JP7426108B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine is known that shows a lottery result based on the outcome of a special performance such as a battle performance (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-130897

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can execute a special performance that allows players to easily concentrate on the performance.

The gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, has a fluctuating performance from the start of the variation of the decorative pattern indicating the win/fail lottery result until the decorative pattern stops in a manner according to the win/fail lottery result. A special performance execution means for executing a special performance that increases the probability that the winning/failure lottery result will be a winning result if it occurs than if it does not occur; displaying means for displaying as a pending symbol a symbol for which notification of the corresponding win/fail lottery result has not been completed; One or more types of special modes are set that indicate that the probability of the corresponding lottery result being a win is higher than that of the normal mode, and during the special performance, the target pending symbol of the special mode is not displayed. However, the target pending symbol in the normal mode is not displayed.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is capable of executing a special performance that allows a player to easily concentrate on the performance.

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. It is a diagram for explaining a gaming state (transition of a gaming state). It is a diagram for explaining a specific look-ahead effect. FIG. 3 is a diagram (part 1) for explaining specific example 1-2. FIG. 2 is a diagram (part 2) for explaining specific example 1-2. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 1-3. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining image production. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-3. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 2-4. It is a diagram for explaining specific effects. It is a diagram for explaining a reversal effect suggestion (specific event). FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-3. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-4. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 3-6. It is a diagram for explaining specific operation performance. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-3. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining specific example 4-4. It is a diagram for explaining time production. FIG. 19 is a diagram (continuation of FIG. 19) for explaining time production. 21 is a diagram (continuation of FIG. 20) for explaining time production. FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-1. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-2. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-3. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining specific example 5-5. (a) is a diagram for explaining the outline of the special performance, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the mode of reserved symbols. It is a diagram for explaining control of display of pending symbols during special performance. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining specific example 6-1. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining specific example 6-2. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining specific example 6-3. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining specific example 6-4. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining specific example 6-5.

1) Basic configuration of gaming machine Hereinafter, one embodiment of a gaming machine 1 (pachinko gaming machine) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. Note that in the following description, images include not only still images but also moving images.

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

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

In such a gaming machine 1, a game ball is fired toward the gaming area 902 by operating the firing device 908. When a game ball flowing down the game area 902 enters a winning area such as a starting area 904 or a big winning area 906, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by a 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 obtained (so-called fluctuation will start), but there is winning lottery information for which the notification of winning lottery results has not yet been completed. In this case, the newly acquired winning/losing lottery information is stored as pending information (strictly speaking, pre-change pending information to be described later) in a storage means provided on a control board (not shown).

In the present embodiment, the pending symbol 10 is a fluctuating performance that notifies the winning lottery result (a so-called production 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 Refers to the performance during one change (hereinafter referred to simply as "change") has started, but the notification of the lottery results has not been completed (hereinafter referred to as pending information during change) There is also a fluctuating pending symbol 11 (symbol indicating the existence of the so-called "fluctuating pending") corresponding to the fluctuating pending symbol 11 (symbol indicating the existence of the so-called "fluctuating pending"), and win/fail lottery information (hereinafter referred to as "pre-fluctuating pending information") for which the fluctuating performance that notifies the win/fail lottery result has not started. A pre-change pending symbol 12 corresponding to (sometimes referred to as ) is displayed (see FIG. 2). In this embodiment, the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation is displayed larger than the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation, but the basic form of both is the same. The basic forms of the pending symbols 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbols 12 before fluctuation may be completely different. Moreover, it is good also as a structure in which the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation is not displayed. In addition, the order in which notification of the winning/failure lottery results corresponding to the pre-change pending symbols 12 is completed (so-called pending "order of consumption") is earlier as the symbols are located to the right.

An upper limit is determined for the maximum number of stored pre-change pending information. In this embodiment, the maximum number of stored pieces of the first pre-variation reservation information (special figure 1 reservation) obtained by winning in the first starting area 904a is four, and by winning in the second starting area 904b. The maximum number of stored pieces of second pre-variation reservation information (special figure 2 reservation) that can be obtained is four. Therefore, regarding the reserved symbol 10 corresponding to either the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2, one pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and up to four pending symbols 12 before fluctuation may be displayed (see Fig. 2). . If the pre-fluctuation pending symbol 12 is in a state where a game ball should be fired aiming at the first starting area 904a (normal game state described later), the first pre-fluctuation pending information (special figure 1 pending) is the pre-fluctuation pending symbol 12. , and if the game ball should be fired aiming at the second starting area 904b (special game state to be described later), the second pre-variation pending information (special figure 2 pending) is displayed as the pre-variation pending symbol 12. is set to Regardless of the gaming state, pre-change pending symbols 12 corresponding to both the first pre-change pending information and the second pre-change pending information stored in the storage means are displayed (up to eight pre-change pending symbols 12). ) may also be configured.

In the present embodiment, similar to known gaming machines, the winning/losing lottery results are notified to the player by the combination of decorative symbols 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91. Specifically, the decorative pattern group 80g (left decorative pattern group 80gL, middle decorative pattern group 80gC, right decorative pattern group 80gR) including multiple types of decorative patterns 80 starts to fluctuate, and finally each decorative pattern group 80g The first decorative pattern 80 is selected and stopped. If the 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.

Note that an image (a so-called "small pattern" or the like) indicating various information may be displayed inconspicuously near the outer edge of the display area 911 (the image is not shown in each figure). Players can now enjoy games without being aware of these types of images. That is, basically, it is possible to grasp the winning/failure lottery result by looking at the decorative pattern 80.

In this embodiment, a normal gaming state and a special gaming state are set as gaming states (see FIG. 3). 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 (for example, the jackpot probability is about 1/320), and a low base state (low probability/ No time savings). The special gaming state is a high probability gaming state where the probability of winning a jackpot is high (for example, the jackpot probability is about 1/80), and a high base state (high probability/ (with reduced working hours). 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.

In this embodiment, the special game state is entered after all jackpot games are completed. The special game state ends when the lottery result becomes a loss a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) consecutively. When the special gaming state ends, the game shifts to the normal gaming state. If a jackpot is won before the player loses a predetermined number of consecutive times after entering the special gaming state, the player will enter the special gaming state again (the count of the predetermined number of times will be reset). In other words, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called ST machine in which the condition for successive winnings is to win the jackpot a predetermined number of times in succession after entering the special gaming state before losing. Note that, unless otherwise specified in the following description, the gaming characteristics (specs) are merely an example. For example, it may be a so-called variable loop machine. Alternatively, it may be a V-probability variable machine. Alternatively, it may be a gaming machine (a type-type/two-type mixed machine) that is equipped with a so-called small win and can win a jackpot when a game ball enters a predetermined area when the small win is won. In addition, a game state different from the normal game state and special game state, for example, a low probability game state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low, and a high base state (low probability・It may be configured such that the gaming state is set as "time saving".

2) Hereinafter, various performances etc. that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be explained. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which only a part of the effects described below can be executed. Also, only if a predetermined mode (which may be a mode that the player can select by himself or a mode that is automatically set (without the player selecting it)) is set. , a configuration may be adopted in which effects such as those described below can occur.

2-1) Specific Prefetch Effect The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is capable of executing a specific prefetch effect (see FIG. 4) as a type of prefetch effect. Similar to the general look-ahead performance, the specific look-ahead performance is based on a certain win/fail lottery result (win/fail lottery result for a look-ahead target; hereinafter sometimes referred to as target win/fail lottery result in the explanation of “2-1) Specific look-ahead performance”) While the fluctuating performance (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the previous fluctuating performance) before the fluctuating performance (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the target fluctuating performance) is being executed. This is a performance that is started at , and indicates the probability that the result of the target lottery will be a jackpot (hereinafter sometimes referred to as (jackpot) reliability). In some drawings, the pending symbols 10 corresponding to the target success/failure lottery results are indicated by "T". It should be noted that the winning lottery result (previous winning lottery result) corresponding to the previous fluctuating performance used in the specific pre-reading performance is a "loss" (see FIG. 4(b)).

The specific prefetch effect includes a first half (see FIGS. 4(a) and (b)) and a second half (see FIGS. 4(c-1) and (c-2)). The first half is the part that is executed during the previous fluctuating performance. In this embodiment, the first half is executed during the fluctuating performance that immediately precedes the target fluctuating performance. Specifically, the first half starts after the previous fluctuating performance starts (see FIG. 4(a)), and at the same time as the previous fluctuating performance ends. The process ends (see FIG. 4(b)). The presentation mode of the first half is the same every time (the mode is the same regardless of the mode of the second half, which will be described later). In this embodiment, the characters "Is something coming?" (first half character 15) are displayed in the display area 911. In this way, the fact that the aspect is the same each time does not imply the reliability of the aspect itself in the first half. It is merely a notice that a specific look-ahead performance will occur (it can be said to suggest reliability in the sense that the probability that a specific look-ahead performance will occur has increased, but it does not indicate whether the level of reliability is high or low).

The second half of the specific look-ahead performance is a part that is executed during the target variation performance. Specifically, the second half starts at the same time as the performance during target fluctuation starts, and ends before the performance during target fluctuation ends (before the notification of the target lottery result is completed). (See Figures 4(c-1) and (c-2)). The appearance of the second half may vary each time. The second half, unlike the first half, suggests the jackpot reliability of the target success/failure lottery results. In this embodiment, either the first half mode (see FIG. 4(c-1)) or the second half mode (see FIG. 4(c-2)) occurs. The jackpot reliability of the object winning/failure lottery results is higher when the second half mode occurs than when the first half mode occurs. In the second half mode, the characters following the first half characters 15 (second half characters 16) are displayed. In the first half aspect of this embodiment, the characters "It's a chance!" (characters 161 for the first half) are displayed, and in the second half aspect, the characters "It's extremely hot!" (characters 161 for the second half) are displayed. The characters 162) are displayed. In other words, the dialogue for the first half ("Is something coming?") is received, and the following dialogue is displayed in the second half. It is said to be a natural form following the lines).

In order to make the first half and the second half appear as a series of performances, in this embodiment, the first half is a period (including the end point of the fluctuating performance immediately before the target fluctuating performance (the time when the failure notification is completed)). The second half is executed during the period (later period) that includes the start of the target change performance (the earlier period and the later period are a continuous period with no blank period in between). be). By doing this, the first half and the second half are executed consecutively (receiving the first half's dialogue (first half character 15), the second half's dialogue (second half character 16) is displayed without a blank period. ) It becomes a form of production. However, this does not negate the use of a form of production that results in a blank period. In other words, the settings are such that the first half ends before the end of the previous fluctuating performance before the target fluctuating performance, and the second half starts after the target fluctuating performance starts. I'm not denying that. However, in order to enhance the effect of making the first half and the second half appear as one continuous performance, it is preferable to use the present embodiment.

In this way, in the specific look-ahead performance in this embodiment, the first half, which has the same aspect (does not imply reliability), is executed every time during the previous fluctuating performance, and the first half is executed every time during the target fluctuation performance. The second half is executed in a different manner (the reliability level is suggested depending on the aspect). In other words, while the previous fluctuating performance foretells the occurrence of the look-ahead performance, it is the performance executed during the target fluctuation performance (second half mode) that actually suggests the reliability of the target success/failure lottery results. If the reliability is suggested during the previous fluctuating performance (in this embodiment, the reliability is suggested in the first half), the reliability suggestion will be based on the previous success/failure lottery results. There is a risk that it will be difficult to understand whether the information is about the results of the lottery or whether the results are correct or not. In order to reduce such a fear, in this embodiment, the first half (the previous fluctuating production) is limited to foretelling the occurrence of the reliability suggestion production (the second half), and the second half (the target The degree of reliability is suggested by the performance (during the fluctuating performance).

In addition, in order to reduce the above-mentioned fear, it may be possible to display both the first half character 15 and the second half character 16 during the target change effect, but if you do this, Since it no longer functions as a "pre-reading effect" and all of the series of effects must be executed as a target-changing effect, the time required for the series of effects becomes longer. The specific look-ahead effect in this embodiment can solve such problems.

Hereinafter, specific examples of improving, embodying, modifying, etc. the matters related to the specific look-ahead effect 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
The specific pre-read effect in the above embodiment is an effect in which images (characters) are displayed in the display area 911 as the first half and the second half, but it may also be an effect in which audio is output from the speaker 75 (no image is displayed). .

Further, one of the first half and the second half may be a "visual" effect in which images (characters) are displayed, and the other may be an "auditory" effect in which audio is output (no image is displayed). As explained in the above embodiment, the first half and the second half are different in the presence or absence of the reliability suggesting effect, so in order to emphasize the difference, one is given a "visual" effect and the other is given a "visual" effect. The performance will be “aural”. Preferably, the first half is an effect in which audio is output (an "auditory" effect), and the second half is an effect in which an image is displayed (a "visual" effect). Since it can be said that it is easier to understand the contents of a "visual" presentation than an "auditory" presentation, it is preferable to use the latter half of the presentation, where reliability is suggested, as a "visual" presentation.

〇Specific example 1-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the first half of the specific look-ahead performance is executed during the fluctuating performance that immediately precedes the target fluctuating performance. The first half may be executed over the entire process. For example, the first first half (the first half of the first half) is executed in the fluctuating production two years before the target fluctuating production, and the second first half (the first half) is executed in the fluctuating production immediately before the target fluctuating production. 2) is executed, and then the latter part is executed during the target change effect. In the first half, the words "Is something coming?" (first half character 151) are displayed (see Figure 5(a)), and in the second half, the words "Not yet!" (first half character 152) are displayed. (see Figure 5 (b)), and in the latter half, the words "It's a chance!" or "It's super hot!" are displayed (see Figures 5 (c-1) and (c-2)). form. The aspect of the first half does not suggest reliability, but the aspect of the latter half suggests reliability. In other words, the first first half (the performance executed in the previous fluctuating performance (“Is something coming?”)) and the second first half (the performance executed in the previous fluctuating performance (“Is something coming?”)) The presentation (``Not yet!'') is the same each time.

The maximum number of fluctuating performances that can be used for the specific pre-reading performance is three (because the maximum number of pending performances is 4). In other words, the first half occurs up to three times. Based on this, we have prepared in advance the presentation mode for the first half of the three episodes. For example, three modes are prepared: "Is something coming?", "Not yet!", and "A little more". Then, the first half of the performances are executed in this order according to the number of fluctuating performances to be used for the specific pre-reading performance. If you want to use three changes ahead (use three changes), "Is something coming?" (three times before the target change) → "Not yet!" (second stage of the target change) This is a specific look-ahead performance that progresses in the following order: ``It's almost there'' (one time before the target is changing) → ``It's a chance!'' / ``It's hot!'' (the target is changing) (Figure 6) reference). If the effect during the two changes ahead is used (the two changes are used), the specific look-ahead effect will proceed as shown in FIG. 5.

Note that, unlike the examples shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 above, the first half of the same mode is executed in all two or more fluctuating effects (characters 15 for the first half of the same mode are not displayed). ). For example, the characters 15 for the first half of "Is something coming?" may be displayed in all of the two or more fluctuating effects.

〇Specific example 1-3
The configuration is such that a non-specific look-ahead performance that is different from a specific look-ahead performance is executed. Although the aspect of the non-specific look-ahead effect is the same as the specific look-ahead effect up to the part corresponding to the first half (see FIG. 7(a)), the part corresponding to the second half is not executed (see FIG. 7(b-2)). Reference) It is a performance. If a specific look-ahead effect like the one in the above embodiment occurs, the non-specific look-ahead effect will be the same as the previous fluctuating performance (the fluctuating performance immediately before the target fluctuating performance) that says “Is something coming? ” (Character 15 for the first half) is displayed (see Figure 7 (a)), but during the target change performance, the characters “It’s a chance!” and “It’s super hot!” (Character 16 for the second half) are displayed. Unlike the specific look-ahead effect that is displayed (see FIG. 7(b-1)), no characters are displayed (see FIG. 7(b-2)). In other words, although the non-specific look-ahead effect suggests to the player that a specific look-ahead effect may have occurred, the effect suggesting reliability (the second half of the specific look-ahead effect) does not actually occur. .

It is preferable to set the jackpot reliability of the target win/fail lottery results to be higher when a specific look-ahead effect occurs than when a non-specific look-ahead effect occurs. In this way, after the first half of the performance is executed in the previous fluctuating performance (character 15 for the first half is displayed), the second half of the performance is executed in the target fluctuation performance (character 16 for the second half is displayed). ) (If the second half of the performance is executed, we expect it to be more reliable). In the case of a non-specific look-ahead effect, the setting may be such that it is certain that the target success/failure lottery result will be a loss.

However, on the contrary, it may be set that the jackpot reliability of the target win/fail lottery result is higher when a non-specific look-ahead effect occurs than when a specific look-ahead effect occurs. The non-specific look-ahead performance is a form of performance that feels strange in that even though the first half of the performance (display of character 15 for the first half of "Is something coming?") occurs, no subsequent performance occurs. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the occurrence of such an unnatural effect is set as an event advantageous to the player. If a non-specific look-ahead effect occurs, the setting may be such that it is determined that the target success/failure lottery result will be a jackpot.

2-2) Image Production The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is capable of executing an image production as a production that constitutes a fluctuating production. As described above, in the present embodiment, the pending symbols 11 during fluctuation (symbols corresponding to the so-called "change") and the pending symbols 12 before fluctuation are displayed in the display area 911. In addition, in the following explanation, when simply referring to the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation, it refers to the symbol in the normal mode (normal state) (symbol that is not in the so-called chance-up mode). In this embodiment, the pending symbols 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbols 12 before fluctuation have the same form (it is sufficient if the player can recognize that they represent the same object), but the pending symbols 11 during fluctuation are more variable. It is displayed larger than the previous reserved symbol 12. In other words, when one fluctuating production ends (one hold is consumed) and the pre-fluctuation pending symbol 12, which is the earliest to be consumed, becomes the fluctuating pending symbol 11, the size of the symbol becomes larger. It means being controlled.

The image performance (see FIG. 8) is a performance based on the premise that such a pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and a pending symbol 12 before fluctuation are displayed, and is a performance in which a predetermined performance image 20 is displayed. The specific form of the effect image 20 may be of any kind. Preferably, it represents a moving tangible object. In this embodiment, a performance image 20 representing a "car" is displayed. The effect image 20 is displayed as if entering the display area 911 from outside the display area 911. Thereafter, the performance image 20 moves closer to the pending symbol 10 (the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation). In this embodiment, the reserved symbols 10 are arranged along the lower edge of the display area 911, and the effect image 20 moves along the lower edge of the display area 911 (see FIG. 8(a)). Note that the performance image 20 in this embodiment is not an image that suggests jackpot reliability (it is an image that has no relation to jackpot reliability).

The effect image 20 that moves in this manner overlaps the reserved symbol 10 (this refers to a state in which it appears to the player to overlap in the front-rear direction). In a state where both the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation are displayed as the pending symbol 10, the effect image 20 is displayed on both (at least one of) the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation. Overlapping conditions may arise. In this embodiment, the performance image 20 is displayed so as to overlap behind the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and overlap with the front side of the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation (see FIG. 8(c)). From the perspective of the pending symbol 10, the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation is located in front of the production image 20 (exposed without being covered by the production image 20), and the pending symbol 12 before variation is hidden by the production image 20. This is the display mode. Each pending symbol 10 and effect image 20 are represented by different image layers. The "image layer representing the pending symbol 11" is set to the front in this order (among these three image layers, the "image layer representing the fluctuating pending symbol 11" is the closest to the front). In addition, in the performance image 20, the overlapping part after the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and the overlapping part in front of the pre-fluctuation pending symbol 12 are continuous and not separated. In other words, one non-separated object (the object represented by the performance image 20; a car in this embodiment) overlaps both the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation at a certain point (the pending symbol 11 This means that the image that overlaps with the pre-change pending symbol 12 and the image that overlaps with the pre-change pending symbol 12 do not represent different things.

In the image presentation in this embodiment, the effect image 20 overlaps neither the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation nor the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation (see FIG. 8(a)) → it overlaps only the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation. State (overlapping state after fluctuating pending symbol 11) (see Figure 8(b)) → state overlapping both fluctuating pending symbol 11 and pre-fluctuation pending symbol 12 (after fluctuating pending symbol 11, before fluctuating) A state in which it overlaps only in front of the pending symbol 12) (see FIG. 8(d)) → A state in which it overlaps only in the pending symbol 12 before variation (a state in which it overlaps in front of the pending symbol 12 before variation) (see FIG. 8(d)) It progresses like this. That is, not only a state in which the effect image 20 overlaps both the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbol before fluctuation 12, but also a state in which the performance image 20 overlaps only on one of the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation occurs.

By causing such an image effect to occur, the pending symbols 11 during fluctuation appear to be located in front of the pending symbols 12 before fluctuation. The display area 911 displays an image two-dimensionally, and it is difficult to create a sense of depth. However, by doing as in this embodiment, the pending symbols 11 during fluctuation are in the foreground, and the pending symbols 12 before fluctuation are in the foreground. appears to exist at the rear (inner side), and the two reserved symbols 10 can be easily distinguished. In addition, the fluctuating pending symbol 11 corresponds to the winning/failure lottery result of the currently executing fluctuating performance (fluctuating performance including image rendering) (it is an "active" pending symbol 10); If you want to emphasize this, it is better to make the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation visible in front of the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation, as in this embodiment.

In particular, in this embodiment, since the pending symbols 11 during fluctuation are displayed large and the pending symbols 12 before fluctuation are displayed small, the effect that both pending symbols 10 appear to be shifted forward and backward is enhanced.

In addition, in the image performance in this embodiment, the performance image 20 is not only overlapped with both the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation, but also only on one of the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation. Since an overlapping state also occurs, the context of the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation is further emphasized. In particular, in this embodiment, the state is changed from "a state in which the effect image 20 overlaps only one of the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation" to "a state in which the effect image 20 overlaps both the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation". Since the image effect progresses in such a way that the effect changes to ``, the effect image 20 (car) enters between the pending symbol 11 during variation and the pending symbol 12 before variation, and the effect image 20 (car) moves between the pending symbols 10 and 10. There appears to be a space (displacement in the front-back direction).

Hereinafter, specific examples of improving, embodying, modifying, etc. the matters related to image production 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 2-1
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the pending symbols 11 during fluctuation are displayed larger than the pending symbols 12 before fluctuation, but they may have the same size. Even if the sizes are the same, by the occurrence of the image effect, the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation appears to be located in front of the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation.

〇Specific example 2-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the effect image 20 is displayed so as to overlap on the back side of the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and overlap with the front side of the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation, but the configuration is the opposite. You can also use it as That is, the effect image 20 may be configured to overlap on the front side of the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and overlap on the rear side of the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation. By doing this, it appears as if the pre-fluctuation pending symbol 12 is closer than the fluctuating pending symbol 11.

When doing as in this example, if you want to increase the effect that the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation looks as if it is closer than the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation, then the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation is more likely to be held than the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation. The symbol 12 may be displayed in a large size. However, even in the case of this example, as explained in the above specific example 2-1, the size of the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation may be the same.

〇Specific example 2-3
In the image production in the above embodiment, it has been explained that the manner in which the effect image 20 overlaps (the front and back relationship with the effect image 20) is different for the pending symbol during variation 11 and the pending symbol before variation 12, but regarding the pending symbol 12 before variation. It is also possible to have an applied configuration. In other words, in a state where two or more pre-change pending symbols 12 are displayed, the performance image 20 is displayed so as to overlap one pre-change pending symbol 12 on the front side and another pre-change pending symbol 12 on the rear side. shall be By doing so, it can be made to appear as if the pre-change pending symbols 12 are shifted forward and backward.

In addition, the reserved symbol 10 of special drawing 1 (hereinafter referred to as the first reserved symbol. The first reserved symbol shall include both during and before variation) and the reserved symbol 10 of special symbol 2 ( Hereinafter, it is referred to as a second pending symbol.The second pending symbol includes both during fluctuation and before fluctuation). In other words, in a state where both the first reserved symbol and the second reserved symbol are displayed (see FIG. 9(a)), the performance image 20 is displayed with one of the first reserved symbol and the second reserved symbol on the rear side, The other one is displayed so as to overlap on the front side (see FIG. 9(b)). By doing this, it is possible to create a situation where one of the first and second reserved symbols appears to be located in front and the other is located in the rear, and the first and second reserved symbols It becomes easier to differentiate.

〇Specific example 2-4
The image effect can also be used for a pending change effect. The pending change performance is a known performance that suggests that the probability (reliability) that the winning lottery result corresponding to the pending symbol 10 will be a jackpot is increased by changing the aspect of the pending symbol 10. Hereinafter, the state before the change of the pending symbol 10 that changes through the pending change effect will be referred to as the "before change" state, and the state after the change will be referred to as the "after change state" (the state after the change is more reliable than the state before the change). be).

In the image production described in the above embodiment, although the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation is located in front of the production image 20 (exposed without being covered by the production image 20), the pending symbol 12 before variation is located in front of the production image 20. This is a presentation mode in which the image is covered up (see FIG. 10(b)). Utilizing this, through image production, the mode of one or more of the displayed pre-change pending symbols 12 changes from the pre-change mode (see FIG. 10(a)) to the post-change mode (see FIG. 10(c)). )) may change. In other words, the image production is a production to make it appear that the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation are positioned shifted back and forth, but the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation is temporarily covered by the performance image 20. Taking advantage of this fact, the configuration is such that a pending change performance for the pre-change pending symbol 12 can occur before and after the pre-change pending symbol 12 is covered with the performance image 20. In other words, the pre-fluctuation pending symbol 12, which was in the pre-change mode before being covered by the effect image 20, may change to the post-change mode when it is exposed again after being covered by the effect image 20. do. In addition, in the image effect described in the above embodiment, when a plurality of pre-change pending symbols 12 are displayed, all of them are once covered by the effect image 20. Therefore, a configuration may be adopted in which two or more pre-variation pending symbols 12 may change at once per occurrence of one image effect.

On the other hand, since the fluctuating pending symbol 11 is not covered by the effect image 20 (see FIGS. 10(a) and 10(b)), the aspect of the fluctuating pending symbol 11 does not change with the occurrence of the image effect. do not have. In other words, the pending change effect accompanying the occurrence of the image effect can occur for the pending symbol 10 that is temporarily covered by the effect image 20, but is not likely to occur for the pending symbol 10 that is not covered. . Furthermore, as explained in specific example 2-2, if the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation is covered by the effect image 20, but the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation is not covered by the effect image 20, the corresponding image Although a change in the aspect of the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation may occur with image production, a configuration may be adopted in which a change in the aspect of the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation does not occur. The same applies to the case of image rendering as in Specific Example 2-3. Although the reserved symbols 10 temporarily covered by the performance image 20 may change their appearance, the reserved symbols 10 that are not covered are not likely to change their appearance.

2-3) Reversal performance suggestion In this embodiment, a specific performance and a reversal performance (also referred to as a revival performance, etc.) may occur as performances that constitute the fluctuating performance. The specific performance (see FIG. 11) is a performance that leads to an advantageous outcome indicating that the situation is advantageous to the player, or an unfavorable outcome indicating that the situation is disadvantageous to the player. The specific performance in this embodiment is a type of reach performance. For example, when an ally character (player's character) and an enemy character fight (see Figure 11(a)), the ally character wins as an advantageous outcome (see Figure 11(b-1)), and the ally character loses. It is conceivable to set what is set as an unfavorable ending (see FIG. 11(b-2)) as a specific effect. It is also possible to have a configuration in which two or more kinds of performances (reach performances) are provided as the specific performances.

A reversal effect can occur when a specific effect leads to an unfavorable ending (it can occur with the same fluctuation as the specific effect), and the unfavorable outcome is reversed (the unfavorable situation is reversed). ) It is a performance. In other words, a reversal performance is a performance that will not occur due to fluctuations if a specific performance leads to an advantageous outcome. If the above-mentioned specific effect is to be used, it is conceivable that an effect in which an image of a defeated ally character being revived is displayed as a reversal effect (see FIG. 11(c-1)). In other words, since the reversal performance is a performance in which the unfavorable ending of the specific performance is reversed, a reversal performance is prepared that matches the aspect of the specific performance (particularly the aspect of the unfavorable outcome). If multiple types of specific effects with different modes are provided, reversal effects with different modes may be provided corresponding to each of the multiple types of specific effects (for each of the multiple types of specific effects, (A type of common reversal effect may be provided.)

If the winning lottery result corresponding to the fluctuating performance in which the specific performance occurs is the target winning lottery result (hereinafter the same applies in the explanation of "2-3) Reversal suggestion performance"), if the target winning lottery result is a jackpot, 11 (c- 1)). On the other hand, if the target lottery result is a loss, the specific effect reaches an unfavorable outcome (see FIG. 11(b-2)) and no reversal effect occurs (see FIG. 11(c-2)). In other words, the fact that a specific performance leads to an advantageous ending and the occurrence of a reversal performance is the result of a fluctuating performance that is advantageous to the player, and the fact that a specific performance leads to an unfavorable ending (no reversal performance occurs) is the result of a fluctuating performance that is advantageous to the player. This is the result of a performance during fluctuations that is disadvantageous to the public.

Assuming such a configuration, when the specific performance reaches an unfavorable outcome, the following specific event may occur. The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes an operating means 70 (first operating means 71; hereinafter, when the operating means 70 is referred to as the operating means 70 without particular explanation, it refers to the first operating means 71) that can be operated by the player. (See Figure 1). As the operation means 70, a push button can be exemplified. Alternatively, a sensor capable of detecting a part of the player's body (such as a hand) may be provided, and the detection of the part of the body by the sensor may be regarded as an operation of the operating means 70.

When the specific performance results in an unfavorable outcome, an image (hereinafter also referred to as an unfavorable outcome image 30) indicating that the unfavorable outcome has been reached is displayed in the display area 911 (FIG. 12(a)). reference). Note that when a favorable outcome has been reached, an advantageous outcome image 31 (an image indicating that a favorable outcome has been reached) that is different from the unfavorable outcome image 30 is displayed. If the above-mentioned specific effect is used, an unfavorable outcome image 30 showing a situation in which the ally character is defeated is displayed. However, the unfavorable ending image 30 does not include an image that prompts the player to operate the operating means 70. In other words, the unfavorable outcome is not such that the player who encounters the unfavorable outcome recognizes that it is a situation in which the operating means 70 should be operated.

When an unfavorable outcome is reached and the operating means 70 is operated during the predetermined period set while the unfavorable outcome image 30 is being displayed (see FIG. 12(b)), this triggers a specific event. This may occur. As described above, an unfavorable ending is not a situation in which the player is prompted to operate the operating means 70, but is a situation in which the operation of the operating means 70 is valid during a predetermined period when the unfavorable ending image 30 is displayed. If the operation means 70 is operated during the valid operation period (however, it is not explicitly stated that this is the valid operation period), a reaction may occur in response to the operation. The reaction is a specific event.

In this embodiment, if the operation means 70 is operated during the predetermined period and a specific event occurs as a result of this operation (see FIG. 12(c-1)), it is determined that a reversal effect will occur. (See FIG. 12(d-1)) (Even if it is determined that a reversal effect will occur, the specific event will not occur if no operation is performed within the predetermined period). In other words, it is confirmed that the target lottery result is a jackpot. On the other hand, if the operation means 70 is operated during the predetermined period (see FIG. 12(b)) and no specific event occurs as a result of the operation (see FIG. 12(c-2)), the reversal effect occurs. No (see Figure 12(d-2)). In other words, it is confirmed that the target lottery result is a loss.

In this embodiment, a change in the target image 30t included in the unfavorable outcome image 30 is set as a specific event. As described above, the unfavorable ending is a presentation in which the ally character is defeated, and the unfavorable ending image 30 includes the defeated ally character, and in this embodiment, the ally character is the target image 30t. When it is decided that a reversal effect will occur (when the target lottery result is a jackpot), when the operating means 70 is operated during a predetermined period, the ally character will move (tremble) (stand up). The occurrence of a change similar to the one intended to occur is set as a specific event (see Figure 12 (c-1)). Since a reversal effect is an effect in which a defeated ally character is revived, it can be said that by causing such a change, it is hinting that a reversal effect will occur. Note that during a predetermined period, such a change occurs every time the operating means 70 is operated. In other words, if the operation means 70 is operated continuously (sequentially hit), the character will continue to move (continue to tremble). If it is determined that the reversal effect will not occur (if the target lottery result is a loss), such a change will not occur even if the operating means 70 is operated during the predetermined period (Fig. 12(c- 2)).

In this way, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the operating means 70 is operated when a specific performance has reached an unfavorable outcome, a specific event that suggests the occurrence of a reversal performance occurs with this as a trigger. An interesting game experience is realized in which there are many cases. In an unfavorable outcome (during a predetermined period), the player is not prompted to operate the operating means 70, so not everyone can enjoy the suggestive effect of the reversal effect (unless a specific event occurs). Only the player who realizes that the player can receive the suggestion can enjoy the suggestion effect.

Hereinafter, specific examples of improving, embodying, modifying, etc. the matters related to the above-mentioned reversal effect suggestion 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 above embodiment, it was explained that if a specific event occurs, the occurrence of a reversal effect is confirmed (a jackpot is confirmed), but even if a specific event occurs, the occurrence of a reversal effect is confirmed. It is also possible to set it to something other than . In other words, when a specific event occurs, compared to when a specific event does not occur (this refers to a case where the specific event does not occur even though the operation means 70 is operated during a predetermined period), the reversal effect It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the probability of occurrence of this remains high (not 100%). By doing as in this example, the occurrence of a specific event becomes a gaming experience where the occurrence of a specific event is only a "chance up" rather than a guaranteed jackpot.

〇Specific example 3-2
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that if the specific event does not occur even if the operating means 70 is operated during the predetermined period, it is determined that the reversal effect will not occur (the failure is confirmed). A setting may be made in which a reversal effect can occur even when a specific event does not occur due to the operation of the operating means 70 inside. With the settings as in the above embodiment, if a player who knows the existence of a specific event operates the operating means 70 during a predetermined period and the specific event does not occur, a reversal effect occurs (a jackpot). This means that there are no expectations at all. On the other hand, if the present example is adopted, even if the operating means 70 is operated during the predetermined period and the specific event does not occur, a game feature is realized in which the user can expect the occurrence of a reversal effect (a jackpot). Ru.

〇Specific example 3-3
It is assumed that one of a plurality of types of events with different aspects occurs as a specific event. For example, as a specific event, a first specific event (see FIG. 13(a)) may occur, or a second specific event (see FIG. 13(b)) that is different from the first specific event may occur. There is also a configuration. Then, the probability that a reversal effect will occur is higher when the second specific event occurs than when the first specific event occurs due to the operation of the operating means 70 during the predetermined period when an unfavorable outcome is reached. is assumed to be high (see Figure 13). In addition, when doing as in this example, the occurrence of at least the first specific event does not confirm the occurrence of a reversal effect (the probability of occurrence of a reversal effect when the first specific event occurs is less than 100% (specific) (See Example 3-1)). The probability of occurrence of the reversal effect when the second specific event occurs may be 100% or less than 100%.

By doing as in this example, even if the operation means 70 is operated during a predetermined period and a specific event occurs, the player will also pay attention to the specific aspect of the specific event. Game performance (game performance based on whether or not the player notices the existence of multiple types of specific events) is realized.

The difference between each specific event may be of any kind, but it is preferable that it indicates a high or low probability that a reversal effect will occur. If the configuration is such that a change in which an ally character moves (attempts to stand up) is set as a specific event as in the above embodiment, the second specific event is more likely to cause an ally character to move than the first specific event. may move significantly (the second specific event seems more likely to recover than the first specific event) (see FIG. 13).

〇Specific example 3-4
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the change in the ally character included in the unfavorable outcome image 30 that is displayed when the specific effect has an unfavorable outcome is set as a specific event, but a change different from that is set as a specific event. It may be set as .

For example, a configuration may be considered in which a change in the decorative pattern 80 is set as a specific event. The unfavorable outcome makes it appear as if the lottery result of the target is a failure. In other words, if a reversal effect does not occur, a loss is confirmed as is, and if a reversal effect occurs, it is overturned and a jackpot is shown. Therefore, when an unfavorable outcome is reached, a "missing combination" of the decorative patterns 80 (a combination that is not a set of three of the same decorative patterns 80) is displayed (see FIG. 14(a)). In other words, even if a reversal performance occurs (when the result of the target lottery is a jackpot), the decorative pattern 80 is displayed in a manner that indicates a loss in order to make it appear as if it is a loss. It should be noted that, at least during a predetermined period, the fluctuation of each decorative pattern 80 constituting the "mismatched combination" is in a state where it has not completely stopped (a so-called pseudo-stop state) (in the drawing, it is completely stopped). (It is shown in a slightly swaying manner.) If the reversal effect does not occur, the variation of the decorative pattern 80 is completely stopped at the "losing combination", and it is announced that the target lottery result is a miss (see FIG. 14(d-2)). If a reversal effect occurs, the "losing combination" will be deleted, and the fluctuation of the decorative symbols 80 will completely stop at the "jackpot combination" (three sets of the same decorative symbols 80), and the target winning/failure lottery result will become a jackpot. (See FIG. 14(d-1)).

Based on this premise, if the operating means 70 is operated during a predetermined period when it is decided that a reversal effect will occur (the result of the target lottery is a jackpot) (see FIG. 14(b)), It is assumed that the decorative pattern 80 constituting the "missing combination" swings (moves more than the movement as the "pseudo-stop") (see FIG. 14(c-1)). In other words, the decorative pattern 80 is set as the target image 30t, and the occurrence of a change in which the decorative pattern 80 swings is set as a specific event. Of course, even if the operating means 70 is operated (see FIG. 14(b)) during a predetermined period when no reversal effect occurs (the target lottery result is a loss), such a decorative pattern 80 changes (specific events) do not occur (see FIG. 14 (c-2)). Further, if the operating means 70 is not operated during a predetermined period when a reversal effect occurs (the result of the target lottery is a jackpot), such a change (specific event) in the decorative pattern 80 does not occur.

As mentioned above, if the target lottery result is a jackpot (a reversal effect occurs), there will be a change from a "losing combination" to a "jackpot combination", so it is difficult to predict that such a change will occur. It is assumed that the suggestion occurs as a specific event. In other words, by making a phenomenon in which the decorative pattern 80 as the target image 30t sways occurs as a specific event, it is possible to predict that the combination of the decorative patterns 80 will change (that is, the "mismatched combination" may change). The presentation should be in a suggestive manner. As a result, even a player who has encountered a specific event for the first time can easily sense that the specific event may indicate the occurrence of a reversal effect.

〇Specific example 3-5
The specific event described in the above embodiment is a change in the image (target image 30t) displayed in the display area 911 (a change that can be visually perceived by the player); A configuration may also be adopted in which a change other than an image change occurs as a specific event. For example, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 75, that is, a change that can be perceived audibly by the player may be set as the specific event. Furthermore, a change that can be tactually perceived by the player, such as air being blown out from a predetermined part toward the player, may be set as the specific event.

〇Specific example 3-6
It is assumed that a configuration is provided in which a plurality of types of operating means 70 are provided. For example, assume that a configuration is provided in which a first operating means 71 and a second operating means 72 different from the first operating means 71 are provided (see FIG. 1). Based on this premise, the predetermined setting when an unfavorable outcome (see FIG. 15(a)) occurs in a case where it is decided that a reversal effect will occur (see FIG. 15(d)) (the target lottery result is a jackpot) During the period, the specific event does not occur when the first operating means 71 is operated (see FIG. 15(b-1)) (see FIG. 15(c-1)), but when the second operating means 72 is operated (see FIG. 15(c-1)), no specific event occurs (see FIG. 15(c-1)). b-2)), a specific event occurs (see FIG. 15(c-2)). In other words, the configuration is such that although a specific event occurs when operating some of the multiple types of operating means 70, a specific event does not occur when operating the other operating means 70. The reversal effect suggestion (occurrence of a specific event) does not prompt the player to operate the operating means 70, and can be said to be a "hidden effect," so by doing as in this example, the reversal effect suggestion is Achieves gameplay that is hard to notice.

In the case of this example, the second operation that prompts the player to operate the second operation means 72 is higher than the probability of occurrence of the first operation performance that urges the player to operate the first operation means 71 through the game. It is preferable that the probability of occurrence of the effect is set lower. In other words, the second operation means 72 (second operation performance) has a setting (to some extent) that is a "rare" operation means 70 (a "rare" operation performance) compared to the first operation means 71 (first operation performance). If the game is played continuously, the chances of operating the second operating means 72 are set to be fewer than the chances of operating the first operating means 71). In this case, since the specific event does not occur unless the second operating means 72, which is the "rare" operating means 70, is operated, it becomes more difficult for the player to notice the existence of the reversal performance suggestion.

2-4) Specific Operation Performance The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a specific operation performance (Fig. 16). The specific operation performance in this embodiment ultimately leads to an advantageous outcome that is advantageous to the player (see FIG. 16(d-1)) or an unfavorable outcome that is disadvantageous to the player (see FIG. 16(d-2)). It is something. In the explanation of the winning/failure lottery results corresponding to fluctuating effects including specific operation effects (hereinafter referred to as "2-4) Specific operation effect", it is more likely that the outcome will be favorable or unfavorable than the case of an unfavorable outcome. There is a high probability (reliability) that the lottery result (referred to as the lottery result) will be a jackpot. In this embodiment, if the outcome is unfavorable, it is determined that the target lottery result is a loss. On the other hand, in the case of an advantageous outcome, there is a possibility that the lottery result of the object is a jackpot (it may be set to be a jackpot).

The specific operation performance in this embodiment is a performance whose goal is to defeat an enemy character by operating the operation means 70. An advantageous outcome is that the enemy character is ultimately defeated, and an unfavorable outcome is that the enemy character is not defeated.

The specific operation performance includes a first half and a subsequent second half. In the first half, the player is prompted to operate the operating means 70, and a changing image 42 that changes according to the operation of the operating means 70 during the valid operation period (period in which the operation of the operating means 70 is reflected in the performance) is displayed. This is what is displayed. In this embodiment, continuous operation of the operating means 70 (continuous operation; if the operating means 70 is a push button, this is called "sequential hitting") is encouraged. In the display area 911, an operation image 40 (the words "continuously hit" and an image representing the operation means 70) indicating that a continuous operation is required is displayed. A time image 52 (meter, etc.) indicating the operation validity period (period until the first half ends) may be displayed (see FIG. 16(a)). Note that operating the operating means 70 only once (single operation) or maintaining the state in which the operating means 70 is operated (maintenance operation; when the operating means 70 is a push button, this is called a "long press"). ) may be encouraged.

Furthermore, in the first half, a changing image 42 that changes according to the operation of the operating means 70 is displayed. The change image 42 in this embodiment is an image showing the physical strength (HP) of the enemy character. The change image 42 includes a plurality of image elements 421 at the start point (initial state) of the specific operation performance (first half). In this embodiment, a change image 42 including ten image elements 421 is displayed in an initial state (see FIG. 16(a)). In other words, it is shown that the physical strength of the enemy character to be defeated is "10". Note that the number of image elements 421 in the initial state may be variable. For example, assuming that the types of characters that can appear as enemy characters can change each time, an initial state physical strength (number of image elements 421) may be set according to the type of enemy character.

In the first half, the number of image elements 421 gradually decreases as the operating means 70 operates. From the player's perspective, the effect is such that the physical strength of the enemy character is reduced by continuously operating the operating means 70. In this embodiment, a predetermined lottery (reduction lottery) is executed every time the operating means 70 is operated, and each time the reduction lottery is won, the image element 421 is decreased by "1" ("2" or more image element 421 may be reduced). If a configuration is adopted in which a maintenance operation is required in the first half, a configuration may be adopted in which a reduction lottery is executed each time a maintenance operation is performed for a predetermined period of time. If a configuration is adopted in which a single operation is required in the first half, a configuration may be adopted in which the number of image elements 421 is reduced to a limit element number, which will be described later, upon a single operation.

In the changed image 42 in this embodiment, the initial value (=10) of the number of image elements 421 can be grasped. In other words, even if the number of image elements 421 decreases, an element indicating that the initial value of image element 421 was 10 is included. The changed image 42 in this embodiment has frame elements 422 forming ten spaces, and an image element 421 is arranged within the spaces (spaces partitioned by the frame elements 422). Since the frame element 422 remains even if the image element 421 decreases (see FIG. 16(b)), it can be understood that the initial value was 10. In other words, it is possible to grasp how much the image element 421 has decreased from its initial value (the progress of the decrease) even in the middle of the first half.

Note that the "limit number of elements" is determined in advance at the stage when it is determined that the specific operation performance is to be executed. In the first half, the number of image elements 421 is never less than the "limit number of elements". For example, if it is determined that "limit number of elements = 2", after the number of image elements 421 reaches "2", the above-mentioned reduction lottery will not be executed (or even if it is executed, no prize will be won). Ru.

The critical number of elements indicates the probability that the outcome of the specific operation performance will be an advantageous outcome. In other words, the setting is such that the smaller the number of limiting elements is, the higher the probability of a favorable outcome is (the larger the number of limiting elements is, the higher the probability of an unfavorable outcome). In other words, the limit number of elements is an element that suggests the outcome of a specific operation performance. From the player's perspective, the more the enemy character's physical strength is reduced in the first half, the higher the probability that the enemy character will be defeated in the end.

If the operation of the operating means 70 in the first half is not sufficient or if there are not many winners in the reduction lottery, the number of image elements 421 in the first half does not reach the limit number of elements (the end of the first half). There is also a possibility that the number of image elements 421 at a time exceeds the limit number of elements. In this case, since the player is unable to grasp the accurate limit number of elements, it can be said that the effect that suggests the above-mentioned outcome is not achieved. That is, in order to enjoy an accurate outcome suggestion effect, it is necessary to actively operate the operating means 70.

In this embodiment, it is assumed that the limit number of elements does not become 0 in the first half. In other words, there is no possibility that the enemy character's physical strength becomes "0" (defeats the enemy character) in the first half. When the game moves to the ending after passing through the second half, the details of which will be described later, it is not clear in the first half whether the ending will be favorable or unfavorable. However, this does not negate the setting in which the number of critical elements can be 0 in the first half (in some cases, an advantageous outcome may be determined in the first half).

The second half is executed following the first half. In the second half, the changed image 42 at the end of the first half is highlighted and displayed. In this embodiment, the image element 421 remaining at the end of the first half is enlarged and displayed. For example, if the number of image elements 421 remaining in the first half is "2" (see FIG. 16(b)), the two image elements 421 are enlarged and displayed (see FIG. 16(c)). If the limit number of elements has been reached in the first half (if it is a specific operation performance where "limit number of elements = 2"), the two image elements 421 to be enlarged and displayed will have reached the limit number of elements. It can be said that this shows that As mentioned above, the limit number of elements indicates the outcome of a specific operation performance, so the number of image elements 421 enlarged and displayed in the latter half may indicate the outcome. be. Note that as long as the size of the image element 421 displayed in the second half is larger than that in the first half, the magnification ratio thereof does not need to be constant. The enlargement ratio may be different depending on the number of remaining image elements 421.

In the second half, the player is prompted to single-handedly operate (operate once) the operating means 70 (see FIG. 16(c)). If all of the enlarged image elements 421 disappear (erased), the enemy character is defeated (the enemy character's physical strength becomes "0"), which is an advantageous outcome (see FIG. 16(d-1)). If all of the enlarged and displayed image elements 421 do not disappear (at least one image element 421 remains), there will be a disadvantageous outcome in which the enemy character cannot be defeated (see FIG. 16(d-2)). In other words, the second half is a branching section where it becomes clear whether the enemy character's physical strength reduced in the first half becomes "0" or not. The operation prompted to the player in the latter half does not have to be a single operation. However, since the latter half (see FIG. 16(c)) is the final branch that determines whether or not there will be an advantageous outcome, it is better to make the outcome clear using a single operation as an opportunity. In particular, if the purpose of the performance is to defeat the enemy character as in this embodiment, the single operation in the second half will be a form of performance that the player will perceive as "the final attack on the enemy character." . Note that an operation validity period is also set in the second half, and if a single operation of the operating means 70 is not performed during the operation validity period, the end of the operation validity period will be used as an opportunity to change the outcome (favorable outcome or unfavorable outcome). reach.

In this embodiment, when the image element 421 is enlarged and displayed in the latter half, the frame element 422 is deleted (see FIG. 16(c)). After moving to the second half, which is the final branch, it is considered that there is no need to clearly indicate how much the image element 421 has decreased from its initial value (there is no need to show the intermediate progress of the phenomenon as in the first half). , it is assumed that the frame element 422 is deleted (the changed image 42 excluding the frame element 422 is displayed in an enlarged manner).

In this way, the specific operation effect in this embodiment includes the first half and the second half, and the change image 42 at the end of the first half is displayed in an emphasized manner in the second half. The changing image 42 at the end of the first half can be said to show the "midway progress" of the specific operation performance, and is an easy-to-understand form of performance in which the midway progress is emphasized in the second half.

Further, the changing image 42 in this embodiment includes a plurality of image elements 421 at the start of the specific operation effect, and the first half is an effect in which the image elements 421 decrease. It becomes difficult to tell how many image elements 421 remain as the performance progresses to a certain extent, so in this embodiment, the remaining image elements 421 are displayed in an enlarged manner in the latter half.

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

〇Specific example 4-1
It has been explained that the specific operation performance in the above embodiment is that the changed image 42 at the end of the first half is displayed in an emphasized manner in the second half, and specifically, the image element 421 is displayed in an enlarged manner. However, such "emphasis" methods are not limited to those described in the above embodiments. For example, it is possible to make the color of the change image 42 (image element 421) at the end of the first half different from the color of the change image 42 displayed in the second half. Furthermore, for example, the number of image elements 421 at the end of the first half may be expressed as a "number" in the second half.

〇Specific example 4-2
If the number of image elements 421 does not reach the limit number of elements in the first half, the number of image elements 421 is forcibly reduced to the limit number of elements at the end of the first half (change image 42 changes). shall be. In other words, even if the number of image elements 421 does not reach the limit number of elements due to insufficient operation of the operation means 70 in the first half, the number of image elements 421 is forcibly increased to the limit number of elements. The number of image elements 421 decreases, and in the second half, the limit number of image elements 421 are always enlarged and displayed.

As mentioned above, the limit number of elements indicates the outcome of a specific operation performance, and by doing as in this example, "the number of image elements 421 that are enlarged and displayed in the latter half = the limit number of elements" Therefore, no matter what the situation is, the number of image elements 421 that are highlighted and displayed in the latter half of the game suggests the ending.

〇Specific example 4-3
Although it has been explained that the specific operation effect in the above embodiment is the display of the changing image 42 including the image element 421, other changes may be made as long as the image changes in response to the operation of the operating means 70. It is also possible to create an effect in which the image 42 is displayed. For example, the following may be considered.

As the change image 42, an image including a numerical value (hereinafter referred to as a numerical value 42n for effect) is displayed. In the first half of the specific operation performance, it is assumed that the performance numerical value 42n gradually decreases by operating the operating means 70 (see FIGS. 17(a) and 17(b)). For example, as in the above embodiment, when the player wins the reduction lottery that is executed in response to the operation of the operating means 70, the performance numerical value 42n decreases. Further, a numerical limit is determined each time a specific operation performance occurs, and in the first half, the numerical value 42n for performance is prevented from becoming less than the critical value. The limit value indicates the outcome of the specific operation performance (for example, the smaller the limit value is, the higher the probability of an advantageous outcome is set).

In the second half, the performance numerical value 42n at the end of the first half (see FIG. 17(b)) is enlarged and displayed (see FIG. 17(c)). Then, the player is prompted to operate the operating means 70, and as a result of the operation of the operating means 70, the performance numerical value 42n becomes "0" as an advantageous outcome (see FIG. 17(d-1)). It is assumed that not becoming "0" is set as an unfavorable outcome (see Figure 17 (d-2)). (See FIG. 17(d-1)). As in the above embodiment, it is preferable that the operation mode prompted to the player in the second half is a single operation. In other words, when the operation means 70 is operated once during the operation validity period of the latter half, it is indicated whether or not the performance numerical value 42n becomes "0" (whether or not there will be an advantageous ending). do.

〇Specific example 4-4
A configuration is adopted in which a plurality of types of modes are set as emphasis modes of the changed image 42 (image element 421) shown in the latter half. For example, assume a configuration in which a first mode (see FIG. 18(a)) and a second mode (see FIG. 18(b)) in which the image element 421 is larger in size than in the first mode are set. . In the second half, the case where the change image 42 (image element 421) of the second aspect is displayed is more advantageous than the case where the change image 42 (image element 421) of the first aspect is displayed. It is assumed that there is a high probability that Strictly speaking, the number of image elements 421 remaining at the end of the first half also suggests the ending, so if the number of image elements 421 is the same, the image elements 421 are enlarged and displayed in the first mode. This means that the probability of an advantageous outcome is higher in the case of enlarged display in the second mode than in the case of

By doing so, not only is the change image 42 (image element 421) emphasized in the latter half, making it easier to understand, but also the gameplay is realized in that the mode of emphasis suggests the ending.

〇Specific example 4-5
Although it has been described that the specific operation performance in the above embodiment causes a change in which the image elements 421 decrease in the first half, it may also cause a change in which the image elements 421 increase. For example, the configuration is such that reaching the target number of image elements 421 is set as an advantageous outcome, and not reaching the target number is set as an unfavorable outcome, and the player aims to reach the target number by operating the operating means 70 to select the image element 421. It is assumed that this is a specific operation performance that increases 421. As in the above embodiment, it is assumed that the image element 421 remaining in the first half is enlarged and displayed in the second half.

2-5) Time Performance In this embodiment, it is possible to execute a time performance (see FIGS. 19 to 21) as a performance that constitutes the fluctuating performance. Time effects are based on the number of occurrences of a specific event within a specified time.The results of the lottery are based on the number of occurrences of a specific event that occurs within a specified time. This indicates the probability (reliability) that the result (referred to as the result) will be a jackpot. In this embodiment, it is set such that the greater the number of occurrences of a specific event, the higher the jackpot reliability. In other words, the specific event is a so-called chance up (performance), and the time performance is a performance mode in which the greater the number of occurrences, the higher the expectation of a jackpot.

The specific event in this embodiment is that a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as an opportunity image 50) is displayed at a predetermined position in the display area 911 (hereinafter, simply referred to as the display of the opportunity image 50, the predetermined position ). The reliability increases as the number of times the opportunity image 50 is displayed within the specified time (the number of times shown at the time points of FIGS. 21(c-1) and (c-2)) increases. The timing at which a specific event can occur (hereinafter referred to as specific timing) is set X times between the start and end of the specified time (time up). That is, in the time presentation, the opportunity image 50 will be displayed a maximum of X times. Therefore, the most desirable time effect result for the player is that the opportunity image 50 is displayed X times. In this embodiment, X=5. Note that the value of X may be configured to change each time a time effect occurs.

At a specific timing, the opportunity image 50 moves from the top of the display area 911 toward the center (see FIGS. 19(a), 19(d), and 20(c)) and stops at the center (predetermined position). An effect that seems likely to occur (inciting effect) (see FIG. 19(b), FIG. 20(a), and FIG. 21(a)) occurs. When the opportunity image 50 stops at a predetermined position (see FIG. 19 (c-1), FIG. 20 (b-1), and FIG. 21 (b-1)), it is considered that a specific event has occurred (“success”). ). It does not stop at a predetermined position and slides downward (moves to the outside of the display area 911) (see FIG. 19 (c-2), FIG. 20 (b-2), and FIG. 21 (b-2)). is not considered to be a specific event (it is considered a "failure"). In this way, the specific timing of X times is the number of opportunities for the opportunity image 50 to be displayed, and the point of interest in the performance is how many times the opportunity image 50 is displayed as a "success".

In this embodiment, while the time effect is being executed, the number of times the opportunity image 50 has already been displayed at that time is displayed in the display area 911 (hereinafter referred to as the number of times image 50n) (FIGS. 19 to 19). 21). A configuration may be adopted in which such a number of times image 50n is not displayed.

In the time presentation, a time image 52 is displayed that shows the passage of time until the specified time is reached (the specified time ends) (see FIGS. 19 to 21). The time image 52 in this embodiment has a meter section 521, and the meter section 521 represents the passage of time until the end of the specified time. In addition to the meter section 521, the time image 52 in this embodiment includes a remaining number display section 522. The remaining number of times display section 522 indicates the remaining number of times at a specific timing in which a specific event may occur. In this embodiment, since the remaining number of times is indicated by a "numeric value," the remaining number of times display section 522 includes a number representing the number of times. As mentioned above, the specific timing set in the time presentation is X = 5 times, so at the start of the specified time (before the first specific timing arrives), the remaining number of times including the number "5" A display section 522 is displayed (see FIG. 19(a)). Thereafter, each time a specific timing passes (each time the display of the opportunity image 50 reaches "success" or "failure"), the number in the remaining number display section 522 decreases (FIG. 19(d) ), see FIG. 20(c), FIG. 21(c-1), and (c-2)). By looking at the number on the remaining number display section 522, the player can grasp how many more chances there are for the opportunity image 50 to be displayed.

In this embodiment, the remaining count display section 522 is displaced in accordance with the decrease in the meter section 521 (see FIGS. 19 to 21). The meter section 521 becomes smaller as the end of the specified time approaches, and a remaining number display section 522 is displayed along with the end of the meter (the moving end of the meter). In this embodiment, since the moving end of the meter is displaced from left to right as time passes, the remaining number display section 522 is also displaced from left to right. Note that the time image 52 in this embodiment has a frame portion surrounding the meter portion 521. The shape of the frame is maintained even over time, and can be said to indicate the size of the meter section 521 in the initial state (at the start of the specified time).

The point in time when the meter section 521 becomes the minimum (disappears) is the end point in time of the specified time. In this embodiment, the end point of the specified time and the end point of the last specific timing are set to substantially match. In other words, the remaining count display section 522 is set to be "0" when the meter section 521 reaches its minimum (disappears) (see FIGS. 21(c-1) and (c-2)). Note that such a display of "0" may not be made. That is, at the time when "1" is displayed, the player can understand that there is only one specific timing left, so the setting may be made such that the fact that there is no specific timing is displayed is not displayed. For example, the remaining number of times display section 522 may be erased when the meter section 521 reaches the minimum (disappears).

In this way, the time presentation in this embodiment uses the time image 52 to indicate not only the remaining time of the specified time, but also the remaining number of times at a specific timing (an opportunity where the opportunity image 50 may be displayed). The progress of the production (current situation) becomes easier to understand. For example, if the meter section 521 were configured to display only the remaining time of the specified time, it would be possible to grasp how much time has passed (how much time is left), but the number of remaining chances would be unknown. I can't figure it out. By doing as in the present embodiment, it is possible to grasp the relevant opportunity in addition to the remaining time of the specified time.

Further, as in this embodiment, by making the remaining number display section 522 displace as time passes, it is possible to clearly indicate that the number of remaining times at a specific timing decreases as time passes. It is. In particular, in this embodiment, since the remaining count display section 522 is displaced in accordance with the decrease in the meter section 521, it becomes easier to understand that the remaining count at a specific timing decreases as time passes, and the remaining count is not displayed. It is difficult for players to overlook that this is the case.

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

〇Specific example 5-1
Regarding the time effect in the above embodiment, it has been explained that the display of the opportunity image 50 at a predetermined position in the display area 911 is a specific event, but if the number of occurrences indicates the target lottery result, then the The contents of the event can be changed in various ways. For example, it is assumed that the fluctuating decorative pattern 80 (see FIG. 22(a)) temporarily stops (see FIGS. 22(c-1) and (c-2)) and then fluctuates again (see FIG. 22(d)). Create a time display that seems to repeat. It is set as a specific event that the combination of the decorative patterns 80 at the time of the pseudo-stop becomes a specific combination that satisfies a predetermined rule (so-called chance eye) (see FIG. 22 (c-1)) (not becoming a chance eye). 22 (c-2) is considered not to be a specific event). The specific timing is a timing at which a chance can occur, that is, a timing when the decorative pattern 80 comes to a pseudo stop and becomes a chance or a non-chance. Each time the specific timing elapses, the number on the remaining count display section 522 decreases (see FIG. 22(d)). In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 22, the combination of the decorative patterns 80 in the order of numbers from the left is considered to be a chance match, and the other combinations (excluding jackpot combinations) are considered to be non-chance matches. It is something.

Although not shown, the time effect may be a so-called step-up effect. For example, it may be a step-up effect in which the progress of the effect is shown by displaying images indicating each step (stage). The configuration is such that a change from a state in which an N-stage image is displayed to a state in which an N+1-stage (next stage) image is displayed is a specific event. The timing at which such a change to the next-stage image can occur is the specific timing. A configuration may be adopted in which step-up of two or more steps can occur at one specific timing.

〇Specific example 5-2
The configuration is such that a number change effect in which the remaining number of times display section 522 changes can occur during the time effect (during the elapse of a prescribed time). For example, as a result of displaying an image (action image 55) that acts on the remaining number display section 522 (see FIG. 23(b)), the number included in the remaining number display section 522 increases (see FIG. 23(c)). ). When the number on the remaining number of times display section 522 increases, a specific timing corresponding to at least the number of times indicated by the number will come during the remaining specified time (if the number of times changing effect occurs again, the remaining number of times will increase) do). Note that the remaining number display section 522 may always change when the effect image 55 is displayed, or the remaining number display section 522 may not necessarily change even when the effect image 55 is displayed. good. By doing this, it becomes possible to expect the remaining number of times to increase (specific timing increases) during the performance.

When the number included in the remaining count display section 522 increases, the meter section 521 may also increase in size (the meter increases) (see the change from FIG. 23(b) to (c)). An increase in the remaining number of times indicates that the number of times a specific timing occurs has increased, but with this increase, a change occurs as if the time until the end of the specified time (time up) has been extended. shall be. By doing this, as a result of increasing the number of chances, the effect appears to the player as if the time until the time is up has been extended. However, since the meter section 521 only shows the player an approximate "estimate" of the remaining time, even if the number included in the remaining number display section 522 increases, the meter section 521 does not change (it continues to decrease). ) composition.

〇Specific example 5-3
It is assumed that the aspect of the remaining number of times display section 522 (the aspect of the part excluding the part (number) indicating the remaining number of times) indicates the result (occurrence of a specific event (success) or non-occurrence of a specific event (failure)) at a specific timing. For example, a first mode in which the "color" of the remaining count display section 522 is "white" and a second mode in which it is "red" is set, and the color in the second mode is higher than in the first mode. The configuration is such that the probability that a specific event will occur (succeed) at a specific timing is higher in a certain case (see FIG. 24(a)). It is also possible to have a configuration in which three or more aspects are set.

In the case of this example, the remaining number display section 522 may be configured to have the same aspect throughout the time presentation (specified time), or may be configured to change during the time. In the latter case, it is possible to suggest the probability that a specific event will occur at each specific timing that is visited multiple times through time presentation. Specifically, the aspect of the remaining number of times display section 522 (“color” in the above example) indicates the probability that a specific event will occur at the next specific timing. It is assumed that the appearance (color) of the remaining number of times display section 522 can change upon completion of the specific timing. For example, after the first specific timing comes when the remaining number display section 522 "5" is "red" (see FIG. 24 (b-1)), at the second specific timing, the remaining number display section 522 "5" is "red". 4" becomes "white" (see FIG. 24(b-2)). By doing so, it is possible to clearly indicate the probability of occurrence of a specific event that changes at each specific timing.

〇Specific example 5-4
Although it has been explained that the remaining number display section 522 in the above embodiment shows the remaining number of times at a specific timing until the end of the specified time as a "number", it does not clearly indicate the remaining number of times in this way. , it may also be used to indicate the number of remaining times. For example, the approximate remaining number of times may be indicated, such as "blue" when the number of times remaining is 5 to 4, "yellow" when the number of times remaining is 3 to 2, and "red" when the number of times remaining is 1. Note that the mode of "indicating the remaining number of times using the remaining number of times display section 522" includes not only a mode of clearly indicating the remaining number of times using numbers, but also a configuration that shows an approximate number of times (more or less) as in this example. shall be.

〇Specific example 5-5
The time image 52 includes a portion (hereinafter referred to as a success count display section 523) that indicates the number of occurrences of a specific event instead of (or together with the remaining count display section 522) the remaining count display section 522 (see FIG. 25). . As in the above embodiment, the number of success display section 523 is assumed to be displaced as the meter decreases. It is assumed that when a specific event occurs at a specific timing, the number on the success count display section 523 increases by "1" (see the changes from FIG. 25(a) to FIG. 25(b)). On the other hand, if the specific event does not occur even when the specific timing arrives, the number does not change (see the changes in FIGS. 25(b) to 25(c)). By doing this, it becomes possible to grasp the number of specific events that have occurred up to this point during the time presentation, as well as the approximate remaining time.

Further, although not shown, the success count display section 523 may indicate the approximate number of times the specific event has occurred, rather than clearly indicating the number of times the specific event has occurred. For example, if the number of occurrences of a specific event is 0 to 2, the color is blue, if the number of occurrences is 3 or 4, it is green, and if it is 5 times, it is red. (Such a configuration is also included in the category of "indicating the number of occurrences of a specific event").

2-6) Special performance (Display mode of reserved symbols during special performance)
In this embodiment, a special performance (see FIG. 26(a)) may occur as a performance that constitutes the fluctuating performance. The special performance is a so-called reach performance. The special performance is the winning/failure lottery result corresponding to the fluctuating performance in which the special performance occurs (hereinafter referred to as the target winning/failure lottery result in the explanation of "2-6 Special Performance (display mode of reserved symbols during special performance)") If it is a jackpot, it will lead to an advantageous ending for the player (winning ending) (see Figure 26 (a-2)), and if it is a loss, it will lead to an unfavorable ending for the player (losing ending) (see Figure 26 (a-2)). 26(a-3)). It should be noted that the winning ending also includes a pattern in which it appears as if a losing ending has been reached, but then it is reversed (an ending of a reversal pattern). Note that there may be only one type of special performance, or there may be multiple types of special effects. It can be said that the special performance is a chance-increasing performance in which the reliability of the jackpot of the target win/fail lottery result is higher when it occurs than when it does not occur.

As the mode of the reserved symbol 10, a normal mode 10n and a special mode 10s are set (see FIG. 26(b)). The normal mode 10n is a basic mode (a mode in the normal mode) of the reserved symbol 10. When the reserved symbols 10 are displayed, most of them are in the normal mode 10n. There may be only one type of normal aspect 10n, or there may be multiple types.

The special mode 10s is a mode in which the jackpot reliability of the corresponding winning/failure lottery result is higher than that of the normal mode 10n. In other words, this is what is called "opportunity-up suspension." There may be only one type of normal aspect 10n, or there may be multiple types. In this embodiment, three types are set: a first special mode 101s (blue), a second special mode 102s (green), and a third special mode 103s (red). ). The jackpot reliability increases in this order (the third special mode 103s is the highest). The jackpot reliability of the first special mode 101s is higher than that of the normal mode 10n. A special mode 10s in which a jackpot is guaranteed may be set.

As described above, in this embodiment, basically (when no special performance is executed), if there is corresponding lottery information, the pending symbol 10 is used as the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbol before fluctuation. 12 is displayed. While the special performance is being executed, the pending symbols 10 are controlled as follows.

The pending symbol 11 during fluctuation is displayed or not during special performance depending on whether the mode is the normal mode 10n or the special mode 10s. During the special performance, the fluctuating pending symbol 11 of the special mode 10s is displayed (see FIG. 27(b-2)), but the fluctuating pending symbol 11 of the normal mode 10n is not displayed (FIG. 27(b-1)). reference). In other words, it is displayed if it is on so-called chance-up hold, but it is not displayed when it is on normal hold. In addition, in this embodiment, the position where the fluctuating pending symbol 11 is displayed in the display area 911 is the same regardless of whether a special performance is being performed or not (see FIGS. 27(a) and (b-2)). ). Therefore, the player can understand that the pending symbol 10 of the special mode 10s displayed during the special performance is the fluctuating pending symbol 11. The floating pending symbol 11 corresponds to the target lottery result announced at the end of the special performance, but in the normal mode 10n, it is deliberately not displayed as it is not necessary to show it to the player. . On the other hand, if the special mode is 10s, it is displayed to emphasize that the chance is increased. In particular, in the case of a configuration in which multiple types of special modes 10s are set as in the present embodiment, it is preferable that the player be able to grasp which type of special mode 10s is in place (reliability of reservation). It can be said.

On the other hand, the pre-change pending symbol 12 is not displayed during the special performance, regardless of whether the mode is the normal mode 10n or the special mode 10s (see FIGS. 27(b-1) and (b-2)). That is, during the special performance, although the pending symbols 11 during fluctuation may be displayed, the pending symbols 12 before fluctuation are not displayed. The fact that a special performance has occurred means that there is an expectation of a jackpot for the target lottery result corresponding to the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation, so the pending symbol before fluctuation has no relation to the target lottery result. 12 is not displayed so that a player can concentrate on the outcome of a special performance (target success/failure lottery result).

As described above, in this embodiment, the fluctuating pending symbol 11 is the target pending symbol, and during the special performance, the target pending symbol is displayed in the special mode 10s, but is not displayed in the normal mode 10n. ing. On the other hand, the pre-change pending symbol 12 is not the target pending symbol and is not displayed during the special performance, regardless of whether it is in the normal mode 10n or the special mode 10s.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the above-mentioned special performance (display mode of the reserved symbols 10 during the special performance) 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 6-1
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the pre-change pending symbol 12 is not displayed during the special performance regardless of whether it is in the normal mode 10n or the special mode 10s. It may be controlled in the same way (the pre-change pending symbol 12 is also set to be the target pending symbol). That is, during the special performance, the pre-change pending symbols 12 in the normal mode 10n are not displayed, but the pre-change pending symbols 12 in the special mode 10s are displayed (see FIG. 28).

Even if a special effect occurs, the result of the target lottery will not necessarily be a jackpot (it may be a loss), and if you think that players care about the results of the lottery after the target lottery result, then this example It is preferable that the pending symbol 12 before variation in the special aspect 10s is displayed even during the special performance regarding the target success/failure lottery result as shown in FIG. Note that the position where the pre-change pending symbol 12 of the special mode 10s displayed during the special performance is displayed (the position in the display area 911) is the position where the pre-change pending symbol 12 is displayed when the special performance is not being executed. (See the "blue" pre-change pending symbol 12 in FIG. 28).

〇Specific example 6-2
Unlike the above embodiment and specific example 6-1, all of the pre-change pending symbols 12 (regardless of whether it is in the normal mode 10n or the special mode 10s) are displayed during the special performance. In other words, the pre-change pending symbol 12 is displayed regardless of whether or not a special performance is being performed (see FIG. 29(b)). Doing as in this example is particularly effective when the configuration is such that a change in the state of the pre-change pending symbol 12 (so-called pending change effect; see the change from FIG. 29(b) to (c)) occurs during the special performance. It is. In other words, if the configuration is such that a pending change performance regarding the pre-change pending symbol 12 can occur even during the special performance, it is preferable that the pre-change pending symbol 12 is displayed also during the special performance.

〇Specific example 6-3
As described above, during the special presentation, the fluctuating pending symbol 11 (target pending symbol) of the normal mode 10n is not displayed. Therefore, in a certain fluctuating performance, if the special performance is started with the pre-fluctuation pending symbol 12 of the normal mode 10n being displayed (see FIG. 30(a)), at least at the start of the special performance. The fluctuating pending symbol 11 is not displayed (see FIG. 30(b)). Even in this case, a performance (see FIG. 30(c)) in which the fluctuating pending symbol 11 of the special mode 10s is displayed may occur during the special performance. In other words, assuming that "fluctuating pending symbol 11 of normal mode 10n that is not displayed" exists, the pending symbol 11 of normal mode 10n changes to special mode 10s during the special performance. As a result of the occurrence of a change effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a sudden hold change effect), the changing hold symbol 11 of the special mode 10s may be displayed.

By doing this, it becomes possible to show that the reliability of the fluctuating pending symbol 11 has increased even during the special performance that transitions with the fluctuating pending symbol 11 of the normal mode 10n being displayed (the fluctuating pending symbol 11 is displayed). It becomes possible to execute a chance-up effect using the symbol 10). From the player's perspective, the fluctuating pending symbol 11 that had not been displayed is suddenly displayed (and displayed in the special mode 10s), resulting in a surprising presentation form.

With the occurrence of the sudden suspension change effect, it is preferable that an effect indicating that the effect has occurred (hereinafter referred to as an occurrence notification effect) is generated (see FIG. 30(c)). Since the sudden pending change effect is such that the changing pending symbol 11 that is not displayed is suddenly displayed, it is necessary to make the player aware of its occurrence. In this embodiment, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 75 as an occurrence notification performance (unless an unexpected hold change performance occurs, the occurrence notification performance is not executed during the special performance) ). Although not shown, a predetermined image may be displayed in the display area 911 together with sound effects.

Assuming that the mode of the sound effect is the same as that output during the normal pending change production (production in which the pending symbol 10 in the actually displayed state changes shape) that occurs when the special production is not executed. good. By doing this, if a player is exposed to a normal hold change effect (a player who has heard the above sound effect), the same sound effect will be output when a sudden hold change effect occurs. Therefore, even if the fluctuating pending symbol 11 of the normal mode 10n is not displayed, it can be recognized that the pending change effect (sudden pending change effect) has occurred.

〇Specific example 6-4
As explained in the above embodiment, the pre-change pending symbol 12 is not displayed during the special performance even if the special mode is 10s, but an alternative performance (hereinafter referred to as an alternative performance) is executed. (See Figure 31). Note that the alternative performance is not executed during the special performance when all the pre-change pending symbols 12 are in the normal mode 10n. Various specific aspects of the alternative presentation can be considered. For example, it is conceivable to light up a lamp 58 provided at a position visible to the player (see FIG. 31(b)). Although not shown, as another example, a predetermined image (an image dedicated to alternative effects) may be displayed in the display area 911. By doing this, even if a special performance occurs without realizing that the pre-fluctuation pending symbol 12 is in the special mode 10s, whether or not the pre-fluctuation pending symbol 12 is in the special mode 10s is determined by the alternative production. It becomes possible to discriminate based on the presence or absence.

In the case of this example, the alternative presentation may be made to differ depending on the type of the special mode 10s (which is not actually displayed). The first alternative effect occurs when the first special mode 101s (blue) occurs, the second alternative effect occurs when the second special mode 102s (green) occurs, and the third alternative effect occurs when the third special mode 103s (red) occurs. shall be. It is preferable that each alternative performance suggests the corresponding special mode 10s. For example, if lighting the lamp 58 described above is to be an alternative effect, the first alternative effect is blue, the second alternative effect is green, and the third alternative effect is red, and the lamp 58 is lit (Fig. The example shown in 31 is an example of "red"). By doing so, it is possible to determine even the type of the special mode 10s that is not displayed based on the mode of the alternative presentation. In addition, if two or more pending symbols 12 before fluctuation are in the special mode 10s, a setting may be made to execute an alternative performance corresponding to the special mode 10s with the highest reliability, or two or more fluctuations in the special mode 10s may be set. It is conceivable to make a setting such that an alternative performance corresponding to the special mode 10s of the pre-change pending symbol 12 that is the earliest to be consumed among the pre-suspended symbols 12 is executed.

〇Specific example 6-5
Even if the fluctuating pending symbol 11 (target pending symbol) becomes a special mode 10s, the fluctuating pending symbol 11 is not necessarily displayed during the special performance. That is, when the special performance is started in a state where the fluctuating pending symbol 11 of the special mode 10s is displayed (see FIG. 32(a)), the display form in which the fluctuating pending symbol 11 of the special mode 10s is displayed ( The mode described in the above embodiment) (see FIG. 32(b-1)) or the non-display mode (see FIG. 32(b-2)).

Whether the special performance is in a display format or a non-display format indicates the probability that the outcome of the special performance will be an advantageous outcome for the player (winning outcome), that is, the jackpot reliability. As an example, it may be possible to set the display format to have a higher jackpot reliability than the non-display format. The fact that the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation of the special mode 10s is displayed means that the special mode 10s is emphasized, so it is better to be in such a state than to be in a state where it is not displayed. The setting is such that the reliability of the jackpot is higher than that of the above.

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

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

The performance that suggests the probability that the lottery result described in the above embodiment will be a "big hit" (jackpot reliability) can also be used to suggest the probability that the result will be a so-called "small win."

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

・Means 1-1
A fluctuating performance execution means for executing a fluctuating performance from the start of fluctuation of a decorative pattern indicating a win/fail lottery result until the decorative pattern stops in a manner corresponding to the win/fail lottery result; A performance that is started while a previous fluctuating performance that is a fluctuating performance is being executed before a target fluctuating performance that is a performance is started, and the target lottery result is a win. and a look-ahead effect execution means for executing a specific look-ahead effect that suggests a degree of reliability that is a probability that The gaming machine is characterized in that the game machine includes a first half that does not indicate the degree of reliability, and a second half that is executed during the performance during the target change and that indicates the reliability.
According to the gaming machine described above, the first half that does not suggest reliability is executed in the previous fluctuating performance, and the second half that suggests reliability is performed in the target fluctuating performance, so the reliability due to the specific look-ahead performance It is easy to understand that the target of the suggestion is the winning lottery result corresponding to the performance during the target change.

・Means 1-2
The reliability is higher when a second half mode different from the first half mode occurs than when a first half mode occurs as the second half mode of the specific look-ahead presentation. The gaming machine according to means 1-1.
In this way, it is conceivable to have a configuration in which the level of reliability is suggested by the aspect of the latter half.

・Means 1-3
In the specific look-ahead effect, predetermined characters for the first half are displayed in the first half, characters for the second half following the characters for the first half are displayed in the second half, and characters for the second half are displayed in the second half. The gaming machine according to means 1-1 or 1-2, characterized in that one of a plurality of modes is displayed as the characters for use.
By doing so, the specific look-ahead effect can be shown as a continuous effect that continues from the first half character to the second half character.

・Means 1-4
It is possible to perform a non-specific look-ahead effect that is different from the specific look-ahead effect, and the non-specific look-ahead effect is the same in aspect as the specific look-ahead effect up to a portion corresponding to the first half, but the second half is the same as the specific look-ahead effect. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-3, wherein the portion corresponding to the portion is not executed.
By doing this, even if the first half of the performance occurs in the previous fluctuating performance, it is possible to realize a gameplay in which reliability is not necessarily suggested.

・Means 1-5
The gaming machine according to means 1-4, wherein the reliability is higher when the specific look-ahead effect occurs than when the non-specific look-ahead effect occurs.
By doing this, it is possible to realize a gameplay in which the player expects the second half of the performance to occur in the target fluctuating performance after the first half of the performance occurs in the previous fluctuating performance. .

・Means 2-1
A fluctuating performance execution means for executing a fluctuating performance from the start of fluctuation of the decorative pattern indicating the win/fail lottery result until the decorative pattern stops in a manner according to the win/fail lottery result, and win/fail lottery information used for the win/fail lottery. Among them, the presence of the corresponding fluctuating performance that has started but the notification of the winning/failure lottery result has not been completed is considered to be a suspended symbol while fluctuating, and the existence of the corresponding fluctuating performance that has not started is suspended before fluctuation. a display means for displaying a symbol; and an image effect execution means for executing an image effect in which an effect image that overlaps both the pending symbol during fluctuation and the pending symbol before fluctuation is displayed on the display means, and the effect image is displayed on the display means. is a gaming machine characterized in that the pending symbols during fluctuation and the pending symbols before fluctuation are displayed on the rear side of one and overlapped on the front side of the other.
According to the gaming machine described above, since the pending symbols during fluctuation and the pending symbols before fluctuation appear to be positioned shifted back and forth, it becomes easy to distinguish between the two reserved symbols.

・Means 2-2
The gaming machine according to means 2-1, characterized in that the performance images are displayed so as to overlap on the rear side of the pending symbol during fluctuation and overlap on the front side of the pre-variation pending symbol.
By doing this, the pending symbol during fluctuation corresponding to the current fluctuation (the so-called "suspended symbol of the relevant fluctuation") is positioned in front and is emphasized.

・Means 2-3
Means 2-1 or 2-1 characterized in that the effect image is displaced so as to change from a state in which it overlaps only one of the pending symbol during variation and the pending symbol before variation to a state in which it overlaps with both; The gaming machine according to means 2-2.
By doing this, it becomes a performance mode that looks as if the performance image is entering the space (space before and after) that exists between the pending symbol during fluctuation and the pending symbol before fluctuation.

・Means 2-4
Means 2- characterized in that with the occurrence of the image production, there is no possibility that one aspect of the pending symbol during variation and the pending symbol before variation will change, but the aspect of the other may change. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 2-3.
The image performance is such that either the pending symbol during fluctuation or the pending symbol before fluctuation is covered with a performance image. Utilizing this, the aspect of the reserved symbol covered by the effect image may be changed (using the image effect, a so-called "reserved change" can be generated).

・Means 3-1
The player is provided with an operation means that can be operated by the player, and a performance that constitutes a fluctuating performance from the start of the fluctuation of the decorative pattern indicating the win/fail lottery result until the decorative pattern stops in a manner according to the win/fail lottery result. A specific performance execution means for executing a specific performance that leads to an advantageous outcome indicating that an advantageous situation has occurred or an unfavorable outcome indicating that a disadvantageous situation has occurred; and a reversal effect execution means for executing a reversal effect in which the adverse outcome is reversed, and during a predetermined period in which the operation of the operation means is not prompted, which is set when the disadvantageous outcome is reached, the operation of the operation means is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that when a specific event occurs as a result of an operation being performed, the probability that the reversal performance will occur is higher than when the specific event does not occur.
In the gaming machine described above, the probability of occurrence of a reversal effect is suggested based on whether or not a specific event occurs when the operating means is operated during a predetermined period when an unfavorable outcome is reached (in a situation where no operation is prompted). (The probability of occurrence of a reversal performance is suggested only when the operating means is operated.) This provides an interesting gameplay experience.

・Means 3-2
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the specific event occurs, the occurrence of the reversal effect is determined.
By doing so, a game feature is realized in which it is possible to know whether or not a reversal effect will occur depending on whether or not a specific event occurs when the operation means is operated during a predetermined period.

・Means 3-3
The probability that the reversal effect will occur is higher when a second specific event different from the first specific event occurs as the specific event than when a first specific event occurs. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
By doing this, even if a specific event occurs as a result of operating the operating means, a gameplay experience is realized in which the player pays attention to the specific event that will occur. Ru.

・Means 3-4
The specific event is characterized in that a change occurs in the target image displayed during the predetermined period, which would not occur if the operation means was not operated. The gaming machine according to any one of Item 3.
By doing this, it becomes possible to visually grasp the occurrence of a specific event.

・Means 3-5
During the predetermined period, the decorative pattern is displayed in a manner indicating that it is out of place;
5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the specific event is that the decorative pattern performs a predetermined action triggered by an operation of the operating means.
In this way, the specific event becomes one that suggests that the "mode showing deviation" may be overturned.

・Means 4-1
Execute a specific operation performance in which an operation means that can be operated by a player and a performance that prompts the player to operate the operation means and a changing image that changes according to the operation of the operation means are displayed. specific operation performance execution means, the specific operation performance includes a first half and a subsequent second half, and the changed image at the end of the first half is highlighted and shown in the second half. A gaming machine that does.
The specific operation performance described above is easy to understand in that the state of the changed image at the end of the first half (in the middle of the specific operation performance) is emphasized and shown in the second half.

・Measure 4-2
The changing image includes a plurality of image elements at the start of the specific operation performance, and in the first half of the specific operation performance, the image elements gradually decrease by the operation of the operation means, The gaming machine according to means 4-1, wherein in the second half of the specific operation performance, the image element remaining at the end of the first half is enlarged and displayed.
By doing this, it becomes possible to easily grasp the number of image elements remaining in the first half.

・Means 4-3
The specific operation performance has an outcome in which it is advantageous for the player that the image element enlarged and displayed in the latter half disappears by a single operation of the operation means, and a disadvantage for the player that it does not disappear. The gaming machine according to means 4-2, characterized in that the gaming machine is set as an ending.
By doing this, it becomes a performance form in which whether or not the remaining image elements in the first half can be eliminated is the deciding factor as to whether or not there will be an advantageous outcome.

・Means 4-4
The change image includes a numerical value for performance, the first half of the specific operation performance is such that the numerical value for performance gradually decreases by the operation of the operating means, and the second half of the specific operation performance is , the gaming machine according to means 4-1, wherein the performance numerical value at the end of the first half is displayed in an enlarged manner.
By doing this, it becomes possible to easily grasp the performance numerical value at the end of the first half.

・Means 4-5
The specific operation performance is a game in which the numerical value for performance enlarged and displayed in the latter half becomes 0 by one operation of the operating means as an advantageous outcome for the player, and that it does not become 0. The gaming machine according to means 4-4, wherein the gaming machine is set as an outcome disadvantageous to the player.
By doing this, it becomes an effect form in which whether or not the remaining effect value in the first half can be set to "0" is a branching point as to whether or not there will be an advantageous outcome.

・Means 5-1
The present invention includes a performance execution means for executing a time performance that indicates the probability that the lottery result will be a win based on the number of times a specific event occurs within a specified time, and the time performance indicates the passage of time until the specified time is reached. A gaming machine characterized in that a time image is displayed, and the time image includes a remaining number display section indicating the remaining number of times at a specific timing in which the specific event may occur.
According to the gaming machine, the time image shows not only the remaining time of the specified time but also the number of remaining times of the specific timing, making it easier to understand the progress of the performance (current situation).

・Means 5-2
The gaming machine according to means 5-1, wherein the time image is such that the remaining number of times display section is displaced over time.
By doing so, it is possible to clearly indicate that the number of remaining times at a specific timing decreases as time passes.

・Means 5-3
The gaming machine according to means 5-2, wherein the time image includes a meter section that decreases with the passage of time, and the remaining number display section is displaced in accordance with the decrease in the meter section.
By doing so, it becomes easier to understand that the remaining number of times at a specific timing decreases as time passes, and the player is less likely to overlook that the remaining number of times is being displayed.

・Means 5-4
The gaming machine according to any one of means 5-1 to 5-3, wherein the remaining number display section numerically indicates the remaining number of times at the specific timing.
By doing this, a performance form is created in which the player can clearly grasp the remaining number of times remaining.

・Means 6-1
As a performance that constitutes a fluctuating performance from the start of the fluctuation of the decorative pattern indicating the win/fail lottery result to the time when the decorative pattern stops in a manner according to the win/fail lottery result, the case where it occurs is better than the case where it does not occur. a special performance execution means for executing a special performance that increases the probability that the winning/failure lottery result will be a winning result, and suspending the winning/failure lottery information used for the winning/failure lottery for which notification of the corresponding winning/failure lottery result has not been completed. a display means for displaying as a symbol; one or more kinds of normal modes as the mode of the target pending symbol, which is the pending symbol; and a probability that the corresponding lottery result will be a win is higher than that of the normal mode. One or more kinds of special modes are set to indicate that, and during the special performance, the target pending symbols of the special mode are displayed, but the target pending symbols of the normal mode are not displayed. A gaming machine that does.
According to the gaming machine, the reserved symbols in the normal mode are not displayed during the special performance, so that the player can concentrate on the special performance.

・Measure 6-2
The gaming machine according to means 6-1, wherein the special performance is a reach-for-win performance that leads to a winning outcome when the winning lottery result is a win, and a reachable outcome that leads to a losing outcome when the lottery result is a loss. .
Since the ready-to-win performance is a performance that the player should particularly pay attention to, it is preferable that the reserved symbols in the normal mode are not displayed.

・Means 6-3
The pending symbols include fluctuating pending symbols for which the corresponding fluctuating performance has started but notification of the winning lottery result has not been completed, among the winning lottery information used for the winning lottery, and the corresponding fluctuating pending symbols. It is divided into pre-fluctuation pending symbols, which are those in which the fluctuating production has not started, and the target pending symbols are the fluctuating pending symbols, and during the special performance, the pre-fluctuation pending symbols are The gaming machine according to means 6-1 or 6-2, characterized in that the game machine is not displayed regardless of the timing.
There is no problem in not displaying pending symbols before fluctuation, which correspond to winning/failure lottery results that are not related to the special performance currently being executed, regardless of the mode, and pending symbols during fluctuation that are related to the special performance. It may be displayed in a special mode.

・Means 6-4
The special performance is started when the target pending symbol is in the normal mode, and even if the target pending symbol is not displayed, the target pending symbol in the special mode is displayed during the special performance. The gaming machine according to any one of means 6-1 to 6-3, characterized in that the gaming machine can be
By doing this, it is possible to perform a chance-up performance (a performance equivalent to a pending change performance) using the reserved symbols during the special performance.

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75 Speaker 80 Decorative pattern 91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (1)

As a performance that constitutes a fluctuating performance from the start of the fluctuation of the decorative pattern indicating the win/fail lottery result to the time when the decorative pattern stops in a manner according to the win/fail lottery result, the case where it occurs is better than the case where it does not occur. a special performance execution means for executing a special performance that increases the probability that the winning/failure lottery result will be a winning result;
a display means for displaying as a pending symbol the winning/failing lottery information used in the winning/failure lottery for which notification of the corresponding winning/failure lottery result has not been completed;
Equipped with
The pending symbols include fluctuating pending symbols for which the corresponding fluctuating performance has started but notification of the winning lottery result has not been completed, among the winning lottery information used for the winning lottery, and the corresponding fluctuating pending symbols. It is divided into pre-fluctuation pending symbols, which are symbols whose performance has not started during fluctuation, and
As the mode of the pending symbol, one or more kinds of normal modes are set, and one or more kinds of special modes are set, which indicate that the probability that the corresponding lottery result is a win is higher than that of the normal mode. and
The normal mode may change to the special mode,
During the special performance, although the fluctuating pending symbol of the special mode is displayed, the fluctuating pending symbol of the normal mode is not displayed,
During the special performance, the pre-change pending symbol is not displayed regardless of its mode;
A gaming machine characterized by:

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