JP7418843B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine capable of performing an effect in which a three-dimensional image is displayed is known (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2019-150488 Publication

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can perform interesting effects using three-dimensional images.

A gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, includes a first display device that displays a three-dimensional image that appears three-dimensional to a player, and a first display device that is provided in front of the first display device, and that displays an image. a second display device that is a transmissive display device in which a region that is not displayed is transparent; and a first image that is the three-dimensional image is displayed on the first display device, and at least a portion of the first image is The present invention is characterized by comprising a rendering execution means for executing a superimposed image rendering for displaying overlapping second images on the second display device.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to perform interesting effects using three-dimensional images.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure showing a decorative pattern and a reserved pattern displayed in a display area. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing the positional relationship between a main display device and a transmissive display device. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a flow of an initial confirmation operation. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a first step (transmissive display device confirmation step). It is a figure for explaining the second process (movable device confirmation process). It is a figure for explaining the third process (illumination device confirmation process). (a) is a diagram for explaining a method of selecting a target device to perform a confirmation operation using the selection means (cross key), and (b) is a diagram showing a case where a transmissive display device is displayed as an example of the target device. FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining control of a confirmation operation using a selection means in an initial selectable state (a) and an active selectable state (b). FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-2. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-5. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-6. FIG. It is a figure for explaining the mode of a pending symbol and the mode of a transparent image (correspondence between a special mode and a transparent image). It is a figure showing an example of correspondence production. It is a diagram showing an example of a non-compatible performance (an example in which a compatible performance occurs after a pending change performance occurs). FIG. 7 is a diagram (part 1) for explaining specific example 2-4. FIG. 4 is a diagram (part 2) for explaining specific example 2-4. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-5. (a) shows the state in which the superimposed image is displayed (superimposed image effect), (b-1) shows the first image displayed on the main display device, and (b-2) shows the state in which the superimposed image is displayed on the transmissive display device. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a second image (a diagram hypothetically illustrating a state in which the main display device and the transmissive display device each exist independently); FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-1. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-3. (a) A diagram for explaining a candidate for a specific performance (candidate specific performance), and (b) a diagram for explaining a jackpot ending and a losing ending of the specific performance. It is a diagram for explaining the performance status (change condition of the performance status). FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-1. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-2. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-4. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-5.

1) Basic configuration of gaming machine Hereinafter, one embodiment of a gaming machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. Note that in the following description, 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 includes a display device (sometimes referred to as the main display device 10 to distinguish it from the transmissive display device 20 described later. In this embodiment, it is a liquid crystal display device), a starting area 904, a big prize area 906, There is an exit etc. The display area of the main display device 10 (sometimes referred to as the main display area 11 to distinguish it from the display area (transparent display area 21) of the transmissive display device 20 described later) is displayed through an opening 901 formed in the game board 90. It is a visible part. 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 or the big winning area 906, 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.

The jackpot lottery is executed by a win/fail lottery means provided on a control board (not shown) triggered by the landing of a game ball in the starting area 904. In this embodiment, as the starting area 904, a first starting area 904a (so-called "special figure 1" starting area) and a second starting area 904b (so-called "special figure 2" starting area) are provided. When a game ball lands in the starting area 904, a numerical value (win/fail lottery information) is obtained from a random number source, and if the numerical value is the same as a predetermined jackpot value, it is a jackpot, and if different, it is a miss. becomes. In this embodiment, the notification of the winning lottery results will start in the order in which the numerical values are acquired (so-called fluctuations will start), but the newly acquired winning lottery information will be displayed as pending information on the control board (not shown). The information is stored in the storage means provided in the. The fact that the reservation information is stored in the storage means is displayed as a reservation symbol 70. In other words, the pending symbol 70 indicates the existence of winning lottery information for which notification of the corresponding winning lottery result has not been completed.

In the present embodiment, the pending symbol 70 is a fluctuating performance that notifies the winning lottery result (a so-called performance from the start of fluctuation of the decorative symbol 80 (decorative symbol group 80g) until it completely stops at the combination indicating the winning lottery result, so-called The fluctuating pending symbol 71 corresponds to the win/fail lottery information (hereinafter sometimes referred to as fluctuating pending information) for which the notification of the winning/failure lottery result has not been completed although the performance for one fluctuating part has been started. (symbols indicating the existence of so-called "relevant fluctuation pending") and winning/losing lottery information (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "pre-fluctuation pending information") that corresponds to the winning/losing lottery information for which the fluctuating performance that informs the winning/losing lottery results has not started (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "pre-fluctuation pending information") A pending symbol 72 is displayed (see FIG. 2). In this embodiment, the basic form of the pending symbol 71 during fluctuation and the pending symbol 72 before fluctuation is the same. The basic forms of the pending symbols 71 during fluctuation and the pending symbols 72 before fluctuation may be completely different. Moreover, it is good also as a structure in which the pending symbol 71 during fluctuation is not displayed. It should be noted that the order in which notification of the winning/failure lottery results corresponding to the pre-change pending symbols 72 is completed (so-called pending "order of consumption") is earlier as the symbols are located on the right.

An upper limit is determined for the maximum number of stored pre-change pending information. In this embodiment, the maximum number of stored pieces of the first pre-variation reservation information (special figure 1 reservation) obtained by winning in the first starting area 904a is four, and by winning in the second starting area 904b. The maximum number of stored pieces of second pre-variation reservation information (special figure 2 reservation) that can be obtained is four. Therefore, regarding the reserved symbol 70 corresponding to one of the special symbols 1 and 2, one pending symbol 71 during fluctuation and up to four pending symbols 72 before fluctuation may be displayed (see FIG. 2). .

In this embodiment, similar to known gaming machines, the winning/failing lottery results are notified to the player by a combination of decorative symbols 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the main display area 11 of the main display device 10. 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 jackpot has been won, the combination of the decorative symbols 80 selected and stopped from each decorative symbol group 80g is a predetermined combination (for example, a set of three of the same decorative symbols 80). If it is a loss, another combination (other than the combination that results in a jackpot) will be used. The decorative pattern 80 may be a combination of numbers, characters, and the like.

In this embodiment, a normal gaming state and a special gaming state are set as the gaming states. The special gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is a low probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and is a low base state (low probability, no time saving) in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the starting area 904. As the special game state, a first special game state and a second special game state are set. The first special gaming state is a high probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is high, and is also a high base state (high probability and short time) in which a game ball is likely to land in the starting area 904. The second special gaming state is a low probability gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and is a high base state (low probability and short time) in which a game ball is likely to enter the starting area 904. In the normal gaming state, the player fires a game ball aiming at the first starting area 904a. In this embodiment, so-called "left-handed hitting" is performed. In the special game state, a game ball is fired aiming at the second starting area 904b. In this embodiment, so-called "right-handed hitting" is performed. The special game state is a state in which it is easy to win the opening lottery for the second starting area 904b triggered by a game ball entering the normal starting area 905, so it is relatively easy for the game ball to enter the second starting area 904b. Win a prize.

The specifications of the gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment are as follows. The jackpot probability in the low probability gaming state is approximately 1/319. The jackpot probability in the high probability gaming state (first special gaming state) is approximately 1/60. The first jackpot (probable jackpot) and the second jackpot (normal jackpot) are set as jackpots. If the player wins the first jackpot, after the jackpot game ends, the game shifts to the first special game state. If the second jackpot is won, the second special game state is entered after the jackpot game ends. The first special gaming state continues until the next jackpot. The second special game state continues until the winning/failure lottery results are lost 100 times in a row (the low probability/time saving state ends at "100 times"). The ratio of the first jackpot to all jackpots (so-called variable probability ratio) is 65% (both the special drawing 1 lottery and the special drawing 2 lottery are 65%). That is, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called fixed variable loop machine with a fixed variable continuation rate of 65%. If you take into account the probability of winning the second jackpot in the special gaming state and winning the jackpot in the second special gaming state (100 low-probability drawings) (so-called (time-saving) pullback), the special gaming state is about 74%. Loop with. In other words, the so-called consecutive chance probability is about 74%. Note that these specifications are just an example. For example, it may be a so-called ST type specification in which a high probability gaming state (a state with high probability and time saving) continues for a predetermined number of consecutive times until the game loses.

2) Transmissive Display Device The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a transmissive display device 20 in addition to the main display device 10 (see FIGS. 1 and 3). The transmissive display device 20 has a display area (hereinafter referred to as the transmissive display area 21) in which an image is not displayed in a transparent area (in this embodiment, it is colorless and transparent, but also includes translucent). be. More specifically, the light transmittance is higher in the area where no image is displayed than in the area where the image is displayed. Note that the part where the image is displayed is also basically semitransparent (not completely opaque), but the transmittance varies depending on the color of the image.

The transmissive display device 20 in this embodiment is a so-called illumination panel. Since the illumination panel itself is well known, a detailed explanation of its structure etc. will be omitted, but a light emitting body (generally an LED is used) disposed on the side surface of the light guide plate 20a (for example, an acrylic plate) will be described below. The light emitted in the plane direction from the light emitting body (sometimes referred to as the image light emitting body 20b to distinguish it from other light emitting bodies) (see FIG. 3) is reflected by the unevenness formed on the light guide plate 20a. This means that the player can visually recognize the image as an image. Therefore, the number of images that the transmissive display device 20 can display is limited. The transmissive display device 20 in this embodiment is capable of displaying a plurality of types of images (however, this does not negate a configuration in which only one type of image can be displayed). For example, by preparing a corresponding unit for each image (a unit composed of a light guide plate 20a and an image light emitting body) and stacking the units, the transmissive display device 20 capable of displaying multiple types of images is configured. (However, in FIG. 3, only one unit is shown to make the diagram easier to understand). Although an effect of displaying images on the transparent display device 20 may be performed as an effect that constitutes the fluctuating effect, different types of images are not displayed at the same time. In other words, the different types of images displayed on the transmissive display device 20 can be distinguished by whether or not they occur at the same time as effects.

The transmissive display device 20 (transmissive display area 21) is located in front of the main display device 10 (main display area 11), and is provided so that at least a portion thereof overlaps in the front-rear direction (see FIG. 3). More specifically, at least a portion of each of the plurality of types of images that can be displayed by the transmissive display device 20 overlaps with the main display area 11 . Therefore, it is also possible to perform an effect that combines the image displayed on the main display device 10 and the image displayed on the transmissive display device 20.

In some drawings, the main display device 10 (main display area 11) and the images displayed thereon are shown by solid lines, and the transmissive display device 20 (transparent display area 21) and the images displayed therein are shown by dotted lines. , so that the two can be distinguished.

3) Confirmation Operation A gaming machine is composed of various devices, and the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can perform a confirmation operation to confirm whether the device operates normally. Equipped with a function (confirmation operation execution means). This function is basically used by the gaming parlor side (gaming parlor staff). Further, this function is usually not used while the fluctuating effect is being executed. The setting may be such that the confirmation operation is not executed while the fluctuating effect is being executed.

3-1) Initial confirmation operation The confirmation operation is executed at least when the gaming machine 1 is powered on (ON). The confirmation operation executed when the power is turned on is called the initial confirmation operation, and the state where the initial confirmation operation is not completed is called the initial confirmation operation incomplete state (on the contrary, the state where the initial confirmation operation is completed is called the initial confirmation operation). This state is also referred to as the "operation completion state". By performing such an initial check operation, the game store clerk can automatically check whether each game machine operates normally before opening the store.

The initial confirmation operation (see FIG. 4) includes multiple steps. In this embodiment, the process is roughly divided into a first process (transmissive display device confirmation process), a second process (movable device confirmation process), and a third process (illumination device confirmation process). Note that the initial confirmation operation in this embodiment is basically automatically executed in the order of the first process → second process → third process, but unless specifically explained below, the It is assumed that the order of the steps can be changed. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the initial confirmation operation including the first to third steps is executed in the state where the initial confirmation operation is not completed when the selection confirmation operation described later is not performed.

The first step (see FIG. 5) is a step for confirming whether the transmissive display device 20 (illumination panel) operates normally. In the first step, a plurality of types of images that can be displayed by the transmissive display device 20 are sequentially displayed. Since the transmissive display device 20 displays an image using the image light emitter 20b that it has, the first step can be said to be a step of driving the image light emitter 20b that the transmissive display device 20 has. . In this embodiment, one type of image and another type of image are not displayed at the same time, so that it is possible to check whether each image is displayed correctly. There is. That is, after a certain type of image is displayed, the certain type of image is erased, and then a different type of image (the next image) is displayed. The image light emitter 20b that is turned on when displaying a certain type of image is a part of all the image light emitters 20b that the transmissive display device 20 has, so all images are displayed at once in the first step. The light-emitting bodies 20b for images are not turned on (some of the light-emitting bodies 20b for images corresponding to various images are turned on in order). Therefore, a temporary increase in power consumption in the first step is also prevented. The first step ends when the image set last in the display order is erased. Note that, at least in the first step, images that have the same shape but different colors are considered to be the same type of images. When a certain type of image (an image of a certain shape) is displayed, it is preferable to change its color over time so that it can be checked whether the image of each color is displayed normally.

The second step (see FIG. 6) is to check whether one or more movable devices (in FIG. 6, only one movable device (movable body 28) is schematically shown) operates normally. This is a process for The movable device has a movable body 28 (so-called movable accessory) that moves within a predetermined range. In the second step, the movable device is driven to move the movable body 28 within a predetermined range. If a plurality of target movable devices (movable bodies 28) are provided, it is preferable to drive the movable devices one by one in order. However, as long as the movable bodies 28 do not interfere with each other, all the movable bodies 28 may be operated at the same time. The second step ends when all the movable bodies 28 to be checked operate.

In the third step (see FIG. 7), one or more illumination devices (in FIG. 7, only some of the illumination devices (light emitters) are schematically shown) operate normally. This is a process to confirm whether The illumination device is a device for driving various illuminations provided in the gaming machine 1 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the illumination light emitter 29 to distinguish it from the image light emitter 20b). Here, the illuminating light emitter 29 is different from the light emitter (the image light emitter 20b) of the transmissive display device 20. That is, the image light emitter 20b is not included in the illuminating light emitter 29 that is turned on in the third step. The illuminating light emitter 29 may be provided anywhere. It may be outside the gaming machine 1 (a position that the player can touch) or within the gaming area 902 (a position that the player cannot touch). In this embodiment, the target illumination light emitters 29 are turned on at once (all are turned on at the same time). This can shorten the confirmation time. If the illuminating light emitter 29 is capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors, it is preferable to change the color over time so that it can be confirmed whether each color is emitted normally. The third step is completed when the target illuminating light emitter 29 is turned on and then turned off. Note that the plurality of target illuminating light emitters 29 may be divided into two or more groups, and each set of illuminating light emitters 29 may be turned on in turn.

Note that in this embodiment, the light emitter provided on the movable body 28 is turned on in the third step (see FIG. 7). That is, in the initial confirmation operation, the light emitters provided on the movable body 28 are also treated as the illuminating light emitters 29 (lighting of the light emitters other than the image light emitter 20b is confirmed in the third step). However, the light emitting body provided on the movable body 28 may be checked together with the operation of the movable body 28 in the second step. If the movable body 28 is designed to be difficult to see if the movable body 28 remains in its original position, the light emitting body provided on the movable body 28 may be difficult to see when the movable body 28 is moved in the second step. What is necessary is just to light up the light-emitting body provided in 28.

As described above, in this embodiment, the first step for checking the transmissive display device 20 and the third step for checking the illumination device are separate steps, and the image light emitting body 20b and the illumination light emitting device are separated. This prevents the bodies 29 from being lit at the same time. The image light-emitting body 20b of the transmissive display device 20 is still a "light-emitting body" (illumination), so the confirmation operation is performed as a type of illumination device (transmission is performed in the illumination device confirmation process). (confirmation of the mold display device 20) is normally performed. However, if the image light emitter 20b of the transmissive display device 20 and the illumination light emitter 29 of the illumination device are turned on at the same time, the power consumption during the period will increase (the limit will be exceeded). Therefore, the first step for checking the transmissive display device 20 and the third step for checking the illumination device are separate steps. That is, even though the transmissive display device 20 (illumination panel) displays images, the number of images that can be displayed is limited (unlike the main display device 10, which can display an infinite number of images). ), since it is controlled by ON/OFF of the image light emitter 20b, it should normally be treated in the same way as the illumination light emitter 29, but in order to suppress a temporary increase in power consumption, an initial check is performed. In operation, the image light emitter 20b and the illuminating light emitter 29 are operated in separate steps.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first step for checking the transmissive display device 20 is a separate step from the second step for checking the movable device. If the image light emitter 20b is made to emit light while the movable device is being driven, the power consumption during that period may increase. The process is also separate.

In the first to third steps of the initial confirmation operation, the main display device 10 is controlled as follows. In the first step (see FIG. 5), a single color image M is displayed on the main display device 10. In this embodiment, a solid black image (indicated by hatching in the drawings) is displayed in the entire main display area 11. Note that the single-color image M also includes a mode in which small characters or the like are displayed in the main display area 11. In other words, if it objectively (from the perspective of the person checking the operation (gaming store clerk)) looks like an image that is "solidly painted" in a single color, it is included in the single-color image M.

In the first step, a solid black image may actually be displayed on the main display device 10 (output ON), or the main display device 10 may be left OFF so that the main display area 11 is completely black. (In this way, being in a solid black state because it is OFF is also included in (display of) a "single color image"). In this embodiment, the main display device 10 is turned off in the first step.

As described above, since the transmissive display device 20 is provided in front of the main display device 10, the main display area 11 functions like a “background” for the image displayed on the transmissive display device 20. It turns out. Since the first step is a step of checking whether the image displayed on the transmissive display device 20 is normal, it is preferable to create a situation in which the image is easily visible. Therefore, in the first step in this embodiment, a single color image M is displayed in the main display area 11 so as not to impede the visibility of the image displayed on the transmissive display device 20.

Furthermore, since the main display area 11 is a "background", the image displayed on the transmissive display device 20 is easier to see if the "background" is made as dark as possible. Therefore, it can be said that it is better to make the single color image M "black" as in this embodiment.

As described above, in this embodiment, while the first step (transmissive display device confirmation step) is being executed, the main display device 10 remains OFF (the main display device 10 remains OFF). By doing so, the "background" of the image on the transmissive display device 20 is made solid black). That is, after the gaming machine 1 is powered on, the main display device 10 remains OFF until at least the first step is completed. The reason why the confirmation process of the transmissive display device 20 is the first step in the initial confirmation operation is that when confirming the image displayed on the transmissive display device 20, it is preferable that the “background” is solid black. This is because simply by delaying the timing at which the transmissive display device 20 is turned on by a predetermined period of time after the gaming machine 1 is powered on, a state in which the "background" is solid black can be created.

During at least a part of the period when the second step and the third step are executed, a predetermined inspection image K (confirmation image ) is displayed (see Figure 7). Thereby, it is possible to check whether the main display device 10 is normal. In other words, at least part of the period during which the second step and the third step are executed is also a confirmation step for the main display device 10. The inspection image K may have any specific form. It is conceivable to include a display that allows the user to understand that the test is in progress (for example, characters such as "inspection in progress", "in confirmation", and "in preparation").

However, the movable body 28 that is displaced in the second step overlaps the main display area 11, making it difficult to see the image displayed on the main display device 10 (a state like that shown in FIG. 6(b) occurs). If so, the inspection image K can be displayed (with the movable body 28 in the original position) at least during the period when the third step (illumination device confirmation step) is being executed. preferable. In this embodiment, since the main display device 10 is turned off while the first step is being executed, the main display device 10 is turned off until the second step is completed (see FIG. 5, (See Figure 6). In other words, the main display device 10 is turned off (the single-color image M is displayed) from when the power is turned on to the gaming machine 1 until at least the first step and the second step are completed, and the The main display device 10 is turned on at the same time as the start of or during the third step, and the test image K is displayed in the main display area 11 (see FIG. 7). In other words, the third step is a step of checking the illumination device and the main display device 10.

3-2) Selection Confirmation Operation In this embodiment, it is also possible to select multiple types of target devices (target devices) on which confirmation operations are actually performed. The target devices are the transmissive display device 20, the movable device, and the illumination device. This means that it is possible to selectively execute a confirmation operation corresponding to any of the first to third steps of the initial confirmation operation. As described above, in this embodiment, the confirmation operation of the main display device 10 is executed together with the confirmation operation of the illumination device, so when the illumination device is selected as the target device, the confirmation operation of the main display device 10 is executed. Actions will also be performed. However, the setting may be such that the illumination device and the main display device 10 can be selected separately.

Any selection means may be used to select the target device for performing the confirmation operation. In this embodiment, a target device is selected using a cross key 32 (see FIGS. 1 and 8), which is a type of operation means 30 provided on the gaming machine 1. Note that the cross key 32 is used by the player to adjust the volume and light intensity (used for so-called user customization), and to prompt the player to operate as part of a fluctuating performance. It is located in a position where it can be operated by a person. Normally, operating means 30 used for various effects, user customization, etc., such as the cross key 32 and effect buttons 31, are provided at positions that can be operated by the player, but in this embodiment, By making these operating means 30 also function (also serve) as a selection means, there is an advantage that there is no need to separately provide an operating means 30 (a "dedicated" operating means) for selecting a target device for confirmation operation. .

A state in which the selection means can select a target device to perform a confirmation operation is defined as a selectable state. In the selectable state, when the "down" side of the cross key 32 is operated, the confirmation operation of the transparent display device 20 (the same operation as the first step of the initial confirmation operation described above) is performed, but when the "left" side is operated, the confirmation operation of the transparent display device 20 is performed. is the confirmation operation of the movable device (the same operation as the second step of the initial confirmation operation described above), but when the “right” is operated, the confirmation operation of the illumination device (main display device 10) (the same operation as the second step of the initial confirmation operation described above) is performed. The same operation as the third step) will be executed (see FIG. 8(a). FIG. 8(b) shows that the transparent type An example in which a confirmation operation of the display device 20 is executed is shown). In order to make it easier to understand the relationship between the operation mode of the cross key 32 and the target device, the above correspondence may be displayed in the main display area 11 in a selectable state.

The selectable state in this embodiment can be broadly divided into two: an initial selectable state (see FIG. 9(a)) and an active selectable state (see FIG. 9(b)). The initial selectable state is a state that occurs after the gaming machine 1 is powered on. In other words, during a certain period after turning on the power to the gaming machine 1 (FIG. 9(a) "S1"), there is a selection acceptance period (FIG. 9(a) "S2") during which the target device to perform the confirmation operation can be selected. ”). The initial confirmation operation including the first to third steps described above is started after the power is turned on and after the selection reception period has elapsed without any selection by the selection means. Normally, the power to the gaming machine 1 is turned on by the gaming parlor, so the initial selectable state can basically be said to be a state that can occur before business hours.

If the target device is selected by the selection means (FIG. 9(a) "S4: Yes") before the selection acceptance period ends (FIG. 9(a) "S3: No"), the selected device The confirmation operation is executed (FIG. 9(a) "S5"). For example, if the "down" button on the cross key 32 is operated during the selection reception period, the confirmation operation of the transmissive display device 20 is executed. When the target device selected by the selection means is performing the confirmation operation, it is not possible to cause other target devices to perform the confirmation operation (selection by the selection means). In other words, while a certain target device is performing a confirmation operation, the selection by the selection means is invalidated even during the selection acceptance period. This prevents two or more target devices from performing confirmation operations at the same time. After the confirmation operation of the target device is completed, the selection acceptance period starts again (FIG. 9(a) "S2"), and if the target device is selected by the selection means during the selection acceptance period, the target device is selected. The confirmation operation is executed (FIG. 9(a) "S2" to "S5"). By doing so, it is possible to first perform a confirmation operation on a target device that is particularly desired to be confirmed (desired to be confirmed preferentially). Furthermore, since the confirmation operation is triggered by the timing of the operator checking (the selection of the target device using the selection means), the frequency of overlooking the confirmation operation is reduced.

In addition, in this embodiment, after the power is turned on, the target device that has performed the confirmation operation by selecting the selection means is configured to be able to perform the confirmation operation again by selecting the selection means (it is possible to repeatedly perform the confirmation operation by selection). possible configuration). As a result, even if a confirmation operation is missed for a target device that has been selectively subjected to a check operation, the same target device can be subjected to a check operation again. However, this does not negate the possibility of a configuration in which a target device that has already performed a confirmation operation by selection is not allowed to perform a confirmation operation by selection again.

In this embodiment, when the selection acceptance period ends (FIG. 9(a) "S3: Yes"), the confirmation operation ( (hereinafter also referred to as an automatic confirmation operation) ("S6" in FIG. 9(a)). In other words, after the power is turned on (initial confirmation operation incomplete state), ``when no selection is made by the selection means and the selection acceptance period has elapsed'', ``the confirmation operation for a certain target device selected by the selection means (due to the most recent selection) This means that the start condition for executing the automatic confirmation operation is that either one of the following conditions is satisfied: ``When the selection acceptance period has elapsed after the confirmation operation (confirmation operation) is completed.

For example, if no selection is made by the selection means after the power is turned on, an automatic confirmation operation is performed for all target devices (the first to third steps of the initial confirmation operation described above are performed). On the other hand, if a selective confirmation operation is performed for one or more target devices after the power is turned on, an automatic confirmation operation is performed for the target devices other than the target device. For example, after the power is turned on, a movable device is selected and the movable device is operated for confirmation (the second step of the above-mentioned initial confirmation operation is executed), and then the transmissive display device 20 is selected and the transmissive display device 20 is When the confirmation operation is performed (the first step of the initial confirmation operation described above is executed), the confirmation operation for the illumination device ( The third step of the above-mentioned initial confirmation operation is automatically executed. Furthermore, if the confirmation operation is performed for all target devices by selection by the selection means, the automatic confirmation operation will not be performed.

When the automatic confirmation operation is completed, it means that the confirmation operation has been executed for all target devices, so the process moves to the initial confirmation operation completion state ("S7" in FIG. 9(a)).

With this configuration, no matter what selection mode is selected by the selection means after power is turned on, the confirmation operation will be performed for all target devices after power is turned on. After the power is turned on, a state in which the verification operation is not performed for at least some target devices is an initial verification operation incomplete state, and a state in which verification actions have been performed for all target devices is an initial verification operation completed state. After the power is turned on, the state shifts to the initial confirmation operation incomplete state, and regardless of the selection mode selected by the selection means, the confirmation operation is performed on all target devices, and then the state shifts to the initial confirmation operation completion state. I will do it. Normally, power is turned on to the gaming machine 1 before the gaming parlor is open for business, so basically, the initial confirmation operation incomplete state can occur before the gaming parlor is open for business. During business hours, the initial confirmation operation is complete.

The in-operation selectable state, which is another selectable state, is a state that can occur after the initial confirmation operation is completed, in which the initial confirmation operation is completed. In other words, this is a selectable state that may occur during the operation of the game parlor. In this embodiment, when the initial confirmation operation is completed and the door (front door 92; see FIG. 1) that opens and closes the gaming area 902 is in an open state (the gaming area 902 is open) (see FIG. 9(b) "S8: Yes"), the operating state becomes selectable (however, this excludes the state where the fluctuating production is being executed. In other words, the fluctuating production is in the state where the initial confirmation operation is completed). A state in which the process is not executed and the front door 92 is open is defined as an active selectable state). Since the front door 92 cannot be opened without a key owned by the gaming parlor, it will not normally become operational and selectable due to the actions of the player (the specific structure of the front door 92, etc.) is well known, so its explanation will be omitted). Note that, in addition to or in place of the condition that the front door 92 is open, another condition may be set as the condition for the selectable state during operation. However, similar to the condition that the front door 92 is opened, this condition can be fulfilled by the gaming parlor (gaming clerk), but it is virtually impossible for the player to satisfy it ( It is preferable that a key etc. be required).

Even in the selectable state during operation, it is possible to selectively perform a confirmation operation on any of the target devices by operating the selection means (cross key 32) (FIG. 9(b) "S9: Yes"). (FIG. 9(b) "S10"). The correspondence between the operation of the cross key 32 and the target device may be displayed in the main display area 11 upon transition to the in-operation selectable state (opening of the front door 92). If any of the ``down'', ``left'', and ``right'' keys on the cross key 32 is operated in the selectable state during operation, this will trigger a confirmation operation for the corresponding target device. . However, similarly to the initial selectable state, when a certain target device selected by the selection means is performing a confirmation operation, it is not possible to cause other target devices to perform a confirmation operation (selection by the selection means). In other words, while a target device is performing a confirmation operation, the selection by the selection means is invalid even if it is in an operating and selectable state (it is prohibited to perform a confirmation operation on another target device). ). This prevents two or more target devices from performing confirmation operations at the same time.

Here, in the operating selectable state, unlike the above-mentioned initial selectable state, the confirmation operation is not automatically performed for devices other than the target device for which the confirmation operation has been performed by selection by the selection means. The operating selectable state is a state that can occur during the initial confirmation operation completion state, and since the initial (immediately after power-on) confirmation operation has been completed for all target devices, the operation selectable state is a state that can occur when the initial confirmation operation is complete. There is no need for a verification operation to be performed on the target device. In other words, in the state where the initial confirmation operation is completed, the above-mentioned start condition is never satisfied.

The in-operation selectable state ends when the front door 92 is closed (FIG. 9(b) "S8: No") (FIG. 9(b) "S11"). That is, by returning the object that triggered the in-operation selectable state to its original position, the state ends, and the selection by the selection means is no longer accepted. Note that even if the front door 92 is closed before the confirmation operation for the target device selected by the selection means is completed, the confirmation operation is set to continue until the end. .

In addition, when a confirmation operation is performed using the transmissive display device 20 as a target device by selecting the selection means in the selectable state during operation, a single color image M is displayed on the main display device 10 (main display area 11). You may choose not to do so. Since the operating selectable state is a confirmation operation performed during business hours of the game parlor, it is not appropriate to suddenly change the image displayed on the main display device 10 (the image in which the decorative pattern 80 etc. is displayed) to the single color image M. If it is not preferable, the confirmation operation of the transmissive display device 20 may be performed without displaying the single color image M. That is, when a confirmation operation is performed using the transmissive display device 20 as a target operation by selecting the selection means, a single color image M is displayed on the main display device 10 in the initial selectable state (as shown in FIG. 5). However, the single-color image M is not displayed on the main display device 10 in the selectable state during operation (when the image is displayed on the transmissive display device 20 as shown in FIG. (in which the single-color image M is not displayed). The same is true when a confirmation operation is performed using the movable device (movable body 28) as the target device by selecting the selection means.

In this way, in the present embodiment, even if the initial confirmation operation is completed (not just after the power is turned on), it is possible to perform the confirmation operation on the target device selected by the selection means. That is, it is possible to perform a confirmation operation again on a target device for which an initial confirmation operation has already been performed after the power is turned on. Therefore, when it is desired to check the operation of the target device during business hours, there is an advantage that the target device can be operated for confirmation without having to take the trouble of turning off the power.

Note that even in the state where the initial confirmation operation is completed, the transmissive display device 20, the movable device (movable body 28), and the illumination device (illumination luminous body 29) are treated as separate target devices, and the confirmation operation of a certain target device is While the process is being executed, confirmation operations for other target devices cannot be performed, so the confirmation operations for two or more of these devices will not be executed at the same time. In other words, similar to the initial confirmation operation incomplete state, the confirmation operations of the transmissive display device 20 and the illumination device may be executed at the same time, or the confirmation operations of the transmissive display device 20 and the movable device may be executed at the same time. This prevents a temporary increase in power consumption.

Hereinafter, specific examples of improving, embodying, modifying, etc. the matters related to the above-mentioned confirmation operation 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
Although it has been explained that the gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment has the configuration (function) described in "3-1) Initial confirmation operation" and "3-2) Selection confirmation operation," It is also possible to have only one of them.

〇Specific example 1-2
Even in the state where the initial confirmation operation is completed, the configuration is such that the confirmation operation including the first to third steps (operation similar to the initial confirmation operation) can be automatically executed. In other words, the confirmation operation for all target devices can be automatically executed not only immediately after power is turned on, but also during business hours of the game parlor. For example, when the "up" button on the cross key 32 is operated in the state where the initial confirmation operation is completed (the front door 92 is open) (this is a different operation from any operation that causes the target device to perform the confirmation operation individually). (see FIG. 10(a)), the confirmation operation including the first to third steps is automatically executed (see FIG. 10(b) to (d)). Since there may be cases where confirmation operations should be performed automatically for all target devices even while the game parlor is in operation, this setting is made in consideration of convenience in such cases. Note that even in such a case, the confirmation operations for two or more target devices are not executed at the same time, so a temporary increase in power consumption is prevented.

〇Specific example 1-3
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the confirmation operation of the main display device 10 is executed together with the confirmation operation of the illumination device (the inspection image K is displayed in the main display area 11). The confirmation operation may be performed separately. For example, the initial confirmation operation is performed in the following order: the transmissive display device 20 (first step), the movable device (second step), the illumination device (third step), and the main display device 10 (fourth step). shall be carried out. This prevents a temporary increase in power consumption due to the confirmation operation of the main display device 10 being executed simultaneously with the confirmation operation of other devices.

〇Specific example 1-4
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the three target devices are the transmissive display device 20, the movable device (movable body 28), and the illumination device (the illumination light emitter 29). It is also possible to have a configuration in which the target device is the target device. Furthermore, the type of target device that performs the initial confirmation operation and the type of target device that can be selected by the selection means may be set to be different. For example, although the initial confirmation operation (first to third steps) is performed on three devices: the transmissive display device 20, the movable device, and the illumination device, the confirmation operation can be performed on any device that can be selected by the selection means. may be set to include two devices: the transmissive display device 20 and the movable device.

〇Specific example 1-5
The configuration includes a switching means 35 (see FIG. 11) that can enable/disable a selection confirmation operation function (inspection mode) that causes a target device selected using the selection means to perform a confirmation operation. As explained in the above embodiment, if the target device corresponding to the operation is to perform a confirmation operation when the cross key 32 is operated in the selectable state during operation, the selection confirmation operation function is used. Valid. If the target device is not to perform the confirmation operation even if the cross key 32 is operated in the selectable state during operation, the selection confirmation operation function is disabled. The switching means 35 is provided at a position that can be operated by the gaming parlor side (gaming parlor staff) but is substantially inoperable by the player. For example, it is assumed that the above functions can be enabled/disabled by operating a switch provided inside the gaming machine 1 (for example, on the back side of the gaming board 90) that cannot be accessed without using a key.

As explained in the above embodiment, the cross key 32, which is the selection means, is provided at a position where the player can operate it. (In other words, it refers to something that can be operated by the player when the gaming machine 1 is in a normal state.) Therefore, there is a risk that the player may operate the cross key 32 in the selectable state during operation, and the confirmation operation may be started unexpectedly. For game parlors that wish to prevent such unexpected confirmation operations from occurring, the selection confirmation operation function can be disabled.

The reason for the configuration as in this example is that the selection means (cross key 32) is provided at a position that can be operated by the player. The selection means may be provided in a position where the player cannot operate it (a position where it can be operated using a key, etc. that must be managed by the game parlor; for example, inside the gaming machine 1); If this is the case, it can be said that the necessity of intentionally providing the switching means 35 is not so high.

〇Specific example 1-6
In the above embodiment, in order to prevent a temporary increase in power consumption, in the automatic confirmation operation, the confirmation operation of the transmissive display device 20 (first step) and the confirmation operation of the illumination device (third step) are separated. Although it has been explained that only some of the illuminating light emitters 29 may be set to perform the checking operation (light emit light) together with the transmissive display device 20 (the image light emitter 20b).

Specifically, it is assumed that the illuminating light emitters 29 are divided into a first light emitter group and a second light emitter group (see FIG. 12(a)). Among these, the first light emitting body group is subjected to a confirmation operation (lit up) together with the transmissive display device 20 (image light emitting body 20b) (in the same process). On the other hand, it is assumed that the confirmation operation for the second light emitting body group is performed separately from that for the transmissive display device 20 (in a separate process). In accordance with the above embodiment, in the first step, the first light emitting body group and the transmission type display device 20 (image light emitting body 20b) are checked, and in the third step, the second light emitting body group It is assumed that the following confirmation operation is performed (see FIG. 12(b)). By doing so, not all of the illuminating light emitters 29 but a part of them are lit together with the image light emitters 20b, so that a temporary increase in power consumption is suppressed. Specifically, the number and types of the illuminating light emitters 29 that are lit together with the image light emitter 20b (the number of the illuminating light emitters 29 included in the first light emitter group) are determined within a range that does not exceed the power consumption limit. ).

If the number of illumination light emitters 29 is large, power consumption will increase in the confirmation operation of the illumination device. In such a case, a confirmation operation is performed for some of the illuminating light emitters 29 together with the transmissive display device 20 (image light emitter 20b), and for some of the other illuminating light emitters 29, , the confirmation operation may be performed separately from the transmissive display device 20 (the image light emitter 20b).

4) Special Hold Performance In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a special hold performance may occur during the fluctuating performance. The special reservation performance is a performance based on the premise that the reservation symbol 70 will be displayed. The mode of the reserved symbol 70 is divided into a normal mode and a special mode (see FIG. 13). The normal mode is the normal state of the reserved symbol 70. The pending symbol 70 has the highest probability of being displayed in the normal mode. A configuration may be adopted in which multiple types of modes are set as the normal mode. The special mode is a mode that indicates that the probability that the corresponding lottery result will be a jackpot ((jackpot) reliability) is higher than the normal mode. In this embodiment, three types of special modes are set in descending order of reliability: the first special mode, the second special mode, and the third special mode (highest reliability). There are three types of special aspects). The first special aspect exhibits the color "blue," the second special aspect exhibits the color "green," and the third special aspect exhibits the color "red." (In each figure, the color is represented by text.) (see 13). A configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of types of aspects are set for each of the first special aspect to the second special aspect. In addition, the first special mode to the third special mode do not mean that the corresponding lottery result will be a guaranteed jackpot (reliability is less than 100%), but special modes that will guarantee a jackpot are set. You can also use it as

The special pending performance is a performance that can occur when a special mode of pending symbol 70 is displayed. In this embodiment, displaying a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as a transparent image 40) on the transparent display device 20 (transparent display area 21) is executed as a special hold effect. Specifically, displaying one of the first transparent image 41, the second transparent image 42, and the third transparent image 43 is executed as a special hold effect. The first transparent image 41 is a transparent image 40 exhibiting a "blue" color, the second transparent image 42 exhibiting a "green" color, and the third transparent image 43 exhibiting a "red" color. The first to third transmitted images 41 to 43 have the same shape (external shape) as the transmitted image 40, but have different colors (the emitted light colors of the image light emitters 20b are different) (in the drawings). , the difference in the "color" is represented by a letter) (see FIG. 13). Therefore, it can be said that the special pending change performance is a performance that emphasizes what "color" of the image is displayed.

Each of the first to third transparent images 41 to 43 is associated with one of the reserved symbols 70 in the special mode. Therefore, the number of types of transparent images 40 used in the special hold effect is the same as the number of types of special modes used in the special hold effect (three in this embodiment). The first transparent image 41 is associated with the first special aspect, the second transparent image 42 is associated with the second special aspect, and the third transparent image 43 is associated with the third special aspect (see FIG. 13). In other words, objects that are in a correspondence relationship have a common "color."

Special pending performances are broadly divided into compatible performances and non-compatible performances. The special pending performance occurs at a specified timing (described later), and at a certain specified timing, one of the compatible performance and the non-compatible performance occurs, and the other does not occur. In other words, at the timing when the special pending performance occurs, either the compatible performance or the non-compatible performance occurs, and both do not occur together (at the same timing).

The special reservation performance can occur when one of the one or more reservation symbols 70 displayed in the main display area 11 is set as the target reservation symbol T, and the target reservation symbol T becomes a special mode. The corresponding performance is a performance in which a transparent image 40 associated with the type of special mode of the target reserved symbol T is displayed in the transparent display area 21. The non-compatible performance is a performance in which a transparent image 40 of a different type from the transparent image 40 associated with the type of special aspect of the target reserved symbol T is displayed. It can also be said that the non-compatible performance is a performance different from the compatible performance associated with the type of special aspect of the target pending symbol T.

The corresponding performance when the target pending symbol T is the first special mode is one in which the first transparent image 41 is displayed on the transparent display device 20, and the corresponding effect when the target pending symbol T is the first special mode. The corresponding effect is one in which the second transparent image 42 or the third transparent image 43 is displayed on the transparent display device 20. In addition, the corresponding performance when the target pending symbol T is the second special mode is that the second transparent image 42 is displayed on the transparent display device 20, and when the target pending symbol T is the second special mode The incompatible rendering is one in which the third transparent image 43 is displayed on the transparent display device 20. Furthermore, the corresponding performance when the target pending symbol T is the third special mode is that the third transparent image 43 is displayed on the transparent display device 20, while the target pending symbol T is the third special mode. In this case, non-compatible performance will not occur. In the non-compatible performance, the transparent image 40 corresponding to the special mode with lower reliability than the special mode of the target reserved symbol T is not displayed. That is, when the target pending symbol T is in the second special mode, a special pending effect in which the first transparent image 41 is displayed on the transparent display device 20 does not occur. Similarly, when the target pending symbol T is in the third special mode, a special pending effect in which the first transparent image 41 and the second transparent image 42 are displayed on the transparent display device 20 does not occur.

A non-compatible effect where the second transparent image 42 is displayed when the target pending symbol T is the first special mode, and a response where the second transparent image 42 is displayed when the target pending symbol T is the second special mode. The effects can be said to be the same in both cases since the second transparent image 42 is displayed. In addition, there is a non-compatible effect in which the third transparent image 43 is displayed when the target pending symbol T is the first special mode, and a third transparent image 43 is displayed when the target pending symbol T is the third special mode. It can be said that the corresponding effects are all the same in terms of the third transparent image 43 being displayed. In addition, there is a non-compatible effect in which the third transparent image 43 is displayed when the target pending symbol T is the second special mode, and a third transparent image 43 is displayed when the target pending symbol T is the third special mode. It can be said that the corresponding effects are all the same in terms of the third transparent image 43 being displayed. In other words, a non-compatible performance that can occur when the target reserved symbol T is a certain kind of special mode can occur when the target reserved symbol T is a special mode with higher reliability than the particular kind of special mode. It is the same as the corresponding performance.

The pending symbols 70 (the pending symbols during fluctuation 71 and the pending symbols before fluctuation 72) are displayed in positions according to the so-called order of consumption (in order of completion of notification of the corresponding winning/failure lottery results). In this embodiment, along the lower edge of the main display area 11, digestion order 1 (display position of pending symbols 71 during fluctuation), digestion order 2 (display position of pending symbols 72 before fluctuation, which is the fastest to be digested) is displayed. The display positions of digestion order 3, digestion order 4, and digestion order 5 (the position where the slowest digestion is displayed) are set (in FIG. 2, each pending symbol 70 indicates the digestion order). numbered (the number is not actually displayed). When the notification of a certain winning lottery result is completed, the display position of the pending symbol 70 that was displayed before the completion is changed (the order of consumption is moved up by one). In this embodiment, the special holding performance occurs when the display position of the holding symbol 70 changes (so-called holding expiration). In other words, the time when the hold is extinguished is the prescribed timing at which the special hold performance can occur. In addition, when the hold is extinguished, it can be said that it is the time when the fluctuating performance starts (it can also be seen as the time when the fluctuating performance ends), but the special hold performance is executed for a certain period of time (for example, one second) including that point. It is something that will be done. The special holding performance in this embodiment may occur after the pre-change holding symbol 72 becomes a special mode. In other words, after the fluctuating pending symbol 71 becomes a special mode, no special pending performance occurs.

The target pending symbol T (pre-variation pending symbol 72) is in the first special mode, the notification of a certain win/fail lottery result is completed, and the prescribed timing at which the display position of each pending symbol 70 changes (the order of digestion moves up) A special hold performance will occur at . That is, at the specified timing, the corresponding effect (display of the first transparent image 41) or the non-compliant effect (display of the second transparent image 42 or the third transparent image 43) occurs. In this embodiment, when the corresponding performance occurs, the corresponding performance occurs at the specified timing until the target pending symbol T is displayed as the fluctuating pending symbol 71. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, when the target pending symbol T changes from the position of digestion order 4 to the position of digestion order 3, the first corresponding performance occurs (see FIGS. 14(b) and 14(c)). In this case, the second corresponding effect occurs when changing from the position of digestion order 3 to the position of digestion order 2 (see Fig. 14(d) and (e)), and the position changes from the position of digestion order 2 to the position of digestion order 1. When changing to , the third corresponding effect occurs (see FIGS. 14(f) and 14(g)). The prescribed timing of changing from the position of digestion order 2 (pre-fluctuation pending symbol 72 whose digestion order is earliest) to the extinguishing order 1 position (fluctuation pending symbol 71) is the last prescribed timing, and the final prescribed timing is reached. Corresponding effects will occur at each specified timing up to. By the occurrence of such a corresponding effect, it is emphasized that the target pending symbol T is in the first special mode. In other words, since the corresponding performance is one in which a transparent image 40 (transparent image 40 of the same color) corresponding to the special mode of the target pending symbol T is displayed, it is possible to display the fact that the target pending symbol T is in the special mode. It can be said that this is a performance that emphasizes the situation to the audience.

If a non-compatible performance occurs, until the notification of the winning/failure lottery results corresponding to the target pending symbol T is completed (until the target pending symbol T is consumed (erased)), the target pending symbol will be suspended in a direction that increases reliability. The aspect of the pattern T changes. For example, the target pending symbol T (pre-variation pending symbol 72) is in the first special mode, the notification of a certain win/fail lottery result is completed, and the display position of each pending symbol 70 changes (the order of digestion moves up). It is assumed that an incompatible effect in which the second transparent image 42 is displayed occurs at a specified timing (see FIGS. 15(c) and 15(e)). In this case, the occurrence of a pending change effect in which the target pending symbol T changes from the first special mode to the second special mode (see FIG. 15(f)) is confirmed. Although not shown, similarly, when the target pending symbol T is in the first special mode and a non-compatible effect occurs in which the third transparent image 43 is displayed at the specified timing, the target pending symbol T is in the first special mode. The occurrence of a pending change performance that changes from the mode to the third special mode is confirmed. In this case, the target reserved symbol T does not change from the first special mode to the third special mode at once, but from the first special mode to the second special mode, from the second special mode to the third special mode, and so on. There may be gradual changes until the digestion of Although not shown, if the target pending symbol T is in the second special mode and a non-compatible performance occurs in which the third transparent image 43 is displayed at the specified timing, the target pending symbol T is in the second special mode. The occurrence of the pending change performance that changes from to the third special mode is confirmed. In this way, when a non-compatible performance occurs, the target pending symbol T changes after the fact to a special mode corresponding to the corresponding performance when it is assumed that the non-compatible performance occurs as a compatible performance. The non-compatible performance can also be viewed as a notice that a pending change performance will occur.

In this embodiment, when an incompatible effect in which a certain kind of transparent image 40 is displayed occurs, the transparent image 40 continues to be displayed at each specified timing until the last specified timing. For example, when the second transparent image 42 is displayed at the first specified timing, the second transparent image 42 continues to be displayed until the last specified timing (see FIGS. 15(c), (e), and (h)). ). Therefore, even if what occurs at the first specified timing is a non-compatible performance, what occurs at the second and subsequent specified timings may be a compatible performance. For example, when the target pending symbol T is in the first special mode, a non-compatible effect occurs in which the second transparent image 42 is displayed at a certain prescribed timing, and before reaching the last prescribed timing, the target reserved symbol T is in the first special mode. Assume that T changes from the first special mode to the second special mode (see FIGS. 15(a) to (f)). In this case, at the specified timing after the change occurs, the target pending symbol T is in the second special mode, and a corresponding effect occurs in which the second transparent image 42 is displayed (FIG. 15(h) (Reference)

If a special pending change performance occurs at a certain prescribed timing, the probability that it will be a compatible performance is higher than the probability that it will be a non-compatible performance. In other words, it can be said that the compatible performance is a default (normal) performance, and the non-compatible performance is a rare (special) performance.

In this way, the special holding effect in this embodiment is such that a corresponding effect occurs in which the type (color) of the special aspect of the target holding pattern T and the type (color) of the displayed transparent image 40 occur. Although this is basically the case, a non-corresponding effect may occur in which the type of special aspect and the type of transparent image 40 are not in a corresponding relationship. From the player's perspective, the special hold performance is a performance in which the transparent image 40 emphasizes that the special mode has become due to the existence of the corresponding performance (the color of the special mode is emphasized by the color of the transparent image 40). Although it appears as if this is the case, special cases (non-compatible performances) may also occur. In other words, this is a presentation form in which only the player who has noticed that the special case has occurred can know in advance that the pending change presentation will occur.

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

〇Specific example 2-1
Although it has been explained that the non-compatible production in the above embodiment is one in which a transparent image 40 corresponding to a special mode with higher reliability than the special mode of the target pending symbol T is displayed, the special mode of the target pending symbol T It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a non-compatible effect in which a transparent image 40 corresponding to a special mode with lower reliability is displayed may occur. In this case, a pending change effect of the target pending symbol T will occur in a direction that reduces reliability. However, it is generally assumed that effects that cause changes in the reliability to decrease do not occur, so if this is to be achieved, settings such as those in the above embodiment may be used. .

〇Specific example 2-2
Although it has been explained that the special hold performance (compatible performance, non-compatible performance) in the above embodiment is one in which the transparent image 40 is displayed on the transparent display device 20, the correspondence relationship with each special mode is determined by the player. As long as it can be grasped, the presentation is not limited to the use of such a transmissive display device 20. For example, assume that a light emitting device provided at a predetermined location emits light as a special hold effect. A compatible effect is one in which the emitted light color of the light emitting device is matched to the color of the special mode (the colors match), and a non-compatible effect is one in which the emitted light color of the light emitting device is not matched to the color of the special mode (the colors do not match). The configuration is as follows. However, it is preferable that the special hold performance is not a performance realized by an image displayed on the main display device 10 (main display area 11). A pending symbol 70 (target pending symbol T) is displayed on the main display device 10, and the corresponding performance emphasizes a special aspect of the target pending symbol T, and the non-compatible performance foretells a change in the target pending symbol T. Therefore, it is preferable that the special reservation effect is executed by a device different from the device representing the target reservation symbol T.

〇Specific example 2-3
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that when an incompatible effect occurs, the aspect of the target pending symbol T changes (a pending change effect occurs), but the setting does not necessarily mean that a pending change effect occurs. good.

For example, when an incompatible effect occurs, the probability that the target pending symbol T changes to a special mode corresponding to the type of transparent image 40 displayed as an incompatible effect increases (higher than when the incompatible effect does not occur). It may also be something that remains constant and does not necessarily change. To put it simply, it is assumed that a non-compatible performance occurs to increase the chance of a pending change occurring.

Further, it may be assumed that there is no difference in the probability that the pending change performance will occur between the case where the non-compatible performance occurs and the case where the non-compatible performance does not occur. In other words, the non-compatible performance does not suggest the occurrence of a pending change performance, and there is no correspondence between the type of special aspect of the target pending symbol T and the type of transparent image 40 displayed on the transparent display device 20. (Contradictory) It is assumed that this can occur as a performance indicating a situation. However, even in the case of this example, if a non-corresponding effect occurs, it is preferable to set the reliability of the winning lottery result corresponding to the target pending symbol T to be increased. In other words, the configuration is such that the above-mentioned "contradictory" situation does not suggest a pending change, but can occur as a so-called chance-up effect.

〇Specific example 2-4
When a certain target pending symbol T becomes a special mode and two or more prescribed timings can occur regarding the special pending effect that occurs for the target reserved symbol T, the type of transparent image 40 displayed at a certain prescribed timing and , the types of transparent images 40 displayed at subsequent specified timings may differ. To put it simply, it is assumed that "promotion" of the transparent image 40 (a change in the direction of increasing the reliability of the corresponding special aspect) may occur.

For example, assume that the target pending symbol T becomes the first special mode (see FIGS. 16(a) and 16(b)), and a corresponding effect occurs in which the first transparent image 41 is displayed at a certain prescribed timing (FIG. 16(c) )reference). After that, the configuration is such that an incompatible effect in which the second transparent image 42 and the third transparent image 43 are displayed at a specified timing from the next time onward may occur (see FIG. 16(e)). After this, a pending change effect occurs in which the target pending symbol T changes to the type of transparent image 40 displayed as an incompatible effect (see FIG. 16(f)). In other words, it is assumed that what was a compatible performance at a certain specified timing may change to a non-compatible performance (the transparent image 40 is "promoted"). It can also be seen that the special holding performance changes from a performance that emphasizes the target pending symbol T in a special mode (corresponding performance) to a performance that foretells a change in the holding of the target pending symbol T (non-corresponding performance).

Further, for example, suppose that the target pending symbol T becomes the first special mode (see FIGS. 17(a) and 17(b)), and a non-compatible effect occurs in which the second transparent image 42 is displayed at a certain prescribed timing (see FIG. 17(c)). Thereafter, the configuration is such that an unsupported effect in which the third transparent image 43 is displayed at a prescribed timing from the next time onward may occur (see FIG. 17(e)). After this, a pending change performance in which the target pending symbol T changes to the third special mode occurs (see FIG. 17(f)). In other words, the transparent image 40 produced in a non-compliant production at a subsequent specified timing has higher reliability than the transparent image 40 produced in a non-compliant production at a certain specified timing (the transparent image 40 is "promoted"). ).

By doing as in this example, the special reservation effect becomes a form of effect in which the transparent image 40 can be expected to be "promoted".

〇Specific example 2-5
If a non-compatible performance occurs at a certain prescribed timing (see Figure 18(c)), and then a pending change performance corresponding to the non-compatible performance occurs (see Figure 18(d)), the specified It is assumed that even when the timing comes, the special hold effect does not occur (the transparent image 40 is not displayed) (see FIG. 18(f)). In other words, the non-compatible performance is assumed to occur at the specified timing until the corresponding pending change performance occurs, and does not occur at the subsequent specified timing (the corresponding performance does not occur either). By doing so, it becomes clear whether the pending change performance suggested by the non-compatible performance is before the occurrence or whether it has already occurred.

〇Specific example 2-6
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the prescribed timing is when the position where the target pending symbol T is displayed changes (when the order of digestion moves up), but a configuration may be configured in which a different prescribed timing is set. . However, as explained in the above embodiment, the special holding performance (compatible performance or non-compatible performance) for a certain target pending symbol T may occur two or more times until the target pending symbol T is consumed. In some cases, in order to enable players to understand that two or more special hold effects are related (continuous), regular timing is set as the prescribed timing ( It is preferable to prevent special hold effects from occurring irregularly. For example, by setting the specified timing to be 3 seconds after the decorative pattern 80 starts changing, special hold effects (compatible effects or non-compatible effects) will occur regularly. .

5) Superimposed Image Effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is capable of executing a superimposed image effect as an effect that constitutes a fluctuating effect. The superimposed image effect is an image displayed in the main display area 11 of the main display device 10 (first display device) (hereinafter referred to as the first image 51) and a transparent display device 20 (second display device). A superimposed image 50 is expressed by the image displayed in the display area 21 (hereinafter referred to as the second image 52) (see FIG. 19(a)). It should be noted that while the superimposed image effect is being executed, the pending pattern 70, decorative pattern 80, etc. are displayed, but in order to make the diagrams easier to understand, these are not shown in some of the drawings explaining the superimposed image effect. Illustration is omitted.

The main display device 10 is capable of displaying a three-dimensional image (so-called autostereoscopic image) that appears three-dimensional to the player. Since the display device itself capable of displaying an autostereoscopic image is well known, a description of its structure, principle, etc. will be omitted. The first image 51 is a three-dimensional image of a predetermined character using this function (see FIG. 19(b-1)). The second image 52 displayed on the transmissive display device 20 (illumination panel) represents the same character as the first image 51 (see FIG. 19(b-2)). That is, the first image 51 and the second image 52 represent the same object. Here, the fact that the first image 51 and the second image 52 represent the same object does not necessarily mean that the shapes etc. of the first image 51 and the second image 52 are exactly the same; They may differ in shape, etc., as long as they can be recognized as representing the same thing.

During at least part of the period in which the superimposed image effect is occurring, a state in which the first image 51 is displayed on the main display device 10 and a state in which the second image 52 is displayed on the transmissive display device 20 occur. At least a portion of the second image 52 overlaps in front of the second image 52. In this embodiment, since the first image 51 and the second image 52 represent the same character, most of them overlap.

In this embodiment, in a state where the second image 52 is displayed on the transmissive display device 20, a portion that constitutes the second image 52 (a portion that emits light; hereinafter also referred to as an image configuration portion 52b) There is a spatial region 52s (portion that does not emit light) surrounded by (see the box marked with "*" in FIG. 19(b-2)). Specifically, a portion corresponding to the “eyes” and a portion corresponding to the “mouth” of the character represented by the second image 52 constitute the spatial region 52s. In the transmissive display device 20 (transmissive display area 21) in this embodiment, the part where no image is displayed is colorless and transparent, so that what exists behind the space area 52s remains almost unchanged. It will be visible.

The first image 51 includes a portion (hereinafter referred to as a specifying portion 51t) that overlaps the spatial region 52s. Specifically, the identifying portion 51t is a portion representing the eyeball of the character represented by the first image 51 (see FIG. 19(b-1)). Note that the specific portion 51t is also a portion that appears three-dimensionally to the player (an autostereoscopic image). In a state where both the first image 51 and the second image 52 are displayed in the superimposed image effect, the specific portion 51t is visually recognized in almost the same manner through the spatial area 52s (see FIG. 19(a)). ).

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the image composition section 52b is semitransparent (not opaque), and each part constituting the first image 51 overlapping behind it can be visually recognized through the image composition section 52b. In other words, in a state where both the first image 51 and the second image 52 are displayed, most of the first image 51 (the portion that overlaps with the image forming section 52b of the second image 52) is visible through the image forming section 52b. will be done. Depending on how you look at it, the superimposed image effect can be said to be an effect in which the first image 51 functions like a "background" of the second image 52.

In such superimposed image production, the second image 52 of the transmissive display device 20 (illumination panel) is displayed so as to overlap in front of the first image 51 of the main display device 10, but the first image 51 is three-dimensional. Since the first image 51 is an image, a novel presentation effect is achieved in which the first image 51 appears to jump out from the second image 52 displayed in front of it. In particular, in the present embodiment, since the first image 51 includes a portion (identifying portion 51t) that overlaps with the spatial region 52s surrounded by the image forming portion 52b of the second image 52, the first image 51 is A production effect is created in which a part of the image 51 appears to be protruding forward.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the above-mentioned superimposed image production are improved, materialized, modified, etc. will be explained. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 3-1
In the superimposed image effect, the second image 52 displayed on the transmissive display device 20 is repeatedly displayed and non-displayed (see FIG. 20). That is, the image light emitter 20b for displaying the second image 52 is controlled to repeatedly turn on and off. By doing so, the superimposed image effect is created in a state in which at least a portion of the second image 52 overlaps in front of the first image 51, which is a three-dimensional image (superimposed state) (see FIGS. 20(a) and 20(c)). ) and a state in which the first image 51 is visually recognized as it is (directly visible state) (see FIGS. 20(b) and 20(d)) are alternately switched. Due to the afterimage effect (the afterimage effect in which the second image 52 appears to remain) when switching from the superimposed state to the direct viewing state, the effect that the first image 51 appears to pop out more than the second image 52 becomes higher.

〇Specific example 3-2
In the superimposed image production in the above embodiment, it has been explained that the first image 51 and the second image 52 represent the same object, but even if the objects represented by the first image 51 and the second image 52 are different, good. For example, if the first image 51 represents a predetermined character and the second image 52 represents a predetermined object, then in the superimposed image effect, the character in the first image 51 is larger than the object in the second image 52. The effect is such that it appears to be jumping out into the foreground.

〇Specific example 3-3
In addition to the superimposed image effect described in the above embodiment, a single image effect may occur. The single image effect is an effect in which one of the first image 51 and the second image 52 is displayed, and the other is not displayed. That is, the effect of "displaying the first image 51 on the main display device 10 (not displaying the second image 52 on the transmissive display device 20)" (hereinafter also referred to as the first independent image effect) (FIG. 21(b-) 1)) or a production of “displaying the second image 52 on the transparent display device 20 (hiding the first image 51 on the main display device 10)” (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a second independent image production) (see Figure 1). (not shown). In the former case, the first image 51, which is a three-dimensional image, is visually recognized without the second image 52 (as it is), and in the latter case, the image (illumination image) displayed on the transmissive display device 20 is displayed backwards. This is an effect that can be visually recognized without the first image 51.

Based on this assumption, at a specific timing in the fluctuating effect (see Figure 21 (a)), the individual image effect (see Figure 21 (b-1)) and the superimposed image effect (see Figure 21 (b-2)) Assuming that one effect occurs (the other does not occur), the jackpot reliability of the winning lottery result corresponding to the fluctuating effect is higher when the other effect occurs than when one effect occurs. composition. For example, the setting is such that the jackpot reliability is higher when a superimposed image effect occurs than when an individual effect occurs at a specific timing (in other words, the single image effect is the "default", and the superimposed image effect The effect is set to be "chance up") (see FIGS. 21(b-1) and (b-2)). By doing so, the player can see whether the first image 51 and the second image 52 are displayed in combination (the first image 51 appears to jump out from the second image 52) or individually. The gameplay of attracting attention is realized.

If you want to make it difficult to tell whether a superimposed image effect or a single image effect has occurred (to reduce the number of players who notice that there are multiple patterns of effects that occur at a specific timing), you can use it as a single image effect. It is preferable that the first independent image effect occur. Regardless of whether it is a superimposed image presentation or a single image presentation (first single image presentation), a first image 51 (a clear image) representing a predetermined character is displayed on the main display device 10, which is the “main” display device. Since the difference between the two effects is the presence or absence of the second image 52 (semi-transparent image), it becomes difficult to notice that there are multiple patterns of effects that occur at specific timings. On the other hand, if you want to make it easier to understand whether a superimposed image effect or a single image effect has occurred (to increase the number of players who notice that there are multiple patterns of effects that occur at a specific timing), you can It is preferable that a second independent image effect be generated as the effect. Although the semi-transparent second image 52 is displayed in the single image rendering (second single image rendering), the clear first image 51 is not displayed, so the superimposed image rendering in which the first image 51 is displayed The difference is clear, and it becomes easier to notice that there are multiple patterns of effects that occur at specific timings.

Note that it is preferable that the specific timing be set to a point at which the player can recognize the timing if the player has been playing the game continuously to a certain extent (the timing of occurrence should not be unpredictable). An example of the specific timing is a specific point in time during the execution of a predetermined reach performance (performance that leads to an outcome according to the winning/failure lottery result). The reach effect is an effect in which a predetermined image is displayed, and when a certain frame of the image is output, the reliability of the jackpot depends on whether a superimposed image effect or a single image effect occurs. Assume that the degrees are different (see FIG. 21). As another example, it is also possible to set the specific timing to be approximately the same time as the reach is achieved. It is also conceivable to prompt the user to operate the operating means 30 such as the production button 31, and to set the time point at which the operation is performed as the specific timing. The specific timing can also be seen as the turning point of whether a superimposed image effect or an individual image effect occurs. In this way, the point in time when a predetermined specific event occurs (a specific image is displayed on the main display device 10) is defined as a specific timing, and whether a superimposed image effect or a single image effect occurs is determined. It is preferable to make it possible for the player to recognize that this is a turning point. In addition, in order to clarify which of the superimposed image effect and the single image effect has occurred, it is preferable to set the setting so that both the superimposed image effect and the independent image effect do not occur in one fluctuating effect.

6) Control of specific performance based on performance status In the normal gaming state, a specific performance (see FIG. 22(a)) may occur as a performance that constitutes the fluctuating performance. The specific effect is a type of reach effect that can occur when the decorative pattern 80 establishes a reach (description is omitted as it is well known in the technical field of the present application), and if the lottery result is a jackpot, A jackpot ending is reached, and if it is a loss, a losing ending is reached (the specific form of each ending varies depending on the type of specific performance). It should be noted that the jackpot ending includes a so-called reversal pattern in which the player pretends to have reached a losing ending and then reverses it. The specific effect in this embodiment is that the player's character (any of the characters A to E described later) fights with the enemy character, and the player's character wins, resulting in a jackpot (see Figure 22 (b-1). ), this is a so-called battle effect in which the defeat of the player's character is set as the unsuccessful ending (see FIG. 22(b-2)). Note that the specific performance does not occur in the special game state.

A plurality of types of performances (hereinafter referred to as candidate specific performances) having mutually different aspects are set as performances that can occur as specific performances. When an execution condition is established for determining execution of a specific performance as a performance constituting a certain fluctuating performance, any one of the plurality of candidate specific performances will actually be executed as the specific performance. In other words, what actually occurs when one execution condition is met is a type of candidate specific performance, and when one execution condition is met, two or more types of candidate specific performances occur as actual specific performances. There's nothing to do. Further, in this embodiment, the execution condition is not satisfied more than once in one fluctuating performance. Therefore, in one fluctuating performance, only one type of candidate specific performance may actually occur as a specific performance, and two or more types of candidate specific performance do not actually occur.

In this embodiment, five types of candidate specifying effects A to E are set (see FIG. 22(a)). Each of the candidate specific performances A to E is a performance in which characters A to E (characters A to E are mutually different characters) appear as main characters (hereinafter sometimes referred to as corresponding characters). In this embodiment, the player's character that fights as the enemy character differs depending on the type of candidate specifying performance. In other words, candidate specific performance A is a performance in which character A fights an enemy character, candidate identification performance B is a performance in which character B fights an enemy character, and candidate identification performance E is a performance in which character E fights an enemy character. It is. During or throughout the production, characters indicating the main character (for example, the title display of "○○ (name of the main character) VS □□ (name of the enemy character)") are displayed, so that the main character The characters may be made clear.

Which candidate specific performance is to be executed as the actual specific performance when the execution condition is satisfied is determined based on the current performance status stored in a predetermined storage means (not shown). Note that the current performance status is not clearly shown to the player by, for example, being displayed on a display device. In this embodiment, five types of presentation statuses, statuses A to E, are set (see FIG. 23). If the execution condition is satisfied in a state where the performance status A is set, the candidate specific performance A is generated as the specific performance. Similarly, if production status B is set, candidate specific production B is used, if production status C is set, candidate specific production C is used, and if production status D is set, candidate specific production C is used. If so, the candidate specific performance D is generated, and if the performance status E is set, the candidate specific performance E is generated as the specific performance. A candidate specific performance that is associated with a different type of performance status from the current performance status does not occur as a specific performance. In this way, if the execution conditions are met, the candidate specific performance according to the current performance status will actually be executed as a specific performance, but which type of candidate specific performance will be executed as a specific performance? Even in the case where the lottery result is a jackpot, the probability that the lottery result is a jackpot is the same (the type of candidate specific performance executed as the specific performance does not affect the reliability).

When a predetermined status change condition (hereinafter simply referred to as change condition) is satisfied, the current performance status stored in the storage means is rewritten. The change condition may be established on the condition that the lottery result becomes a jackpot (that is, a jackpot game is obtained). In other words, there is a possibility that the current performance status will change when the winning/failure lottery result becomes a jackpot (in other words, the current performance status will be maintained as long as the winning/failure lottery result does not become a jackpot). . In this embodiment, the initial presentation status that is set when the gaming machine 1 is powered on or reset (the reset operation method may be any method, so the explanation will be omitted) is status A. be. In other words, when a game parlor opens, status A is normally set. Thereafter, the status is changed to B when the first change condition is satisfied. After the first change condition is met, the second change condition is met and the status is changed to C. After the second change condition is met, the third change condition is met and the status is changed to D, and the third change condition is met. After the change condition is satisfied, the fourth change condition is satisfied and the status is changed to E (see FIG. 23). Once status E is set, the state in which status E is set is maintained unless the power is turned off or a reset operation is performed.

Whether or not the change condition is satisfied is determined based on the so-called number of consecutive attempts. In this embodiment, the jackpot won in the special gaming state is added to the number of consecutive chances, and the number of consecutive chances is reset by transitioning to the normal gaming state. Whether or not to include the so-called "first win" (a jackpot won in the normal gaming state) in the number of consecutive wins (whether or not to include the so-called first win as the first consecutive win) can be set as appropriate. In this embodiment, the "first win" is also included in the number of consecutive wins. Furthermore, "continuation of a consecutive game" can be defined as a situation in which the game continues in a special game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state, and even if the game transitions to the normal game state, the reservations acquired in the special game state will continue. Cases in which a player wins a jackpot (so-called remaining balance) and then enters a special gaming state again after the end of the jackpot game may also be included in the "continuous chance" (depending on the "specs" of the gaming machine, The definition of ``renchan'' is different).

The first change condition is that the number of consecutive attempts reaches 3. The second change condition is that the number of consecutive attempts reaches 6. The third change condition is that the number of consecutive attempts reaches 10. The fourth change condition is that the number of consecutive attempts reaches 15. For example, assume that the number of consecutive games ends after 8 and the state shifts to the normal gaming state. In that case, the second change condition has been met (the second change condition has been met after the first change condition has been established), so at least until the next jackpot is won in the normal gaming state. is in a state where status C is set. Therefore, if the execution condition is satisfied in the normal game state, candidate specific performance C will occur as an actual specific performance. In addition, even if you win a jackpot after that, the performance status will not change unless the number of consecutive wins triggered by it reaches 10 (unless the third change condition is met) (status C) remains the same. Therefore, which performance status is set depends on the "maximum number of consecutive games after the power is turned on or reset" (if the game store performs the power-on or reset operation before business hours, it is determined by It can also be thought of as being determined based on the largest number of consecutive attempts in the past. In other words, if the maximum number of consecutive attempts is less than 3, you will receive status A, if the maximum number of consecutive attempts is 3 or more and less than 6, you will receive status B, and if the maximum number of consecutive attempts is 6 or more and less than 10. If so, status C is set, if the maximum number of consecutive attempts is 10 or more and less than 15, status D is set, and if the maximum number of consecutive matches is 15 or more, status E is set. Become. In this embodiment, unless the power is turned off or reset, the performance status will not change in the opposite direction from when the change condition is satisfied (the status will not be downgraded). In other words, the status will not be downgraded while the game parlor is open (unless an abnormality occurs that requires turning off the power or resetting the game).

In this way, in this embodiment, based on the performance status that can change when the lottery result becomes a jackpot, which of the multiple candidate specific performances is actually the specific performance when the execution condition is met. It is decided whether it will be executed as In other words, the aspect of the specific performance that occurs in the normal gaming state changes due to the winning of the jackpot, which contributes to increasing the player's desire to play and suppressing the player's boredom.

Hereinafter, specific examples will be described in which matters related to the control of the specific performance based on the performance status are improved, embodied, modified, etc. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇Specific example 4-1
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that a candidate specific performance that is associated with a type of performance status different from the current performance status is not generated as a specific performance. The candidate specific performance associated with can be generated as a specific performance. For example, the setting is such that the candidate specific performance associated with the current performance status has a higher probability of occurring than other candidate specific performances.

Specifically, when the execution condition is satisfied, a candidate specific effect to be executed is determined based on a specific effect determination table as shown in FIG. 24. In other words, the current performance status is referred to and the table to be used is different. In each table, the probability that the candidate specific performance corresponding to the current performance status will be selected is higher than the probability that any of the other candidate specific performances will be selected. That is, in a state where a certain kind of performance status is set, the candidate specific performance corresponding to the performance status is likely to be executed, but the corresponding candidate specific performance is not necessarily executed.

〇Specific example 4-2
When the change condition is satisfied, the current performance status is not replaced with a new performance status, but a new performance status is added in addition to the current performance status (see FIG. 25). For example, assume that the performance status A is set after the power is turned on or reset, and then the first change condition is satisfied. In this case, it is assumed that performance status A and performance status B are set. If the execution conditions are met, either candidate specific performance A corresponding to performance status A or candidate specific performance B corresponding to performance status B will actually occur as a specific performance (candidate specific performance will be selected by lottery). Decide whether to perform A or B). When the fourth change condition is satisfied, all of the performance statuses A to E are set, so any of the candidate specific performances A to E may occur as a specific performance.

By doing so, a game feature is realized in which the types of specific effects that can occur increase each time a new change condition is established. In other words, in the above embodiment, the specific performance that can occur is one type of candidate specific performance, whereas in this example, after the change condition is satisfied, the specific performance that can occur is one type of candidate specific performance. The production will consist of two or more types.

〇Specific example 4-3
Although it has been explained that the specific performance in the above embodiment is a reach performance, if it is a performance that can occur as part of a fluctuating performance in the normal gaming state, a performance other than the reach performance is a specific performance (candidate specific performance). ) may be used.

〇Specific example 4-4
A performance executed during a jackpot game (so-called during a round) when a winning/failure lottery result becomes a jackpot is defined as a winning performance. A plurality of candidate winning performances are set as performances that may be executed as the winning performance (see FIG. 26). What is executed for each jackpot game is one of a plurality of types of candidate winning performances.

Each of the plurality of types of candidate winning effects is associated with one of the plurality of types of candidate specifying effects. Specifically, candidate specific performance A has candidate winning performance A, candidate specific performance B has candidate winning performance B, candidate specific performance C has candidate winning performance C, and candidate specific performance D has candidate winning performance A. The candidate winning performance D is associated with the candidate winning performance E, and the candidate winning performance E is associated with the candidate specifying performance E, respectively. The candidate specifying performance and the candidate winning performance, which are in a corresponding relationship, include common performance elements. For example, it is assumed that the character that appears (displayed) as the main character in the candidate winning performance is the same as the character (the player's character) that appears in the candidate specific performance. In this example, the candidate winning performance is a video (episode video) showing an episode introducing the main character. That is, candidate winning performance A is an episode video of character A, candidate winning performance B is character B's episode video, candidate winning performance C is character C's episode video, and candidate winning performance D is character D's episode video. In the episode image candidate presentation E, the episode image of the character E is displayed on the main display device 10 (see FIG. 26). It is assumed that each episode video includes the name of the corresponding main character (in the example shown in FIG. 26, the letters EPISODE○ (○ is the name of the character) are displayed), so that it is possible to know which character It becomes easier to understand whether it is a video or not.

Until the first change condition is satisfied (in a state where the current performance status is status A), candidate winning performance A is executed in the jackpot game. After the first change condition is satisfied and until the second change condition is satisfied (in a state where the current performance status is status B), candidate winning performance B is executed in the jackpot game. After the second change condition is satisfied, until the third change condition is satisfied (in a state where the current performance status is status C), candidate winning performance C is executed in the jackpot game. After the third change condition is satisfied, until the fourth change condition is satisfied (in a state where the current performance status is status D), candidate winning performance D is executed in the jackpot game. After the fourth change condition is satisfied (in a state where the current performance status is status E), candidate winning performance E is executed in the jackpot game. Considering this, the specific performance (type of candidate specific performance) that is executed when the execution condition is satisfied in the normal gaming state corresponds to the type of candidate winning performance that was executed as the most recent winning performance. Become something. For example, when the maximum number of consecutive games is 14, the current performance status is status D, so candidate winning performance D will be executed in the jackpot game. If the status D remains in the normal gaming state and the execution conditions are met, the candidate specific performance D corresponding to the candidate winning performance D that was executed as the most recent winning performance will be executed as the specific performance. Become.

By doing as in this example, a game feature in which the content of the winning performance and the content of the specific performance that occurs in the normal game state are linked is realized. Further, since the corresponding candidate winning performance and candidate specifying performance include a common performance element (main character appearing in the performance), it is easy to understand the correspondence between the candidate winning performance and the candidate specifying performance.

〇Specific example 4-5 (a further specific example of specific example 4-4)
The content of the candidate winning presentation may change in accordance with the increase in the maximum number of consecutive attempts. For example, if the maximum number of consecutive attempts is 3 or more and less than 6, status B is set and candidate winning performance B will be executed as a winning performance, but candidate winning performance B will be executed as a winning performance. As shown in FIG. )) and a candidate win performance B3 (see FIG. 27(c)) that is executed when the number of times is five. Candidate winning productions B1 to B3 are all productions in which the main character (production element) is character B (including a common production element called character B), but their contents are different (for example, It is assumed that the episodes of character B progress in the order of B1 → B2 → B3). Similarly, for other performance statuses, it is assumed that candidate winning performances with the same main character (performance element) but different contents are prepared according to the maximum number of consecutive attempts.

By doing this, the candidate identification performance and the candidate winning performance, which are in a correspondence relationship, can maintain the appearance that they include common performance elements (main character), but when the maximum number of consecutive matches increases, , a game feature in which the content of winning effects changes is realized.

〇Specific example 4-6
In the embodiment described above, it has been explained that the current performance status is not specified, but the current performance status may be specified. By doing this, it becomes easy to understand that the type of specific performance (candidate specific performance) is changing depending on the performance status.

Further, instead of clearly indicating the current performance status, an image or the like may be displayed that merely suggests the current performance status. For example, the background image displayed as the background of the decorative pattern 80 in the normal game state is configured to change depending on the current production status. That is, a plurality of types of background images are prepared that are associated with each of the types of performance status (statuses A to E), and the background image corresponding to the current type of performance status is displayed. Two or more types of background images may be associated with a certain type of presentation status.

〇Specific example 4-7
In the above embodiment, the production status can change (change conditions can be met) based on the maximum number of consecutive matches after the power is turned on or reset (usually the maximum number of consecutive matches on a certain business day at the game store). Although described above, the production status may be determined based on the most recent number of consecutive matches. That is, each time the game shifts to the normal gaming state, the number of consecutive chances stored in the storage means is rewritten (reset), and the performance status is determined based on the latest number of consecutive matches. For example, assume that the number of consecutive games = 7 and the game shifts to the normal gaming state, and status C is set. After that, if the first win is won again and the number of consecutive wins = 4 and the game returns to the normal gaming state, the performance status will be rewritten from status C to status B. In other words, since the number of consecutive matches = 4 (not the maximum number of consecutive matches after power-on or reset) is the most recent number of consecutive matches, the performance status is determined based on it.

〇Specific example 4-8
In the above embodiment, the production status can change (change conditions can be met) based on the maximum number of consecutive matches after power-on or reset (usually the maximum number of consecutive matches on a business day at the game store). As described above, the configuration is such that the player can arbitrarily reset the maximum number of consecutive matches. For example, by performing a predetermined operation on the operating means 30 (cross key 32 or production button 31), the maximum number of consecutive matches is reset (meaning that data contributing to the production status is reset, and the maximum number of consecutive matches is reset). It is conceivable to do something like this, which does not change the fact that the number of times is ○. By performing the reset operation, the performance status returns to the initial state (status A according to the above embodiment). By doing as in this example, there is an advantage that even if the current performance status (candidate specific performance that occurs as a specific performance) is not what the player likes, it can be initialized.

The existence and specific method of the reset operation may be made clear to the player (for example, it may be installed as one of the elements subject to a known customization function), It may not be made explicit. If the former is used, most players will be able to reset the game at will. If the latter is done, only the player who discovers the reset operation can enjoy its effects (the reset operation functions as a so-called "trick").

〇Specific example 4-9
The configuration has a function to maintain the current performance status. For example, in a state where Status B is set (a state in which Candidate Specific Performance B occurs as a specific performance), even if a new change condition is subsequently met, a status maintenance function that maintains the state in which Status B is set is maintained. (specific performance maintenance function). Preferably, the player can arbitrarily decide whether or not to use this function. By performing a predetermined operation on the operating means 30 (the cross key 32 or the production button 31), the function can be turned ON/OFF.

Some players may think that the current performance status (the type of candidate specific performance that occurs as a specific performance) is their favorite, and they do not want it to change thereafter. In order to meet the demands of such players, it is preferable to provide a function that can maintain the current production status as in this example.

〇Specific example 4-10
It has been explained that the change condition in the above embodiment is established due to an increase in the number of consecutive attempts, but if the condition can be established due to the winning lottery result becoming a jackpot, other conditions can be used as the change condition. It may be set. For example, it is conceivable to adopt a configuration in which whether or not the change condition is satisfied is determined based on the total number of jackpots won after the power is turned on or reset (the number of jackpots won in a certain business day). In addition, if the jackpot is divided into multiple types, and if you win some of the jackpots of the multiple types, there is a possibility that the changing conditions will be met, but if you win other jackpots, the changing conditions may be satisfied. It is also possible to set it to have no gender.

7) Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

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

The matters related to the "big win" explained in the above embodiment can also be read as a so-called "small win." For example, a production that suggests the probability of a "big hit" (jackpot reliability) can also be used to suggest the probability of a "small win."

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

・Means 1-1
A transparent display device, which is a display device different from a main display device on which a decorative pattern indicating a winning/failure lottery result is displayed, and in which an area where no image is displayed is transparent; and an image is displayed on the transparent display device. an illumination device including a light-emitting body other than the light-emitting body that is driven when performing the lighting, and a confirmation operation execution means for performing a confirmation operation to confirm whether the device operates normally when a predetermined condition is satisfied; The automatic confirmation operation including the confirmation operation of the transmissive display device and the confirmation operation of the illumination device includes a transmissive display device confirmation step of displaying an image on the transmissive display device, and a light emission included in the illumination device. A gaming machine characterized in that an illumination device confirmation step in which the body is lit is executed separately.
According to the gaming machine, since the checking operation of the transmissive display device and the checking operation of the illumination device are performed separately, it is possible to prevent a temporary increase in power consumption.

・Means 1-2
A movable device having a movable body that operates in a predetermined range is provided, and the automatic confirmation operation includes the confirmation operation of the movable body, the transmissive display device confirmation step, and the movable device confirmation step in which the movable body operates. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein the gaming machine is executed separately.
In this way, the confirmation operation of the transmissive display device and the confirmation operation of the movable device are executed separately, so that it is possible to prevent a temporary increase in power consumption.

・Means 1-3
The transmissive display device is provided in front of the main display device so that at least a portion thereof overlaps with the main display device, and in the transmissive display device confirmation step, the main display device is provided with a single color. The gaming machine according to means 1-1 or 1-2, characterized in that a single color image is displayed.
By doing so, the image displayed on the transmissive display device becomes easier to see and confirm.

・Means 1-4
The gaming machine according to means 1-3, wherein in the illumination device confirmation step, an image different from the single color image is displayed on the main display device.
In the illumination device confirmation step, an image different from a single color image may be displayed on the main display device to confirm whether the main display device is normal.

・Means 1-5
The transmissive display device has a finite number of images that can be displayed, and the transmissive display device confirmation step is characterized in that the transmissive display device sequentially displays images that can be displayed. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-4.
By doing so, a temporary increase in power consumption in the process of confirming the display device of this type is prevented.

・Means 2-1
confirmation operation execution means for performing a confirmation operation to confirm whether the device operates normally; and selection means for selecting the device on which the confirmation operation is actually performed from among the plurality of target devices to be subjected to the confirmation operation. A gaming machine characterized by comprising the following.
According to the gaming machine described above, since only the target device that is particularly desired to be checked can be preferentially operated for checking, it contributes to the efficiency of the checking work.

・Means 2-2
After the confirmation operation is performed on some of the plurality of target devices using the selection means, the confirmation operation is performed using the selection means when a predetermined start condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to means 2-1, wherein the confirmation operation is automatically performed for one or more target devices other than the target device.
By doing this, the confirmation operation will also be performed for target devices that have not been selected by the selection means.

・Means 2-3
Means 2 characterized in that the start condition is one that may be satisfied in an incomplete state of the initial confirmation operation in which the confirmation operation is not performed for at least one of the plurality of target devices after power is turned on. The gaming machine described in -2.
By doing so, after the power is turned on, the confirmation operation (initial confirmation operation) is also performed for target devices that are not selected by the selection means.

・Means 2-4
After the power is turned on, even in the initial confirmation operation completion state in which the confirmation operation has been performed for any of the plurality of target devices, the selection means may be used to perform the confirmation operation again for some of the plurality of target devices. The gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-3, characterized in that the game machine can be executed.
By doing so, even after the initial confirmation operation is completed (for example, even when the game parlor is open), it is possible to perform the confirmation operation on any target device.

・Means 2-5
The gaming machine according to means 2-4, which refers to means 2-2 or 2-3, characterized in that the start condition is not satisfied in the initial confirmation operation completion state.
The initial confirmation operation completed state is a state in which the initial confirmation operation has been executed for all target devices after power-on, so there is no need to automatically (forcibly) perform the confirmation operation for target devices that were not selected. I can say that.

・Means 2-6
The selection means is provided at a position that can be operated by the player, and when the initial confirmation operation is completed, the selection means is used to perform the confirmation operation again for some of the plurality of target devices. The gaming machine according to means 2-4 or 2-5, characterized in that the gaming machine is provided with a switching means capable of switching between enabling and disabling the execution.
If the selection means is provided at a position where the player can operate it, there is a possibility that the player will touch the selection means and start the confirmation operation unexpectedly. In order to prevent such a situation from occurring, it may be possible to enable/disable execution of the confirmation operation using the selection means.

・Means 2-7
Means characterized in that while any one of the plurality of target devices is performing the confirmation operation, using the selection means to cause another target device to perform the confirmation operation is prohibited. The gaming machine according to any one of 2-1 to 2-6.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent two or more target operations from being confirmed at the same time due to the operation of the selection means.

・Means 3-1
a display means for displaying a pending symbol indicating the existence of winning lottery information which is information used in a winning lottery and for which notification of the corresponding winning lottery result has not yet been completed, and among the pending symbols displayed on the display means; A special holding effect that can occur when the form of the target holding symbol, which is one of the above, becomes one of multiple types of special forms with high reliability, which is a probability that the corresponding winning/failure lottery result will be a hit than the normal form. and a performance execution means for executing, the special pending performance is a corresponding performance associated with the type of the special aspect of the target pending symbol, and the special aspect of the target pending symbol at a specified timing. A gaming machine characterized in that any one of non-compatible performances different from the compatible performances associated with the type of is generated.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to execute an interesting pending performance using pending symbols.

・Means 3-2
The non-compatible performance that may occur when the target pending symbol is a certain special mode may occur when the target pending symbol is a special mode with higher reliability than the certain special mode. The gaming machine according to means 3-1, characterized in that the corresponding performance is the same as the corresponding performance.
By doing so, there is no need to prepare a special effect to be generated as an incompatible effect.

・Means 3-3
When the non-compatible performance occurs, the target pending symbol is characterized by subsequently changing to the special mode corresponding to the corresponding performance assuming that the non-compatible performance occurs as the compatible performance. The gaming machine according to means 3-2.
By doing so, the non-compatible performance functions as a notice of a pending change.

・Means 3-4
The pending symbols are displayed at positions corresponding to the order in which the notification of the corresponding winning/failure lottery results are completed, and the special holding effect is such that the target pending symbols are displayed after the notification of a certain winning/failure lottery result is completed. The gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-3, wherein the occurrence occurs when the position of the player changes.
When the position where the pending symbols are displayed changes, that is, when the effect (fluctuation) that notifies the new winning lottery result starts, this is the timing when the player pays attention, so the special pending effect is performed at that timing. It is a good idea to allow this to occur.

・Means 4-1
a first display device that displays a three-dimensional image that appears three-dimensional to the player; and a second display device that is a transmissive display device that is provided in front of the first display device and whose area where no image is displayed is transparent. a display device; and a superimposed image effect that displays a first image, which is the three-dimensional image, on the first display device and displays a second image that at least partially overlaps the first image on the second display device. A game machine characterized by comprising: a performance execution means for performing the performance.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to perform an interesting effect (superimposed image effect) in which the first image, which is a three-dimensional image, appears to pop out from the second image.

・Measure 4-2
Means 4-1 characterized in that the first image displayed on the first display device includes a portion that overlaps a spatial region surrounded by a portion constituting the second image on the second display device. The gaming machine described in .
By doing so, the superimposed image effect is such that the portion of the first image that overlaps the spatial area appears to protrude from the spatial area.

・Means 4-3
The gaming machine according to means 4-1 or 4-2, wherein the superimposed image effect repeats displaying and non-displaying of the second image.
By doing so, the effect that the first image appears to stand out more than the second image is enhanced due to the afterimage effect when the second image changes from a displayed state to a non-display state.

・Means 4-4
The gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-3, wherein the first image and the second image represent the same object.
By doing this, the object represented by the first image and the second image can be rendered in a three-dimensional manner.

・Means 4-5
It is possible to perform a single image effect, which is different from the superimposed image effect, in which one of the first image and the second image is displayed and the other is not displayed, and a variation that notifies the lottery result of winning or losing. Either the superimposed image effect or the image effect is set to occur at a specific timing of the medium effect, and whether the superimposed image effect occurs or the individual image effect occurs is correct or incorrect. The gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-4, characterized in that the probability of a lottery result being a win is different.
By doing this, the player pays attention to whether the first image and the second image are displayed in combination (the first image appears to jump out from the second image) or individually. The gameplay is realized.

・Means 5-1
A gaming state setting means capable of setting a normal gaming state and a special gaming state more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state as a gaming state in which the game is played with the aim of winning the lottery result; A performance execution means for executing a specific performance that can occur as part of a fluctuating performance that notifies the winning/failure lottery result in a normal gaming state, and a performance status that can change when the winning/failure lottery result becomes a win is memorized. storage means, a plurality of candidate specific performances having different aspects are set as performances that can occur as the specific performance, and a plurality of candidate specific performances are set based on the performance status stored in the storage means. A gaming machine characterized in that it is determined which of the candidate specific performances will be generated as the specific performance.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, an interesting gaming experience is realized in which the specific performance that occurs in the normal gaming state may change when the lottery result becomes a win.

・Means 5-2
Each of the plurality of candidate specific productions is associated with one of the plurality of production statuses, and in a state where a certain production status is stored in the storage means, The gaming machine according to means 5-1, characterized in that the candidate specific performance of a different type from the candidate specific performance associated with the performance status does not occur as the specific performance.
If you want to make it clear that the type of specific performance (candidate specific performance) to be executed changes depending on the current performance status, it is necessary to It is preferable to prevent the candidate specific performance from being executed as a specific performance.

・Means 5-3
As a winning performance that occurs during a winning game that is executed when a winning lottery result is a winning result, one of multiple types of candidate winning performances that are different from each other occurs, and multiple types of the above-mentioned. Each of the candidate winning performances is associated with one of a plurality of types of candidate specifying performances, and the candidate specifying performance of the type corresponding to the candidate winning performance that occurred as the most recent winning performance is The gaming machine according to means 5-1 or 5-2, characterized in that the game occurs as a specific performance.
・Means 5-4
The gaming machine according to means 5-3, wherein the candidate specifying performance and the candidate winning performance that are in a corresponding relationship include common performance elements.
By doing this, easy-to-understand gameplay is realized in which the content (type) of the specific performance changes depending on the content (type) of the winning performance executed most recently.

・Means 5-5
The gaming machine according to any one of means 5-1 to 5-4, wherein the specific performance is a reach-for-win performance that leads to an outcome depending on a win/fail lottery result.
Since the ready-to-win performance is a performance that attracts a lot of attention from players, the interest of the game can be improved by making the content of the ready-to-reach performance change according to the performance status.

1 Gaming machine 10 Main display device 11 Main display area 20 Transmissive display device 21 Transparent display area 20a Light guide plate 20b Image light emitter M Single color image K Inspection image 28 Movable body (movable device)
29 Illumination luminous body (illumination device)
30 Operating means 31 Production button 32 Cross key 35 Switching means 40 Transparent image 41 First transparent image 42 Second transparent image 43 Third transparent image 50 Superimposed image 51 First image 51t Specification part 52 Second image 52s Spatial area 52b Image configuration Part 70 Pending symbol 70n Normal mode 70b First special mode 70g Second special mode 70r Third special mode T Target pending symbol 80 Decorative pattern 904 Starting area 904a First starting area 904b Second starting area 906 Big prize area 92 Front door

Claims (2)

a first display device that displays a three-dimensional image that appears three-dimensional to the player;
a second display device that is provided in front of the first display device and is a transmissive display device in which an area where no image is displayed is transparent;
Executing a superimposed image effect in which a first image, which is the three-dimensional image, is displayed on the first display device, and a second image that at least partially overlaps with the first image is displayed on the second display device. means and
Equipped with
A gaming machine characterized in that the first image and the second image represent the same object . a first display device that displays a three-dimensional image that appears three-dimensional to the player;
a second display device that is provided in front of the first display device and is a transmissive display device in which an area where no image is displayed is transparent;
Executing a superimposed image effect in which a first image, which is the three-dimensional image, is displayed on the first display device, and a second image that at least partially overlaps with the first image is displayed on the second display device. means and
Equipped with
It is possible to perform a separate image effect, which is different from the superimposed image effect, in which one of the first image and the second image is displayed and the other is not displayed,
One of the superimposed image presentation and the single image presentation is set to occur at a specific timing of the fluctuating presentation that notifies the winning/failure lottery result, and when the superimposed image presentation occurs, the single image presentation A gaming machine characterized in that the probability that a winning lottery result is a winning result is different depending on when a winning lottery result occurs .

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