JP6532655B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention is provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

  Generally, the slot machine has a plurality of (usually three) reels in which a plurality of types of identification information as identification information are drawn on the outer peripheral portion, and the number of bets is first set by the player's BET operation, The rotation of the reels is started by performing the start operation in a state where the specified bet number is set, and the rotation is stopped by operating the stop button provided corresponding to each reel. Then, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped, a combination of winning identification information (for example, 7-7-7, and the following combinations of identification information) determined in advance on the effective line passing through the visual recognition area where the reel can be visually recognized A prize is generated when all the members are That is, the game is advanced by the operation of the player.

  In this type of slot machine, after stopping the reels, there has been a case where a special effect for reducing the visibility of the reels is performed to improve the interest of the game (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2008-161316, A

  However, in the slot machine as described above, no consideration is given to the timing of ending the specific effect. Therefore, if the specific effect is continuously executed until after the next game is started, the visibility of the reel during the next game may be reduced, and the progress of the game may be inhibited. there were.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such actual circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine capable of executing a specific effect without obstructing the progress of the game.

A plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying plural types of identification information that can be identified by each,
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and winning can be generated according to the display result combination which is a combination of the display results of a plurality of variable display units. In a good slot machine,
Game control means for transmitting a control command according to the progress of the game;
Effect control means for controlling an effect based on the control command;
A means operated to derive a display result combination, comprising: a plurality of derivation operation means corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display portions;
The plurality of variable display units include a plurality of areas,
The plurality of areas include a first area corresponding to a winning determination position to be determined for winning and a second area corresponding to a position different from the winning determination position,
The game control means
Predetermining means for determining display result combinations that allow derivation;
Derivation control means for performing control of causing a display result combination to be derived according to the determination result of the predetermination means and the operation on the plurality of derivation operation means,
It is possible to transmit a start operation control command that can identify that an operation related to the start of a game has been detected, and a derived control command that can identify that a display result combination has been derived,
The derivation control means
When the determination result of the predetermination means is a predetermined determination result, control is performed to derive a predetermined display result combination when the plurality of derivation operation means are operated in a predetermined operation order corresponding to the predetermined determination result, Performing control to derive a display result combination different from the predetermined display result combination when the plurality of derivation operation means are operated in an operation order different from the predetermined operation order;
When the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific determination result, when the specific derivation operation means of the plurality of derivation operation means is operated at a specific timing, a display forming a winning display result combination in which a winning occurs Performing control to cause the variable display unit corresponding to the specific derivation operation means to derive the result;
The effect control means is
A first effect means capable of executing a first effect for reducing the visibility of the plurality of areas when the derivation control command is received ;
And notification means for notifying specific information capable of specifying the predetermined operation order when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the predetermined determination result ,
The first effect means ends the first effect when the start operation control command is received during the execution of the first effect,
After the first effect is finished, the visibility of all the areas of the plurality of variable display portions is not reduced.
In the first case where the determination result of the pre-determination means is the predetermined determination result, and the effect control means determines that the specific information is notified, and the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific determination result. A means for executing a second effect for reducing the visibility of any one of the plurality of areas only in the first case among the two cases, wherein all of the plurality of variable display portions In any one of the first state in which the variable display is performed and the second state in which the display result of at least one of the plurality of variable display portions is derived and the other variable display displays the variable. also, further comprising a second presentation means for performing a pre-Symbol second effect,
When the second effect is being executed,
Different from the area where the visibility is reduced in the first situation and the area where the visibility is reduced in the second situation,
The visibility of the first area is not lowered in any of the first situation and the second situation.
Also, the following configuration may be employed.
(1) A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified,
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Game control means (main control unit 41) for transmitting control commands according to the progress of the game;
And effect control means (sub control unit 91) for controlling an effect based on the control command,
The variable display unit is a second area (ineffective line LM 1) corresponding to a first area (an area overlapping with the activated line LN) corresponding to a winning determination position to be determined for winning and a position different from the winning determination position. Region overlapping LM2),
The game control means can specify a start operation control command (internal winning command) that can specify the detection of an operation related to the start of the variable display of the variable display unit, and a derivation control command (three) that can specify the derivation of the display result It is possible to send the reel stop command)
The effect control means is configured, based on the derivation control command, to display the visibility of at least one of the first area and the second area after the display result is derived, before the display result is derived. As shown in FIG. 27 (e) (h), the effect image is displayed in the area overlapping the active line LN and the area overlapping the ineffective lines LM1 and LM2 as shown in FIG. A first effect means capable of executing an effect to be displayed;
As shown in FIGS. 27 (b), (c) and (f), when the variable display portion is performing variable display (during reel rotation), the second region is used without using the first region. In addition, while the reel is rotating, the second effect means capable of executing an effect of displaying an effect image in an area other than the effect prohibited area is included.
The first effect means causes the first effect to end when the start operation control command is received (as shown in FIG. 27I, an area overlapping the valid line LN when the internal winning command is received, And the effect of displaying the effect image in the area overlapping the invalid lines LM1 and LM2 is ended).

  According to such a configuration, since the first effect is ended based on the start operation control command, when the variable display of the variable display portion is started, at least one of the first area and the second area It is possible not to reduce the visibility.

  Further, the “first area corresponding to the winning determination position to be determined for winning” means, for example, the player passes an area through which a winning line for which the determination of winning according to the display result is to be made The visible regions correspond. Also, with the “second area corresponding to a position different from the winning determination position”, the player visually recognizes, for example, a region through which an invalid line for which the winning determination according to the display result is not performed passes through the see-through window or the like. Possible areas correspond.

  In addition, the “variable display unit” may be one or two or more. When there is one variable display unit, the “first region” and the “second region” are determined as regions in which the display result derived by one variable display unit can be viewed. For example, the first area is an area corresponding to the upper position among the display results derived by one variable display unit, and the winning determination is performed on the display result by the identification information derived at the upper position. If it is known, it is conceivable that the second area is an area corresponding to the lower position of the display results derived by the one variable display unit. In addition, in the case where there are three variable display portions, the “first region” and the “second region” are determined as regions in which a combination of display results derived by the three variable display portions can be viewed. For example, in the area corresponding to the position on the line straddling each upper stage in the first display result, the second display result, and the third display result among the combinations of display results in which the first area is derived by the three variable display portions If the determination of winning is performed on the display result by the identification information derived at the position of the upper row, the second area is the first combination of the display results derived by the three variable display portions. The first display result, the second display result, and the third display result may be regions corresponding to positions on a line straddling each lower stage.

  Also, the "winning determination position" and the "position different from the winning determination position" may be a position consisting of one place (a place corresponding to one identification information) or two places (two identification information A position corresponding to the above) may be included. For example, when there is one variable display unit, the upper position of the display results derived by one variable display unit is the "winning determination position", and the lower portion of the display results derived by the one variable display unit. It is conceivable that the position of is “a position different from the winning determination position”. Also, for example, in the case where there are three variable display units, the first display result, the second display result, and the third display result on the line straddling each upper stage in the combination of the display results derived by the three variable display units. The position is the "winning determination position", and the position on the line straddling each lower stage in the first display result, the second display result, and the third display result among the combinations of the display results derived by the three variable display portions Is considered to be "a position different from the winning determination position". Furthermore, when the "winning determination position" and the "position different from the winning determination position" are two or more positions, the "winning determination position" and the "position different from the winning determination position" overlap. There may be a place. For example, in the case where there are three variable display portions, among the combinations of display results derived by the three variable display portions, the upper portion of the first display result, the middle portion of the second display result, and the lower portion of the third display result Position is the "winning determination position", and straddles the upper end of the first display result, the upper end of the second display result, and the upper end of the third display result among the combinations of display results derived by the three variable display portions It is conceivable that the position on the line is “a position different from the winning determination position”. In this case, the upper position of the first display result in the "winning determination position" and the upper position of the first display result in the "position different from the winning determination position" overlap.

  Further, the "first effect means" may be any means for reducing the visibility of at least one of the first area and the second area. For example, a display area arranged on the front side of the variable display portion Means for performing an effect of changing the visibility of at least one of the first area and the second area by moving the movable object to the front side of the variable display section or displaying an image on the variable display section; It may be a means for changing the visibility of at least one of the first area and the second area by changing the light emission mode when light is emitted from the back of the part.

(2) In the slot machine described in (1) above,
The first effect is an effect that causes the visibility of the first area after the display result is derived to be lower than the visibility of the first area before the display result is derived (FIG. 27 (e As shown in) and (h), the effect image is displayed in the effective line LN overlapping region).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the first effect with impact.
(3) In the slot machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The game control means
Delay control means capable of performing delay control (freeze) to delay the progress of the game over the delay period;
The effect control means is
Third effect of reducing visibility of at least one of the first area and the second area when the delay control is performed than when the delay control is not performed (FIG. 28) As shown in the figure, during freezing, it includes a third effect means capable of executing an effect of displaying an effect image in the area overlapping the invalid lines LM1 and LM2,
When the delay control ends during execution of the third effect, the third effect means ends the third effect (when freeze is completed as shown in FIG. 28 (d), the third effect means is invalidated) The effect of displaying the effect image in the area overlapping with the lines LM1 and LM2 is ended).

  According to such a configuration, since the third effect ends when the delay effect ends, the visibility of the first area and the second area can be prevented from decreasing when the delay effect ends.

(4) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
It further comprises derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving a display result,
The game control means
Predetermining means (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a winning before the display result is derived;
Derivation control means (for example, processing for executing reel control by the main control unit 41) for performing control of causing the display result to be derived according to the determination result by the predetermination means and the operation by the derivation operation means;
The predetermination means determines, as a determination result, a specific determination result (for example, winning a prize without winning) that can be generated regardless of the operation mode of the derivation operation means and a nonspecific determination different from the specific determination result It is possible to determine the result (for example, winning a winning role or a navigation target role),
The effect control means is
Specific determination information notification means (for example, effect image “BELL IS !!” shown in FIG. 29) capable of specifying that the determination result by the prior determination means has become the specific determination result For example, the sub control unit 91 includes a process of executing a missed
The second rendering means is a game in which the determination result by the prior determination means is the specific determination result (for example, Y in S11 of FIG. 25) and the specific determination information is notified by the specific determination information notification means For example, the second effect can be executed in the game that became Y in S13 of FIG. 25 (for example, the effect prohibiting area is set to the third group in S14 of FIG. In the game in which the determination result by the predetermination means results in the non-specific determination result (for example, the game in which N is determined in S11 of FIG. 25 or N in S13). 2 The effect can not be performed (for example, the effect prohibiting area is set to the second group in S20 of FIG. 25 by the sub control unit 91 and the advantageous effect is not performed).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific determination information capable of specifying that the specific determination result is obtained is notified in the game in which the specific determination result can be generated regardless of the operation mode of the derivation operation means While the second effect of changing the visibility of the second area corresponding to the position different from the winning determination position can be executed, for example, if the derivation operation means is not operated with attention to the operation mode, the winning In the game in which a non-specific determination result that can not occur, which is different from the specific determination result, results in the second effect being infeasible. As a result, the player is not forced to derive the display result in a state where the visibility is lowered by the second effect in the game in which the player needs to operate the derivation operation means paying attention to the operation mode. An effect can be performed without making the player feel dissatisfied at the time of derivation.

(5) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
It further comprises derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving a display result,
The game control means
Predetermining means (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a winning before the display result is derived;
Derivation control means (for example, processing for executing reel control by the main control unit 41) for performing control of causing the display result to be derived according to the determination result by the predetermination means and the operation by the derivation operation means;
The predetermination means determines, as a determination result, a specific determination result (for example, winning a prize without winning) that can be generated regardless of the operation mode of the derivation operation means and a nonspecific determination different from the specific determination result It is possible to determine the result (for example, winning a winning role or a navigation target role),
The effect control means is
Specific determination information notification means (for example, effect image “BELL IS !!” shown in FIG. 29) capable of specifying that the determination result by the prior determination means has become the specific determination result For example, the sub control unit 91 includes a process of executing a missed
The second rendering means is a game in which the determination result by the prior determination means is the specific determination result (for example, Y in S11 of FIG. 25) and the specific determination information is notified by the specific determination information notification means For example, in the game that became Y in S13 of FIG. 25, the game in which the determination result by the predetermination means is the non-specific determination result (for example, the game in which the winning combination or the navigation target combination is won) The second effect is executed with a high probability (for example, the description in the column of [About the dropout no-come-win-win notification effect in the modification]).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific determination information capable of specifying that the specific determination result is obtained is notified in the game in which the specific determination result can be generated regardless of the operation mode of the derivation operation means While the second effect of changing the visibility of the second area corresponding to the position different from the winning determination position is easily performed, for example, if the derivation operation means is not operated with attention to the operation mode, the winning is achieved In a game in which a non-specific determination result that can not occur, which is different from the specific determination result, results in the second effect becoming difficult to be executed. As a result, it is less likely that the player is forced to derive the display result in the state where the visibility is lowered by the second effect in the game in which the player needs to operate the derivation operation means paying attention to the operation mode. At the time of derivation of, it is possible to perform the rendering without making the player feel dissatisfaction.

(6) In the slot machine of (4) or (5) above,
It further comprises value giving means (for example, processing of paying out medals by the main control unit 41) for giving a value (for example, a medal) based on the occurrence of a winning,
The value giving means gives the same value regardless of the operation mode of the derivation operation means in the game in which the determination result by the pre-determination means is the specific determination result (e.g. In the game in which the bell is won, eight bells are paid out, regardless of the operation mode.

  According to such a configuration, in the game for which the specific determination result is obtained, the same value is given regardless of the operation mode in the derivation operation means, and thus the specific determination information is notified in the game for which the specific determination result is obtained. When the game is played, even if the visibility is reduced by the second effect, the player can play with peace of mind.

  Also, "the same value" means a value having no difference in the degree of advantage of the player regardless of the operation mode in the derivation operation means. For example, in the game that has resulted in the specific determination result, regardless of the operation mode, the same winning or a winning may be generated in which a value with the same degree of advantage is given.

(7) In the slot machine according to any one of (4) to (6) above,
The winning occurs when predetermined identification information is derived in the first area, and when the predetermined identification information is derived in the first area, index identification information (for example, It includes a predetermined winning combination (for example, an index symbol combination) that can derive the index symbol),
When the index identification information is derived during execution of the second effect, the second effect means ends the second effect in the area where the index identification information is derived (for example, as shown in FIG. 29B). As shown, when the bell of the indicator symbol stops during the advantageous effect, the advantageous effect in the area is ended).

  According to such a configuration, the player can be made to pay attention to the indicator identification information because the visibility for the indicator identification information derived in the second area is not reduced by the second effect. .

(8) In the slot machine according to any one of (4) to (7) above,
The slot machine has a plurality (for example, three) of the variable display units, and a prize can be generated according to a combination of display results of the plurality of variable display units.
The winning occurs when the combination of predetermined identification information is derived in the first area, and the combination of the predetermined identification information is derived in the first area, thereby identifying the index in the second area. A predetermined winning combination (for example, index symbol combination) capable of deriving information (for example, index symbol) is included,
The slot machine executes a suggestive effect (for example, a general combination winning suggestion effect that indicates the possibility that a general combination including an index symbol combination is elected) indicating the possibility that the combination of the index identification information is derived. Further including a suggestion effect performing means (for example, a process of executing a general combination winning suggestion effect by the sub control unit 91);
The second effect means is index configuration identification information in which a combination of the index identification information is formed in a specific area corresponding to the second area of the partial area (for example, a specific area overlapping with an invalid line in a stopped reel) The above-mentioned suggestion effect (for example, general winning combination suggestion effect) is executed before (for example, an index symbol) is derived and the display result is derived to another area (for example, an area corresponding to the reel in change). When the indicator configuration identification information is derived, the second effect is not performed in the specific region from which the indicator configuration identification information has been derived (setting effect prohibited region B is set), and other than the specific region from which the indicator configuration identification information is derived The second effect is performed in at least a part of the areas except (a).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform the second effect of changing the visibility of the second region, and to configure indicator combination identification information that configures the combination of the index identification information in the specific region corresponding to the second region of the partial region. Is derived, and the combination of index identification information is derived in the second area when the suggested effect is executed before the display result is derived in another area, that is, when the display result is derived in a partial area. By not performing the second effect in the specific area from which the index configuration identification information is derived when the possibility of being inserted is suggested, the visibility of the specific area from which the index configuration identification information is derived is lowered. Can be prevented from being a hindrance in deriving a combination of index identification information.

(9) In the slot machine according to any one of (4) to (7) above,
The slot machine has a plurality (for example, three) of the variable display units, and a prize can be generated according to a combination of display results of the plurality of variable display units.
The winning occurs when the combination of predetermined identification information is derived in the first area, and the combination of the predetermined identification information is derived in the first area, thereby identifying the index in the second area. A predetermined winning combination (for example, index symbol combination) capable of deriving information (for example, index symbol) is included,
The slot machine executes a suggestive effect (for example, a general combination winning suggestion effect that indicates the possibility that a general combination including an index symbol combination is elected) indicating the possibility that the combination of the index identification information is derived. Further including a suggestion effect performing means (for example, a process of executing a general combination winning suggestion effect by the sub control unit 91);
The second effect means is index configuration identification information in which a combination of the index identification information is formed in a specific area corresponding to the second area of the partial area (for example, a specific area overlapping with an invalid line in a stopped reel) The above-mentioned suggestion effect (for example, general winning combination suggestion effect) is executed before (for example, an index symbol) is derived and the display result is derived to another area (for example, an area corresponding to the reel in change). Execute the second effect in the special area corresponding to the same second area as the specific area from which the index configuration identification information is derived among the special areas corresponding to the second area of the other areas, Yes (set the production prohibited area C), the second in at least a part of the area other than the special area (other than the production prohibited area C) corresponding to the same second area as the specific area from which the index configuration identification information is derived To run out.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform the second effect of changing the visibility of the variable display unit, and to configure indicator combination identification information that constitutes a combination of indicator identification information in a specific region corresponding to the second region of a partial region. Is derived, and the combination of index identification information is derived in the second area when the suggested effect is executed before the display result is derived in another area, that is, when the display result is derived in a partial area. Of the special area corresponding to the second area of the other area, and the second special area corresponding to the second area which is the same as the specific area from which the index configuration identification information is derived. By not performing the effect, the visibility of the special area in which the index configuration identification information may be derived is not reduced, and it is possible to prevent the hindrance in deriving the combination of index identification information. .

(10) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The slot machine has a plurality (for example, three) of the variable display units, and a prize can be generated according to a combination of display results of the plurality of variable display units.
It further comprises derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving a display result,
The game control means
Predetermining means (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a winning before the display result is derived;
Derivation control means (for example, processing of executing reel control by the main control unit 41) for performing control of deriving a display result according to the determination result by the predetermination means and the operation by the derivation operation means;
The prior determination means is a specific determination that can be made on condition that the derivation operation means is operated in a specific procedure for stopping the variable display of each variable display unit in the order corresponding to the determination result as the determination result It is possible to determine a result (for example, winning a navigation target role) and a non-specific determination result (for example, winning a blinding role or a dropout without winning) different from the specific determination result.
The effect control means is
Specific procedure information notification means (for example, effect images of “right !!”, “middle !!”, “left !!” shown in FIG. 29) capable of specifying the specific procedure For example, it includes a process of executing navigation effect by sub control unit 91),
The second rendering means is a game in which the determination result by the prior determination means is the specific determination result (for example, Y in S15 of FIG. 25), and the specific procedure information is notified by the specific procedure information notification means For example, the second effect can be executed in the game that became Y in S16 of FIG. 25 (for example, the effect prohibiting region is set to the third group in S17 of FIG. In the game in which the determination result by the predetermination means results in the non-specific determination result (for example, the game in which N is determined in S15 of FIG. 25 or N in S16). 2 The effect can not be performed (for example, the effect prohibiting area is set to the second group in S20 of FIG. 25 by the sub control unit 91 and the advantageous effect is not performed).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific procedure information capable of specifying the specific procedure is notified in the game in which the specific determination result that can be awarded can be obtained only by operating the derivation operation means in the specific procedure While the second effect of changing the visibility of the second region corresponding to a line different from the determination line can be executed, for example, if the operation timing does not match even if the derivation operation means is operated in the specific procedure In a game in which a winning determination can not occur and results in a non-specific determination result different from the specific determination result, the second effect can not be performed. As a result, the player is not forced to derive the display result in a state where the visibility is lowered by the second effect in the game in which the player needs to operate the derivation operation means paying attention to the operation timing. An effect can be performed without making the player feel dissatisfied at the time of derivation.

(11) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The slot machine has a plurality (for example, three) of the variable display units, and a prize can be generated according to a combination of display results of the plurality of variable display units.
It further comprises derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving a display result,
The game control means
Predetermining means (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a winning before the display result is derived;
A derivation control unit (for example, a process of executing reel control by the main control unit 41) for performing control of deriving a display result according to a determination result by the predetermination unit and an operation by the derivation operation unit;
The prior determination means is a specific determination that can be made on condition that the derivation operation means is operated in a specific procedure for stopping the variable display of each variable display unit in the order corresponding to the determination result as the determination result It is possible to determine a result (for example, winning a navigation target role) and a non-specific determination result (for example, winning a blinding role or a dropout without winning) different from the specific determination result.
The effect control means is
Specific procedure information notification means (for example, effect images of “right !!”, “middle !!”, “left !!” shown in FIG. 29) capable of specifying the specific procedure For example, it includes a process of executing navigation effect by sub control unit 91),
The second rendering means is a game in which the determination result by the prior determination means is the specific determination result (for example, Y in S15 of FIG. 25), and the specific procedure information is notified by the specific procedure information notification means For example, in the game that became Y in S16 of FIG. 25, the game in which the determination result by the predetermination means is the non-specific determination result (for example, the game in which the winning combination or the winning combination is won) The second effect is executed with high probability (for example, the description in the column of [about navigation effect in the modification]).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific procedure information capable of specifying the specific procedure is notified in the game in which the specific determination result that can be awarded can be obtained only by operating the derivation operation means in the specific procedure While the second effect of changing the visibility of the second area corresponding to a line different from the determination line is easily performed, for example, if the operation timing does not match even if the derivation operation means is operated in the specific procedure The second effect is less likely to be executed in a game in which a non-specific determination result that is different from the specific determination result, in which a prize can not occur, results. As a result, it is less likely that the player is forced to derive the display result in a state where the visibility is reduced due to the second effect in the game in which the player needs to operate the derivation operation means paying attention to the operation timing. At the time of derivation of, it is possible to perform the rendering without making the player feel dissatisfaction.

(12) In the slot machine of (10) or (11) above,
It further comprises value giving means (for example, processing of paying out medals by the main control unit 41) for giving a value (for example, a medal) based on the occurrence of a winning,
The value giving means is the same regardless of the operation timing of the derivation operation means when the derivation operation means is operated in the specific procedure in the game in which the determination result by the pre-determination means is the specific determination result. A value is given (for example, in the case of a game that has been won by a push order bell that is a navigation target, if the operation procedure is correct, the right falling bell or the middle bell is won and eight pieces are paid out).

  According to such a configuration, when the derivation operation means is operated in the specific procedure in the game which has become the specific determination result, the same value is given regardless of the operation timing in the derivation operation means. When the specific procedure information is notified in the lost game, the player can be made to play with peace of mind, even if the visibility is lowered by the second effect.

(13) In the slot machine of any one of (10) to (12),
The winning occurs when the combination of predetermined identification information is derived in the first area, and the combination of the predetermined identification information is derived in the first area, thereby identifying the index in the second area. A predetermined winning combination (for example, index symbol combination) capable of deriving information (for example, index symbol) is included,
When the index identification information is derived during execution of the second effect, the second effect means ends the second effect in the area where the index identification information is derived (for example, as shown in FIG. 29B). As shown, when the bell of the indicator symbol stops during the advantageous effect, the advantageous effect in the area is ended).

  According to such a configuration, the player can be made to pay attention to the indicator identification information because the visibility for the indicator identification information derived in the second area is not reduced by the second effect. .

(14) In the slot machine according to any one of (10) to (13) above,
The winning occurs when the combination of predetermined identification information is derived in the first area, and the combination of the predetermined identification information is derived in the first area, thereby identifying the index in the second area. A predetermined winning combination (for example, index symbol combination) capable of deriving information (for example, index symbol) is included,
The slot machine executes a suggestive effect (for example, a general combination winning suggestion effect that indicates the possibility that a general combination including an index symbol combination is elected) indicating the possibility that the combination of the index identification information is derived. Further including a suggestion effect performing means (for example, a process of executing a general combination winning suggestion effect by the sub control unit 91);
The second effect means is index configuration identification information in which a combination of the index identification information is formed in a specific area corresponding to the second area of the partial area (for example, a specific area overlapping with an invalid line in a stopped reel) The above-mentioned suggestion effect (for example, general winning combination suggestion effect) is executed before (for example, an index symbol) is derived and the display result is derived to another area (for example, an area corresponding to the reel in change). When the indicator configuration identification information is derived, the second effect is not performed in the specific region from which the indicator configuration identification information has been derived (setting effect prohibited region B is set), and other than the specific region from which the indicator configuration identification information is derived The second effect is performed in at least a part of the areas except (a).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform the second effect of changing the visibility of the second region, and to configure indicator combination identification information that configures the combination of the index identification information in the specific region corresponding to the second region of the partial region. Is derived, and the combination of index identification information is derived in the second area when the suggested effect is executed before the display result is derived in another area, that is, when the display result is derived in a partial area. By not performing the second effect in the specific area from which the index configuration identification information is derived when the possibility of being inserted is suggested, the visibility of the specific area from which the index configuration identification information is derived is lowered. Can be prevented from being a hindrance in deriving a combination of index identification information.

(15) In the slot machine according to any one of (10) to (14) above,
The winning occurs when the combination of predetermined identification information is derived in the first area, and the combination of the predetermined identification information is derived in the first area, thereby identifying the index in the second area. A predetermined winning combination (for example, index symbol combination) capable of deriving information (for example, index symbol) is included,
The slot machine executes a suggestive effect (for example, a general combination winning suggestion effect that indicates the possibility that a general combination including an index symbol combination is elected) indicating the possibility that the combination of the index identification information is derived. Further including a suggestion effect performing means (for example, a process of executing a general combination winning suggestion effect by the sub control unit 91);
The second effect means is index configuration identification information in which a combination of the index identification information is formed in a specific area corresponding to the second area of the partial area (for example, a specific area overlapping with an invalid line in a stopped reel) The above-mentioned suggestion effect (for example, general winning combination suggestion effect) is executed before (for example, an index symbol) is derived and the display result is derived to another area (for example, an area corresponding to the reel in change). Execute the second effect in the special area corresponding to the same second area as the specific area from which the index configuration identification information is derived among the special areas corresponding to the second area of the other areas, Yes (set the production prohibited area C), the second in at least a part of the area other than the special area (other than the production prohibited area C) corresponding to the same second area as the specific area from which the index configuration identification information is derived To run out.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform the second effect of changing the visibility of the variable display unit, and to configure indicator combination identification information that constitutes a combination of indicator identification information in a specific region corresponding to the second region of a partial region. Is derived, and the combination of index identification information is derived in the second area when the suggested effect is executed before the display result is derived in another area, that is, when the display result is derived in a partial area. Of the special area corresponding to the second area of the other area, and the second special area corresponding to the second area which is the same as the specific area from which the index configuration identification information is derived. By not performing the effect, the visibility of the special area in which the index configuration identification information may be derived is not reduced, and it is possible to prevent the hindrance in deriving the combination of index identification information. .

(16) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (15),
The second effect means is an effect relating to control to an advantageous state as the second effect (for example, an effect indicating the acquisition of navistock which becomes a right necessary to control the AT as shown in FIG. 29). Run.

  According to such a configuration, in a game where it is not necessary to operate the lead-out operation means paying attention to the operation timing, there may be a lack of concentration on the game, but the second effect executed at that time is advantageous It is possible to attract the player's interest in the control of the state and improve the interest of the game.

  Also, “representation on control to a favorable state” includes a rendition relating to the present state being in the advantageous state, or a rendition relating to the future state to be in the advantageous state.

  In the above (4), (5), (10), and (11), the “specific determination result” may be a result that can be generated regardless of the operation mode of the derivation operation means, and the generated prize The type of may be the same or different depending on the operation mode. For example, in the game that has resulted in the specific determination result, the same winning or a winning without difference in the degree of advantage may occur regardless of the operation mode. Also, in the game that resulted in the specific determination result, winning will occur regardless of the operation mode, but when operated in the first operation mode, an advantageous winning occurs, and it is advantageous when operated in the second operation mode Not a winning combination may occur.

  Also, in the above (4), (5), (10) and (11), the "non-specific determination result" is different from the "specific determination result" in which winning can occur regardless of the operation mode of the derivation operation means Any result may be used as long as it is a result. For example, the “non-specified determination result” may be a result that can be awarded according to the operation mode of the derivation operation means, or a result that can not be awarded regardless of the operation mode of the derivation operation means May be

  In the above (4) and (5), the “operation mode” includes only the operation procedure of the derivation operation means, the case where only the operation timing is included, and the case where both the operation procedure and the operation timing are included. is there. For example, in the case where the operation mode includes only the operation procedure of the derivation operation means, the "specific determination result" is exemplified by a dropout without a possible prize being generated regardless of the operation procedure. “N” is an example of a navigation object combination that can be awarded according to the operation procedure. In addition, if the operation mode includes only the operation timing of the derivation operation means, the “specific determination result” may be an example of a missed bonus in which winning can occur regardless of the operation timing, “non-specific determination result "" Is an example of an eye-pusher that can generate a prize according to the operation timing. In addition, if the operation mode includes both the operation procedure and operation timing of the derivation operation means, the “specific determination result” is exemplified by a dropout in which winning can occur regardless of the operation procedure and operation timing. The “non-specified determination result” is, for example, a navigation target combination in which winning can be generated according to the operation procedure and a push-in combination that can generate the winning according to the operation timing.

  Further, the "same value" in the above (6) and (12) means a value having no difference in the degree of advantage of the player regardless of the operation mode in the lead-out operation means. For example, in the game that has resulted in the specific determination result, regardless of the operation mode, the same winning or a winning may be generated in which a value with the same degree of advantage is given.

  In the above (7) to (9) and (13) to (15), the "predetermined winning combination" may be one type or two or more types. Furthermore, when "predetermined winning combination" is two or more types, a combination of predetermined identification information derived in the first area and a combination of index identification information derived in the second region at that time are types of predetermined winnings. It may be different accordingly.

  Further, in the above (8), (9), (14), (15), the “indication effect” may be an effect that suggests the possibility of deriving a combination of index identification information, and the second effect means The effect may be an effect performed by using an effect, or an effect performed using an effect means other than the second effect means. Furthermore, the “indication effect” may be an effect to be executed using the variable display of the variable display unit, and suggests that the combination of index identification information may be derived by delaying the progress of the game for a predetermined period. It may be an effect.

It is a front view of a slot machine of an embodiment to which the present invention was applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram showing composition of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of small playing combination, the symbol combination of a small playing combination, and the technical matter relevant to a small playing combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of replay role, the symbol combination of replay role, and the technical matter relevant to replay role. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transition appearance, and a transition appearance. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a figure showing an outline of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object combination for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object combination for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination in which a prize is permitted by the lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several replay player combination winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small winning combination winning. It is a figure which shows the stop aspect of an index symbol combination. It is a figure which shows the display mode of a liquid crystal display. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation prohibition area | region A. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation prohibition area | region B. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation prohibition area | region C. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the group of an effect image group. It is a figure for demonstrating the control pattern table (watermelon navigator presentation pattern) used for production control. It is a figure for demonstrating the control pattern table (bell lip navigation system presentation pattern) used for production control. It is a figure for demonstrating the control pattern table (Replay Navi presentation pattern) used for production control. It is a figure for demonstrating the control pattern table (BAR navi presentation pattern) used for presentation control. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of rotation production control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of stop production control processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of an effect, and an effect image in, when general combination winning suggestion effect is performed. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of an effect in freezing, and an effect image. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of a production | presentation, and a production | presentation image in, when it is alerted | reported about the winning of a failure. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of an effect, and an effect image in case a navigation effect is performed. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of a pay line. It is a figure for demonstrating the presentation image in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the presentation image in a modification.

  An embodiment for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below on the basis of an embodiment.

[Configuration of slot machine 1]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a whose front surface is open, and a front door 1b pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a. The display area 51a has a transmissive area 51b and a non-transmissive area 51c. The transmission region 51 b corresponds to the see-through window 3. Thus, predetermined effects can be executed in the display area 51a, and the transparent area 51b of the display area 51a is transmitted to allow the reels 2L and 2C to be juxtaposed inside the housing 1a via the perspective window 3. , 2R (hereinafter, also referred to as left reel, middle reel, and right reel) can be visually recognized. The non-transmissive region 51c is a region different from the transmissive region 51b and is a non-transmissive region.
FIG. 2 is a view showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L to 2R, a plurality of kinds of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. In addition, although the variable display unit is illustrated as an example configured by physical reels, the variable display unit may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  At the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, a medal insertion portion 4 capable of inserting a medal is provided, and at the lower part of the front door 1b, a medal payout opening 9 from which the medal is paid out and speakers 53, 54 are provided.

  In the front door 1b, as an example of the operation means, the number of bets of the specified number determined according to the game state is set within the range of credits stored as gaming value (number of medals) owned by the player. The MAX BET switch 6 operated at the time of adjustment, the settlement switch 10 operated at the time of settling and returning the credits and the set bet number, the start switch 7 operated at the start of the game, and reels 2L to 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc., which are operated when stopping each rotation, are provided. Hereinafter, the operation to the start switch 7 is also referred to as "lever-on operation".

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for reporting information on a game, as an example of the notification means. A credit display 11 on which the number of medals stored as credits is displayed, a gaming assistance display 12 on which the number of medals paid out and an error code etc. are displayed in the event of an error being displayed on the gaming display unit 13 1 BET LED 14 for reporting the number, 2 BET LED 15, 3 BET LED 16, input request LED 17 for notifying that the medal can be inserted, start effective LED 18 for notifying that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is possible, start switch After the operation of 7, during the weight LED19 (in a state of waiting for the start of the rotation of the reel 2L, 2C, 2R is waiting because a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) LED19 during the wait, Replay after winning Replay that informs you that the Replay game is LED20 is provided in.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a specified number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAX BET switch 6 or the like. As a result, the pay line LN is activated, the operation on the start switch 7 is activated, and the game can be started. If a medal is inserted with the bet number set, that amount is added to the credit.

  The effective line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols displayed in the see-through window 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one effective line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of effective lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination is aligned with the valid line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not lines to be determined as a winning, but when a combination (a so-called break line) of a specific winning symbol is aligned with the valid line LN, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a predetermined symbol By aligning the combination (e.g., bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a specific winning combination is arranged in the payline LN.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to variably display symbols, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. The three symbols are derived and displayed on the upper, middle, and lower sides of the see-through window 3 as display results. When the combination of winning symbols is stopped on the activated line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the winning, and the credit addition or credit reaches the upper limit number (50). When it is determined, the medal is paid out from the medal payout opening 9.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the slot machine 1. Inside the housing 1, a reel unit 2, a hopper unit 34, a power supply box 100 and the like are provided. The reel unit 2 includes reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R for rotating the reels, and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect reference positions, corresponding to the reels 2L to 2R. The hopper unit 34 includes a hopper tank 34a for storing the inserted medal, a hopper motor 34b for discharging the stored medal from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting the payout medal, and the like. The front of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error. In the setting change state, the winning probability (payout rate) of internal lottery A reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of (for example, 1 to 6, 6 has the highest payout rate), and a power switch 39 operated when turning the power on / off ing.

  Inside the front door 1b, the setting value display 24 displays the setting value during changing or checking the setting value, and the flow path of the input medal is either the hopper tank 34a side or the medal payout opening 9 side A medal selector 29 having a flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching, and an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has flowed down to the hopper tank 34a is provided.

  Further, a control board is provided inside the housing 1. In the example of FIG. 4, while controlling the progress of the game, the game control board 40 which outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, the effect control board 91 which controls the predetermined effect according to the commands, and the driving power source of the electric parts And an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside.

  The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (exemplified on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and informing means (game control in FIG. Driving control of display devices such as illustrated on the left side of the substrate 40 is performed. In addition, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L to 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L to 33R.

  The game control board 40 is mounted with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the game control board 40 of FIG. 4) such as the main control unit 41 and the like. The main control unit 41 directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40 while performing processing relating to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like.

  The effect control board 90 drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (exemplified on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is mounted with a circuit configuration such as the sub control unit 91 (exemplified in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4). The sub control unit 91 receives the command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs processing for performing effects, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like. To the power supply substrate 101, a hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (exemplified on the right side of the power supply substrate 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected.

  FIGS. 5 and 6 are diagrams for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical items related to the winning combinations. The name column indicates the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols for which the winning combination is to be won. In addition, in the symbol combination column aligned with the invalid line, a combination of symbols that is easy to be recognized by the player is a combination of symbols that is stopped at the invalid line when the winning combination of symbols stops at the effective line. There is. The number-of-payouts column indicates the value to be awarded at the time of winning (the medal payout, the re-playing award). Further, the gaming state column of FIG. 6 shows the gaming state to be shifted at the time of winning. Also, "/" indicates "or". For example, with regard to the fall replay in FIG. 6, the combination of symbols is "bell-replay-bell" and is controlled to RT1 at the time of winning, and the value to be awarded is a replay award.

  FIG. 7 is a figure which shows the symbol combination of a transition result. In the transition, the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 are won, and the upper bell, which is the first stop except for the reel serving as the prize condition for the middle bell, is missed. In the case of a line, it is an outcome that is aligned with the effective line LN. When the transition point stops on the effective line LN in RT0, 2 and 3, it is shifted to RT1.

  FIG. 8 is a view for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a view showing an outline of the gaming state and the RT. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, among RT0 to RT3 in which replay is won with a predetermined probability of winning (refer to the numerical value in the column of replays in the upper figure in FIG. 9), the termination condition is met after the start condition is met. It is controlled to one of the corresponding RTs (see the winning combination shown in the arrow in FIG. 8 or the appearing point, see the start condition / end condition column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9). The types of replays to be internally drawn are determined for each type of RT (circles in the lower part of FIG. 9 indicate replays to be drawn).

  FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery target roles read as lottery target roles for each gaming state. The lottery target combination column shows the name, and in the gaming status column, for each type of RT, a circle indicates that the lottery target combination is a lottery target, and the numerical value below the circle indicates the winning probability It shows the number of judgment values involved. For example, Bell is a lottery target combination winning at 360/65536 in any state of RT to RT3.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a combination of winning combinations included in the lottery target combination. For example, weak cherries are lower cherries. The weak watermelons include falling down watermelons, upper watermelons, and middle watermelons. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it is to be elected the falling watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon.

  In addition, regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing) of the stop switch, the part that can be made to win (not dropped) is referred to as "dropout nothing". The omission of the present embodiment is, for example, a bell or a normal replay. On the other hand, a player who is unable to win a prize due to the operation mode of the stop switch in spite of having won the prize is called "drop-off useful role". The dropped combination according to the present embodiment is a navigation target combination (pushed order lip shown in FIG. 13 or pushed order bell shown in FIG. 14), for example, an eye-pushed part (weak watermelon or strong watermelon).

  FIGS. 13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. When the stop operation is performed in the pushing order shown in the pushing order column, reel control is performed to cause the effective line LN to stop the symbol combination of the winning combination shown in the symbol combination to be stopped on the right for each winning lottery combination. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the pushing order is left middle right, and the normal replay is derived when the pushing order is other than left middle right. Also, for example, when the left bell is won, if the pushing order is the left first stop, the right falling bell is derived, and if the pushing order is other than the left first stop, the upper bell or the transition point Is derived.

  The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of the reels 2L to 2R, but when playing a game, the bet number setting before the operation of the start switch 7 or Since the payout of the medals and the transition of the gaming state are also performed after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these additional processes are also broadly included in the "game".

  The main control unit 41 performs game control processing to control one game. In the game control process, first, a bet number setting, a bet process for credit settlement, bet number settlement are performed. After the number of bets is set, when the start switch 7 is operated, an internal lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to allow the occurrence of a winning by random number lottery (internal lottery) (see FIGS. 10 to 12 and the like). When the internal lottery process is completed, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are enabled after the reels 2L to 2R start to rotate on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. And stop the rotation of the reel according to the stop operation (see FIG. 13, FIG. 14, etc.).

  When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is finished, a prize determination process is performed to determine whether a prize or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the activated line (see FIGS. 5 to 7). . When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of the winning, and the gaming state is shifted according to the symbol combination on the activated line (see FIG. 8, FIG. 9, etc.). As a result, the game control process for one game ends, and the game control process for the next one game starts.

  The main control unit 41 also performs a process of generating a freeze that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period when the delay condition is satisfied during the game control process. Freezing is performed at the time of lever on operation. The delay condition of the present embodiment is a condition that is satisfied by winning the middle row cherry. In the following, it is also referred to as "freeze winning" that it is decided to cause a freeze. The delay condition may be another condition, and is established, for example, by winning or winning another predetermined winning combination, or by the number of digested games reaching a predetermined number of games. It is also good. Further, an object to be delayed may be, for example, a timing at which the bet number setting can be made, a timing at which reel rotation for game progress is started, a timing at which a stop switch for game progress is activated, or the like.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 transmits, to the sub control unit 91, a command capable of specifying the progress status of the game and the processing result according to the execution of the processing exemplified above. The sub control unit 91 performs various processes based on the command from the main control unit 41.

  For example, when the predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied, the sub control unit 91 performs an AT lottery process of lottery whether to control to the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT). The AT lottery conditions of the present embodiment are conditions established by winning one of weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, and middle cherry. When it is determined to be controlled to AT and AT is elected, after performing AT notification processing for notifying the player of AT winning when a predetermined AT selection notification trigger is established, AT control processing for performing control to AT is performed . In the AT lottery process of the present embodiment, whether or not to give the navistock and the number of navistocks in the case of giving the navistock are determined, and in the AT control process, the AT is controlled according to the given navistock number. For example, 1 navistock can be controlled by AT until 50 games are consumed. In the AT notification processing, notification is made of navistock awarded by winning AT or winning AT. Also, in the order of middle cherry, strong cherry, strong watermelon, weak cherry, and weak watermelon, the AT winning probability is high, and the average navistock number to be granted is set high, and the degree of advantage for the player is high. . In this embodiment, the AT winning probability of middle cherry, strong cherry, strong watermelon, weak cherry, and weak watermelon is 80%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 20%, respectively, and the average navistock number given is , 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 respectively.

  Also, the freeze is executed when the middle row cherry that can win the AT is won. Therefore, the execution of the freeze can give the player a sense of expectation for winning the AT.

  The sub-control unit 91 activates the symbol combination which is advantageous for the player at the time of receiving a command transmitted when, for example, a predetermined lottery target combination shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. A navigation effect capable of specifying an operation procedure (pushing order) for stopping on the LN is executed. Therefore, the player is advantageous by being controlled by the AT. The advantageous symbol combination means, for example, promotion replays when winning replays 1 to 6 and regular replays when winning replays 11 to 13 when replays GR11 to 13 win, special replays upon winning replays 21 to 23 and a left bell 1 to a right bell 4 Sometimes they say downhill or middle bell.

[Indicator symbol]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, as a winning combination, winning is achieved when a combination of predetermined symbols (“bell-watermelon-black 7” in FIG. 15) defined as a winning combination on the activated line LN is aligned. And any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 by aligning the symbol combinations ("watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" in FIG. 15) as one of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 by arranging the predetermined symbol combinations. It includes an index symbol combination that makes it appear as if winning through a combination of uniform symbols. In the following, a combination of symbols aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 at the time of winning of the index symbol combination is referred to as a combination of symbols serving as an index, and a symbol constituting a combination of symbols serving as an index is referred to as an index symbol.

  In the present embodiment, when the winning combination, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is aligned with the ineffective line LM3, and when the winning combination is combined, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is aligned with the ineffective line LM1. Bells 1-8, right falling watermelons when combinations of "Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon", "White 7-Watermelon-Watermelon" and "Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" will be aligned with the ineffective line LM3 at the time of winning The upper watermelon which the combination of a black 7-watermelon-watermelon, a white 7-watermelon-watermelon, and a “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” aligns with the ineffective line LM1 corresponds to the index symbol combination.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the combination of "bell-bell-bell" is aligned with the invalid line LM4 at the time of winning, and at the time of winning, "replay-replay-watermelon / replay / plum / cherry / net 7 / white 7". , "Plum-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7" combination will be in line with the invalid line LM2, at the time of winning "Replay-Replay-Replay", "Replay-Replay- A fall replay where the combination of “Plum”, “Plum-Replay-Replay”, and “Plum-Replay-Plum” will be aligned to the ineffective line LM4, “Replay-Replay-Bell” and “Plum-Replay-Bell” at the time of winning Promotion Replay 2 where the combination will be aligned to the invalid line LM2, "White BAR-White BAR-White BAR" at the time of winning, White BAR-White BAR-Black BAR "," White BAR-Black BAR-Black BAR "," Black BAR-White BAR-White BAR "," Black BAR-White BAR-Black BAR "," Black BAR-Black BAR- The special replay in which the combination of “black BAR” is aligned with the ineffective line LM 4 corresponds to the index symbol combination.

  Among these index symbol combinations, downhill bells, upper bells 1 to 8, right downwatermelons, upper watermelons, and bell replay are combinations where all combinations of the symbols serving as the index are constituted by the same index symbol (for example, , "Bell-bell-bell", "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon"). Also, in the lower stage replay, fall replay, and special replay, a combination comprising all the symbol combinations serving as the index is the same index symbol or an index symbol similar to each other (for example, “Replay / Plum-Replay-Replay / Including "Plum", "Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR".

  Further, in the present embodiment, as the winning combination, a specific combination is awarded when a combination of symbols serving as an index aligned with any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 at the time of winning of the index symbol combination is aligned with the activated line LN.

  In this embodiment, a middle bell with "Bell-Bell-Bell" aligned in the effective line LN, a middle-stage watermelon winning with "Black 7 / White 7 / watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" aligned in the effective line LN, Effective Line LN A regular replay where "Replay / Plum-Replay-Replay / Plum" is lined up, and a promotion Replay 1 where "replay / plum-replay-bell" is lined up on the effective line LN corresponds to the specific role.

  Among these specific roles, the upper bells 1 to 8 as the index symbol corresponding to the middle bell and the lower right bell are all minors accompanied with the provision of eight medals, and as the index symbol corresponding to the middle watermelon Both right and left watermelons and upper watermelons are small part with the grant of 5 medals, and the lower part replay and fall replay as the index pattern part corresponding to the normal replay are both replays with the addition of replay The promotion replay 1 and the promotion replay 2 as an index symbol combination corresponding to the promotion replay 1 are both re-playing roles accompanied by the granting of a re-playing role. That is, in the game in which the specific combination is won, the specific combination is the value (the number of medals or the number of medals or the like) awarded in the game in which the combination of symbols constituting the specific combination is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. Including the part that gives the same value as re-play etc.).

[Control content of production]
Next, the contents of the control of the effect performed by the sub control unit 91 of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described based on FIG. 16 to FIG.

  The sub control unit 91 can display various effect images on the display area 51 a in the liquid crystal display 51 disposed on the near side (player's side) of the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R as described above. Yes, after the game is over, it is possible to display images in both the transparent area 51b and the non-transparent area 51c of the display area 51a in the period from when the next game starts and the stop operation of the reel becomes effective. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, an image can be displayed in both the transmissive region 51b and the non-transmissive region 51c.

  In addition, after the start of the game, after the stop operation of the reels becomes effective, in the period until all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop, as shown in FIG. The image is not displayed in the effect prohibited area A overlapping the image, and the image can be displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A out of the non-transmissive area 51c and the transmissive area 51b.

  In addition, the sub control unit 91 can execute a general combination winning suggestion effect that suggests that a small combination other than a bell or a push order bell and a general combination that is a remake is elected.

  It is possible that the general winning combination is made by displaying an image suggesting the winning general winning combination on the liquid crystal display 51 at the start of the game, at the first stop, at the second stop and at the third stop. It is an effect that suggests the type of general character that is likely to have sex and a chance to win.

  For example, when winning a strong watermelon or weak watermelon, that is, in a situation where a combination of “black 7 / white 7 / watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” may be aligned with the activated line LN or the invalid lines LM1 and LM3, it is suggested general winning a prize By displaying a symbol image of "watermelon" or a green image recalling "watermelon" on the liquid crystal display 51 as an effect, "black 7 / white 7 / watermelon-watermelon is displayed on the effective line LN or the invalid lines LM1 and LM3. -It is suggested that the combination of "watermelon" may be complete.

  In addition, when Bell Replay is elected, that is, in a situation where there is a possibility that the combination of "Bell-Bell-Bell" may be lined up with the invalid line LM4, recall the symbol image of "Bell", "Bell" as general effect winning suggestion effect Displaying a yellow image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 suggests that the combination of “bell-bell-bell” may be aligned with the ineffective line LM4.

  Also, when a normal replay, replay GR1 to 6, replay GR11 to 13 and replay GR21 to 23 are won, the combination of "replay / plum-replay-replay / plum" can be arranged on the activated line LN or the invalid lines LM2 and LM4. In a situation where there is a sex, a symbol image of "Replay (Plum)", a blue image recalling "Replay (Plum)" or the like as a general character winning suggestion effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, or the effective line LN or It is suggested that the combination of “Replay / Plum-Replay-Replay / Plum” may be aligned with the invalid lines LM2 and LM4.

  In addition, when special replay is elected, that is, in a situation where there is a possibility that the combination of "black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR" may be lined up with invalid line LM4, as a general character winning suggestion effect " "Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR" is displayed on the inactive line LM4 by displaying a symbol image of BAR, a black image recalling "BAR", etc. on the liquid crystal display 51. It is suggested that the combination of

  As described above, after the start of the game, as described above, the sub-control unit 91 makes the stop operation of the reels effective, and then, in the period until all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stop-operated, In the transmission area 51b, the image is not displayed in the effect prohibition area A overlapping the effective line LN, and the image can be displayed in the non-transmission area 51c and the transmission area 51b except the effect prohibition area A. Furthermore, the index symbols constituting the combination of symbols serving as an index symbol combination stop in the area through which the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, the index pattern is an invalid line LM1. As shown in FIG. 18, when a general combination winning suggestion effect is suggested to indicate the possibility that a general combination including an index symbol combination that can be aligned to ~ LM 4 is executed, the transmission region of the liquid crystal display 51 Indicator symbols suggested by the general auditor winning suggest effect is prevented to display images in the effect prohibited region B which overlaps with the stopped area at 1b.

  The effect prohibited area B is different depending on the stop condition of the reel and the stop position of the index symbol. For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel and the middle reel and the right reel are fluctuating, the left symbol is stopped at the index symbol in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the upper stage is the effect prohibited area B in which the image is not displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18 (b), when the index symbol stops at the upper end of the left reel and the upper end of the middle reel and the right reel fluctuates, the left in which the index symbol stops in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the upper stage of the reels and the upper stage of the middle reels is the effect prohibited area B in which the image is not displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18C, when the index symbol stops at the upper end of the left reel and the upper end of the right reel and the middle reel is fluctuating, the left in which the index symbol has stopped in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the upper stage of the reel and the upper stage of the right reel is the effect prohibited area B in which the image is not displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18 (d), when the index symbol stops at the upper end of the left reel and the middle of the middle reel and the right reel is fluctuating, the left in which the index symbol has stopped in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the upper stage of the reels and the middle stage of the middle reels is the effect prohibited area B in which the image is not displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18 (e), when the index symbol stops at the upper end of the left reel and the lower end of the right reel, and the middle reel is fluctuating, the left is the index symbol stopped in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the upper stage of the reel and the lower stage of the right reel is the effect prohibited area B in which the image is not displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18 (f), when the index symbol stops at the lower end of the left reel, and the middle reel and the right reel are fluctuating, in the transmission area 51b, the left symbol stopped at the index symbol. An area overlapping the lower part is the effect prohibition area B in which the image is not displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18 (g), when the index symbol stops at the lower end of the left reel and at the middle of the middle reel, and the right reel is fluctuating, the left in which the index symbol stops in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the lower stage of the reels and the middle stage of the middle reels is the effect prohibited area B in which the image is not displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18 (h), when the index symbol stops at the lower end of the left reel and the upper end of the right reel, and the middle reel is fluctuating, the left in the transmission area 51b is the index symbol stopped. An area overlapping the lower end of the reel and the upper end of the right reel is the effect prohibited area B in which the image is not displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18 (i), when the index symbol stops at the lower end of the left reel and the lower end of the middle reel, and the right reel fluctuates, in the transmission area 51b, the index symbol stops at the left An area overlapping the lower end of the reels and the lower end of the middle reels is the effect prohibited area B in which the image is not displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 18 (j), when the index symbol stops at the lower end of the left reel and the lower end of the right reel, and the middle reel is fluctuating, the left is the index symbol stopped in the transmission region 51b. An area overlapping the lower end of the reel and the lower end of the right reel is the effect prohibited area B in which the image is not displayed.

  In addition, before the sub-control unit 91 stops an index symbol constituting a combination of symbols serving as an index symbol role in the area through which the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, before the other reels stop. When a specific effect is being executed, as shown in FIG. 19, in the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, among the areas through which the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of the other reels pass, it is suggested that the general role winning of the stopped reel is won. The image is not displayed in the effect prohibited area C overlapping the area through which the same invalid line as the index symbol suggested by the effect passes. Here, for a specific effect, a general character winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that a general character including an index symbol combination that the corresponding index symbol can be aligned to the ineffective line LM1 to LM4 has not been dropped (no implementation (this implementation In the form, there are included a no-effect winning notification effect for notifying that a bell or a normal replay has been won, and a navigation effect for notifying the stopping order of the reel corresponding to the navigation target role such as pushing order bell.

  The effect prohibited area C differs depending on the stop condition of the reel and the stop position of the index symbol. For example, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel and the middle reel and the right reel are fluctuating, the second stop operation and the third stop are performed in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the upper stage and the upper stage and the lower stage of the right reel through the ineffective lines LM1 and LM3 through which the index symbols can be aligned by operation becomes the effect prohibited area C in which the image is not displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), when the index symbol stops at the upper end of the left reel and the upper end of the middle reel and the right reel fluctuates, in the transmission area 51b, the index is generated by the third stop operation. An area overlapping with the upper stage of the right reel through which the ineffective line LM1 through which the symbols can be aligned becomes the effect prohibited area C in which the image is not displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19C, when the index symbol stops at the upper end of the left reel and the upper end of the right reel and the middle reel is fluctuating, in the transmission area 51b, the index is generated by the third stop operation. An area overlapping with the upper stage of the middle reel through which the ineffective line LM1 through which the symbols can be aligned becomes the effect prohibited area C in which the image is not displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 19 (d), when the index symbol stops at the upper end of the left reel and the middle of the middle reel and the right reel fluctuates, in the transmission area 51b, the index is generated by the third stop operation. An area overlapping the lower end of the right reel through which the ineffective line LM3 where the symbols can be aligned is the effect prohibited area C in which the image is not displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (e), in the case where the index symbol stops at the upper end of the left reel and the lower end of the right reel and the middle reel is fluctuating, the index is generated by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping with the middle stage of the middle reel through which the ineffective line LM3 where patterns can be aligned is the effect prohibited area C in which the image is not displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (f), when the index symbol stops at the lower end of the left reel and the middle reel and the right reel are fluctuating, the second stop operation and the third stop are performed in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping with the lower end of the middle reel through which invalid symbols LM2 and LM4 can be aligned by operation and the upper and lower ends of the right reel is the effect prohibited area C where no image is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (g), when the index symbol stops at the lower end of the left reel and at the middle of the middle reel, and the right reel is fluctuating, the indicator stops by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping with the upper stage of the right reel through which the ineffective line LM4 where the symbols can be aligned is the effect prohibited area C in which the image is not displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (h), when the index symbol stops at the lower end of the left reel and the upper end of the right reel and the middle reel is fluctuating, the index is generated by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the middle stage of the middle reel through which the ineffective line LM4 in which the symbols can be aligned is overlapped is the effect prohibited area C in which the image is not displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 19 (i), when the index symbol stops at the lower end of the left reel and the lower end of the middle reel, and the right reel fluctuates, in the transmission area 51b, the index is generated by the third stop operation. An area overlapping the lower end of the right reel through which the ineffective line LM2 where the symbols can be aligned is the effect prohibited area C in which the image is not displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (j), when the index symbol stops at the lower end of the left reel and the lower end of the right reel and the middle reel is fluctuating, the index is generated by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping with the middle stage of the middle reel through which the ineffective line LM2 where patterns can be aligned is the effect prohibited area C in which the image is not displayed.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of effect images used when the general character winning suggestion effect is executed, according to the stop status of the reel and the stop position of the index symbol production non-prohibition area A, production prohibition area B, production prohibition area It is classified in advance as effect image groups of the first to ninth groups so that C can be set.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, in the first group, the effect prohibited area is not set, and an effect image group to which an image may be displayed over the entire area of the transmissive area 51b and the non-transmissive area 51c belongs. In the effect image group belonging to the first group, after the game is over, even after the start of the next game, before the stop operation of the reel becomes effective, that is, even when the effect image is displayed in the transparent area 51b, It is an image group used when there is no possibility of disturbing the visual recognition of the reel during fluctuation.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (b), in the second group, a rendering prohibited area is set over the entire transmissive area 51b, and a rendering image in which an image may be displayed in the non-transmissive area 51c of the display area 51a. The group belongs. The effect image group belonging to the second group is an image group which is used when all reels are in motion and neither the no-effect winning notification effect nor the navi effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 20C, in the third group, the middle of the left reel, the middle of the middle reel, and the area overlapping with the middle of the right reel in the transmission area 51b, that is, the area overlapping with the effective line LN is the production prohibited area. The effect image group which may be displayed in the non-transmissive region 51c and regions other than the region overlapping the valid line LN in the transmissive region 51b is classified. The effect image group belonging to the third group is an image group to be used when all reels are in motion and a drop-in-nothing-win-win notification effect or navigation effect is executed. Further, the effect image group belonging to the third group is an image group which is also used when the general winning combination suggestion effect is not executed after the stop operation of the reel becomes effective.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (d), in the fourth group, upper and middle stages of the left reel, upper and middle stages of the middle reel, and areas overlapping the upper, middle, and lower stages of the right reel in the transmission area 51b, that is, the valid line LN and the invalid line LM1. An area overlapping the area LM3 is set as the effect prohibition area, and an image may be displayed in the non-transmission area 51c and an area other than the area overlapping the valid line LN and the invalid lines LM1 and LM3 in the transmission area 51b. Images are classified. In the effect image group belonging to the fourth group, the index symbol is stopped at the upper end of the left reel at the first stop, and the omission-nothing-winning informing effect or the navi effect is executed, or the general character winning suggestion effect is performed This is a group of images that may be used when it is suggested that the index symbol may be aligned with either the invalid line LM1 or LM3.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (e), in the fifth group, a region overlapping the upper middle of the left reel, the upper middle of the middle reel, and the upper middle of the right reel in the transmission region 51b, ie, the valid line LN and the invalid line LM1. An overlapping area is set as a production prohibited area, and a group of effect images in which an image may be displayed in the non-transparent area 51c and an area other than the area overlapping the valid line LN and the invalid line LM1 in the transparent area 51b are classified. Ru. In the effect image group belonging to the fifth group, the index symbol stops at the upper end of the left reel at the first stop, and the index symbol stops at the upper end of the middle reel or the right reel at the second stop, and a missed bonus winning notification It is a group of images that may be used when rendering or navigation rendering is performed, or when general-player winning suggestion rendering is performed and it is suggested that the index symbol may be aligned with the invalid line LM1.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (f), in the sixth group, the transparent region 51b overlaps the upper middle, left middle, and middle of the left reel, and the middle and lower right reel, ie, the valid line LN and the invalid line LM3. The region is set as a rendering prohibited region, and a rendering image group in which an image may be displayed in the non-transmissive region 51c and regions other than the region overlapping the valid line LN and the invalid line LM3 in the transmissive region 51b is classified . In the effect image group belonging to the sixth group, the index symbol stops at the upper end of the left reel at the first stop, and the index symbol stops at the middle end of the middle reel or the lower end of the right reel at the second stop, and is not dropped It is an image group that may be used when a winning notification effect or a navi effect is performed, or when a general character winning suggestion effect is performed and a possibility that index symbols are aligned on the invalid line LM3 is suggested.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (g), in the seventh group, in the transmission region 51b, regions overlapping the middle and bottom of the left reel, middle and bottom of the middle reel, and the top, middle and bottom of the right reel, ie, the valid line LN and the invalid line LM2. , And an area overlapping with LM4 are set as the effect prohibiting area, and an effect may be displayed in an area other than the area overlapping with the valid line LN and the invalid lines LM2 and LM4 in the transparent area 51b and the non-transparent area 51c. Images are classified. In the effect image group belonging to the seventh group, the index symbol is stopped at the lower end of the left reel at the first stop, and the omission-nothing-winning informing effect or the navi effect is executed, or the general character winning suggestion effect is performed This is a group of images that may be used when there is a possibility that index symbols may be aligned with the invalid line LM2 or LM4.

  As shown in FIG. 20H, in the eighth group, a region overlapping the middle and bottom of the left reel, the middle and bottom of the middle reel, and the middle and bottom of the right reel in the transmission region 51b, ie, the valid line LN and the invalid line LM2 An overlapping area is set as a rendering prohibited area, and a rendering image group in which an image may be displayed in the non-transparent area 51c and an area other than the area overlapping the valid line LN and the invalid line LM2 in the transparent area 51b is classified Ru. In the effect image group belonging to the eighth group, the index symbol stops at the lower end of the left reel at the first stop, and the index symbol stops at the lower end of the middle reel or the lower end of the right reel at the second stop, and is not dropped It is a group of images that may be used when a winning notification effect or a navi effect is performed, or when general item winning suggestion effect is performed and a possibility that index symbols are aligned on the invalid line LM2 is suggested.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (i), in the ninth group, in the transmission region 51b, an area overlapping the middle and lower stages of the left reel, the middle and middle reels, and the upper and middle of the right reel, ie, the valid line LN and the invalid line LM4. The region is set as a rendering prohibited region, and a rendering image group in which an image may be displayed in the non-transmissive region 51c and regions other than the region overlapping the valid line LN and the invalid line LM4 in the transmissive region 51b is classified . In the effect image group belonging to the ninth group, the index symbol stops at the lower end of the left reel at the first stop, and the index symbol stops at the middle end of the middle reel or the upper end of the right reel at the second stop, and is not dropped It is a group of images that may be used when a winning notification effect or a navi effect is performed, or when a general character winning suggestion effect is performed and a possibility that index symbols are aligned on the invalid line LM4 is suggested.

  Next, when the sub-control unit 91 selects the effect image group classified into the above first to ninth groups when executing the general combination winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the index symbol combination is won, The control pattern table used will be described.

[Control pattern table]
As a control pattern table used when executing a general character winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the index symbol role has won, as shown in FIG. 21 to FIG. 24, a watermelon navigation effect pattern, a bell lip navigation effect pattern, a replay navigation effect A plurality of patterns and BAR navigation effect patterns are registered respectively. The watermelon navigator presentation pattern is a pattern which suggests that the combination of “black 7 / white 7 / watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” may be aligned with the active line LN or the invalid lines LM1 and LM3. The bell lip navi presentation pattern is a pattern that suggests that the combination of “bell-bell-bell” may be aligned with the activated line LN or the invalid lines LM 3 and LM 4. The replay navigation rendering pattern is a pattern that suggests that the combination of “replay / plum-replay-replay / plum” may be aligned with the activated line LN or the invalid lines LM2, LM4. In addition, the BAR navigation effect pattern is a pattern which suggests that the combination of “black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR” may be aligned with the invalid line LM4.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 21, in watermelon navigation effect pattern 1 of the watermelon navigation effect pattern, a production prohibition area is set over the entire area of the transmission image group belonging to the second group, that is, transmission region 51b as an image selected at game start. The effect images classified into the selected effect image group are registered.

  Further, in the watermelon navigation effect pattern 1, as the image selected when "watermelon", "black 7" or "white 7" is stopped in the upper left stage at the first stop, a effect image group belonging to the fourth group, ie, transmission The effect image classified into the effect image group in which the effect prohibited area is set is registered over the entire area 51b, and "watermelon", "black 7" or "white 7" is stopped in the upper left stage at the first stop, and An area overlapping the effect image group belonging to the fifth group, that is, the effective line LN and the ineffective line LM1 is set as the effect prohibited area as an image selected when “watermelon” is stopped in the middle upper stage or upper middle stage at the second stop. The effect images classified into the specified effect image group are registered, and at the first stop, "watermelon", "black 7" or "white 7" stops at the upper left stage, and at the second stop, middle middle or right As an image to be selected when "watermelon" stops in the row, an effect image group belonging to the sixth group, that is, an area overlapping the effective line LN and the ineffective line LM1 is classified into an effect image group set as an effect prohibition area Effect image is registered, “Watermelon”, “Black 7” or “White 7” stops in the upper left row at the first left stop, and “Watermelon” stops in the middle upper row and the upper right row at the second stop As an image to be selected when not being performed, a rendering image group belonging to the fifth group, that is, a rendering image in which a region overlapping the valid line LN is classified into a rendering image group set as a rendering prohibition region is registered.

  Moreover, in the watermelon navigator effect pattern 1, an effect image group belonging to the third group, that is, an effective image group selected as an image to be selected when "watermelon", "black 7" or "white 7" is stopped in the middle left at the first stop. The effect image in which the area overlapping the line LN is classified into the effect image group set as the effect prohibited area is registered, and “watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7” stop in the middle left at the first stop, And an effect image group belonging to the third group, that is, an area overlapping with the effective line LN is set as the effect prohibited area as an image selected when “watermelon” is stopped in the middle middle or right middle at the second stop The effect images classified into the image group are registered, and "Watermelon", "Black 7" or "White 7" stops in the middle left at the first stop, and "Watermelon" in the middle middle or the middle right at the second stop. Stop As an image to be selected if not, effect images which belong to the third group, that is, the effect images area overlapping the effective line LN is classified into effect image group is set as the effect prohibited area is registered.

  Further, in the watermelon navigation effect pattern 1, the third image is selected as the image selected when neither “watermelon” nor “black 7” or “white 7” is stopped in the upper left stage or the left middle stage at the first stop. An effect image group in which an effect image group belonging to a group, that is, an area overlapping the effective line LN is classified into an effect image group set as an effect prohibited area is registered.

  Further, in the watermelon navigation effect pattern 1, the effect image group belonging to the first group, that is, the effect prohibited area is not set as the image selected at the third stop regardless of the stop positions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The effect images classified into the effect image group in which the images may be displayed over the entire area of the area 51 b and the non-transmissive area 51 c are registered.

  Also, as an image selected when the reels other than the left reel stop at the first stop, regardless of the stop position of the stopped reel, the effect image group belonging to the second group, that is, the effect prohibition over the entire transparent area 51b The effect images classified into the effect image group in which the region is set, in particular, the effect images notifying that it is the stop order of the penalty are registered.

  As described above, in the watermelon navigation effect pattern 1, after the start of the game, during the period until the stop operation of the reel becomes effective, the effect image in which the image is not displayed in the transparent area 51b is selected, and the ineffective line LM1, When “watermelon” (“watermelon” for left reel, “black 7” or “white 7”) stops in the area through which LM 3 passes, “watermelon” (“watermelon” for left reel, “black 7”) Or “white 7”), “watermelon” (“watermelon” in the case of left reel) of the area over the area where the “white 7” stops and the area through which the ineffective lines LM1 and LM3 of the other changing reels pass It is set so that the effect image in which the image is not displayed in the area overlapping with the area through which the same invalid line as “black 7” or “white 7” passes is selected. In addition, during the period from the start of the game to the third stop, the effect image in which the image is not displayed in the area overlapping the area passing through the valid line LN is selected, and at the third stop, the entire area of the transparent area 51b and the non-transparent area 51c. Are set so that an effect image that may be displayed over the image is selected. In addition, when the reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop, an effect image in which the image is not displayed over the entire area of the transmission region 51b (effect image notifying that it is the stop order causing a penalty) is selected. It is set.

  Further, in the other watermelon navigation effect pattern, an image different from the watermelon navigation effect pattern is registered, but as in the watermelon navigation effect pattern 1, after the game is started, a transparent region is generated until the stop operation of the reel becomes effective. The effect image where the image is not displayed in 51b is selected, and “watermelon” (“watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7” for left reel) is in the area through which the invalid lines LM1 and LM3 of some reels pass. When stopped, the area where the "watermelon" ("watermelon" for the left reel, "Black 7" or "White 7") overlaps the stopped area, and the invalid lines LM1 and LM3 of the other changing reels pass The image is not displayed in the area overlapping with the area through which the same invalid line as "watermelon" ("watermelon", "black 7" or "white 7" for left reel) of the stopped reel passes. The effect image is set to be selected, and in the period from the start of the game to the third stop, the effect image is selected such that the image is not displayed in the area overlapping with the area passing through the valid line LN. When it is set such that an effect image that may display an image over the entire area of the transmissive area 51b and the non-transmissive area 51c is selected, and a reel other than the left reel is at the first stop, the transmissive area is selected. It is set so that an effect image (an effect image notifying that it is the stop order which becomes a penalty) in which an image is not displayed over the whole region 51b is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 22 to FIG. 24, also with regard to the bell lip navigation effect pattern other than the watermelon navigation effect pattern, the replay navigation effect pattern, and the BAR navigation effect pattern, according to the predetermined timing in the game (at the start of the game, at the time of reel stop, etc.) , And selectable effect images are registered.

[Rotation control control process]
Next, the flow of the rotation effect control process executed by the sub control unit 91 when the reception of the internal winning command from the main control unit 41 is specified in the timer interrupt process (sub), based on FIG. explain. The internal winning command is a command that can identify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the starting switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command. In FIG. 25, control of the liquid crystal display 51 will be mainly described. Although not shown, predetermined control corresponding to the control of the liquid crystal display 51 is also performed for effect devices other than the liquid crystal display 51.

  First, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the internal winning command has been received based on whether the command stored in the reception buffer is the internal winning command (S10). The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the starting switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  When it is determined that the internal winning command has not been received (N in S10), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether a freeze start command has been received (S25). The freeze start command is a command by which the sub control unit 91 can specify the start of the freeze. The freeze start command is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 at the start of the freeze.

  If the sub control unit 91 determines that the freeze start command has not been received (N in S25), the sub control unit 91 ends the rotation effect control process. When the sub control unit 91 determines that the freeze start command is received (Y in S25), the effect prohibition area is set to the third group, and effect image data to be used during the freeze is set. In addition, at the timing when the effect image data is set in S26 (at the start timing of the freeze execution), the display of the effect image based on the effect image data is started (see the description of FIG. 28). After the process of S26 ends, the effect control process at the time of rotation ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the internal winning command has been received (Y in S10), it determines whether or not it has won the missed bonus (in this embodiment, the bell) based on the internal winning command ( S11). When it is determined that the sub control unit 91 has won the winning non-use role (Y in S11), the sub control unit 91 executes a winning notification lottery that determines whether or not to execute the non-playing non-commission winning notification effect by random lottery (S12).

  As a result of the winning notification lottery, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to notify the winning of the falling-off nothing by the falling-off no-effect winning notification effect (S13). When it is determined that the sub-control unit 91 notifies notification of winning of a missed service (Y in S13), the sub-control unit 91 sets the effect prohibited area to the third group, and is used during non-freeze (state not controlled by freeze) The effect image data is set (S14). If the sub control unit 91 does not enter the freeze state (N in S25), the sub control unit 91 displays the effect image based on the set effect image data at a predetermined timing in the game in which the process of S14 is executed. (See FIG. 29 (a)). When the sub control unit 91 enters the freeze state (Y in S25), the sub control unit 91 displays the effect image based on the set effect image data at a predetermined timing after the freeze state ends. Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 ends the rotation effect control process.

  Here, in the game in which the player is elected without taking out the game, since the winning can be generated regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing) of the stop switch by the player, the player stops the reels. There is no need to pay attention to the stop order and stop timing of the rotating reels so as not to miss a prize. However, if the player is not aware of the fact that he or she has won the ineffective role even if he is elected in vain, if the player does not pay attention to the stopping order or the stopping timing of the rotating reel, he takes out the prize. Judge that there is a possibility of spilling. This is because the player can not know that the player has won the ineffective role, and thus determines that there is a possibility that the player has won the ineffective role. On the other hand, when it is notified that the winning of the omission bonus is notified, the player determines that the winning can be generated regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing) of the stop switch. From this, in the game in which it is notified that the winning of the omission is not, even if the visibility on the invalid line is interrupted by the effect and the visibility is lowered, the operation of the stop switch by the player is not affected. The sub control unit 91 sets a rendering prohibited area in the third group in which an image may be displayed in the area overlapping the invalid line in the transmission area 51b.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the sub-control unit 91 does not notify of the winning of a no-use role (N in S13), the sub-control unit 91 sets the effect prohibited area to the second group and sets effect image data used during non-freeze ( S20). Since the effect prohibited area is set to the second group, the sub control unit 91 does not display the effect image in the area overlapping the invalid line, and displays the effect image only in the non-transmissive area 51c. If the sub control unit 91 does not enter the freeze state (N in S25), the sub control unit 91 displays the effect image based on the set effect image data at a predetermined timing in the game in which the process of S20 is performed ( 29 (a)). On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 is in the freeze state (Y in S25), the sub-control unit 91 displays the effect image based on the set effect image data at a predetermined timing after the freeze state ends. Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 ends the rotation effect control process.

  Here, in the game in which the player is elected to be missed, since the player can not grasp the winning of the missed party if the absence of the missed party is not notified, the stopping order or the stop of the reels being rotated If he does not pay attention to the timing, he will lose his prize. This is because the player can not know that the player has won the ineffective role and thus determines that there is a possibility that the player has won the ineffective role. Therefore, if the view on the ineffective line is interrupted by the effect and the visibility is lowered, the operation of the stop switch by the player is affected, so even if the sub-control unit 91 wins the omission, the sub-control unit 91 does not In the game in which the user is not notified of the winning of the no-show, the effect prohibition area is set in the second group in which the effect prohibition area is set over the entire transparent area 51b.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the sub-control unit 91 has not won the missed bonus (N in S11), it is determined whether or not the navigation target role has been won (S15). When it is determined that the navigation target combination has been won (Y in S15), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the navigation effect corresponding to the navigation target combination is to be executed because the current rendering state is AT. S16). When it is determined that the navigation effect is to be performed (Y in S16), the sub-control unit 91 sets the effect prohibited area to the third group, and sets effect image data to be used during non-freeze (S17). In this case, the sub control unit 91 is configured to display an effect image of an advantageous effect, which will be described later, in an area overlapping the ineffective line. Further, if the sub control unit 91 does not enter the freeze state (N in S25), the sub control unit 91 displays the effect image based on the set effect image data at a predetermined timing in the game in which the process of S17 is performed. (See FIG. 30 (a)). On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 is in the freeze state (Y in S25), the sub-control unit 91 displays the effect image based on the set effect image data at a predetermined timing after the freeze state ends. Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 ends the rotation effect control process. Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 ends the rotation effect control process.

  Here, in the game in which the player is selected as the navigation target role, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch by the player, it is advantageous for the player as long as the stop switch can be operated by a specific operation procedure according to the type of the winning combination. Can be generated. For example, when the right bell 1 is won, it is possible to win the downhill bell avoiding the derivation of the transition result regardless of the operation timing as long as the first right stop is performed according to the navigation effect. However, even if the navigation target is won, if the navi effect is not executed, the player loses an advantageous winning if he / she is not careful about the operation mode of the stop switch. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is executed, as long as the player is concerned with the operation procedure of the stop switch, an advantageous winning can be generated regardless of the operation timing. From this, in the game in which the navigation object combination is executed by winning the navigation object combination, even if the visibility is reduced due to the visual field on the invalid line being interrupted by the effect, it affects the operation of the stop switch by the player Since there is not, the sub control unit 91 sets the rendering prohibited area in the third group in which the image may be displayed in the area overlapping the invalid line in the transmission area 51b.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the navigation control is not performed (N in S16), the sub control unit 91 sets the display prohibited area to the second group and displays the display image outside the display prohibited area (S20). The effect control process ends.

  Here, in the game for which the navigation target role has been won, since the player can not grasp the specific operation procedure corresponding to the type of the winning combination when the navigation effect is not executed, the player does not miss the winnings. It is necessary to pay attention to the stop order and stop timing of the reel during rotation. Therefore, if the visual field on the invalid line is interrupted by the effect and the visibility is lowered, the operation of the stop switch by the player is affected, so even if the sub control unit 91 is elected as the navigation target role, the navigation In the game in which the effect is not executed, the effect prohibiting area is set in the second group in which the effect prohibiting area is set over the entire transparent area 51b.

On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the navigation target role has not been won (N in S15), the sub control portion 91 determines whether or not to execute a general combination winning suggestion effect (S18). The sub control unit 91
When it is determined that a general combination winning suggestion effect is to be executed (Y in S18), one effect pattern is selected from the effect patterns shown in FIGS. 21 to 24 according to the winning combination (S19). Then, it progresses to S20. That is, when the sub-control unit 91 executes the general part winning suggestion effect, there is a possibility that the index symbol is derived in the area overlapping with any invalid line, so the effect prohibited area is set over the entire transparent area 51b. The effect prohibited area is set to the second group to be played.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the general part winning suggestion effect is not performed (N in S18), the process proceeds to S20 without selecting the effect pattern. That is, in this case, neither the dropout no-effect winning notification effect, the navi effect nor the general character winning suggestion effect is executed, and therefore the player can not know whether any of the roles has been won or not. Therefore, when stopping the reels, the player needs to be careful about the stop order and stop timing of the reels being rotated. Therefore, if the visual field on the invalid line is interrupted by the effect and the visibility is lowered, the operation of the stop switch by the player is affected, so even if the sub control unit 91 is elected as the navigation target role, the navigation In the game in which the effect is not executed, the effect prohibiting area is set in the second group in which the effect prohibiting area is set over the entire transparent area 51b.

[Stop production control process]
Next, the flow of stop effect control processing executed by the sub control unit 91 when reception of a reel stop command from the main control unit 41 is specified in timer interrupt processing (sub) will be described based on FIG. explain. The reel stop command is a command capable of specifying whether the reel to be stopped is any of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. This is transmitted each time stop control is performed in connection with the stop operation of each reel. Further, since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. . In FIG. 26, the control of the liquid crystal display 51 is mainly described, and the control of the rendering devices other than the liquid crystal display 51 is omitted.

  The sub-control unit 91 first determines whether a reel stop command has been received based on whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a reel stop command (S31). When it is determined that the reel stop command has not been received (N in S31), the sub control unit 91 ends the stop effect control process.

On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the reel stop command has been received (Y in S31), it determines whether or not the game is a lottery target combination including the index symbol combination in the winning combination (S32) . If the sub control unit 91 determines that the game is not a game that has won the index symbol combination (N in S32), the sub-step effect control process ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the game has won the index symbol combination (Y in S32), the sub control unit 91 specifies the type and stop position of the stop reel specified from the reel stop command, and stops the previous reel. The stop timing (first stop, second stop, third stop) is specified based on the presence or absence of the reception of the command (S33).

Next, the sub control unit 91 sets an effect prohibited area based on the control pattern table shown in FIGS. 21 to 25 according to the specified type of stop reel, stop position, and stop time (S34). Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 displays the effect image registered in the control pattern table in the area other than the set effect prohibited area (S35). After that, the sub control unit 91 ends the stop effect control process.

[Flow of effects and effect image at the time of general winning combination]
As described above, when the effect pattern of the general winning combination indication effect that suggests the possibility that the index symbol combination is won is selected by the rotation effect control process of FIG. 25 and the stop effect control process of FIG. After the start, during the period until the stop operation of the reel becomes effective, the effect image is executed only in the non-transmissive region 51c without displaying the image in the transmissive region 51b, and the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels are executed. When the index symbol stops in the area where the mark passes, the same overlap line as the index symbol of the stopped reel among the area where the index symbol stops and the area where the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of the changing reel pass The effect by the effect image in which the image is not displayed in the area overlapping with the area through which is passed is executed. In addition, during the period from the start of the game to the third stop, an effect is performed using an effect image in which the image is not displayed in the area overlapping with the area passing through the valid line LN. An effect is to be executed using an effect image in which an image may be displayed over the entire region 51c.

  Here, FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the effect and the effect image when the general character winning suggestion effect is executed. FIG. 27 shows a flow of effects when the weak watermelon is won and when the strong watermelon is won, as an example of the main part (dropout combination) included in the general part.

  For example, if a watermelon navi pattern is selected which suggests that the combination of “black 7 / white 7 / watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” may be aligned with the effective line LN or the invalid lines LM1, LM3 as the effect pattern, as shown in FIG. As shown in 27 (a), it is suggested by the effect image belonging to the second group when the lever is on, that is, the effect prohibited area A (middle left, middle middle, right middle) overlapping the effective line LN in the transmission area 51b and watermelon navi pattern No image is displayed in the production prohibited area C (upper left middle lower, middle upper middle lower, upper right middle lower) overlapping the area through which the ineffective line through which the “watermelon” can stop can pass, and the production prohibited area A and the production prohibited area An effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed in an area other than C.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 27B, when the left reel is stopped as the first stop and the watermelon is stopped at the upper stage of the left reel, the effect images belonging to the fourth group, that is, of the transmission area 51b. A production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping the effective line LN, a production prohibited area B (upper left) overlapping the area where “watermelon” suggested by the watermelon navi pattern is stopped, and the other in the transmission area 51b Out of the areas through which the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of the reels pass, an effect prohibited area C overlapping the area through which the same ineffective lines LM1 and LM3 as the "watermelon" suggested by the watermelon navi pattern of the stopped reels pass (middle upper middle, upper right lower) The image is not displayed on the screen, and the effect is performed using the effect image in which the image is displayed in the area other than the effect prohibited area A, the effect prohibited area B, and the effect prohibited area C That.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 27C, when the stop operation of the middle reel is performed as the second stop operation and the watermelon is stopped at the upper stage of the middle reel, the effect image belonging to the fifth group, that is, the transmission Production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping with effective line LN in area 51 b, production prohibited area B (upper left, middle upper) overlapping with the area where “watermelon” suggested by the watermelon navi pattern stopped In the transparent area 51b, among the areas through which the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of the other reels pass, the effect prohibited area C overlapping the area through which the same ineffective line LM1 as the "watermelon" suggested by the watermelon navi pattern of the stopped reel passes Image is not displayed, and the effect is displayed using an effect image in which the image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A, the effect prohibited area B, and the effect prohibited area C. It is.

  In the state of FIG. 27 (c), when the stop operation of the right reel is performed as the third stop operation and the watermelon is stopped at the upper stage of the right reel, as shown in FIG. 27 (d), the upper watermelon is derived. Be done. This allows the player to recognize that the upper watermelon has been derived.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 27F, when the stop operation of the middle reel is performed as the second stop operation and the watermelon is stopped at the middle of the middle reel, the effect image belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission area 51b of the production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping the effective line LN, the production prohibited area B (upper left, middle middle) overlapping with the area where “watermelon” suggested by the watermelon navi pattern stopped Out of the areas through which the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of the other reels pass in the transparent area 51b, an effect prohibited area C (lower right) overlapping the area through which the same ineffective line LM3 as the "watermelon" suggested by the watermelon navi pattern of the stopped reel passes The image is displayed using the effect image in which the image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A, the effect prohibited area B, and the effect prohibited area C. It is.

  In the state shown in FIG. 27 (f), when the stop operation of the right reel is performed as the third stop operation and the watermelon is stopped at the lower end of the right reel, as shown in FIG. It is derived. As a result, the player can be made aware that the falling watermelon has been derived.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 27 (e) and (h), the screen from which the upper watermelon is derived (see FIG. 27 (d)), or the screen from which the right falling watermelon is derived (see FIG. 27 (g)) Is displayed for a predetermined period of time (3 seconds), and then an effect is produced over an area overlapping the valid line LN (hereinafter, also referred to as "effective area") and an area overlapping the invalid lines LM1 and LM2 (hereinafter, also referred to as "ineffective area"). An image (effect image belonging to the first group) is displayed. Hereinafter, the effect of displaying the effect image over the effective area and the ineffective area (that is, the entire area of the transmissive area 51b) may be referred to as "visibility reduction effect". That is, the sub-control unit 91 receives the third reel stop command specifying that the upper watermelon or the lower right watermelon is derived and the visibility is received when a predetermined time has elapsed from the reception. Execute a reduction effect.

  By executing the visibility reduction effect and displaying the effect image over the entire area of the transmissive region 51b, the visibility of the reel (pattern) is reduced more than when the visibility decrease effect is not performed. If the lever-on operation is performed with the bet number set while the visibility reduction effect is being executed, the sub-control unit 91 ends the visibility reduction effect as shown in FIG. 27 (i). Do. Specifically, when the visibility reduction effect is being executed, and the lever-on operation is performed with the bet number set, the main control unit 41 instructs the sub control unit 91 to execute an internal winning command. Send. When the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 ends the visibility reduction effect. Also, when the lever is turned on, the main control unit 41 starts the next game by rotating the reels. That is, when the visibility reduction effect is being executed, and the lever-on operation is performed with the number of bets set, the visibility decrease effect ends and the next game is started.

  In the present embodiment, by displaying the effect image, it is possible to execute the visibility reduction effect of reducing the visibility of the transmission region 51b (that is, the symbol of the reel) (see FIGS. 27E and 27H). ). If the visibility reduction effect is continuously executed until the next game, the visibility of the transparent area 51b in the next game is also reduced. As a result, the visibility reduction effect is, for example, an obstruction such as eye-pushing operation in the next game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27 (i), when the lever-on operation is triggered to start the next game, the visibility lowering effect is ended. As a result, the visibility of the transparent area 51b in the next game can be prevented from being lowered, and the player can be prevented from feeling dissatisfaction.

  Further, while the reel is rotating, as shown in FIGS. 27 (b), (c) and (f), the effect image is not displayed in the effective area (area overlapping the effective line LN), and the ineffective area (ineffective lines LM1 and LM2). And the effect image is displayed in the overlapping region). Therefore, since the effect image can be displayed without reducing the visibility of the effective area, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, after the third time stop and a predetermined time has elapsed, a visibility reduction effect of displaying the effect image on the effective line LN is executed (see FIGS. 27 (e) and (h)). Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect having an impact on the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, winning is achieved when the combination of predetermined symbols determined as a combination on the activated line LN is complete, and any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 is achieved by aligning the predetermined symbol combination. An index symbol combination (for example, "bell-watermelon-black 7") which is made to appear to be winning by a combination of symbols aligned to any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 by aligning combinations of symbols serving as indexes. , "Bell-watermelon-white 7" combination is in line with the effective line LN, and in that case, "black 7-watermelon-watermelon", "white 7-watermelon-watermelon", "watermelon" on the ineffective line LM3 -Watermelon-Water falling-down watermelon etc. which "watermelon" aligns.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is disposed on the near side (player side) of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the transmission corresponding to the perspective window 3 of the display area 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the area 51b and the transparent window 3.

  As described above, when an image is displayed on the near side of the area corresponding to the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of the liquid crystal display 51 in the configuration including the index symbol combination, the visibility of the front area of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 decreases. There is a possibility that it will be obstructed when aligning the symbol combination which becomes an index to invalid lines LM1-LM4.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, before the other reels stop, the index symbols constituting the combination of the symbols serving as the indexes of the index symbol stop in the area through which the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass. In the stage where a part of reels is stopped, a general character winning suggestion effect is suggested to indicate the possibility that an index symbol combination consisting of a combination of symbols serving as an index is selected. An area overlapping with the area where the index symbol suggested by the general winning combination suggestion effect stops in the transmissive region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 when the possibility that the index symbol combination is aligned with any of the lines LM1 to LM4 is suggested The image is not displayed on the screen, so that the visibility of the area where the index symbol has stopped is not reduced and the combination of the symbols serving as the index of the index symbol combination is stopped. It is prevented from becoming setbacks.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a symbol symbol stops in the area through which the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of a part of the reels pass, and before the other reels stop, a combination of symbols serving as a marker is constituted by the index symbol. It is possible that the index symbol combination will be aligned with any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 at the stage when some reels are stopped by executing the general combination winning suggestion effect that indicates the possibility that the index symbol combination has been won. In the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 when the is suggested, of the areas through which the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of the other reels pass, the same ineffectiveness as the index symbol suggested by the general role winning suggestion effect of the stopped reel The image is not displayed in the area overlapping with the area through which the line passes, so that the visibility of the area where the index symbol may stop is not reduced, and the finger is not The combination of symbols indicative of symbol combination can be prevented that might interfere with the time of stopping.

[About the production during freezing]
Next, the effect during freezing will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 28A, when the lever is turned on in the freeze winning game (the game determined as Y in S25 of FIG. 25), the freeze is executed. In the freeze, as shown in FIG. 28 (a), the main control unit 41 rotates the reel while swinging. The main control unit 41 executes freeze and also transmits a freeze start command to the sub control unit 91. The sub control unit 91 can specify that the freeze is started by receiving the freeze start command. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the freeze start command, the sub-control unit 91 displays the character 200 (effect image) in the invalid area by setting the effect prohibition area to the third group (see S26 in FIG. 25). Below, as shown to Fig.28 (a), a production | presentation image is not displayed on an effective area | region but the production | presentation which displays a production | presentation image on an invalid area | region is called "invalid area | region visibility fall production." Further, the sub-control unit 91 displays a message 201 such as “freeze start! Done” in the non-transparent area 51 c together with the display of the character 200. By displaying this message 201, it is possible to make the player recognize that freezing is to be started. The character 200 is displayed until the freeze is finished.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (b), when the AT lottery is won, the temporary display results are derived by temporarily stopping the reels 2L to 2R after a predetermined time has elapsed since the freeze was executed. Ru. In the present embodiment, the temporary display result is a display result derived while the respective reels swing. The wavy lines on both sides of each reel indicate that each reel is rocked and stopped. In the example of FIG. 28, the temporary display result is a combination of seven blacks. Derivation of the temporary display result informs that the AT lottery has been won. Further, in the non-transparent area 51c, as notification of the assigned number of navistocks, a character appears and a message 202 "I did ~! Earned two navi!" Is displayed. This allows the player to easily understand that the navistock has been acquired and the number of acquisitions. During non-freezing, each reel does not swing. In this manner, during freezing, the player can recognize that the freezing is in progress by swinging the respective reels. Further, since the invalid area visibility reduction effect is executed during the freeze, the player can visually recognize the effective area, and can easily identify the provisional display result derived.

  In addition, when freeze is executed despite the fact that AT is not elected (in other words, when it is elected to middle rank cherry but it is not elected AT), it is the display result which differs from the combination of 7 black sets, The display result to be recalled is derived as a temporary display result. At the same time, a message such as "Sorry" is displayed in the non-transparent area 51c. This makes it possible to notify the player that the AT has not been won.

  When the message 202 is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), as shown in FIG. 28C, an operation request effect for requesting a lever on operation is performed. In the example of FIG. 28C, a message 203 such as “start operation !!” is displayed together with an image 60 indicating an operation to perform lever-on operation, and a voice “start operation !!” is also output from the speakers 56 and 57. As shown in FIG. 28 (d), when the player performs a lever-on operation, the freeze is finished, and the next game is started by the normal rotation of the reels.

  Further, when the lever is turned on, the main control unit 41 transmits a freeze end command to the sub control unit 91. The freeze end command is a command that can specify that the freeze being executed has ended. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the freeze termination command, the sub-control unit 91 terminates the display of the image 60 and the message 203, and causes the non-transparent area 51c to display a message 204 of "normal game". By displaying this message 204, it is possible to make the player recognize that "the freeze is over and the normal game is returned". In addition, when the sub control unit 91 receives the freeze end command, the sub control unit 91 ends the ineffective area visibility reduction effect. That is, when the lever-on operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 28D, the main control unit 41 ends the freeze and starts the next game, and the sub control unit 91 sets the message 204 in the non-transparent area 51c. The display is performed, and the invalid area visibility reduction effect is ended.

  In addition, when the AT is won by the AT lottery, if the lever-on operation is performed in the middle of freezing (until the message 202 shown in FIG. Without notification, the freeze is over and the normal game is controlled. In this case, notification of the provision of the navistock is not made, but the navistock is provided. When the AT is not won by the AT lottery, when the lever is turned on during the freeze (until the temporary display result is derived), the freeze is ended and the game is controlled to the normal game.

  According to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 28 (b) and 28 (c), the effect image is displayed in the ineffective area while the effect image is not displayed in the ineffective area while the image is frozen. The presentation is performed. Therefore, it is possible to visually recognize the temporary display result derived on the effective line LN and to perform the freeze with the impact. Also, with the end of the freeze, the invalid area visibility decrease effect is also ended. If the ineffective area visibility reduction effect is continuously executed until the game after the end of the freeze, the visibility of the ineffective area in the game after the end of the freeze is also reduced. As a result, the ineffective area visibility reduction effect interferes with, for example, an eye pushing operation or the like in the game after the end of the freeze, causing the player to feel dissatisfaction. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27 (i), when the lever-on operation is triggered to end the freeze, the ineffective area visibility reduction effect is ended. As a result, the visibility of the reel (pattern) in the game after the end of the freeze can be prevented from decreasing, and the player does not feel dissatisfaction.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can start the ineffective area visibility effect by transmitting the freeze start command. In addition, when the main control unit 41 transmits the freeze end command, the ineffective area visibility effect can be ended. Therefore, the main control unit 41 can manage the start or end of the ineffective area visibility effect performed by the sub control unit 91.

  Also, the freeze and invalid area visibility effects are executed by the player turning on the lever, and the freeze and invalid area visibility effects end when the lever is turned on again. Therefore, the freeze and invalid area visibility effects can be executed or ended according to the player's intention.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the freeze-winning game, when the lever-on operation is performed, the freeze is executed and the temporary display result is derived (see FIG. 28B). Further, when the provisional display result is derived, when the lever-on operation is performed, the freeze is ended and the rotation of the reel is started to start the normal game (see FIG. 28D). Therefore, it becomes possible to rotate the reels after the end of the freeze in the same flow as in a normal game in which the freeze is not executed, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the game and being puzzled. In addition, since the operation request effect for requesting an operation (lever-on operation) to end the freeze is performed, it is possible to urge the freeze to be ended earlier.

[Flow of production and effect image at the time of winning without taking a break]
Further, in a game in which a drop-out no-effect winning notification effect is notified that the winning of a drop-out no-use (bell) is performed by the rotation-time effect control process of FIG. 25 and the stop-time effect control process of FIG. During the period until the stop operation of the reel becomes effective, the effect image is executed in the other area including the area overlapping the ineffective line without displaying the image in the area overlapping the effective line LN, and a part of When the index symbol stops in the area through which the ineffective line LM3 of the reel passes, the area overlapping the area where the index symbol stops and the index symbol of the stopped reel among the areas through which the ineffective line LM3 of the other changing reel passes The effect by the effect image in which the image is not displayed in the area overlapping the area through which the same invalid line passes is executed. In addition, in the period from the game start to the third stop, the effect is executed using the effect image in which the image is not displayed in the area overlapping the area through which the valid line LN passes, and in the third stop, the transparent area 51b and the non-transparent An effect is to be executed using an effect image in which an image may be displayed over the entire region 51c.

  Here, FIG. 29 is a diagram for describing the flow of the effect and the effect image in the case where the winning of the missed service is notified. FIG. 29 shows the flow of effects when a bell (middle bell + right-down bell) is won as an example of a missed service.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 29A, when the game winning the bell is started, an image is displayed in the effect prohibited area A (middle left, middle, right middle) overlapping the valid line LN in the transparent area 51b. The effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A.

  Specifically, in the non-transmissive region 51c of the display region 51a, a character image of "bell is !!" is displayed as an effect image of a dropout no-effect winning notification effect. The player can be notified that the game has been won by the bell (middle bell + right-down bell) which is a dropout failure by the effect image of the dropout non-effect winning notification effect. Furthermore, among the transmission areas other than the effect prohibited area A, in the area overlapping the area through which the ineffective line passes, an effect image of an advantageous effect that is an effect relating to control to an advantageous state is displayed. For example, in the area overlapping the invalid line LM1 (upper left row, middle upper row, upper right row), the character image "chance !!" is displayed, and in the region overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left row, middle lower row, lower right) The character image "stock ..." is displayed. The effect image of this advantageous effect can indicate to the player that there is any notification about the navistock, and can be expected for control of the AT that is in an advantageous state.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 29A, when an effect image (a character image of “chance !!” or “stock...”) Is displayed in an area overlapping the area through which the ineffective line passes, The symbol of the rotating reel displayed in the area overlapping the invalid line may not be visible, and the player may miss the winning. However, in the present embodiment, in the game in which the missed prize is won, the effect image of the advantageous effect is displayed in the area overlapping with the area through which the invalid line passes when the dropped absent notice information effect is executed, and the missed prize is won When the informing effect is not executed, the symbol image of the rotating reel displayed in the area overlapping the ineffective line is not visible in the area overlapping the area through which the ineffective line passes, and the symbol of the rotating reel is visible.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), when the left reel is stopped as the first stop and the bell is stopped at the upper stage of the left reel, the effect images belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission region 51b. An effect prohibition area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping the effective line LN, an effect prohibition area B (upper left) overlapping the area where the “bell” stopped, and invalid lines LM1 to LM1 of the other reels No image is displayed in the effect prohibited area C (middle middle, lower right) overlapping with the area through which the same invalid line LM3 as the "BELL" of the stopped reel passes among the areas through which the LM 4 passes. An effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed in an area other than B and the effect prohibited area C. Therefore, in the effect image of the advantageous effect that has already been displayed before the first stop, the effect displayed in the area overlapping the effect prohibited area A, the effect prohibited area B, and the effect prohibited area C set after the first stop Images are not displayed.

  For example, in the non-transmissive region 51c of the display region 51a, a character image "BELL IS !!" is displayed as an effect image of the dropout no-come-off notification presentation effect. In addition, of the effect images (character images of “chance !!”) of the advantageous effect displayed in the area overlapping the invalid line LM1 (upper left, middle upper, upper right) before the first stop, the area of the upper left In the effect image of, the display is stopped and the advantageous effect in the area is ended, and the effect image of the advantageous effect (character image of “chance !!”) is displayed using the regions in the middle upper and upper right stages. Furthermore, among the effect images (character images “stock ...”) of the advantageous effects displayed in the area overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, lower right) before the first stop, In the effect image of the area, the display is stopped and the advantageous effect in the area is ended, and the effect image of the advantageous effect (character image of “stock?”) Is displayed using the lower left stage and the middle lower area.

  In addition, before the first stop and after the first stop, the effect image of the advantageous effect is changing from "stock ..." to "stock?" It is designed to make the player expect more than before the change, as if it is notified that the stock can be obtained.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 29C, when the stop operation of the middle reel is performed as the second stop operation and the bell is stopped at the middle of the middle reel, the effect image belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission In the production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping the effective line LN in the area 51b, the production prohibited area B (upper left, middle middle) overlapping with the area where the “bell” stopped, and others in the transmission area 51b The image is not displayed in the effect prohibited area C (lower right) overlapping the area where the ineffective line LM3 passing the same as the “bell” of the stopped reel passes in the area where the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of the reels pass. An effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area B and the effect prohibited area C.

  For example, in the non-transmissive region 51c of the display region 51a, a character image "BELL IS !!" is displayed as an effect image of the dropout no-come-off notification presentation effect. Furthermore, the effect image (character image “chance !!”) of the advantageous effect is displayed using the middle upper and upper right regions of the regions overlapping the invalid line LM1 (upper left, middle upper, and upper right). Of the areas overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, lower right), using the lower left and middle lower areas, the effect image of the advantageous effect (a character image of "stocking?" Is displayed .

  It should be noted that between before and after the second stop, the effect image of the advantageous effect is changing from "stock?" To "stock?", As if there is a high possibility of acquiring navistock. Compared to before the change, more expectations are made to the player.

  Next, FIG. 29 (d) shows the effect at the time of the third stop in the case where the navigation stock has already been acquired. As shown in FIG. 29 (d), when the stop operation of the right reel is performed as the third stop operation and the bell is stopped at the lower end of the right reel, the effect image belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission area 51b The image is displayed in the production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping the effective line LN, and the production prohibited area B (upper left, middle middle, lower right) overlapping the area where the “bell” stopped. Instead, an effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A and the effect prohibited area B.

  For example, an effect image (a character image "Yasane") of an advantageous effect is displayed using the middle upper and upper right regions of the regions overlapping the invalid line LM1 (upper left, middle upper, and upper right). Of the areas overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, lower right), using the lower left and middle lower areas, the effect image of the advantageous effect (character image of "stock available !!" is displayed .

  In this way, after the third stop, a notification to confirm that the navigation stock has already been acquired, such as "I did it" or "stock in!" , The player is to be given pleasure.

  On the other hand, FIG. 29 (e) shows the effect at the time of the third stop when the navigation stock is not obtained. As shown in FIG. 29 (e), when the stop operation of the right reel is performed as the third stop operation and the bell is stopped at the lower end of the right reel, the effect image belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmissive area 51b The image is displayed in the production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping the effective line LN, and the production prohibited area B (upper left, middle middle, lower right) overlapping the area where the “bell” stopped. Instead, an effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A and the effect prohibited area B.

  For example, among the areas overlapping the ineffective line LM1 (upper left, middle upper, upper right), the effect image (character image "Sorry ...") of the advantageous effect is displayed using the middle upper and upper right areas. Of the areas overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, lower right), using the lower left and middle lower areas, an effect image (character image of "no stock") of the advantageous effect is displayed .

  As described above, after the third stop, a notification to confirm that there is no navistock acquisition, such as "Sorry ..." or "No stock", is displayed for the effect image of the advantageous effect .

  When the third stop operation is performed, the effect image belonging to the first group, that is, the effect prohibited area is not set as the effect after the example illustrated in FIGS. 29D and 29E. An effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed over the entire area of the area 51 b and the non-transmissive area 51 c.

[Flow of effects and effect image when winning the navigation target role]
Further, in the game in which the navigation effect for notifying the stopping order of the reels for the navigation target role is executed by the rotation effect control process of FIG. 25 and the stop effect control process of FIG. 26, the reel is stopped after the game is started. In the period until the operation becomes effective, the effect image is executed in the other area including the area overlapping the ineffective line without displaying the image in the area overlapping the effective line LN, and the ineffective line of a part of the reels When the index symbol stops in the region through which LM3 passes, the same invalid line as the indicator symbol of the stopped reel is included in the region over which the index symbol stops and the region through which the ineffective line LM3 of the changing reel passes. The effect by the effect image in which the image is not displayed in the area overlapping the passing area is executed. In addition, in the period from the game start to the third stop, the effect is executed using the effect image in which the image is not displayed in the area overlapping the area through which the valid line LN passes, and in the third stop, the transparent area 51b and the non-transparent An effect is to be executed using an effect image in which an image may be displayed over the entire region 51c.

  Here, FIG. 30 is a diagram for describing the flow of the effect and the effect image when the navi effect is executed. FIG. 30 shows the flow of effects when the right bell 1 is won as an example of the navigation target role.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 30 (a), when the game winning the right bell 1 starts, an image in the effect prohibited area A (middle left, middle middle, right middle) overlapping the valid line LN in the transparent area 51b. Is not displayed, and an effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A.

  Specifically, in the non-transmissive region 51c of the display region 51a, a character image "is right!" Is displayed as the effect image of the navigation effect. The player can be notified of stopping the right reel first by the effect image of this navigation effect. Furthermore, among the transmission areas other than the production prohibited area A, in the area overlapping the area through which the ineffective line passes, a staging effect image (a character image of "chance !!" or "stock ...") is displayed. .

  Here, as shown in FIG. 30A, when an effect image (a character image of “chance !!” or “stock...”) Is displayed in an area overlapping the area through which the ineffective line passes, The symbol of the rotating reel displayed in the area overlapping the invalid line may not be visible, and the player may miss an advantageous winning (in this case, the right falling bell). However, in the present embodiment, in the game in which the navigation object combination is won, the effect image of the advantageous effect is displayed in an area overlapping the area through which the invalid line passes when the navigation effect is executed, and the navigation effect is not performed. In the area overlapping the area through which the ineffective line passes, the symbol image of the rotating reel displayed in the area overlapping with the ineffective line is visible without the effect image of the advantageous effect being displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), when the right reel is stopped as the first stop and the bell is stopped at the lower end of the right reel, the effect images belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission region 51b. In the effect prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping the effective line LN, the effect prohibited area B (lower right) overlapping the area where the “bell” stopped, and the invalid lines LM1 to LM1 of the other reels in the transmission area 51b The image is not displayed in the effect prohibition area C (upper left stage, middle middle stage) overlapping the area through which the same invalid line LM3 as the "bell" of the stopped reel passes, among the areas through which LM4 passes. An effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed in an area other than B and the effect prohibited area C. Therefore, in the effect image of the advantageous effect that has already been displayed before the first stop, the effect displayed in the area overlapping the effect prohibited area A, the effect prohibited area B, and the effect prohibited area C set after the first stop Images are not displayed.

  For example, in the non-transmissive region 51c of the display region 51a, a character image of "Mid's !!" is displayed as an effect image of the drop-in-nothing-winner notification effect. In addition, of the effect images (character images of “chance !!”) of the advantageous effect displayed in the area overlapping the invalid line LM1 (upper left, middle upper, upper right) before the first stop, the area of the upper left In the effect image of, the display is stopped and the advantageous effect in the area is ended, and the effect image of the advantageous effect (character image of “chance !!”) is displayed using the regions in the middle upper and upper right stages. Furthermore, among the effect images (character images “stock ...”) of the advantageous effects displayed in the area overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, lower right) before the first stop, In the effect image of the area, the display is stopped and the advantageous effect in the area is ended, and the effect image of the advantageous effect (character image of “stock?”) Is displayed using the lower left stage and the middle lower area.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 30C, when the stop operation of the middle reel is performed as the second stop operation and the bell is stopped at the middle of the middle reel, the effect image belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission In the production prohibited area A (middle left, middle middle, middle right) overlapping the effective line LN in the area 51b, the production prohibited area B (middle middle, lower right) overlapping the area where the “bell” stopped, and others in the transmission area 51b The image is not displayed in the effect prohibition area C (upper left column) overlapping the area where the ineffective line LM3 which is the same as the "bell" of the stopped reel passes in the area where the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of the reels pass. An effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area B and the effect prohibited area C.

  For example, in the non-transmissive region 51c of the display region 51a, a character image "is right!" Is displayed as the effect image of the navigation effect. Furthermore, the effect image (character image “chance !!”) of the advantageous effect is displayed using the middle upper and upper right regions of the regions overlapping the invalid line LM1 (upper left, middle upper, and upper right). Of the areas overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, lower right), using the lower left and middle lower areas, the effect image of the advantageous effect (a character image of "stocking?" Is displayed .

  Next, FIG. 30 (d) shows the effect at the time of the third stop in the case where the navigation stock has already been acquired. As shown in FIG. 30 (d), when the stop operation of the left reel is performed as the third stop operation and the bell is stopped at the upper stage of the left reel, the effect image belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission area 51b is performed first. The image is displayed in the production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping the effective line LN, and the production prohibited area B (upper left, middle middle, lower right) overlapping the area where the “bell” stopped. Instead, an effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A and the effect prohibited area B.

  For example, an effect image (a character image "Yasane") of an advantageous effect is displayed using the middle upper and upper right regions of the regions overlapping the invalid line LM1 (upper left, middle upper, and upper right). Of the areas overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, lower right), using the lower left and middle lower areas, the effect image of the advantageous effect (character image of "stock available !!" is displayed .

  On the other hand, FIG. 30 (e) shows the effect at the time of the third stop when the navigation stock is not obtained. As shown in FIG. 30E, when the stop operation of the left reel is performed as the third stop operation and the bell is stopped at the upper stage of the left reel, the effect image belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission area 51b The image is displayed in the production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping the effective line LN, and the production prohibited area B (upper left, middle middle, lower right) overlapping the area where the “bell” stopped. Instead, an effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A and the effect prohibited area B.

  For example, among the areas overlapping the ineffective line LM1 (upper left, middle upper, upper right), the effect image (character image "Sorry ...") of the advantageous effect is displayed using the middle upper and upper right areas. Of the areas overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, lower right), using the lower left and middle lower areas, an effect image (character image of "no stock") of the advantageous effect is displayed .

  When the third stop operation is performed, the effect image belonging to the first group, that is, the effect prohibited area is not set as the effect after the example illustrated in FIGS. 30D and 30E. An effect is performed using an effect image in which an image is displayed over the entire area of the area 51 b and the non-transmissive area 51 c.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in a game in which a winning is possible regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing) of the stop switch (a middle bell + a right-down bell) When a dropout no-completion notification effect is displayed that displays an effect image that can specify that the dropout no-play is won, the process prohibiting region is set to the third group in the process of S14 shown in FIG. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 29A, an advantageous effect of displaying an effect image that changes the visibility of the area overlapping with the area through which the invalid line which is not used for determining the possibility of winning will be executed. On the other hand, in the case of a game in which a win is not won if the stop switch is not operated with attention to the operation mode (the operation procedure and the operation timing), the process of S20 shown in FIG. Since the prohibited area is set to the second group, the advantageous rendering is not performed in the area overlapping the area through which the ineffective line passes. As a result, the player is not forced to derive the display result in a state in which the visibility is reduced due to the advantageous effect in the game in which the stop switch needs to be operated with attention to the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing). Therefore, the presentation can be performed without making the player feel dissatisfied when deriving the display result.

  In addition, in the game in which the player is elected without taking out the game, the same value is given regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing) of the stop switch. For example, when the bell (middle bell + right down bell) is won, 8 down medals are always paid out regardless of the stop order and stop timing of the reels, and eight medals are always paid out. For this reason, when the no-commission-no-win notification effect is executed in the game in which the forfeit-nothing is won, the player can be made to play with peace of mind, even if the visibility is lowered by the advantageous effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, as long as the stop switch is operated in a specific operation procedure according to the type of winning combination, the middle bell or the right-down bell and the like are not derived. In a game in which an advantageous winning combination can be generated as a navigation target combination, when a navi effect is executed in which an effect image capable of specifying a specific operation procedure is displayed, an invalid line is not used to determine the possibility of winning An advantageous effect of displaying an effect image that changes the visibility of the area overlapping with the area through which the mark is passed is performed. On the other hand, in the game in which the winning combination can not be made if the operation timing is not matched, the effect prohibited area is set to the second group in the process of S20 shown in FIG. The advantageous rendering is not performed in the area overlapping the area through which the character passes. As a result, the player is not forced to derive the display result in a state where the visibility is lowered due to the advantageous effect in the game in which the player needs to operate the stop switch paying attention to the operation timing. At the time, it is possible to perform the rendering without making the player feel dissatisfaction.

  Further, when the stop switch is operated in a specific operation procedure according to the type of winning combination in the game winning the navigation target combination, the same value is given regardless of the operation timing. For example, at the time of winning the push order bell which is the navigation target role, when the stop switch is operated in a specific operation procedure according to the type of the winning combination, the middle bell and the lower right bell always win a prize regardless of the operation timing. Eight medals are always paid out. Therefore, when the navi effect is executed in the game in which the navi target role is won, the player can be made to play with peace of mind, even if the visibility is lowered by the advantageous effect.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, in the advantageous rendition performed in the area overlapping the area through which the ineffective line passes, it suggests the acquisition of navistock, which is the right to be used to control the AT that is the advantageous state. The effect image is displayed. In this way, it is not necessary to operate the stop switch with attention to the operation mode (operation procedure or operation timing), such as a game in which a dropout no-come-wining notification effect is executed or a game in which navigation effects are executed. Although there is a possibility that the concentration may be lacking, the advantageous effect executed at that time can attract the player's interest in the control to the advantageous state, and can improve the interest of the game.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 29 (b) and 30 (b), in the game in which the advantageous effect is executed in the area overlapping the area through which the ineffective line passes, the area in which the advantageous effect is executed is indicated by the index symbol. When a certain "bell" derives, the advantageous effect in the area concerned is ended. As a result, the visibility for the index symbol derived to the area overlapping the area through which the ineffective line passes is not reduced by the advantageous effect, so the player can be made to pay attention to the index symbol.

[Modification]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications applicable to the present invention will be described. In addition, at least two of the technical items described in the above-described embodiment and the technical items described in the following modification may be implemented in combination, and the technical items described in the above-described embodiment May be replaced with the technical matters described in the following modified examples, and the technical matters described in the following modified examples may be further combined and implemented with respect to the substituted ones. .

[About freeze]
(1) The freeze according to the present embodiment has been described as one type. However, there may be multiple types of freezes. The plurality of types of freezes have different execution periods. Here, it is assumed that there are two types of freezes, a first freeze and a second freeze, as the plurality of freezes. Regardless of the player's operation, the first freeze is performed for 5 seconds, and the second freeze is performed for 10 seconds. It is assumed that aspects of reel control of the first freeze and the second freeze (rotation direction of reel, rotation speed of reel) are all the same.

  In this modification, the first freeze is executed when the weak cherry is won. Also, the second freeze is executed when the middle row cherry is won. Here, the middle cherry winning which is the execution trigger of the second freeze which is executed for 10 seconds has a higher degree of advantage than the weak watermelon winning which is the execution trigger of the first freeze which is executed for 5 seconds (Navistock's The winning probability is high, and the average number of navistocks granted is set high). Therefore, it is possible to make the player predict the probability of winning the navistock and the number of navistocks that can be granted from the execution period of the freeze. The freeze start command according to this modification enables the sub control unit 91 to specify that the freeze is started and the execution period of the freeze to be performed.

  Next, the flow of the process of the present modification will be described using FIG. Step S26 in FIG. 25 is replaced by a process of “setting effect image data during freezing corresponding to the type of freezing”. The other processes are the same as those shown in FIG. Further, effect image data corresponding to the type of freeze to be executed is stored in advance in the ROM 91 b. In this modification, since the first freeze or the second freeze is executed, the first effect image data corresponding to the first freeze and the second effect image data corresponding to the second freeze are stored in the ROM 91 b. There is. The first effect image data is data for executing the ineffective area visibility reduction effect for 5 seconds, and the second effect image data is data for performing the ineffective area visibility reduction effect for 10 seconds. The first effect image data and the second effect image data are image data set in the third group.

  When the sub-control unit 91 receives the freeze start command (Y in S25), the sub-control unit 91 analyzes the freeze start command to specify that the freeze is to be performed and the type of freeze to be performed (execution period). In S26, the sub-control unit 91 sets effect image data during freezing corresponding to the specified type of freezing. For example, if the freeze start command is a command that can specify that the first freeze is to be performed, the sub control unit 91 sets first effect image data.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute one of a plurality of freezes each having a different execution period, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes the ineffective area visibility decrease effect only during the freeze execution period. Therefore, the invalid area visibility reduction effect can be ended simultaneously with the end of the freeze without using the freeze end command which can specify that the freeze has ended. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the cost of the process of transmitting the "freeze end command" described in the present embodiment.

  Also, the plurality of types of freezes are not limited to the first freeze or the second freeze, and there may be three or more freezes. In each of the plurality of types of freezes, the mode of reel control (the rotation direction of the reel, the rotation speed of the reel) may be made different. As a result, various freezes can be performed, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the sub control unit 91 may display an effect image corresponding to a plurality of types of freezes. For example, when the first freeze is performed, the character A corresponding to the first freeze is displayed as the effect image, and when the second freeze is performed, the character B corresponding to the second freeze is displayed as the effect image Display as. Therefore, various effects can be performed according to the freeze execution period.

  (2) In the present embodiment, it is described that when the freeze is performed, the invalid area visibility decrease effect is performed during the freeze. However, during freeze execution, the visibility reduction effect (effect to display the effect image over the effective area and the ineffective area (that is, the entire area of the transmissive area 51b)) may be performed. As described above, by performing the visibility reduction effect during the freeze, it is possible to perform the freeze with higher impact.

  Moreover, when performing the visibility reduction effect during freezing, it is other than the specific period from the first timing that is a predetermined period before the timing at which the temporary display result is derived to the second timing at which the temporary display result is derived. It is preferable to execute the visibility reduction effect during the period of. If the visibility reduction effect is executed in the specific period, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the derived temporary display result, and the interest of the game may be reduced. By performing the visibility reduction effect in a period other than the specific period during the freeze, it is possible to perform a freeze with higher impact without reducing the visibility of the derived temporary display result.

  (3) Further, in the freeze of the present embodiment, it has been described that the reel is changed (see FIG. 28A). However, during the freeze, the reel may not be rotated (the reel may be stopped).

  Further, during the freeze, the reel effect may be executed. The reel effect is an effect in which the main control unit 41 controls the reel in a mode different from the non-reel effect period (period in which the reel effect is not executed). “A different mode from the non-reel production period” means, for example, that the reel does not rotate, the reel rotates at a speed different from the non-reel production period, or the reel rotates in reverse rotation to the non-reel production period. It is. Further, when the AT has been won, the reel effect is used to derive a temporary display result (for example, 7 sets) reminding that a predetermined benefit (for example, navistock) is given. Note that during the reel effect period, an effect corresponding to the reel effect may be performed by the sub control unit 91.

  Further, during the freeze, as a reel effect, it may be controlled to a simulated game. The pseudo game is a game different from the main game in which “a predetermined combination is won and the predetermined combination is won”. For example, during the pseudo game, a specific display result is derived regardless of the winning status by an operation of rotating the reel (operation to the start switch 7) or an operation of stopping the reel (operation of the stop switch 8) It is a game in which a predetermined benefit (for example, navistock) is given. When being controlled to a simulated game during the freeze state, an operation for advancing the simulated game may be effectively accepted during control of the simulated game. The operation for advancing the simulated game includes an operation for rotating the reel (operation for the start switch 7), an operation for stopping the reel (operation for the step switch 8), and the like.

  (4) Further, in the present embodiment, the operation for starting the freezing and the operation for ending the freezing are each described as the lever-on operation. However, the operation of starting the freezing and the operation of ending the freezing may be other operations instead of these operations. For example, the operation to start the freeze may be a first stop operation or may be an operation to the MAX BET switch 6. Also, the operation to end the freeze may be a third stop operation. Alternatively, the freeze may be started after a predetermined time has elapsed since the freeze start operation is performed. Alternatively, the freezing may be ended after a predetermined time has elapsed after an operation to end the freezing is performed.

  (5) Further, in the present embodiment, it is described that the main control unit 41 always terminates the freeze when the lever is turned on while the freeze is being executed. However, when the lever is turned on during freezing, the main control unit 41 may determine whether to continue freezing in a predetermined lottery. In such a configuration, when it is determined that the freeze is continued, the sub-control unit 91 grants a predetermined benefit (for example, navistock) and the benefit is provided. It is preferable to notify that. According to such a configuration, it is determined by the predetermined lottery that the freeze is continued and the benefit is given when the lever is turned on during the freeze, and the benefit is accumulated each time the freeze is continued. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

[About the effect of reduced visibility]
(1) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27I, the end timing for ending the visibility lowering effect is described as the timing at which the lever on operation is performed as the predetermined operation. However, the predetermined operation may be an operation to another operation unit. For example, the other operation unit may be the MAX BET switch 6. In this case, when the MAX BET switch 6 is operated, a BET command that can specify that the operation has been performed is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91. The sub control unit 91 ends the visibility reduction effect by receiving the BET command. Further, the predetermined operation may be an operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion section 4.

  Further, the end timing may be a timing prior to the timing at which the reel rotates and a timing at which a predetermined time has elapsed after an operation on a predetermined operation unit. In this case, when the predetermined operation unit is operated, an operation command capable of specifying that the operation is performed is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91. The sub control unit 91 ends the visibility reduction effect after a predetermined time has elapsed since the reception of the operation command.

  Further, the end timing may be an effective timing at which the operation of each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective. The valid timing is a timing at which a predetermined condition is established from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R (the reference position is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R after the rotational speed reaches a constant speed). is there. When the operation of each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes valid, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 a valid command that can specify that the operation has become valid. When the sub control unit 91 receives the valid command, the sub control unit 91 ends the visibility reduction effect.

  Further, the end timing may be timing when the sub control unit 91 receives the acceleration pattern command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Here, the acceleration pattern command will be described. The acceleration pattern command is a command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 when the lever is turned on. When the lever-on operation is performed, the main control unit 41 accelerates and rotates the stopped reel in order to rotate the stopped reel at a constant speed. In this modification, the stopped reel can be accelerated and rotated in any of the plurality of acceleration patterns. The plurality of acceleration patterns have different acceleration periods. The acceleration period is a period from the timing when acceleration of a stopped reel is started to the timing when the reel becomes constant speed. The acceleration pattern command is a command by which the sub control unit 91 can specify an acceleration pattern.

  For example, in a game in which freezing is not performed, the acceleration period is set to a first predetermined time (for example, one second). On the other hand, in the case of performing the freeze by accelerating the fixed reel later than the game in which the freeze is not performed and rotating it at a constant speed, the second predetermined period for which the acceleration period is longer than the first predetermined time Let it be time (for example, 10 seconds). Further, the sub control unit 91 can execute various effects by executing effects corresponding to the acceleration pattern during the acceleration period.

  (2) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 27 (e) and (h), when the upper part watermelon or the lower right watermelon is derived when the general combination winning suggestion effect is executed, the effective area is And it demonstrated as performing the visibility fall production in which an effect image is displayed on an invalid area | region. However, the effect of “displaying the effect image in the effective area without displaying the effect image in the ineffective area” may be performed without executing the visibility decrease effect. Alternatively, when the upper part watermelon or the right falling watermelon is derived when the general part winning suggestion effect is executed, the ineffective area visibility decrease effect is executed without executing the visibility decrease effect. Good.

  (3) Next, as described with reference to FIGS. 27C and 27F, the effect image displayed in the invalid area will be described. In the example of FIGS. 27C and 27F, when the player visually recognizes the see-through window 3 from the front, the effect image displayed in the ineffective area corresponding to the symbol of the reel derived to the ineffective line, Decrease the visibility of the symbol of the reel. However, when the see-through window 3 is viewed from a different position from the front while the effect image is displayed in the invalid area, the effect image reduces the visibility of the symbol drawn to the effective line LN There is a possibility that there is a risk of Here, “a position different from the front” is, for example, a position from diagonally above. Further, the case where the see-through window 3 is viewed from obliquely above is, for example, the case where the player stands up and sees the see-through window 3.

  In such a case, the player who visually recognizes the see-through window 3 from a position different from the front can not immediately identify the symbol drawn to the valid line LN, causing the player to feel dissatisfaction. In view of such circumstances, for example, it is preferable to adopt at least one of the following three methods.

    (3-1) First, the size of the effect image displayed in the invalid area is set to the following predetermined size. The predetermined size is a size such that the effect image displayed in the ineffective area does not reduce the visibility of the symbol drawn to the effective line LN, even when the player visually recognizes the see-through window 3 from different positions directly from the front. In other words, the predetermined size is a size that does not overlap with the symbol drawn to the valid line LN when the player visually recognizes the see-through window 3 from a different position from the front. By setting the size of the effect image displayed in the ineffective area to such a predetermined size, the effect image displayed in the ineffective area is effective even when the player visually recognizes the perspective window 3 from a position different from the direct front. It is possible not to reduce the visibility of the symbol drawn to the line LN.

    (3-2) Second, although the effect image displayed in the invalid area can not be seen through when the player sees from the front, the image can be seen through when the player sees from diagonally above Do. For example, it is preferable to use a lenticular lens for the transmission region 51b. A lenticular lens may be used in the transmission area 51b to display an effect image which is not transmitted when the player visually recognizes from the front, but is transmitted when the player visually recognizes from above obliquely, in the ineffective area. Thereby, even when the player visually recognizes the see-through window 3 from a position different from the front, the effect image displayed in the ineffective area is transmitted and visually recognized, and thus the effect image is derived to the effective line LN. It is possible not to reduce the visibility of the symbol.

    (3-3) Thirdly, it is preferable to provide a sensor that detects that the player's face (or the player's eye) is not facing the perspective window 3. The sensor may inspect whether it faces the see-through window 3 using, for example, an infrared ray. The detection result of the sensor is input to the sub control unit 91. When a detection result indicating that the player's face (or the player's eye) does not face the see-through window 3 is input to the sub-control unit 91, the sub-control unit 91 displays the image displayed in the invalid area. Erase or lighten the image. As a result, even when the player visually recognizes the see-through window 3 from a position different from the front, the effect image displayed in the ineffective area is erased or the density becomes thin. It is possible not to reduce the visibility of the symbol derived to.

  (4) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the liquid crystal display 51 is used as the image display device for displaying the effect image in the transmission area 51b. However, other means may be used as the image display device for reducing the visibility of the symbols on the reels. For example, a light guide plate may be used as the image display device.

  An example of the structure of the light guide plate will be briefly described. The light guide plate has a first light guide plate and a second light guide plate having a light transmitting property capable of transmitting light. The first light guide plate and the second light guide plate are disposed so as to be superimposed on the front and back, and the symbol of the reel can be viewed from the front side through the first light guide plate and the second light guide plate. The light guide plate is provided with a display LED as a light emitter provided so as to allow light to be incident on the end face of each light guide plate, and a mode representing a predetermined image (still image) on the back of each light guide plate. . In addition, the light guide plate is disposed between the light guide plate and the display, and a reflection unit for displaying an image by guiding the incident light from the display for entering from the end face of each light guide plate and emitting the light from the front. A front lens and a rear lens that collect incident light from the display LED while condensing light in the thickness direction while guiding it to each light guide plate side, and emit it toward the end face of each light guide plate, and non-light transmitting synthetic resin It is mainly comprised from the frame frame body formed in square frame shape by material.

  In addition, as another means, an effect of changing the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R visually recognized from the perspective window 3 by moving the movable object to the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R Means may be used. Further, as another means, an effect of changing the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R visually recognized from the perspective window 3 by changing the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 which emits light from the back of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. May be used.

  (5) Further, in the present embodiment, even if one reel is stopped and the symbol is derived on the effective line LN, the effect image is not displayed on the symbol (see FIG. 27 (f)). ). However, when one reel is stopped and a symbol is derived on the effective line LN, after a symbol is derived on the effective line LN for a predetermined time, a rendering image is displayed on the symbol. May be When a symbol is derived on the pay line LN for a predetermined time, the player should be able to grasp the symbol. As described above, even when the effect image is displayed on the symbol that can be grasped that the player has been derived, it is possible to make the player less likely to feel dissatisfaction. Furthermore, by displaying the effect image on the symbol derived on the effective line LN, it is possible to execute an effect with impact.

  (6) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the execution trigger of the visibility reduction effect is, for example, that the upper part watermelon or the lower right watermelon is derived by executing the general winning combination indication effect. However, the trigger for executing the visibility reduction effect may be another trigger. For example, this execution opportunity may be that a bonus is given to the player. Here, the benefit may be giving of navistock, notification of navistock being given, or the like. Also, the benefit may be a value that is beneficial to the player on the progress of the game. For example, notification or notification of information for specifying whether or not the so-called AT latent condition which is in non-AT but has already acquired the number of AT games and is determined to be controlled by AT The information to be executed so as to actually be in the AT latent state with a predetermined reliability when notified (that is, the latent indication information indicating the AT latent state) may be reported.

  In addition, as the benefit, execution of the effect production (such as the appearance of special characters), execution of the setting value suggestion effect for suggesting the set value that has been set, in the gaming shop where the gaming machine was installed by collecting a certain number For example, it may be a point grant exchangeable with a defined service, a display of a QR code (registered trademark) capable of downloading privilege video and privilege information at a predetermined website, and the like.

  Further, in the present embodiment, although the benefit is described as giving of the navistock, the number of AT games may be given.

  (7) Further, in FIG. 27 and FIG. 28, when the ineffective area visibility reduction effect is being performed during freezing, the ineffective area visibility reduction effect is continued even when the freezing is finished. It is also good. In addition, when the ineffective area visibility reduction effect is being performed during non-freezing, the ineffective area visibility reduction effect may be continued even when the next game is started. As described above, even if the ineffective area visibility reduction effect is continued, the visibility of the effective area is not reduced, so that the player is less likely to be dissatisfied, and an effect having an impact can be performed.

  (8) Further, at least one of the visibility reduction effect and the ineffective area visibility reduction effect may be determined whether or not to be executed by a predetermined lottery.

[About the specific decision result that winning can occur regardless of the operation mode]
In the present embodiment, winning is possible regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure, operation timing) of the stop switch, and at the time of winning, as an example of the specific determination result (winning result) of notifying the player of winning. Although the bell (the middle bell + the right falling bell) which is not dropped is illustrated, it is not limited to this.

  For example, the specific determination result may include a winning result other than the bell that has not been dropped.

  In addition to the small winning combination, the specific determination result includes the winning result of the re-playing combination winning a replay where the number of bets is automatically set uniformly in the next game regardless of the operation mode of the stop switch. May be

  Further, the specific determination result may be any winning result that can be generated regardless of the operation mode of the stop switch, and the types of the generated winnings are different even if they are the same according to the operation mode. It is also good.

  For example, in the present embodiment, when the bell which is an example of the specific determination result is won, the downhill bell is won regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure, operation timing) of the stop switch and eight medals are paid out The same value was given to the player in any of the operation modes. However, it is not limited to this.

  For example, as the specific determination result, using the winning result of the navigation target role such as pushing order bell without missing prizes, when operated in the first operation procedure, a small combination with eight medals paid out wins, When operated in the second operation procedure, a small combination with one medal payout may be won.

  Alternatively, as the specific determination result, the promotion lip wins when the player is operated in the first operation procedure using the winning result of the navigation target combination such as push order reps without missing prizes, and the operation in the second operation procedure The fall lip may be a prize when it is played.

  As described above, the specific determination result can be a winning regardless of the operation mode of the stop switch, but may be a winning result in which the degree of advantage is different according to the operation procedure. In addition, according to the operation procedure, not only what makes an advantage different, you may make an advantage different according to an operation timing. For example, even when operated in the same operation procedure, a large number of medals are paid out when operated at the first operation timing, but when operated at the second operation timing than when operated at the first operation timing Also, a small number of medals may be paid out. Alternatively, even when the operation procedure is performed in the same operation procedure, the AT lottery in which the navigation stock with the sub-side effect state becomes AT is executed when the operation is performed at the first operation timing, and the operation is performed at the second operation timing Sometimes, the AT lottery may not be executed.

[About the specific determination result that can be winning based on the condition that it was operated by the specific procedure to stop the fluctuation display of the reel in the order corresponding to the determination result]
In the present embodiment, a prize can be generated on the condition that the player has been operated in a specific procedure for stopping the variable display of the reels in the order corresponding to the determination result, and at the time of winning, the specific decision is notified to the player. Although the pushing order bell which is a navigation object role was illustrated as an example of a result, it does not restrict to this.

  For example, the specific determination result may include the winning result of the navigation object combination that can be generated on condition that it is operated in the specific procedure other than the pushing order bell.

  Further, the specific determination result may be any winning result that can be generated on the condition that the stop switch is operated in the specific procedure, and the type of the generated winning may be the same according to the operation timing, It may be different.

  For example, in the present embodiment, when winning in the push order bell which is an example of the specific determination result, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch, if it is operated according to the operation procedure corresponding to the push order bell type, In the bell or middle bell, eight medals are paid out, and the same value is given to the player at any operation timing. However, not limited to this, the degree of advantage may be varied according to the operation timing.

  For example, even when operated in the same specific procedure, a large number of medals are paid out when operated at the first operation timing, whereas when operated at the second operation timing than when operated at the first operation timing Also, a small number of medals may be paid out. Alternatively, even when the operation is performed according to the same identification procedure, the AT lottery in which the navigation stock with the sub-side effect state becomes AT is executed when the operation is performed at the first operation timing, and the operation is performed at two operation timings. The AT lottery may not be executed.

[About the dropout no-come winning notification effect]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, the no-effect-on-notice notification effect is executed at the start of the game in which the stop operation of the reels has not yet been activated, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, the no-not-effect winning notification effect may be executed before the display result capable of judging whether or not the prize can be determined is derived (before the second stop or before the third stop). Even in this case, the display of the effect image in the area overlapping the area through which the ineffective line passes is prohibited before the ineffective line winning informing effect is executed, and the ineffective line is displayed after the ineffective field winning informing effect is performed. It is controlled to permit the display of the effect image in the area overlapping the passing area.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the missed bonus winning notification effect is performed in the non-transmissive region 51c of the display region 51a, but the present invention is not limited to this and is performed in a region overlapping the region through which the invalid line passes. It may be

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, the effect is to notify the player that the bell that has been clearly dropped due to a missed-no-win winning notification effect has been elected to the player, but it is not limited thereto. It may be an effect that suggests that he has won the bonus. For example, when the bell is won, a yellow character may be displayed to indicate to the player that the player has won the bonus.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the no-off winning notification effect is executed on the condition that the winning notification lottery has been won, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the player wins the game, he / she may always execute a no-effect winning notification effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the missed bonus winning notification effect is executed in the game winning the missed bonus, the effect prohibited region is set to the third group with a probability of 100% and overlaps the region through which the invalid line passes. While the effect is executed in the area, when the eye-catching role is won without winning for a missed role, the effect prohibited area is set to two groups with a probability of 100% and overlaps with the area through which the invalid line passes The effect was not performed in the area. However, it is not limited to this. For example, not only when winning an eye-catching role, but also when winning a navigation target role, rendering prohibited area is set to 2 groups with a probability of 100% and rendering is not performed in an area overlapping the area through which invalid lines pass It may be one. That is, only when the no-effect-on-one notification effect is executed in the game in which the no-one-for-nothing was won, the effect prohibited area is set to the third group with 100% probability and the effect is generated in the area overlapping with the area where the ineffective line passes. When it is executed and the winning combination is won, the rendering prohibited area may be set to two groups with a probability of 100%, and the rendering may not be performed in an area overlapping the area through which the ineffective line passes.

  Furthermore, when a dropout no-completion notification effect is executed in a game won by a dropout no-play, the effect prohibited area is set to the third group with a predetermined probability (probability excluding 0%) and overlaps with the area through which invalid lines pass While the effect is executed in the area, when the eye-pushing role and the navigation target role are won, the effect prohibited area is set to the third group with a probability lower than the predetermined probability (probability excluding 0%) and invalidated. The rendering may be performed in an area overlapping the area through which the line passes. That is, in a game in which the player is elected to be missed and the notification for not being dropped is performed, the prohibited area is set to the third group with a higher probability than when the player is elected to the blind position or the navigation target. An advantageous effect may be performed. According to this, in the game in which the player needs to operate the stop switch with attention to the operation mode (the operation procedure and the operation timing), the player is forced to derive the display result in a state where the visibility is lowered by the advantageous effect. Can be performed without making the player feel dissatisfied when deriving the display result.

[About Navi production]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, the navigation effect is performed in the non-transmissive region 51c of the display region 51a, but the present invention is not limited to this, it is performed in the region overlapping with the region through which the invalid line passes. It may be

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the navi effect is executed in the game winning the navi target role, the effect is set in the area overlapping the area where the effect prohibited area is set to the third group and the ineffective line passes with 100% probability. In contrast to being executed, when the eye-catching winning combination is won without winning the navigation target combination, the rendering prohibited area is set to 2 groups with a probability of 100%, and the rendering is performed in an area overlapping the area through which the invalid line passes. It was not done. However, it is not limited to this. For example, not only when winning an eye-catching role, but also when winning a no-play, a staging area is set to 2 groups with a probability of 100%, and staging is not performed in an area overlapping an area where an invalid line passes It may be one. That is, only when the navi effect is executed in the game for which the navi-targeted role is won, the effect is executed in an area overlapping with the area where the effect prohibited area is set to the third group and the invalid line passes with 100% probability, When the winning combination is won, the rendering prohibited area may be set to two groups with a probability of 100%, and the rendering may not be performed in an area overlapping the area through which the ineffective line passes.

  Furthermore, when the navi effect is executed in the game in which the navi-targeted role is won, the effect is set in an area overlapping the area where the effect prohibited area is set to the third group and the invalid line passes with a predetermined probability (probability excluding 0%). In contrast to being executed, when the player is elected as a striking part or a missed part, an area in which the effect prohibited area is set to the third group with a probability lower than a predetermined probability (probability excluding 0%) is an area where invalid lines pass The effect may be performed in an area overlapping with the above. That is, in the game in which the navigation target role is won and the navigation effect is executed, the effect prohibiting area is set to the third group at a higher probability than when the target position or the missed role is won, and the advantageous effect is displayed. It may be implemented. According to this, it is less likely that the player is forced to derive the display result in the state where the visibility is lowered due to the advantageous effect in the game in which the player needs to operate the stop switch paying attention to the operation timing. At the time of derivation of, it is possible to perform the rendering without making the player feel dissatisfaction.

[About advantageous production]
In the present embodiment, it is suggested that there is acquisition of navistock by the advantageous effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the advantageous effect is executed as the effect relating to the grant of the right to control the AT that is advantageous for the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be an effect that suggests that the current state is in an advantageous state, or an effect that indicates that the future state is scheduled to be in an advantageous state.

  In addition, an effect presentation suggests that the main state is advantageous (for example, the state in which the internal lottery probability is improved), or that the sub state is advantageous (for example, AT or navistock May be suggested) in a state in which the probability of addition is improved.

  In addition, points that are given advantageous effects, such as those that suggest setting values, or that are in an advantageous state (premium effect is performed, etc.) when a predetermined point is accumulated in a service using a mobile terminal, etc. , And may indicate that the point provision probability is improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous effect is executed in the area overlapping with the area through which the ineffective line passes, so that the symbol fluctuating on the ineffective line becomes completely invisible. However, this is an effect that reduces visibility to such an extent that it is difficult for the player to stop the reel by eye-pushing, although it is possible to visually recognize for a while, without being limited to what becomes completely invisible due to the advantageous effect. It is also good.

[About Effective Line]
In the present embodiment, an effective line LN set to determine whether or not a combination of winning symbols and a combination of symbols constituting a winning are effective lines to facilitate recognition that they are aligned with the effective line LN. The invalid line set separately from LN is configured uniformly regardless of the gaming state, the number of bets set, the result of the lottery, etc. However, the active line LN and the invalid line are set for gaming state It may be configured to change according to the number of bets, the result of the lottery, and the like.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the left reel, the area on the reel through which the ineffective line LN and the ineffective line passes is the area where only the ineffective line LN passes (middle) and the area where only the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 pass (upper and lower) In the middle reel, a region (upper and lower) through which only the invalid line LM1 or LM2 passes, a region (middle) through which both the valid line LN and the invalid lines LM3 and LM4 pass, and in the right reel , The area where only the valid line LN passes (middle), the area where only the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 passes (upper and lower), but the area on the reel where the valid and invalid lines pass is only the valid line The configuration may be any one of a passing area, an area in which only the ineffective line passes, and an area in which both the ineffective line and the ineffective line pass.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 31 (a), a line passing through the upper stage of the left reel, the middle stage of the middle reel, and the lower stage of the right reel, that is, a line connecting patterns arranged diagonally is set as an effective line. As shown in FIG. 31 (b), an irregular line passing through the upper left reel, the upper middle reel, and the middle right reel is set as the effective line, and the other lines are invalidated. It may be set as In the example shown in FIG. 31 (a), the lower left substantially triangular area consisting of the middle and lower stages of the left reel and the lower of the middle reel and the upper stage of the right reel without obstructing the visibility of the symbols arranged in the effective line An image can be displayed in a wide area using the upper right substantially triangular area consisting of the upper stage and the middle stage of the middle reel, and in the example shown in FIG. It is possible to display an image in a continuous wide area including the middle and lower stages of the left reel, the middle and lower stage of the middle reel, and the lower stage of the right reel without hindering the visibility.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 31 (c), a line passing through the upper row of each reel is set as an effective line, and other lines are set as invalid lines, or as shown in FIG. 31 (d). A line passing through the lower part may be set as a valid line, and another line may be set as a null line. In the example shown in FIG. 31 (c), an image is displayed in a continuous wide area in which the middle and lower stages of each reel and the area below the reel are combined without hindering the visibility of the symbols arranged in the effective line. In the example shown in FIG. 31 (d), the image is displayed in a continuous large area including the top and bottom of each reel and the area of the information without interfering with the visibility of the symbols arranged in the effective line. Can be displayed.

  Also, in these configurations, the index symbol is stopped in the area through which the ineffective line of a part of the reel passes, and before another reel is stopped, the index symbol consisting of a combination of symbols serving as an index by the index symbol When it is suggested that the symbol symbol combination may be aligned with the ineffective line when a part of the reels is stopped, by executing the general combination winning suggestion effect that indicates the possibility that the combination is won, In the transmissive area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, by not displaying an image in the area overlapping the area where the index symbol suggested by the general combination winning suggestion effect stops, the visibility of the area where the index symbol stops is lowered. It can prevent that it becomes an obstacle at the time of stopping the combination of the symbol used as an index of an index symbol combination.

  In addition, similarly, the index symbol combination is stopped in the area where the ineffective line of a part of the reel passes, and before the other reels are stopped, the combination of the symbols to be the index is constituted by the index symbol is elected index symbol combination winning The liquid crystal display when it is suggested that the index symbol combination may be aligned with the ineffective line when a part of the reels is stopped by the general character winning suggestion effect that indicates the possibility of being done being executed Do not display the image in the area overlapping with the area through which the same invalid line as the index symbol suggested by the general role winning suggestion effect of the stopped reel passes in the area through which the invalid line of the other reel passes in the transparent area 51b of 51 Thus, the visibility of the area where the index symbol may be stopped is not reduced, and it is possible to prevent the hindrance when stopping the combination of the symbols serving as the index of the index symbol combination.

[About index pattern]
Further, in the present embodiment, as the index symbol combination, there are a plurality of types of combinations consisting of a lower right bell, upper bells 1 to 8, lower right watermelon, upper watermelon, bell replay, lower replay, fall replay, promotion replay 2, and special replay. However, one type of role may be applied as an index symbol combination.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a combination of symbols serving as an index aligned with any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 at the time of winning of the index symbol combination is a combination configured with the same index symbols (for example, “bell bell” -"Bell", "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon"), so that the combination of predetermined symbols determined to be effective in the effective line LN is aligned and the index symbol combination is won, either of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 It is suggested by the player that the combination of the symbols serving as the index is aligned with one of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 because it is suggested that the same index symbols are aligned in the game. It can be done.

  Moreover, in the present embodiment, a combination of symbols serving as an index aligned with any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 when winning an index symbol combination is a combination configured with all the same index symbols or index symbols similar to each other ( For example, since it includes “Replay / Plum-Replay-Replay / Plum”, “Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR”, predetermined symbols determined as useful in the effective line LN The combination of symbols serving as an index is suggested because it is suggested that the combination of the symbols is the same and that the index symbol combination has won a prize, that the same index symbol or an index symbol similar to each other is aligned in any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. By aligning with one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize that the index symbol combination has won.

  In addition, for example, patterns having the same shape but different in all or part of colors or patterns (for example, “black BAR” and “white BAR”), and different shapes or colors or patterns are used as the index symbols similar to each other. Are similar identification information (for example, "Replay" and "Plum"), same shape but different size, same shape but different number, same shape but one side The other pattern that has been added has no pattern added, the shape is the same but the pattern that is added is different, the shape is the same, but the position, color and number of the added pattern , Different in size, etc., the same shape but different in direction, in one of the outer shape of the pattern with projections and recesses formed in one part, of the projections and recesses formed in a part of the outer shape Different patterns, positions, numbers, sizes etc Symbol While motif information is the same for different shapes (e.g., such as when cut by a common three-dimensional object with different cut surface), etc. is applicable.

  Further, in the present embodiment, combinations of symbols serving as an index aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when winning an index symbol combination are all configured with the same index symbols, and all are the same index symbols Or it is a configuration including both of the combinations composed of similar index symbols, but all combinations are composed of the same index symbols, and all are composed of the same index symbols or similar index symbols Even if one of the combinations is included, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize that the index symbol combination has won by the combination of the symbols serving as the index being aligned with any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4. it can.

  Further, in the present embodiment, combinations of symbols serving as an index aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when winning an index symbol combination are all configured with the same index symbols, and all are the same index symbols Or by being configured with index symbols that are similar to each other, including all combinations configured with the same index symbols, including combinations that are all configured with the same index symbols or index symbols that are similar to each other Thus, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize that the index symbol combination has won by the combination of the symbols serving as the index being aligned with any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4. Is not a combination composed of the same index symbols, but a combination which is not a combination composed entirely of the same index symbols or index symbols similar to each other, A combination of symbols serving as an index aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 at the time of winning a symbol combination is an integrated symbol combining the symbols arranged in any of the invalid lines (for example, three symbols in the invalid line LM1 (For example, in the case of a long, integrated symbol such as a rose or a snake) or a combination of symbols that evoke an idea (for example, a combination of "big", "hi", "ri" in any invalid line) When an idea of a big hit is recalled by matching up, when a combination of “pine”, “bamboo” and “ume” is matched up with any of the invalid lines, and so on, one idea such as Matsutake plum is recalled) Even when such combinations are included, the symbol symbol combination is won by the combination of symbols serving as an indicator being aligned with any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 against the player. It is possible to clearly recognize the Te.

  Further, in the present embodiment, combinations of symbols serving as an index aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when winning an index symbol combination are all configured with the same index symbols, and all are the same index symbols Or, in addition to a combination composed of similar index symbols, it is not a combination composed entirely of the same index symbols, nor is a combination composed entirely of the same index symbols or mutually similar index symbols A combination including a combination but a combination of symbols serving as an index aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when winning an index symbol combination is a combination configured with all the same index symbols, all the same index Not a combination composed of symbols or index symbols similar to each other, or a combination composed entirely of the same index symbols, all are the same index symbols or similar to each other It may be a configuration including any combination nor the combination constituted by standard symbols.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols serving as an index aligned with any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 at the time of winning of the index symbol combination is aligned with the ineffective line LN (for example, the ineffective line LM3 at the time of winning) Down to the right with watermelon "Black 7 / White 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" aligned, upper line watermelon with "Black 7 / White 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" aligned with the inactive line LM1 at the time of winning The specific combination is a line in which the combination of symbols constituting the specific combination is an invalid line in the game in which the specific combination has won a prize, including a middle watermelon which is won by having "black 7 / white 7 / watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" aligned. Since it includes a role that gives the same value as the value (number of medals, replays, etc.) given in a game in which the index symbol combination in any of LM1 to LM4 is won, the index symbol combination Did winning, whether a particular role was winning, it is possible to perform a game without being conscious of the.

  The specific combination is at least the same as the value given in the game in which the combination of symbols constituting the specific combination is aligned with any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 in the game in which the specific combination has won a prize. If the configuration includes a specific combination to which value is given, it is possible to play a game without being conscious of whether the index symbol combination has won or the specific combination has won, and in a game in which the specific combination has won A specific combination that is given the same value as a value given in a game in which an index symbol combination in which a combination of symbols constituting the specific combination is aligned with any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 and a specific combination have won In the game, an index symbol combination in which a combination of symbols constituting the specific combination is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is awarded in a game in which a prize is won A particular combination of values different from the value is applied, even though the configuration is equipped with both, whether the index symbol combination is won, whether a particular combination was won, it is possible to perform a game without being conscious of the.

  In addition, in the game in which the specific combination is won, the same value as the value given in the game in which the index symbol combination is awarded means that the value given in the game in which the specific combination is won is the index symbol combination. It may be the same as the value (the number of medals, replay, etc.) given in the winning game, and may be configured to have different values related to the next game and thereafter, such as transition of the gaming state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an index symbol constituting a combination of symbols serving as an index symbol combination stops in the area through which the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, before the other reels stop. By executing a general combination winning suggestion effect that indicates the possibility that an index symbol combination in which a combination of symbols serving as an index is composed is selected by the index symbol, an invalid line LM1 is generated when some reels are stopped. When it is suggested that the index symbol combination may be aligned with any one of ~ LM4, in the transmission region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, in the region overlapping with the region where the index symbol suggested by the general winning combination indication effect has stopped Although the image is not displayed, the image can be displayed in the area overlapping the area where the index symbol suggested by the general character winning suggestion effect is not stopped, and even in such a situation, the general character Without visibility of the area indicator symbols suggested stops by selecting suggest effect is decreased, and the image can be displayed over a wider area.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a symbol symbol stops in the area through which the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of a part of the reels pass, and before the other reels stop, a combination of symbols serving as a marker is constituted by the index symbol. It is possible that the index symbol combination will be aligned with any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 at the stage when some reels are stopped by executing the general combination winning suggestion effect that indicates the possibility that the index symbol combination has been won. In the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 when the is suggested, of the areas through which the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of the other reels pass, the same ineffectiveness as the index symbol suggested by the general role winning suggestion effect of the stopped reel Although the image is not displayed in the area overlapping the area through which the line passes, the image can be displayed in the area overlapping the area through which the invalid line different from the index symbol on the stopped reel passes. Even in such a situation, the visibility of the area in which the index symbol suggested by the general character winning suggestion effect is likely to stop does not decrease, and an image can be displayed in a wider area .

[Regarding general director winning suggestion effect]
In this embodiment, when winning the navigation target role such as missed no-play and push order bell was not performed general director winning suggestion effect is not limited, but not limited to this, navigation such as drop no action and push order bell Even when the target combination is won, the general combination selection suggestion effect may be executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a suggested effect that suggests that the combination of symbols serving as an index may be aligned with any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4, the index symbol combination is included according to the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Although the general combination winning suggestion effect which suggests the possibility that the general combination is elected is applied, it is the production which suggests the possibility that at least the combination of the symbols serving as an index aligns with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. It is sufficient that the effect of using a rendering device other than the liquid crystal display 51 (output of voice, lighting mode of LED, etc.) suggests that the symbol combination serving as an index may be aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. It may be a configuration, and by the effect using the variation modes of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, it is suggested that the combination of symbols serving as an index may be aligned with any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4. It is good also as composition, furthermore, the effect which suggests the possibility that the combination of the design which becomes the index becomes equal to one of ineffective lines LM1-LM4 is applied by controlling to the freezing state which delays the progression of the game for the specified period It is also good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a symbol symbol stops in the area through which the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of a part of the reels pass, and before the other reels stop, a combination of symbols serving as a marker is constituted by the index symbol. It is possible that the index symbol combination will be aligned with any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 at the stage when some reels are stopped by executing the general combination winning suggestion effect that indicates the possibility that the index symbol combination has been won. In the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, a region in which the index symbol suggested by the general winning candidate presentation stops has stopped, and when it is suggested that the index symbol suggested by the general winning combination director presentation may stop. The image is not displayed on both sides of a certain area, the area where the index symbol suggested by the general character winning suggestion effect stopped, the index symbol suggested by the general character winning suggestion effect Not only one of the regions that may stop but also the visibility of the other region will not decrease, which will be a hindrance to stopping the combination of the symbols serving as the indicator of the index symbol combination. Can be prevented more effectively.

  In the present embodiment, a symbol symbol stops in the area through which the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of a part of the reels pass, and before the other reels stop, a combination of symbols serving as a marker is constituted by the index symbol. It is possible that the index symbol combination will be aligned with any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 at the stage when some reels are stopped by executing the general combination winning suggestion effect that indicates the possibility that the index symbol combination has been won. In the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, a region in which the index symbol suggested by the general winning candidate presentation stops has stopped, and when it is suggested that the index symbol suggested by the general winning combination director presentation may stop. Although the image is not displayed on both sides of a certain area, the area where the index symbol suggested by the general combination winning suggestion effect in the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 has stopped, the general combination winning Even in the case where the image is not displayed only in one of the areas where the index symbol suggested by the stigmatization effect may stop, the obstruction when stopping the combination of the symbols serving as the index of the index symbol combination and Can be prevented.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 32, the index symbol stops in the area through which the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, a combination of symbols serving as an index is configured by the index symbol. By executing a general combination winning suggestion effect that indicates the possibility that the index symbol role being played has been elected, the index symbol role is aligned with any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 when some reels are stopped. When the possibility is suggested, in the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, the image is not displayed in the area (reproduction prohibited area B) where the index symbol suggested by the general part winning suggestion effect is stopped, and the general part is won An area where the index symbol suggested by the suggested effect may stop (upper middle reel, right upper reel and lower reel in FIG. 32 (a), right upper reel in FIG. 32 (b), right in FIG. 32 (c) Lee With regard to the lower part of the figure, by making it possible to display an image, the visibility of the area where the index symbol has stopped will not be reduced, and it will be an obstacle when stopping the combination of symbols serving as the index of the index symbol combination. In addition, it is possible to display an image in a wider area by using the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of the reel which is still rotating pass.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 33, a symbol symbol stops in the area through which the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of a part of the reels pass, and before the other reels stop, a combination of symbols serving as a marker is constituted by the index symbol. By executing a general combination winning suggestion effect that indicates the possibility that the index symbol role being played has been elected, the index symbol role is aligned with any of the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 when some reels are stopped. When a possibility is suggested, the image is not displayed in a region (rendering prohibited region C) in which the index symbol suggested by the general part winning suggestion effect may stop in the transmissive region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 The area where the index symbol suggested by the general part winning suggestion effect stopped (the upper left reel in FIG. 33A, the upper left reel in FIG. 33B, the upper middle reel, the upper left reel in FIG. 33C) ) Since the image can be displayed, the visibility of the area where the index symbol may be stopped is not reduced, which hinders the stopping of the combination of the symbols serving as the index of the index symbol combination. In addition to the above, it is possible to display an image in a wider area by using the area through which the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of the stopped reels pass.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect image may be displayed in advance in an area other than the effect prohibited area without displaying the image in the effect prohibited area, and there is a possibility that the index symbol combination is won. When the effect pattern of the general character winning suggestion effect that suggests the is selected, when the index symbol stops in the area through which the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, the area overlapping the area where the index symbol stops By performing the effect by the effect image in which the image is not displayed in the area overlapping with the area through which the same ineffective line as the index symbol of the stopped reel passes, among the areas through which the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 of the changing reels pass. The image is not displayed in the area overlapping with the area where the index symbol suggested by the general part winning suggestion effect is stopped and the area overlapping with the area where the index symbol may stop. Because, even if is not necessary to display the image on effect prohibited area, there is no such thing as a part of the image may lack.

  In addition, the common effect image is used and the image is not displayed in the area overlapping the area where the index symbol suggested by the general character winning suggestion effect stops and the area overlapping the area where the index symbol may stop. By arranging an object whose area is transparent, the image is not displayed in the area overlapping the area where the index symbol suggested by the general character winning suggestion effect stopped and the area overlapping the area where the index symbol may stop. In such a configuration, the volume of the effect image can be suppressed because each effect image is not required depending on the conditions such as the stop position of the reel.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the situation where neither preparation nor ART is controlled nor navigation rendition is performed, the stop order other than the stop order in which the left reel is made the first stop, that is, the middle reel or When the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is set to the first stop, the stop operation in which the left reel is set to the first stop is played by controlling the penalty period for a predetermined period (10 games in this embodiment). To encourage people to On the other hand, when the effect pattern of the general character winning suggestion effect which suggests the possibility that the index symbol role has been elected is selected, and the reel other than the left reel is made the first stop, the image is taken over the entire transparent region 51b. The presentation is performed using a presentation image (a presentation image notifying that the order of stopping to be a penalty is not displayed), and the stopping operation is performed in the order of stopping originally not recommended. Since it is not necessary to prepare a plurality of effect images, the volume of effect images can be suppressed.

[About the means of presentation]
In the present embodiment, as described above, the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is disposed at the near side (player side) of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and corresponds to the viewing window 3 of the display area 51a. The respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the transparent area 51b and the transparent window 3 to be displayed. Further, on the back surface of the display area 51a, a concealing member (not shown) for concealing the inside of the area (non-transmissive area 51c) excluding the transmissive area 51b in the display area 51a is provided. The rear side of the transmission region 51c is not seen through.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since it is possible to display separate images in the transmissive region and the non-transmissive region 51c, and it is possible to display an integrated image across the transmissive region and the non-transmissive region 51c, for example As shown in FIG. 16, an integral image can be displayed in a wide area without distinguishing between the transmissive area and the non-transmissive area 51c.

  In such a configuration, the back side is shielded by the shielding member in the non-transmissive area 51c so that the back side is transparent and invisible, while the back side is transparent and the reel LED 55 is extinguished in the transmissive area 51b. Since the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are faintly seen through, the visibility of the image displayed in the transmissive area 51b becomes worse than the visibility of the image displayed in the non-transmissive area 51c.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 corresponds to the non-transmissive region 51 c the image corresponding to the transmissive region 51 b among the images displayed on the display region 51 a of the liquid crystal display 51 by the display control circuit 92. Control to emphasize and display the image to be displayed. Specifically, of the images to be displayed in the display area 51a, the brightness of the image corresponding to the transmission area 51b is set higher than the brightness of the image corresponding to the non-transmission area 51c and the image to be displayed in the display area 51a The control is performed to set the color density of the image corresponding to the transmission area 51b higher than the color density of the image corresponding to the non-transmission area 51c.

  Thus, for example, when one image is displayed across the transmissive region 51b and the non-transmissive region 51c, a portion corresponding to the transmissive region 51b in the image displayed on the display region 51a corresponds to the non-transmissive region 51c. When not emphasizing and displaying more than the part, the visibility of the part displayed in the transmission area 51b is worse than the visibility of the part displayed in the non-transmission area 51c, and the appearance of the image is impaired. On the other hand, a portion corresponding to the transmissive region 51b in the image to be displayed in the display region 51a is displayed more emphatically than a portion corresponding to the non-transmissive region 51c to display the portion displayed in the transmissive region 51b. By compensating for the visibility of the image, it is prevented that the visibility is lowered, and a portion corresponding to the transmissive region 51b and the non-transmissive portion of the image displayed on the display region 51a Boundary between the portion corresponding to the area 51c is reduced, the boundary between the transmissive region 51b and the non-transparent region 51c may be displayed as an integral image without consciousness.

  In addition, when the same image as the image displayed in the non-transmissive region 51c of the display region 51a is displayed in the transmissive region 51b, the image displayed in the transmissive region 51b is emphasized more than the image displayed in the non-transmissive region 51c. When it is not displayed, the visibility of the image displayed in the transmissive region 51b is worse than the visibility of the image displayed in the non-transmissive region 51c, and a difference appears in the way the image is viewed. On the other hand, the image displayed in the transmissive region 51b is displayed more emphatically than the image displayed in the non-transmissive region 51c, thereby enhancing the visibility of the image displayed in the transmissive region 51b The difference between the appearance of the image displayed in the transmission area 51b and the appearance of the image displayed in the non-transmission area 51c is alleviated, and the appearance of the two images is not different. It can be displayed on.

  In the present embodiment, of the images displayed in the display area 51a, the lightness of the image corresponding to the transmissive area 51b is set higher than the lightness of the image corresponding to the non-transmissive area 51c, and displayed in the display area 51a. By performing control to set the density of the color of the image corresponding to the transmission area 51b in the image higher than the density of the color of the image corresponding to the non-transmission area 51c, the transmission area of the image displayed on the display area 51a Although the image corresponding to 51b is displayed more emphatically than the image corresponding to non-transmission area 51c, the brightness of the image corresponding to non-transmission area 51c among the images to be displayed in display area 51a is the transmission area It is set lower than the lightness of the image corresponding to 51b, and the color of the image corresponding to the non-transmissive region 51c among the images displayed in the display region 51a. By setting the degree to be lower than the color density of the image corresponding to the transmissive region 51b, the image corresponding to the transmissive region 51b among the images displayed on the display region 51a corresponds to the non-transmissive region 51c. Even in the configuration in which the image is displayed more emphatically than the image, the visibility of the image displayed in the transmissive region 51b can be prevented from being reduced compared to the visibility of the image displayed in the non-transmissive region 51c.

  Further, in the present embodiment, among the images displayed in the display area 51a, the lightness of the image corresponding to the transparent area 51b is set to be higher than the lightness of the image corresponding to the non-transparent area 51c. In the image to be displayed, the color density of the image corresponding to the transmission area 51b is set to be higher than the color density of the image corresponding to the non-transmission area 51c, and the image displayed in the transmission area 51b It is preferable that the visibility of the image can be effectively prevented from being reduced as compared with the visibility of the image displayed in the non-transmissive region 51c, but even if only one of the settings is performed, the display in the transmissive region 51b is performed. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the displayed image from being reduced as compared with the visibility of the image displayed in the non-transmissive region 51c.

  Further, in the present embodiment, among the images to be displayed on the display area 51 a of the liquid crystal display 51 by the sub control unit 91, the image corresponding to the transmission area 51 b corresponds to the non-transmission area 51 c. The configuration is such that control is performed to set the display to emphasize and display more than the image, but, for example, by forming the edge of the light guide plate so that the irradiation of the transmission region 51b becomes stronger than the irradiation of the non-transmission region 51c, Of the images displayed in the display area 51a, an image corresponding to the transmissive area 51b may be displayed more emphatically than an image corresponding to the non-transmissive area 51c. Even in such a configuration, the transmissive area may be displayed. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the image displayed on the screen 51b from being reduced as compared to the visibility of the image displayed on the non-transmissive area 51c.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 is applied as a display device disposed on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and capable of transmitting the display modes of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. A display device for displaying an image by changing an amount of light emission of a light emitting element disposed, light being incident on a light guide plate having transparency that incident light is refracted by an edge formed on the light guide plate Even if a display device for displaying an image by using it may be applied, even when these display devices are applied, an image corresponding to the transmissive region among the images to be displayed in the display region is an image corresponding to the non-transmissive region 51c. The configuration in which the image is displayed more emphatically can prevent the visibility of the image displayed in the transmissive region from being lower than the visibility of the image displayed in the non-transmissive region 51c. .

  In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 is applied as a display device which is disposed on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and can transmit the display modes of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. A display device for displaying an image by changing an amount of light emission of a light emitting element disposed, light being incident on a light guide plate having transparency that incident light is refracted by an edge formed on the light guide plate A display device that displays an image using it may be applied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 disposed on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the transmission area 51b is formed only in the area corresponding to the see-through window 3. All of the display areas of the display devices disposed on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R may be configured as transmission areas.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and any changes or additions may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. It goes without saying that it is included.

[Other modifications]
In the embodiment described above, the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which the number of bets is set using medals and credits as gaming value, but the number of bets is set using gaming balls as gaming value The present invention may be applied to a slot machine or a full credit slot machine in which the number of bets is set using only credits as gaming value. When using game balls as game value, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, and when setting 3 as the number of bets in the embodiment, 15 game balls are used. It corresponds to what sets a bet number using.

  Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and, for example, can use a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls together. It may be That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, and by the occurrence of a prize, a plurality of types of gaming such as medals and gaming balls A slot machine that can pay out any value may be applied.

  Although the slot machine for paying out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize has been described as the present embodiment, the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid out for the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize. Alternatively, an enclosed type slot machine may be adopted which adds the game points (scores) without. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the base is common and only the base or the base and the drum are called game machines.

  In the present embodiment, “proportion (proportion, probability)” is exemplified, but “proportion (proportion, probability)” is not limited to this, and for example, 0 among values within the range of 0% to 100%. It may be a value including%, a value including 100%, or a value excluding 0% and 100%.

  The setting change state is shifted under the condition of "power ON" + "ON of setting key switch 37". Here, the setting change state is a state in which the setting value can be changed by the reset / setting switch 38. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and transition to the setting change state may be made on condition of “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door open detection” as a condition. This makes it possible to prevent an unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door is not opened. In addition, once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / close state of the front door until the end condition (the setting key switch is turned off after setting value determination) for ending the setting change state is satisfied. You may do it. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not ended, so it is possible to prevent the trouble of causing transition to the setting change state again.

  Further, the setting confirmation state is shifted on the condition that “setting key switch 37 is ON” in a state where the bet number is not set. Here, the setting confirmation state is a state in which the setting value can be confirmed by displaying the setting value read from the RAM 41 b on the setting value display 24 on the setting value display 24. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be made to shift to the setting confirmation state under the condition of “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection”. Here, this can prevent an incorrect setting confirmation in a state where the front door is not opened. In addition, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / close state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch OFF operation) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. It is also good. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not ended, so it is possible to prevent the trouble of causing transition to the setting confirmation state again.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAX BET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 91 sub control unit.

Claims (1)

A plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying plural types of identification information that can be identified by each,
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and winning can be generated according to the display result combination which is a combination of the display results of a plurality of variable display units. In a good slot machine,
Game control means for transmitting a control command according to the progress of the game;
Effect control means for controlling an effect based on the control command;
A means operated to derive a display result combination, comprising: a plurality of derivation operation means corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display portions;
The plurality of variable display units include a plurality of areas,
The plurality of areas include a first area corresponding to a winning determination position to be determined for winning and a second area corresponding to a position different from the winning determination position,
The game control means
Predetermining means for determining display result combinations that allow derivation;
Derivation control means for performing control of causing a display result combination to be derived according to the determination result of the predetermination means and the operation on the plurality of derivation operation means,
It is possible to transmit a start operation control command that can identify that an operation related to the start of a game has been detected, and a derived control command that can identify that a display result combination has been derived,
The derivation control means
When the determination result of the predetermination means is a predetermined determination result, control is performed to derive a predetermined display result combination when the plurality of derivation operation means are operated in a predetermined operation order corresponding to the predetermined determination result, Performing control to derive a display result combination different from the predetermined display result combination when the plurality of derivation operation means are operated in an operation order different from the predetermined operation order;
When the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific determination result, when the specific derivation operation means of the plurality of derivation operation means is operated at a specific timing, a display forming a winning display result combination in which a winning occurs Performing control to cause the variable display unit corresponding to the specific derivation operation means to derive the result;
The effect control means is
A first effect means capable of executing a first effect for reducing the visibility of the plurality of areas when the derivation control command is received ;
And notification means for notifying specific information capable of specifying the predetermined operation order when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the predetermined determination result ,
The first effect means ends the first effect when the start operation control command is received during the execution of the first effect,
After the first effect is finished, the visibility of all the areas of the plurality of variable display portions is not reduced.
In the first case where the determination result of the pre-determination means is the predetermined determination result, the effect control means is the first case where the specific information is notified, and the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific determination result A means for executing a second effect for reducing the visibility of any one of the plurality of areas only in the first case among the two cases, wherein all of the plurality of variable display portions In any one of the first state in which the variable display is performed and the second state in which the display result of at least one of the plurality of variable display portions is derived and the other variable display displays the variable. also, further comprising a second presentation means for performing a pre-Symbol second effect,
When the second effect is being executed,
Different from the area where the visibility is reduced in the first situation and the area where the visibility is reduced in the second situation,
A slot machine in which the visibility of the first area is not reduced in any of the first situation and the second situation.

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