JP7412752B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

A gaming machine that is set to enter a chance zone when a predetermined image is displayed is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below (see FIG. 17, etc.)).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-070743

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the risk of players becoming irritated.

A gaming machine according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, causes a display means to variably display a plurality of identification symbol groups including a plurality of types of identification symbols, and an identification symbol selected from each identification symbol group and displayed. a notification means for notifying the result of the judgment based on a combination of the above, and a chance effect that indicates that the probability that the result of the judgment is a success is increased when the opportunity image displayed on the display means reaches a predetermined state. and effect execution means for causing the opportunity image to be erased when the opportunity image does not reach the predetermined mode even though a provocation effect indicating that the opportunity image may reach the predetermined mode has occurred. By doing so, at least a part of the identification symbols constituting the combination indicating that the result of the judgment is incorrect appears, and the notification that the result of the judgment is incorrect is completed.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the risk of players becoming irritated.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a diagram showing identification symbols and pending symbols displayed in a display area. It is a diagram (part 1) for explaining a special performance and an operation performance executed during the special performance. FIG. 7 is a diagram (part 2) for explaining a special performance and an operation performance executed during the special performance. It is a diagram for explaining a first specific example regarding a special performance and an operation performance executed during the special performance. It is a diagram for explaining a second specific example regarding a special performance and an operation performance executed during the special performance. It is a diagram for explaining a fifth specific example regarding a special performance and an operation performance executed during the special performance. It is a diagram for explaining a sixth specific example regarding a special performance and an operation performance executed during the special performance. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a seventh specific example regarding a special performance and an operation performance executed during the special performance. It is a diagram for explaining the flow when the inciting effect results in a successful result and in the case in which the inciting effect results in a failed result. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a first specific example regarding a favorable combination and an unsuccessful combination. It is a diagram for explaining a second specific example regarding a good opportunity production and a losing combination. It is a diagram for explaining a fifth specific example regarding a favorable combination and an unsuccessful combination. It is a diagram for explaining a sixth specific example regarding a favorable combination and an unsuccessful combination. It is a table showing the types of candidate times that can be set as variable times in the period before the condition is satisfied and the period after the condition is satisfied. It is a diagram for explaining that the shortest variable time changes triggered by the establishment of a condition in the first special gaming state. It is a diagram for explaining a first specific example regarding variable time in a special game state. It is a diagram for explaining a second specific example regarding the variable time in the special game state. It is a diagram for explaining a fourth specific example regarding the variable time in the special game state. It is a diagram for explaining a fifth specific example regarding the variable time in the special game state. It is a diagram for explaining a sixth specific example regarding the variable time in the special game state. It is a diagram for explaining a seventh specific example regarding the variable time in the special game state. It is a diagram for explaining an eighth specific example regarding the variable time in the special game state. It is a diagram for explaining a ninth specific example regarding the variable time in the special game state. It is a diagram for explaining a re-fluctuation performance (normal re-fluctuation performance). It is a diagram for explaining a second specific example (special re-variation performance) regarding the re-variation performance. It is a figure for explaining the fourth specific example (example of application to "reach") about re-fluctuation production.

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

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

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

In such a gaming machine 1, a game ball is fired toward the gaming area 902 by operating the firing device 908. When the game balls flowing down the game area 902 enter a winning opening such as the starting area 904 or the big winning opening 906, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by the payout device.

Note that explanations of components of the gaming machine 1 that are not related to the present invention, such as the frame of the gaming machine 1, the lower tray and the upper tray for storing game balls, will be omitted. For these, structures similar to those of known gaming machines can be applied.

The jackpot lottery is executed by a win/fail determination means provided on a control board (not shown) triggered by the landing of a game ball in the starting area 904. In this embodiment, as the starting area 904, a first starting area 904a (so-called "special figure 1" starting area) and a second starting area 904b (so-called "special figure 2" starting area) are provided. When a game ball enters the starting area 904, a numerical value (win/fail determination information) is obtained from a random number source, and if the numerical value is the same as a predetermined jackpot value, it is a jackpot, and if it is different, it is a miss. becomes. In this embodiment, the notification of the validity judgment results is started in the order in which the numerical values are obtained (so-called fluctuation is started), but there is validity judgment information for which the notification of the validity judgment results has not been completed yet. In this case, the newly acquired validity determination information is stored as pending information in a storage means provided on the control board (not shown). The fact that the reservation information is stored in the storage means is displayed as a reservation symbol 10. That is, the pending symbol 10 indicates the existence of validity determination information for which notification of the corresponding validity determination result has not been completed.

In the present embodiment, the pending symbol 10 is a notification effect that notifies the result of the judgment (a presentation from the start of variation of the identification pattern 80 (identification pattern group 80g) until it completely stops at the combination indicating the result of the judgment, so-called one-time). The fluctuating pending symbol 11 (referring to the fluctuating performance) has started, but the notification of the validity determination result has not been completed. (a symbol indicating the existence of the so-called "variation pending") and a pre-change pending symbol corresponding to the validity judgment information (hereinafter sometimes referred to as pre-variation pending information) for which the notification performance that notifies the validity judgment result has not started. 12 is displayed (see Figure 2). In this embodiment, the basic form of the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbol 12 before fluctuation is the same. The basic forms of the pending symbols 11 during fluctuation and the pending symbols 12 before fluctuation may be completely different. Moreover, it is good also as a structure in which the pending symbol 11 during fluctuation is not displayed. In addition, the order in which notification of the validity determination results corresponding to the pre-change pending symbols 12 is completed (so-called pending "order of consumption") is earlier as the symbols are located on the right.

An upper limit is determined for the maximum number of stored pre-change pending information. In this embodiment, the maximum number of stored pieces of the first pre-variation reservation information (special figure 1 reservation) obtained by winning in the first starting area 904a is four, and by winning in the second starting area 904b. The maximum number of stored pieces of second pre-variation reservation information (special figure 2 reservation) that can be obtained is four. Therefore, regarding the reserved symbol 10 corresponding to either the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2, one pending symbol 11 during fluctuation and up to four pending symbols 12 before fluctuation may be displayed (see Fig. 2). .

In this embodiment, similarly to known gaming machines, the player is notified of the result of the judgment based on the combination of identification symbols 80 (see FIG. 2) displayed in the display area 911 of the display device 91. Specifically, the identification symbol group 80g (left identification symbol group 80gL, middle identification symbol group 80gC, right identification symbol group 80gR) including multiple types of identification symbols 80 starts to fluctuate, and finally each identification symbol group 80g The first identification pattern 80 is selected and stopped. When a jackpot is won, the combination of the stopped identification symbols 80 selected from each identification symbol group 80g becomes a predetermined combination (for example, a set of three identical identification symbols 80). If it is a loss, another combination (other than the combination that results in a jackpot) will be used. The identification pattern 80 may be a combination of numbers, characters, etc.

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

2) Hereinafter, various effects, settings, etc. (effects, etc.) that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be explained. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which only a part of the effects described below can be executed. Also, only if a predetermined mode (which may be a mode that the player can select by himself or a mode that is automatically set (without the player selecting it)) is set. , a configuration may be adopted in which effects such as those described below can occur. Furthermore, an image (a so-called "small pattern" or the like) indicating various information may be displayed inconspicuously near the outer edge of the display area 911 (the image is omitted in each figure). Players can now enjoy games without being aware of these types of images.

2-1) Special performance and operation performance executed during the special performance A special performance may be performed as part of the notification performance. The special performance is a performance that shows the result of the judgment based on the aspect of the ending. If the result of the judgment is a jackpot, it will be a successful ending, and if it is a loss, it will be a failed ending. It should be noted that a so-called reversal pattern that once appears to have reached a failure ending (as if it is a failure), but shows that it is actually a jackpot, is also considered to be a type of successful ending. The special performance in this embodiment is a type of so-called super reach performance. Various specific aspects of the special performance can be considered. The special performance in this embodiment is a so-called battle performance in which a character on the ally side (player side) and a character on the enemy side fight (see FIG. 3(a)). An ending in which the ally character wins (victory ending) is set as a successful ending, and an ending in which the ally character loses (an ending in which the enemy character wins) (defeating ending) is set as a failed ending.

In the special performance, an operation performance may occur. The operation performance is a performance that prompts the player to operate the operation means 20. In this embodiment, a first operating means 21 and a second operating means 22 are provided as the operating means 20 (see FIG. 1). In this embodiment, the first operating means 21 is a push button (operated downward in the direction of gravity), and the second operating means 22 is a structure provided separately from the push button, and is pushed toward the rear. It is operated as follows. Both are configured to return to their original positions by a biasing member (not shown) when the player releases their hand. As the operation performance, one in which the operation of the first operation means 21 is prompted is the first operation performance, and one in which the operation of the second operation means 22 is prompted is the second operation performance. In this embodiment, the first operating means 21 and the second operating means 22 are different structures. However, operating the operating means, which is the same structure, in a certain operation mode may correspond to the first operation effect, and operating the same structure in a different operation mode may correspond to the second operation effect. In addition, the first operation effect is to provide a sensor that detects the player's body, and to encourage the player to take action so that it is detected by the sensor (for example, to prompt the sensor to detect a "hand"). It may also be configured as one of the second operation effects.

In the special performance, the first operation performance occurs immediately before reaching the conclusion (see FIG. 3(b)). Note that the ending may be reached without the first operation effect occurring. In this embodiment, when the first operation performance occurs, the probability of a successful outcome (probability that the judgment result will be a jackpot ((jackpot) reliability)) is higher than when the first operation performance does not occur. is set to be high.

A first operation performance occurs in the special performance (see FIG. 3(b)), and the operation of the first operation means 21 (single operation in this embodiment) triggers a conclusion (successful conclusion (FIG. 3(c-1)). (see FIG. 3(c-2))) or a failure ending (see FIG. 3(c-2)) (that is, the result of the judgment is shown) in the normal mode. In the first operation performance in the special performance in the normal mode, the operation validity period during which the operation of the first operation means 21 is valid (hereinafter, the operation validity period of the first operation performance may be referred to as the first operation validity period) is is set, and the operation of the first operation means 21 during the first operation validity period triggers the conclusion. If the operating means 20 is not operated during the first operation valid period in the special performance in the normal mode, the end of the first operation valid period is used as a trigger to shift to the conclusion. In addition, in the following, even in the case where the first operation means 21 is not operated during the first operation valid period and the first operation valid period ends, the first operation means 21 is not operated at the time when the first operation valid period ends. The explanation will be given assuming that the following operations have been performed. The probability that the special performance will be in the normal mode is higher than the probability that the special performance will be in the special mode, which will be described later. Therefore, it is highly likely that the player will get the impression that the special performance is a performance in which the result of the judgment becomes clear upon operation of the first operating means 21.

In the first operation effect, it is preferable to display an image (such as a meter) indicating the passage (remaining) of the first operation validity period and an image representing the first operation means 21 that is the object of prompting the operation ( (See Figure 3(b)). Further, it is preferable that an ending suggestion image 211 is displayed in conjunction with this. The ending suggestion image 211 includes characters and the like that make the player feel that the ending will be reached upon operation of the first operating means 21. If the special performance is a battle performance, it is set in such a manner that the player is reminded that the battle between the friendly character and the enemy character will be settled upon the operation of the first operating means 21. In this embodiment, an image including the words "Decide the game" is displayed as the ending suggestion image 211 (see FIG. 3(b)).

In this embodiment, as a mode of the special effect (a mode different from the above-mentioned normal mode), a special effect in which a second operation effect occurs without transitioning to the ending upon operation of the first operation means 21 in the first operation effect. The mode has been set. As mentioned above, since the player probably assumes that the operation of the first operating means 21 will lead to a transition to the ending, the occurrence of the special mode will surprise the player.

In the special performance of the special aspect in this embodiment, the second operation performance (see FIG. 4(a)) is started when the first operation means 21 is operated. As described above, the second operation performance is a performance that prompts the user to operate the second operation means 22. In the second operation effect, a second operation validity period during which the operation of the second operation means 22 is valid is set. The special performance is triggered by an operation (single operation in this embodiment) of the second operation means 22 during the second operation validity period (successful ending (see FIG. 4 (b-1)) or unsuccessful ending. (See Figure 4(b-2))). In other words, the result of the judgment is shown. In the present embodiment, if the second operation means 22 is not operated during the second operation validity period, the process proceeds to the conclusion with the end of the second operation validity period as a trigger. In addition, in the following, even in the case where the second operation means 22 is not operated during the second operation validity period and the second operation validity period ends, the second operation means 22 is The explanation will be given assuming that the following operations have been performed. In the second operation performance, it is preferable that an image (such as a meter) indicating the passage (remaining) of the second operation valid period and an image representing the second operation means 22 that is the object of prompting the operation to be displayed.

In this embodiment, the setting is such that when a special performance occurs in a special mode, there is a higher probability that the outcome of the special performance will be a successful outcome than when a special performance occurs in a normal mode. In other words, the special mode has higher jackpot reliability than the normal mode. Therefore, it can be said that the occurrence of the second operation performance is an advantageous event for the player.

As explained above, in the special performance in this embodiment, a second operation performance occurs in which the operation of the second operation means 22 is prompted by pretending that the operation of the first operation means 21 in the first operation performance will lead to the conclusion. It's an interesting performance with many things to do. As mentioned above, in this embodiment, the probability of occurrence of the normal mode is higher than that of the special mode, so it is conceivable that there may be players who have encountered the normal mode several times and have not encountered the special mode. However, since such a player would have thought that the game would proceed to the conclusion after the first operation performance, the occurrence of the second operation performance would be taken as a surprise. On the other hand, a player who is aware of the existence of the special mode will either reach a successful ending with the first operation effect (the jackpot will be announced in the normal mode) or hit the jackpot with the second operation effect (special mode). The effect is to create expectations for whether the situation will shift to a situation where trust levels will increase.

Note that in this embodiment, the ending suggestion image 211 displayed in the first operation performance is not displayed in the second operation performance (see FIG. 4(a)). The ending suggestion image 211 is displayed to suggest that the transition to the ending is triggered by the operation of the first operating means 21 in the first operation performance, and is displayed to suggest that the player moves to the ending when the second operation performance occurs. Therefore, the ending suggestion image 211 is set not to be displayed in the second operation performance that always transitions to the ending triggered by the operation of the second operation means 22. However, this does not negate the possibility of displaying the ending suggestion image 211 in the second operation performance.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first operation performance and the second operation performance occur even when the special performance is not in progress. The total probability of occurrence (probability of occurrence through the normal game state and special game state) is higher for the first operation performance than for the second operation performance. In other words, a player who is playing the game continuously has a higher probability of encountering the first operation performance than the probability of encountering the second operation performance. In other words, from the player's perspective, the second operating means 22 is a "rare" (high value) operating means 20 that is rarely encountered than the first operating means 21. Because of this setting, the transition from the first operation performance to the second operation performance in the special performance of the special mode means a change to the performance using the higher-value operation means 20. It is easy to understand that the special performance is an advantageous event for the player.

Hereinafter, specific examples will be described in which the matters related to the above-mentioned special performance and the operation performance executed during the special performance are improved, materialized, modified, etc. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇First specific example It is assumed that the first operation performance during the special performance suggests the probability that the second operation performance will occur afterwards. That is, the first operation performance during the special performance indicates whether the special performance is a normal mode or a special mode. Various methods can be considered for making the suggestion. Although not shown, for example, an image representing the first operation means 21 displayed during the first operation effect, an image indicating the operation mode (image such as "Press"), an image indicating the first operation validity period (image of a meter, etc.) ), as suggested by other images. That is, a plurality of types of candidate images that can be displayed as these images are prepared, and the probability of shifting to the second operation performance is set to differ depending on which of the images is displayed.

As another example, when an image (continuation suggestion image 212) that directly or indirectly indicates that the second operation effect occurs is displayed, it is better to perform the second operation than when it is not displayed. It is conceivable to set it so that the probability that the effect will occur is high. The special mode special effect is one in which the first operation effect (first operation effect) immediately before the ending causes the operation effect to occur again (second operation effect) without transitioning to the ending, so the continuation suggestion image 212 is this one. The image should be such that it suggests the following. For example, it is assumed that images such as "Maybe to continue," "One more time?" and "○○ (name of second operating means 22)" are set as the continuation suggestion image 212 (see FIG. 5).

The suggestion of the probability that the second operation effect will occur is different from the suggestion of the ending of the special effect (the suggestion of the probability that the first operation effect will shift to a successful outcome triggered by the operation of the first operation means 21). Ru. It is preferable that both suggestions are not confused by the player. It can be said that this confusion is less likely to occur if the suggestion is made by displaying the continuation suggestion image 212 as described above. This is because the continuation suggestion image 212 is in a form that indicates that the operation effect will occur again, so the player can easily distinguish it from a suggestion of a jackpot.

〇Second specific example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that in the special performance of the special mode, the second operation performance is started in response to the operation of the first operation means 21 in the first operation performance. After the first operation means 21 is operated, the second operation effect may be generated when a predetermined time (interval period) has elapsed. If the second operation performance occurs immediately upon operation of the first operation means 21, there is a risk that the player will not understand what has happened. Some players may feel that the operation of the first operation means 21 was not reflected (the operation failed). Therefore, instead of the first operation performance and the second operation performance occurring continuously, an interval period is set between the two performances (see FIG. 6).

During the interval period, it is preferable that a performance (preparatory performance) that suggests the occurrence of the second operation performance is executed (see FIG. 6(b)). By executing such a preparation performance, the probability that the player will be able to grasp that a new operation performance will occur increases. Examples of the preparation effect include a mode in which images such as "Preparing for XX (XX is the name of the second operation means 22)", "One more time", and "Rank up" are displayed.

〇Third specific example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the first operation performance and the second operation performance in the special performance are those in which a single operation of the operating means 20 is prompted, but when the operation means 20 is continuously operated. Operations such as continuous operation (“repeat press” if the operating means is a push button) and maintenance operation (“long press” if the operating means is a push button) to maintain the operated state of the operating means 20 are possible. It may be something that is encouraged. In the case of these operation modes, it is assumed that the transition to the conclusion or the second operation performance occurs when the operation of the operation means 20 during the operation validity period satisfies a predetermined condition. In other words, if the first operation effect is used to prompt these operation modes, the conclusion or transition to the second operation effect is triggered when the operation of the first operation means 21 during the first operation validity period satisfies a predetermined condition. shall occur. If these operation modes are prompted by the second operation presentation, the transition to the ending will occur when the operation of the second operation means 22 during the second operation validity period satisfies a predetermined condition.

However, as in the above embodiment, it is more preferable that the operation mode prompted in each operation performance is a single operation. In particular, it is preferable that the first operation effect be such that a single operation is encouraged. The special performance in the special mode is such that the player, who may have thought that the operation of the first operating means 21 will lead to the conclusion (the result of the judgment is shown), performs a single operation with enthusiasm, and the conclusion is not reached. It can be said that it would be more interesting to have a form in which the player moves to the second operation performance without stopping (a form in which the player suffers a "shoulder water mark").

〇Fourth Specific Example It is assumed that the special performance of the special aspect is certain to lead to a successful ending, that is, a jackpot is certain. In the example shown in Figure 4, the performance progresses from Figure 4(a) to (b-1) (it does not progress from Figure 4(a) to (b-2)). shall be. The special performance in the special mode is one that surprises the player without moving to the conclusion due to the operation in the first operation performance, and also causes "an increase in the rank of the operating means 20" so to speak. Despite such a change, if a case occurs where the operation of the second operation means 22 in the second operation performance results in a failure, there is a risk that the player will be extremely disappointed. . In order to avoid such a situation, the occurrence of the second operation effect is set to ensure a jackpot.

〇Fifth specific example In the second operation performance in the special performance of the special mode, the operation of the first operation means 21 is invalidated (even if the first operation means 21 is operated in the second operation performance, the result is (see Figure 7). In a configuration including multiple types of operating means 20, a setting (compatible It is known that it is considered to be a setting with a certain gender. It is conceivable to set the operation of the first operation means 21 to be valid even in the second operation performance (second operation validity period) in the special performance of the special mode, but the operation is intentionally made invalid (the second operation valid period). (This is valid only for the operation of the second operating means 22).

As explained in the above embodiment, the second operation performance is generated in response to the operation of the first operation means 21 (occurs continuously from the first operation performance), but some players may There is a possibility that the user may mistakenly think that the operation of the first operating means 21 is not detected in the operation performance, and may continue to operate the first operation means 21 even after moving to the second operation performance. In this case, if the operation of the first operation means 21 is valid in the second operation effect, the user does not notice that the operation of the second operation means 22 is being prompted (that the second operation effect has occurred). There is a risk that it will move to the end. If such a situation occurs, there is no point in generating the second operation performance, so it is preferable that the operation of the first operation means 21 in the second operation performance is invalidated. However, the operation of the first operation means 21 may be made effective in a performance that prompts the operation of the second operation means 22 that occurs in a situation other than a special performance. In other words, among the effects that prompt the operation of the second operation means 22, those that occur in a situation other than a special effect are considered valid for the operation of the first operation means 21, but those that occur during a special effect are The operation of the first operation means 21 is intentionally made invalid.

Furthermore, as explained in the second specific example above, even if a predetermined interval period is set between the first operation performance and the second operation performance, the second operation performance is started after the interval period has passed. If it is assumed that there is a player who continues to operate the first operating means 21 until the transition occurs, even if the configuration is as explained in the second specific example above, the present example It is preferable that the operation of the first operation means 21 in the second operation performance be invalidated as shown in FIG. In a configuration in which the second operation performance is triggered by the operation of the first operation means 21 as described in the above embodiment, the setting as in this example is particularly significant.

〇Sixth specific example Although it has been explained that in the special performance of the special mode, the operation of the second operation means 22 is prompted in the second operation performance, the operation of the first operation means 21 may also be prompted at this timing. Assume a certain setting. In other words, when the first operation means 21 is operated in the first operation effect (see FIG. 8(a)), the transition is made to the operation effect in which the operation of the first operation means 21 is prompted again (see FIG. 8(a)). 8 (b-1)), and in other cases (see FIG. 8 (b-2)) the setting shifts to an operation effect that prompts the operation of the second operating means 22 (the latter case is the case when the above implementation is performed). This corresponds to the special performance of the special mode explained in the form). In other words, in the former case, the operation means 20 that is prompted to operate in the previous operation presentation and the subsequent operation presentation is the same, and in the latter case, the operation that is prompted to be performed in the subsequent operation presentation is the same. The means 20 is changed from the previous operation performance. The former case and the latter case are assumed to have different probabilities that the outcome will be a successful outcome (jackpot reliability). Preferably, the latter case is more likely to have a successful outcome than the former case. In the latter case, the "rank up" of the operating means 20 occurs, and accordingly, the setting is made such that the reliability is higher in this case.

By doing this, when an operation presentation (later operation presentation) occurs again after the first operation presentation (previous operation presentation) that prompts the operation of the first operation means 21, the subsequent operation It is possible to create a presentation form in which the player pays attention to whether or not a change occurs in the operating means 20 that prompts the player to operate.

〇Seventh specific example The successful ending is different between the special performance in the normal mode and the special performance in the special mode (the successful ending in the normal mode is called the normal successful ending, and the successful ending in the special mode is special). (successful ending). Specifically, it is assumed that the image displayed as a normal successful ending and the image displayed as a special successful ending are different in form. In particular, it is preferable that the video output as the special successful ending has content that reflects that the successful ending has been reached through the second operation performance. For example, an image including the name of the second operating means 22 is displayed.

Further, it is preferable that the length of the video displayed as a special successful ending is set to be shorter than the length of the video normally displayed as a successful ending. The reason is as follows. The special performance in the normal mode includes the first operation performance and does not include the second operation performance (it is necessary to set the first operation validity period, but there is no need to set the second operation validity period).On the other hand, in the special mode The special performance includes the first operation performance and the second operation performance (it is necessary to set both the first operation validity period and the second operation validity period), so the second operation performance must be executed (the second operation performance must be set). 2), the time required to execute the operation performance is longer for the special performance of the special mode. In order to absorb the difference in time, the length of the video displayed as a special successful ending is made shorter than the length of the video normally displayed as a successful ending (see Figure 9). . As a result, the total time (time including the ending) for the special performance in the normal mode and the special performance in the special mode can be made the same (Figure 9 shows whether the special effect is in the normal mode or the special mode). (This is an example where the length of the special performance is the same). In a typical gaming machine, various performances are executed in the notification performance so that the time required for the notification performance is within the so-called variable time. If a variable time of a certain length (time It is possible, and it is also possible to make the special performance a special mode. In other words, it is possible to determine the mode of notification performance (information performance including special performance) without worrying about the difference in time required for operation performance between normal mode and special mode, and control to determine the content of notification performance. becomes easier. Note that the total time of the special performance in the normal mode and the special performance in the special mode does not necessarily have to match. If the length of the video displayed as a special successful ending is set to be shorter than the length of the video normally displayed as a successful ending, the difference in time required for operation effects will be reduced by the difference in time required for the ending. The smaller the difference between the total time required for the special performance in the normal mode and the total time required for the special performance in the special mode, the easier it is to control the content of the notification performance (total (This means that the most preferable setting is that the time difference is 0.)

Also, if the special effect of the special mode is not guaranteed to be a jackpot (unless it is set like the fourth specific example), the image displayed at the failure ending should be set in the same way as the successful ending above. good. In other words, it is preferable to make the video output as a failure ending (normal failure ending) in the normal mode different from the video output as a successful ending (special failure ending) in the special mode. More preferably, the latter video is set to be shorter than the former video.

2-2) Opportunity performance and unsuccessful combination Opportunity performance is a performance (so-called chance-up performance) that, when it occurs, increases the reliability of the jackpot of the result of determining whether the target is correct or not. The opportunity production in this embodiment is a production that moves to the "xx zone" (so-called chance up zone). After transitioning to the "XX zone" in a notification performance of a certain validity determination result, a display indicating that the transition to the "XX zone" has been made is made until the validity determination result is shown in the notification performance (Figure 10 (See (d-1)).

The transition to the opportunity production is indicated using the opportunity image 30. A transition condition for the opportunity effect is that the opportunity image 30 displayed in the display area 911 reaches a predetermined state. In this embodiment, when the opportunity image 30 is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position in the center of the display area 911 (hereinafter also referred to as the target position) (see FIG. 10(c-1)), an opportunity effect (see FIG. 10(c-1)) is performed. d-1)). The opportunity image 30 may have any specific form. It is preferable that the image be configured so that the player can understand that the image is related to an opportunity production. In this embodiment, the characters "XX" are included. In other words, it includes the name of the opportunity performance.

An inciting performance occurs that indicates that the above-mentioned opportunity performance may occur. In this embodiment, when an opportunity effect occurs, the game always goes through the inciting effect (see FIG. 10(b)). However, even if no inciting effect occurs, a setting may be made in which an opportunity effect may occur. The inciting performance is a performance that suggests that the opportunity image 30 is likely to reach a predetermined state. In this embodiment, this indicates that the opportunity image 30 that has been displaced from above the display area 911 is likely to stop at the target position. As a result of the inciting effect, the opportunity image 30 that has been displaced from the upper side of the display area 911 is stopped and displayed at the target position (in a predetermined manner) as a success result (see FIG. 10 (c-1)), and the opportunity image 30 is not stopped and displayed at the target position, and a failure result is set (see FIG. 10(d-2)). If the result is a success, an opportunity effect occurs (moves to the XX zone) (see Figure 10 (d-1)), and if the result is a failure, an opportunity effect does not occur (does not move to the XX zone). ). The failure result in this embodiment is that after the opportunity image 30 that has been displaced from above the display area 911 is about to stay at the target position, it slides down as it is (see FIG. 10(c-2)). The opportunity image 30 is erased as if it had moved from the lower edge to outside the display area 911. In other words, the stirring effect is an effect in which the opportunity image 30 is displayed stopped at the target position (see FIG. 10(c-1)) or slides down and disappears (see FIG. 10(c-2)).

A plurality of modes may be set as the opportunity image 30, and the mode of the opportunity image 30 may suggest the probability of a successful result. Moreover, the jackpot reliability may be set to differ depending on the aspect of the opportunity image 30 in the case of a successful result.

The inciting performance is a performance that occurs when a reach is established (see FIG. 10(a)). In this embodiment, one identification pattern 80 (left identification pattern 80L) selected from the left identification pattern group 80gL and displayed, and one identification pattern 80 (right identification pattern 80L) selected and displayed from the right identification pattern group 80gR. It is set as a "reach" that the symbols 80R) are the same (the identification symbol 80 (medium identification symbol 80C) selected from the medium identification symbol group 80gC is not determined). In the inciting effect, it is shown that the opportunity image 30 is in a situation where it may stop at the target position between the left identification symbol 80L and the right identification symbol 80R that constitute the reach (see FIG. 10(b)). ). In addition, the opportunity image 30 may cover a part of the left identification symbol 80L and the right identification symbol 80R. In the case of a successful result, a combination of images (symbols) arranged in the order of "left identification pattern 80L, opportunity image 30, right identification pattern 80R" from the left is constructed (see Fig. 10 (c-1)). . Thereafter, the notification effect is continued after shifting to the opportunity effect (XX zone) (see FIG. 10(d-1)).

On the other hand, if the inciting effect results in a failure, the opportunity image 30 that is about to stop at the target position between the left identification symbol 80L and the right identification symbol 80R is erased (FIG. 10(c-2) reference). As a result, the area between the left identification pattern 80L and the right identification pattern 80R (the area covered by the opportunity image 30 until just before) is exposed (hereinafter, the exposed area is referred to as the exposed area). . In this embodiment, one identification pattern 80 (medium identification pattern 80C) selected from the medium identification pattern group 80gC is displayed in the exposed area. In other words, when the opportunity image 30 is likely to stop at the target position, a situation is created in which it is as if the middle identification symbol 80C is hidden by the opportunity image 30. By setting the image layer that makes up the middle identification pattern 80C to be in front of the image layer that makes up the opportunity image 30, it is possible to create a form in which the middle identification pattern 80C appears when the opportunity image 30 is erased. Can be built. In this embodiment, the entire area required to display the medium identification symbol 80C overlaps the area required to display the opportunity image 30 at the target position. Therefore, during the promotion performance, the entire middle identification pattern 80C is covered with the opportunity image 30 and cannot be seen.

The middle identification symbol 80C that appears when the opportunity image 30 is erased is a different type of symbol from the left identification symbol 80L and the right identification symbol 80R that constitute the reach. In other words, the combination of "left identification symbol 80L, middle identification symbol 80C, and right identification symbol 80R" formed by the appearance of the middle identification symbol 80C is not a combination in which all the identification symbols 80 are of the same type. This is a combination that indicates a "miss" (see FIG. 10(d-2)). The notification performance ends when the combination indicating the "miss" is stopped and displayed (the notification of the "miss" is completed).

In a certain information production, if a promotion production occurs that determines whether or not an opportunity production will occur, the fact that the promotion production failed and the opportunity production did not occur means that the target corresponding to the certain notification production Usually, people do not expect that the result of the judgment will be a jackpot. In fact, in this embodiment as well, the setting is such that when the inciting performance results in a failure, it is determined that the target validity determination result is a failure. Therefore, from the player's point of view, the moment the inciting performance results in a failure, the player cannot expect the notification performance (the fluctuation) to occur, so it is desirable for the notification performance (failure fluctuation) to end as soon as possible. . There is also a risk that the player may become irritated if the notification performance that does not lead to a jackpot continues sluggishly. Therefore, in this embodiment, as a result of erasing the opportunity image 30, a part of the identification pattern 80 (in this embodiment, the middle identification pattern 80C) that constitutes the combination indicating that the target validity determination result is incorrect is deleted. I try to appear. In other words, as a result of the opportunity image 30 being deleted (indicating that it will not shift to the opportunity performance), it is indicated that the target validity judgment result is a failure, thereby preventing the notification performance (fluctuation) that does not allow for the expectation of a jackpot. I try not to go on longer than necessary.

Hereinafter, specific examples will be described in which the matters related to the above-mentioned special performance and the operation performance executed during the special performance are improved, materialized, modified, etc. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇First specific example There are various ways to create an inciting performance. In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the opportunity image 30 is erased by being displayed as if it has moved outside the display area 911, but if the opportunity image 30 is likely to stop at the target position. A configuration may also be adopted in which the opportunity image 30 is erased without moving from the target position, such as erasing a certain opportunity image 30 at that position (see FIG. 11). However, if the setting is such that the medium identification pattern 80C is exposed as the opportunity image 30 moves, as in the above embodiment, the impression is that the medium identification pattern 80C is hidden by the opportunity image 30 during the inciting performance. The probability that the player will receive this increases.

〇Second specific example: At the stage of incitement (before results are obtained), the opportunity image 30 is in a semi-transparent state (in the drawing, the opportunity image 30 is drawn with a dotted line to indicate that it is in a semi-transparent state). ), the medium identification pattern 80C (in the drawing, the medium identification pattern 80C visible through the opportunity image 30 is drawn with a dotted line) is visible through the opportunity image 30 (see FIG. 12(a)). . If the result is a success, the opportunity image 30 changes from a translucent state to an opaque state, and the middle identification pattern 80C is covered (invisible) (see FIG. 12(b-1)). If the result is a failure, the translucent opportunity image 30 is erased, and the middle identification pattern 80C becomes clearly visible instead of through the opportunity image 30 (see FIG. 12(b-2)). In other words, a state is created in which a combination of identification symbols 80 indicating a miss is formed.

By doing this, it is understood that the combination of identification symbols 80 will be "wrong" when the opportunity image 30 is erased from the stage of the promotion effect. In other words, since the flow of ``opportunity image 30 is deleted'' → ``missing combination established'' is grasped in advance, even if the configuration is such that a failure is immediately determined by the deletion of opportunity image 30, what will happen? This prevents it from becoming difficult to understand what is happening.

〇Third Specific Example In the above embodiment, it is explained that when the opportunity image 30 is erased, one of the identification patterns 80 (the middle identification pattern 80C) forming a combination indicating that the result of the judgment is incorrect appears. However, when the opportunity image 30 is erased, two or more of the identification symbols 80 forming a combination indicating that the result of the judgment is incorrect may appear. For example, when the opportunity image 30 is erased, all of the identification patterns 80 (three identification patterns 80 in the above embodiment) forming a combination indicating that the judgment result is wrong appear. You can also use it as

Further, the one identification pattern 80 covered by the opportunity image 30 (which appears when the opportunity image 30 is erased) is not limited to the middle identification pattern 80C. The left identification pattern 80L and the right identification pattern 80R may be set to be covered. Further, the identification pattern 80 to be covered may change each time the promotion effect is performed, that is, the position of the opportunity image 30 displayed in the promotion effect may change each time. In this case, the position of the opportunity image 30 displayed in the promotion effect may indicate the probability that the promotion effect will be a success.

〇Fourth Specific Example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the opportunity image 30 is displayed when a reach is established (the inciting effect occurs), but the opportunity image 30 is displayed in a situation where a reach is not established. (a provocative effect may occur). Even in this case, if there is no shift to the opportunity presentation, the losing combination may be indicated by the identification pattern 80 that appears when the opportunity image 30 is erased.

However, by displaying the opportunity image 30 (inciting effect occurs) when a reach is established as in the above embodiment, it is clearly shown to the player that the situation is such that they can expect a jackpot. be able to. Even if the opportunity image 30 does not reach the predetermined state (it does not shift to the opportunity effect), a losing combination is immediately shown (the notification effect ends), which can cause irritation to players who were hoping for a jackpot. is also suppressed.

〇Fifth Specific Example It is assumed that there is a case where a combination of identification symbols 80 whose success/failure determination result is a jackpot is displayed by erasing the opportunity image 30. According to the above embodiment, when the opportunity image 30 is erased, the medium identification pattern 80C appears, and the type of the medium identification pattern 80C is the identification pattern 80 (left identification pattern 80L, right identification pattern 80L, right identification pattern 80R) may be displayed (see FIG. 12). It can also be said that this is a premium performance that can only occur when the target validity determination result is a jackpot. By allowing such a performance to occur, it is possible to realize an interesting game in which a jackpot may be suddenly announced even if the promotion performance ends in failure and no opportunity performance occurs.

In the case of this example, the appearance of the opportunity image 30 may indicate the probability that the above-mentioned premiere effect will occur. That is, a plurality of types of modes are set as candidate modes that can be displayed as the opportunity image 30, and the probability that the above-mentioned premiere effect will occur is different for each mode.

〇Sixth specific example The setting is such that a combination that appears when the opportunity image 30 is deleted and shows that the result is a failure may become a so-called chance (see FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b)). . Any rule may be used to determine the chance, but until the type of identification pattern 80 that appears when the opportunity image 30 is erased is known (at the stage where the inciting effect is being executed), It is said to be a combination in which it is unclear whether or not it will be a chance. For example, the middle identification symbol 80C and the right identification symbol 80R, which appear when the opportunity image 30 is erased, are the same type of symbol (see FIG. 14(b)), which is set as a chance. is possible.

The construction of the chance occurs as a so-called look-ahead effect (the "look-ahead effect" itself is well known, so its explanation will be omitted). If a chance is built in a notification effect that announces a certain correctness judgment result (missing), the judgment result announced after the certain judgment result (target judgment result after the next change) becomes a jackpot. The probability will increase. There may be two or more consecutive notification effects (fluctuations) in which a chance is constructed (the number of notification effects used for pre-reading (number of pre-reads) may be two or more). In this case, it is preferable that the greater the number of successive notification effects (variations) in which chance pieces are constructed (that is, the greater the number of pre-reads), the higher the probability that the result of the judgment of the pre-read target will be a jackpot. As explained in the above embodiment, the reason why the opportunity image 30 is deleted to indicate the losing combination is to quickly end the losing fluctuation when the opportunity image 30 does not shift to the opportunity effect. It is also possible to use the deviation fluctuation as a look-ahead effect (look-ahead fluctuation).

When the once-displayed opportunity image 30 is erased and a losing combination is shown, that is, when an inciting effect of an opportunity effect occurs, a chance is constructed more than when the inciting effect does not occur. It may be set to have a high probability. By doing so, when the opportunity image 30 is displayed in a certain notification effect, it can be expected that the appropriate notification effect will shift to the opportunity effect and the result of the judgment corresponding to the notification effect will be a jackpot. Instead, a game experience is realized in which a chance is built without shifting to an opportunity performance (a look-ahead performance occurs) and the result of the judgment corresponding to the subsequent notification performance can be expected to be a jackpot. It turns out.

2-3) Variation time in special game state As described above, in this embodiment, the game state includes a normal game state and a special game state (first special game state (high A second special game state (with low probability and time saving) is set. Hereinafter, control of the variable time in the first special gaming state will be explained.

The variable time is the time required for the notification performance. That is, it is the time from when the identification pattern 80 (identification pattern group 80g) starts to fluctuate until it stops in a manner (in this embodiment, a combination of three identification patterns 80) according to the result of the judgment (lottery). . There are multiple types of candidate times as variable times that can be set in the first special gaming state, and one of the multiple types of candidate times is set as the actual variable time based on the results of the judgment. . In this embodiment, after the first special game state is newly started after the end of the jackpot game, during the period (hereinafter referred to as the period before condition establishment) until a predetermined condition (details will be described later) is satisfied, and after that. During the period (hereinafter referred to as the period after condition establishment), the control for determining the fluctuation time is different. In addition, after the end of the jackpot game, the first special game state is started, and if the jackpot is won before the predetermined condition is satisfied, the first special game state does not move to the period after the condition is satisfied. When the first special game state is started again after the end of the jackpot game, the period until the predetermined condition is satisfied will be treated as a period before the condition is satisfied.

The number of candidate time types can be changed as appropriate. In this embodiment, one of the four candidate times (Ta1 to Ta4) for the period before the condition is satisfied and one of the four candidate times (Tb1 to Tb4) for the period after the condition is satisfied is the actual It will be set as a variable time. It is assumed that the magnitude relationship of the length of the fluctuation time is "Ta1<Ta2<Ta3<Ta4" and "Tb1<Tb2<Tb3<Tb4" (the smaller the number, the shorter the time). That is, the time Ta1 is the shortest fluctuation time in the period before the condition is satisfied, and the time Ta2 is the shortest fluctuation time in the period after the condition is satisfied (see FIG. 15).

In this embodiment, the shortest variation time may be set only when the result of the judgment is negative in both the period before the condition is satisfied and the period after the condition is satisfied. In other words, there is no possibility of a jackpot if the time Ta1 is set in the period before the condition is met, and there is no possibility of a jackpot if the time Tb1 is set in the period after the condition is met (see FIG. 15). In this way, the time Ta1 and the time Tb1 are the shortest fluctuation times in each period, and are so-called "win" fluctuation times that are set only when the result of the judgment is wrong. In addition, in this embodiment, if other candidate times (Ta2, Ta3, Ta4 in the period before the condition is satisfied and Tb2, Tb3, Tb4 in the period after the condition is satisfied) are set as variable times, the judgment result is a jackpot. Sometimes it's true and sometimes it's not. Note that a candidate time at which a jackpot is confirmed when selected may be set.

In the period before the condition is met, the probability that time Ta1 will be set is the highest among the four candidate times, and in the period after the condition is met, the probability that time Tb1 will be set among the four candidate times is the highest. In other words, in the first special gaming state, most of the fluctuation times are the shortest in both the period before the condition is established and the period after the condition is established (in this embodiment, more than 90% of the times when it is "miss" are the shortest). time), and the notification of the results of the judgment progresses at a good pace.

The above-mentioned predetermined condition in this embodiment is established when the success/failure determination results are negative a prescribed number of times in succession after the end of the jackpot game and the start of the first special game state. In other words, the number of so-called deviation fluctuations reaches the specified number of times. In this embodiment, the specified number of times is set to 50 (however, the specified number of times≠0). In other words, the period until the loss is notified 50 times in a row is the period before the condition is established, and the period after that (the period until winning the jackpot) is the period after the condition is established (see FIG. 16).

In this embodiment, time Ta1 is set longer than time Tb1. Therefore, the progress speed of the game is faster in the period after the condition is established than in the period before the condition is established (the number of validity determination results notified per time is greater). In other words, the so-called retained digestion rate is high. To put it simply, after shifting to the first special game state, the game progresses relatively slowly in the first half before the condition is met, and the game progresses quickly in the second half after the condition is met. In addition, in this embodiment, Ta1=2 seconds and Tb1=1 second. In other words, in the period before the condition is met, the game progresses so that the notification effect ends every 2 seconds, and in the period after the condition is met, the game progresses so that the notification effect ends every 1 second. go.

The reason for this setting is as follows. When designing a gaming machine, it may be necessary to lower the expected value of balls per gaming time. In other words, it may be necessary to prevent the so-called ball release speed (short-time ball release rate) from becoming excessive. If the interval from jackpot to jackpot is short, the ball dispensing speed increases, so in order to reduce the ball dispensing speed, the interval (time) from jackpot to jackpot should be lengthened. Therefore, in the period before the condition is satisfied (the first half period) from the start of the first special game state after the end of the jackpot game until the predetermined condition is satisfied, the shortest fluctuation time Ta1 becomes relatively long (game progress speed (relatively slow). On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won until the predetermined condition is met (in this embodiment, until the player loses 50 times in a row), it means that a certain amount of time has passed after the end of the jackpot game. In this case, there is a low possibility that the ball output speed will become excessive (assuming that sufficient time has passed since the end of the previous jackpot), so in the period after the condition is satisfied (second half period), the shortest fluctuation time Tb1 should be relatively short. In other words, in the period after the condition is established, the speed of progress of the game is increased to suppress the player's frustration due to slow progress of the game (lengthening of time until the next jackpot). To put these things together and put it simply, it can be said that the variable time control in this embodiment is a control that balances the "ball delivery speed" and the "time until the next jackpot."

Hereinafter, specific examples in which the matters related to the variable time in the special game state are improved, embodied, modified, etc. will be explained. Note that, as far as possible, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of techniques described using the following specific examples are applied in combination.

〇First specific example Although it has been explained that the variable time control in the above embodiment is performed in the first special game state, it is also possible to perform the same control in the second special game state (with low probability and time saving). good.

If the control is executed in both the first special game state and the second special game state, the predetermined condition is set to be more likely to be satisfied in the second special game state than in the first special game state. good. As explained in the above embodiment, if the number of consecutive deviations (specified number of times) N1 until the predetermined condition is satisfied in the first special game state is set to 50 (see FIG. 16), then the second special game Set the number of consecutive deviations N2 until the predetermined condition is satisfied in the state to a value smaller than 50 (N1>N2) (see FIG. 17; FIG. 17 shows an example in which N2 is set to 30). . In other words, in the second special gaming state, the number of fluctuations included in the period before condition establishment is set to be smaller. In other words, whether to move to the first special gaming state or to the second special gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is determined depending on the type of the jackpot game (type of jackpot) (for example, the type of jackpot game). If you win one jackpot, you will move to the first special gaming state after the first jackpot game ends, and if you win the second jackpot, you will move to the second special gaming state after the second jackpot game ends. This means that the number of fluctuations until the predetermined condition is met differs depending on the type of jackpot game.

Although the first special gaming state and the second special gaming state are common in that they are so-called time-saving states, the second special gaming state is a state in which the probability of winning or losing a lottery is "low probability" (than the first special gaming state). This is a state in which it is difficult to win a jackpot), so it is harder to win a jackpot than in the second special game state. Therefore, the number of drawings required from one jackpot game to the next jackpot game (i.e., the number of fluctuations) is greater when moving to the second special gaming state than when moving to the first special gaming state after the jackpot game ends. There is a high probability that this will happen. Therefore, since there is less risk of the ball dispensing speed becoming excessive in the second special game state than in the first special game state, the predetermined condition is more satisfied in the second special game state than in the first special game state. Make settings easy to use.

Furthermore, the control described in the above embodiment may be applied in the normal gaming state. In other words, in a configuration that may shift to the normal gaming state after the end of a jackpot game, the shortest fluctuation time is The settings are as follows.

〇Second specific example As explained in the first specific example, in both the first special game state and the second special game state, the shortest change is triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition (the number of changes reaches the specified number of times) Assume that the settings are such that the length of time is shortened. In this case, the length of the shortest variation time Ta1 in the period before the condition is satisfied is set to be different between the first special gaming state and the second special gaming state. If the shortest variation time in the period before condition establishment in the first special gaming state is Ta11, and the shortest variation time in the period before condition establishment in the second special gaming state is Ta12, then Ta11>Ta12 is established. (See Figure 18).

As mentioned above, the number of drawings required from one jackpot game to the next jackpot game (i.e., the number of fluctuations) is greater when moving to the second special gaming state than when moving to the first special gaming state after the jackpot game ends. Since there is a high probability that the number will increase, when the second special game state is entered, the ball dispensing speed is unlikely to become excessive even if the shortest fluctuation time is made shorter. Therefore, in the period before the condition is established, the game is set to progress faster in the second special game state than in the first special game state (Ta11>Ta12).

A similar relationship may be set for the shortest variation time in the period after the condition is satisfied. That is, if the shortest variation time in the period after the condition is established in the first special gaming state is Tb11, and the shortest variation time in the period after the condition is established in the second special gaming state is Tb12, then Tb11>Tb12. The settings are such that it holds true (see FIG. 18).

〇Third specific example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the shortest variation time becomes shorter (changes from Ta1 to Tb1) when a predetermined condition is satisfied, but the variation time when the result of the judgment is wrong is It is also possible to set the "average" to be shorter. In other words, the probability that each candidate time will be selected and the average fluctuation time calculated from the length of each candidate time are higher than the probability that each candidate time will be selected if the validity determination result is wrong in the period before the condition is met. is set to be longer than the average fluctuation time calculated from the probability that each candidate time is selected and the length of each candidate time when the candidate time is an outlier. Even in this case, the same effects as in the above embodiment can be expected.

〇Fourth specific example In the above embodiment, in both the period before the condition is established and the period after the condition is established, the shortest variation time is set only when the judgment result is wrong (the period before the condition is established is time Ta1, and the period after the condition is established is Although it has been explained that the time period Tb1) may be selected, the setting may be such that even if the shortest variation time is selected, there is a possibility that the result of the judgment will be a jackpot.

As another example, in the period before the condition is satisfied, the shortest fluctuation time Ta1 may be set only if the result of the judgment is a failure, but in the period after the condition is satisfied, regardless of the result of the judgment (whether it is a jackpot or not). It is conceivable to adopt a configuration in which there is a possibility that the shortest variation time Tb1 may be set (see FIG. 19). In the period after the condition is established, sufficient time has passed since the previous jackpot (there is a low risk that the ball output speed will become excessive), so the setting is such that there is a possibility that a jackpot notification will be made in the shortest fluctuation time Tb1. do.

〇Fifth Specific Example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the prescribed number of times N, which is the number of fluctuations until the predetermined condition is satisfied, is constant, but the number of fluctuations N until the predetermined condition is satisfied may be set to be not constant. For example, a configuration may be considered in which the value of the number of fluctuations N can change depending on the type of jackpot game (type of jackpot) executed last time. For example, assume that a 5-round jackpot game and a 10-round jackpot game are set as jackpot games (jackpot games that shift to the first special game state after the jackpot game ends). Note that the term "Round (R)" is well-known, so a detailed explanation will be omitted, but in a jackpot game, the jackpot 906 is closed under predetermined closing conditions (for example, a predetermined number of game balls enter the prize and a predetermined The closing condition is that either one of the following conditions (the closing condition is that the time has elapsed) is established: a unit game is repeated one or more times until it is established, and the number of unit games is the number of rounds.

The number of fluctuations N until the predetermined condition is satisfied in the first special gaming state after the end of the 5-round jackpot game is set as Nx, and the number of fluctuations N until the predetermined condition is satisfied in the first special gaming state after the end of the 10-round jackpot game is set as Ny. In this case, the setting is such that Nx<Ny holds true (see FIG. 20). In other words, the setting is such that the smaller the number of rounds is for the previously executed jackpot game, the fewer the number of losing fluctuations required to satisfy the predetermined condition in the first special gaming state to which the jackpot game transitions after the end of the jackpot game. do. The fact that the number of rounds is small means that the expected value of the payout obtained in the jackpot game (the expected value of the player's profit obtained in the jackpot game) is small. Therefore, the smaller the number of rounds of the previously executed jackpot game, the less likely the ball payout speed will become excessive. Therefore, the smaller the number of rounds of the previous jackpot game, the earlier the transition to the period after the condition is established (the shortest variation time changes from Ta1 to Tb1 and becomes shorter). .

〇Sixth specific example In a configuration where multiple types of jackpot games with different numbers of rounds are set as the jackpot game that shifts to the first special game state after the jackpot game ends, the fewer the rounds of the jackpot game, the longer the period before the condition is established. The setting is such that the shortest fluctuation time in is shortened. For example, assume that a 5-round jackpot game and a 10-round jackpot game are set as jackpot games that shift to the first special game state after the jackpot game ends. If Ta1x is the shortest fluctuation time in the period before the condition is established after the end of the 5-round jackpot game, and Ta1y is the shortest fluctuation time in the period before the condition is established after the end of the 10-round jackpot game, the relationship holds that Ta1x<Ta1y. (See Figure 21). As mentioned above, the smaller the number of rounds in the last jackpot game, the less likely the ball output speed will be excessive, so the smaller the number of rounds in the previous jackpot game, the shorter the fluctuation time in the period before the condition is established. It is also possible to set the value to be shorter.

A similar relationship may be set for the shortest variation time in the period after the condition is satisfied. That is, the shortest fluctuation time in the period after the condition is established in the first special gaming state after the end of the 5-round jackpot game is Tb1x, and the shortest fluctuation time in the period after the condition is established in the first special gaming state after the end of the 10-round jackpot game is Tb1x. If the fluctuation time is Tb1y, the setting is such that Tb1x<Tb1y holds true (see FIG. 21).

Seventh Specific Example The variable time control described in the above embodiment is applied to a game having so-called "falling type" gameplay. Although the gameplay itself of the "falling type" is well known, it will be briefly explained below. After the end of the jackpot game, when the game shifts to the first special game state (high probability, time saving), a fall lottery is executed together with a lottery for determining the success or failure. The first special game state is maintained unless the player wins the falling lottery. If you win the falling lottery, you will move to the second special game state (low probability, time saving). Basically, the player is not informed whether he or she has won the lottery. Regardless of whether or not the player wins the falling lottery, the special gaming state (time-saving state) is maintained until the notification of the success/failure determination result (loss) is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Therefore, until the 100th notification performance ends, the player cannot determine whether he or she is in the state of winning the falling lottery (whether in the first special game state or the second special game state). . If the 100th notification performance is the second special game state (that is, if you have won the falling lottery by then), the special game state (time saving state) ends at the 100th notification performance, and the normal game begins. Return to state. If the player does not win the falling lottery by the end of the 100th notification performance, the first special game state (high probability, time saving) is maintained thereafter (from the 101st time onwards). The first special game state after the 101st time continues until the player wins the jackpot or wins the falling lottery. If the player wins the falling lottery, the game state then shifts to the normal gaming state. In addition, if you win a jackpot, you can set it to move to the first special gaming state (the state where the falling lottery is executed) with a 100% probability (setting to move to the first special gaming state after all jackpot games are completed). Alternatively, it may be set to shift to the first special gaming state (a state in which a falling lottery is executed) with a predetermined probability of less than 100% (a setting to shift to the first special gaming state after some jackpot games are completed).

In games with such "fall type" gameplay, the notification effect must be executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the above example) after transitioning to the first special game state (100 consecutive failures). (the change is executed) is set as the fulfillment of a predetermined condition. In other words, the period before the condition is established is defined as a period during which the time saving state (high base state) continues reliably, regardless of whether or not there is a winning lottery. On the other hand, the period after the 101st notification performance is defined as the period after the condition is established (see FIG. 22). Therefore, the setting is such that the shortest variation time is longer up to the 100th notification performance than after the 101st notification performance.

Until the 100th notification effect, that is, during the period before the conditions are established, the player is unable to clearly determine whether or not he or she has won the falling lottery, so the notification effect (variation) is carefully shown to the player. and entertain. On the other hand, the transition to the period after the 101st notification performance, that is, after the condition is established, means that the first special game state is maintained without winning the falling lottery. After the 101st notification performance, the player will first win the jackpot (result that is advantageous to the player) or win the fall lottery (result that is disadvantageous to the player), and it is difficult to determine which result will result. In order to inform the players as quickly as possible, the shortest variation time, which is likely to be selected at the time of a loss variation in which neither a jackpot nor a fall lottery is won, is made relatively short, and the game progresses at a good tempo.

Eighth Specific Example The setting is such that the predetermined condition is met when a predetermined amount of real time has elapsed since the start of the first special game state. That is, the period before a predetermined time period has elapsed after the first special gaming state has started is set as a period before the condition is met, and the period after the predetermined condition has passed is set as a period after the condition is met. Strictly speaking, if a certain variation (notification effect) is in the middle when a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the setting is made such that the shortest variation time becomes shorter from the next variation (see FIG. 23). In order to suppress the ball dispensing speed from becoming excessive, it is sufficient that the interval between jackpot games is sufficiently long. Therefore, when a predetermined time period has elapsed, there is a low possibility that the ball dispensing speed will become excessive, so the shortest fluctuation time is shortened (the shortest fluctuation time changes from Ta1 to Tb1). )Control.

The "start of the first special gaming state" time point can be set from various viewpoints. It may be set that the time when the jackpot game ends is the start time of the first special gaming state, or it may be set that the time when a certain period of time has passed from the time when the jackpot game ends is the start time of the first special gaming state. Good too. Further, after the end of the jackpot game, the time when the first notification performance (variation) is started may be set as the start time of the first special game state.

〇Ninth specific example The difference between the period before the condition is satisfied and the period after the condition is satisfied can be clearly distinguished. Although not shown, it is conceivable, for example, to make the aspect of the background image displayed as the background of the changing identification symbol 80 different between the period before the condition is established and the period after the condition is established.

Further, the effect to be operated by moving to the period after the condition is satisfied is displayed directly or indirectly. That is, in the period after the condition is satisfied, an image (effect image 40) that is not displayed in the period before the condition is satisfied is displayed. For example, after transitioning to the period after the condition is satisfied, an image containing the words "Speed UP" is displayed as the effect image 40 (see FIG. 24 (especially (c))), so that the shortest fluctuation time is shortened. To clearly show to a player that the game has changed.

2-4) Re-fluctuation production If the result of the judgment is a jackpot, a winning combination made up of identification symbols 80 of the same type (in this embodiment, a set of three identification symbols 80 of the same type) is displayed in the display area 911. be done. In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a re-variation effect may be executed in a notification effect in which the result of the judgment is a jackpot. The re-variation performance is a performance in which a winning combination made up of one type of identification symbols 80 may change to a winning combination made up of another type of identification symbols 80. In the following explanation, the winning combination shown before the re-variation performance may be referred to as a pre-combination, and the combination shown after the re-variation performance may be referred to as a subsequent combination.

In this embodiment, the winning combinations include a "probable combination" in which the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is the first special gaming state (high probability and time saving), and a "probable combination" in which the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is the second special gaming state. A "normal combination" is set, which is (low probability, short time). It can be said that variable probability combinations are more advantageous to the player than normal combinations.

The identification symbols 80 that constitute the variable probability combination are so-called "variable probability symbols", and the identification symbols 80 that constitute the normal combination are the so-called "normal symbols." In this embodiment, the identification symbols 80 including odd numbers are defined as probability variable symbols, and the identification symbols 80 including even numbers are defined as normal symbols. The probability variation pattern and the normal pattern each include a color element for distinguishing them from each other. The variable probability pattern includes a "red" color element, and the normal pattern includes a "blue" color element. Note that colors such as "red" and "blue" here refer to general systems. In other words, if the player can understand that the colors are "red" or "blue" from the player's perspective, the exact colors that make up the symbols can be changed as appropriate. Further, the effect image applied around the pattern may be in a form such as "red" or "blue" (assuming that such an effect image is also an element constituting the identification pattern 80). In addition, in the drawings explaining the re-fluctuation performance, variable patterns are represented by solid characters, and normal symbols are represented by white characters.

Note that even if a normal combination is shown, a setting may be made in which a transition to the first special game state may be shown due to the occurrence of a promotion effect or the like during a jackpot game. In addition, when a normal combination is shown, there are cases where the system pretends to have moved to the second special game state but internally moves to the first special game state (a so-called latent probability variable state may occur). Good too. In any case, if a variable probability combination is shown, it is certain that the transition to the first special gaming state will not proceed to the second special gaming state. It can be said that this combination is more advantageous to the player than a normal combination that may lead to a transition to a gaming state.

The re-variation effect can occur only when the pre-combination is a normal combination. In other words, this can occur when the combination at the time when a jackpot is announced through a so-called reach effect is a normal combination. However, it may be set so that a re-fluctuation effect can occur even when the pre-combination is a variable-probability combination (it may also be a setting in which the pre-combination is a variable-probability combination and the re-variation effect is also a variable combination after-the-fact). ).

The ending of the re-variation performance is set as an promoted ending in which the subsequent combination is a definite variable combination, and a non-promoted ending in which the normal combination remains. Naturally, the promoted ending is an advantageous ending for the player.

At the start of the re-variation performance, the preliminary combination is displayed. From there, winning combinations made up of each type of identification symbol 80 are displayed in a changing manner. For example, if the pre-combination is a normal combination consisting of the identification symbol 80 of "4" (see FIG. 25(a)), a winning combination of "5" (see FIG. 25(b)), a winning combination of "6" Combinations (see FIG. 25(c)), winning combinations of "7" (not shown), etc., in which three identification patterns 80 of the same type are lined up are displayed in the center of the display area 911. In this way, the numbers are displayed in a changing (scrolling) order (see FIG. 25). In this embodiment, the display is displayed in a variable manner from top to bottom, but the direction can be changed as appropriate. Further, the fluctuation speed does not need to be constant throughout the performance (“agitation” may occur due to changes in the fluctuation speed). In the case of a promotion ending, one of the variable probability combinations is finally displayed in the center of the display area 911 (see FIG. 25(d-1)). In the case of a non-promoted ending, one of the normal combinations is finally displayed in the center of the display area 911 (see FIG. 25(d-2)). In addition, in this embodiment, in the case of a non-promoted ending, the same combination as the normal combination shown as the preliminary combination (see FIG. 25(a)) is finally displayed (see FIG. 25(d-2). reference).

The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a light emitting section 50 (the light emitting section 50 is a separate device from the display device 91) that emits light in accordance with the re-variation effect. The location where the light emitting section 50 is provided is preferably along at least a portion of the periphery of the display area 911. In this embodiment, a portion along the left side of the display area 911 (a portion provided along the left side edge of the housing) and a portion along the right side (a portion provided along the right side edge of the housing) are defined. A light emitting section 50 is provided (see FIG. 1). Note that the form of the light emitting section 50 is just an example. Further, in the drawings for explaining the re-fluctuation effect from FIG. 25 onward, the light emitting unit 50 is schematically illustrated.

As described above, the re-fluctuation performance is such that a combination of three identification symbols 80 of the same type are displayed in the center of the display area 911, and the combination is fluctuated (scrolled) in numerical order. In this embodiment, the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 is changed in accordance with the type of identification pattern 80 that constitutes a winning combination displayed in the center of the display area 911. Specifically, when a variable probability combination (variable probability pattern) is displayed, the light emission mode of the light emitting section 50 is set to "red" (see FIG. 25(b)). When the normal combination (normal symbol) is displayed, the light emitting mode of the light emitting section 50 is set to "blue" (see FIG. 25(c)). That is, the light emitting unit 50 emits light in a color matching the type of the identification pattern 80 most conspicuously displayed in the display area 911 (the identification pattern 80 closest to the center of the display area 911). Note that colors such as "red" and "blue" here refer to general systems. In other words, it is sufficient if the player can understand that the color is a "red" or "blue" color from the player's perspective. For example, it is assumed that a "red" light emission mode maintains a "red-type" light emission state, although the brightness changes over time. In other words, a mode in which the brightness etc. change over time while the color system is maintained is also included in the light emission mode in the "color".

In the re-variation effect in this embodiment, the identification symbols 80 are displayed in a variable manner in the order of "numbers". Therefore, basically, variable probability symbols (red) and normal symbols (blue) are alternately and variably displayed. Therefore, the light emitting unit 50 is also controlled so that the "red" light emission mode and the "blue" light emission mode alternately occur. In addition, in this embodiment, the only change is from a state in which a winning combination consisting of the identification symbol 80 of "9" is displayed to a state in which a winning combination consisting of the identification symbol 80 of "1" is displayed. , there is no change from one of the probability variable pattern and the normal pattern to the other, and the light emitting mode of the light emitting section 50 also does not change. If you want to completely eliminate such a situation in which the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 does not change, the number of types of identification patterns 80 should be made an even number, and then variable display of variable patterns and normal patterns should be alternately displayed in the re-variation effect. All you have to do is make it happen.

In addition, even in the state where the pre-combination is displayed or the state where the post-combination is displayed (the state where a promoted ending or a non-promoted ending has been reached), the type of winning combination that is displayed (the type of identification symbol 80) The light emitting section 50 may have a light emitting mode corresponding to the above. That is, in a state where the pre-combination is displayed, the light emission mode is "blue". In a state where the subsequent combination in the case of reaching the promotion ending is displayed, the lighting mode is "red". In a state where the subsequent combination in the case of a non-promoted ending is displayed, the light emission mode is "blue".

In this way, the re-variation performance in this embodiment not only changes the display so that the probability variation combination (probability variation pattern) and the normal combination (normal symbol) are switched, but also changes the type of combination currently displayed (probability variation pattern). Since the light emitting section 50 emits light in a light emitting manner that matches the pattern (or normal symbol), the re-fluctuation effect becomes easier to understand.

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

〇First specific example In the above embodiment, it was explained that there are two types of winning combinations displayed in the re-fluctuation effect, the normal combination and the variable probability combination, but it is also possible to set three or more winning combinations. good. The light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 in the re-variation effect may be set to correspond to various winning combinations. For example, if three types of winning combinations are set, three types of light emission modes may be set corresponding to each of the three winning combinations.

The type of winning combination may be one that corresponds to the benefits that the player can enjoy. In the above embodiment, it was explained that the type of winning combination indicates the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game (indicating whether or not to shift to the high probability state (first special gaming state)), but the winning combination The type may indicate the number of rounds during the jackpot game. For example, a winning combination with the identification symbol 80 of "7" will result in a 10-round jackpot, a winning combination with an odd-numbered identification symbol 80 other than "7" will result in a 5-round jackpot, and a winning combination with an even-numbered identification symbol 80 will result in a 5-round jackpot. If so, the setting is such that it will be a jackpot in 3 rounds. Further, depending on the type of winning combination, both the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game and the number of rounds of the jackpot game may be indicated.

〇Second specific example As explained in the above embodiment, changing the light emitting unit 50 to have a light emitting mode according to the type of winning combination displayed in the display area 911 is a normal re-variation effect ( (normal re-fluctuation effect)), and the setting is such that a special re-fluctuation effect (special re-fluctuation effect) different from the normal re-fluctuation effect may occur (the effect shown in Figure 25 is the normal re-fluctuation effect). The effect shown in FIG. 26 is a special re-variation effect).

As an example of a special re-fluctuation effect, the light emitting mode of the light emitting section 50 does not change over time according to the type of winning combination displayed in the display area 911, but it continuously emits light in a predetermined light emitting mode (display It is conceivable that the light emission mode may not change even if the type of winning combination changes. In this case, the outcome of the re-variation performance (special re-variation performance) is one that changes to a winning combination consisting of the type of identification pattern 80 corresponding to the light emission mode of the light emitting unit 50 (the subsequent combination is the light emission mode of the light emission unit 50). (corresponding to the mode).

According to the above embodiment, in the special re-fluctuation effect (see FIG. 26), the light emitting section 50 continuously emits light in a "red" light emission mode (see FIGS. 26(b) and (c)). be done. The "red" light emission mode is used not only in a situation where a variable probability combination is displayed (see FIG. 26(b)) but also in a situation where a normal combination is displayed (see FIG. 26(c)). The subsequent combination is a probability-variable combination corresponding to the "red" light emission mode. In other words, it is determined that the special re-variation effect will result in a promotion ending (see FIG. 26(d)) that changes from a normal combination (prior combination) to a variable combination (post combination).

By doing as in this example, in the re-variation performance, a game feature is realized in which the player pays attention to whether the light emitting mode of the light emitting section 50 is different from normal (normal re-variation performance). In particular, in this example, the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 during the special re-variation effect corresponds to the subsequent combination, so the combination changes according to the light emitting mode (promoting ending). is easy to understand.

In addition, when a special re-variation effect occurs, it is certain that the combination will change to the winning combination corresponding to the light emission mode of the light emitting part 50 (according to the above embodiment, it is certain that the winning combination will be a promoted ending). Instead, the probability of such a change occurring may be set to remain high compared to a normal re-variation effect. In other words, even if a special re-variation effect occurs, there is a possibility that the ending will not change to the winning combination corresponding to the light emitting mode of the light emitting section 50 (according to the above embodiment, there is a possibility that the ending will be a non-promoted ending). ) can also be set.

Further, the light emitting mode of the light emitting section 50 during the special re-variation effect may be configured to be a mode that does not correspond to any winning combination. According to the above embodiment, during the special re-variation performance, the light emitting section 50 emits light in "rainbow colors". That is, during the special re-variation performance, the light may be emitted in a light emission mode different from either the "red" light emission mode corresponding to the variable probability combination or the "blue" light emission mode corresponding to the normal combination.

〇Third Specific Example In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the color system constituting each winning combination is made to match the color system of the light emitting mode of the light emitting section 50. Showing the correspondence by matching is just an example. Any configuration may be used as long as a unique lighting mode is set corresponding to each type of winning combination (a configuration in which various winning combinations and various lighting modes are in a 1:1 relationship). For example, in the re-variation effect, when a normal combination is displayed, the light emitting unit 50 blinks, and when a variable combination is displayed, the light emitting unit 50 continues to light up. It may be configured as follows.

〇Fourth specific example In the above embodiment, the light emitting unit 50 is controlled during the re-fluctuation performance, but the light emitting unit 50 is controlled as explained in the above embodiment in performances other than the re-fluctuation performance. It may also be used as a Examples of performances other than the re-fluctuation performance include the following.

It is applied to so-called full rotation reach performance. The full rotation reach performance is a premium performance that guarantees a jackpot. Winning combinations made up of various identification symbols 80 (three sets of identification symbols 80) are displayed in order, and finally a winning combination that is most advantageous to the player (for example, a winning combination using the identification symbol 80 of "7") is displayed. In such a full rotation performance, the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit 50 changes depending on the type of winning combination (the type of identification pattern 80) that is displayed in the display area 911 (most conspicuous). do. However, in this type of all-rotation reach effect, it is certain that the winning combination that is most advantageous to the player will be displayed in the end (the ending is predetermined), so it is difficult to determine which winning combination will stop. There is no need to "prompt" players about this. Therefore, it can be said that the significance of changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting section 50 according to the type of winning combination is lower than that of the re-variation effect.

Applies to symbol fluctuations (symbol scroll) during reach. While the identification symbol 80 (remaining symbol 80Z) that is not the identification symbol 80 (reach symbol 80R) that constitutes the reach is fluctuating (scrolling), the remaining symbol 80Z (remaining symbol 80Z) displayed in the display area 911 The light emitting mode of the light emitting section 50 is set according to the type of the remaining symbol 80Z closest to the center of the area 911 (see FIG. 27).

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

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

The various effects described in the above embodiments indicate the probability that the result of the judgment will be a jackpot (jackpot reliability), but they can also be used to indicate the probability that the result will be a so-called "small win."

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

・Means 1-1
a first operation means that can be operated by the player; a second operation means different from the first operation means; a special performance execution means that executes a special performance that indicates a result of judgment based on the mode of the ending; an operation performance execution means for executing a first operation performance that prompts a player to operate the first operation means, the first operation performance as a mode of the special performance; A normal mode in which the operation of the first operation means is performed in the first operation presentation triggers a transition to the conclusion and a judgment result is shown, and a normal mode in which the operation of the first operation means is performed in the first operation presentation. A special aspect is set in which the game does not proceed to the conclusion as a trigger, but proceeds to the conclusion through a second operation performance in which the player is prompted to operate the second operation means, and then the result of the judgment is shown. Features.
The above-mentioned special performance of the gaming machine is interesting in that a second operation performance may occur in which the operation of the second operation means is prompted by pretending that the operation of the first operation means in the first operation performance will move to the ending. It's a performance.

・Means 1-2
Means 1-1 characterized in that, when the special performance is the special mode, the second operation performance occurs when the first operation means is operated in the first operation performance. The game machine described.
Since the player probably thinks that the operation of the first operation performance will trigger a transition to the ending, by using this as an opportunity to generate the second operation performance, the special performance will be more likely to surprise the player.

・Means 1-3
When the special performance is in the special mode, the second operation performance does not occur when the first operation means is operated in the first operation performance, and the second operation performance does not occur after the elapse of a predetermined time. The gaming machine according to means 1-1, characterized in that a second operation performance occurs.
If the second operation performance is triggered immediately by the operation of the first operation means, there is a risk that the player will not be able to understand what has happened (the flow of the performance from the first operation performance to the second operation performance cannot be understood) (There is a risk that it will become difficult.) If this is a concern, it is advisable to set an interval (predetermined time) between both operation effects.

・Means 1-4
Means 1- characterized in that, compared to when the special effect is in the normal mode, when the special mode is used, there is a higher probability that the result of the judgment shows that the result is a win. The gaming machine according to any one of Items 1 to 1-3.
Since the special effect in the special mode involves a change in the operating means that prompts the user to operate, it is preferable to set it more advantageously than in the normal mode.

・Means 1-5
The gaming machine according to means 1-4, wherein when the special performance is in the special mode, it is determined that the result of the judgment is a win.
If you are concerned that players may lose interest due to the occurrence of cases where the result of the judgment is incorrect despite changes in the operating means that prompt the operation, special presentations in special modes may be a big hit. It is preferable to set it as definite.

・Means 1-6
Means 1-1 to 1-5 are characterized in that the frequency at which the effect that prompts the operation of the second operation means occurs is lower than the frequency at which the effect that prompts the operation of the first operation means occurs. The gaming machine according to any one of the items.
With such a setting, it is possible to give the player the impression that the second operating means is a "rare" (higher value) operating means than the first operating means. As a result, it becomes easy to understand that the change in the operating means that prompts the operation in the special performance of the special mode is an advantageous event for the player.

・Means 2-1
a notification means for causing a display means to variably display a plurality of identification symbol groups including a plurality of types of identification symbols, and for notifying a result of determination of validity based on a combination of identification symbols selected and shown from each identification symbol group; and effect execution means for executing an opportunity effect that suggests that the probability that the result of the win/fail judgment is a win has increased when the displayed opportunity image reaches a predetermined mode, and the opportunity image changes to the predetermined mode. If the opportunity image does not reach the predetermined state even though an inciting effect has occurred indicating that there is a possibility that the situation may be achieved, the opportunity image is deleted, thereby forming a combination indicating that the result of the judgment is incorrect. A gaming machine characterized in that at least a part of the identification pattern appears.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to suppress the frustration of the player due to the length of the notification performance (notification performance in which there is no expectation of winning) when the game does not shift to the opportunity performance.

・Means 2-2
After a reach is constructed using identification symbols selected from a part of the plurality of identification symbol groups, the opportunity image is displayed in the predetermined manner, so that the opportunity presentation occurs. , when the opportunity image does not reach the predetermined state although the inciting effect has occurred, the opportunity image is deleted, and the identification pattern of a different type from the identification pattern forming the reach appears, The gaming machine according to means 2-1, characterized in that a combination of the identification symbols for which the result of the judgment of validity is a failure is shown.
By doing this, the inciting effect will occur in a state where the reach is configured, so it is easy to understand that the player is in a state where he can expect that the result of the judgment will be a win. Even if the opportunity image does not reach the predetermined condition, it is immediately indicated that the game has lost, so that the frustration of the player who was hoping for a win can be suppressed.

・Means 2-3
The opportunity effect occurs when the displaced opportunity image stops at a predetermined position, and the opportunity effect does not occur when the displaced opportunity image does not stop at the predetermined position. At least one of the identification symbols constituting a combination indicating that the opportunity image does not stop at a predetermined position and moves outside the display area of the display means, indicating that the result of the judgment is incorrect. The gaming machine according to means 2-1 or 2-2, wherein a portion of the gaming machine appears.
In this way, by making the display appear as if the opportunity image had moved outside the display area, the identification patterns constituting the out-of-place combination were hidden behind the opportunity image displayed in the inciting effect. It is possible to give a similar impression to the player, and the performance becomes easier to understand.

・Means 3-1
A notification means for notifying the winning/failure lottery result by stopping a fluctuating identification symbol in a manner according to the winning/failing lottery result, and a variation from when the identification symbol starts changing until it stops in a manner corresponding to the winning/failing lottery result. A variable time determining means for determining a time, and a gaming state setting means capable of setting a special gaming state more advantageous to the player than a normal gaming state, and a predetermined condition is set after the special gaming state is set. A gaming machine characterized in that the shortest variation time set during a period until the predetermined condition is satisfied is longer than the shortest variation time set during a period after the predetermined condition is satisfied.
According to the gaming machine described above, it is possible to suppress the ball dispensing speed from becoming excessive and to suppress the player's irritation caused by feeling that the progress of the game is slow.

・Means 3-2
The gaming machine according to means 3-1, wherein the special gaming state is a state in which the probability of winning a win/fail lottery is higher than the normal gaming state.
It is preferable that the game progress at a good tempo in a special game state in which the player can expect to win a jackpot relatively quickly.

・Means 3-3
The gaming machine according to means 3-1 or 3-2, wherein the predetermined condition is satisfied if the winning/failure lottery result is a loss for a specified number of consecutive times after the special gaming state is started. .
If the winning/failure lottery results are negative for the specified number of consecutive times, it means that a certain amount of time has passed since the start of the special gaming state, and there is a low possibility that the ball dispensing speed will become excessive. It is only necessary to use this as an opportunity to perform control so that the shortest variation time is shortened.

・Means 3-4
The predetermined condition is established when the winning/failure lottery result is a loss N times in a row after the start of the special game state, and the value of N changes depending on the type of the previous winning game. The gaming machine according to means 3-1 or 3-2, characterized in that the gaming machine can play a game.
Since the ball dispensing speed is determined based on the type of jackpot, a configuration may be adopted in which the timing (the number of variations) at which the change in which the shortest variation time is shortened occurs can be changed depending on the type of jackpot.

・Means 3-5
As the winning games, a first winning game and a second winning game where the expected value of the player's profit obtained from the winning game is larger than the first winning game are set, and the previous winning game is the first winning game. The gaming machine according to means 3-4, wherein the value of N is smaller in the case of a winning game than in the case of the second winning game.
Since the ball output speed is more likely to be excessive when the previous winning game is the second winning game than when the previous winning game is the first winning game, the second winning game is more likely to occur than when the previous winning game is the first winning game. In the case of a winning game, it is preferable that the number of fluctuations (N) in which a change in which the shortest fluctuation time becomes shorter occurs becomes larger (the timing at which a change in which the shortest fluctuation time becomes shorter occurs is delayed).

・Means 3-6
The gaming machine according to means 3-1 or 3-2, wherein a predetermined condition is satisfied when a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the special gaming state was started.
If a certain amount of real time has passed since the start of the special gaming state, there is a low possibility that the ball dispensing speed will become excessive, and the configuration is controlled so that the shortest variation time is shortened. Good too.

・Means 4-1
If the result of the judgment is a win, a display means for displaying a winning combination made up of identification symbols of the same type, and a display means for displaying a winning combination made up of identification symbols of a certain type, and a display means for displaying a winning combination made up of identification symbols of a certain type, which is a combination of identification symbols of a different type. Execution of a re-variation performance, which is a performance that may lead to an ending in which the winning combinations that are formed change, and that executes a re-variation performance that fluctuates and displays the winning combinations that are composed of various types of the identification symbols. and a light emitting control means for changing the light emitting mode of the light emitting part according to the type of the identification symbol constituting the winning combination displayed on the display means in the revariation performance. Machine.
In the above-mentioned re-variation effect of the gaming machine, the light emitting mode of the light emitting section changes depending on the type of identification symbols constituting the winning combination, so the effect is easy to understand.

・Means 4-2
The identification pattern has a color element corresponding to the type, and in the re-variation effect, the light emitting section displays a color of the same type as the color element of the identification pattern constituting the winning combination displayed on the display means. The gaming machine according to means 4-1, characterized in that the gaming machine emits light.
By doing this, the re-variation performance becomes easier to understand.

・Means 4-3
When a special re-variation performance occurs in which the light emitting mode of the light emitting section does not change according to the type of the identification symbol constituting the winning combination displayed on the display means, the winning combination changes to the winning combination that is advantageous to the player. The gaming machine according to means 4-1 or 4-2, characterized in that it is certain that a conclusion will be reached.
・Means 4-4
The special re-variation performance is such that the light emitting part continuously emits light in a predetermined light emitting mode, and the winning combination is changed to the winning combination made up of the identification symbols of the type corresponding to the light emitting mode. The gaming machine according to means 4-3, characterized in that:
In this way, a special re-variation performance that is certain to result in an advantageous outcome may occur.
If the winning combination (discrimination pattern) after the change is indicated by the light emitting mode of the light emitting part, the special re-variation effect will be easy to understand.

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Claims (1)

A plurality of identification symbol groups including a plurality of types of identification symbols are variably displayed on the display means, and the combination of identification symbols selected and shown from each identification symbol group is regarded as a winning combination when it is a hit, and when it is a miss. a notification means for notifying the result of the judgment by determining the combination as a failure;
Effect execution means that executes an opportunity effect that suggests that the probability that the success/failure determination result is a win is increased when the opportunity image displayed on the display means reaches a predetermined state;
Equipped with
The opportunity image is not the identification pattern but an image suggesting the opportunity production,
If the opportunity image does not reach the predetermined mode even though an inciting effect indicating that the opportunity image may reach the predetermined mode occurs, the opportunity image is deleted by erasing the opportunity image. The target identification pattern, which is the identification pattern whose type was unknown in the state before the test, appears, the losing combination is formed including the target identification pattern, and the notification that the result of the judgment is a loss is completed. A gaming machine featuring:

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