JP7014473B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Apart from the big hit lottery (win / fail lottery), a gaming machine that executes a lottery (mode transition lottery) for shifting to a so-called time saving state (high opening / closing mode) is known.

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An object to be solved by the present invention is to improve the taste of a gaming machine provided with a means for executing a mode transition lottery for shifting to a high opening / closing mode at the time of winning.

The gaming machine according to the present invention made to solve the above problems executes a winning / failing lottery based on the winning / failing determination information acquired when the gaming ball enters the first starting area or the second starting area. When the lottery means, the low opening / closing mode, the opening / closing mode setting means capable of switching between the high opening / closing mode in which the second starting area is more easily opened than the low opening / closing mode, and the high opening / closing mode are set. Although it is not executed, it is a lottery that is executed when the low open / close mode is set, and if it is won, the mode transition that causes the transition from the low open / close mode to the high open / close mode is executed. The low opening / closing mode is set as the first gaming state in which the lottery means is provided and the gaming ball is to be launched aiming at the first starting area and the probability of the winning / failing lottery is the same. A first gaming state and a special first gaming state in which it is disadvantageous for the player to launch the gaming ball aiming at the second starting area although the high opening / closing mode is set are set. The normal first gaming state in which the mode transition lottery is executed is more advantageous to the player than the special first gaming state in which the mode transition lottery is not executed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the taste of a gaming machine provided with a means for executing a mode transition lottery.

It is external perspective view of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which showed the game board and the display device fixed behind it. (A) is a schematic diagram showing the state in the big prize area in the unit game (the unit game constituting the jackpot game) in the state where the specific area is closed, and (b) is the state where the specific area is open. It is a schematic diagram which showed the state in the big prize area in the unit game (small hit game) in. It is a figure which showed the decorative symbol and the reserved symbol displayed in the display area. It is a figure for demonstrating the game playability (shift of a game state) of the game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 1-2 (explicit setting, non-explicit setting). It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 1-2 (suggestion of a game state in the case of an unspecified setting). It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 1-4. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 1-5. It is the figure ((a) original position, (b) advance position) which shows the special device schematically. It is a figure for demonstrating the compound operation effect. It is a figure (continuation of FIG. 11) for explaining a compound operation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 2-1. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 2-2. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 2-3. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 2-4. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline of an image change effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the control of the displacement (change) of a target image in an image change effect. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 3-1-1. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 3-1-2. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 3-1-3. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example 3-2. It is a figure for demonstrating the continuous operation effect and the subsequent effect effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the limit mode (limit value) in a continuous operation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 4-1. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 4-1 (a configuration in which a scenario about the expected value of an addition value is set). It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 4-2. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 4-3. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific example 4-4.

1) Basic Configuration of Gaming Machine Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter, simply referred to as a gaming machine) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the various images in the following description include not only still images but also moving images. Further, when the term "a game ball enters XX (winning)" or the like, strictly speaking, it means that the sensor provided in the XX detects the entering game ball.

First, the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 90. The game board 90 is formed of a substantially square plywood, and the guide rail 903 constituting the passage for guiding the game ball launched by the operation of the launch device 908 (launch handle) to the game area 902 has a substantially arc shape. It is provided as follows. The game area 902 is provided with a starting area 904, a large winning area 906, an out opening 907, and the like.

The display area 911 of the display device 91 is visually recognized through the opening 901 formed in the game board 90. In some figures, the shape of the display area 911 exposed without being covered by the game board 90 is simplified (described in the square shape), but the size and shape of the portion can be changed as appropriate. be.

Further, in the game area 902, a plurality of game nails are provided as obstacles that change the flow mode of the game ball by colliding with the game ball flowing down. The game ball flowing down the game area 902 changes in various modes depending on the conditions when it collides with the game nail.

In such a gaming machine 1, the gaming ball is launched toward the gaming area 902 by operating the launching device 908. When a game ball flowing down the game area 902 wins a prize area such as a start area 904 or a large prize area 906, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by a payout device.

2) Playability (game nature)
2-1) Win / fail lottery (big hit and small hit)
A numerical value (hereinafter, may be referred to as a winning / failing lottery information) is acquired from a random number source triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting area 904. The winning / failing lottery is executed using the numerical value. If the value is the same as the predetermined winning value, it will be a hit, and if it is different, it will be a deviation. In this embodiment, two types of hits (types), a big hit and a small hit, are set. That is, if the numerical value acquired from the random number source is the same as the jackpot numerical value, it is a jackpot, and if it is the same as the small hit numerical value (a numerical value different from the jackpot numerical value), it is a small hit. If it is neither a big hit value nor a small hit value, it is out of the question. In the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit is about 1/319, and the probability of winning a small hit is about 1/10, regardless of the gaming state (open / close mode) described later.

In the present embodiment, the first starting area 904a and the second starting area 904b located at a position different from the first starting area 904a are provided as the starting area 904. The first winning / failing lottery information is acquired when the game ball enters the first starting area 904a, and the first winning / failing lottery (special drawing 1 lottery) is executed based on the first winning / losing lottery information. The second winning / failing lottery information is acquired when the game ball enters the second starting area 904b, and the second winning / failing lottery (special figure 2 lottery) is executed based on the second winning / losing lottery information. The first starting area 904a is an area in which the game ball enters by launching the game ball so as to flow down the left side of the game area 902 (the left side of the display area 911) (so-called “left-handed”). The second starting area 904b is an area in which the game ball enters by launching the game ball so as to flow down the right side of the game area 902 (the right side of the display area 911) (so-called “right-handed”). In the present embodiment, the game ball does not enter the first starting area 904a when "right-handed" is performed, and the game ball enters the second starting area 904b when "left-handed" is performed. Is set to not.

If the jackpot is won, the jackpot game is executed. In addition, in order to distinguish the details from the big hit (game) that has undergone a small hit, the big hit winning may be referred to as a "direct hit". The jackpot game is a unit game (a so-called one "round" game in which the big prize area 906 (closed in the normal state) is opened until a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the following description, it is referred to as a "round". There is also) is repeated once or multiple times. In the present embodiment, the unit game ends when either the winning condition in which 10 game balls are won in the large winning area 906 or the time condition in which a predetermined time elapses is satisfied (the large winning area 906 is closed). do. As the number of unit games (number of rounds) included in the jackpot game increases, the profit (expected value of profit) of the player obtained in the jackpot game increases. In the present embodiment, the large winning area 906 is provided on the right side of the game area 902, and the player plays a game so that the game ball enters the right side of the game area 902 (so-called "right-handed").

If the small hit is won, the small hit game is executed. In the small hit game, the large winning area 906 is opened and the specific area 50 provided in the large winning area 906 is opened (see FIG. 3B). The letter "V" is attached in the vicinity of the specific area 50, and the "V" is used as a wording indicating the specific area 50 to the player. Although the specific area 50 is normally closed, it is temporarily opened when a small hit is won. The large prize area 906 is provided with two exit areas, and the game ball that has entered the large prize area 906 passes through either of the two exit areas. One of the two exit regions is designated as the specific region 50. A sensor is provided in each of the exit areas, and it is treated that a game ball that has passed through any of the exit areas has won a prize in the large winning area 906. That is, the game ball that has entered the specific area 50 also has entered the large prize area 906.

When the game ball enters the specific area 50 (see FIG. 3B), the jackpot game is executed. That is, not only the big hit can be won by lottery, but also the big hit can be obtained via the small hit (in order to obtain the big hit, one game ball may enter the specific area 50). It should be noted that the specific area 50 may be provided outside the large winning area 906.

The small hit game can also be regarded as a unit game for one round of the big hit game acquired through it. For example, a 10-round jackpot via a small hit (a jackpot in which a unit game is executed 10 times) is a small hit game (a game in which a large winning area 906 is opened and a specific area 50 is opened) in the first round. The opening of the big prize area 906, which is executed as the subsequent big hit game, is executed as the game of the 2nd to 9th rounds (when the game ball does not enter the specific area 50, the 2nd to 9th rounds). The eye game is not executed, and only the small hit game ends). Similar to the unit game constituting the big hit game, the small hit game ends when at least one of the time condition and the winning condition (10 prizes in this embodiment) is satisfied. If the game balls are continuously fired, the winning conditions are satisfied first, so that in the small hit game, the same prize balls as in one unit game can be obtained. Since the number of unit games (number of rounds) included in various jackpot games may be any, the description thereof will be omitted.

In the present embodiment, when a small hit is won, the specific area 50 is opened together with the large winning area 906 (see FIG. 3B), but during that time, the game ball enters the specific area 50. Sufficient length is secured to allow it to occur. The specific area 50 is provided on the right side of the game area 902, and the player makes a right-handed strike in order to allow the game ball to enter the specific area 50. The game ball enters the area 50. When the small hit is won, the display area 911 is instructed to execute a right-handed hit, so that the player only has to follow it. Even if the right-handed strike is started 10 seconds after the instruction is given, the game ball is set to enter the specific area 50 almost certainly. As described above, in the present embodiment, the setting is substantially "small hit winning = big hit winning" (small hit winning leads to big hit acquisition). In the present embodiment, in the unit game constituting the jackpot game, the specific area 50 is in a closed state (see FIG. 3A).

It should be noted that a gaming machine such as the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, which may be able to win a big hit not only at the time of winning a big hit but also at the time of winning a small hit, is called a "one-type two-kind mixing machine" or the like. Obtaining a big hit via a small hit is a "two-kind" gameplay).

The result of the winning / failing lottery is notified by the decorative symbol 80 (see FIG. 4) displayed in the display area 911. In the present embodiment, three decorative symbol groups 80 g, each including a plurality of types of decorative symbols 80, are set. Specifically, the left decorative symbol group 80 gL displayed on the left side of the display area 911, the right decorative symbol group 80 gR displayed on the right side, and the medium decoration displayed between the left decorative symbol group 80 gL and the right decorative symbol group 80 gR. There are three symbol groups of 80 gC. The lottery result is notified by the combination of the three decorative symbols 80 selected and displayed from each decorative symbol group 80 g. The effect from the start of the fluctuation of the three decorative symbol groups 80 g to the time when the change is stopped and the combination showing the lottery result is displayed is the effect during the change (the effect for one variation). In some drawings, the decorative design 80 is omitted.

In addition, a symbol other than the decorative symbol 80 (separate symbol; not shown) may be displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when a small hit and a big hit are won, a set of three decorative symbols 80 of the same type is displayed (a small hit and a big hit cannot be distinguished depending on the combination of the decorative symbols 80). However, the mode of the different symbols may be different between when the big hit is won and when the small hit is won (whether the big hit is won or the small hit is won can be distinguished by another symbol). The separate symbol may be one displayed in the display area 911 or may be displayed outside the display area 911 (a lighting pattern of a lamp or the like displayed outside the display area 911).

2-2) Game state The game state in which the player plays with the aim of winning a big hit is roughly divided into a first game state and a second game state. The first gaming state is a gaming state in which a game ball should be launched (so-called “left-handed”) aiming at the first starting area 904a. If the player makes a "right-handed" in the first gaming state, the player will not be able to enjoy the expected benefits (the profits that can be enjoyed will be significantly lower than if the player made a "left-handed". If it is detected that you are "right-handed", you will be warned to "left-handed". On the other hand, the second gaming state is a gaming state in which a game ball should be launched aiming at the second starting area 904b (so-called "right-handed" should be performed). If the player makes a "left-handed" in the second gaming state, the player will not be able to enjoy the expected profits (the profits that can be enjoyed will be significantly reduced compared to the case of making a "right-handed". If it is detected that you are "left-handed", you will be warned to "right-handed".

The first gaming state is usually divided into a first gaming state and a special first gaming state. Normally, the first game state is a state in which a low open / close mode (details will be described later) is set. The special first game state is a state in which the high open / close mode (details will be described later) is set. The second game state is a state in which the high open / close mode is set.

2-3) Open / close mode A low open / close mode and a high open / close mode are provided as open / close modes. The low open / close mode and the high open / close mode differ in the ease of opening the second starting area 904b. The second starting region 904b is a region that is normally closed (a game ball cannot enter when it is closed), and is a region that is opened by winning a normal lottery (so-called "electric chew (region)". ) ”). The normal lottery is executed when the game ball enters the normal start area 905. The normal start area 905 is provided on the right side of the game area 902 (see FIG. 2). That is, it is provided at a position where the game ball can enter when "right-handed" is performed. When the second starting area 904b is in the open state, the game ball enters the second starting area 904b relatively easily by performing "right-handed".

The probability of winning the normal lottery when the high open / close mode is set is higher than the probability of winning the normal lottery when the low open / close mode is set. The probability of winning a normal lottery when the low open / close mode is set may be 0%. Therefore, basically, the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting area 904b (starting area 904) when the high opening / closing mode is set than when the low opening / closing mode is set. It can be said that it is advantageous for the player. However, as will be described in detail later, there is no such relationship between the normal first gaming state and the special first gaming state.

In the state where the low open / close mode is set, the mode transition lottery is executed. If the mode transition lottery is won, the transition to the high opening / closing mode will occur. The mode transition lottery is different from the above-mentioned winning / failing lottery (lottery for winning a big hit). That is, when the mode transition lottery is won, the transition from the low opening / closing mode to the high opening / closing mode occurs without going through the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the result of the mode transition lottery is different from the result of the winning / failing lottery, and the result is not clearly shown by the decorative symbol 80. However, it does not deny that the result is shown by the decorative symbol 80 or other symbols. When the high open / close mode is set, the mode transition lottery is not executed. That is, although the mode transition lottery is normally executed when the player is in the first game state, the mode transition lottery is not executed when the player is in the special first game state or the second game state (even if it is executed, the winning probability is 0%). Will be).

The mode transition lottery is executed based on a numerical value (hereinafter, may be referred to as transition lottery information) acquired from a random number source when the game ball enters the start area 904. If the value is the same as the predetermined winning value, the transition to the high open / close mode is executed, and if it is different, the low open / close mode is maintained. Since the mode transition lottery is also executed on the condition that the game ball enters the starting area 904, as in the above-mentioned winning / failing lottery, even if the setting is "transition lottery information = winning / failing determination information". good. However, it is set so that one game ball does not win both the winning / failing lottery and the mode transition lottery when it enters the starting area 904 (if the setting is such that both can be won, the winning / failing). Priority will be given to winning the lottery). In the following description, the transition lottery information and the winning / failing determination information may be collectively referred to as "lottery information". That is, the numerical value acquired when entering the first starting area 904a is the first lottery information (first winning / failing determination information, first transition lottery information), and entering the second starting area 904b. The numerical value acquired as an opportunity shall be the second lottery information (second winning / failing determination information, second transition lottery information). After all, for the player, as a result of the lottery executed based on the lottery information acquired when the game ball enters the starting area 904, "hits (big hits, small hits)", " It means that three modes of "mode transition winning" and "missing" (four modes if the big hit and the small hit are considered separately) are set.

In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the mode transition lottery is a lottery executed when the game ball enters the first start area 904a (first transition lottery) and the game ball enters the second start area 904b. It is different from the lottery (second transition lottery) that is executed with the opportunity to do so. The winning probability of the first transition lottery is about 1/100, and the winning probability of the second transition lottery is about 1/4. That is, the winning probability of the second transition lottery is higher than the winning probability of the first transition lottery.

If the mode transition lottery is won, the transition to the high open / close mode is executed after the variable effect is completed. That is, although the winning / failing lottery based on the lottery information acquired when a certain game ball enters the starting area 904 is "missing", if the mode transition lottery based on it is won, the "missing". After the effect during the fluctuation of is finished, the transition to the high open / close mode occurs (that is, the “next fluctuation” is changed to the high open / close mode).

2-4) When a game ball enters the hold start area 904 and new lottery information is acquired, when a changing effect corresponding to the lottery information acquired earlier is executed (decorative symbol). When the fluctuation of 80 is in progress), the new lottery information is stored in the storage means (not shown) as hold information (hold). In the present embodiment, the maximum number of stored first hold information (special figure 1 hold) acquired as the first lottery information and the second hold information acquired as the second lottery information (special figure 2 hold). The maximum number of memories is four.

The reserved information stored in the storage means may be displayed as the reserved symbol 70 (see FIG. 4). The first reserved information is displayed as the first reserved symbol, and the second reserved information is displayed as the second reserved symbol. The first reserved symbol is displayed in the first game state where the game ball should be launched aiming at the first starting area 904a (the second reserved symbol may not be displayed in the first game state). .. The second reserved symbol is displayed in the second game state where the game ball should be launched aiming at the second starting area 904b (the first reserved symbol may not be displayed in the second game state). .. In some drawings, the reserved symbol 70 is not shown.

Further, although not shown, the reserved symbol corresponding to the one in which the effect currently being changed (so-called “changed” reserved symbol) may be displayed.

When both the first hold information and the second hold information exist in the storage means, the lottery (win / fail lottery, mode transition lottery) based on the second hold information (second lottery information) is preferentially executed. That is, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called special figure 2 priority digestion.

2-5) Transition of gaming state When the power is turned on (at the time of reset), it is normally set to the first gaming state (see FIG. 5). Normally, in the first gaming state, the player plays a left-handed game. The first lottery information is acquired when the game ball enters the first starting area 904a. When the winning / failing lottery (special figure 1 lottery) based on the first lottery information (first winning / failing lottery information) becomes a big hit, the big hit game is executed. After the jackpot game is completed, the game shifts to the second game state (FIG. 5 “R1”). However, only a part of the big hits won by the special figure 1 lottery is a big hit that shifts to the second game state after the big hit game ends, and the other part is a big hit that returns to the normal first game state after the big hit game ends. May be.

Normally, if a small hit is won in the special figure 1 lottery in the first game state, the small hit game is executed, but the specific area 50 (large winning area 906) in the small hit game that has passed the special figure 1 lottery is executed. ) Opening time is extremely short. That is, it is virtually impossible to allow the game ball to enter the specific area 50 in the small hit game. That is, in the normal first game state, it is virtually impossible to win a big hit after winning a small hit. It should be noted that the setting may be set so that the small hit is not won in the special figure 1 lottery (all except the big hit are missed).

Further, in the normal first gaming state, the mode transition lottery based on the first lottery information (first transition lottery information) acquired when the game ball enters the first starting area 904a may be won. When the mode transition lottery (first transition lottery; winning probability of about 1/100) is won, the mode shifts to the second gaming state, which is the high opening / closing mode (FIG. 5 “R2”).

In the second gaming state (see FIG. 5), the player plays a right-handed game. Since the second game state is a state in which it is easy to win the normal lottery, the second start area 904b is opened relatively easily, and the second lottery information is released when the game ball enters the second start area 904b. To be acquired. That is, the second gaming state is a "high base state" in which the gaming ball frequently enters the second starting region 904b. When the winning / failing lottery (special figure 2 lottery) based on the second lottery information (second winning / failing lottery information) becomes a big hit (direct hit), the big hit game is executed.

Further, when the special figure 2 lottery is a small hit, the small hit game is executed. If the opening time of the specific area 50 (large winning area 906) in the small hit game after the special figure 2 lottery is extremely long, and the player continuously shoots the game ball aiming at the specific area 50, The game ball enters the specific area 50 with a probability of almost 100% (see FIG. 2B). In other words, the small hit winning leads to the acquisition of the big hit with a probability of almost 100%, and is substantially the same value as the big hit winning.

Since the second game state is in the high open / close mode, the mode transition lottery based on the second lottery information is not executed.

After the end of the big hit game (including via the small hit) acquired in the second game state, the game shifts to the second game state again (FIG. 5 “R3”). On the other hand, the second gaming state ends when the winning / failing lottery result is missed for a specified number of times in a row (so-called ST type gaming property). In this embodiment, the specified number of times is set to 10. That is, the second gaming state ends when neither the big hit (about 1/319) nor the small hit (about 1/10) is won 10 times in a row. When the second gaming state ends, it usually shifts to the first gaming state (FIG. 5 “R4”).

As described above, the maximum number of stored second lottery information (holding in FIG. 2) in the present embodiment is four. Therefore, even if the second game state ends and the normal first game state is entered, a maximum of four second lottery information (special figure 2 hold) remains. In addition, in this embodiment, in the final changing effect in the second gaming state (the tenth changing effect after shifting to the second game state), the player is continuously right-handed. 2 An instruction is given to urge you to save the hold. If it is followed, the four second lottery information (special figure 2 hold) is usually stored in the storage means at the time of shifting to the first game state (hereinafter, the hold (lottery information) is "remaining". Sometimes referred to as "pending").

As described above, since the present embodiment is "special figure 2 priority digestion", the lottery for the remaining reserved portion, that is, the second lottery information stored in the storage means (special) immediately after the transition to the normal first game state is performed. A lottery (win / fail lottery, mode transition lottery) based on (holding in FIG. 2) will be executed. If a big hit or a small hit is won by a lottery based on the second lottery information, the big hit game is executed, and after the big hit game is completed, the game shifts to the second game state again (FIG. 5 “R1”).

On the other hand, even if the big hit or the small hit is not won, there is a possibility that the mode transition lottery (second transition lottery; winning probability of about 1/4) based on the second lottery information (special figure 2 hold) will be won. .. If the mode transition lottery is won, the mode transitions to the special first gaming state (high opening / closing mode). That is, in the present embodiment, when any of the mode transition lottery for the remaining hold is won, the game shifts to the special first gaming state, which is a kind of high opening / closing mode (FIG. 5 “R5”), and both of them are selected. If the player is not elected, the game usually shifts to (maintains) the first game state (FIG. 5 “R6”). In summary, if you win the winning / failing lottery (big hit or small hit) in the lottery for the remaining hold, you will move to the second game state (re-entry) (after the big hit game is over) (Fig. 5 "R1"), and the rest. If the mode transition lottery is won in the reserved lottery, the state shifts to the special first game state (Fig. 5 "R5"), and the remaining reserved lottery wins both the winning / failing lottery and the mode transition lottery. If not, it is usually in the first gaming state (maintaining the status quo) (FIG. 5 “R6”). As will be described later, since the normal first game state is more advantageous to the player than the special first game state, the winning / losing lottery for the remaining hold is not won (the big hit or the small hit is not won). If so, it would be more pleasing for the player not to win the mode transition lottery for the remaining hold (second transition lottery; winning probability of about 1/4).

Although the special first game state is a high opening / closing mode, the opening time of the second starting area 904b when the normal lottery is won is extremely short (shorter than the opening time at the time of the normal lottery winning in the second game state). .. That is, the special first gaming state is a "low base state" unlike the second gaming state (high base state), which is the same high opening / closing mode. Therefore, even if a right-handed hit is made in the special first game state, the game ball hardly enters the second starting area 904b (the game ball makes a second start than when the right-handed hit is made in the second game state. The probability of entering region 904b is low). Specifically, it is said that performing a right-handed strike in the special first game state is more disadvantageous to the player than performing a left-handed strike (because of such a setting, the special first strike). The game state is the game state in which a left-handed strike should be performed). Therefore, in the special first gaming state, the player strikes left and plays with the aim of acquiring a big hit by entering the gaming ball into the first starting area 904a.

The difference between the normal first gaming state and the special first gaming state (difference in the interests of the player) is as follows. As described above, since the normal first game state is the low opening / closing mode, the mode transition lottery (first transition lottery) based on the first lottery information (first transition lottery information) is won, and as a result, the second game state is won. Transition to (FIG. 5 “R2”) may occur. On the other hand, since the special first game state is the high opening / closing mode, the mode transition lottery is not executed. That is, although the benefit of being in the high opening / closing mode cannot be enjoyed because the opening time of the second starting area 904b at the time of winning the normal lottery is extremely short, the high opening / closing mode is still set, so that the mode The transition lottery (first transition lottery) is not executed (the transition of the route indicated by "R7" in FIG. 5 does not occur).

In this way, it can be said that the first game state is usually a state in which the right to shift to the second game state can be acquired (a state in which it can be acquired in about 1/100) even if the lottery is lost. It can be said that the special first gaming state is a state in which the right to shift to the second gaming state cannot be acquired. That is, although the probability of winning the winning / failing lottery (about 1/319) is the same between the normal first gaming state and the special first gaming state, the former is a lottery that shifts to the second gaming state (about 1). It can be said that the former is more advantageous than the latter in that the latter has no possibility of winning the / 100).

If there is no remaining hold at the end of the second game state, the second transition lottery for the remaining hold will not be executed, and the transition to the special first game state will not occur. That is, it does not shift to the special first gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player, but shifts to the normal first gaming state that is advantageous. Therefore, from that point of view, it is sufficient if the special figure 2 hold is not accumulated in the final changing effect of the second game state (if the remaining hold is set to 0), but the special figure 2 If there is no hold, you will not be able to receive the 1/10 small hit lottery (and 1/319 big hit lottery), and you can expect to win enough with the remaining hold lottery (up to 4 times). It means that you cannot get it (the possibility of getting a big hit with the remaining hold is lost). In the present embodiment, the expected value (expected payout) enjoyed by the player is larger in the case where the remaining hold is accumulated (in the case where the remaining hold is accumulated four) than in the case where the remaining hold is not accumulated. (It is more profitable for the player to enjoy the possibility of "big hit acquisition" due to the remaining hold than to eliminate the possibility of shifting to the "special first game state"). .. As described above, in the final changing effect in the second game state (the tenth changing effect after shifting to the second game state), the player continues to hit right and holds the special figure 2 hold. When an instruction is given to encourage the player to save, it is advantageous for the player to play according to the instruction.

The high opening / closing mode in the special first game state ends when the winning / failing lottery result is missed for a predetermined number of times (X times) in a row, and the mode shifts to the normal first game state (FIG. 5 “R8”). In other words, the special first game state is a game state in which a left-handed game is performed and a big hit win (about 1/319) is aimed at by the first win / loss lottery. For example, it means that the player shifts to the normal first game state, which is more advantageous than the current state. After shifting to the normal first game state, the mode transition lottery is executed in addition to the winning / failing lottery. In this embodiment, X = 800 (X can be changed as appropriate). The special first game state may be set to continue until the next big hit. That is, it may be set so that the transition from the special first gaming state to the normal first gaming state does not occur.

As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first gaming state (low) is the first gaming state in which the left-handed game is performed (the first lottery information is acquired and the lottery is received). Open / close mode) and special first game state (high open / close mode) are set, and the mode transition lottery is executed by setting the special first game state to a state in which the benefits of the high open / close mode cannot be received. The first gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the special first gaming state in which the mode transition lottery is not executed. That is, it is advantageous as a state of left-handed strike by creating a relationship that the low open / close mode is more advantageous to the player by utilizing the fact that the lottery for shifting to the high open / close mode is not executed during the high open / close mode. It is interesting that two kinds of states with different degrees of degree are provided.

Further, the game playability of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is the winning probability of the second transition lottery based on the second lottery information rather than the winning probability (about 1/100) of the first transition lottery based on the first lottery information. (Approximately 1/4) is set higher, and depending on whether or not the second transition lottery for the "remaining hold" when transitioning from the second gaming state to the normal first gaming state is won, the special first gaming state It is a novel thing that it is decided whether or not to shift to (the player is more pleased not to win the second transition lottery for the remaining hold).

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters relating to the above-mentioned game playability (particularly, the normal first game state and the special first game state) have been improved, modified, and embodied will be described. In addition, as long as possible, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of items described using the following specific examples are applied.

○ Specific example 1-1
In the above embodiment, whether the first game state is set or the special first game state is set is determined according to the result of the mode transition lottery for the remaining hold, but this is only an example. .. As a state in which a game should be played aiming at the first starting area 904a (a state in which a left-handed strike should be performed), a state in which a mode transition lottery can be won because a low open / close mode is set and a high open / close mode are set. Therefore, it suffices if there is a state in which the mode transition lottery is not won (a state in which the benefit of the high open / close mode cannot be received).

○ Specific example 1-2
It may be a setting (explicit setting) that clearly indicates to the player whether the second game state has ended, and after the lottery for the remaining hold, the state has shifted to the normal first game state or the special first game state. However, the setting may not be clearly shown to the player (unspecified setting). In the case of explicit setting, any method may be used to indicate whether the player is in the normal first game state or the special first game state. For example, if the result of the mode transition lottery for the remaining hold is shown, it is possible to grasp which first game state has been transitioned to.

Further, in at least one of the normal first gaming state and the special first gaming state, a unique display indicating the gaming state, for example, "○○ mode" in the normal first gaming state, the special first gaming state. In, "XX mode" (indicating that XX mode is the normal first gaming state and XX mode is the special first gaming state) can be displayed in the display area 911. It is possible (see FIG. 6 (a)). In the unspecified setting, such a display is not made so that the player cannot clearly determine which state it is in (see FIG. 6 (b)).

If it is explicitly set, there is an advantage that the game becomes easy to understand because the player can determine whether the normal first game state or the special first game state has been entered. Further, where the normal first gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the special first gaming state, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game without knowing that it is the normal first gaming state (). A player who would normally continue the game if he / she knows that he / she has moved to the first game state may also stop the game).

If it is set to be unspecified, it will not be possible to know which first game state has been reached after the lottery for the remaining hold is completed, so you can enjoy playing while imagining it. In the case of an unspecified setting, a suggestion effect suggesting whether either the normal first game state or the special first game state is set may be generated in the variable effect. By doing so, it is possible to enjoy while predicting whether the normal first gaming state or the special first gaming state is set depending on the type and content of the suggestion effect that occurs.

Various examples of suggestive effects can be considered. For example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a suggestion effect X (for example, a character X is displayed) or a suggestion effect Y in a different aspect (for example, a character y is displayed) can occur, and a normal first game is performed. When the state is set, the suggestion effect X has a higher probability of occurring than the suggestion effect Y, and when the special first game state is set, the suggestion effect Y occurs more than the suggestion effect X. The probability is set to be high (FIG. 7 shows an example in which the time when the reach is established is a predetermined condition) (see FIG. 7). In addition, a suggestion effect may be provided such that when it occurs, it is confirmed that one of the normal first gaming state and the special first gaming state is set.

The probability that the suggestion effect will occur may change. For example, after the lottery for the remaining reserved portion is completed, until the result of 100 win / fail lottery is executed (up to 100 rotations), the probability of occurrence of the suggestion effect is set to be higher than after that. By doing so, it will contribute to the reduction of the number of players who stop the game immediately after the lottery for the remaining hold is completed.

○ Specific example 1-3
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the first game state is normally set when the power is turned on, but unlike this, the special first game state is set when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on, it is a so-called morning state (a state when the game store is opened), and if it is preferable that the game state at that time is the game state having the lowest value for the player, it is usually the first state. The configuration is such that a special first gaming state, which is more disadvantageous to the player than the gaming state, is set. Alternatively, the special first gaming state may be set by operating a predetermined button or the like provided inside the gaming machine 1 (an operation that can be performed by the gaming store but not by the player).

However, if the configuration is such that the first game state is normally set when the power is turned on as in the above embodiment, the most disadvantageous special first game state is not set in the so-called morning one state (probability that it is not set). Therefore, there is an advantage that the number of players who play in the morning can be expected to increase.

○ Specific example 1-4
As shown in FIG. 8, when the number of consecutive deviations is specified (Y times) in the first gaming state (including both the normal first gaming state and the special first gaming state), the second game is played. It is set to shift to a state (a state advantageous to the player mounted as a so-called "ceiling" function) (Y = number of ceilings) (FIG. 8 "R9"). It should be noted that the number of times the game state is continued in the case of shifting to the second game state as the "ceiling" is set so that most of them (for example, 98% or more) are linked to the jackpot acquisition (big hit or small hit win). good. It may be set to continue until the next big hit without ending the second game state. In the gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, even when the second gaming state (ST) is completed, a player who intends to continue the game when the game shifts to the normal first gaming state after the lottery for the remaining reserved portion is performed. Since it is expected to increase (so-called “immediate discoloration” is reduced), it can be said that it is easy to increase the value of Y (it is easy to set the ceiling to “far”).

In the case of this example, the specified number of times Y is made larger than the number of times the high opening / closing mode continues in the special first game state (predetermined number of times X) (Y> X). That is, the high opening / closing mode in the special first gaming state must be terminated before reaching the specified number of times Y (reaching the "ceiling"). In the high opening / closing mode in the special first game state, the opening time of the second starting area 904b when the normal lottery is won is extremely short, and the high opening / closing mode cannot benefit from the "low base state". be. On the other hand, the second gaming state that shifts when the "ceiling" function is manifested is the "high base state" in which the opening time of the second starting region 904b is long. That is, even in the same high opening / closing mode, the high opening / closing mode in the special first gaming state and the high opening / closing mode in the second gaming state are completely different modes. Therefore, after temporarily ending the high open / close mode in the special first game state (once shifting to the normal first game state (low open / close mode)), the second game state is triggered by reaching the specified number of times Y. It is necessary to shift to the high open / close mode. In order to realize this, Y> X, and the high opening / closing mode in the special first game state must be terminated before reaching the "ceiling".

○ Specific example 1-5
In the changing effect showing the lottery result of the remaining hold, the result of the mode transition lottery is suggested (mode transition suggestion effect) as well as the suggestion of the winning / failing lottery result (the suggestion of the big hit or the small hit winning). As mentioned above, since it is pleasing to the player not to win the mode transition lottery, the mode transition suggestion effect suggests the possibility that the mode transition lottery has not been won (non-winning). ..

For example, it is assumed that the combination of the decorative symbols 80 indicating the winning / failing lottery result (missing) suggests whether or not the mode transition lottery has been won (the combination indicating the winning / losing lottery is the mode transition suggestion effect). As mentioned above, when the result of the win / fail lottery is a win (big hit or small hit), it is prioritized (it does not win both the win / fail lottery and the mode transition lottery), and the mode transition can occur when it is out of order. Therefore, it is assumed that the combination of the decorative symbols 80 indicating the deviation indicates the presence or absence of the mode transition. The law of the combination can be set as appropriate. For example, it is more likely that the mode transition lottery will be won (that is, the situation is not pleasing to the player) when the number is "all even" than when the number is "all odd". It is possible (see FIG. 9). If it is displayed, a combination (rule) for confirming that the mode transition lottery has been won may be set.

As the mode transition suggestion effect, a predetermined suggestion image may be displayed during the variable effect, and the color (blue, green, or red) of the suggestion image may suggest the result of the mode transition lottery. As for the general effect suggesting the result of the winning / failing lottery, it is more likely that the winning / failing lottery result will be won in green than in blue and in red than in green. On the other hand, in the mode transition suggestion effect, green is more likely than blue, and red is more likely than green to be "not won" in the mode transition lottery. That is, since it is preferable for the player to "not win" in the mode transition lottery, it is assumed that the mode (image color) of the effect is set in the reverse order of the effect suggesting the result of the win / fail lottery. ..

3) Various effects The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute the following effects as the effects constituting the variable effect executed in the first gaming state. It should be noted that only a part of the effects described below may be feasible. Further, the playability described in 2) above is not an indispensable condition for executing the effect described below. The effect described below may occur in the effect during fluctuation in a general probabilistic loop machine, ST machine, or the like. Further, the effect described below may occur during the jackpot game. For example, the effect described below is executed to suggest and notify the result of the winning / failing lottery (big hit), but it is applied by replacing it with the suggestion and notification of the game state after the big hit game is completed. It is also possible to configure it.

3-1) Combined operation effect 3-1-1) Special device The combined operation effect is an effect using a special device 11 (see FIGS. 1 and 10), which is a kind of operation means 10 that can be operated by the player. .. The special device 11 is a structure capable of moving along a predetermined direction. The special device 11 in this embodiment is a structure imitating a "sword". The special device 11 is in the in-situ position (see FIG. 10A) and above the in-situ position (“upper” means upward from the horizontal direction, and “downward” means upward from the horizontal direction. It also means downward. It is possible to move between the advance position (see FIG. 10B), which is the position (the same applies hereinafter). The special device 11 is in a state of being inserted into the accommodation space formed in the housing of the gaming machine 1. Specifically, the housing has a storage space in which an opening that opens upward is formed, and a part of the special device 11 (the "blade" part of the sword) enters the space. , The other part (the "tsuba" and "handle" part of the sword) is located outside the containment space (above the containment space). When the special device 11 is displaced from the original position to the advanced position (displaced upward), a part of the special device 11 (the "blade" portion of the sword) that has entered the accommodation space is exposed to the outside of the accommodation space.

The original position is a position where the special device 11 cannot move further downward. The advance position is a position where the special device 11 cannot move upward any more. The special device 11 is located in the original position (or is within a range that can be regarded as being approximately in the original position) and is located in the advanced position (or is located almost in the advanced position). Being within a range that can be considered to be) is detected by a sensor (not shown). The power of the electric drive source can be transmitted to the special device 11. The drive source according to this embodiment is a motor 111 (see FIG. 10). Since the configuration of the power transmission mechanism from the motor 111 to the special device 11 may be any, the description thereof will be omitted. By rotating the motor 111 to one side, the special device 11 is displaced from the original position to the advanced position. By rotating the motor 111 to the other side, the special device 11 is displaced from the advanced position to the original position. That is, the special device 11 according to the present embodiment can be automatically operated regardless of the operation of the player. When the player is not at the timing to operate (operate) the special device 11, the special device 11 is locked. The locking mechanism may be any. In the present embodiment, the detinting torque of the excited motor 111 prevents the special device 11 from being easily displaced from the original position to the advanced position. When executing the combined operation effect, the lock is released and the special device 11 can be operated.

Further, in the present embodiment, a vibration device 112 capable of vibrating (vibrating) the special device 11 is provided (see FIG. 10). If the player vibrates the special device 11 while operating (touching) the special device 11, the vibration is transmitted to the player. Since this type of vibrating device 112 (structure for vibrating the operating means 10) is known, the description thereof will be omitted.

3-1-2) Configuration of compound operation effect The compound operation effect in this embodiment is an effect imposed on the player with the goal of destroying 100 enemies. It was set that the numerical value of "100" (numerical value for production) finally reaches (destroys) "0" (destroys) as a successful outcome in favor of the player, and that the numerical value of "0" does not reach "0" is a failure outcome. It is a thing. When a successful outcome is reached, an event advantageous to the player occurs, and when a failed outcome is reached, the event does not occur. That is, it is set as an advantageous ending that the numerical value for production reaches the specified value (target value) of "0", and as a disadvantageous ending if it does not reach it. As will be described in detail later, the numerical value for the effect changes with the progress of the compound operation effect, and the change mode suggests the end of the compound operation effect. Therefore, the numerical value for the effect is compound. It can also be regarded as a "suggestion element" that suggests the end of the operation effect. In the present embodiment, the "advantageous event" is a big hit notification (big hit confirmation). That is, if the winning / failing lottery result (target winning / failing lottery result) corresponding to the changing effect in which the compound operation effect occurs is a big hit, a success result is reached, and if it is a mistake, a failure result is reached. The combined operation effect can also be regarded as a kind of reach effect in which the result of the winning / failing lottery is notified by the outcome.

The combined operation effect includes the first stage and the second stage. The first stage is a stage in which the player is required to displace the special device 11 from the original position to the advanced position. The second stage is a stage in which the player is required to displace the special device 11 located in the advanced position to the original position by the operation in the first stage. That is, it can be said that the first stage is the first half part of the compound operation effect, and the second stage is the latter half part of the compound operation effect. An operation validity period (a period in which the operation of the special device 11 is reflected in the effect) is set in each of the first stage and the second stage.

Specifically, the production form of the first stage is as follows. After the player was shown that the goal was to destroy 100 enemies (see FIG. 11 (a)), the special device 11 was unlocked and the special device 11 was moved from the original position to the advance position. It is urged to displace. In this embodiment, the characters "pull out the sword" are displayed in the display area 911 (see FIG. 11B). If the player does not operate the special device 11 within a predetermined time, the special device 11 is automatically positioned at the advance position by driving the motor 111.

With the special device 11 located in the advanced position, a maintenance operation for maintaining the special device 11 in the advanced position is promoted (see FIG. 11 (c)). In this embodiment, the characters "KEEP" are displayed in the display area 911. The player who sees this keeps holding the special device 11 at the advance position. Even if the player releases his / her hand from the special device 11, the special device 11 is maintained in the advanced position (it is prevented from falling downward due to the detinting torque of the motor 111). That is, in the present embodiment, the instruction to keep the special device 11 in the advanced position is only for the purpose of production, and even if it is neglected, the special device 11 is automatically maintained in the advanced position. It is configured.

While the maintenance operation is requested, the production value of "100" representing the number of enemies is reduced. That is, there is a change in the effect value as it approaches the specified value “0” over time (see FIGS. 11 (c) and 11 (d)). The change may be such that the numerical value decreases by "1" or by "2" or more. The mode of decrease may be different each time. In the present embodiment, the vibration device 112 is driven and the special device 11 vibrates while the maintenance operation is required and the effect value is decreasing with time. Since the first stage is an effect mode showing that the number of enemies is decreasing (defeating enemies) by operating the special device 11, the special device 11 is vibrated so that the decrease of the enemies is transmitted as a sensation. To. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the special device 11 is maintained at the advanced position even if the maintenance operation is neglected. In this way, there is a risk that the number of players who think that the maintenance operation is meaningless will increase (the number of players who do not touch the special device 11 will increase), but in this embodiment, the special device 11 is vibrated. It is set to encourage the player to actively participate in the maintenance operation by (generating an effect that cannot be experienced without touching the special device 11).

When the request for the maintenance operation ends, that is, when the first stage ends, the change in the effect numerical value ends. In the present embodiment, the vibration of the special device 11 is also stopped with this as an opportunity. Assuming that the numerical value for production at the time when the first stage is completed is a "halfway value", the ending of the first stage corresponds to the halfway ending indicating the "halfway value" (FIG. 11 (e), FIG. 12 (a)). In this embodiment, the smaller the value of the "midway value" (that is, the closer it is to the specified value "0"), the higher the probability that the final compound operation effect will end (final end). Is set to. In other words, the aspect of the premature ending suggests the probability that the final ending will be advantageous to the player. In the present embodiment, a plurality of values are set as candidates for the mid-term numerical value, and the numerical value for production is reduced so as to reach one of the values of the candidate at the mid-term end. The smaller the value (closer to the specified value), the higher the probability of a successful outcome.

In this embodiment, the halfway value indicated by the halfway ending is not "0". In other words, the numerical value for production does not reach the specified value at the stage of the halfway end. However, the halfway value may be "0" at the halfway ending, and in that case, the setting may be made so that the final ending of the combined operation effect will reach the successful ending.

After reaching the halfway end (after the halfway number is shown), move to the second stage. In the second stage, the special device 11 located at the advanced position is urged to be displaced to the original position by passing through the first stage. Since the displacement is a downward displacement, the characters "push the sword" are displayed in the display area 911 in the present embodiment (see FIG. 12 (b)). When it is detected that the special device 11 has reached the original position during the operation valid period, the end (final end) of the combined operation effect is reached. That is, it leads to a success or failure ending. If the special device 11 does not reach the original position within the operation valid period, the final end is reached with the end of the operation valid period as a trigger. In this case, after the operation valid period ends, the motor 111 is driven and the special device 11 automatically returns to the original position.

If the result is successful, it is shown that the number of enemies, that is, the numerical value for production has reached "0" (specified value) (see FIG. 12 (c-1)). It should be noted that the specified value itself does not have to be shown in the display area 911. For example, if the character "destroy" is shown, the player can know that the number of enemies has become "0", so that the specified value itself does not have to be displayed. That is, "reaching the specified value" (indicating that) includes not only indicating the specified value itself but also indicating that it is substantially synonymous with reaching the specified value. do. Further, in the present embodiment, the special device 11 vibrates in the case of a successful outcome.

In the event of a failure, it is indicated that the number of enemies has not reached the specified value. In this embodiment, a numerical value for production other than "0" is shown (see FIG. 12 (c-2)). If a character such as "remaining" is displayed, it can be seen that the specified value ("0") has not been reached, so it is not necessary to display the effect numerical value itself. In other words, "not reaching the specified value" (indicating that) not only indicates the numerical value itself other than the specified value, but also indicates that it is substantially synonymous with not reaching the specified value. Is also included. In the case of a failure result, the special device 11 does not vibrate, unlike the case of a success result.

As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is an effect including a first stage of displacing the special device 11 from the original position to the advanced position and a second stage of displacing the special device 11 from the advanced position to the original position. It is possible to perform an interesting combined operation effect in which the halfway ending (halfway numerical value) that has passed through the stages suggests the final ending after the second stage.

Further, in the first stage, the special device 11 is maintained at the advance position, and during that time, the numerical value for production (suggestion element) changes with time toward the target specified value. The value shown as the ending (midway value) suggests the final ending. In other words, since it is a production form that aims to get as close as possible to the final goal by the maintenance operation in the first stage, the flow of the production is easy to understand.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the above-mentioned combined operation effect are improved, modified, and embodied will be described. In addition, as long as possible, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of items described using the following specific examples are applied.

○ Specific example 2-1
In the above embodiment, it has been explained that in the first stage, the special device 11 is maintained in the advanced position without touching the special device 11, and the numerical value (suggestion element) for production changes during that time. If the maintenance operation is not performed, the numerical value for production may not change.

Various methods for determining whether or not the maintenance operation has been performed (whether or not the player is touching the special device 11) can be considered. For example, a sensor is provided on the special device 11 so that the player can determine whether or not the special device 11 is touched. That is, if the contact of the player is detected by the sensor, it is determined that the maintenance operation is performed, and if it is not detected, it is determined that the maintenance operation is not performed.

As another example, if the special device 11 is not touched (unless a force is applied so as not to lower it), the special device 11 may be displaced to the in-situ position. In this case, the special device 11 will not be located in the advanced position unless the maintenance operation is performed. Therefore, it is determined whether the maintenance operation is performed depending on whether the special device 11 is located in the advanced position. can do.

Further, in the case where the change of the effect numerical value in the first stage is caused by the maintenance operation of the special device 11 as a condition, if the maintenance operation is not sufficiently performed in the first stage, the intermediate value (halfway ending). Aspects) can be set so that the suggestive action of the final ending cannot be enjoyed. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, if the special device 11 is sufficiently maintained and operated in the first stage based on the final outcome (successful outcome or unsuccessful outcome), the intermediate value may be set to "30" (intermediate). It is assumed that the limit value of the numerical value is set to "30") in advance. However, the maintenance operation time of the special device 11 during the operation valid period in the first stage is not sufficient, and the effect value does not reach "30" at the end of the operation valid period ("30"). It was super). In this case, it is not shown that the effect value is "30" as a halfway conclusion. In other words, the production numerical value "30", which is normally shown as a halfway ending, is a "suggestion of the final ending" due to the halfway ending (see FIG. 13A), but the maintenance operation up to that point was not performed. If this is the case, the suggestion is not made (for example, the effect value (value exceeding "30") at the end of the operation valid period is shown as it is) (see FIG. 13 (b)). By doing so, if you want to enjoy the suggestive effect of the final ending by the halfway ending, it is necessary to actively operate in the first stage, which contributes to the improvement of the operation motivation. ..

○ Specific example 2-2
The combined operation effect in the above embodiment is a two-stage (first stage, second stage) effect, but may be a three-stage or more effect. However, the position of the special device 11 at the end of a certain stage (previous stage) is reflected in the operation of the special device 11 in the next stage (the position of the special device 11 before the operation in the next stage). It corresponds to the position of the special device 11 at the end of the previous stage).

For example, it is assumed that the pre-stage effect occurs before the first stage described in the above embodiment. That is, it is assumed that the combined operation effect proceeds in the order of the preliminary stage → the first stage → the second stage. In the first stage, the special device 11 is urged to be displaced from the original position to the advanced position, so that the special device 11 is in the original position at the end of the preliminary stage.

Various possible pre-stage production modes are possible. For example, it is conceivable that the special device 11 is not displaced further below the in-situ position and remains in the in-situ position. (See FIG. 14 (a)). Further, although not shown, it is conceivable that the special device 11 is required to be kept in the original position. Further, although not shown, the embodiment is such that the motor 111 is driven to automatically position the special device 11 at the advance position (pop-up) in advance, and to operate from the advance position toward the original position. Is possible. In either aspect, at the end of the preliminary stage (see FIG. 14B), the special device 11 is in the in-situ position, so that the first stage (from the in-situ position to the advance position) naturally flows. (Refer to FIGS. 14 (c) and 14 (d)).

Further, if such a pre-stage is executed, it is preferable that the end of the pre-stage (hereinafter referred to as the pre-end) suggests the final end. In other words, the pre-end, which is the end of the pre-stage, and the mid-end, which is the end of the first stage, suggest the final end of the combined operation effect (the result of the lottery for winning or failing in the above embodiment). .. Any mode of pre-ending may be used. For example, it is conceivable that the final ending is suggested by the mode (color, etc.) of the effect image displayed as a result of the operation of the special device 11 required in the preliminary stage (see FIG. 14B). ..

○ Specific example 2-3
In the above embodiment, the maintenance operation in the first stage is required, and the special device 11 vibrates while the numerical value for production is changing. However, the setting may or may not vibrate. And. Then, when the special device 11 vibrates, the halfway ending is more advantageous to the player than when it does not vibrate (according to the above embodiment, the halfway value (expected value) becomes smaller (expected value). (It will be close to the specified value)) Set with a high probability (see Fig. 15). Since the halfway ending suggests the final ending, it is more likely that the final ending will be a successful ending when the special device 11 vibrates than when it does not vibrate.

By doing so, it is possible to make the effect form in which the player pays attention to the presence or absence of vibration of the special device 11 in the first stage.

○ Specific example 2-4
It has been explained that the combined operation effect in the above embodiment requires the player to displace the special device 11 from the original position to the effect position in the first stage, but such a request is made in the first stage. It is assumed that the special device 11 may be automatically displaced from the original position to the effect position by the automatic (motor 111). That is, as the first step, "a mode in which the player himself displaces the special device 11" (normal mode) (see FIG. 16 (b-1)) and "a mode in which the special device 11 is automatically displaced" (a mode in which the special device 11 is automatically displaced). A special embodiment) (see FIG. 16 (b-2)) may occur. If the setting is a combined operation effect aimed at "defeating the enemy" as in the above embodiment, the normal mode gives the impression that the player himself is defeating the enemy, while the special mode. Can be said to not give such an impression.

Whether a normal mode or a special mode occurs suggests a premature ending. That is, it is assumed that the probability that the final ending will be a successful ending is suggested depending on whether the normal mode or the special mode occurs. For example, if the normal mode is set to have a higher probability of a successful outcome than the special mode, it is an effect form that the chance is that the player himself defeats the enemy. Become.

Even in the second stage (displacement of the special device 11 from the advanced position to the original position), "a mode in which the player himself displaces the special device 11" and "a mode in which the special device 11 is automatically displaced" occur. However, since the second stage is the stage immediately before the final end, it is defined as "a mode in which the player himself displaces the special device 11" ("the special device 11 is automatically displaced". It is preferable that "aspect" does not occur). In other words, the halfway ending is just a suggestion of the final ending, and it is important that the final ending is a successful ending after all. Therefore, the final ending is determined by the player's own operation. Is preferable.

3-2) Image change effect The image change effect is an effect using the effect button 12 (push button) which is a kind of the operation means 10. In the image change effect, the player is urged to continuously operate (continuously hit) the effect button 12. The operation of the effect button 12 during the operation valid period set in the image change effect is reflected in the "change of the target image 20" described in detail below.

The target image 20 is an image displayed on the entire display area 911 in the reference state (at the time when the operation valid period is started) before the image change effect is started (see FIG. 17B). When the effect button 12 is operated during the operation valid period (hereinafter, the operation of the effect button 12 during the operation valid period may be referred to as a target operation), the target image 20 is displayed on the display area 911. Is displayed as if it was "shifted". In the present embodiment, the target image 20 is displayed as if it is displaced to the left or right due to the target operation (see FIGS. 17 (c-1) and 17 (c-2)). Since the target image 20 was displayed in the entire display area 911 in the reference state, the portion corresponding to the outer edge of the display area 911 in the reference state is a "frame" (hereinafter referred to as a frame) due to the deviation of the target image 20. It is considered to be an aspect that can be seen as an image (sometimes referred to as an image 20w). In the present embodiment, the target image 20 includes the decorative symbol 80 and the reserved symbol 70. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the impression that the target image 20 is "shifted" with respect to the display area 911. Even when the target image 20 is in a state of being "shifted" with respect to the display area 911, the fluctuation of the decorative symbol group 80 g is continued (the continuity of the fluctuation is maintained). However, it does not deny that the target image 20 does not include the decorative symbol 80 and the reserved symbol 70.

After the operation validity period is started, the target image 20 (frame image 20w) is displaced to the left by the odd-numbered (1, 3, 5, ...) Target operation (see FIG. 17 (c-1)). ), The target image 20 (frame image 20w) is displaced to the right by the even-numbered (2nd, 4th, 6th ...) target operation (see FIG. 17 (c-2)). That is, by continuously operating (striking) the effect button 12 during the operation valid period, the target image 20 appears to vibrate from side to side.

The image change effect in this embodiment is an effect of "defeating an enemy" (see FIG. 17 (a)). The target image 20 includes a portion representing an "enemy", and by continuously operating the effect button 12, the target image 20 sways from side to side and represents the content as if it is damaging the enemy. In other words, the impact generated by an attack on the enemy is expressed by left and right vibration.

During the operation valid period, the instruction image 251 prompting the player to continuously operate (continuously hit) the effect button 12 is displayed. The instruction image 251 includes characters indicating an operation mode (continuous striking) and an image representing the effect button 12 (may be an image deformed to the extent that the effect button 12 can be seen). Will be done. Upon seeing this, the player grasps that the situation is such that the effect button 12 should be operated. The instruction image 251 is not included in the target image 20. That is, even when the target image 20 is displaced, the instruction image 251 is not displaced (the displayed position does not change) (see FIGS. 17 (c-1) and 17 (c-2)). If the instruction image 251 is displaced from the target image 20, the instruction content becomes difficult to understand. Therefore, the instruction image 251 continues to be displayed at a predetermined position regardless of the displacement of the target image 20. Further, in the present embodiment, the meter image 252 showing the lapse of the operation valid period is displayed together with the instruction image 251. The meter image 252 is also not included in the target image 20.

Hereinafter, the control of the displacement (change) of the target image 20 in the image change effect will be described with reference to FIG. In the following drawings for explaining the image change effect, the target image 20 (range of the target image 20) may be indicated by hatching in order to make the explanation easy to understand.

With the target operation as an opportunity, how much the target image 20 is displaced to the left or right (change amount) is determined. The amount of change may be constant, or may be determined by lottery from a plurality of amounts of change. In this embodiment, it is one of "10 mm", "25 mm", "40 mm", and "50 mm" (determined by lottery). As will be described later, the target image 20 does not always change by the amount of change determined here.

It is assumed that it is determined that the amount of change is "50 mm" triggered by the first target operation after the operation valid period is started (see FIG. 18 (a)). In this case, the target image 20 starts to be displaced toward the left with the target operation as a trigger. If the next target operation (second target operation) is not performed until the target image 20 is displaced "50 mm" to the left, the target image 20 is displaced "50 mm" to the left (target image). The displacement (change) of the target image 20 stops when the distance between the right edge of 20 and the right edge of the display area 911 is 50 mm) (see FIG. 18B). After that, when the second target operation (hereinafter, such a target operation may be referred to as an operation after the change is completed) is performed (see FIG. 18 (c-2)), the target operation is triggered by the target operation. From the state where the image 20 is shifted to the left by "50 mm", the displacement is started toward the right. The displacement speed of the target image 20 may be any. The speed may be constant from the start to the stop of the displacement, or the speed may change in the middle.

On the other hand, the next target operation (second target operation) is performed from the start of the operation valid period until the target image 20 whose displacement is started by the first target operation is displaced to the left by "50 mm". In this case (see FIG. 18 (c-1)), the target image 20 starts to be displaced to the right with the position of the target image 20 at the time when the target operation is performed as a reference mode (reference position). For example, when the effect button 12 is operated for the second time at the position where the target image 20 is displaced "30 mm" to the left, the displacement to the right starts from the state where the target image 20 is displaced "30 mm" to the left. Will be done.

The same applies to the third and subsequent operations. That is, the displacement (change) of the target image 20 in the left-right direction maximizes the displacement (change) of the amount of change determined when the target operation is performed, and the displacement of the change amount. When the next target operation is performed while is in the middle (hereinafter, such a target operation may be referred to as an operation before the completion of change), the next target operation is used as a trigger based on the state in the middle. The displacement of the determined change amount is started. On the other hand, if the next target operation is not performed by the time the displacement of the change amount determined by the target operation is completed, the target image 20 stays at the position where the displacement of the change amount is completed. The displacement is started after waiting for the next target operation (operation after the change is completed).

As described above, in the image change effect in the present embodiment, when the next target operation of a certain target operation is the operation before the completion of the change, the displacement of the target image 20 by the amount of change determined in advance based on the certain target operation. Without waiting for the completion of (change), the displacement (change) of the target image 20 triggered by the pre-change operation is started with the target image 20 at the time when the pre-change operation is performed as a reference mode. .. Assuming that the displacement (change) of the target image 20 is started after waiting for the displacement (change) of the target image 20 by the predetermined amount of change to be completed, the displacement (change) of the target image 20 is started by the next target operation. The "shift" (time lag) between the time when the target operation is performed and the time when the displacement (change) of the target image 20 is started becomes large, and the operation and the change of the target image 20 may not be synchronized. There is a risk that the player will feel that there is no such thing. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the pre-change operation is performed, the pre-change operation is used as an opportunity without waiting for the completion of the displacement (change) of the target image 20 for the predetermined change amount. The displacement (change) of the target image 20 is started.

On the other hand, in the case of an operation after the change is completed, after the displacement (change) of the target image 20 by a predetermined amount of change is completed, the displacement (change) of the target image 20 triggered by the next target operation is performed. It will be started.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the above-mentioned items related to the image change effect have been improved, deformed, and embodied will be described. In addition, as long as possible, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of items described using the following specific examples are applied.

○ Specific example 3-1
Although it has been explained that the image change effect in the above embodiment uses the image displayed in the entire display area 911 as the target image 20 before the start of the effect, it is displayed in a part of the display area 911. There may be. Further, although it has been explained that the target image 20 is displaced to the left and right (vibrates to the left and right) triggered by the target operation, the change mode of the target image 20 is only an example. For example, the following changes can be considered.

-Specific example 3-1-1
The target image 20 in the image change effect in the above embodiment is displaced one-dimensionally (left-right direction) with respect to the display area 911, but may be displaced two-dimensionally. That is, the target image 20 may be displaced in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. For example, the amount of change in the target image 20 is determined with the target operation (Nth operation) as an opportunity, and the reference point of the target image 20 (for example, the center point where the diagonal lines intersect) is the target coordinate position (for example) from the amount of change. Coordinates (Xt, Yt) (the left-right direction is the X-axis and the up-down direction is the Y-axis) are determined (see FIG. 19A), and the target image 20 is displaced so that the reference point points toward the coordinate position. Shall start. The next target operation (N + 1th operation; operation before completion of change) is performed before the reference point reaches the coordinate position (see FIG. 19B) (before the displacement of the target image 20 is completed). If so, the next target operation is based on the position of the target image 20 at the time when the next target operation is performed (coordinates of reference points (Xb, Yb); see FIG. 19 (c-1)). It is assumed that the displacement of the target image 20 is started when the image 20 is moved. When the next target operation (N + 1th operation) is the operation after the change is completed, the position of the target image 20 after the change is completed (coordinates of the reference point (Xt, Yt); see FIG. 19 (c-2)). It is assumed that the displacement of the target image 20 is started when the next target operation is performed.

-Specific example 3-1-2
The target image 20 appears to be three-dimensionally displaced with respect to the display area 911 (applied to the so-called “shake” effect). For example, by displaying the outer edge (frame) of the target image 20 in a substantially parallel four-sided shape, the player can see the target image 20 as if it were displaced not only in the horizontal and vertical directions but also in the front-back direction. .. Target of the four corners (four reference points of the upper left corner, upper right corner, lower left corner, and lower right corner) of the target image 20 which is a substantially parallel quadrilateral shape triggered by the target operation (Nth operation) (see FIG. 20 (a)). The target image 20 is determined so that the coordinate positions (“coordinates” are based on the same idea as in the specific example 3-1-1 and are not shown), and the four reference points are directed toward the coordinate positions. Shall initiate a displacement (change). It should be noted that the four reference points do not necessarily have to be located in the display area 911 (the target image 20 may be in a mode of "protruding" outside the display area 911). When the next target operation (N + 1th operation; operation before completion of change) is performed before all of the four reference points reach the coordinate position (before the displacement of the target image 20 is completed). (See FIG. 20 (c-1)), the displacement of the target image 20 triggered by the next target operation is performed based on the position of the target image 20 at the time when the next target operation is performed. Shall be started. When the next target operation (N + 1th operation) is an operation after the change is completed (see FIG. 20 (c-2)), the position of the target image 20 after the change is completed (see FIG. 20 (b)) is used as a reference. Therefore, it is assumed that the displacement of the target image 20 is started when the next target operation is performed.

In the odd-numbered target operation, the upper left corner is a parallelogram target image 20 located above the upper right corner, and in the even-numbered target operation, the upper right corner is located above the upper left corner. It is preferable that the coordinate position is determined so as to be the target image 20 of the shape. By doing so, it is possible to create an image change effect in which the target image 20 appears to be greatly shaken.

-Specific example 3-1-3
In the image change effect, the size of the target image 20 changes with the target operation as a trigger (for example, the target image 20 becomes smaller with the odd-numbered target operation as a trigger, and the target image 20 becomes larger with the even-numbered target operation as a trigger. It is assumed that it is. For example, the size of the target image 20 is determined by the target operation (Nth operation) (see FIG. 21A), and the target image 20 starts to change toward the size. do. When the next target operation (N + 1th operation; operation before completion of change) is performed before reaching the size (before the change of the target image 20 is completed) (FIG. 21 (c-1)). In (see), the change of the target image 20 (the next target operation is performed) triggered by the next target operation being performed based on the size of the target image 20 at the time when the next target operation is performed. It is assumed that the change toward a fixed size) will be started. When the next target operation (N + 1th operation) is an operation after the change is completed (see FIG. 21 (c-2)), the size of the target image 20 after the change is completed (see FIG. 21 (b)). As a reference, it is assumed that the change of the target image 20 is started when the next target operation is performed.

-Specific example 3-1-4
It is assumed that the target image 20 includes numerical values (numbers). Then, it is assumed that the numerical value of the target image 20 changes in the image change effect triggered by the target operation. For example, it is assumed that an increase amount (change amount) of a target numerical value is determined with the target operation as an opportunity, and the numerical value of the target image 20 starts to change toward the numerical value. If the next target operation (operation before the completion of change) is performed before the change of the increased amount is completed, the value of the target image 20 at the time when the next target operation is performed is used as a reference. It is assumed that an increase in the numerical value of the target image 20 triggered by the next target operation (change toward an increase by a fixed amount triggered by the next target operation) is started. When the next target operation is an operation after the change is completed, the numerical value of the target image 20 starts to increase when the next target operation is performed based on the numerical value of the target image 20 after the change is completed. It shall be done.

-Specific example 3-1-5
It is assumed that the target image 20 includes an image element. Then, in the image change effect, one or a plurality of image elements are displayed triggered by the target operation. For example, in the case where the image change effect is a battle effect, an image element indicating that the enemy is impacted by the target operation is displayed as the target image 20. It is assumed that the number of image elements to be displayed is determined by the target operation, and the number of image elements determined here is displayed over time. Each image element is erased after a predetermined time has passed since it was displayed. If the next target operation (operation before the completion of change) is performed before a fixed number of image elements are displayed triggered by a certain target operation, before all the number of image elements are displayed. In addition, it is assumed that the display of a fixed number of image elements is started when the next target operation is performed. If the next target operation is a post-change operation, it was decided when the next target operation was performed after all the number of image elements determined by the previous target operation were displayed. The display of the number of image elements will start.

-Specific example 3-1-6
It is assumed that the image change effect changes the color of the target image 20 triggered by the target operation. For example, the target image 20 gradually becomes bluish with the odd-numbered target operation (the element of "blue" becomes stronger), and the target image 20 gradually becomes reddish with the even-numbered target operation as a trigger ("red"). The element of "" becomes stronger). It is assumed that the color of the target image 20 is determined by the target operation as an opportunity, and the target image 20 starts to change toward the color. If the next target operation (operation before the completion of change) is performed before reaching the color (before the change of the target image 20 is completed), the target at the time when the next target operation is performed. Based on the color of the image 20, the change of the target image 20 triggered by the next target operation (change toward a fixed color triggered by the next target operation) is started. And. When the next target operation is an operation after the change is completed, the target image 20 has a fixed color triggered by the previous target operation, and then the color is determined when the next target operation is performed. The oncoming change will begin.

○ Specific example 3-2
The image change effect is an effect in which the effect button 12 (operation means 10) is repeatedly hit. It is well known that when the effect button 12 (operation means 10) is pressed and held for a long time in an effect in which continuous striking is urged, the effect is replaced with the continuous striking and reflected in the effect. That is, it is well known that the long press of the effect button 12 during the operation valid period is replaced with a virtual continuous operation (continuous hitting) and reflected in the effect. Further, there is a well-known function of allowing a virtual continuous operation to occur even if the player does not operate the effect button 12 (operation means 10) at all. Hereinafter, such functions are collectively referred to as automatic operation functions.

It is assumed that the above automatic operation function can be realized during the operation validity period of the image change effect. That is, it is assumed that a virtual continuous operation is performed. However, the virtual continuous operation is set so as to occur at intervals that do not correspond to the pre-change completion operation (corresponding to the post-change operation) in any case (see FIG. 22). That is, after the change of the target image 20 determined by the change amount triggered by the virtual operation (a certain target operation) is completed, the next virtual operation (the next target operation of the certain target operation) is completed. ) Is set to proceed as if it occurred. Conversely, only when the player actually hits the effect button 12 repeatedly, the operation before the change completion can occur.

The reason why the image change effect is controlled as described in the above embodiment is to reduce the "difference (time lag) between the target operation and the change of the target image 20". When the automatic operation function is used, since the player does not actually perform continuous operations, it is not necessary to reduce such a "difference in change (time lag) between the target operation and the target image 20". The change of the target image 20 is made to occur by the amount of change determined for each virtual operation (the change of the determined amount of change is completed each time).

3-3) Continuous operation effect In the continuous operation effect (see FIGS. 23 (a), (b-1), and (b-2)), the effect button 12, which is a kind of operation means 10, is continuously operated (continuously hit). It is an effect that encourages you to do it (however, it is an effect different from the above image change effect). In the continuous operation effect, the operation valid period is set, and the operation (effective operation) during the operation valid period is reflected in the change of the effect element. In the present embodiment, an effect point (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as a point) is set as an effect element, and the basic aspect is that the point increases each time an effective operation is detected. Various methods for expressing the point can be considered. In the present embodiment, the "numerical value" is displayed in the display area 911, but the size of the point such as a meter may be replaced with a visual element.

In the present embodiment, after the continuous operation effect, a post-effect (see FIGS. 23 (c-1) and (c-2)), which will be described in detail later, occurs. As the ending of the post-production, an advantageous ending (see FIG. 23 (d-1)) that is advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous ending (see FIG. 23 (d-2)) that does not lead to the successful ending are set. ing. That is, when an event favorable to the player occurs, an advantageous ending is reached, and when the event does not occur, a disadvantageous ending is reached. In the present embodiment, it is set as the advantageous event that the winning / failing lottery result (target winning / failing lottery result) corresponding to the changing effect including the continuous operation effect and the post-effect is a big hit (notification of the big hit). There is. That is, a series of productions from the continuous operation production to the post-production is a kind of reach production that shows the result of the winning / failing lottery by the end.

When it is decided to execute the continuous operation effect, the limit value (limit mode) of the above points (effect element) is determined. The limit mode may be different (not constant) for each continuous operation effect occurrence. In the present embodiment, any one of "20", "30", "40", "50", "60", "70", "80", "90", and "100" is set as a limit value. The limit value is more likely to be larger when the target win / fail lottery result is a big hit (the expected value of the limit value is larger than the case where it is a big hit) (. See FIG. 24). The point at the start of the continuous operation effect is "0", and the point increases with the effective operation as a trigger, and it is considered that the limit condition is satisfied when the point reaches the limit value (FIG. 23 (b). -2) See). It should be noted that the term "reaching the limit value" here includes not only the point becoming exactly the same value as the limit value but also the point exceeding the limit value. In the present embodiment, a plurality of values are defined as the addition value (increase number) of points triggered by one effective operation. Specifically, any one of "+1", "+3", "+5", "+8", "+9", and "+10" is selected (determined by lottery). In the present embodiment, the numerical value added by one effective operation is displayed (see FIG. 23 (a)), but such a display may not be made.

Further, as described above, in the continuous operation effect, the operation valid period during which the operation of the effect button 12 is effective is set. The elapse of the operation valid period (that is, "time up") is regarded as the establishment of the time condition. In the continuous operation effect, the time image 30 showing the operation valid period is displayed. Although the time image 30 in the present embodiment is a "meter" that decreases with the passage of time, a number representing the remaining time may be displayed as the time image 30. When the time condition is satisfied and the continuous operation effect is generated, the time image 30 reaches the mode (end mode) showing "time up" (see FIG. 23 (b-1)).

When either one of the above time condition and the limit condition is satisfied, the continuous operation effect ends even if the other is not satisfied. That is, the fulfillment of both the time condition and the limit condition is not the end condition of the effect, but the fulfillment of only one of them is the end condition of the effect. It may be said that it is normal to end the production at the end of the operation valid period, but if the limit condition is satisfied even if the operation valid period has not ended (if the point reaches the limit value) (Fig.) 23 (see b-2)), it is not normal to end the effect (end the effect ahead of schedule) while leaving the operation valid period.

The ex-post effect occurs when the continuous operation effect ends, that is, when either the time condition or the limit condition is satisfied. The earlier the end timing of the continuous operation effect (the shorter the time required for the continuous operation effect), the earlier the start timing of the post-effect effect. Since the time required for the continuous operation effect is shorter when the limit condition is satisfied and ends than when the time condition is satisfied, the latter case is the start timing of the post-effect than the former case. Can be said to be faster.

The post-production in the present embodiment is an effect that urges the player to perform one operation (single-shot operation) of the effect button 12. The operation of the effect button 12 during the operation valid period set in the post-effect leads to an end (advantageous end or unfavorable end). If the effect button 12 is not operated during the operation valid period, the end is triggered by the end of the operation valid period. The advantageous ending is that the point reaches "100" (see FIG. 23 (d-1)). The disadvantageous ending is that the points do not reach "100" (see FIG. 23 (d-2)). That is, the series of productions following the continuous operation production to the post-production is a production aiming at the point reaching "100". As described above, the limit value set in the continuous operation effect is better when the target winning / failing lottery result is a big hit (that is, when it has an advantageous ending) than when it is out of order (that is, when it has a disadvantageous ending). Tends to grow. That is, it is an easy-to-understand production that the closer the ending shown in the continuous operation production is to the target "100", the higher the probability that the ending will be advantageous to the player.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the limit value may be "100" (see FIG. 24). In this case, it is determined that the outcome will be advantageous (because the points have reached the target value from the stage before the end of the ex-post production) (the result of the target winning / failing lottery is a big hit). In other words, it is confirmed that the end point will be advantageous at the end of the continuous operation effect. However, even if the limit value is set to "100", if the time condition is satisfied before the limit condition is satisfied (the operation valid period elapses before the point reaches "100"). In the case of), since the post-production shifts to the situation where the points are less than "100", it is not possible to grasp from the points that the advantageous ending is confirmed.

If the limit condition is satisfied and the continuous operation effect is completed before the time condition is satisfied, the point reaches the limit value and the subsequent effect is started (see FIG. 23 (c-2)). Become. In other words, the situation is such that the suggestion effect of the jackpot reliability by the limit value can be enjoyed. On the other hand, if the time condition is satisfied and the continuous operation effect is completed before the limit condition is satisfied, the point does not reach the limit value and shifts to the post-effect (see FIG. 23 (c-1)). ) Will be. In other words, the suggestion effect of the jackpot reliability by the limit value cannot be enjoyed (strictly speaking, it can be grasped that the limit value above the current point is set, but the exact limit value cannot be grasped, so that it is accurate. You cannot enjoy the reliable reliability suggestion effect). In this way, in order to enjoy the suggestion effect of the jackpot reliability by the limit value, it is necessary to reach the limit value, so it can be said that it contributes to the improvement of the player's motivation to operate.

In this embodiment, it is not clearly shown to the player whether or not the transition to the post-production is caused by reaching the limit value (the limit condition is satisfied). However, when the limit condition is satisfied and the continuous operation effect is generated before the time condition is satisfied, the time image 30 is before the time image 30 reaches the mode (end mode) indicating "time up". Is deleted and the transition to the post-production is performed (see Fig. 23 (b-2) → (c-2)), so the player understands that the transition to the post-production has been performed before the "time up". can. In other words, it can be understood that the points when such a situation occurs (points at the time of shifting to the ex-post production) indicate the limit value.

As described above, the continuous operation effect in the present embodiment ends when the point (effect element) reaches the limit value (limit mode) even if the operation valid period has not elapsed, and the process shifts to the ex-post effect. If the effect continues until the operation valid period ends even if the points reach the limit value, the remaining operation valid period is meaningless because the points do not increase any more after reaching the limit value. Where there is a problem of time, in this embodiment, the remaining operation validity period is canceled (without digesting) and the post-production is performed, so that it can be said that such a problem can be solved.

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the continuous operation effect (post-effect) have been improved, modified, and embodied will be described. In addition, as long as possible, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of items described using the following specific examples are applied.

○ Specific example 4-1
The method of determining the addition value of points in the continuous operation effect (in the above embodiment, any one of "+1", "+3", "+5", "+8", "+9", and "+10" is selected) is as follows. The mode is as follows. Divide the operation validity period into multiple blocks (division periods). For example, it shall be divided into a first division period, a subsequent second division period, and a subsequent third division period (see FIG. 25). It should be noted that the player is not shown that the division period is set. The length of each division period can be set as appropriate, but it is preferable that there is no difference as much as possible. For example, if the total operation valid period is 15 seconds, it is preferable that each of the first division period to the third division period is 5 seconds (equally divided).

In each division period, the expected value of the added value of the points triggered by one effective operation shall be different. For example, the expected value of the second division period is larger than that of the first division period, and the expected value of the third division period is larger than that of the second division period (first division period: expected value "small", second. Split period: expected value "medium", third split period: expected value "large"). That is, as the operation valid period progresses (the division period changes), the addition value per effective operation tends to increase (see FIG. 25). By doing so, it is possible to obtain a continuous operation effect in which the increasing speed of points increases as the operation valid period elapses.

On the contrary, if the first division period: expected value "large", the second division period: expected value "medium", and the third division period: expected value "small" are set, the operation validity period has elapsed. It is possible to create a continuous operation effect in which the increasing speed of points decreases as the number of points increases.

A plurality of scenarios are provided in which the above expected values (“large”, “medium”, and “small”) are distributed in each division period (see FIG. 26), and one of the scenarios is used each time a continuous operation effect occurs. One may be selected and the production may proceed according to the selected scenario.

Further, when such a scenario is set, the configuration may be such that the limit value (limit mode) is suggested by the selected scenario (suggesting the limit value is indirectly ex post facto). It suggests the end of the production (the result of the lottery). For example, the state where the point increase rate is the lowest throughout the operation valid period (the expected value of the added value is "small"), and the state where the point increase rate is the highest throughout the operation valid period (the expected value of the added value) than in scenario 1. It is conceivable that scenario 5 (which is "large") is set so that the limit value tends to be large (the jackpot reliability is high). In addition, the operation validity period elapses as compared with scenario 2 in which the rate of increase gradually decreases as the operation validity period elapses (the expected value of the added value changes from "large" to "medium" to "small"). In scenario 4, the rate of increase gradually increases (the expected value of the added value changes in the order of "small" → "medium" → "large"), and the limit value tends to be larger (the jackpot reliability is higher). It can be set.

As described in the above embodiment, since the continuous operation effect ends when the limit value is reached (when the limit condition is satisfied), the continuous operation effect does not shift to the second division period or the third division period. It may end. However, the configuration as in this example can also be applied to a continuous operation effect different from the continuous operation effect as described in the above embodiment, that is, a continuous operation effect that does not end until the operation valid period has elapsed. Is. Further, it is applied to a maintenance operation effect that requires a maintenance operation (long press, etc.) for maintaining the state in which the operation means 10 such as the effect button 12 is operated, instead of a continuous operation effect (an effect that encourages "continuous hitting"). It is also possible. That is, when the setting is such that points are added each time a detection time point at which it is detected that a predetermined time maintenance operation is performed during the operation valid period comes, which of the division periods the detection time point belongs to? It is assumed that the expected value of the added value is different. Further, in the above embodiment, points are "added", but it can also be applied to a configuration in which points are "decreased". That is, it is assumed that the expected value of the point reduction value differs depending on the division period.

○ Specific example 4-2
It shall be clearly shown to the player that the points have reached the limit value (the limit condition has been satisfied) in the continuous operation effect. For example, it is assumed that the limit image 35 is displayed in the display area 911 when the limit value is reached (see FIG. 27 (b-2)). Various specific embodiments of the limit image 35 can be considered. For example, an image containing characters such as "ready" can be considered. If the time condition is satisfied before the limit condition is satisfied, that is, if the operation valid period ends before the point reaches the limit value, the limit image 35 is not displayed (FIG. 27 (b). -1) See). Therefore, the player determines whether or not the point has reached the limit value depending on whether or not the limit image 35 is displayed (whether or not the limit image 35 is displayed and then the post-production is performed). Can be done.

As in the above embodiment, it is particularly effective when the limit value suggests the end of the ex post facto effect (the jackpot reliability of the target winning / failing lottery result). This is because it becomes easier to distinguish whether or not the point when shifting to the ex post facto indicates an accurate limit value, and whether or not the point is a value that suggests an end. be.

○ Specific example 4-3
It shall be clearly shown to the player that the operation valid period has expired (the time condition has been satisfied) in the continuous operation effect. For example, it is assumed that the end image 37 is displayed in the display area 911 when the operation valid period ends (see FIG. 28 (b-1)). Various specific embodiments of the end image 37 can be considered. For example, it is conceivable to make an image containing characters such as "time up". If the limit condition is satisfied before the time condition is satisfied, that is, if the point reaches the limit value before the operation valid period ends, the end image 37 is not displayed (FIG. 28 (b-2). )reference). Therefore, the player determines whether or not the point has reached the limit value depending on whether or not the end image 37 is displayed (whether or not the end image 37 is displayed and then the post-production is performed). Can be done.

As in the above embodiment, it is particularly effective when the limit value suggests the end of the ex post facto effect (the jackpot reliability of the target winning / failing lottery result). This is because it becomes easier to distinguish whether or not the point when shifting to the ex post facto indicates an accurate limit value, and whether or not the point is a value that suggests an end. be.

○ Specific example 4-4
When the limit condition is satisfied and the transition to the post-production is performed before the time condition is satisfied in the continuous operation production, the earlier the timing when the limit condition is satisfied, the longer the post-production. For example, the operation validity period of the continuous operation effect is a maximum of 15 seconds (the time required from the start to the end when the time condition is satisfied), and the length of the post-effect executed after the time condition is satisfied is 10 seconds. (See FIG. 29 (a)). In this case, if the time when the limit condition is satisfied is 13 seconds after the start of the operation valid period, the length of the post-effect is 12 seconds (see FIG. 29 (b)). Although not shown, if the time when the limit condition is satisfied is 10 seconds after the start of the operation valid period, the length of the post-effect is 15 seconds. That is, the post-production becomes longer by the amount of "the maximum time of the operation valid period-the time from the start of the operation valid period to the time when the limit condition is satisfied". To put it simply, when the limit condition is satisfied, the continuous operation effect is not executed until the operation valid period elapses, and the end timing of the continuous operation effect is advanced, so that the post-effect is lengthened. By doing so, the total time required for the continuous operation effect and the post-effect can be made the same every time regardless of whether the time condition or the limit condition is satisfied or the timing when the limit condition is satisfied.

In addition, various methods (methods of absorbing time) for controlling the length of the total time required for the post-production can be considered. For example, it is conceivable to control the length of the total time by adjusting the time during which the title image of the post-effect is displayed. Further, it is conceivable to control the length of the total time by adjusting the time during which the image showing the ending (advantageous ending or failure ending) of the post-effect is displayed.

The configuration as in this example is particularly effective when a series of effects from the continuous operation effect to the post-effect is executed as a part of the changing effect. The time required for the fluctuating effect (variable time) is determined by lottery, and since the series of effects is executed in a part of the fluctuating time, the time required for the series of effects is constant. This is because it becomes easier to control. If the series of effects is executed as a part of the effects executed during the jackpot game, there is no time limit as in the case of being executed as a part of the variable effects, as in this example. It can be said that it is not necessary to dare to perform control (control that changes the length of the post-production according to the timing when the limit condition is satisfied).

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.

Specific means (game machines) obtained from the above embodiments are listed below.

○ Means 1-1
The winning / failing lottery means for executing the winning / failing lottery based on the winning / failing determination information acquired when the game ball enters the first starting area or the second starting area, the low opening / closing mode, and the above-mentioned lower opening / closing mode. An open / close mode setting means capable of switching a high open / close mode in which the second start area is easily opened, and an open / close mode setting means that is not executed when the high open / close mode is set, but is executed when the low open / close mode is set. It is a lottery, and is provided with a mode transition lottery means for executing a mode transition lottery that shifts from the low open / close mode to the high open / close mode when the player wins, and a game ball aimed at the first starting area. As the first gaming state in which the probability of the winning / failing lottery is the same, the normal first gaming state in which the low opening / closing mode is set and the high opening / closing mode are set. However, a special first gaming state is set in which launching a gaming ball aiming at the second starting area is disadvantageous to the player, and the normal first gaming state in which the mode transition lottery is executed is better. , A gaming machine characterized in that it is more advantageous to the player than the special first gaming state in which the mode transition lottery is not executed.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, the mode transition lottery is executed because the low opening / closing mode is set, rather than the special first gaming state in which the mode transition lottery is not executed when the high opening / closing mode is set. An interesting playability that the state is more advantageous is realized.

○ Means 1-2
As a gaming state in which a gaming ball should be launched aiming at the second starting region, the second starting region is higher than when the high opening / closing mode is set and the special first gaming state is set. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, wherein the second gaming state in which the opening time is long is set.
As described above, although it is the same high opening / closing mode as the special first gaming state, the second gaming state in which the opening time of the second starting region is long can be set.

○ Means 1-3
The game ball enters the second start area rather than the winning probability of the mode transition lottery executed based on the first hit / fail determination information acquired when the game ball enters the first start area. The winning probability of the mode transition lottery executed based on the second winning / failing determination information acquired in the wake of is set to be higher, and is acquired when the game ball enters the second starting area. A storage means for storing the second hit / fail determination information up to a predetermined number is provided, and when the second game state ends and the normal first game state shifts to the normal first game state, the second hit / fail determination stored in the storage means is provided. The means 1- 1 or the gaming machine according to means 1-2.
In this way, by the mode transition lottery based on the "remaining hold" when the second game state ends, it is possible to realize the game property in which the special first game state or the normal first game state is determined. ..

○ Means 2-1
A player-operable operating means provided so as to be displaceable between the in-situ position and the advancing position, and a player is required to displace the operating means from the in-situ position to the advancing position. It comprises one step, and after the first step, an effect executing means for executing a combined operation effect including a second stage in which the operating means is required to be displaced from the advanced position to the original position. The combined operation effect leads to the post-halfway ending of the first stage and to the post-final ending of the second stage, and the final ending is advantageous to the player depending on the aspect of the halfway ending. A gaming machine characterized by suggesting a probability.
The above-mentioned gaming machine is a production including a first stage of displacing the operating means from the in-situ position to the advance position and a second stage of displacing the operation means from the in-situ position to the in-situ position. It is possible to perform an interesting combined operation effect that suggests the final ending afterwards.

○ Means 2-2
In the first step, after the operating means is located at the advanced position, a maintenance operation for maintaining the operating means at the advanced position is required, and the maintenance operation is suggested while the maintenance operation is requested. The gaming machine according to means 2-1 characterized in that the element changes with time and the mode of the suggestive element at the end of the first stage is the halfway ending.
By doing so, it is possible to obtain an effect form in which the final ending is suggested as a result of the maintenance operation for maintaining the operating means at the advanced position.

○ Means 2-3
The final ending is set as an ending that is advantageous to the player that the effect value reaches a specified value, and the effect value is used as a suggestion factor while the maintenance operation is requested. It is characterized in that the closer the numerical value for production, which changes with time and is shown as the halfway ending, to the specified value, the higher the probability that the final ending will be a favorable ending for the player. The gaming machine according to the means 2-2.
By doing so, it is possible to obtain a production form in which it is possible to realize that the numerical value for production is approaching the specified value (target) by the maintenance operation in which the operation means is maintained at the advanced position.

○ Means 2-4
The gaming machine according to means 2-2 or means 2-3, wherein the operating means vibrates while the maintenance operation is required and the suggestive element is changing over time.
By doing so, it is possible to reduce the number of players who do not perform the maintenance operation.

○ Means 2-5
When the maintenance operation is required and the operating means vibrates while the suggestive element is changing over time, the final ending is given to the player more than when the operating means does not vibrate. The gaming machine according to means 2-2 or means 2-3, which is characterized by a high probability of having a favorable ending.
By doing so, it becomes an effect form that pays attention to the presence or absence of vibration during the maintenance operation. Further, if the effect of suggesting the final ending by the presence or absence of vibration is to be enjoyed, it is necessary to touch the operating means, so that it is possible to reduce the number of players who do not perform the maintenance operation.

○ Means 3-1
An operation means that can be operated by the player and an effect that continuously prompts the player to operate the operation means, and the display device is triggered by the target operation that is the operation of the operation means during the operation valid period. It is provided with an effect executing means for executing an image change effect that changes the displayed target image, and in the image change effect, the next target is in a state where the change of the target image triggered by a certain target operation is in progress. When the operation before the completion of the change is performed, the change of the target image is started with the next target operation as a trigger, using the mode of the target image at the time when the next target operation is performed as a reference mode. A game machine characterized by that.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, the time lag between the time when the target operation is performed and the time when the change of the target image is started becomes large, so that the target operation and the change of the target image are not synchronized (shifted). It is prevented that the player receives the impression that it may be (the player feels uncomfortable).

○ Means 3-2
In the image change effect, when the next target operation after a certain target operation is performed does not correspond to the operation before the completion of the change, the change of the target image by the amount of change determined when the certain target operation is performed is performed. Is completed, the change of the target image is started by the amount of change determined when the next target operation is performed, and the next target operation after the target operation is performed is before the change is completed. In the case of an operation, the target for the amount of change determined when the next target operation is performed before the change of the target image for the amount of change determined when the certain target operation is performed is completed. The gaming machine according to means 3-1 characterized in that the change of the image is started.
In this way, if the target operation (operation before the completion of change) is performed before the change of the predetermined change amount is completed, the target image does not wait for the change of the change amount to be completed. It is good to start the change of.

○ Means 3-3
The image change effect is characterized in that the target image displayed in the entire display area of the display device before the effect is started is displayed as if it is displaced with respect to the display area. The gaming machine according to means 3-1 or means 3-2.
It is possible to execute an effect in which the target image displayed in the entire display area is displayed as if it is displaced with respect to the display area as an image change effect.

○ Means 4-1
An operation means that can be operated by the player and an effect that encourages the player to continuously operate the operation means. The effect element changes according to the operation of the operation means, and the effect element is changed. Provided is an effect executing means for executing a continuous operation effect in which the effect element does not change any more when the limit mode is reached, and the limit mode may be different each time the continuous operation effect occurs, and the continuous operation effect may be different. The operation effect is the other when either the time condition in which a predetermined time elapses from the start of the operation valid period in which the operation of the operation means becomes effective and the limit condition in which the effect element reaches the limit mode are satisfied. A gaming machine characterized in that it ends even if is not established.
According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, even if the time condition is not satisfied, if the limit condition is satisfied, the continuous operation effect ends, so that it is possible to prevent meaningless time from occurring.

○ Means 4-2
The post-effect is generated after the continuous operation effect, and if the limit condition is satisfied before the time condition is satisfied, even before the predetermined time elapses from the start of the operation valid period. The gaming machine according to means 4-1 characterized in that the post-production is started.
Even if the time condition is not satisfied, if the limit condition is satisfied, the continuous operation effect ends and the post-effect is started, so that the continuous operation effect progresses to the post-effect at a good tempo (nothing). It prevents the occurrence of meaningful "pauses").

○ Means 4-3
The game according to means 4-2, wherein if the time condition is satisfied before the limit condition is satisfied, the post-effect is started without the effect element reaching the limit mode. Machine.
By doing so, in order to grasp the limit mode, it is necessary to reach the limit value before the time condition is satisfied, which contributes to the improvement of the player's motivation to operate.

○ Means 4-4
The gaming machine according to means 4-2 or means 4-3, wherein the limit mode is determined depending on whether or not the ending of the post-production is advantageous to the player.
In this way, if the ending of the ex post facto effect is suggested by the limit mode, the player who wants to enjoy the suggestive effect positively operates the operation means in the continuous operation effect to limit the effect element. It can be expected to try to reach the aspect.

1 Game machine 10 Operation means 11 Special device 12 Effect button 20 Target image 20w Frame image 30 Time image 35 Limit image 37 End image 904 Start area (904a First start area 904b Second start area)
91 Display device 911 Display area

Claims (1)

A winning / failing lottery means for executing a winning / failing lottery based on the winning / failing determination information acquired when the game ball enters the first starting area or the second starting area.
An opening / closing mode setting means capable of switching between a low opening / closing mode and a high opening / closing mode in which the second starting area is more easily opened than the low opening / closing mode.
It is a lottery that is not executed when the high open / close mode is set, but is executed when the low open / close mode is set, and if a winner is won, the low open / close mode is changed to the high open / close mode. The mode transition lottery means to execute the mode transition lottery, and
Equipped with
As a game state in which the game ball should be launched aiming at the first starting area and the probability of the winning / failing lottery is the same.
In the normal game state in which the low opening / closing mode is set,
Although the high opening / closing mode is set, the opening time of the second starting area is short, and a special gaming state is set in which launching a game ball aiming at the second starting area is disadvantageous to the player. Has been
A gaming machine characterized in that the normal gaming state in which the mode transition lottery is executed is more advantageous to the player than the special gaming state in which the mode transition lottery is not executed.

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