JP7408160B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

The video output in various performances such as the reach performance is basically the same each time if the performance is of the same type (for example, see Patent Document 1 below). Therefore, if the player encounters the same performance too many times, he or she will get bored.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2013-183784

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that is capable of executing performances that are hard to get bored of.

A gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, has an operation means that can be operated by a player, and a decorative pattern that is fluctuating from when it starts to fluctuate until it stops in a manner that shows the winning/failing lottery result. The present invention is characterized by comprising a performance execution means for executing a video switching performance in which the type of performance video displayed on the display device is switched in response to an operation of the operating means as a performance constituting the performance.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to perform a performance (video switching performance) that is hard to get bored of.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure showing a decorative pattern, a reserved pattern, etc. displayed in a display area. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the specifications of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. (a) is a diagram for explaining the timing of the establishment of the start condition and the end condition, (b) is a diagram for explaining the time image, and (c) is a diagram for explaining the result image (display of the final elapsed time). FIG. It is a diagram for explaining time production. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-3. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-5. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-6. FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-6 (an example in which the probability of occurrence of time effects differs depending on the difference in reference images in the displacement state); FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-7. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-8. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a video switching effect. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the switching of the effect images displayed during the switchable period and the mode of each effect image. It is a timing chart for explaining the switching of the effect images displayed during the switchable period. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-1. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-2. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-4-1. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-4-2 and specific example 2-4-3. (a) is a diagram showing an aspect of decorative patterns displayed in the individual background mode, and (b) is a diagram showing an individual background image and a common background image. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining control of a background image in an individual background mode. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-1. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-2. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-4.

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, when referring to an image, it includes not only a still image but also a moving image, unless otherwise specified.

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 prize opening in the starting area 904, the jackpot area 21, etc., 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 The player aims to win a jackpot (privilege) through a lottery that is executed when a game ball enters the starting area 904. You cannot win the jackpot unless you win the hit/fail lottery. In this embodiment, as the starting area 904, a first starting area 904a (a so-called "special figure 1" starting area) and a second starting area 904b (a so-called "special figure 2" starting area) are provided (see FIG. (see 1). Hereinafter, a winning/failure drawing triggered by a game ball entering the first starting area 904a will be called a first winning/failing drawing (special drawing 1 drawing), and a winning/failure drawing triggered by a gaming ball entering the second starting area 904b. The winning lottery that is executed may also be referred to as a second winning lottery (special drawing 2 lottery).

The modes of winning in the win/fail lottery include "big win" and "small win." If you do not win either the jackpot or the small jackpot, you will be “lost”. The jackpot probability is approximately 1/319 regardless of whether the first win/fail lottery or the second win/fail lottery is executed, regardless of the gaming state described later. In addition, regardless of the gaming state described later, the small win probability when the second win/fail lottery is executed is approximately 1/1.8. In addition, in this embodiment, even if the first win/fail lottery is executed, the small win will not be won.

If a jackpot is won, a jackpot game is executed. The jackpot game is a round game (unit game) that is repeated multiple times in which the jackpot area 21 (see FIG. 1), which is normally closed, is opened until a predetermined closing condition is met. A jackpot in which a round game is executed x times is called a "round jackpot" or the like (the number of round games is called a "number of rounds" or the like). On the other hand, if a small win is won, a small win game is executed. In the small winning game, the small winning area 22 (see FIG. 1), which is normally closed, is opened. A bonus area 221 (see FIG. 1) is provided as an area into which a game ball that has entered the small winning area 22 can enter, and when a game ball enters the bonus area 221, a bonus jackpot (jackpot game) is provided. ) is given. The small winning area 22 may be the same area as the jackpot area 21, or may be a different area (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the jackpot area 21 and the small winning area 22 are separate). ).

In this way, as routes for acquiring a jackpot (jackpot game), there is a "direct win route" in which you win a jackpot, and a "small win route" in which you win a small win and then enter the game ball into the bonus area 221. There is a route. A pachinko game machine that is provided with two jackpot winning routes is generally called a type 1/type 2 mixed machine. In addition, when a jackpot game is acquired via a small win, the small win game is treated as a first round game. For example, a jackpot in which nine round games are executed after winning a small win is referred to as a "10 round jackpot."

In this embodiment, if you win a small hit, if you continue to shoot the game ball aiming at the small win area 22 (privilege area 221) (in this embodiment, if you continue to hit right) , it is set so that the game ball almost certainly enters the privilege area 221. Therefore, in reality, "small win = jackpot".

The lottery result is basically notified to the player by a 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 result is a win (in this embodiment, a jackpot or a small win), the combination of decorative symbols 80 selected and stopped from each decorative symbol group 80g is a predetermined combination (for example, a combination of the same type of A set of three decorative patterns 80). If it is a loss, another combination (other than the combination that results in a jackpot) will be used. Hereinafter, the performance from the start of the fluctuation of the decorative pattern 80 (decorative design group 80g) until it completely stops at the combination indicating the winning/failure lottery result will be referred to as a fluctuating performance (sometimes also simply referred to as "fluctuation" or "rotation") ). Note that the number of the decorative pattern groups 80g (the number of decorative patterns 80 constituting the combination for reporting the winning/failure lottery results) may be two or more, and the number can be changed as appropriate.

Note that a pattern (not shown) other than the decorative pattern 80 may be displayed in a small size near the outer edge of the display area 911. If the result of the lottery is a win, it is not possible to clearly distinguish between the jackpot and the small win with only the decorative pattern 80, so whether the jackpot or the small win has been won is notified by the other symbol. You may also do so. However, as described above, since it is essentially a "small win = jackpot", the player can play the game without being aware of the other symbols.

A normal gaming state and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state are set as gaming states in which players play with the aim of winning a jackpot (privilege) (see FIG. 3(a)). The normal game state is a state in which the game ball should be fired so that it flows down the left side of the game area (the left side of the display device 91) (a state in which the game ball should be "left-handed"). If the ball is hit to the left, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the first starting area 904a. In other words, the normal gaming state is a state in which the player aims to win the jackpot through the first lottery. Note that if the ball is hit to the left, there is no possibility that the game ball will enter the second starting area 904b. As described above, in this embodiment, there is no chance of winning a small win through the first lottery, so it is impossible to obtain a jackpot via a small win in the normal gaming state. Although it is possible to win a small win through the first lottery, the opening time of the privilege area 221 at that time is extremely short, and it is practically impossible to enter the game ball into the privilege area 221. , a setting may be made in which it is impossible to obtain a jackpot via a small jackpot in the normal gaming state.

In this way, in the normal gaming state, the player plays the game with the aim of winning the jackpot in the first lottery (in this embodiment, winning approximately 1/319 times). When a game ball enters the first starting area 904a, a numerical value (hereinafter sometimes referred to as first win/fail lottery information) is obtained from a random number source, and this numerical value is the same as a predetermined jackpot numerical value. If it is, it is a jackpot, and if it is different, it is a loss. In this embodiment, the notification of the winning lottery results is started in the order in which the first winning lottery information is acquired (the variation of the decorative pattern 80 (decorative pattern group 80g) is started). Further, the first winning lottery information for which notification of the corresponding winning lottery result has not yet been completed is stored in a storage means (not shown). The first win/fail lottery information is divided into first fluctuating information in which the corresponding fluctuating performance has started, and first pending information in which the corresponding fluctuating performance has not started. In this embodiment, the number of first reservation information that can be stored in the storage means is "4" ("upper limit of special map 1 reservation = 4").

That the first fluctuating information is stored in the storage means is indicated by displaying the fluctuating symbol 11 (so-called "variation pending (symbol)") in the display area 911. That the first reservation information is stored in the storage means is indicated by displaying the reservation symbol 12 in the display area 911. The pending symbols 12 are displayed for as many times as the first pending information. In this embodiment, the fluctuating symbol 11 and the pending symbol 12 have the same basic form but differ in size (see FIG. 2). The basic forms of the fluctuating symbol 11 and the pending symbol 12 may be completely different. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which the changing symbol 11 is not displayed. It should be noted that the pending symbols 12 are displayed side by side in the order in which notification of the corresponding lottery result is completed (so-called "order of consumption").

The special game state is a state in which the game ball should be fired so that it flows down the right side of the game area (the right side of the display device 91) (a state in which the game ball should be "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. In other words, the player aims to win the jackpot through the second lottery. Note that when the ball is hit to the right, there is no possibility that the game ball will enter the first starting area 904a. As described above, in this embodiment, when the second win/fail lottery is executed, there is not only a possibility of winning a jackpot but also a possibility of winning a small jackpot. Therefore, the special gaming state is a state in which there is a possibility of acquiring a jackpot (privilege) through a jackpot win (direct win), or a possibility of obtaining a jackpot (privilege) via a small win. The probability of winning a small win (approximately 1/1.8) is significantly higher than the probability of winning a jackpot (approximately 1/319), so in reality, players aim to win a small win (obtaining a jackpot via a small win). It can be said that it is a state where In this way, it can be said that the special gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state (in which it is not possible to obtain a jackpot via a small win) since it is possible to obtain a jackpot via a small win.

Unlike the first starting area 904a, which is a normally open area, the second starting area 904b (see FIG. 1) is a normally closed area. The second starting area 904b is opened upon winning the regular lottery. The normal lottery is executed when a game ball enters the normal starting area 905 (see FIG. 1). The normal starting area 905 is a constantly open area into which a game ball hit to the right can enter (there is no possibility that a game ball hit to the left may enter). In the special gaming state, the probability of winning the normal lottery is extremely high (compared to the normal gaming state), and the opening time of the second starting area 904b when winning the normal lottery is also relatively long. Therefore, if the ball is hit to the right continuously to some extent, the game ball will relatively easily enter the second starting area 904b (the second winning/failure lottery can be performed). Note that in the normal game state, the probability of winning the normal lottery is set to be extremely low. Further, even if the winner is selected, the opening time of the second starting region 904b is extremely short. Therefore, it is virtually impossible to participate in the second lottery in the normal gaming state (playing with the right in the normal gaming state is more disadvantageous for the player than playing with the left ).

When the game ball enters the second starting area 904b, a numerical value (hereinafter sometimes referred to as second winning lottery information) is obtained from a random number source, and the numerical value is the same as a predetermined jackpot numerical value. If it is, it is a jackpot, if it is the same as a predetermined small win value (different from the jackpot value), it is a small win, and if it is different from any of them, it is a loss. In this embodiment, the notification of the winning lottery result is started in the order in which the second winning lottery information is acquired (the variation of the decorative pattern 80 (decorative pattern group 80g) is started). In addition, the second winning lottery information for which the notification of the corresponding winning lottery result has not yet been completed includes the second fluctuating information where the corresponding fluctuating performance has started, and the second fluctuating lottery information where the corresponding fluctuating performance has not started. It is divided into two types: pending information. In this embodiment, the number of second reservation information that can be stored in the storage means is "1" ("upper limit of special map 2 reservation = 1").

In addition, in this embodiment, the symbol indicating that the second fluctuating information or the second pending information is stored in the storage means (the symbol corresponding to the fluctuating symbol 11 or the pending symbol 12 described above) is not displayed. Instead, small characters (numbers, etc.) (not shown) displayed near the outer edge of the display area 911 indicate that the second changing information or the second pending information exists. However, this does not negate a configuration in which symbols corresponding to the above-described fluctuating symbols 11 and pending symbols 12 are displayed also for the second winning lottery information.

When the storage means stores both the first win/fail lottery information and the second win/fail lottery information, priority is given to notification of the win/fail lottery result based on the second win/fail lottery information. That is, in this embodiment, it is "special figure 2 priority digestion".

Jackpots (including small wins) are roughly divided into regular jackpots and special jackpots (see Figure 3). In a normal jackpot, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game becomes the normal gaming state. The special jackpot is one in which the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game becomes a special jackpot. In terms of the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game, it can be said that the special jackpot is a jackpot that is more advantageous for the player than the normal jackpot. Note that the number of rounds for the jackpot (so-called round distribution) may be any number. The number of rounds may be constant, or two or more types of normal jackpots and special jackpots with different numbers of rounds may be set.

Since it is rare for a special gaming state advantageous to the player to be empty, the player would normally start playing from the normal gaming state. In other words, the player plays the game (plays left-handed) with the aim of winning the jackpot through the first lottery. Of the jackpots obtained through the first lottery, 50% are normal jackpots and the remaining 50% are special jackpots (see FIG. 3(b)). When winning a normal jackpot, after the end of the jackpot game, the player shifts to the normal gaming state again, and plays the game in the normal gaming state with the aim of winning the jackpot. If a special jackpot is won, after the jackpot game ends, the state shifts to a special game state (see FIG. 3(a)).

In the special game state, the player plays the game (plays right-handed) with the aim of winning the jackpot through the second lottery. 100% of the jackpots obtained through the second win/fail lottery (jackpots obtained via direct wins or small wins) are special jackpots (see FIG. 3(b)). Therefore, when a jackpot is obtained through the second lottery, the special gaming state is entered again after the jackpot game ends (see FIG. 3(a)).

The special game state ends when the number of consecutive losses in the second win/fail lottery executed after the transition to the special game state reaches a predetermined number, and the game enters the normal game state. In this embodiment, the predetermined number of times (so-called time saving number of times)=1. That is, basically, after shifting to the special gaming state, the second winning/failure lottery is lost once, and then shifting to the normal gaming state. However, in this embodiment, the storage means can store one piece of second reservation information ("upper limit of special map 2 reservation = 1"). Therefore, even if the special gaming state ends and shifts to the normal gaming state, if the second reservation information is stored in the storage means (if the special map 2 reservation is full), one second win/fail. A lottery is executed (hereinafter, the second pending information stored in the storage means when the special gaming state ends and shifts to the normal gaming state is referred to as "remaining pending information"), and the lottery is based on the remaining pending information. (The lottery is sometimes referred to as the "remaining lottery.") In this embodiment, after transitioning to the special gaming state, the time for the first fluctuating performance (fluctuation time) is ensured to be long enough to obtain the second pending information. Therefore, if you continue to play right after entering the special gaming state, the second pending information will almost certainly be acquired before the first fluctuating performance ends (special figure 2 (The tank will be full). In addition, in this embodiment, an instruction to prompt the user to obtain the second pending information is given in the first fluctuating performance. In addition, if it is detected that the second pending information is not acquired during the first fluctuating performance, the game ball will be fired (hit right) aiming at the second starting area 904b. ) is set to alert you.

Because of this configuration, when the game enters the special gaming state, it is possible to receive a maximum of two second winning/failure drawings (hereinafter, it is possible to receive the second winning/failure drawing upon entering the special gaming state). The maximum number of times is called the chance number). In other words, there are two chances to win a special jackpot after winning a small jackpot of about 1/1.8. If you win either a small win of about 1/1.8 or a jackpot of about 1/319 in the two chances, you will win a special jackpot, so after the jackpot game ends, you will be in the special game state again. You will be able to receive two second winning/failure drawings. In other words, if you win either a small win of approximately 1/1.8 or a jackpot of approximately 1/319 in the second lottery, it will be considered a "consecutive win" and If both of the two winning lots result in a loss, the winning streak ends (see FIG. 3(a)). If you win either a small hit or a jackpot in the second lottery after the special gaming state has started, technically you will have won a jackpot in the normal gaming state, but you will not be able to enter the normal gaming state. This means that the jackpot was won without playing the corresponding game (left-handed play), so it actually appears (to the player's perspective) that ``the special gaming state is continuing''. For example, if the name of the special gaming state is "〇〇RUSH", if a jackpot is won in the first second lottery after entering the special gaming state (a jackpot is won in the special gaming state) ``〇〇RUSH'' continues is displayed regardless of whether the player wins a jackpot in the second winning/failure lottery (or wins a jackpot in the normal gaming state). When the "game series ends", the player will play the game again with the aim of winning the jackpot in the normal gaming state (first win/fail lottery).

Setting the number of losses in the second winning lottery (the predetermined number of times described above), which is a condition for ending the special gaming state, to be one is just one example. Further, setting the number of second reservation information that can be stored by the storage means to one ("upper limit of special map 2 reservation = 1") is just an example. If these numbers differ, the number of chances mentioned above will change. For example, if the special game state is set to end when the second winning/fail drawing is a loss six times in a row after entering the special game state, and the upper limit of special drawing 2 reservation is set to 4, then the above chance The number of times is 10 (a game in which the condition for "consecutive winnings" is to win a jackpot or small win between the transition to the special gaming state and the execution of the 10th second win/fail lottery) ).

Setting such specifications is an example, and the various effects described below can be applied to gaming machines having different specifications, except for those that can only be realized with the above specifications.

3) Effect using time image 3-1) Time image In this embodiment, the time image 30 may be displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91. The time image 30 can be displayed on condition that the game enters a special gaming state. As mentioned above, the special gaming state is a state in which you can expect to win a jackpot more than the normal gaming state, and even after the jackpot game ends, there is a possibility that the special gaming state will switch back to the special gaming state and lead to a jackpot (so-called consecutive games). The rate of increase in the number of jackpots (the number of jackpots obtained per hour) during a consecutive winning state (state where you can expect a winning streak) is a guideline for the rate of increase in the number of jackpots per hour A time image 30 (see FIG. 4(b)) representing the actual passage of time is displayed to show the person the user. 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 this embodiment, the elapsed time is expressed in units of one-hundredth of a second (counted up in units of one-hundredth of a second).

The time image 30 shows the actual time (real time) required for the special game period. The special game period includes at least a period in which the special game state is set (high base state), and to put it simply, it is a period during which the player can recognize that he is playing consecutive games. If the condition for starting the special game period is the start condition, and the condition for ending it is the end condition, basically, the actual time measurement by the time image 30 starts and ends when the start condition is met. The process ends when the conditions are satisfied (see FIGS. 3(a) and 4(a)).

The start condition is a condition that will not be satisfied unless it is decided that the normal gaming state will transition to the special gaming state. Obtaining a special jackpot in the normal gaming state (obtaining a special jackpot as a so-called "first win") is a condition for shifting to the special gaming state. Therefore, it can be said that the start condition is a condition that cannot be realized unless a special jackpot (a jackpot that shifts to the special gaming state after the end of the jackpot game) is obtained in the normal gaming state. For example, the start condition can be set to start a special jackpot game won in the normal game state. In this way, the actual time starting from the start of the "first hit" (special jackpot) jackpot game will be displayed. In this embodiment, the starting condition is that the special game state is started after the end of the jackpot game of "first win" (special jackpot) (see FIGS. 3(a) and 4(a)). In other words, the actual time starting from the start of a new special gaming state is displayed.

The end condition is a condition that will not be satisfied unless the special game state ends. However, the setting does not necessarily have to be such that the end condition is always met when the special gaming state ends (when the normal gaming state is entered). As in the present embodiment, even if the special gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state, the specs are such that you can expect to win a special jackpot through the remaining reservation lottery, and then shift to the special gaming state again after the jackpot game ends. If this is the case, the termination condition will be satisfied when it is determined that the remaining reservation lottery will be a loss after the special gaming state has ended (see FIGS. 3(a) and 4(a)). To put it simply, the termination condition is that the player continuously plays the game in a normal gaming state with the aim of winning a jackpot (in this embodiment, the player continuously plays left-handed and aims to win a jackpot through the first lottery) ) is established when it is decided that a situation will occur (in other words, when it is decided that the ``continuum of residences'' will end). From another perspective, it can be said that it is established when it is decided that the game should be played with the aim of winning the jackpot while reducing the number of balls held (the situation should be played in a low base state). In this embodiment, the time point when the remaining pending lottery is lost and the display of the result image (see FIG. 4(c)) that shows the total number of prize balls paid out after the "first hit" (special jackpot), etc. is started. This is a termination condition. The result image includes the actual time required from the satisfaction of the start condition to the satisfaction of the end condition (see "TIME" in FIG. 4(c)). Note that, unlike this embodiment, it may be set such that the termination condition is met when the special gaming state ends (for example, the specifications may be such that there is no expectation of winning a jackpot due to the remaining reservation lottery (for example, the specifications may be such that there is no expectation of winning a jackpot due to the remaining reservation lottery). If the probability of winning a jackpot is the same as the probability of winning a jackpot in the normal gaming state, then the end condition may be the end of the special gaming state.

In this embodiment, the time image 30 continues to be displayed during the special game period (from the establishment of the start condition to the establishment of the end condition) (the actual passage of time can be grasped at all times). In other words, the special gaming state (see FIG. 4 (b-1)) → jackpot game (special jackpot) (see FIG. 4 (b-2)) → special gaming state → jackpot game (special jackpot)... The time image 30 continues to be displayed even in a situation where the special game state and the jackpot game alternate (the time image 30 continues to be displayed across the switching from one of the special game state and the jackpot game to the other). However, this does not negate the possibility that a situation may arise in which the time image 30 is not displayed. For example, when a predetermined effect is being performed, the time image 30 may be set to be hidden until the effect ends. However, even if the time image 30 is not displayed, elapsed time continues to be measured inside the gaming machine 1. If the time required for the above-mentioned effect is exactly 5 seconds, the display of the time image 30 will be restarted from a value added by 5 seconds from the time when the time image 30 was hidden.

In this embodiment, after the start condition is satisfied, measurement of elapsed time is not stopped until the end condition is satisfied (unless a predetermined reset operation or the like is performed). For example, even if the player temporarily leaves his/her seat (even if the shooting of game balls is stopped), the time image 30 continues to change in accordance with the actual passage of time. However, if it is determined that the player has stopped playing, the configuration may be such that measurement of the elapsed time is stopped (changes in the time image 30 are stopped).

3-2) Specific Effects and Time Effects While the time image 30 that changes over time is being displayed (during the special game period), a specific effect (see FIG. 5) may occur. In this embodiment, a specific performance may occur as a performance that constitutes a fluctuating performance during the special game state. Note that the specific performance may be generated as a fluctuating performance corresponding to the remaining pending lottery. The specific performance in this embodiment is a so-called battle performance in which an ally character, which is the player's character, and an enemy character fight. The specific performance leads to an advantageous outcome (see FIG. 5(c)) or a disadvantageous outcome (not shown) that is disadvantageous to the player. An advantageous ending is an ending in which an ally character wins (including a reversal pattern in which it appears as if the character has been defeated and then the defeat is reversed). An unfavorable ending is an ending in which the ally character is defeated (the enemy character is victorious). The specific performance in this embodiment is a type of reach performance (a type of so-called reach performance) that leads to a conclusion depending on the lottery results. In other words, when a specific performance occurs in a certain fluctuating performance, if the winning/failure lottery result (target winning/failure lottery result) corresponding to the fluctuating performance is a win (in this embodiment, a small win or a big win), an advantageous outcome is obtained. If it is wrong, it will lead to an unfavorable outcome.

An effect using the time image 30 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a time effect) may occur while the specific effect is being executed. In this embodiment, if the time performance occurs during the specific performance, it is determined that the specific performance will lead to an advantageous outcome. In other words, the time performance occurs only when the specific performance leads to an advantageous outcome (when the target lottery result is a win). Note that the probability that a time effect will occur in a specific effect that will lead to an advantageous outcome is lower than the probability that a time effect will not occur. In other words, the time performance is a premium performance that guarantees a win, and basically it is rare for a time performance to occur in a specific performance (it is the "default" for a specific performance that a time performance does not occur).

The time effect is an effect in which the time image 30 changes from the normal mode 30n (normal state) (see FIG. 5(a)) to the special mode 30s (see FIG. 5(b)) while a specific effect is occurring. . The normal mode 30n is a mode that represents the elapsed time (actual time) after the start condition is satisfied. In other words, the normal mode 30n is a mode that includes a number representing the elapsed time, and changes over time. The special mode 30s is a mode in which the elapsed time cannot be grasped. In this embodiment, an "unreadable element" is included. Such "unreadable elements" include symbols that do not form characters, and characters that are themselves characters but are not suitable for representing "time." For example, characters that do not indicate numerical concepts, such as ``hiragana,'' ``katakana,'' and ``kanji,'' are included in ``unreadable elements.'' In the present embodiment, a special mode 30s is set to include an incomprehensible symbol that does not form a character. Specifically, the time image 30 in this embodiment is one in which the numbers representing the elapsed time appear to be displayed on a (virtual) "display" in the normal mode 30n (normal state). , a special mode 30s is one in which the "display" includes an element such as an indecipherable symbol that is not a number. By doing so, when the time image 30 becomes the special mode 30s, it appears to the player as if the display displaying the time is broken. Although not shown, a predetermined image (for example, an image representing "smoke") may be displayed around the time image 30 to emphasize the effect that the "display" appears broken.

The timing (regular timing) at which a time performance may occur in a specific performance is determined in advance, and in this embodiment, the time performance does not occur at timings other than the specified timing. The specific performance in this embodiment is a "battle performance" in which a friendly character and an enemy character fight, as described above. The video displayed in the display area 911 as the effect includes at least one of an image representing "an ally character attacks an enemy character" and an image representing "an enemy character attacks an ally character." When a time effect occurs, it occurs when one of an ally character and an enemy character attacks the other (the timing at which the attack occurs is the specified timing) (see FIG. 5(b)). Therefore, it appears to the player as if the attack was executed and the time image 30 (the display that displays the time) was broken due to the shock generated by it.

Although not shown, if no time effect occurs, the time image 30 remains in the normal mode 30n even if the specified timing is reached. That is, the elapsed time continues to be displayed.

In this way, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment uses the time image 30, which normally only serves to indicate the passage of time (the time required for consecutive games), to also suggest the outcome (advantageous outcome) of a specific performance. It is possible to perform interesting time effects. Generally, the time image 30 shows the passage of time itself from the establishment of the start condition to the establishment of the end condition, so it changes indifferently regardless of the various effects that make up the fluctuating effect (counting up, etc.). ), the time effect in this embodiment is triggered by the effect that constitutes the fluctuating effect, and the time image 30 changes from the normal mode 30n to the special mode 30s. It will be a more interesting form of production than expected.

In particular, in this embodiment, the specific effect is a "battle effect", so that a time effect can occur when an attack from one of an ally character and an enemy character toward the other occurs. There is. Therefore, as a result of the attack, a production effect is produced in which the time image 30 appears to be broken.

Note that when a time effect occurs, since the time image 30 is in the special mode 30s, the actual passage of time is not displayed. However, even at this time, actual time measurement continues inside the gaming machine 1. Thereafter, the time image 30 returns to the normal mode 30n at a predetermined return timing (display of elapsed time is restarted). In this embodiment, the return timing is the start of the jackpot game that is executed after the specific performance in which the time performance has occurred (see FIG. 5(d)). In addition, for example, the return timing may be the timing when it is shown that a favorable outcome has been reached.

Hereinafter, specific examples of improving, embodying, modifying, etc. matters related to the performance using the time image 30 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 if a time effect occurs in a specific effect, it is certain that the specific effect will lead to an advantageous ending. Regardless, if a time effect occurs, the probability of an advantageous outcome is higher than when a time effect does not occur (the occurrence of a time effect is only a so-called "opportunity increase"). Good too.

〇Specific example 1-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the specific effect occurs as a effect that constitutes the fluctuating effect, but it occurs in a state where the time image 30 that changes over time is displayed (a state where time is being measured). It is fine as long as it is done. Since the time image 30 is displayed even during the jackpot game (special jackpot), it may be possible for a specific effect to occur during the jackpot game. In other words, if a specific performance occurs during a jackpot game and an advantageous ending is reached, an event advantageous to the player occurs, and if a time performance occurs in the specific performance, the outcome of the specific performance is The setting is such that the outcome is advantageous.

Note that various types of "advantageous events" can be considered that occur when the specific performance ends in an advantageous manner. For example, after the end of the jackpot game, it is conceivable to adopt a configuration in which the fact that the acquisition of the special jackpot is confirmed (the so-called confirmation of a series of games on hold) is regarded as an "advantageous event."

〇Specific example 1-3
It is assumed that a battle performance like the one in the above embodiment occurs as a specific performance. "attack pattern" (see Figure 6 (b-1)) and "pattern in which an enemy character attacks an ally character" (pattern indicating that the ally character is in a disadvantageous situation; hereinafter referred to as an enemy attack pattern) ( (See FIG. 6(b-2)) shall occur. That is, it is assumed that after a predetermined branching point in the specific performance, either an ally attack pattern or an enemy attack pattern occurs.

Based on this assumption, when one of the friendly attack pattern and enemy attack pattern occurs, it is faster to occur at the specified timing (timings in Figure 6 (c-1) and (c-2)) than when the other occurs. The setting is such that there is a high probability that a time effect will occur (the time image 30 will take on the special mode 30s). If a time effect occurs, the specific effect will lead to an advantageous ending, so if an ally attack pattern occurs that indicates that the player is in an advantageous situation, the player is in a disadvantageous situation. It is preferable to set the setting so that the probability that a time effect occurs is higher than that when an enemy attack pattern indicating the above occurs (see FIGS. 6(b-1) and (b-2)). By doing as in this example, an interesting gameplay is realized in which the player pays attention to the performance mode after the branching point in a specific performance, and the degree of expectation for the time performance to occur differs depending on the performance mode. be done.

〇Specific example 1-4
The special aspect 30s in the above embodiment does not need to include an undecipherable element. Other modes are also conceivable as long as the mode allows the player to understand that it does not indicate the passage of time. For example, the special mode 30s may be configured such that information such as numbers is not displayed at all (non-display).

Further, a configuration may be adopted in which stopping the count-up of the time image 30 is set as a change from the normal mode 30n to the special mode 30s. In this case, it is preferable that the stopping time satisfies a predetermined law. For example, it is conceivable that the special mode 30s is set to stop when the last two digits (digits after the decimal point) become "77". Since the elapsed time when the specified timing is reached differs each time (the actual time from the establishment of the start condition to the specified timing is undefined), it is difficult to always stop at the same time, but the time image 30 If only the last N digits (N is preferably 2 or more) are forcibly set to a predetermined number (for example, "77"), the effect will not feel so strange.

However, if the special aspect 30s includes an indecipherable element as in the above embodiment, there is an advantage that it is possible to clearly indicate that an "abnormality" has occurred. In other words, if the time (number) is simply "hidden" or "stopped", the player may think that the display of the elapsed time is only temporarily stopped. However, by clearly indicating that an "abnormality" has occurred by displaying an "undecipherable element" as in the above embodiment, the game player wonders if there is some indication of a change from the normal mode 30n to the special mode 30s. The probability that people perceive becomes higher.

〇Specific example 1-5
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that when a time effect occurs, the time image 30 returns to the normal mode 30n (display of elapsed time is restarted) at a predetermined return timing (for example, at the start of a jackpot game). After the time effect occurs (see FIG. 7(a)), an effect indicating that the time image 30 returns to the normal mode 30n (hereinafter referred to as a return effect) occurs (see FIG. 7(b)). do. Specifically, it is assumed that a return effect in which the time image 30 returns to the normal mode 30n occurs when the return image 39 acting on the time image 30 in the special mode 30s is displayed. For example, a predetermined character is displayed as the return image 39 in the display area 911, and as a result of the character performing an action such as hitting the time image 30 in the special mode 30s, the time image 30 returns to the normal mode 30n. (See FIG. 7(b)). By doing so, it is possible to clearly indicate to the player that the display of the elapsed time has been resumed.

In the case of this example, it is preferable that the return effect (see FIG. 7(b)) occurs before the specific effect reaches the conclusion (see FIG. 7(c)). Since the return effect occurs on the premise that the time effect occurs, the occurrence of the return effect indicates that the time effect has occurred. Therefore, even a player who is not aware of the occurrence of the time effect may notice the occurrence of the return effect and thereby realize that the time effect has occurred (the return effect causes the display of the elapsed time to restart). In addition to this role, it also plays the role of preventing oversights in the time production).

〇Specific example 1-6
The configuration is such that a time effect can be generated using the occurrence of an image displacement effect as an opportunity. In the image displacement effect, the image displayed in the display area 911 (reference image 33) is displayed as if shifted relative to the display area 911 (the image appears to be "shifted" to the player). It's a performance. Generally, this type of performance is called a shake performance or the like. If the state in which the reference image 33 is not displaced (not "shifted") with respect to the display area 911 is defined as the reference state, and the state in which it is displaced is defined as the displaced state, then the reference state (pre-reference state) (Fig. 8 ( a)→displacement state (see FIG. 8(b))→standard state (post-standard state) (see FIG. 8(c)). In this example, the reference image 33 is an image that is displayed in the entire display area 911 in the pre-reference state (the reference image 33 is at least an "image" as a specific effect, such as a decorative pattern 80 or a reserved pattern). 12 may or may not be included in the reference image 33). In other words, the image displayed in the entire display area 911 appears to be "shifted" in the displaced state. However, it is also possible to adopt a presentation form in which the image displayed in a part of the display area 911 is the reference image 33. Further, in this example, the reference image 33 is displayed as if it were displaced "three-dimensionally" with respect to the display area 911. Therefore, in the displaced state, the outer edge of the reference image 33 has a substantially parallelogram shape. Further, in this example, the reference image 33 includes a time image 30 (normal mode 30n or special mode 30s).

When such an image displacement effect occurs at a prescribed timing, the time image 30 changes from the normal mode 30n to the special mode 30s. Specifically, in the pre-reference state, the time image 30 is in the normal mode 30n (see FIG. 8(a)). Thereafter, the time image 30 changes to the special mode 30s upon transition to the displacement state (see FIG. 8(b)) or the post-standard state (see FIG. 8(c)). That is, at least in the post-standard state, the time image 30 is in the special mode 30s (see FIG. 8(c)). The special aspect 30s image displacement effect is a effect that makes it appear as if the image has shifted relative to the display area 911, making it feel as if an "impact" has occurred. The display mode is such that it feels as if the normal mode 30n has changed to the special mode 30s (the display has been broken due to an "impact").

It should be noted that the time effect may be set to always occur when the image displacement effect occurs at the specified timing (the time image 30 becomes the special mode 30s), or the time effect may occur even if the image displacement effect occurs. This is not necessarily the case (the time image 30 may remain in the normal mode 30n). In the former case, the occurrence of the image displacement effect is linked to the occurrence of the time effect, so that when the image displacement effect occurs, it is certain that there will be an advantageous outcome. On the other hand, in the latter case, the game feature is such that the player pays attention to whether or not the time image 30 changes to the special mode 30s when the image displacement effect occurs.

In the case of the latter setting, the production forms at the specified timing are "both image displacement production and time production" in descending order of the probability that the target lottery result will be a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as (jackpot) reliability). There are three possible forms: ``both do not occur'' (lowest reliability), ``image displacement effects and time effects do not occur'', and ``both image effects and time effects occur'' (highest reliability). Therefore, the player first expects the image displacement effect to occur at the specified timing, and when the image displacement effect occurs, the player further expects the time effect to occur.

Furthermore, in the case of the latter setting, the probability that the time effect will occur (the time image 30 changes to the special mode 30s) may be suggested by the mode of the image displacement effect. For example, as an image displacement effect, a first image displacement effect with a relatively small "shift" with respect to the display area 911 (see FIG. 9(a)) and a second image displacement effect with a relatively large "shift" (see FIG. 9(a)) (See b)), and the probability that the time image 30 changes to the special mode 30s is higher when the second image displacement effect occurs than when the first image displacement effect occurs. A high setting is used (note that FIG. 9 shows only the shape of the reference image 33 in the displaced state). In other words, when the image displacement effect occurs, the time is longer when the range occupied by the reference image 33 in the display area 911 is relatively small than when the range occupied by the reference image 33 in the display area 911 is relatively large. The setting is such that the probability that the image 30 changes to the special mode 30s is high. In other words, the effect is such that the probability that the time image 30 will be "broken" is higher when the "impact" is greater. By doing so, it is possible to realize a gameplay in which the player pays attention to the aspect of the image displacement effect.

〇Specific example 1-7
An image that acts on the time image 30 in the normal mode 30n (hereinafter referred to as the effect image 35) is displayed in the display area 911, and then the time image 30 can change to the special mode 30s (a time effect occurs). The structure should have a certain character. For example, when an action occurs in which the action image 35 comes into contact with the time image 30 in the normal mode 30n (see FIG. 10(b)), the time image 30 changes to the special mode 30s (see FIG. 10(c)). Reference). By doing this, as a result of the action of the effect image 35, the time image 30 changes to the special mode 30s, which is an easy-to-understand presentation form. Furthermore, since the effect image 35 is displayed, the probability that the player will overlook the occurrence of the time effect is reduced.

Note that a setting may be made in which a time effect always occurs when the effect image 35 is displayed (the time image 30 becomes the special mode 30s), or a time effect does not always occur even if the effect image 35 is displayed. The setting may be such that the time image 30 is not in the normal mode 30n (the time image 30 may remain in the normal mode 30n). In the former case, the display of the effect image 35 is linked to the occurrence of a time effect, so that when the effect image 35 is displayed, it is certain that an advantageous outcome will result. On the other hand, in the latter case, the player pays attention to whether or not the time image 30 changes to the special mode 30s when the effect image 35 is displayed.

Further, in the case of the latter setting, the probability that a time effect will occur (the time image 30 changes to the special mode 30s) may be suggested by the mode of the effect image 35. For example, as the effect image 35, a first effect image 351 (see FIG. 10 (d-1)) and a second effect image 352 (see FIG. 10 (d-2)) which is different in aspect from (the first effect image 351) The probability that the time image 30 changes to the special mode 30s is higher when the second effect image 352 is displayed than when the first effect image 351 is displayed. Setting. For example, by making the second effect image 352 larger than the first effect image 351, it is said that the probability that the time image 30 will be "broken" is higher when a larger object acts on the time image 30. It becomes a performance form. By doing so, a gaming experience in which the player pays attention to the aspect of the effect image 35 is realized.

〇Specific example 1-8
The configuration is such that the covering image 36 that covers the time image 30 in the normal mode 30n is displayed, and then the time image 30 may change to the special mode 30s (a time effect occurs) (FIG. 11(a)) ~(c)). While the covering image 36 is being displayed, the time image 30 is not visible (see FIG. 11(b)). As a result of erasing the covering image 36, the time image 30 becomes visible again, but the resulting time image 30 may have changed to a special mode 30s. By setting the image layer representing the covering image 36 closer to the image layer representing the time image 30, such a presentation form can be realized.

Further, in the case of the latter setting, the probability that a time effect will occur (the time image 30 changes to the special mode 30s) may be suggested depending on the covering mode. For example, as the covering image 36, a first covering image 361 (see FIG. 11(d-1)) and a second covering image 362 (see FIG. 11(d-2)) which is different in aspect from (the first covering image 361) The probability that the time image 30 changes to the special mode 30s is higher when the second covering image 362 is displayed than when the first covering image 361 is displayed. Setting. For example, by making the second covering image 362 larger than the first covering image 361, the probability that the temporal image 30 will be "broken" is higher when the temporal image 30 is covered by a larger image. This is the form of performance. By doing so, it is possible to realize a gameplay in which the player pays attention to the aspect of the cover image 36.

〇Specific example 1-9
Although it has been explained that the time image 30 used for the time effect in the above embodiment is one that displays the actual time required for the special game period, the time image 30 that shows the time elapsed in other periods is used. A time effect may also occur. For example, a time effect may be generated using a time image 30 that is displayed when a so-called timer effect occurs. The timer effect itself is well known, so a detailed explanation will be omitted, but during the fluctuating effect, a countdown is made according to the actual time, and when the time is up, some kind of favorable event (chance up effect) occurs. It is a production that occurs.

The time image 30 displayed in such a timer effect is configured to change from the normal mode 30n to the special mode 30s before the time is up. By doing so, it is possible to realize a gameplay that surprises players who think that the time image 30 is up. Note that the timer effect may be set to end after the time effect occurs, or after the time image 30 returns to the normal mode 30n (after the countdown is restarted), the timer effect may be set to end. It may be set to increase (an opportunity event occurs).

4) Video switching performance In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a video switching performance may occur as a performance that constitutes a fluctuating performance in the normal gaming state (excluding the fluctuating performance of the remaining pending lottery). . This does not deny that the video switching performance occurs as part of the fluctuating performance in the special game state.

The video switching performance is a type of so-called battle performance (the video switching performance is a battle performance different from the above-mentioned specific performance) in which an ally character, which is the player's character, and an enemy character fight. Further, the video switching performance in this embodiment is also a reach performance that indicates a winning/failure lottery result (target winning/failure lottery result) corresponding to the fluctuating performance including the video switching performance depending on its ending. If the target lottery result is a jackpot, the ally character wins (defeats the enemy character), resulting in a winning ending (including a reversal pattern in which it is reversed by pretending to have been defeated); if it is a loss, then A defeat ending is reached in which the ally character is defeated.

The video switching performance (see FIG. 12) is a performance in which multiple types of characters (each character is arranged in such a manner that the player can recognize that they are different from each other) appear as ally characters. In this embodiment, three types of characters, first to third characters, appear. In the drawings, the first character is shown as "A", the second character is shown as "B", and the third character is shown as "C". The video switching performance is a performance in which the three types of characters and the enemy character (all in one) fight. In the present embodiment, at a stage before the start of the switchable period (described later) (in the first half described later), an image that allows the user to understand that the three types of characters and the enemy character are fighting is displayed in the display area 911. (see FIG. 12(a)).

At least a part of the period during which the video switching effect is being executed is a switchable period. The video switching effects in this embodiment are broadly divided into the first half (see FIG. 12(a)), the middle part (see FIG. 12(b)), and the second half (see FIG. 12(c)). The period is divided into sections, and the middle part is the switchable period. The first half and the second half are not switchable periods. The latter part is a part that includes the ending of the video switching effect (victory ending or defeat effect). The switchable period is a period during which the operation of the operating means 70 (in this embodiment, a push button; see FIG. 1) provided at a position that can be operated by the player is valid (reflected in the performance). In this embodiment, the type of effect video displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91 is switched when the operating means 70 is operated during the switchable period. Specifically, the details are as follows.

Various performance videos are represented by different image (video) layers. The image layer representing the first effect image is referred to as a first layer 41, the image layer representing the second effect image is referred to as a second layer 42, and the image layer representing the third effect image is referred to as a third layer 43. During the switchable period, three layers, the first layer 41 to the third layer 43, are output from the display device 91. Note that "output" refers to the state in which video data is being output, but as explained below, just because it is "output" does not necessarily mean that it is actually visible (on the other hand, , "display" is a state in which it is actually visible). The image layers are arranged in such a way that the first layer 41 is at the forefront, the second layer 42 is behind it, and the third layer 43 is behind it (at the rearmost surface). Therefore, although the first effect image represented in the first layer 41 is actually displayed (visible), the second effect image represented in the second layer 42 and the third layer 43 is not displayed. (not visible) (see FIG. 13(a)).

When an operation of the operating means 70 is detected within the switchable period while the first effect image is actually displayed, the second layer 42, the third layer 43, and the first layer 41 are arranged in the order from the front. (the second layer 42 is the foreground), and the second effect video represented by the second layer 42 is actually displayed (visible) (see FIG. 13(b)). Note that the third layer 43 (third effect image) and first layer 41 (first effect image) covered by the second layer 42 are not displayed (not visible).

When the operation of the operating means 70 is detected within the switchable period while the second effect image is actually displayed, the third layer 43, the first layer 41, and the second layer 42 are arranged in the order from the front. (the foreground is the third layer 43), and the third effect video represented by the third layer 43 is actually displayed (visible) (see FIG. 13(c)). Note that the first layer 41 (first effect image) and second layer 42 (second effect image) covered by the third layer 43 are not displayed (not visible).

When the operation of the operating means 70 is detected within the switchable period while the third effect video is actually displayed, the first layer 41, the second layer 42, and the third layer 43 are arranged in the order from the front. state (the first layer 41 is in the foreground), and the state in which the first effect image represented in the first layer 41 in the foreground is actually displayed (visible) (same as the start of the switchable period) (See FIG. 13(a)).

In this way, each time the operating means 70 is operated during the switchable period, the type of effect video that is actually displayed is switched. Assuming that the actually displayed performance video is the target performance video, in this embodiment, each time the operating means 70 is operated, the first performance video → second performance video → third performance video → first performance video, etc. In this way, the target performance video will be switched. As mentioned above, when two or more types of image layers are output, it is assumed that only the effect image represented by the frontmost image layer is actually displayed, and when the operating means 70 is operated, By changing the type of the foreground image layer, the type of effect video that is actually displayed changes. Note that, since it is possible to switch the type of effect video in this way, which effect image is output has no bearing on the reliability of the target success/failure lottery result.

In addition, not only the performance video that is actually displayed, but also the performance video that is covered by the frontmost image layer and cannot be seen, progresses according to the passage of time (progression of the video switching performance (switchable period)). ). The length of each performance video is the same as the switchable period. For example, if the switchable period is 15 seconds, each of the first to third effect images will be 15 seconds. Therefore, when the actually displayed performance video is switched from one type of performance video to another type of performance video, the different type of performance video is output from a location corresponding to the operation timing of the operating means 70 (displayed from the beginning). (See Figure 14). For example, if the first effect image is switched to the second effect image 10 seconds after the start of the switchable period, the second effect image has already progressed by 10 seconds.

Note that this type of image layer control mode is just an example. For example, from "state A where three image layers are output and the first image layer is the foreground", when the operation means 70 is operated, "the output of the first image layer is stopped and the second image layer is When the operating means 70 is further operated, the output of the second image layer is stopped and the second image layer is in the foreground. It may be configured such that the state changes to a state "C" in which only three image layers are output (a state in which the third image layer is in the foreground), and then returns to state A when the operating means 70 is further operated. That is, by performing control to increase or decrease the number of image layers output from the display device 91, the type of effect video that is actually displayed may be changed.

The elements to be displayed in the display area 911 throughout the switchable period are displayed in front of the frontmost image layer of the image layers representing the effect video. As such elements, the decorative pattern 80, the changing pattern 11, the pending pattern 12, etc. can be considered. That is, the image layer representing the decorative pattern 80, the reserved pattern 12, etc. is set in front of the foremost image layer (actually displayed performance video) among the image layers representing the performance video. Therefore, no matter what kind of effect image is actually displayed, the relevant element (decorative pattern 80, fluctuating symbol 11, pending symbol 12 (however, in this embodiment, the fluctuating symbol 11 during the switchable period) (and the reserved symbols 12 are not displayed) are in a displayed state (visible state) (see FIG. 13).

The first to third effect images in this embodiment are assumed to represent viewpoints of mutually different ally characters. Specifically, the image seen from the perspective of the first character (character A) is the first effect image (see FIG. 13(a)), and the image seen from the perspective of the second character (character B) is the second effect image. This is a staged video (see FIG. 13(b)), and the video seen from the viewpoint of the third character (character C) is the third staged video (see FIG. 13(c)). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the operating means 70 is operated during the switchable period, the video that represents the viewpoint of a certain type of character changes to the video that represents the viewpoint of a different type of character. Become. In this way, each effect image is an image from the "viewpoint" of the corresponding character, so when a certain type of effect image is displayed, the character corresponding to the certain type of effect image is displayed. There isn't. That is, the first effect image is not the image in which the first character (character A) is displayed (see FIG. 13(a)), and the second effect image is not the image in which the second character (character B) is displayed (see FIG. 13(a)). (See FIG. 13(b)), and the third effect video is not a video in which the third character (character C) is displayed (see FIG. 13(c)). However, in some types of performance video, characters that do not correspond to the certain type of performance video may be displayed. That is, the first effect image is a situation in which a second character or a third character is displayed, and the second effect image is a situation in which a first character or a third character is displayed. The third effect image is a situation in which the first character and the second character are displayed. Furthermore, no matter what type of performance video is used, a situation in which an enemy character is displayed may occur.

During the switchable period, a display (switching operation display 45) indicating that the video will change by operating the operating means 70 is displayed (switching is possible regardless of which of the first to third performance videos is displayed). display) (see Figure 13). Such a display prevents the player from being unaware that it is possible to switch the effect images. Note that such switching operation display 45 may not be displayed. As a result, the switching of the effect images functions as a so-called "hidden effect" (back button effect).

In this way, the video switching performance in this embodiment allows the player to arbitrarily switch the type of performance video actually displayed on the display device 91, so the player is less likely to get bored and contributes to improving the interest of the game.

If the video switching effect is a battle effect as in this embodiment, each effect image can be made to correspond to the viewpoint of the ally character. A battle performance is a performance that makes the player feel as if he or she is fighting the enemy, and by creating it as in this embodiment, it becomes an interesting form of performance in which the player can change the viewpoint at will. Become.

Hereinafter, specific examples of improving, embodying, modifying, etc. matters related to video switching effects 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
It is assumed that there is a possibility that a specific effect image, which is any one of the plurality of types of effect images, includes an element (hereinafter referred to as a specific element T) that indicates the jackpot reliability of the target win/fail lottery result. For example, if the second effect image is set as a specific effect image and the second effect image is in a mode including the specific element T (see FIG. 15(b)), it is better not to be in a mode including the specific element T. The setting is such that the jackpot reliability is higher than in the case where the video is output except for the specific mode shown in FIG. 15(b) (not shown). That is, the specific element T is a so-called "chance up" (it may be set to ensure a jackpot). Whether or not the second performance video includes the specific element T is determined in advance based on the target success/failure lottery results.

It is assumed that the second effect video may include the specific element T during a specific period that is part of the switchable period (see FIG. 15(a)). During periods other than the specific period in the switchable period, the specific element T is not displayed even if the second effect video is actually displayed. Assuming such a configuration, the second effect image (specific effect image) is not actually displayed during the specific period, and other types of effect images (according to the above embodiment, the second effect image) are not actually displayed. If the first effect image or the third effect image) is actually displayed, it is assumed that the presence or absence of the specific element T cannot be determined. In other words, even if it is determined in advance that the second performance video includes the specific element T, the performance video that is actually displayed during the specific period (target performance video) is the first performance video (Fig. 15(c-1)) or the third effect video (see FIG. 15(c-2)), the player cannot grasp the presence or absence of the specific element T (see FIG. 15(c)). ). On the other hand, if the second performance video is actually displayed during the specific period, the player can grasp the presence or absence of the specific element T (see FIG. 15(b)).

By doing as in this example, the reliability suggestion effect of the specific element T can be enjoyed only when the specific effect video is actually displayed during the specific period, and when the other effect images are actually displayed. It is possible to create an interesting presentation form in which the effect cannot be enjoyed if the effect is displayed.

〇Specific example 2-2 (more specific example of specific example 2-1)
A setting may be made in which two or more of the plurality of types of effect images are specific effect images (which may include the specific element T). In this case, it is preferable that the specific period set for one type of specific effect video and the specific period set for another type of specific effect video do not overlap. For example, it is possible to set all of the first to third performance videos to be specific performance videos, but the first specific period set for the first performance video and the second performance video set for the second performance video may be set. The second specific period and the third specific period set in the third performance video are non-overlapping periods (see FIG. 16(a)). With such a setting, in order to enjoy the reliability suggestion from the first performance video, it is necessary that the first performance video is actually displayed during the first specific period, and the second performance video is In order to enjoy the reliability suggestion by the third specific period, it is necessary that the second production video is actually displayed during the second specific period, and in order to enjoy the reliability suggestion by the third production video, the second production video must be actually displayed during the second specific period. This is a production form that requires the third production video to be actually displayed during the period. Note that the specific element T may be different depending on the corresponding effect video. That is, the first effect image may include the first specific element in the first specific period, the second effect image may include the second specific element in the second specific period, and the third effect image may include the second specific element in the second specific period. It is assumed that a third specific element may be included in three specific periods, and the first specific element to third specific element are in different forms (different images) from each other.

Further, it is preferable that a case may occur in which a certain type of effect video includes the specific element T in one video switching effect (switchable period), but a different type of effect image does not include the specific element T. For example, the third effect image includes a specific element T (chance up) (a specific period is set), but the first effect image and the second effect image do not include the specific element T (a specific period is not set). It is assumed that a video switching effect may occur (see FIG. 16(b)). If it is decided in advance to generate a chance up, if the configuration is such that all of the multiple types of performance images include the specific element T (configuration as shown in FIG. 16(a)), the actual display will be No matter which production video it is, the presence or absence of the specific element T can be determined, which makes it uninteresting. Therefore, assuming that the same type of effect image continues to be displayed for most of the switchable period, the existence of the specific element T can be confirmed if a certain type of effect image is displayed, but a different type of specific effect image can be confirmed. It is preferable to create a situation in which the existence of the specific element T cannot be confirmed if the specific element T is displayed. A lottery may be performed every time it is decided to generate a chance up, and the type of performance video that includes the specific element T may be determined by the lottery.

〇Specific example 2-3
Although it has been explained that the video switching effect in the above embodiment is a battle effect, this is only an example. It is sufficient to prepare a plurality of types of effect images with different aspects as long as it is possible to recognize that they represent the same effect.

Further, in the case where the battle effect as in the above embodiment is a video switching effect, it is only an example that the various effect images represent the viewpoints of the ally characters. For example, it is conceivable that multiple types of enemy characters appear in a battle performance, and each performance video represents the viewpoint of the enemy character. Furthermore, it is conceivable to set each effect video to be a battle between an ally character and an enemy character captured in different directions. In this way, the effect is created to give the impression that a plurality of virtual cameras are installed to photograph the battle.

〇Specific example 2-4
It is assumed that the reliability of the target success/failure lottery result is suggested by the switching operation of the performance video during the switchable period. Specifically, the following configuration may be considered.

(B) Specific example 2-4-1
In the target performance (battle performance in the above embodiment), a switchable period may be set as explained in the above embodiment, or a switchable period may not be set. That is, the target performance (the video switching performance described in the above embodiment) (see FIGS. 17(a) and (b-1)) in which the performance video can be switched by operating the operating means 70, and the operation means 70 being operated. When a target performance in which the video cannot be switched even if the video is switched (video-switchable performance) (see Figure 17 (a) (b-2)) occurs, the case where the other occurs is better than the case where one occurs. The setting is such that the reliability of the target winning lottery results is high. By doing as in this example, a performance form is created in which the player pays attention to whether or not the performance images are switched. Furthermore, in the case of doing as in this example, since the effect image may not be switched by operating the operating means 70 (the image cannot be switched), the above-mentioned switching operation display 45 may not be displayed. It is preferable to

Note that the video switching performance and the video switching non-switchable performance are based on whether or not the performance video is switched by operating the operating means 70 during the switchable period (intermediate portion) when it is assumed that the video switching performance is a video switching performance. Unless confirmed, it is considered indistinguishable. In other words, since the player does not actually operate the operating means 70 to confirm whether or not the effect images are switched, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the image switching effect is occurring or the image switching effect is not occurring. It is not possible. In the middle part of the non-switchable effect, if it were a video switching effect, the effect image that would be displayed at the start of the switchable period (according to the above embodiment, the first effect image) ) is displayed (see FIGS. 17(a) and (b-2)). By doing this, regardless of whether a video switching effect or a non-switchable effect occurs, the image corresponding to the first effect image is displayed when the middle part is reached (Fig. 17(a) )) Therefore, unless the operation means 70 is operated to confirm whether or not the effect images are switched, it is difficult to distinguish which effect is occurring.

(b) Specific example 2-4-2
The number of performance images that can be actually displayed among the plurality of types of performance images can change each time a video switching performance is performed. For example, assuming a configuration in which three types of effect images, first to third effect images, are set as in the above embodiment, the only effect image that can be selected (switched) is the first effect image. The first pattern (which cannot be switched), the second pattern, which is two types of first effect image and second effect image, and the third pattern, which is three types, from first effect image to third effect image, may occur. (See FIG. 18(a)). Then, depending on which of the first pattern to third pattern has occurred, the jackpot reliability of the target winning/failure lottery results will differ. If the setting is such that the reliability is higher as the number of selectable performance images increases, the reliability level relationship may be set as "first pattern < second pattern < third pattern".

(B) Specific example 2-4-3
It is assumed that at least one of a plurality of types of effect images that may actually be displayed is set as a special effect image. For example, as in the above embodiment, a pattern in which the image to be actually displayed can be selected from the three types of first effect image to third effect image may be used as a normal pattern, and in addition to these three types of effect images, a special effect image may be used. The pattern in which the fourth effect image can also be selected is defined as a special pattern (see FIG. 18(b)), and the effect when the special pattern image switching effect occurs is higher than when the normal pattern image switching effect occurs. The configuration is such that the reliability of the jackpot of the target success/failure lottery result is high. By doing this, a performance form is created in which the player pays attention to whether or not the special performance video is actually displayed during the switchable period.

Note that, as in the above embodiment, if each of the first to third effected images represents the viewpoints of the first to third characters who are ally characters, they are considered special effected images. It is preferable that the fourth effect image represents the viewpoint of a fourth character (a character different from any of the first to third characters) who appears as an ally character. In both the normal pattern and the special pattern, the appearance of the fourth character as an ally character is shown before the switchable period, but in the normal pattern, an image representing the viewpoint of the fourth character is displayed. The special pattern is configured such that an image representing the viewpoint of the fourth character is displayed.

Differently from this, a configuration may be adopted in which a video representing the viewpoint of the enemy character is set as the fourth effect video.

5) Individual background mode In this embodiment, an individual background mode is used as a type of production mode (also referred to as a stage, etc.; the basic aspect of the fluctuating production is determined by the production mode) that may be set in the normal game state. is provided. Note that the individual background mode may be set in a special game state. Further, in a state where the individual background mode is set, a display including the name of the mode (for example, a display including characters such as "○○ mode") may be displayed in the display area 911 (the display (not shown).

The decorative pattern 80 displayed in the display area 911 in the individual background mode includes a main element section 80m indicating its type, and a sub-element section 80s attached to the main element section 80m (see FIG. 19(a). )reference). The main element portion 80m includes any number from "1" to "7". Items with the same numbers are decorative patterns 80 of the same type. The sub-element portion 80s represents a character in the performance. In this embodiment, different characters "A" to "G" are associated with each of "1" to "7" (in the drawings, the types of the characters are represented by "characters"). Note that the decorative pattern 80 displayed when a production mode other than the individual background mode is set may also include a main element portion 80m and a subelement portion 80s (other than drawings for explaining the individual background mode). In the drawings, the decorative pattern 80 is shown as including only "numbers").

A background image is displayed in the display area 911 as the background of the decorative pattern 80. By setting the layer representing the decorative pattern 80 closer to the layer representing the background image, the background image appears to exist as the background of the decorative pattern 80. In addition, in this embodiment, the background image is also the background of the fluctuating symbol 11 and the pending symbol 12. Background images that can be displayed in the individual background mode are divided into an individual background image 51 (see FIG. 19(b-1)) and a common background image 52 (see FIG. 19(b-2)).

The individual background images 51 are associated with each of the plurality of types of decorative patterns 80. Therefore, the number of types of individual background images 51 is the same as the number of types of decorative patterns 80 (seven types in this embodiment). In this embodiment, individual background images 51 are provided that are associated with the sub-element portions 80s of each of the plurality of types of decorative patterns 80. Specifically, seven different background images corresponding to each character, such as an individual background image A corresponding to a character A, an individual background image B corresponding to a character B, an individual background image G corresponding to a character G, etc. Seed individual background images 51 are prepared in advance (see FIG. 19(b-1)). The game machine 1 is based on an original work such as a manga or anime, and the characters A to G appear in the original work, and images suitable for each character are prepared as the corresponding individual background images 51. (It is assumed that a player who knows the original work can understand the correspondence between characters and images. For example, an image representing the birthplace of each character is used as the individual background image 51.) None of the plurality of types of individual background images 51 is displayed in a state where a production mode other than the individual background mode is set. In addition, in the drawing, each individual background image 51 is schematically shown (individual background image A is a form in which the letters "A" (represented by dotted lines) are arranged in a matrix form, and the individual background image is in a form in which letters "A" (represented by dotted lines) are arranged in a matrix form, and the individual background image is "B" '' characters (represented by dotted lines) are arranged in a matrix, as shown schematically.)

The common background image 52 (see FIG. 19(b-2)) is different in aspect from any of the plural types of individual background images 51. The common background image 52 is never displayed in a state where a production mode other than the individual background mode is set. Although there is only one type of common background image 52 in this embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which two or more types of common background images 52 are set. Note that in the drawing, the common background image 52 is shown by a dotted line.

In the changing effect in the individual background mode, the background image is controlled as follows. A state in which all of the decorative symbol groups 80g have been fluctuating since the start of the fluctuating production, that is, all of the decorative symbol groups 80g have stopped fluctuating or pseudo-stopped (it appears to the player that it has stopped, but it has completely stopped). In a state where it is not stopped (for example, a state where it is slightly swaying), the common background image 52 is displayed (see FIG. 20(a)). That is, the common background image 52 is displayed as the background of the three decorative pattern groups 80g, all of which are changing.

After that, the fluctuation of the left decorative pattern group 80gL, which is one of the three decorative pattern groups 80g (all of the three decorative pattern groups 80g include decorative patterns 80 from "1" to "7"), stops or becomes pseudo. It will stop (see FIG. 20(b)). Of the three decorative symbol groups 80g, the left decorative symbol group 80gL is the one whose variation stops or pseudo-stops first after the fluctuating presentation is started. In the present embodiment, the left decorative pattern group 80gL (decorative pattern group 80g whose variation stops first) is the "target decorative pattern group 80gT". When the variation of the target decorative pattern group 80gT stops or pseudo-stops, one decorative pattern 80 (hereinafter referred to as "target decorative pattern 80T") selected from the target decorative pattern group 80gT is shown. Since the target decorative pattern group 80gT is the left decorative pattern group 80gL, the left decorative pattern 80L displayed to the left of the center of the display area 911 is the "target decorative pattern 80T."

The background image is switched from the common background image 52 to the individual background image 51 when the target decorative pattern group 80gT stops or pseudo stops and the target decorative pattern 80T is displayed. The selected image displayed here corresponds to the decorative pattern 80 designated as the target decorative pattern 80T. For example, if the decorative pattern 80 of "3" is displayed as the target decorative pattern 80T, the individual background image C (corresponding to the character C which is the sub-element part 80s) is displayed (see FIG. 20(b)). ). That is, the type of background image (individual background image 51) to be displayed differs depending on the type of decorative pattern 80 displayed as the target decorative pattern 80T.

If a reach is not established in the fluctuating performance and it is announced that the target lottery result is a loss (so-called "do-no-miss" fluctuation), the individual background image 51 ends the fluctuating performance. It continues to be displayed until (see FIG. 20(c)). On the other hand, when a reach is established and a reach effect occurs, the individual background image 51 changes to an image corresponding to the reach effect. In other words, the individual background image 51 continues to be displayed until a predetermined effect such as a reach effect occurs or until the target changing effect ends. If the target lottery result is a loss and there is pending information stored in the storage means, the next fluctuating performance (next fluctuation) will start, and this will be common at the same time as the start of the next fluctuating performance. The background image 52 is now displayed. If the specified performance does not occur during the target fluctuating performance and it is announced that the winning lottery result is a loss, the next fluctuating performance (three groups of decorative symbols that notify the next winning lottery result) 80g variation), the switching from the individual background image 51 to the common background image 52 occurs (see FIG. 20(d)).

In this way, the individual background mode in this embodiment is interesting in that the background image (individual background image 51) corresponding to the target decorative pattern 80T selected from the target decorative pattern group 80gT is displayed. In particular, in this embodiment, since the individual background image 51 associated with the sub-element part 80s (character in this embodiment) of the decorative pattern 80 is displayed, the target decorative pattern 80T and its background are in harmony. .

Further, as in the present embodiment, by setting the decorative pattern 80 selected from the decorative pattern group 80g whose variation stops or pseudo-stops as the target decorative pattern 80T, the type of the decorative pattern 80 initially shown can be individually changed. The effect is emphasized by the background image 51.

Furthermore, by displaying the common background image 52 in a state before the target decorative pattern 80T is displayed, it is easy to understand that the common background image 52 has been switched to the individual background image 51 (target decorative pattern 80T (It is emphasized that the individual background image 51 corresponds to the individual background image 51.)

Hereinafter, specific examples in which matters related to the individual background mode 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
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the individual background images 51 corresponding to all of the plurality of types of decorative patterns 80 (the decorative patterns 80 from "1" to "7") are set, but the plurality of types of decorative patterns 80 The individual background image 51 may be set for only a part of the image. For example, although the individual background image 51 is set for the decorative pattern 80 whose number in the main element portion 80m is an "odd number" (the decorative pattern 80 of "1", "3", "5", and "7"), The configuration is such that the individual background image 51 is not set for the "even number" decorative patterns 80 (the decorative patterns 80 of "2", "4", and "6"). Hereinafter, a decorative pattern 80 with a corresponding individual background image 51 will be referred to as a specific pattern, and a decorative pattern 80 without a corresponding individual background image 51 will be referred to as a non-specific pattern.

When the specific pattern is shown as the target decorative pattern 80T, the individual background image 51 corresponding to the target decorative pattern 80T is displayed (as explained in the above embodiment) (FIG. 21). b-1)). On the other hand, when a non-specific pattern is shown as the target decorative pattern 80T, the individual background image 51 is not displayed (because the corresponding individual background image 51 does not exist, it cannot be displayed). For example, when a non-specific pattern is shown as the target decorative pattern 80T, a configuration may be considered in which the common background image 52 continues to be displayed as is (see FIG. 21(b-2)).

By doing as in this example, since whether or not the individual background image 51 is displayed is determined depending on whether the target decorative pattern 80T is a specific design or a non-specific design, the target decoration It is emphasized whether the symbol 80T is a specific symbol or a non-specific symbol.

In the case of this example, it is preferable that the specific symbol and the non-specific symbol have different effects. For example, when a reach is achieved with a specific symbol, the reliability of a jackpot is higher than when a reach is achieved with a non-specific symbol. It is conceivable to make it a thing. In addition, when a jackpot is announced for a set of three specific symbols, the expected value of the profit enjoyed by the player is greater than when a jackpot is announced for a set of three non-specific symbols. It is conceivable that the expected value of profit at the time of notification of a jackpot is different, such as: Note that "profit" here is comprehensively calculated based on the profit obtained in the jackpot game (expected value of balls played), the probability that the game will shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player after the jackpot game ends, etc. shall be taken as a thing. By doing so, depending on whether or not the individual background image 51 is displayed, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the decorative pattern 80 (specific pattern) that is of high value to the player is shown as the target decorative pattern 80T. The gameplay is realized.

〇Specific example 3-2
A configuration may be adopted in which two or more types of decorative patterns 80 are associated with individual background images 51 having the same aspect. For example, it is assumed that the decorative pattern 80 whose main element portion 80m is "3" and the decorative pattern 80 whose main element part 80m is "7" are associated with individual background images 51 having the same aspect. In this case, when the decorative pattern 80 of "3" is shown as the target decorative pattern 80T (see FIG. 22(a)), and when the decorative pattern 80 of "7" is shown as the target decorative pattern 80T ( In either case (see FIG. 22(b)), the individual background image 51 in the same manner will be displayed.

In addition, when setting it as such a structure, the character of the sub-element part 80s of the decorative pattern 80 of "3" and the character of the sub-element part 80s of the decorative pattern 80 of "7" are the same character (in the drawing) is shown as character good). As a result, whether the decorative pattern 80 of "3" is shown as the target decorative pattern 80T or the decorative pattern 80 of "7" is shown as the target decorative pattern 80T, it corresponds to the character. An individual background image 51 will be displayed.

〇Specific example 3-3
Although it has been explained that the target decorative pattern group 80gT in the above embodiment is one in which the fluctuation stops or pseudo-stops, other decorative pattern groups 80g may be used as the target decorative pattern group 80gT. For example, among the plurality of decorative pattern groups 80g, the one whose fluctuation stops or pseudo-stops last may be the target decorative pattern group 80gT. However, as in the above embodiment, by setting the decorative pattern group 80g whose fluctuation first stops or pseudo-stops as the target decorative pattern group 80gT, the time period during which the individual background image 51 corresponding to the target decorative pattern 80T is displayed is It has the advantage of being long. In other words, the individual background image 51 is once erased when a predetermined effect occurs or the next change starts, but in order to extend the time that the individual background image 51 is displayed, it is necessary to first It is preferable that the object decorative pattern group 80gT is one in which the movement stops or pseudo-stops, and the individual background image 51 is displayed when the variation of the object decorative pattern group 80gT stops or pseudo-stops.

〇Specific example 3-4
In the above embodiment, when the left decorative pattern group 80gL is the target decorative pattern group 80gT, that is, when the left decorative pattern 80L selected from the left decorative pattern group 80gL is displayed, the corresponding individual background image 51 is displayed. Although it has been explained that the middle decorative pattern group 80gC and the right decorative pattern group 80gR may be the target decorative pattern group 80gT.

In particular, when the medium decorative pattern group 80gC is the target decorative pattern group 80gT (see FIG. 23), the medium decorative pattern 80C is displayed at the most conspicuous position (center side of the display area 911) among the three decorative patterns 80. Since the individual background image 51 corresponding to is displayed, the most conspicuous decorative pattern 80 and the background image are linked (see FIG. 23(c)). However, if the fluctuation of the medium decorative pattern group 80gC is made to stop or pseudo-stop at the end, the period during which the individual background image 51 is displayed will be significantly shortened, so it is necessary to prevent the fluctuation from stopping or pseudo-stopping at the end. (If there are three decorative pattern groups 80g, it is preferable to stop at the first or second position. The example shown in FIG. 23 is an example where it stops at the second position.)

〇Specific example 3-5
The decorative pattern group 80g, which is the target decorative pattern group 80gT, may be configured to change each time (every time it changes). In other words, in one variation, the individual background image 51 corresponding to the left decorative pattern 80L, which is indicated by the stop or pseudo-stop of the variation in the left decorative pattern group 80gL, is displayed, and in the next variation, the variation in the right decorative pattern group 80gR is displayed. The individual background image 51 corresponding to the right decorative pattern 80R, which is indicated by stopping or pseudo-stopping, is displayed, and furthermore, in the subsequent variation, the variation of the middle decorative pattern group 80gC is indicated by stopping or pseudo-stopping. It is assumed that a flow presentation mode in which the individual background image 51 corresponding to the medium decorative pattern 80C is displayed may also occur.

6) 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 game state setting means for setting a normal gaming state and a special gaming state more advantageous to a player than the normal gaming state as a gaming state in which a game is played with the aim of winning the lottery result, and the special gaming state is set. display means for displaying a time image showing the actual time required for the special game period including the period in which the player is in the state of The specific effect is started with the time image that changes over time being displayed, and while the specific effect is being executed, the time image changes from a normal mode to a special mode. A gaming machine characterized in that when the mode changes, the probability that the specific performance will lead to the advantageous outcome increases.
According to the gaming machine described above, an interesting gaming experience is realized in which a time image showing the passage of time is used to suggest the outcome (advantageous outcome) of a specific performance.

・Means 1-2
The specific performance is a performance in which an ally character, which is a player's character, and an enemy character fight, and when one of the ally character and the enemy character attacks the other, the time image is set in the normal mode. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, characterized in that there is a possibility of changing from the above to the special mode.
By doing this, the time image changes from a normal mode to a special mode in response to the character's "attack".

・Means 1-3
During the specific effect, an image displacement effect may occur in which the image displayed on the display device appears to be shifted relative to the display area of the display device, and when the image displacement effect occurs, The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein the time image may change from the normal mode to the special mode.
An image displacement effect that makes it appear as if the image has shifted can be said to be an effect that makes the player feel as if a "shock" has occurred. By doing as described above, a presentation form is created in which the temporal image appears to change from a normal mode to a special mode due to the "impact".

・Means 1-4
Means characterized in that during the specific performance, an effect image acting on the time image in the normal mode is displayed on the display device, and then the time image may change to the special mode. The gaming machine described in 1-1.
By doing this, as a result of the effect image acting on the time image, the time image changes from the normal mode to the special mode, which is an easy-to-understand presentation form.

・Means 1-5
During the specific performance, a cover image that covers the time image in the normal mode may be displayed on the display device, and when the cover image is erased, the displayed time image is in the special mode. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, characterized in that there is a possibility.
By doing this, as a result of the time image being covered by the covering image, the time image changes from the normal mode to the special mode, which is an easy-to-understand presentation form.

・Means 1-6
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to means 1-5, wherein the time image of the special aspect includes an element that cannot be read.
By doing this, the display device (virtual display) that displays the time image is created to look as if it is broken.

・Means 1-7
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to means 1-6, wherein when the time image is in the special mode, it is determined that the specific performance will lead to the advantageous outcome.
The change of the time image into a special mode can be used as an effect to determine an advantageous outcome.

・Means 2-1
An operating means that can be operated by a player, and a display device that is triggered by the operation of the operating means as a performance that constitutes a fluctuating performance from when the decorative pattern starts changing until it stops in a manner that shows the winning/failure lottery result. 1. A gaming machine comprising: effect execution means for executing a video switching effect including a switchable period during which the type of effect image displayed on the game machine can be switched.
The video switching effect that can be executed by the gaming machine is less likely to get boring because the effect image can be changed during the switchable period.

・Means 2-2
During the switchable period, two or more types of effect images represented by different image layers may be output to the display device, and among the two or more types of effect images, the frontmost image layer may be output. Although the effect image to be expressed is actually displayed, the effect image expressed in other image layers is not displayed, and the effect image is displayed in the foreground image layer as a result of the operation of the operation means. The gaming machine according to means 2-1, wherein the type of the effect image to be displayed changes.
By doing this, the switching of the performance images can be done smoothly.

・Means 2-3
The specific effect video, which is at least one of the plurality of types of effect images, is such that a different type of effect image from the specific effect image is displayed during a specific period that is a part of the switchable period. The gaming machine according to means 2-1 or 2-2, characterized in that the game machine may include a specific element that indicates the probability that the lottery result will be a win, which is impossible to grasp if the result is a win. .
By doing this, if a certain type of staged video (specific staged video) is displayed during a specific period, you can enjoy the reliability suggestion effect of the specific element, but if a different staged video is displayed, It is possible to create an interesting performance form in which the reliability suggesting effect cannot be enjoyed.

・Means 2-4
The video switching production is a production in which an ally character, which is the player's character, and an enemy character fight, and a plurality of types of characters appear as the ally characters, and the operation of the operating means during the switchable period is a production in which an ally character, which is a player's character, and an enemy character fight. Means 2-1 to 2 are characterized in that, triggered by this, the effected image representing the viewpoint of one kind of the ally character changes to the effected image representing the viewpoint of the ally character of another type. -3. The gaming machine described in any of 3.
By doing so, the player can enjoy the battle with the enemy character from the viewpoint of his/her favorite ally character.

・Means 3-1
A gaming machine in which a winning/failure lottery result is announced based on a combination of decorative symbols selected from each of two or more groups of decorative symbols including a plurality of types of fluctuating decorative symbols and displayed on a display device, the gaming machine comprising: , a background image that is the background of the decorative pattern is displayed, one of the two or more decorative pattern groups is a target decorative pattern group, and the target is the decorative pattern selected from the target decorative pattern group. A gaming machine characterized in that an individual background mode is provided in which the individual background image, which is the type of background image associated with a decorative pattern, is displayed.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to perform an interesting performance in which the background image becomes a mode corresponding to that shown as the target decorative pattern (becomes an individual background image).

・Means 3-2
The decorative pattern includes a main element indicating its type and a subelement associated with the main element, and the individual background image is associated with the subelement of the target decorative pattern. The gaming machine according to means 3-1, characterized in that:
By doing so, it is possible to perform an effect in which the sub-element part of the decorative pattern and the background image (individual background image) are linked.

・Means 3-3
Means 3-1 or 3-2, characterized in that the target decorative pattern is selected from among the two or more decorative pattern groups whose variation stops or pseudo-stops first. The game machine described.
By doing this, the decorative pattern (target decorative pattern) whose fluctuation is initially shown to be stopped or pseudo-stopped is emphasized by the background image (individual background image).

・Means 3-4
A common background image different in aspect from any of the individual background images is set as the background image, and the common background image is displayed in a state before the individual background image is displayed in the individual background mode. The gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-3, characterized in that:
In this way, by displaying the common background image before the individual background image is displayed, it is emphasized that the individual background image corresponding to the target decorative pattern is displayed.

・Means 3-5
After the individual background image is displayed, if a predetermined effect does not occur and it is reported that the winning lottery result is a loss, the variation of the decorative pattern group that notifies the new winning lottery result starts. The gaming machine according to means 3-4, wherein the individual background image is switched to the common background image when the individual background image is displayed.
By doing this, the common background image changes to the individual background image every time a predetermined effect does not occur, so it is emphasized that the individual background image corresponding to the target decorative pattern is displayed. Ru.

1 Gaming machine 11 Fluctuation symbols 12 Pending symbols 21 Jackpot area 22 Small win area 221 Privilege area 30 Time image 30n Normal mode 30s Special mode 33 Standard image 35 Effect image (351 first effect image 352 second effect image)
36 Covering image (361 first covering image 362 second covering image)
39 Return image 41 First layer (first production video)
42 Second layer (second production video)
43 Third layer (third production video)
45 Switching operation display T Specific element 51 Individual background image 52 Common background image 70 Operating means 80 Decorative pattern 80gT Target decorative pattern group 80T Target decorative pattern 80m Main element portion 80s Sub-element portion 91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (2)

an operation means that can be operated by a player;
The type of performance video displayed on the display device is switched in response to the operation of the operating means as a performance that constitutes a fluctuating performance from when the decorative pattern starts to fluctuate until it stops in a manner showing the winning/failure lottery result. a performance execution means for performing a video switching performance;
Equipped with
While the video switching effect is being executed, two or more types of effect images represented by different image layers may be output to the display device, and the two or more types of effect images may be outputted to the display device. When being output to a display device, the effect image represented in the foreground image layer is actually displayed, but the effect image represented in other image layers is not displayed.
The type of effect image displayed in the foreground image layer changes in response to the operation of the operation means,
The specific effect video, which is a type of the effect image, is a type of effect image that is different from the specific effect image when the effect image is displayed at a specific time when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the video switching effect. A gaming machine characterized in that the game machine may include a specific element that is impossible to grasp and that indicates the probability that a winning lottery result will be a winning result . An operation means that can be operated by a player;
The type of performance video displayed on the display device is switched in response to the operation of the operating means as a performance that constitutes a fluctuating performance from when the decorative pattern starts to fluctuate until it stops in a manner showing the winning/failure lottery result. a performance execution means for performing a video switching performance;
Equipped with
The video switching production is a production in which an ally character, which is the player's character, and an enemy character fight, and a plurality of types of characters appear as the ally characters,
The gaming machine is characterized in that, triggered by an operation of the operating means, the performance video that represents the viewpoint of one type of the ally character changes to the performance video that represents the viewpoint of the ally character of another type. .

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