series of wins). The number of jackpots (number of hits) obtained until the termination condition is met is defined as the "number of consecutive wins." Note that the number of consecutive hits may or may not include the "first hit." If the "first hit" is included, the "first hit" is the first consecutive win, and the next jackpot (the next win) after the first win is the second consecutive win. If the "first hit" is not included, then the next jackpot (the next hit) after the first win is the first consecutive win. In this embodiment, the "first hit" is included in the number of consecutive hits. The number of consecutive games is reset when the termination condition is met.

After winning the first hit, the sound performance will be performed several times each time a jackpot (privilege) is won. The number sound effect is executed together with the display of the number image 68 (see FIG. 25(a)). The number of times image 68 is displayed in the display area 911 at the beginning of the jackpot game (before the start of one round game or during one round game). The number of times image 68 includes "numbers" indicating the number of consecutive games. In this embodiment, the number image 68 of "Jackpot T time" is displayed as the number image 68 ("T" is a number indicating the number of consecutive wins). The form of the number-of-times image 68 is just an example, and may be any image that includes a number indicating the number of consecutive games. For example, in this embodiment, since the special game state is called "○○ RUSH", an image such as "RUSH T time" may be displayed as the number of times image 68. Note that the phrase "the number sound effect is executed together with the display of the number image 68" means that at least a part of the period during which the number image 68 is displayed and the period during which the number sound is output overlaps. Make it good.

The number sound production is a production in which a number sound consisting of the same number of unit sounds as the number (T) included in the number image 68, that is, the number of consecutive hits, is output from the speaker 75 (sound output means) (see FIG. 25(b)). . The unit sound is of a predetermined form (melody (note that a single sound is also included in the concept of "melody")). The unit tones that are repeated the same number of consecutive times (in the case of a plurality of unit tones, there is no blank period between the unit tones) are considered to be multiple tones. Since the length of the output time of a unit sound (hereinafter, simply "length (long)" refers to the length of the output time) is constant, the greater the number of consecutive hits, the longer the number of sounds becomes. Become. If the length of a unit tone is L, then the total length of a number tone is L×T. If the unit sound is long, the length of the entire number sound becomes too long, so it is preferable that the unit sound has a length of less than one second.

As the number of consecutive shots increases, the number of consecutive shots becomes longer (if the number of consecutive shots becomes too large, there will be no time to execute the number of consecutive shots), so the upper limit of the number of consecutive shots that will cause the number of consecutive shots (the upper limit of T) ) is determined. In this embodiment, the upper limit is set to the specified number of times = 10 (T = 10). In other words, the sound effect will occur several times until 10 consecutive games are reached. Therefore, the longest number tone is one in which 10 unit tones are output in succession (length of L×10).

It may be set that the number of consecutive shots (T) = 1, the number of times sound effect is not executed (the number of times sound effect is generated when T is 2 or more and below the upper limit value), or the number of consecutive shots (T) = 1. It may also be set that the multiple sound effect is executed even when T is 1 or more and the upper limit value or less (the multiple sound effect is generated when T is 1 or more and less than or equal to the upper limit value). Consecutive hits means successive jackpots, and if the number of consecutive wins = 1 means that consecutive wins have not occurred, then the former setting may be used. On the other hand, if the unit sound is output only once (unit sound = number of sounds), it is impossible to clearly understand what the unit sound is, so when the number of consecutive hits = 1 If it is important that the unit sound be outputted only once in each game so that the player can grasp the unit sound, the latter setting may be used.

By executing such a number of sound performance, an interesting game performance is realized in which the player can experience the increase in the number of successive games by increasing the number of unit sounds.

Hereinafter, specific examples of improving, embodying, modifying, etc. the matters related to the above-mentioned number of sound productions 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Specific example 4-1
As mentioned above, the upper limit (specified number of times) at which the number of sound effects will occur is determined, and the specified number of times is determined based on the average number of consecutive wins (U) when the game transitions to the special gaming state after the first win. shall be. In other words, the average number of consecutive games is the continuation rate of the special gaming state (in the above embodiment, the first special gaming state has a continuation rate of about 92%, the second special gaming state has a continuation rate of about 99.999%, and the second special gaming state has a continuation rate of about 99.999%, Since the lottery jackpot distribution is as shown in FIG. 3 (b-2), the detailed explanation will be omitted. It is assumed that the number of times sound effect is executed at least until the actual number of consecutive games (T) reaches the average number of consecutive games (U) (as long as T<U). In other words, the prescribed number of times is set to a value greater than or equal to the average number of consecutive games. For example, if the average number of consecutive hits is 15.6, the specified number of consecutive hits is any natural number greater than or equal to 16, so at least until the actual number of consecutive hits (T) reaches 15, The performance becomes what is executed.

Unlike this, the sound effect will be executed until the previous jackpot hit, which is equal to or higher than the average number of consecutive wins (in the above example where the average number of consecutive wins is 15.6, the specified number of times = 15). , until the actual number of successive games (T) reaches 15, the number sound effect may be executed).

The average number of consecutive games is published in magazines, the Internet, etc. as an expression of the specifications of the gaming machine 1, and is used as a goal (reference) by players. Therefore, as the average number of consecutive games is reached, the unit sound is increased to excite the players.

〇Specific example 4-2
When the number of consecutive games exceeds the specified number, a special sound effect is executed in which a special sound is output instead of the number of consecutive games. For example, if the specified number of times is set to 10 as in the above embodiment, the number of times image 68 is displayed and the number of times sound is output (the number of times sound effect is executed) until the number of consecutive games is 10 ( (See FIG. 26(a)) However, after the 11th consecutive game, a special sound is output (a special sound effect is executed) along with the display of the number of times image 68 (see FIG. 26(b)). It is preferable that the special sound is in a completely different form from the number sound (a form that does not include the melody of unit sounds). By doing this, when the number of consecutive games exceeds a predetermined number of times, a game feature is realized in which the game is emphasized (blessed) with a special sound.

As explained in the above specific example 4-1, if the specified number of consecutive hits is determined based on the average number of consecutive hits (U), the number sound will be output until the average number of consecutive hits is reached, and the average number of consecutive hits will be output. By setting a special sound to be output when the number of consecutive games is reached, a game feature is realized in which the special sound emphasizes that the number of successive games has exceeded the average number of consecutive games.

It is just one example that the special tone is in a completely different manner from the count tone (in a manner that does not include the melody of the unit tone). In order to reduce the burden of preparing special sounds with completely different melodies, a structure may be adopted in which the number sound when the number of consecutive hits reaches a specified number of times is used as the special sound. If the specified number of plays is set to 10 as in the above embodiment, the number sound when the number of consecutive plays reaches 10 is the unit sound that is output in 10 consecutive times. From the 11th time onwards, the corresponding sound (unit sound is output 10 times in a row; see Figure 10(c)) shall be output as a special sound (that is, from the 10th time onwards, the same sound ). With such a configuration, a number sound that includes a unit sound more than a prescribed number of times (in the above example, 11 or more unit sounds are included) is not output.

Note that the special sound may be set to be output only when a predetermined number of times has been reached. For example, if the prescribed number of times is set to 10, a special sound may be output when the number of consecutive games reaches 10, and a number sound may be output from the 11th consecutive game number onwards. The smallest natural number that exceeds the average number of consecutive games is the specified number of times (for example, as in the example explained in the above specific example 4-1, when the average number of consecutive games is 15.6, the specified number of times = 16 times), the special sound is output only when a jackpot is won which exceeds the average number of successive wins, and after that, the number sound is output again.

〇Specific example 4-3
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the unit sounds that make up a number sound are in a predetermined manner (they all have the same form), but one of the unit sounds that make up one number sound is The unit sound of the part may be configured to be different from other unit sounds.

Further, it is preferable that unit sounds having different aspects include at least a part of a common element (melody). For example, assume that the first type unit sounds include "melody A" (see Figure 27 (a-1)), and the second type unit sounds include "melody A" and "melody B" (melody A and B are melody A≠melody B) (see FIG. 27(a-2)). Because of "Melody B," the second type unit tone is longer than the first type unit tone. The first type unit sound and the second type unit sound include a common element called "melody A". If a number sound that includes two or more types of unit sounds that do not have any common elements (melody) is output, the player may interpret the number sound as ``the unit sound continues for the number of consecutive hits.'' Since there is a possibility that the various unit sounds contain common elements, at least the common elements are configured to output "the number of consecutive hits" (in the above example, at least "Melody A ” will be output for the number of consecutive shots).

〇Specific example 4-4 (a further specific example of specific example 4-3)
Among the multiple unit sounds that make up one number sound, the first unit sound (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the first unit sound) and the last unit sound (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the final unit sound). At least one of them is made to have a different aspect from other unit sounds. As explained in Specific Example 4-3 above, if the first type unit sound and the second type unit sound are set, then "at least one of the first unit sound and the last unit sound is the first The first unit sound and the last unit sound are the first unit sound and the last unit sound. At least one of them is a type 2 unit sound, and the other one is a type 1 unit sound.'' The above example is an example in which the first unit sound is different from other unit sounds). Since the beginning and end of a number sound can be said to be the most conspicuous parts, the configuration of the first unit sound and the last unit sound is made different from that of other unit sounds.

In the case of this example, "at least one of the first unit sound and the last unit sound is a first-class unit sound, and the others are second-class unit sounds" (see Figure 27 (b-1)) Rather than setting it as a number sound Q (see Figure 27 (b-2)), "at least one of the first unit sound and the last unit sound is a type 2 unit sound, and the others are type 1 unit sounds." is more preferable. As mentioned above, the second type unit sound is a "longer" unit sound than the first type unit sound, and can be said to be more conspicuous. Therefore, it is preferable that the "conspicuous" type 2 unit sound is output at the beginning or end of the number sound. In addition, if the second type unit sound, which is a "long" unit sound, is output at a position other than the beginning or end, the entire number sound becomes longer (for example, the number of times when T = 10 In the case of sounds, type 2 unit sounds, which are "long" unit sounds, are output as at least the 2nd to 9th unit sounds, so the number sound becomes extremely long). It can be said that it is preferable to output only at the beginning or end.

〇Specific example 4-5
Although it has been explained that the number of sound productions in the above embodiment are executed when the occurrence of a consecutive game (acquisition of a jackpot (bonus)) is determined, events other than consecutive games (acquisition of a jackpot) It may be executed in response to the occurrence of a (specific event). That is, when the occurrence of a specific event is determined, a frequency image 68 indicating the number of occurrences of the specific event before the predetermined end condition is satisfied is displayed, and a frequency sound corresponding to the number included in the frequency image 68 is output. It is fine as long as it is something.

Specific events include, for example, so-called "continuous performances" ("continuous performances" themselves are well known, so a detailed explanation will be omitted. ” etc. are known). Each time a continuous performance occurs, a number image 68 including a number indicating the number of occurrences (consecutive number) is displayed, and together with the display of the number image 68, a number sound including the same number of unit sounds as the number of consecutive times is output. (See Figure 28; the figure shows an example of a "pseudo-connection").

〇Specific example 4-6
Although the number sound effect in the above embodiment is generated on the premise that the number image 68 is displayed, it may be generated without the number image 68 being displayed. However, if the number image 68 is not displayed (the "numbers" included in the number image 68 are not displayed), it will be difficult for the player to notice that the same number of unit sounds as the number of consecutive games is being output. It is preferable that the number sound effect is executed on the premise that the number image 68 is displayed as shown in FIG.

8) Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described 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.

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

・Means 1-1
A gaming state setting means for setting a normal gaming state and a special gaming state more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state as a gaming state in which the game is played with the aim of winning the lottery result, and a transition to the special gaming state. A time image showing the actual time required for the special game period included in the target period, which is the period from the establishment of the start condition that would not be satisfied unless the special game state ends, to the establishment of the end condition that would not be satisfied unless the special game state ends. and a display means for displaying, if a gaming suspension period occurs during the target period in which it is determined that the player has stopped playing, the special gaming period does not include the gaming suspension period. A gaming machine characterized by:
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to bring the actual time required from the establishment of the start condition to the establishment of the end condition closer to the actual gaming time.

・Means 1-2
At least a part of the non-fluctuating period in which the fluctuating performance is not executed from the time when the decorative pattern for notifying the win/fail lottery result starts to fluctuate until it stops in a manner to notify the win/fail lottery result is considered to be the game stop period. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, characterized in that:
Since there is a possibility that the player is not playing during the non-fluctuation period, it is preferable that time measurement be stopped during at least part of the non-fluctuation period.

・Means 1-3
One of the requirements for transitioning to the gaming suspension period is that a specified period of time elapses without starting a new fluctuating performance after the fluctuating performance ends and the non-fluctuating period begins. The gaming machine according to means 1-2, characterized by:
If a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the non-fluctuation period started, it is preferable that the time measurement is stopped because there is a high probability that the player has not played the game.

・Means 1-4
Means comprising an operation means that can be operated by a player, and one of the requirements for transitioning to the game suspension period is that a specified operation of the operation means is performed during the non-variable period. The gaming machine described in 1-2.
By doing so, it becomes possible for the player to intentionally stop the time measurement during the non-fluctuation period.

・Means 1-5
It is provided with a firing device that is operated when firing a game ball, and one of the requirements for transitioning to the game stop period is that the firing device is not operated during the non-variable period. The gaming machine according to Features 1-2.
Since the fact that the player has stopped playing means that the firing device is not being operated, it may be set that the firing device is not being operated as a requirement for transitioning to the game suspension period.

・Means 1-6
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-5, characterized in that during the game stop period, the time image in a state where changes are stopped is displayed.
By doing this, the player can understand that the time count is stopped during the game stop period.

・Means 2-1
A gaming machine is set as a gaming state more advantageous than the normal gaming state, and is set with a special gaming state that ends when X successive winning/failure lottery results are unsuccessful, and the special gaming state is Based on the fact that in most cases the results of a lottery result become a win before the result of a lottery results in successive times, a special image is displayed that suggests that the next time's win is virtually guaranteed. The special image is displayed on the display device, and when it is determined that the winning/failure lottery result is a loss for the X consecutive times even though the special game state has been entered, the special image is deleted from the display device. A game machine characterized in that an image erasing effect occurs.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a player may mistakenly believe that he or she could not win in the special gaming state due to a malfunction of the gaming machine or the like.

・Means 2-2
A fluctuating effect is executed from when the decorative pattern that notifies the winning/losing lottery result starts changing until it stops in a manner that notifying the winning/failing lottery result, and the image erasing performance transitions to the special game state. The gaming machine according to means 2-1, characterized in that the occurrence occurs while the X-th fluctuating performance is being executed after the change.
By doing so, it is possible to clearly indicate that the special game state ends at the end of the X-th fluctuating performance.

・Means 2-3
Means 2-1 or 2-, wherein the image erasing effect is a effect that makes it appear as if the special image displayed in the display area of the display device has moved outside the display area. 2. The gaming machine described in 2.
By doing this, it is emphasized that the situation in which ``the next win was guaranteed'' has ended.

・Means 2-4
A non-special game state is set in which the probability of a winning lottery result being a win is the same as the special game state, and the non-special gaming state ends when the winning lottery result becomes a loss Y times in a row. The gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-3, wherein the special image is not displayed on the display device in this state. However, it is assumed that X>Y.
Since the special image is an image that suggests that the next win is guaranteed, it is not displayed in a non-special game state.

・Means 3-1
A gaming state setting means capable of setting a normal gaming state and a special gaming state more advantageous than the normal gaming state as a gaming state in which a game is played with the aim of winning the winning lottery result; Accordingly, by displaying a privilege granting means that grants one of a plurality of types of benefits, and a privilege image that includes elements associated with each of the plurality of types of benefits, a display means for displaying a history of the privileges that have been awarded since the start of the special gaming state in the privilege image representing the privilege granted when the winning/failure lottery result becomes a win in the special gaming state. A gaming machine characterized in that a number of drawings indicating the number of winning/failure drawings executed until the privilege is given is displayed together with the number of drawings.
According to the gaming machine described above, a novel privilege history is displayed that allows the player to easily grasp the number of drawings in the special game state required to acquire the privilege.

・Means 3-2
In a state where N bonus images (N is 2 or more) representing the bonuses granted when the lottery result becomes a win in the special gaming state are displayed, the N bonuses are displayed. The gaming machine according to means 3-1, characterized in that a sum S of the number of lottery numbers displayed along with each of the images is displayed.
By doing this, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of drawings received in the special game state in order to obtain N benefits.

・Means 3-3
In a state where N bonus images (N is 2 or more) representing the bonus granted when the lottery result becomes a win in the special game state are displayed, N/S is displayed. The gaming machine according to means 3-2, characterized in that:
By doing this, it is possible to easily grasp the actual probability of winning until N bonuses are acquired.

・Means 3-4
The winning probability of the win/fail lottery in the special gaming state is 1/P, and the bonus image represents the bonus that satisfies the condition that the lottery number <P, and the bonus image represents the bonus that does not meet the condition. The gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-3, characterized in that an emphasis element for distinguishing between the two is displayed.
By doing so, it is possible to easily determine whether the actual winning probability is higher or lower than the winning probability according to the specifications.

・Means 3-5
The gaming machine according to means 3-4, characterized in that a continuous display is made to indicate that the bonus images satisfying the condition that the lottery number <P are consecutive.
By doing this, it is possible to easily understand that there are successive winnings with a higher probability than the winning probability according to the specifications.

・Means 4-1
a display means for displaying a number image including a number representing the number of occurrences of a specific event that is determined to occur before a predetermined termination condition is met; and when the number image is displayed on the display means, the number image is A gaming machine characterized by comprising: a sound output means for executing a number sound production that outputs a number sound in which the same number of unit sounds as the number of numbers included is successive.
According to the gaming machine described above, an interesting game experience is realized in which the number of unit sounds included in the number sound increases as the occurrence of a specific event increases.

・Measure 4-2
Winning a lottery is a condition for awarding the benefit, and the number of occurrences of the specific event is the number of consecutive wins, which is the number of times the benefit is decided to be obtained before the termination condition is met. The gaming machine described in Featured Means 4-1.
By doing this, it is possible to realize a fun game in which the number of successive games increases as the number of unit sounds increases.

・Means 4-3
The number sound effect is executed until the number of consecutive games reaches a specified number of times, and when the number of consecutive games exceeds the specified number of times, the number of times image is displayed on the display means. Means 4-1 or 4-2 includes a number representing the number of consecutive games, but a special sound effect is executed in which a special sound is output from the sound output means instead of the number of consecutive games. The gaming machine described in . However, the prescribed number of times shall be greater than or equal to the average number of consecutive wins.
By doing so, a game feature is realized in which the fact that the number of successive games exceeds the average is emphasized (congratulated) by a special sound.

・Means 4-4
The gaming machine according to means 4-3, wherein the special sound is the same as the number sound output from the sound output means when the number of consecutive games reaches the specified number of times.
By doing this, there is no need to separately prepare a "dedicated sound" as a special sound.

・Means 4-5
As the number sound production, the number sound including a first type unit sound and a second type unit sound different from the first type unit sound may be output, and the number sound includes the first type unit sound and the second type unit sound. The gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-4, wherein the two types of unit sounds include common elements.
In this way, the aspects of the unit sounds making up the number sounds may be made different. However, if it is assumed that even different unit sounds contain a "common element", the number of outputs of the "common element" will match the numerical value included in the number image.

・Means 4-6
The output time of the second type unit sound is longer than the first type unit sound, and at least one of the first unit sound and the last unit sound among the plurality of unit sounds including the plurality of unit sounds. The gaming machine according to means 4-5, wherein one of the unit sounds is the second type unit sound and the other one is the first type unit sound.
Since the first unit sound and the last unit sound are "conspicuous," it is better to output the unit sound with a longer output time at the beginning or end.

1 Game machine 11 Fluctuation symbols 12 Reserved symbols 21 Jackpot area 22 Small win area 221 Privilege area 30 Time image 38 Stop explanation image 39 Resume explanation image 40 Special image 45 Effect image 60 Privilege image 61 Lottery number value 61a Number of times for low probability 61b High probability count value 61T Total sum display 60a Condition satisfaction image 60b Condition non-satisfaction image 65 Probability display 67 Continuous highlighting display 68 Number of times image 70 Operating means 75 Speaker 80 Decorative pattern 904 Starting area (904a First starting area 904b Second starting area )
908 Launch device 91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (1)

A gaming state setting means capable of setting a normal gaming state and a special gaming state more advantageous than the normal gaming state as a gaming state in which the game is played with the aim of winning the lottery result;
A benefit granting means that grants one of multiple types of benefits when the winning lottery result is a win;
a display means for displaying a history of the privileges granted in a predetermined period by displaying a privilege image including elements associated with each of the plurality of types of privileges;
Equipped with
The bonus image representing the bonus awarded when the winning lottery result becomes a win in the special gaming state includes the winning lottery results executed from the start of the special gaming state until the awarding of the bonus. A lottery number indicating the number of times the lottery has been drawn will be displayed along with it .
N number (N is 2 or more) of the bonus images representing the bonus granted when the lottery result becomes a win in the special game state, and each of the N bonus images is accompanied by A gaming machine characterized in that when the sum of the number of lottery numbers displayed is S, a probability display representing a probability corresponding to N/S is made.

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