JP2016016164A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of executing a specific performance without impairing game progress.SOLUTION: During a freeze, an invalid area visibility deterioration performance for deteriorating visibility of an invalid area can be executed by displaying a performance image 200 in the invalid area. When a freeze is completed by lever ON and the next game is started, the invalid area visibility deterioration performance is completed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 28

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, 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 winning according to the display result.

  Generally, a slot machine has a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of identification information is drawn as identification information on the outer periphery, and first, a bet number is set by a player's BET operation, When the start operation is performed in a state where a predetermined bet number is set, the rotation of the reel is started, and the rotation is stopped by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. A combination of predetermined winning identification information (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter a combination of identification information) is used on an effective line passing through a visual recognition area where the reels can be visually recognized when rotation of all reels is stopped. (Also referred to as)) will be awarded. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  In this type of slot machine, there is one that improves the interest of the game by performing a specific effect that lowers the visibility of the reel (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Some slot machines can execute freeze control for delaying the progress of the game by delaying the timing for enabling the operation for advancing the game for a predetermined period.

JP 2008-161316 A

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, the timing for ending the specific effect is not taken into consideration. For this reason, if the specific effect is executed during the freeze control, the specific effect may continue to be executed until after the freeze control is finished and the game can be advanced. . As a result, the visibility of the reels in the game after the freeze control is ended, and the progress of the game may be hindered even though the freeze control is ended.

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

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in the slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result,
Delay control means (main control unit 41) capable of executing delay control (freeze) for delaying the progress of the game over a delay period;
When the delay control is executed, a specific effect that reduces the visibility of the variable display unit than when the delay control is not executed (the effect image is displayed in the invalid area during the freeze as shown in FIG. 28). A specific effect execution means capable of executing an invalid area visibility reduction effect that displays 200),
The specific effect executing means ends the specific effect when the delay control ends during execution of the specific effect (as shown in FIG. 28 (d), when the freeze ends, display of the effect image 200). Exit).

  According to such a configuration, since the specific effect is ended when the delay control is ended, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the variable display unit from being lowered when the delay control is ended.

  The “specific effect executing means” may be any means that reduces the visibility of the variable display section. For example, an image is displayed in a display area arranged on the front side of the variable display section, or the variable display section Means for changing the visibility of the variable display unit by moving a movable object to the front side, visual recognition of the variable display unit by changing the light emission mode when irradiating light from the back side of the variable display unit It may be a means for changing sex.

(2) In the slot machine according to (1) above,
A game control means (main control unit 41) that includes the delay control means and transmits a control command in accordance with the progress of the game;
An effect control means (sub-control unit 91) that includes the specific effect execution means and controls the effect based on the control command,
The game control means can transmit an end control command (freeze end command) that can specify the end of the delay control,
The specific effect execution means determines the end of the delay control based on the end control command (as shown in FIG. 28 (d)), the sub-control unit 91 receives the effect image when receiving the freeze end command. 200 is terminated).

  According to such a configuration, the game control means can end the specific effect based on transmitting the end control command.

(3) In the slot machine according to (2) above,
The game control means (main control unit 41) can transmit an execution control command (internal winning command) capable of specifying detection of an operation (lever-on operation) for executing the delay control,
The end control command is a command that can specify detection of an operation (lever-on operation) for ending the delay control,
The specific effect execution means determines execution of the delay control based on the execution control command.

  According to such a configuration, the delay control and the specific effect can be executed by an operation for executing the delay control, and the delay control and the specific effect can be ended by an operation for ending the delay control.

(4) In the slot machine according to (1) above,
A game control means (main control unit 41) that includes the delay control means and transmits a control command in accordance with the progress of the game;
An effect control means (sub-control unit 91) that includes the specific effect execution means and controls the effect based on the control command,
The delay control means can execute any one of a plurality of types of delay control having different delay periods (first freeze executed for 5 seconds and 10 seconds as shown in [Freeze] in the modification). One of the second freezes performed can be performed),
The game control means includes a delay control command that can specify a delay period of the delay control to be executed (a freeze is executed and a freeze start command that can specify a type (execution period) of the freeze to be executed). Send
The specific effect execution means executes the specific effect for a delay period specified from the delay control command (for example, when the first freeze is executed, the invalid region visibility reduction effect is executed for 5 seconds. ).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a specific effect corresponding to each of a plurality of types of delay control, and delay control can be performed without transmitting a command indicating that the delay control has ended from the game control means to the effect control means. When is finished, the specific performance can also be ended.

(5) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
Start operation means (start switch 7) operated when starting variable display of the variable display section;
Display state control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the display state of the variable display unit,
The display state control means includes
When the start operation means is operated, a temporary display result (temporary display result of black 7 as shown in FIG. 28) is temporarily displayed during the delay period (freezing) and the temporary display result is temporarily derived. Derivation control means;
Normal derivation control means for deriving a display result by performing a variable display of identification information when the start operation means is operated at a time other than a delay period (during non-freezing),
The slot machine is
Promotion effect for executing a promotion effect (an operation request effect as shown in FIG. 28C) that prompts the operation of the start operation means when a temporary display result (temporary display result of black 7 matching) is temporarily derived. Execution means;
When the temporary display result is provisionally derived, the operation of the start operation means (lever on operation) is performed to end the delay period (as shown in FIG. 28 (d), when the lever on operation is performed, And a delay period ending means for ending the freeze)
The normal derivation control means starts the change display of the identification information when the delay period is ended by the delay period end means (as shown in FIG. 28 (d), when the lever-on operation is performed, the normal game is played). Return).

  According to such a configuration, when the start operation means is operated, the identification information is displayed in a variable manner during the delay period to temporarily derive the temporary display result, and when the temporary display result is temporarily derived, the start is started. When the operation means is operated, the variation display of the identification information is started at the end of the delay period. Therefore, the variation display of the identification information after the end of the delay period is started in the same flow as a normal game in which the delay period is not set. This makes it possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the game and being confused.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part 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. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a production prohibited area A. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a production prohibited area B. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a production prohibited area C. It is a figure for demonstrating the group of effect image groups. It is a figure for demonstrating the control pattern table (watermelon navigation effect pattern) used for effect control. It is a figure for demonstrating the control pattern table (bell lip navigation effect pattern) used for effect control. It is a figure for demonstrating the control pattern table (replay navigation effect pattern) used for effect control. It is a figure for demonstrating the control pattern table (BAR navigation effect pattern) used for effect control. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the effect control process at the time of rotation. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the production | presentation control process at the time of a stop. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of an effect in the case where a general winning combination suggestion effect is performed, and an effect image. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the effect in freezing, and an effect image. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of an effect in the case where the winning of an unmissable unmissable is notified, and an effect image. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of an effect in the case where a navigation effect is performed, and an effect image. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of a pay line. It is a figure for demonstrating the production image in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the production image in a modification.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

[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 having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on 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 transmissive area 51 b corresponds to the see-through window 3. Accordingly, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the transparent window 3 through the transmission area 51b of the display area 51a. 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) becomes visible. The non-transmissive region 51c is a region that is different from the transmissive region 51b and is not transmitted.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L to 2R, a plurality of types 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. Moreover, although the variable display part has shown the example comprised by the physical reel, you may be comprised by image display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display.

  At the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided, and at the lower part of the front door 1b, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out and speakers 53, 54 are provided.

  Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the credit range stored as the gaming value (the number of medals) owned by the player. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when the game is performed, the settlement switch 10 that is operated when the credit and the set bet number are settled and returned, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the reels 2L to 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the like that are operated when stopping the rotation are provided. Hereinafter, the operation on 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 notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a medal payout number and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for informing the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for informing that the medal can be inserted, start valid LED18 for informing that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, start switch Waiting LED 19 for notifying that the weight is in a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, after the replay winning Replay to inform you that you are in a replay game LED20 is provided in.

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

  The effective line is a line for determining whether the symbol combination displayed on the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one effective line LN is provided will be described. However, 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 line is aligned with the active line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined to be winning, but when a combination of specific winning symbols (so-called disparity) is aligned on the effective line LN, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a predetermined symbol. By aligning the combinations (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that the combinations of symbols constituting a specific winning combination are aligned on the active line 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 display the symbols variably, 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 as display results on the upper, middle, and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. When a combination of winning symbols stops on the active line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the winning and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50) In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration example 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 for detecting a reference position, corresponding to each of the reels 2L to 2R. The hopper unit 34 includes a hopper tank 34a that stores inserted medals, a hopper motor 34b that pays out stored medals from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c that detects payout medals, and the like. On the front of the power supply box 100, it functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error. In the setting change state, a winning probability (payout rate) of internal lottery Is provided with a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value (for example, 1 to 6, 6 has the highest payout rate) and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off ing.

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, a set value display 24 that displays the set value while the set value is being changed or checked, and the flow path of the inserted medal is on either the hopper tank 34a side or the medal payout exit 9 side. A medal selector 29 having a flow path switching solenoid 30 for selective switching and an insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side is provided.

  In addition, a control board is provided inside the housing 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 91 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power supply for the electrical components A power supply board 101 for generating a signal and an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside are provided.

  The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and notifies means (game control in FIG. 4). Display devices such as the example on the left side of the substrate 40 are driven and controlled. Further, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L to 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L to 33R.

  A circuit configuration (illustrated in the game control board 40 in FIG. 4) such as the main control unit 41 is mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. 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 (illustrated 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 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on 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. A hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

  FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. The name column indicates the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols in which the winning combination becomes a winning. In addition, in the symbol combination column aligned with the invalid line, a symbol combination that is easy to be recognized by the player is a combination of symbols that stop on the invalid line when the winning symbol combination stops on the valid line. Yes. In the payout number column, values (medal payout, replay grant) given at the time of winning are shown. In addition, the gaming state column in FIG. 6 shows the gaming state to be transferred when winning. “/” Indicates “or”. For example, for the fall replay of FIG. 6, the symbol combination is “Bell-Replay-Bell”, which is controlled by RT1 at the time of winning, and the value given is a replay grant.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of the transition outcome. For the transition, left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 are elected, the reels other than the reels that are the winning criteria for the middle bell are the first stop, and the top bell that is elected is dropped In this case, the result is aligned with the effective line LN. When the transition point stops on the active line LN during RT0, 2, 3, the process proceeds to RT1.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the end condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied among RT0 to RT3 that are replayed with a predetermined winning probability (refer to the numerical value in the re-gamer column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9). Until one of the corresponding RTs is controlled (see the winning combination or the outcome shown along the arrow in FIG. 8, refer to 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 RT type (circles in the lower diagram of FIG. 9 indicate replays to be drawn).

  FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery object combinations that are read as lottery object combinations for each gaming state. The lottery target role column indicates the name, and the game status column indicates that the lottery target role is subject to lottery for each RT type, and the winning probability is indicated by the numerical value under the circle. The number of judgment values involved is indicated. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination in 360/65536 in any state of RT to RT3.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating combinations of winning combinations included in a lottery target combination. For example, the weak cherry is the lower cherry. The weak watermelon includes a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, and a middle watermelon. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it means that the right-down watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon are won.

  In addition, a role that can be won (not missed) regardless of the operation mode (operating procedure and operation timing) of the stop switch is referred to as “no missing role”. For example, bells or normal replays are used as the missing role in this embodiment. On the other hand, a winning combination that may not be awarded due to the operation mode of the stop switch even though it is elected is referred to as “missing missing role”. The missing roles in this embodiment are navigation target roles (push order lip shown in FIG. 13 and push order bells shown in FIG. 14), and for example, a leading role (weak watermelon or strong watermelon).

  13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. When a winning operation is performed in the pressing order shown in the pressing order column for each selected lottery object, the reel control is performed so that the winning symbol combination shown in the symbol combination to the right stops on the active line LN. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the pressing order is left middle right, and the normal replay is derived when the pressing order is other than left middle right. Also, for example, when the left bell is elected, if the pushing order is the first left stop, the lower right bell is derived, and if the pushing order is other than the first left stop, the upper bell or the transition start Is derived.

  In the narrow sense, “game” in the slot machine 1 refers to a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped. Since the medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense.

  The main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, a BET process for setting a bet amount and performing a credit settlement / a bet settlement is performed. When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the bet amount, an internal lottery process for determining whether or not winning is allowed (internal lottery) is performed by random lottery (see FIG. 10 to FIG. 12, etc.). When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, after a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of reel rotation in the previous game, after the reels 2L to 2R start to rotate, the stop switches 8L to 8R are activated. And the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 13 and 14).

  When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the active line (see FIGS. 5 to 7 and the like). . When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added in accordance with the occurrence of a winning, and the gaming state is shifted in accordance with the symbol combination on the active line (see FIGS. 8 and 9). Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

  Further, the main control unit 41 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 execution of the game control process. Freezing is executed when the lever is turned on. The delay condition of the present embodiment is a condition that is satisfied by winning the middle cherry. Hereinafter, the decision to generate a freeze is also referred to as “freeze win”. Further, the delay condition may be other conditions, for example, established by winning or winning another predetermined winning combination or the number of digested games reaching the predetermined number of games. Also good. The target to be delayed may be, for example, the timing at which the betting number can be set, the timing at which the reel rotation for the game progress is started, the timing at which the stop switch for the game progress is activated, or the like.

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

  The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process for lottering whether or not to control to assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) when a predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied. The AT lottery condition of the present embodiment is a condition that is established by winning one of weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, and middle cherry. When the AT is determined to be controlled and the AT is won, an AT notification process for notifying the player of the AT winning is performed when a predetermined AT winning notification opportunity is established, and then an AT control process for controlling the AT is performed. . In the AT lottery process of the present embodiment, whether or not to provide navigation stock is determined, and the number of navigation stocks is determined in the case of granting, and in the AT control process, the AT is controlled according to the number of navigation stocks that are assigned. One Navistock can be controlled by the AT until, for example, 50 games are consumed. In the AT notification process, the navigation stock is notified of the winning of the AT or the navigation stock given by the winning of the AT. In addition, in the order of middle cherries, strong cherries, strong watermelons, weak cherries, and weak watermelons, the AT winning probability is set high, and the average number of navi stocks given is set high, and the degree of advantage for the player increases. . In the present embodiment, the AT winning probabilities of the middle cherries, strong cherries, strong watermelons, weak cherries, and weak watermelons are 80%, 60%, 50%, 40%, and 20%, respectively, and the average number of Navi stocks to be given is , 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 respectively.

  In addition, the freeze is executed when the middle cherries that can be won by AT are won. Therefore, by performing the freeze, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation for winning the AT.

  During the AT, the sub-control unit 91, when receiving a command transmitted when, for example, a predetermined lottery role shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 is won by an internal lottery process, an advantageous combination of symbols for the player is activated. A navigation effect capable of specifying an operation procedure (push order) for stopping on the LN is executed. For this reason, a player becomes advantageous by being controlled by AT. Advantageous symbol combinations are, for example, promotion replay when winning replays GR1-6, normal replaying when winning replays GR11-13, special replaying when winning replays GR21-23, winning left bell 1 to right bell 4 Sometimes referred to as a right-down bell or middle bell.

[Indicator design]
In the present embodiment, as a winning combination, as shown in FIG. 15, a winning combination is achieved when a predetermined combination of symbols (“Bell-Watermelon-Black 7” in FIG. 15) is arranged on the active line LN. In addition, when a combination of symbols (in FIG. 15, "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon") is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when a predetermined symbol combination is prepared, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is obtained. It includes an index symbol combination that makes it appear as if it has been won by a combination of symbols. In the following, a combination of symbols that is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when winning an index symbol combination is referred to as an index symbol combination, and a symbol constituting an index symbol combination is referred to as an index symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is aligned to the invalid line LM3 when winning, and the “bell-bell-bell” combination is aligned to the invalid line LM1 when winning. Bells 1-8, “Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “White 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” combination at the time of winning the prize will be aligned to the invalid line LM3, The upper watermelon in which the combination of “black 7-watermelon-watermelon”, “white 7-watermelon-watermelon”, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned with the invalid line LM1 corresponds to the indicator symbol combination.

  Further, in this embodiment, the bell-bell-bell combination in which the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned with the invalid line LM4 at the time of winning, and “replay-replay-watermelon / replay / plum / cherry / net 7 / white 7” at the time of winning. ”,“ Plum-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7 ”will be aligned to the invalid line LM2, lower replay,“ Replay-Replay-Replay ”,“ Replay-Replay- ” “Plum”, “Plum-Replay-Replay”, “Plum-Replay-Plum” combination that falls on the invalid line LM4, “Replay-Replay-Bell”, “Plum-Replay-Bell” Promotion Replay 2 where the combination is aligned with 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— A special replay in which the combination of “black BAR” is aligned with the invalid line LM4 corresponds to the index symbol combination.

  Among these index symbol combinations, right-down bells, upper bells 1 to 8, right-down watermelons, upper watermelons, and bell replays are combinations in which all the combinations of symbols that serve as indexes are composed of the same index symbols (for example, , “Bell-bell-bell”, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”). In addition, the lower stage replay, the fall replay, and the special replay are combinations in which all of the combinations of symbols serving as the indexes are composed of the same index symbols or similar index symbols (for example, “replay / plum-replay-replay / "Plum", "Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR").

  In the present embodiment, the winning combination includes a specific combination that wins when a combination of symbols serving as an index aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is aligned with the effective line LN.

  In the present embodiment, the middle stage bell where “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on the effective line LN, and the middle stage watermelon which is awarded by having “black 7 / white 7 / watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” aligned on the effective line LN, the effective line LN. The normal replay in which “Replay / Plum-Replay-Replay / Plum” is arranged at the same time, and the promoted Replay 1 in which “Replay / Plum-Replay-Bell” is arranged in the active line LN correspond to the specific combination.

  Among these specific combinations, the upper bells 1 to 8 as the index symbol combinations corresponding to the middle bell, and the right lowering bell are small roles accompanied by the provision of eight medals, and as the index symbol combinations corresponding to the middle watermelon. Both the lower right watermelon and the upper watermelon are small roles with 5 medals, and both lower and falling replays as index symbols corresponding to normal replays are replays with replays. The promotion replay 2 as the index symbol combination corresponding to the promotion replay 1 is a replaying role accompanied by a replaying role. That is, the specific combination is a value (in the number of medals or the number of medals) in the game in which the combination of symbols constituting the specific combination is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. It includes a role that gives the same value as replay etc.).

[Control contents of production]
Next, the contents of the effect control performed by the sub-control unit 91 of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 can display various effect images on the display area 51a in the liquid crystal display 51 arranged on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. Yes, after the game is over, during the period from when the next game starts until the reel stop operation becomes valid, images can be displayed in both the transmissive area 51b and the non-transmissive area 51c of the display area 51a. 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 reel stop operation becomes valid, until all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop, as shown in FIG. 17, the effective line LN in the transmissive area 51b. An image is not displayed in the effect prohibited area A that overlaps with the non-transparent area 51c and the transmissive area 51b, and an image can be displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a general combination winning suggestion effect that suggests a possibility that a small combination other than a bell or a push order bell or a general combination that is a re-playing combination has been won.

  The general role winning suggestion effect is that the general role can be won by displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 an image indicating the winning general role at the start of the game, at the first stop, at the second stop, or at the third stop. It is a production that suggests the type of general role that is highly likely to be won and won.

  For example, when winning a strong watermelon or a weak watermelon, that is, in a situation where there is a possibility that a combination of “black 7 / white 7 / watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” may be arranged in the active line LN or the invalid lines LM1, LM3 By displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 a design image of “watermelon”, a green image reminiscent of “watermelon”, etc. as an effect, “Black 7 / White 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon” is displayed on the active line LN or the invalid lines LM1, LM3. -It is suggested that the combination of “watermelon” is available.

  Further, in the case of winning the bell replay, that is, in a situation where there is a possibility that the combination of “bell-bell-bell” may be arranged on the invalid line LM4, the symbol image “bell” of “bell” is recalled as a general role winning suggestion effect. By displaying a yellow image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51, it is suggested that the “bell-bell-bell” combination may be aligned on the invalid line LM4.

  In addition, when the normal replay, replay GR1 to 6, replay GR11 to 13, and replay GR21 to 23 are won, that is, the combination of “replay / plum-replay-replay / plum” can be arranged in the active line LN or the invalid line LM2, LM4. In a situation where there is a characteristic, by displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 a symbol image of “Replay (Plum)”, a blue image reminiscent of “Replay (Plum)”, etc. It is suggested that the invalid lines LM2 and LM4 may have a combination of “replay / plum-replay-replay / plum”.

  In addition, when a special replay is won, that is, in a situation where there is a possibility that a combination of “black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR” may be arranged on the invalid line LM4, By displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 a symbol image of “BAR”, a black image reminiscent of “BAR”, etc., “black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR” is displayed on the invalid line LM4. This suggests the possibility of a combination of

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91, after the start of the game, after the reel stop operation becomes valid, until all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, as shown in FIG. In addition, an image is not displayed in the effect prohibited area A that overlaps the effective line LN in the transmissive area 51b, and an image can be displayed in an area other than the effect prohibited area A in the non-transmissive area 51c and the transmissive area 51b. Further, the index symbol constituting the symbol combination serving as the index symbol combination stops in the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, the index symbol becomes the invalid line LM1. As shown in FIG. 18, the transmission region of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed when the general combination winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the general combination including the index symbol combination that can be aligned with LM4 is won is performed. 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 production prohibited area B differs depending on the reel stop status and the stop position of the indicator symbol. For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the index symbol is stopped at the upper stage of the left reel and the middle reel and the right reel are fluctuating, the left reel whose index symbol is stopped in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the upper stage is an effect prohibited area B in which no image is displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel and the upper stage of the middle reel and the right reel fluctuates, the left of the index symbol stopped at the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the upper stage of the reel and the upper stage of the middle reel is an effect prohibited area B in which no image is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18C, when the index symbols stop at the upper stage of the left reel and the upper stage of the right reel, and the middle reel is fluctuating, the left of the index symbol stopped at the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the upper stage of the reel and the upper stage of the right reel is an effect prohibited area B in which no image is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18D, when the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel and the middle stage of the middle reel and the right reel fluctuates, the left of the index symbol stopped at the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the upper stage of the reel and the middle stage of the middle reel is an effect prohibited area B where no image is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 18E, when the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel and the lower stage of the right reel, and the middle reel fluctuates, the left of 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 an effect prohibited area B in which no image is displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18 (f), when the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel and the middle reel and the right reel are fluctuating, the left reel where the index symbol is stopped in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the lower stage is an effect prohibited area B in which no image is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (g), when the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel and the middle stage of the middle reel, and the right reel fluctuates, the left of the index symbol stopped at the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the lower stage of the reel and the middle stage of the middle reel is an effect prohibited area B where no image is displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18 (h), when the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel and the upper stage of the right reel and the middle reel fluctuates, the left of the index symbol stopped in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the lower stage of the reel and the upper stage of the right reel is an effect prohibited area B in which no image is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18 (i), when the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel and the lower stage of the middle reel and the right reel fluctuates, the left of the index symbol stopped at the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the lower stage of the reel and the lower stage of the middle reel is an effect prohibited area B in which no image is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18 (j), when the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel and the lower stage of the right reel and the middle reel fluctuates, the left of the index symbol stopped in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the lower stage of the reel and the lower stage of the right reel is an effect prohibited area B where no image is displayed.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 stops the index symbols constituting the combination of symbols serving as the index symbol combination in the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, When a specific effect is being executed, as shown in FIG. 19, among the areas through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of other reels pass in the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, the general winning selection suggestion for the stopped reels An image is not displayed in the effect prohibition area C that overlaps the area through which the same invalid line as the index symbol suggested by the effect passes. Here, for a specific performance, a general role winning suggestion effect suggesting the possibility that a general role including an index symbol role in which the index symbol can be aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is won, and no missing role (this implementation In the form, there is included a non-overrunning winning notification effect for notifying that a bell or normal replay is won, and a navigation effect for notifying the stop order of reels corresponding to a navigation target role such as a push order bell.

  The production prohibited area C differs depending on the reel stop status and the stop position of the indicator 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. Areas overlapping the upper stage of the middle reel, the upper stage and the lower stage of the right reel through which the invalid lines LM1 and LM3 through which the index symbols can be aligned by the operation become an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 19B, when the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel and the upper stage of the middle reel and the right reel fluctuates, the index is performed by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the upper stage of the right reel through which the invalid line LM1 through which the symbols can be aligned is an effect prohibition area C in which no image is displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 19C, when the index symbols stop at the upper stage of the left reel and the upper stage of the right reel and the middle reel fluctuates, the index is performed by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. An area that overlaps the upper stage of the middle reel through which the invalid line LM1 through which the symbols can be aligned is an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 19D, when the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel and the middle stage of the middle reel and the right reel is fluctuating, the index is performed by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. An area overlapping the lower stage of the right reel through which the invalid line LM3 through which the symbols can be aligned is an effect prohibition area C in which no image is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (e), when the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel and the lower stage of the right reel, and the middle reel is changing, the index is performed by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. An area that overlaps the middle stage of the middle reel through which the invalid line LM3 through which symbols can be aligned is an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (f), when the indicator symbol stops at the lower 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 that overlaps the lower stage of the middle reel through which the invalid lines LM2 and LM4 through which the index symbols can be aligned by the operation, and the upper stage and the lower stage of the right reel is an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 19G, when the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel and the middle stage of the middle reel and the right reel changes, the index is performed by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. An area that overlaps the upper stage of the right reel through which the invalid line LM4 along which the symbols can be aligned is an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 19 (h), when the index symbols stop at the lower stage of the left reel and the upper stage of the right reel, and the middle reel is fluctuating, the index is performed by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. An area that overlaps the middle stage of the middle reel through which the invalid line LM4 through which the symbols can be aligned is an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 19 (i), when the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel and the lower stage of the middle reel and the right reel is fluctuating, the index is performed by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. An area that overlaps the lower stage of the right reel through which the invalid line LM2 through which the symbols can be aligned is an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (j), when the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel and the lower stage of the right reel and the middle reel is changing, the index is performed by the third stop operation in the transmission area 51b. An area that overlaps the middle stage of the middle reel through which the invalid line LM2 through which the symbols can be aligned is an effect prohibited area C in which no image is displayed.

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

  As shown in FIG. 20 (a), in the first group, an effect prohibited area is not set, and an effect image group in which an image may be displayed over the entire transmission area 51b and non-transmission area 51c belongs. The effect image group belonging to the first group is a period before the reel stop operation becomes effective after the start of the next game after the game ends, that is, when the effect image is displayed in the transmissive area 51b. It is an image group used when there is no possibility of hindering visual recognition of a reel that is changing.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (b), in the second group, an effect prohibition area is set over the entire transmission area 51b, and an effect image in which an image may be displayed in the non-transmission area 51c of the display area 51a. A group belongs. The effect image group that belongs to the second group is an image group that is used when all reels are changing and neither of the unreasonable winning notification effect nor the navigation effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (c), in the third group, an area overlapping the middle stage of the left reel, the middle stage of the middle reel, and the middle stage of the right reel in the transmissive area 51b, that is, an area overlapping the effective line LN, is an effect prohibited area. The set of effect images in which images are displayed in the non-transparent area 51c and areas other than the area that overlaps the effective line LN in the transmissive area 51b are classified. The effect image group that belongs to the third group is an image group that is used when all reels are changing and an unintentional winning notification effect or a navigation effect is executed. Further, the effect image group belonging to the third group is an image group used even when the general role winning suggestion effect is not executed after the reel stop operation becomes effective.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (d), in the fourth group, in the transmissive area 51b, areas overlapping the upper middle stage of the left reel, the upper middle stage of the middle reel, and the upper middle stage of the right reel, that is, the effective line LN and the invalid line LM1. An area that overlaps with LM3 is set as an effect prohibition area, and an image in which an image may be displayed in the non-transparent area 51c and an area other than the area that overlaps the active line LN and the invalid lines LM1 and LM3 in the transmissive area 51b. Image groups are classified. In the effect image group belonging to the fourth group, when the index symbol is stopped at the upper stage of the left reel in the first stop and the missed bonus unification notification effect or the navigation effect is executed, or the general role selection suggestion effect is executed. This is a group of images that may be used when it is suggested that there is a possibility that the index symbol is aligned with either the invalid line LM1 or LM3.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (e), in the fifth group, in the transmissive area 51b, areas that overlap the upper middle stage of the left reel, the upper middle stage of the middle reel, and the upper middle stage of the right reel, that is, the effective line LN and the invalid line LM1. The overlapping area is set as an effect prohibited area, and the effect image group in which images are displayed in the non-transparent area 51c and the area other than the area overlapping the active line LN and the invalid line LM1 in the transmissive area 51b is classified. The In the effect image group belonging to the fifth group, the indicator symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel at the first stop, and the indicator symbol stops at the upper stage of the middle reel or the right reel at the second stop, and the missed winning notification is missed. This is a group of images that may be used when an effect or a navigation effect is executed, or when a general role suggestion effect is executed, and it is suggested that there is a possibility that index symbols are aligned with the invalid line LM1.

  As shown in FIG. 20F, in the sixth group, in the transparent area 51b, the upper and middle stages of the left reel, the middle stage of the middle reel, and the middle and lower stages of the right reel overlap, that is, the valid line LN and the invalid line LM3. An area is set as an effect prohibited area, and an effect image group in which an image is displayed in the non-transparent area 51c and an area other than the area that overlaps the effective line LN and the invalid line LM3 in the transmissive area 51b is classified. . In the group of effect images belonging to the sixth group, the index symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel at the first stop, and the index symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel or the lower stage of the right reel at the second stop, and is lost. This is a group of images that may be used when a winning notification effect or a navigation effect is executed, or when a general role winning suggestion effect is executed, and it is suggested that there is a possibility that index symbols are aligned on the invalid line LM3.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (g), in the seventh group, in the transparent area 51b, areas overlapping the middle and lower tiers of the left reel, the middle and lower tiers of the middle reel, and the upper and middle and lower tiers of the right reel, that is, the valid line LN and invalid line LM2. An area that overlaps with LM4 is set as an effect prohibition area, and an image in which an image may be displayed in the non-transparent area 51c and an area other than the area that overlaps the active line LN and the invalid lines LM2 and LM4 in the transmissive area 51b. Image groups are classified. In the effect image group belonging to the seventh group, when the index symbol is stopped at the lower stage of the left reel in the first stop and the losing unrecognized winning notification effect or the navigation effect is executed, or the general winning effect suggestion effect is executed. This is a group of images that may be used when it is suggested that there is a possibility that index symbols are aligned with the invalid line LM2 or LM4.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (h), in the eighth group, in the transmissive area 51b, the areas overlapping the middle and lower tiers of the left reel, the middle and lower tiers of the middle reel, and the middle and lower tiers of the right reel, that is, the valid line LN and invalid line LM2. The overlapping area is set as an effect prohibited area, and the effect image group in which images are displayed in the non-transparent area 51c and the area other than the area overlapping the active line LN and the invalid line LM2 in the transmissive area 51b is classified. The In the group of effect images belonging to the eighth group, the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel at the first stop, and the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the middle reel or the lower stage of the right reel at the second stop, and is lost. This is a group of images that may be used when a winning notification effect or a navigation effect is executed, or when a general role winning suggestion effect is executed, and it is suggested that there is a possibility that index symbols are aligned on the invalid line LM2.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (i), in the ninth group, in the transmissive area 51b, the overlapping area overlaps the middle and lower tiers of the left reel, the middle stage of the middle reel, and the upper and middle tiers of the right reel, that is, the valid line LN and invalid line LM4. An area is set as an effect prohibited area, and an effect image group in which an image is displayed in the non-transparent area 51c and an area other than the area that overlaps the effective line LN and the invalid line LM4 in the transmissive area 51b is classified. . In the effect image group belonging to the ninth group, the index symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel at the first stop, and the index symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel or the upper stage of the right reel at the second stop, and is lost. This is a group of images that may be used when a winning notification effect or a navigation effect is executed, or when a general role winning suggestion effect is executed, and it is suggested that there is a possibility that index symbols are aligned on the invalid line LM4.

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

[Control pattern table]
As shown in FIGS. 21 to 24, as a control pattern table used when executing a general winning combination suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that an index symbol combination has been won, as shown in FIGS. 21 to 24, a watermelon navigation effect pattern, a bell lip navigation effect pattern, and a replay navigation effect A plurality of patterns and BAR navigation effect patterns are registered. The watermelon navigation effect pattern is a pattern that suggests the possibility that the combination of “black 7 / white 7 / watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned with the effective line LN or the invalid lines LM1, LM3. The bell lip navigation effect pattern is a pattern that suggests the possibility that the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned with the effective line LN or the invalid lines LM3, LM4. The replay navigation effect pattern is a pattern that suggests the possibility that the combination of “replay / plum-replay-replay / plum” is aligned with the active line LN or the invalid lines LM2, LM4. The BAR navigation effect pattern is a pattern that suggests the possibility that the invalid line LM4 has a combination of “black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR”.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 21, in the watermelon navigation effect pattern 1 among the watermelon navigation effect patterns, the effect prohibited area is set over the entire area of the effect image group belonging to the second group, that is, the transparent area 51b, as the image selected at the start of the game. Effect images classified into the grouped effect image groups are registered.

  Further, in the watermelon navigation effect pattern 1, as the image selected when “watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7” stops in the upper left at the time of the first stop, the effect image group belonging to the fourth group, that is, the transmission The effect image classified into the effect image group in which the effect prohibition area is set over the entire area 51b is registered, and “watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7” is stopped in the upper left at the first stop, and The effect image group belonging to the fifth group, that is, the area overlapping with the effective line LN and the invalid line LM1 is set as the effect prohibited area as an image selected when the “watermelon” stops in the middle upper stage or the upper right stage at the second stop. Production images classified into the produced production image group are registered, "Watermelon", "Black 7" or "White 7" stops at the upper left when the first stop, and middle middle or right when the second stop The images selected when “watermelon” stops at the stage are classified into the effect image group belonging to the sixth group, that is, the effect image group in which the area overlapping with the effective line LN and the invalid line LM1 is set as the effect prohibition area. "Watermelon", "Black 7" or "White 7" stops at the upper left when the first left stop, and "Watermelon" stops at either the upper middle or the upper right at the second stop An effect image classified as an effect image group belonging to the fifth group, that is, an effect image group classified as an effect image group in which an area overlapping with the effective line LN is set as an effect prohibition area, is registered as an image to be selected when it is not.

  Also, in the watermelon navigation effect pattern 1, as the image selected when “watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7” stops in the middle left at the time of the first stop, the effect image group belonging to the third group, that is, the valid image The effect image classified into the effect image group in which the area overlapping with the line LN is set as the effect prohibition area is registered, and “watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7” is stopped in the middle left at the first stop, An effect image group belonging to the third group, that is, an effect where the area overlapping the effective line LN is set as an effect prohibited area as an image selected when the “watermelon” is stopped in the middle middle or right middle at the second stop. The effect images classified into the image group are registered, “Watermelon”, “Black 7” or “White 7” stops in the middle left at the first stop, and “Watermelon” in the middle middle or the right middle 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.

  Also, in the watermelon navigation effect pattern 1, the third image is selected as an image that is selected when neither “watermelon”, “black 7”, or “white 7” stops at the upper left or middle left at the first stop. An effect image belonging to the group, that is, an effect image classified as an effect image group in which an area overlapping with the effective line LN is set as an effect prohibited area is registered.

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

  Further, as the image selected when the reels other than the left reel are stopped at the time of the first stop, the effect is prohibited over the entire area of the effect image group belonging to the second group, that is, the transmission area 51b, regardless of the stop position of the stopped reel. The effect images classified into the effect image group in which the area is set, particularly the effect image for notifying that the stop order is a penalty are registered.

  As described above, in the watermelon navigation effect pattern 1, an effect image in which no image is displayed in the transparent area 51b is selected during the period from the start of the game until the reel stop operation becomes valid, and the invalid lines LM1, When “Watermelon” (“Watermelon”, “Black 7” or “White 7” in the case of the left reel) stops in the area through which the LM3 passes, “Watermelon” (“Watermelon” in the case of the left reel, “Black 7”) ”Or“ White 7 ”) of the area that overlaps with the stopped area, and the area through which the other invalid reels LM1 and LM3 pass, the“ watermelon ”of the stopped reel (in the case of the left reel,“ watermelon ”), It is set so that an effect image in which no image is displayed is selected in an area overlapping with an area passing through the same invalid line as “black 7” or “white 7”). In the period from the start of the game to the third stop, an effect image in which no image is displayed is selected in an area that overlaps the area passing through the active line LN. At the third stop, the entire area of the transmissive area 51b and the non-transmissive area 51c is selected. It is set so that an effect image in which an image may be displayed is selected. When the reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop, an effect image (an effect image notifying that the stop order is a penalty) is selected so that no image is displayed over the entire transmission area 51b. Is set.

  Further, in the other watermelon navigation effect patterns, images different from the watermelon navigation effect pattern are registered. However, like the watermelon navigation effect pattern 1, in the period until the reel stop operation becomes effective after the game starts, An effect image in which no image is displayed in 51b is selected, and “watermelon” (“watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7” in the case of the left reel) is provided in an area through which invalid lines LM1 and LM3 of some reels pass. When stopped, the "watermelon" ("watermelon", "black 7" or "white 7" in the case of the left reel) overlaps with the stopped area, and other invalid reels LM1 and LM3 pass through. No image is displayed in the area that overlaps the area where the same invalid line passes as the “watermelon” of the stopped reel (“watermelon”, “black 7” or “white 7” in the case of the left reel). An effect image is set to be selected, and during the period from the start of the game to the third stop time, an effect image in which no image is displayed in an area overlapping the area passing through the active line LN is selected. When the 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 the reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop, the transmissive area It is set so that an effect image in which no image is displayed over the entire area 51b (an effect image notifying that the stop order is a penalty) is selected.

  As for the bell lip navigation effect pattern, the replay navigation effect pattern, and the BAR navigation effect pattern other than the watermelon navigation effect pattern, as shown in FIGS. 22 to 24, according to a predetermined timing during the game (when the game is started, when the reel is stopped, etc.). , Selectable effect images are registered.

[Rotation effect control processing]
Next, the flow of the rotation effect control process executed when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command from the main control unit 41 in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described with reference to FIG. explain. The internal winning command is a command that can specify 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 start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command. In FIG. 25, the control of the liquid crystal display 51 will be mainly described. Although not shown in the drawing, the rendering device other than the liquid crystal display 51 is also subjected to predetermined control corresponding to the control of the liquid crystal display 51.

  The sub-control unit 91 first determines whether or not an internal winning command has been received based on whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an 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 start 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 that allows the sub-control unit 91 to specify the start of freeze. The freeze start command is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 at the start of freeze.

  When 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. If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the freeze start command has been received (Y in S25), the effect prohibited area is set to the third group and the effect image data 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 freeze), 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 rotation effect control process ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that an internal winning command has been received (Y in S10), it determines whether or not it has been selected as a missed role (bell in this embodiment) based on the internal winning command ( S11). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that it has been won without winning (Y in S11), the sub-control unit 91 executes a winning notification lottery that determines whether or not to execute a missing unselected winning notification effect by a 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 unmissed and unsuccessful winning through the unsuccessful winning notification notification effect (S13). When the sub-control unit 91 determines to notify the winning of unmissed winning (Y in S13), the production prohibited area is set to the third group and is used during non-freezing (a state in which the freezing is not controlled). 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 an 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 a game that has been won without winning, a winning can be generated regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing) of the stop switch by the player. There is no need to pay attention to the stop order and stop timing of the rotating reels so as not to miss the winnings. However, if the player cannot know that he has been elected to be unsuccessful, even if he / she has been elected to be unsuccessful, he / she will win a prize unless paying attention to the stopping order and timing of the spinning reels. Judge that there is a possibility of spilling. This is because the player can not know that he has been elected without a role, and therefore, it is determined that there is a possibility that the player has been elected to have a role. On the other hand, when the winning-out winning is notified, the player determines that a winning can be generated regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing) of the stop switch. For this reason, in the game in which the winning of the missed outage is informed, even if the visibility on the invalid line is blocked by the production and the visibility is lowered, there is no effect on the operation of the stop switch by the player, The sub-control unit 91 sets an effect prohibited area in the third group in which an image is displayed in an area overlapping the invalid line in the transmissive area 51b.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines not to notify the winning of unmissed and unutilized (N in S13), the effect prohibited area is set to the second group and the effect image data used during non-freezing is set ( S20). Since the production prohibited area is set to the second group, the sub-control unit 91 does not display the production image in the area overlapping the invalid line, and displays the production image only in the non-transparent area 51c. When the sub-control unit 91 does not enter the freeze state (N in S25), the sub-control unit 91 displays an effect image based on the set effect image data at a predetermined timing in the game in which the process of S20 is executed ( (See FIG. 29 (a)). On the other hand, 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 case of a game that has been elected without losing, if the player has not been informed of the winning without losing, the player cannot grasp the winning of losing, so the spinning reels are stopped or stopped. If you don't pay attention to the timing, it will be determined that you will miss the prize. This is because the player can not grasp that he has been elected to be irretrievably lost, so it is determined that there is a possibility that he has been elected to be missed. Therefore, if the visibility on the invalid line is blocked by the production and the visibility is lowered, the operation of the stop switch by the player will be affected. In a game that does not notify the winning of unmissable, the production prohibited area is set in the second group in which the production prohibited area is set over the entire transmission area 51b.

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

  Here, in a game in which a winning combination for navigation is won, regardless of the timing of the stop switch operation by the player, it is advantageous for the player as long as the stop switch can be operated by a specific operation procedure corresponding to the type of winning combination. Can make a big prize. For example, when winning the right bell 1, as long as the first stop to the right is performed according to the navigation effect, it is possible to win the right falling bell by avoiding the derivation of the transition outcome regardless of the operation timing. However, even if the navigation target combination is won, if the navigation effect is not executed, the player will miss an advantageous prize unless paying attention to the operation mode of the stop switch. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is executed, the player can generate an advantageous prize regardless of the operation timing as long as the player cares only about the operation procedure of the stop switch. For this reason, in a game in which a navigation effect is executed by winning a role subject to navigation, even if the visibility on the invalid line is obstructed by the effect and the visibility is reduced, the operation of the stop switch by the player is affected. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 sets an effect prohibition area in the third group in which an image is displayed in an area overlapping the invalid line in the transmission area 51b.

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

  Here, in the game where the winning combination is selected, if the navigation effect is not executed, the player cannot grasp the specific operation procedure according to the type of winning combination, so that the winning is not missed. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to the stop order and stop timing of the rotating reels. Therefore, if the visibility on the invalid line is blocked by the production and the visibility is lowered, the operation of the stop switch by the player is affected. Therefore, even if the sub-control unit 91 wins the navigation target role, In a game that does not execute an effect, the effect prohibited region is set in the second group in which the effect prohibited region is set over the entire transmission area 51b.

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

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines not to execute the general role selection suggesting effect (N in S18), the process proceeds to S20 without selecting an effect pattern. That is, in this case, the player cannot know whether or not any of the winning combinations has been won, since none of the missing role winning notification effect, the navigation effect, and the general winning effect suggestion effect are executed. Therefore, the player needs to pay attention to the stop order and stop timing of the rotating reels when stopping the reels. Therefore, if the visibility on the invalid line is blocked by the production and the visibility is lowered, the operation of the stop switch by the player is affected. Therefore, even if the sub-control unit 91 wins the navigation target role, In a game that does not execute an effect, the effect prohibited region is set in the second group in which the effect prohibited region is set over the entire transmission area 51b.

[Stage production control process]
Next, based on FIG. 26, the sub-control unit 91 performs a stop-time effect control process executed when reception of a reel stop command from the main control unit 41 is specified in the timer interrupt process (sub). explain. The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted each time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. . In FIG. 26, the control of the liquid crystal display 51 will be mainly described, and the control of the effect device other than the liquid crystal display 51 will be omitted.

  The sub-control unit 91 first determines whether or not a reel stop command has been received based on whether or not 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 it is determined that the reel stop command has been received (Y in S31), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the game has won the lottery target combination including the index symbol combination in the winning combination (S32). . When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the game is not the winning winning symbol symbol combination (N in S32), the stop effect control process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the game has been won for 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 the previous reel stop. A stop time (first stop, second stop, third stop) is specified based on whether or not a command is received (S33).

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

[Flow of production and production image when winning general role]
As described above, when the effect pattern of the general role suggestion effect indicating 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. In the period from the start until the reel stop operation becomes valid, no effect is displayed in the non-transparent area 51c without displaying an image in the transparent area 51b, and the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels are executed. When the index symbol stops in the area where the symbol passes, the same invalid line as the index symbol of the stopped reel among the area where the index symbol overlaps the area where the index symbol stops and the area where the other invalid reels LM1 to LM4 pass The effect by the effect image in which the image is not displayed in the region overlapping with the region through which is passed is executed. Further, during the period from the start of the game to the third stop time, the effect is executed using an effect image in which no image is displayed in an area overlapping with the area passing through the active line LN, and at the third stop time, the transmission area 51b and the non-transmission area are displayed. An effect is executed using an effect image in which an image may be displayed over the entire area 51c.

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

  For example, when a watermelon navigation pattern that suggests the possibility that a combination of “black 7 / white 7 / watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned with the active line LN or the invalid lines LM1, LM3 is selected as the effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 27 (a), when the lever is turned on, the effect image belonging to the second group, that is, the effect prohibition area A (left middle stage, middle middle stage, right middle stage) that overlaps the effective line LN in the transmission area 51b and the watermelon navigation pattern is suggested. No image is displayed in the production prohibition area C (the upper left middle lower stage, the middle upper middle lower stage, the upper right middle lower stage) that overlaps the area through which the invalid line where the “watermelon” that can be stopped can pass is displayed, 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 a region other than C.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), 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 image belonging to the fourth group, that is, the transmission area 51b. In the production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping with the active line LN, in the production prohibited area B (upper left) overlapping with the area where “watermelon” suggested by the watermelon navigation pattern is stopped, other areas in the transmission area 51b In the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of the reel pass, the production prohibition area C that overlaps the area through which the same invalid lines LM1 and LM3 pass as the “watermelon” suggested by the watermelon navigation pattern of the stopped reel (middle upper middle stage, right upper and lower stages) The effect is performed using the effect image in which the image is not displayed on the screen and 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. That.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 27C, when the middle reel is stopped as the second stop operation, and the watermelon is stopped on the upper stage of the middle reel, the effect image belonging to the fifth group, that is, the transmission is transmitted. Production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping the active line LN in the area 51b, production prohibited area B (upper left, middle upper) overlapping with the area where "watermelon" suggested by the watermelon navigation pattern has stopped. In the transparent area 51b, among the areas through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of the other reels pass, the production prohibition area C (upper right column) that overlaps with the area through which the same invalid line LM1 as the “watermelon” suggested by the watermelon navigation pattern of the stopped reel passes. The effect is performed 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 of FIG. 27C, when the right reel is stopped as the third stop operation and the watermelon stops on the upper stage of the right reel, the upper watermelon is derived as shown in FIG. Is done. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize that the upper watermelon has been derived.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 27 (f), when the middle reel is stopped as the second stop operation and the watermelon stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, the effect image belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission region, is displayed. Production prohibition area A (left middle stage, middle middle stage, right middle stage) that overlaps the active line LN among 51b, production prohibited area B (upper left stage, middle middle stage) that overlaps the area where "watermelon" suggested by the watermelon navigation pattern stops, In the transparent area 51b, among the areas through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of other reels pass, the production prohibition area C that overlaps with the area through which the same invalid line LM3 as the “watermelon” suggested by the watermelon navigation pattern of the stopped reel passes. An effect is performed using an effect image in which an 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 (f), when a right reel stop operation is performed as the third stop operation and the watermelon stops at the lower stage of the right reel, as shown in FIG. Derived. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize that the right-down watermelon has been derived.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 27E and 27H, a screen from which the upper watermelon is derived (see FIG. 27D) or a screen from which the right-down watermelon is derived (see FIG. 27G). Is displayed for a predetermined time (3 seconds) and then over an area overlapping the active 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 region and the invalid region (that is, the entire region of the transmission region 51b) may be referred to as “visibility reduction effect”. In other words, the sub-control unit 91 receives the third reel stop command specifying that the upper watermelon or the right lower watermelon is to be derived, and when the predetermined time has elapsed since the reception, Perform a drop 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 (symbol) is reduced as compared to when the visibility reduction effect is not executed. If the lever-on operation is performed with the bet amount set while the visibility reduction effect is being executed, the sub-control unit 91 ends the visibility reduction effect as shown in FIG. To do. Specifically, when the lever-down operation is performed in a state where the betting amount is set while the visibility reduction effect is being executed, the main control unit 41 issues an internal winning command to the sub-control unit 91. Send. The sub-control unit 91 ends the visibility reduction effect when receiving the internal winning command. When the lever is turned on, the main control unit 41 starts the next game by rotating the reel. That is, when the visibility reduction effect is being executed and the lever is turned on with the bet number set, the visibility reduction effect ends and the next game is started.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a visibility reduction effect in which the visibility of the transmissive region 51b (that is, the design of the reel) is reduced by displaying the effect image (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 lowering effect prevents, for example, an eye-pressing operation in the next game. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27 (i), when a lever-on operation is triggered to start the next game, the visibility reduction effect is ended. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the transparent area 51b in the next game from being lowered, and to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied.

  During reel rotation, as shown in FIGS. 27B, 27C, and 27F, the effect image is not displayed in the effective area (the area overlapping the effective line LN), and the invalid area (invalid lines LM1, LM2) is displayed. The effect of displaying the effect image in a region overlapping with the image is executed. Therefore, since the effect image can be displayed without reducing the visibility of the effective area, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Moreover, after the third stop and a predetermined time elapses, a visibility lowering effect for displaying an effect image on the effective line LN is executed (see FIGS. 27E and 27H). Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect with an impact on the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a winning combination is achieved when a combination of predetermined symbols determined as a combination for the active line LN is achieved, and any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is achieved by the combination of the predetermined symbol combinations. An index symbol combination (for example, “Bell-Watermelon-Black 7”) which makes it appear as if a winning combination is obtained by a combination of symbols arranged in any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when the combination of symbols serving as crab indicators is arranged. , “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” combination is aligned with the active line LN, and at that time, the invalid line LM3 receives “Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “White 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “Watermelon” -Watermelon-watermelon, etc.).

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

  When the image is displayed on the front side of the area corresponding to the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of the liquid crystal display 51 in the configuration including the index symbol combination as described above, the visibility of the front area of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is reduced, There is a risk that the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 may become a hindrance when aligning symbol combinations as indexes.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the index symbols constituting the symbol combination serving as the index symbol combination stop in the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop. , The combination of the symbol design that is the index combination of the index design is invalid when some of the reels are stopped by executing the general role selection suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the index symbol combination is winning An area that overlaps the area where the index symbol suggested by the general role selection suggestion effect is stopped in the transmission area 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. Does not display an image, so that the visibility of the area where the index symbol is stopped will not be reduced, and the combination of symbols serving as the index symbol combination will be stopped It is prevented from becoming setbacks.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the index symbol stops in an area where the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, a combination of symbols serving as indexes is constituted by the index symbols. By executing the general role selection suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the index symbol combination has been won, there is a possibility that the index symbol combination will be aligned on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when some reels stop. In the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of other reels pass in the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, the same invalidity as the index symbol suggested by the general role selection suggestion effect of the stopped reel The image is not displayed in the area that overlaps with the area where the line passes, so that the visibility of the area where the index symbol may stop is not reduced. The combination of symbols indicative of symbol combination can be prevented that might interfere with the time of stopping.

[Direction during freeze]
Next, the effect during freezing will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 28A, the freeze is executed when the lever is turned on in the game in which the freeze is won (the game determined to be Y in S25 in FIG. 25). In the freeze, the main control unit 41 rotates the reel while swinging, as shown in FIG. The main control unit 41 executes the freeze and 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 receiving the freeze start command, the sub control unit 91 displays the character 200 (effect image) in the invalid area by setting the effect prohibited area to the third group (see S26 in FIG. 25). In the following, as shown in FIG. 28A, an effect in which an effect image is not displayed in the effective area and an effect image is displayed in the invalid area is referred to as an “invalid area visibility reduction effect”. Further, the sub-control unit 91 displays a message 201 such as “Start Freeze! By displaying this message 201, the player can recognize that the freeze is started. Character 200 is displayed until the freeze ends.

  As shown in FIG. 28B, when the AT lottery is won, a temporary display result is derived by temporarily stopping the reels 2L to 2R after a predetermined time has elapsed since the freeze was executed. The In the present embodiment, the temporary display result is a display result derived while each reel swings. The wavy lines on both sides of each reel indicate that each reel swings and stops. In the example of FIG. 28, the temporary display result is a combination of 7 blacks. By deriving the temporary display result, it is notified that the AT lottery has been won. Furthermore, in the non-transparent area 51c, a message 202 “Yeah! Acquire 2 Navi!” Is displayed as a character appears as a notification of the number of assigned navigation stocks. This makes it possible for the player to easily understand that the navigation stock has been acquired and the number of acquisitions. Note that each reel does not swing during non-freezing. Thus, during freezing, the player can recognize that the reels are being frozen by swinging each reel. In addition, since the invalid area visibility reduction effect is executed during the freeze, the player can visually recognize the effective area and can easily specify the derived temporary display result.

  In addition, when the freeze is executed even though the AT is not won (that is, when the middle cherries are won but the AT is not won), the display result is different from the combination of 7 blacks, A 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. As a result, the player can be informed that the AT has not been won.

  When the message 202 is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds), an operation request effect for requesting a lever-on operation is executed as shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 28C, a message 203 such as “Start operation!” Is displayed together with an image 60 showing an operation of lever-on operation, and a sound “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 ends and the next game is started by the normal rotation of the reel.

  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 that has been executed has ended. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the freeze end command, the sub-control unit 91 ends the display of the image 60 and the message 203, and displays the message 204 “normal game” in the non-transparent area 51c. By displaying this message 204, it is possible to make the player recognize that “the freeze ends and the game returns to the normal game”. Further, the sub-control unit 91 ends the invalid area visibility reduction effect when receiving the freeze end command. That is, when the lever is turned on, as shown in FIG. 28 (d), the main control unit 41 ends the freeze and starts the next game, and the sub control unit 91 sends a message 204 to the non-transparent area 51c. And display the invalid area visibility reduction effect.

  In addition, when AT is selected by AT lottery, if the lever is turned on during the freeze (before the message 202 shown in FIG. 28 (b) or the temporary display result is derived) Without notification, the freeze ends and the game is controlled as a normal game. In this case, the navigation stock is not given, but the navigation stock is given. Also, when the AT is not won by the AT lottery, if the lever is turned on during the freeze (before the provisional display result is derived), the freeze is terminated and the game is controlled as a normal game.

  According to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 28B and 28C, the effect image is displayed in the invalid area during the freeze, while the effect image is not displayed in the effective area. Production is performed. Therefore, it is possible to visually recognize the temporary display result derived to the effective line LN and execute freezing with impact. In addition, when the freeze ends, the invalid area visibility reduction effect also ends. If the invalid area visibility reduction effect is continuously executed until the game after the freeze ends, the visibility of the invalid area in the game after the freeze ends is also reduced. As a result, the invalid area visibility reduction effect prevents, for example, an eye-push operation in the game after the freeze ends, and makes the player feel dissatisfied. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27 (i), when the lever-on operation is triggered to end the freeze, the invalid area visibility reduction effect is ended. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the reel (symbol) in the game after the freeze is finished, and the player does not feel dissatisfied.

  Also, the main control unit 41 can start the invalid area visibility effect by transmitting a freeze start command. In addition, the main control unit 41 can terminate the invalid area visibility effect by transmitting a freeze end command. Therefore, the main control unit 41 can manage the start or end of the invalid area visibility effect executed by the sub control unit 91.

  The freeze and invalid area visibility effects are executed when the player turns on the lever, and the freeze and invalid area visibility effects are terminated when the lever is turned on again. Therefore, the freeze and the invalid area visibility effect can be executed or terminated at the player's will.

  In the present embodiment, when a lever-on operation is performed in a game in which the freeze is won, the freeze is executed and a temporary display result is derived (see FIG. 28B). Further, when the temporary display result is derived and the lever is turned on, the freezing is terminated and the normal game is started by starting the rotation of the reel (see FIG. 28D). Therefore, the reel can be rotated after the freeze is finished in the same flow as a normal game in which freezing is not executed, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the game and being confused. Moreover, since the operation request | requirement effect | action which requests | requires operation (lever ON operation) which complete | finishes a freeze is performed, it can be urged to complete | finish a freeze early.

[Flow of production and production image at the time of winning out of winning]
In addition, in a game in which an unsuccessful unannounced winning notification effect for notifying of the winning of unspotted unsuccessful (bell) is executed by the rotation effect controlling process of FIG. 25 and the stopping effect control process of FIG. 26, after the start of the game In the period until the reel stop operation becomes valid, the effect is produced by the effect image in the other region including the region overlapping the invalid line without displaying the image in the region overlapping the active line LN. When the index symbol stops in the area where the invalid line LM3 of the reel passes, the index symbol of the stopped reel among the area where the index symbol overlaps the area where the index symbol stops and the area where the other invalid reel line LM3 passes through The effect by the effect image in which the image is not displayed in the region overlapping with the region through which the same invalid line passes is executed. Further, during the period from the start of the game to the third stop time, the effect is executed using the effect image in which no image is displayed in the area overlapping the area through which the effective line LN passes. At the time of the third stop, the transmission area 51b and the non-transmission area are displayed. An effect is executed using an effect image in which an image may be displayed over the entire area 51c.

  Here, FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining the flow of effects and the effect image in the case where the winning of an unmissable and missing role is notified. In FIG. 29, as an example of a case where the player does not miss out, the flow of effects in the case of winning the bell (middle bell + lower right bell) is shown.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), when the game won by the bell is started, an image is displayed in the effect prohibition area A (the left middle stage, the middle middle stage, the right middle stage) that overlaps the active 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-transparent area 51c in the display area 51a, a character image “Bell!” Is displayed as an effect image of the unmissable winning notification effect. A player can be informed of a game that has won a bell (middle stage bell + right-down bell) that has not been missed by the effect image of the missed unsuccessful winning notification effect. Furthermore, in the transmission area other than the effect prohibition area A, an effect image of an advantageous effect that is an effect related to the control to an advantageous state is displayed in an area that overlaps the area through which the invalid line passes. For example, in the area overlapping the invalid line LM1 (upper left, middle upper, and upper right), a character image “chance!” Is displayed, and in the area overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, and lower right). Displays a character image "stock ...". The effect image of the advantageous effect can indicate to the player that there is some notification regarding the navigation stock, and can be expected to control the AT which is in an advantageous state.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), when an effect image (character image such as “chance !!” or “stock ...”) is displayed in an area that overlaps the area through which the invalid line passes, The spinning reel symbol displayed in the area overlapping the invalid line becomes invisible, and the player may miss the prize. However, in the present embodiment, in the game that has been selected to be unspotted, if the unsuccessful unsuccessful winning notification effect is executed, the effect image of the advantageous effect is displayed in the area that overlaps the area through which the invalid line passes, When the notification effect is not executed, the symbol of the rotating reel displayed in the region overlapping the invalid line is visible without displaying the effect image of the advantageous effect in the region overlapping the region through which the invalid line passes.

  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 image belonging to the sixth group, that is, in the transmission area 51b. Production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping with the active line LN, production prohibited area B (upper left) overlapping with the area where the “bell” is stopped, and invalid lines LM1 to LM1 of other reels in the transmission area 51b. In the area through which LM4 passes, the image is not displayed in the production prohibition area C (middle middle stage, lower right stage) that overlaps the area through which the same invalid line LM3 as the “bell” of the stopped reel 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, among the effect images of the advantageous effects already displayed before the first stop, the effects displayed in the region overlapping with the effect prohibited area A, the effect prohibited area B, and the effect prohibited area C set after the first stop. The image is not displayed.

  For example, in the non-transparent area 51c of the display area 51a, a character image “Bell!” Is displayed as an effect image of the unmissable winning notification effect. Further, among the effect images (character images “chance !!”) displayed in the area (upper left, middle upper, upper right) overlapping with the invalid line LM1 before the first stop, the upper left area In the effect image, the display is stopped and the advantageous effect in the area is terminated, and the effect image of the advantageous effect (character image “chance !!”) is displayed using the middle and upper right areas. Further, among the effect images (character images “stock ...”) displayed in the area overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, right lower) 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 (character image “stock?”) Of the advantageous effect is displayed using the lower left and middle lower areas.

  In addition, before the first stop and after the first stop, the effect image of the advantageous effect has changed from “stock ...” to “stock?”, And the navigation stock has already been acquired or the navigation will be performed from now on. The player is expected to be more expected than before the change, as if the stock is acquired.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 29 (c), when the middle reel is stopped as the second stop operation and the bell stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, the effect image belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission is transmitted. In the area 51b, the production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping with the active line LN, the production prohibited area B (upper left, middle middle) overlapping the area where “Bell” is stopped, and others in the transmission area 51b. Among the areas through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of the reels pass, the image is not displayed in the production prohibited area C (lower right) overlapping the area through which the same invalid line LM3 as the “bell” of the stopped reel passes, and the production prohibited area A 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-transparent area 51c of the display area 51a, a character image “Bell!” Is displayed as an effect image of the unmissable winning notification effect. Further, among the areas overlapping the invalid line LM1 (upper left, middle upper, and upper right), an effect image (character image “chance !!”) is displayed using the upper middle and upper right areas. Among the areas overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, and lower right), the effect image (character image “stock?”) Is displayed using the lower left and middle lower areas. .

  In addition, before the second stop and after the second stop, the effect image of the advantageous effect has changed from “stock?” To “stocked?”, As if there is a high possibility of acquiring the navigation stock. More and more players are expected than before the change.

  Next, FIG. 29D shows an effect at the time of the third stop when the navigation stock has already been acquired. As shown in FIG. 29 (d), when a right reel stop operation is performed as the third stop operation and the bell stops at the lower stage of the right reel, first, an effect image belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission region 51b. Images are displayed in the production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping with the active line LN, and in the production prohibited area B (upper left, middle middle, lower right) overlapping with the area where the “bell” has stopped. First, 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 invalid line LM1 (upper left stage, middle upper stage, upper right stage), using the middle upper stage and upper right stage areas, an advantageous effect effect image (a character image of “Yatane”) is displayed, Among the areas overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, and lower right), the effect image (character image “stocked !!”) is displayed using the lower left and middle lower areas. .

  In this way, after the third stop, the notification image confirming that the navigation stock has already been acquired has been made, such as “I did it” or “There is stock!” , To give the player joy.

  On the other hand, FIG. 29 (e) shows the effect at the time of the third stop when the navigation stock is not acquired. As shown in FIG. 29 (e), when a right reel stop operation is performed as the third stop operation and the bell stops at the lower stage of the right reel, first, an effect image belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission region 51b. Images are displayed in the production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping with the active line LN, and in the production prohibited area B (upper left, middle middle, lower right) overlapping with the area where the “bell” has stopped. First, 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 regions (upper left, upper middle, and upper right) that overlap with the invalid line LM1, an advantageous effect effect image (a character image “unfortunate ...”) is displayed using the middle upper and upper right regions. Of the areas overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, and lower right), the effect image (character image “no stock”) is displayed using the lower left and middle lower areas. .

  In this way, after the third stop, notification that confirms that there is no acquisition of navigation stock is made, such as “unfortunate ...” or “no stock” in the effect image of the advantageous effect. .

  Further, when the third stop operation is performed, the effect image belonging to the first group, that is, the effect prohibition area is not set as the effect after the example shown in FIGS. The effect is performed using the effect image in which the image is displayed over the entire region 51b and the non-transparent region 51c.

[Flow of production and production images when winning a role for navigation]
In addition, in a game in which a navigation effect for notifying the stop order of reels for a navigation target role is executed by the rotation effect control process in FIG. 25 and the stop effect control process in FIG. 26, the reels are stopped after the game is started. During the period until the operation becomes effective, the effect image is produced in the other areas including the area overlapping the invalid line without displaying the image in the area overlapping the active line LN, and the invalid lines of some reels When the indicator symbol is stopped in the region where LM3 passes, the same invalid line as the indicator symbol of the stopped reel is out of the region where the indicator symbol overlaps the region where the indicator symbol is stopped and the region where the other invalid reel LM3 is changing. The effect by the effect image in which the image is not displayed in the region overlapping with the passing region is executed. Further, during the period from the start of the game to the third stop time, the effect is executed using the effect image in which no image is displayed in the area overlapping the area through which the effective line LN passes. At the time of the third stop, the transmission area 51b and the non-transmission area are displayed. An effect is executed using an effect image in which an image may be displayed over the entire area 51c.

  Here, FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining the flow of effects and the effect image when the navigation effect is executed. In FIG. 30, as an example of a role to be navigated, the flow of effects when winning the right bell 1 is shown.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 30 (a), when the game won for the right bell 1 is started, an image is displayed in the effect prohibition area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping the active line LN in the transmission area 51b. Is 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-transparent area 51c of the display area 51a, a character image “right” is displayed as a navigation effect effect image. The effect image of the navigation effect can notify the player that the right reel will be stopped first. Furthermore, in the transmission area other than the production prohibition area A, an advantageous production effect image (a character image such as “chance !!” or “stock ...”) is displayed in an area overlapping the area through which the invalid line passes. .

  Here, as shown in FIG. 30 (a), when an effect image (character image such as “chance !!” or “stock ...”) is displayed in an area overlapping the area through which the invalid line passes, The spinning reel symbol displayed in the area overlapping the invalid line becomes invisible, and the player may miss an advantageous winning (in this case, a right-down bell). However, in the present embodiment, when the navigation effect is executed in the game won for the navigation target role, the advantageous effect effect image is displayed in the area overlapping the area through which the invalid line passes, and when the navigation effect is not executed. In the area overlapping the area where the invalid line passes, the effect image of the advantageous effect is not displayed, and the symbol of the rotating reel displayed in the area overlapping the invalid line is visible.

  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 stage of the right reel, the effect image belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission area 51b. Production prohibition area A (left middle stage, middle middle stage, right middle stage) that overlaps the active line LN, production prohibition area B (lower right stage) that overlaps the area where the “bell” stops, and invalid lines LM1 to LM1 of other reels in the transmission area 51b In the area where LM4 passes, no image is displayed in the effect prohibition area C (upper left, middle and middle) overlapping the area where the same invalid line LM3 as the “bell” of the stopped reel passes, and the effect prohibition area A and the effect prohibition area 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, among the effect images of the advantageous effects already displayed before the first stop, the effects displayed in the region overlapping with the effect prohibited area A, the effect prohibited area B, and the effect prohibited area C set after the first stop. The image is not displayed.

  For example, in the non-transparent area 51c of the display area 51a, a character image “Nakada !!” is displayed as an effect image of the unmissable winning notification effect. Further, among the effect images (character images “chance !!”) displayed in the area (upper left, middle upper, upper right) overlapping with the invalid line LM1 before the first stop, the upper left area In the effect image, the display is stopped and the advantageous effect in the area is terminated, and the effect image of the advantageous effect (character image “chance !!”) is displayed using the middle and upper right areas. Further, among the effect images (character images “stock ...”) displayed in the area overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, right lower) 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 (character image “stock?”) Of the advantageous effect is displayed using the lower left and middle lower areas.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 30 (c), when the middle reel is stopped as the second stop operation and the bell stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, the effect image belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission is transmitted. In the area 51b, the production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping with the active line LN, the production prohibited area B (middle middle, lower right) overlapping with the area where the “bell” has stopped, and others in the transmission area 51b. Among the areas through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of the reel pass, the image is not displayed in the production prohibited area C (upper left) overlapping the area through which the same invalid line LM3 as the “bell” of the stopped reel passes, and the production prohibited area A 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-transparent area 51c of the display area 51a, a character image “It is right !!” is displayed as a navigation effect effect image. Further, among the areas overlapping the invalid line LM1 (upper left, middle upper, and upper right), an effect image (character image “chance !!”) is displayed using the upper middle and upper right areas. Among the areas overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, and lower right), the effect image (character image “stock?”) Is displayed using the lower left and middle lower areas. .

  Next, FIG.30 (d) has shown about the production | generation at the time of the 3rd stop in case the navigation stock has already been acquired. As shown in FIG. 30 (d), when the left reel is stopped as the third stop operation and the bell stops at the upper stage of the left reel, first, the effect image belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission area 51b. Images are displayed in the production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping with the active line LN, and in the production prohibited area B (upper left, middle middle, lower right) overlapping with the area where the “bell” has stopped. First, 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 invalid line LM1 (upper left stage, middle upper stage, upper right stage), using the middle upper stage and upper right stage areas, an advantageous effect effect image (a character image of “Yatane”) is displayed, Among the areas overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, and lower right), the effect image (character image “stocked !!”) is displayed using the lower left and middle lower areas. .

  On the other hand, FIG. 30 (e) shows the effect at the time of the third stop when the navigation stock is not acquired. As shown in FIG. 30 (e), when the left reel is stopped as the third stop operation and the bell stops at the upper stage of the left reel, first, the effect image belonging to the sixth group, that is, the transmission area 51b. Images are displayed in the production prohibited area A (left middle, middle middle, right middle) overlapping with the active line LN, and in the production prohibited area B (upper left, middle middle, lower right) overlapping with the area where the “bell” has stopped. First, 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 regions (upper left, upper middle, and upper right) that overlap with the invalid line LM1, an advantageous effect effect image (a character image “unfortunate ...”) is displayed using the middle upper and upper right regions. Of the areas overlapping the invalid line LM2 (lower left, middle lower, and lower right), the effect image (character image “no stock”) is displayed using the lower left and middle lower areas. .

  When the third stop operation is performed, the effect image belonging to the first group, that is, the effect prohibition area is not set as the effect after the example shown in FIGS. The effect is performed using the effect image in which the image is displayed over the entire region 51b and the non-transparent region 51c.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in a game that has been won unrequitedly, such as a bell (middle bell + lower right bell) that can be awarded regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing) of the stop switch. When the spilled-out unsuccessful winning notification effect that displays the effect image that can identify that the spilled-out unsuccessful is selected is performed, the effect prohibited area is set to the third group in the process of S14 shown in FIG. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), an advantageous effect of displaying an effect image that changes the visibility of an area that overlaps with an area through which an invalid line that is not used for determining whether or not a prize can be generated is executed. On the other hand, in a game in which a winning combination that cannot be awarded unless a stop switch is operated by paying attention to the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing), an effect is produced by the process of S20 shown in FIG. Since the prohibited area is set to the second group, the advantageous effect is not executed in the area overlapping the area through which the invalid line passes. As a result, the player is not forced to derive the display result in a state where visibility is reduced due to an advantageous effect in a game in which it is necessary to operate the stop switch while paying attention to the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing). Therefore, the presentation can be performed without causing the player to feel dissatisfied when the display result is derived.

  In addition, in a game that is won without winning, the same value is given regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing) of the stop switch. For example, when winning a bell (middle stage bell + right-down bell), the right-down bell always wins and 8 medals are always paid out regardless of the reel stop order and stop timing. For this reason, when a missed-and-unsuccessful winning notification effect is executed in a game that has been unsuccessfully won, even if the visibility is reduced due to the advantageous effect, the player can play with peace of mind.

  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 stage bell or the right lowering bell can be obtained without deriving the transition outcome. An invalid line that is not used to determine whether or not a prize can be generated when a navigation effect is displayed in which an effect image in which a specific operation procedure can be specified is executed in a game selected as a navigation target role that can generate an advantageous prize. An advantageous effect of displaying an effect image that changes the visibility of the region that overlaps the region through which the character passes is executed. On the other hand, in the game where the winning combination that cannot be won if the operation timing is not matched is won, the production prohibited area is set to the second group in the process of S20 shown in FIG. An advantageous effect is not executed in an area that overlaps the area through which. As a result, the player is not forced to derive the display result in a state where visibility is reduced due to an advantageous effect in a game in which it is necessary to operate the stop switch while paying attention to the operation timing. At the same time, the production can be performed without causing the player to feel dissatisfied.

  Further, when the stop switch is operated in a specific operation procedure corresponding to the type of winning combination in the game won for the navigation target combination, the same value is given regardless of the operation timing. For example, when a push order bell that is a navigation target is elected, a middle bell or a right-down bell is always awarded regardless of the operation timing when the stop switch is operated in a specific operation procedure according to the type of the winning role. Eight medals are always paid out. Therefore, when a navigation effect is executed in a game won for a navigation target role, even if the visibility is reduced due to the advantageous effect, the player can play with peace of mind.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, in the advantageous performance executed in the area that overlaps the area through which the invalid line passes, it suggests acquisition of Navistock, which is the right to use to control the AT that is in an advantageous state. An effect image is displayed. As a result, in games where there is no need to operate the stop switch while paying attention to the operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing), such as a game in which an unsuccessful winning announcement notification effect is executed or a game in which a navigation effect is executed. Although there is a possibility of lack of concentration, the advantageous effects executed at that time can attract the player's interest in controlling to an advantageous state and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 29 (b) and 30 (b), in a game where an advantageous effect is executed in a region that overlaps an area through which an invalid line passes, an index symbol is displayed in the region where the advantageous effect is executed. When a certain “bell” is derived, the advantageous effect in the area ends. Thereby, since the visibility with respect to the index symbol derived | led-out to the area | region which overlaps with the area | region where an invalid line passes does not fall by advantageous production, it can make a player pay attention to an index symbol.

[Modification]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and the like applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical items described in the present embodiment described above and the technical items described in the following modifications may be implemented in combination, and the technical items described in the above-described embodiment. May be implemented by replacing the technical matters described in the following modified example, or the technical items described in the following modified examples may be further combined with the replacement. .

[About Freeze]
(1) It has been described that there is only one type of freeze in this embodiment. However, there may be multiple types of freezes. Multiple 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 multiple types of freezes. Regardless of the player's operation, the first freeze is executed for 5 seconds and the second freeze is executed for 10 seconds. It is assumed that the reel control modes (reel rotation direction and reel rotation speed) of the first freeze and the second freeze are all the same.

  In this modification, the first freeze is executed when a weak cherry is won. In addition, the second freeze is executed when the middle cherry is won. Here, the middle stage cherry winning that triggers the execution of the second freeze executed for 10 seconds is more advantageous than the weak watermelon winning that triggers the execution of the first freeze executed for 5 seconds (Navistock The winning probability is high, and the average number of Navi stocks given is set high). Therefore, it is possible to make the player predict the winning probability of the navigation stock and the number of navigation stocks that can be given from the execution period of the freeze. The freeze start command of this modification allows the sub-control unit 91 to specify the start of the freeze and the execution period of the freeze to be executed.

  Next, the processing flow of this modification will be described with reference to FIG. S26 in FIG. 25 is replaced with a process of “setting effect image data during freeze according to the type of freeze”. Other processes are the same as those shown in FIG. In addition, effect image data corresponding to the type of freeze to be executed is stored in the ROM 91b in advance. In the present 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 91b. Yes. The first effect image data is data for executing the invalid area visibility reduction effect for 5 seconds, and the second effect image data is data for executing the invalid 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 receiving the freeze start command (Y in S25), the sub-control unit 91 analyzes the freeze start command, and specifies that the freeze is executed and the type (execution period) of the freeze to be executed. In S26, the sub-control unit 91 sets effect image data being frozen according to the specified type of freeze. For example, when the freeze start command is a command that can specify that the first freeze is to be executed, the sub control unit 91 sets the first effect image data.

  According to such a configuration, any one of a plurality of freezes having different execution periods can be executed, and the fun of the game can be improved. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes the invalid area visibility reduction effect only during the freeze execution period. Therefore, without using the freeze end command that can specify that the freeze has ended, the invalid area visibility reduction effect can also be ended simultaneously with the end of the freeze. Therefore, the cost of the process of transmitting the “freeze end command” described in the present embodiment can be reduced.

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

  (2) In the present embodiment, when the freeze is executed, the invalid area visibility reduction effect is executed during the execution of the freeze. However, during freeze execution, a visibility reduction effect (an effect of displaying an effect image over the effective region and the invalid region (that is, the entire region of the transmission region 51b)) may be executed. As described above, by performing the visibility reduction effect during the freeze, it is possible to execute a freeze with more impact.

  In addition, when the visibility reduction effect is executed during the freeze, a period other than the specific period from the first timing 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. If the visibility reduction effect is executed during 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 executing the visibility reduction effect during a period other than the specific period during the freeze, it is possible to execute a freeze with more impact without reducing the visibility of the derived temporary display result.

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

  Further, the reel effect may be executed during the freeze. The reel effect is an effect in which the reel is controlled by the main control unit 41 in a mode different from the non-reel effect period (period in which the reel effect is not executed). “A mode different 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 the reverse direction of the non-reel production period. It is. In addition, when the AT is won, the reel display produces a temporary display result (for example, 7 sets) that reminds that a predetermined privilege (for example, navigation stock) has been granted. Note that during the reel production period, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the production corresponding to the reel production.

  In addition, during freezing, it may be controlled as a pseudo game as a reel effect. The pseudo game is a game different from the game in which “a predetermined combination is won and the predetermined combination wins”. For example, during a pseudo game, a specific display result is derived regardless of the winning situation by an operation of rotating the reel (operation of the start switch 7), an operation of stopping the reel (operation of the stop switch 8), or the like. Thus, the game is given a predetermined privilege (for example, navigation stock). In the case of being controlled by the pseudo game during the freeze state, an operation for advancing the pseudo game may be effectively accepted during the control of the pseudo game. The operation for advancing the pseudo game includes an operation for rotating the reel (operation on the start switch 7), an operation for stopping the reel (operation on the step switch 8), and the like.

  (4) Further, in the present embodiment, the operation for starting the freeze and the operation for ending the freeze are described as lever-on operations. However, the operation for starting the freeze and the operation for ending the freeze may be other operations instead of these operations. For example, the operation for starting the freeze may be a first stop operation or an operation to the MAXBET switch 6. Further, the operation for terminating the freeze may be a third stop operation. Further, the freeze may be started after a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation for starting the freeze was performed. Alternatively, the freeze may be terminated after a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation for terminating the freeze was performed.

  (5) Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the main control unit 41 always ends the freeze when the lever is turned on while the freeze is being executed. However, when the lever is turned on during the freeze, the main control unit 41 may determine whether or not to continue the freeze in a predetermined lottery. In the case of such a configuration, when it is determined that the freeze is continued, the sub-control unit 91 gives a predetermined privilege (for example, navigation stock) and the privilege is given It is preferable to notify this. According to such a configuration, when the lever is turned on during the freeze, it is determined by a predetermined lottery that the freeze is continued and the privilege is granted, and the privilege is accumulated each time the freeze is continued. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Visibility degradation effect]
(1) In the present embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 27 (i), the end timing for ending the visibility reduction effect has been described as the timing at which a lever-on operation is performed as a predetermined operation. However, the predetermined operation may be an operation to another operation unit. For example, the other operation unit may be the MAXBET switch 6. In this case, when the MAXBET 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 this BET command. Further, the predetermined operation may be an operation for inserting a medal into the medal insertion unit 4.

  Further, the end timing may be a timing that is before the timing at which the reel rotates and that a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation to the predetermined operation unit. In this case, when a predetermined operation unit is operated, an operation 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 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation command was received.

  The end timing may be an effective timing at which each operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. This effective timing is a timing at which a predetermined condition (detection of a reference position by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed) is satisfied from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. is there. When the operation of each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R becomes valid, a valid command that can specify that the operation is valid is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 ends the visibility reduction effect when receiving this valid command.

  The end timing may be a timing at which 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 is turned on, the main control unit 41 accelerates and rotates the stopped reel to rotate the stopped reel at a constant speed. In this modification, the stopped reel can be accelerated and rotated in any one of a plurality of acceleration patterns. Each acceleration pattern has a different acceleration period. The acceleration period is a period from the timing at which acceleration of a stopped reel is started to the timing at which the reel reaches a constant speed. The acceleration pattern command is a command that allows the sub-control unit 91 to specify an acceleration pattern.

  For example, in a game in which freezing is not performed, the acceleration period is a first predetermined time (for example, 1 second). On the other hand, in the case where the freeze is executed by accelerating the stationary reel at a constant speed by accelerating slower than the game in which the freeze is not performed, the acceleration period is set to the second predetermined time longer than the first predetermined time. Time (for example, 10 seconds). Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute various effects by executing effects according to the acceleration pattern during the acceleration period.

  (2) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 27 (e) and 27 (h), when the general role winning suggestion effect is executed, when the upper-stage watermelon or the right-down watermelon is derived, the effective area In addition, it has been described that a visibility reduction effect in which an effect image is displayed in the invalid area is executed. However, the effect of “displaying the effect image in the effective area without displaying the effect image in the invalid area” may be executed without executing the visibility reduction effect. Alternatively, when the general role winning suggestion effect is executed, if the upper watermelon or the right-down watermelon is derived, the invalid area visibility reduction effect may be executed without executing the visibility reduction effect. Good.

  (3) Next, as described in 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 views the fluoroscopic window 3 from the front, the effect image displayed in the invalid area corresponding to the design of the reel led to the invalid line, The visibility of the design of the reel is reduced. However, in the case where the effect image is displayed in the invalid area and the viewing window 3 is viewed from a position different from the front, the effect image reduces the visibility of the symbol derived to the effective line LN. There is a possibility that it may be caused. Here, the “position different from the front” is, for example, a position from obliquely above. Moreover, the case where the transparent window 3 is visually recognized from diagonally above is, for example, the case where the player stands up and visually recognizes the transparent window 3.

  In such a case, the player who visually recognizes the transparent window 3 from a position different from the front cannot immediately identify the symbol derived to the active line LN, and makes the player feel dissatisfied. In view of such a situation, for example, it is preferable to employ 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 that does not deteriorate the visibility of the symbol in which the effect image displayed in the invalid area is displayed on the effective line LN even when the player views the transparent window 3 from a different position from the front. In other words, the predetermined size is a size that does not overlap the symbol derived to the effective line LN when the player views the transparent window 3 from a different position from the front. By setting the size of the effect image displayed in the invalid area to such a predetermined size, the effect image displayed in the invalid area is effective even when the player views the transparent window 3 from a position different from the front. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the symbol derived to the line LN from being lowered.

    (3-2) Secondly, the effect image displayed in the invalid area cannot be seen through when the player views from the front, but can be seen through when the player views obliquely from above. To do. For example, it is preferable to use a lenticular lens for the transmission region 51b. A lenticular lens may be used in the transmissive area 51b so that an effect image that is not transmitted when the player visually recognizes from the front but is transmitted when the player visually recognizes from diagonally above may be displayed in the invalid area. Thereby, even when the player visually recognizes the fluoroscopic window 3 from a position different from the front, the effect image displayed in the invalid area is transmitted and visually recognized, and this effect image is derived to the effective line LN. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the displayed symbols from being lowered.

    (3-3) Third, it is preferable to provide a sensor for detecting that the player's face (or the player's eyes) is not facing the fluoroscopic window 3. The sensor may inspect whether or not it faces the see-through window 3 using, for example, infrared rays. The detection result of the sensor is input to the sub-control unit 91. When the detection result indicating that the player's face (or the player's eyes) is not facing the fluoroscopic window 3 is input to the sub-control unit 91, the sub-control unit 91 displays the image displayed in the invalid area. Erasing or reducing the density of the image. As a result, even when the player visually recognizes the transparent window 3 from a position different from the front, the effect image displayed in the invalid area is erased or the density becomes low. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the symbols derived from the above from being lowered.

  (4) In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 is used as the image display device that displays the effect image in the transmissive region 51b. However, other means may be used as an image display device that reduces the visibility of the symbols on the reel. 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 includes a first light guide plate and a second light guide plate having translucency capable of transmitting light. The first light guide plate and the second light guide plate are disposed so as to overlap each other, and the design of the reel can be visually recognized from the front side through the first light guide plate and the second light guide plate. In addition, the light guide plate is provided in a form that represents a predetermined image (still image) on the back surface of each light guide plate and a display LED as a light emitter provided so that light can be incident on the end face of each light guide plate. . In addition, it is disposed between the light guide plate and the display for each of the light guide plate and the reflection unit for displaying the image by guiding the incident light from the display incident on the inside of each light guide plate and emitting the light from the front surface. A front lens and a rear lens that collect light in the thickness direction while guiding incident light from the display LED toward each light guide plate and emit it toward the end face of each light guide plate, and a non-translucent synthetic resin It is mainly comprised from the frame frame body formed in the square frame shape with the material.

  Further, as another means, an effect of changing the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R viewed from the see-through window 3 by moving a movable object to the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Means may be used. Further, as another means, the effect of changing the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R viewed from the transparent window 3 by changing the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 that irradiates light from the back of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. You may use the means to perform.

  (5) Further, in the present embodiment, even when one reel is stopped and a symbol is derived on the effective line LN, it is described that the effect image is not displayed on the symbol (see FIG. 27F). ). However, when one reel stops and a symbol is derived on the effective line LN, the effect image is displayed on the symbol after the symbol is derived on the effective line LN for a predetermined time. May be. When a symbol is derived on the active line LN for a predetermined time, the player should be able to grasp the symbol. In this way, even if the effect image is displayed on the symbol that allows the player to be derived, it can be made difficult for the player to feel dissatisfied. Furthermore, an effect with an impact can be executed by displaying the effect image on the symbol derived on the effective line LN.

  (6) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the execution opportunity of the visibility reduction effect is, for example, that the general role winning suggestion effect is executed and the upper watermelon or the right-down watermelon is derived. However, the trigger for executing the visibility reduction effect may be another trigger. For example, this execution opportunity is good also as a privilege being provided to a player. Here, the privilege may be the provision of navigation stock, notification that the navigation stock has been granted, or the like. Further, the privilege may be a value that is beneficial to the player in the progress of the game. For example, information that informs whether or not it is in the so-called AT latency that has been acquired non-AT but has already acquired the number of AT games and has been determined to be controlled by AT, or notification When this is done, information that is executed so as to actually become an AT latent state with a predetermined reliability (that is, latent suggestion information that suggests an AT latent state) may be notified.

  In addition, as a privilege, execution of privilege production (special character appearance, etc.), execution of set value suggestion production to suggest a set value that has been set, in a game shop where gaming machines are installed by collecting a certain number Points may be exchanged for a defined service, a QR code (registered trademark) that can download bonus video and bonus information on a predetermined website may be displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the privilege is the grant of navigation stock, but the number of AT games may be granted.

  (7) Also, in FIG. 27 and FIG. 28, when the invalid area visibility reduction effect is executed during the freeze, the invalid area visibility reduction effect is continued even when the freeze ends. Also good. Further, when the invalid area visibility reduction effect is being executed during non-freezing, the invalid area visibility reduction effect may be continued even if the next game is started. As described above, even if the invalid area visibility reduction effect is continued, the visibility of the effective area is not reduced, so that the player is less likely to feel dissatisfaction and can execute an impact effect.

  (8) Moreover, you may make it determine whether at least one is performed by predetermined | prescribed lottery among a visibility fall effect and an invalid area | region visibility fall effect.

[Specific decision results that can be awarded regardless of the mode of operation]
In the present embodiment, a winning can occur regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure, operation timing) of the stop switch, and at the time of winning, as an example of a specific determination result (winning result) that is notified to the player that it has been won In the above example, a bell (middle bell + lower right bell) that has been missed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

  For example, the specific determination result may include a winning result other than a bell that is not missed.

  In addition to the small role, the specific determination result includes the winning result of the re-gamer who wins the replay in which the bet number is automatically set in the next game regardless of the operation mode of the stop switch. May be.

  In addition, the specific determination result may be a winning result that can generate a prize regardless of the operation mode of the stop switch, and the type of the generated prize may be the same or different depending on the operation mode. Also good.

  For example, in this embodiment, when a bell, which is an example of a specific determination result, is won, the right falling bell wins and eight medals are paid out regardless of the operation mode (operation procedure, operation timing) of the stop switch. In any operation mode, the same value is given to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, as a specific determination result, using a winning result of a navigation target role such as a push order bell that does not miss a winning prize, a small role with eight medal payouts won when operated in the first operation procedure, When operated in the second operation procedure, a small combination with one medal payout may be won.

  Alternatively, as a specific determination result, using a winning result of a navigation target role such as a push order lip without missing a winning prize, a promotion lip is awarded when operated in the first operation procedure, and is operated in a second operation procedure. When it is made, a fall lip may be awarded.

  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 varies depending on the operation procedure. It should be noted that the advantage is not limited to one that varies depending on the operation procedure, but may be one that varies depending on the operation timing. For example, even when operated with the same operation procedure, a lot of medals are paid out when operated at the first operation timing, whereas when operated at the second operation timing, compared to when operated at the first operation timing. However, it may be paid out with a small number of medals. Alternatively, even when operated in the same operating procedure, when operated at the first operation timing, an AT lottery in which a navigation stock having a sub-side effect state of AT is executed is performed and operated at the second operation timing. Sometimes the AT lottery may not be executed.

[Specific decision results that can be awarded on condition that they are operated in a specific procedure that stops the reel fluctuation display in the order corresponding to the decision results]
In this embodiment, a winning can be generated on the condition that the reel is operated in a specific procedure for stopping the change display of the reels in the order corresponding to the determination result, and the specific determination is notified to the player at the time of winning. As an example of the result, a push order bell that is a navigation target combination is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, the specific determination result may include a winning result of a navigation target combination that can generate a prize on the condition that it is operated in a specific procedure other than the push order bell.

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

  For example, in this embodiment, when a push order bell, which is an example of a specific determination result, is won, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch, if the operation procedure corresponding to the type of push order bell is used, 8 medals are paid out by winning the bell or middle bell, and the same value is given to the player at any operation timing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the degree of advantage may be varied according to the operation timing.

  For example, even when operated by the same specific procedure, a lot of medals are paid out when operated at the first operation timing, whereas when operated at the second operation timing, compared to when operated at the first operation timing. However, it may be paid out with a small number of medals. Alternatively, even when operated in the same specific procedure, when operated at the first operation timing, an AT lottery with a navigation stock with the sub-side effect state set to AT is executed, and when operated at two operation timings The AT lottery may not be executed.

[Regarding the announcement of unsuccessful unapproved election]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, the unmissed winning combination notification effect is executed at the start of a game in which the reel stop operation has not yet been validated, but is not limited thereto. For example, the losing unemployment winning notification effect may be executed before a display result from which it is possible to determine whether or not a winning is possible is derived (before the second stop or before the third stop). Even in this case, the display of the effect image in the area that overlaps the area through which the invalid line passes is prohibited before the losing unemployment winning notification effect is executed, and the invalid line is not displayed after the losing unselected winning notification effect is executed. Control is performed to permit display of the effect image in an area overlapping with the passing area.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the missed unemployment winning notification effect is executed in the non-transparent area 51c in the display area 51a, but is not limited to this, and is executed in an area overlapping the area through which the invalid line passes. It may be a thing.

  Also, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, it was an effect to notify the player that the bell that was unsuccessfully unsuccessfully won by the missed unsuccessful winning notification effect, but not limited to this, It may be an effect that suggests that it has been won unnecessarily. For example, when a bell is won, a yellow character may be displayed to indicate to the player that the player has won the game without being missed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been a condition that the winning notification lottery is performed on the condition that it has been won by the winning notification lottery, but this is not limiting, and the winning notification lottery is not performed, and it is lost. When winning, it is possible to execute an unannounced winning notification effect without fail.

  Also, in this embodiment, when a losing-and-unsuccessful winning notification effect is executed in a game that has been won without losing a role, the forbidden region is set to the third group with a probability of 100% and overlaps with the region through which the invalid line passes. When an effect is executed in an area, but when a winning role is selected without winning a missed role, the forbidden area is set to 2 groups with a probability of 100% and overlaps with an area through which an invalid line passes Production was not performed in the area. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, not only when the winning combination is won but also when the navigation target combination is won, the production prohibited area is set to 2 groups with a probability of 100%, and the production is not executed in the area overlapping the area through which the invalid line passes. It may be a thing. In other words, only in the case of a game that has been selected to be missed and to be played unsuccessfully, an effect that is not to be missed and to be played is performed with a 100% probability that the production prohibited area is set to the third group and the production is performed in an area that overlaps the area through which the invalid line passes. When the other combination is won, the production prohibited area may be set to two groups with a probability of 100%, and the production may not be executed in the area overlapping the area through which the invalid line passes.

  In addition, when an unsuccessful and unsuccessful winning notification effect is executed in a game that has been selected to be unspotted, the effect prohibited region is set to the third group with a predetermined probability (excluding 0%) and overlaps with the region through which the invalid line passes. Where the production is performed in the area, when the winning combination or the navigation target combination is won, the production prohibited area is set to the third group and is invalid with a probability lower than the predetermined probability (probability excluding 0%). The effect may be executed in an area that overlaps the area through which the line passes. In other words, in a game in which the player has been selected to win the role and has received the role-free notification effect, the prohibited play area is set to the third group with a higher probability than when the winning role or the target role for navigation is won. Thus, an advantageous effect may be executed. According to this, a player is forced to derive a display result in a state where visibility is lowered due to an advantageous effect in a game in which it is necessary to operate a stop switch while paying attention to an operation mode (operation procedure and operation timing). Therefore, it is possible to produce an effect without causing the player to feel dissatisfied when the display result is derived.

[About navigation production]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, the navigation effect is executed in the non-transparent area 51c in the display area 51a, but is not limited to this, and is executed in an area that overlaps the area through which the invalid line passes. It may be done.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a navigation effect is executed in a game that has been selected as a navigation target role, the effect prohibited area is set to the third group with a probability of 100%, and the effect is generated in an area that overlaps the area through which the invalid line passes. On the other hand, when the winning combination is won without winning the navigation target role, the production prohibited area is set to 2 groups with a probability of 100%, and the production is performed in the area overlapping the area through which the invalid line passes. It was something that was not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, not only when the winning combination is won, but even when the winning combination is won, there is a 100% probability that the production prohibited area is set to 2 groups, and the production is not executed in the area that overlaps the area through which the invalid line passes. It may be a thing. That is, only when a navigation effect is executed in a game that is selected as a navigation target role, an effect is executed in a region overlapping with the region through which the disabled line is set as the third group and the invalid line passes with a probability of 100%. When the winning combination is won, the production prohibited area may be set to two groups with a probability of 100%, and the production may not be executed in the area overlapping the area through which the invalid line passes.

  Furthermore, when a navigation effect is executed in a game that has been selected as a navigation target role, the effect prohibited area is set to the third group with a predetermined probability (a probability other than 0%), and the effect is generated in an area that overlaps the area through which the invalid line passes. In contrast to the execution, if the winning role is not selected, the production prohibited area is set to the third group with a lower probability than the predetermined probability (probability excluding 0%), and the invalid line passes through An effect may be executed in a region overlapping with. In other words, in a game in which a navigation target role is won and a navigation effect is executed, the effect prohibited area is set to the third group with a higher probability than when the winning role is not won or missed. It may be executed. According to this, the player is less likely to be forced to derive the display result in a state where the visibility is lowered due to the advantageous effect in a game where the stop switch needs to be operated with attention to the operation timing. The performance can be performed without causing the player to feel dissatisfied when deriving.

[Advantageous production]
In the present embodiment, it is suggested that there is an acquisition of navigation stock by an advantageous effect. That is, in this embodiment, an advantageous effect is executed as an effect related to the granting of the right to control the AT, which is an advantageous state for the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be an effect suggesting that the current state is advantageous, or an effect suggesting that the future state is scheduled to be advantageous.

  In addition, an advantageous effect suggests that the state on the main side is advantageous (for example, the internal lottery probability is improved), or the state on the sub side is advantageous (for example, AT or Navistock) It is also possible to suggest a state in which the addition probability is improved.

  In addition, the point that is given a set value by an advantageous effect, or the point that is advantageous when a predetermined point is accumulated in a service using a mobile terminal (such as a premier effect) is given the point. It may indicate that the point grant probability is improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the advantageous effect is executed in a region that overlaps with the region through which the invalid line passes, so that the symbols changing on the invalid line are completely invisible. However, it is not limited to those that are completely invisible due to the advantageous effects, but can be visually recognized a little, but it is an effect that reduces the visibility to the extent that it becomes difficult when the player stops the reel by pushing Also good.

[About active lines]
In the present embodiment, the effective line LN that is set for determining whether or not the winning symbol combination is used and the effective line that makes it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the effective line LN. The invalid line set separately from the LN is set uniformly regardless of the gaming state, the set number of bets, the lottery result, etc., but the valid line LN and the invalid line are set as the gaming state. It may be configured to change according to the number of bets placed, the lottery result, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the area on the reel through which the effective line LN and the invalid line pass is the area on the left reel through which only the valid line LN passes (middle stage), and the area through which only the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 pass (upper stage, lower stage). In the middle reel, it is composed of an area through which only the invalid line LM1 or LM2 passes (upper stage, lower stage), an area through which both the active line LN and invalid lines LM3 and LM4 pass (middle stage), and in the right reel , An area through which only the effective line LN passes (middle stage) and an area through which only the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 pass (upper stage, lower stage). Any structure may be used as long as it passes through, an area through which only the invalid line passes, or an area through which both the effective line and the invalid line pass.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 31A, 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 symbols arranged in an oblique direction is set as an effective line, and the other lines are set. As shown in FIG. 31 (b), an irregular line passing through the upper stage of the left reel, the upper stage of the middle reel, and the middle stage of the right reel is set as the valid line, and the other lines are invalid lines. Or may be set. In the example shown in FIG. 31 (a), the lower left substantially triangular area including the middle and lower tiers of the left reel and the lower tier of the middle reel and the upper tier of the right reel without disturbing the visibility of the symbols arranged on the effective line. In addition, it is possible to display an image in a wide area using a middle triangle and an upper right substantially triangular area consisting of the middle reel and the middle reel, and in the example shown in FIG. An image can be displayed in a continuous wide area including the middle and lower stages of the left reel, the middle and lower stages of the middle reel, and the lower stage of the right reel without impeding visibility.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 31 (c), a line passing through the upper stage of each reel is set as an effective line and another line is set as an invalid line, or as shown in FIG. A line passing through the lower stage may be set as an effective line, and another line may be set as an invalid line. In the example shown in FIG. 31 (c), an image is displayed in a continuous wide area including the middle and lower stages of each reel and the area below the reels without disturbing the visibility of the symbols arranged on the effective line. In the example shown in FIG. 31 (d), the image is displayed in a continuous wide area combining the upper and lower stages of each reel and the information area without disturbing the visibility of the symbols arranged in the effective line. Can be displayed.

  Also in these configurations, the indicator symbol stops in the area through which the invalid line of some reels passes, and before the other reels stop, the indicator symbol is composed of a combination of symbols serving as indicators. When it is suggested that there is a possibility that index symbols will be aligned on the invalid line when some reels are stopped by performing the general role selection suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the role is winning, In the transmissive area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, the visibility of the area where the index symbol is stopped is reduced by not displaying the image in the area where the index symbol suggested by the general winning suggestion effect is overlapped. Therefore, it can be prevented that the combination of symbols serving as indexes of the index symbol combination is stopped.

  Similarly, the indicator symbol is stopped in the area where the invalid line of some reels passes, and before the other reels are stopped, the indicator symbol combination in which the symbol symbol combination is selected by the indicator symbol is won. When the general role winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of playing is performed, it is suggested that there is a possibility that the indicator symbols will be aligned on the invalid line when some reels stop, Of the areas where the invalid lines of the other reels pass through the 51 transparent areas 51b, no image should be displayed in the area overlapping the area where the same invalid lines as the index pattern suggested by the general role selection suggestion effect of the stopped reels Thus, the visibility of the area where the index symbol may stop is not lowered, and it is possible to prevent the combination of symbols serving as the index symbol combination from being hindered.

[Indicator design]
Moreover, in this embodiment, as an index symbol role, a plurality of types of roles consisting of right-down bell, upper bell 1-8, right-down watermelon, upper watermelon, bell replay, lower replay, fall replay, promotion replay 2, and special replay However, one type of combination may be applied as the index symbol combination.

  Further, in the present embodiment, combinations of symbols that become indexes aligned with any one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when winning the index symbol combination are all combinations of the same index symbols (for example, “Bell-Bell -"Bell", "Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon"), any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 indicates that the combination of predetermined symbols defined as roles in the effective line LN is aligned and the index symbol combination is won. It is suggested by the fact that the same symbol design is aligned to the player, so that the player can clearly recognize that the index symbol combination has won when the combination of the index symbols is aligned with one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. Can be made.

  Further, in the present embodiment, combinations of symbols that are indexes that are aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when winning the index symbol combination are all combinations of the same index symbols or similar index symbols ( For example, since “Replay / Plum-Replay-Replay / Plum”, “Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR”), a predetermined pattern determined to be useful for the effective line LN is included. It is suggested that the same symbol design or similar index symbols are arranged in any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4, indicating that the combination of symbols is won and the index symbol combination is won. By aligning with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4, the player can clearly recognize that the index symbol combination has won.

  Note that the index designs that are similar to each other include, for example, designs that have the same shape but different colors or patterns in part or all (for example, “black BAR” and “white BAR”); Are similar identification information (for example, “Replay” and “Plum”), designs with the same shape but different sizes, designs with the same shape but different numbers, and the same shape but one with the same design The pattern that is added but the other has no pattern added. The pattern is the same but the added pattern is different. The shape is the same but the position, color, and number of the added pattern. , Designs with different sizes, etc., with the same shape but different orientations, on the other hand, with a pattern with protrusions or recesses formed on part of the outer shape, and with protrusions or recesses formed on part of the outer shape Designs, symbols, etc. with different 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 that become indexes that are aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when winning the index symbol combination are all combinations of the same index symbols, and all are the same index symbols. Or it is a configuration that includes both combinations composed of index symbols similar to each other, but is composed of all combinations composed of the same index symbols, all composed of the same index symbols or similar index symbols. Even in a configuration including one of the combinations, the player can 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 invalid lines LM1 to LM4. it can.

  Further, in the present embodiment, combinations of symbols that become indexes that are aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when winning the index symbol combination are all combinations of the same index symbols, and all are the same index symbols. Or it is a combination composed of index symbols similar to each other, so that all include combinations composed of the same index symbols, all combinations composed of the same index symbols or index symbols similar to each other Thus, it is a configuration that allows the player to clearly recognize that the index symbol combination has won by having the combination of symbols serving as an index aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. Are combinations that are not composed of the same index symbols, and all are not composed of the same index symbols or similar index symbols. When a symbol combination is won, a combination of symbols serving as an index aligned with any one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is combined with a symbol arranged in any invalid line to form an integrated symbol (for example, three symbols on the invalid line LM1) If there is a combination of symbols, a combination of symbols reminiscent of a single idea (for example, a combination of “large”, “this”, and “ri” on any invalid line) If one idea such as a big hit is recalled by having the same, the combination of “pine”, “bamboo” and “plum” will be recalled in any invalid line, etc.) Even if such a combination is included, the player can be informed that the index symbol combination has won by the combination of the symbols serving as the index being aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. It is possible to clearly recognize the Te.

  Further, in the present embodiment, combinations of symbols that become indexes that are aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when winning the index symbol combination are all combinations of the same index symbols, and all are the same index symbols. Or, in addition to combinations composed of similar index designs, all are not composed of the same index symbols, and all are not composed of the same index symbols or similar index designs. A combination that includes a combination, but a combination of symbols that is an index that is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when an index symbol combination is won is a combination that is composed of all the same index symbols, and all are the same indicators Not all combinations composed of symbols or similar index designs, or all composed of the same index symbols, but 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, a specific combination that is awarded when a combination of symbols serving as an index aligned with any one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when the index symbol combination is won (for example, the invalid line LM3 when winning) The right-down watermelon with “Black 7 / White 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” on the right side, the upper line watermelon with “Black 7 / White 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” on the invalid line LM1 at the time of winning, the effective line LN “Black 7 / White 7 / Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” is a middle stage watermelon), and in the game in which the specific combination is won, the combination of symbols constituting the specific combination is an invalid line. Since it includes a role that gives the same value as the value (number of medals, replays, etc.) given in the game in which the index symbol role that matches any of LM1 to LM4 is won, the index symbol role Did winning, whether a particular role was winning, it is possible to perform a game without being conscious of the.

  The specific combination is the same as the value given in the game in which an index symbol combination in which a combination of symbols constituting the specific combination is aligned with any one of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 in the game in which the specific combination is won. It is possible to play a game without being aware of whether the index symbol role has won or the specific role has won if it is configured to include a specific role to which value is given. The specific combination that is given the same value as the value given in the game in which the index symbol combination in which the combination of the symbols constituting the specific combination is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is won, and the specific combination has won In a 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 awarded. 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 a game in which a specific role has been won, the same value as that given in a game in which an index symbol role has been won is given as a value given in a game in which a specific role has been won, It may be the same as the value (number of medals, replays, etc.) given in the winning game. For example, it may have a configuration in which values related to subsequent games such as transition of the gaming state are different.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the index symbol constituting the symbol combination serving as the index symbol combination stops in the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, An invalid line LM1 is generated when a part of the reels is stopped by executing a general combination winning suggestion effect that suggests a possibility that an index symbol combination constituted by an index symbol combination is selected by the index symbol. When it is suggested that there is a possibility that the index symbol combination is aligned with any one of LM4, in the transmission region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, the region that overlaps the region where the index symbol suggested by the general role selection suggestion effect is stopped Although the image is not displayed, it is possible to display the image in the area that overlaps with the area where the index symbol suggested by the general role winning suggestion does not stop. 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, the index symbol stops in an area where the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, a combination of symbols serving as indexes is constituted by the index symbols. By executing the general role selection suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the index symbol combination has been won, there is a possibility that the index symbol combination will be aligned on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when some reels stop. In the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of other reels pass in the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, the same invalidity as the index symbol suggested by the general role selection suggestion effect of the stopped reel Although the image is not displayed in the area that overlaps the area where the line passes, the image can be displayed in the area that overlaps the area that passes the invalid line that is different from the index symbol of the stopped reel. Even in such a situation, the visibility of the area in which the index symbol suggested by the general role winning suggestion may be stopped does not deteriorate, and an image can be displayed in a wider area. .

[Regarding general director selection suggestion]
In the present embodiment, when a navigation target role such as a missing role or push order bell is won, the general role selection suggestion effect is not executed, but this is not limitative, and navigation such as a missing role or push order bell is not performed. Even when the target combination is won, the general combination winning suggestion effect may be executed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, an index symbol combination is included according to the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a suggestion effect that suggests that the combination of symbols serving as an index may be aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. Although the general role selection suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the general role has been won is applied, it is an effect that suggests the possibility that at least the combination of symbols serving as an index is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 What is necessary is to suggest that there is a possibility that the combination of symbols serving as an index is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 by the effect using the effect device other than the liquid crystal display 51 (sound output, LED lighting mode, etc.). It may be configured, and suggests the possibility that the combination of symbols serving as an index is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 by the effect using the variation mode of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It may be configured, and further, by applying an effect that suggests that the combination of symbols serving as an index may be aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 by controlling to a frozen state that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period Also good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the index symbol stops in an area where the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, a combination of symbols serving as indexes is constituted by the index symbols. By executing the general role selection suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the index symbol combination has been won, there is a possibility that the index symbol combination will be aligned on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when some reels stop. In the transmissive area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, there is a possibility that the index design suggested by the general winning suggestion effect stops, or the indicator design suggested by the general winning suggestion effect may stop. The image is not displayed in both areas, the index design suggested by the general role selection suggestion is stopped, the index design suggested by the general role selection suggestion is The visibility of not only one of the areas that can be stopped but also the other area is not lowered, which hinders the combination of symbols that serve as indicators for the symbol symbol combination from being stopped. This can be prevented more effectively.

  In the present embodiment, the index symbol stops in an area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, a combination of symbols serving as indexes is constituted by the index symbol. By executing the general role selection suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the index symbol combination has been won, there is a possibility that the index symbol combination will be aligned on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when some reels stop. In the transmissive area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51, there is a possibility that the index design suggested by the general winning suggestion effect stops, or the indicator design suggested by the general winning suggestion effect may stop. An area in which an image is not displayed in both areas, but the indicator symbol suggested by the general winning suggestion effect in the transmissive area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 is stopped. Even if it is configured not to display an image only in one of the areas where the index design suggested by the incentive may stop, it is a hindrance when stopping the combination of symbols that serve as the index symbol role Can be prevented.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 32, an index symbol stops in an area where invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, a combination of symbols serving as indexes is constituted by the index symbols. When the general symbol winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the index symbol combination to be won is executed, the index symbol combinations are arranged on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when some reels are stopped. When the possibility is suggested, an image is not displayed in the area where the index symbol suggested by the general role suggestion effect is stopped in the transmission region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 (production prohibited region B), and the general role selection is performed. Areas in which the index symbol suggested by the suggestion may stop (the middle reel upper stage, the right reel upper stage and the lower stage in FIG. 32A, the right reel upper stage in FIG. 32B, the right side in FIG. 32C) Lee By enabling the display of the image for the lower part, the visibility of the area where the index symbol has stopped will not be reduced, and this will hinder the combination of symbols that serve as the index symbol combination from being stopped. In addition, the image can be displayed in a wider area using the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of the reel that is still rotating pass.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 33, the index symbol stops in the area where the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, and before the other reels stop, the symbol symbol combination constitutes an index symbol combination. When the general symbol winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the index symbol combination to be won is executed, the index symbol combinations are arranged on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when some reels are stopped. When the possibility is suggested, the image is not displayed in the area (the production prohibited area C) where the index symbol suggested by the general role suggestion effect may stop in the transmission region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51. Areas where the index symbols suggested by the general role selection suggestion stop (the upper left reel in FIG. 33 (a), the upper left reel in FIG. 33 (b), the upper middle reel, the upper left reel in FIG. 33 (c)) ) By enabling the image to be displayed, the visibility of the area where the index symbol may stop is not reduced, and this hinders the combination of symbols that serve as indicators for the index symbol combination from being stopped. This can be prevented, and an image can be displayed in a wider area using the area through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of the stopped reels pass.

  In the present embodiment, there is a possibility that an effect image that may display an image in an area other than the effect prohibited area is registered in advance without displaying an image in the effect prohibited area, and the index symbol combination may be won. When the effect pattern of the general role suggestion effect that suggests is selected, when the index symbol stops in the region through which the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 of some reels pass, the region where the index symbol overlaps the stopped region By performing the effect by the effect image in which the image is not displayed in the region where the same invalid line as the index symbol of the stopped reel passes among the regions through which the invalid reels LM1 to LM4 pass through the other reels, An image is not displayed in an area that overlaps with an area where the index symbol suggested by the general role winning suggestion stops or an 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 to using a common effect image, the index symbol suggested by the general role suggestion effect overlaps the region where the indicator symbol stops, and the region where the indicator symbol may stop may overlap the image By placing an object whose area is transparent, an image that is not displayed in an area that overlaps the area where the index symbol suggested by the general role selection suggestion effect overlaps or an area where the index symbol may stop In the case of such a configuration, the capacity of the effect image can be suppressed because each effect image is not required depending on the situation such as the stop position of the reel.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in a situation where neither the preparation state nor the ART is controlled or the navigation effect is not executed, the stop order other than the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop, that is, the middle reel or When a stop operation is performed in the order of stop with the right reel as the first stop, the stop operation with the left reel as the first stop is controlled by controlling the penalty period for a certain period (10 games in this embodiment). It is intended to encourage people. On the other hand, when the effect pattern of the general role selection suggesting effect indicating the possibility that the index symbol combination has been selected is selected, when the reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop, the image is displayed over the entire transmission area 51b. When a stop operation is performed in a stop order that is not originally recommended, the effect is performed using an effect image that is not displayed (effect image that notifies that the stop order is a penalty) Since there is no need to prepare a plurality of effect images, the capacity of the effect images can be suppressed.

[Director]
In the present embodiment, as described above, the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is disposed at the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, and corresponds to the see-through window 3 of the display area 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the transparent area 51b and the see-through window 3. Further, a concealing member (not shown) for concealing the inside of the display area 51a except for the transmissive area 51b (non-transmissive area 51c) is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a. About the transmissive area | region 51c, the back side cannot be seen through.

  In the present embodiment, since it is possible to display separate images in the transmissive region and the non-transmissive region 51c and to display an integral 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, and the back side becomes transparent, but the back side is transparent in the transparent area 51b, and the reel LED 55 is turned off. Since the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be seen through slightly, the visibility of the image displayed in the transmissive area 51b is 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-transparent region 51c for the image corresponding to the transmissive region 51b among the images displayed on the display region 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 by the display control circuit 92. Control is performed so that the image to be displayed is emphasized rather than the image to be displayed. Specifically, among the images displayed in the display area 51a, the brightness of the image corresponding to the transmissive area 51b is set higher than the brightness of the image corresponding to the non-transmissive area 51c, and the image to be displayed in the display area 51a is displayed. Of these, control is performed to set the color density of the image corresponding to the transmissive area 51b higher than the color density of the image corresponding to the non-transmissive area 51c.

  Thereby, 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. If the display is emphasized rather than the portion, the visibility of the portion displayed in the transmissive region 51b is worse than the visibility of the portion displayed in the non-transmissive region 51c, and the appearance of the image is impaired. In contrast, the portion displayed in the transmissive region 51b is displayed by highlighting the portion corresponding to the transmissive region 51b in the image displayed in the display region 51a more than the portion corresponding to the non-transmissive region 51c. As a result, the visibility is prevented from being lowered, and the portion of the image displayed on the display area 51a is not transparent with the portion corresponding to the transmissive area 51b. 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.

  Further, when the same image as the image displayed in the non-transmissive area 51c of the display area 51a is displayed in the transmissive area 51b, the image displayed in the transmissive area 51b is emphasized more than the image displayed in the non-transmissive area 51c. If the image is not displayed, the visibility of the image displayed in the transmissive area 51b is worse than the visibility of the image displayed in the non-transmissive area 51c. On the other hand, the image displayed in the transmissive region 51b is displayed with emphasis over the image displayed in the non-transmissive region 51c, thereby supplementing the visibility of the image displayed in the transmissive region 51b. And the difference in appearance between the image displayed in the transmissive area 51b and the image displayed in the non-transmissive area 51c is alleviated, and there is no difference in the appearance of both images. It can be displayed on.

  In the present embodiment, the brightness of the image corresponding to the transmissive area 51b among the images displayed in the display area 51a is set to be higher than the brightness of the image corresponding to the non-transmissive area 51c, and is displayed on the display area 51a. By performing control to set the color density of the image corresponding to the transmissive area 51b of the image higher than the color density of the image corresponding to the non-transmissive area 51c, the transmissive area of the image displayed in the display area 51a The image corresponding to the non-transparent area 51c is displayed with a higher emphasis than the image corresponding to the non-transparent area 51c. The brightness of the image corresponding to the non-transparent area 51c among the images displayed in the display area 51a The brightness of the image corresponding to 51b is set lower than the brightness of the image corresponding to 51b, and the color of the image corresponding to the non-transmissive area 51c among the images displayed in the display area 51a is set. By controlling 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 in the display region 51a corresponds to the non-transmissive region 51c. Even in the configuration in which the image is displayed with more emphasis than the image, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the image displayed in the transmissive region 51b from being lower than the visibility of the image displayed in the non-transmissive region 51c.

  In the present embodiment, the brightness of the image corresponding to the transmissive area 51b among the images displayed in the display area 51a is set to be higher than the brightness of the image corresponding to the non-transmissive area 51c. Among the images to be displayed, the color density of the image corresponding to the transmissive area 51b is set to be higher than the color density of the image corresponding to the non-transmissive area 51c, and the image displayed in the transmissive area 51b It is preferable that the visibility of the image displayed in the non-transmissive area 51c is effectively reduced compared to the visibility of the image displayed in the non-transmissive area 51c. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the displayed image from being lowered compared to the visibility of the image displayed in the non-transmissive region 51c.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 corresponds to the non-transparent area 51c for the image corresponding to the transmissive area 51b among the images displayed on the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 by the display control circuit 92. Although it is a configuration that performs control to set the display so as to be emphasized than the image, for example, by forming the edge of the light guide plate so that the irradiation of the transmission region 51b is stronger than the irradiation of the non-transmission region 51c, Of the images to be displayed in the display area 51a, the image corresponding to the transmissive area 51b may be displayed with more emphasis than the image corresponding to the non-transmissive area 51c. It can prevent that the visibility of the image displayed on 51b falls compared with the visibility of the image displayed on the non-transmissive area | region 51c.

  In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 is applied as a display device that is disposed on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and can transmit the display mode of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. A display device that displays an image by changing the amount of light emitted from a light emitting element disposed, and that light incident on a light guide plate having transparency is refracted by an edge formed on the light guide plate. A display device that displays an image by use may be applied, and even when these display devices are applied, an image corresponding to the transmissive region among images displayed in the display region is an image corresponding to the non-transmissive region 51c. By making the display more emphasized, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the image displayed in the transmissive area from being deteriorated compared to the visibility of the image displayed in the non-transmissive area 51c. .

  In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 is applied as a display device that is disposed on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and can transmit the display mode of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. A display device that displays an image by changing the amount of light emitted from a light emitting element disposed, and that light incident on a light guide plate having transparency is refracted by an edge formed on the light guide plate. You may apply the display apparatus which displays an image using.

  In the present embodiment, the transmission area 51b is formed only in the area corresponding to the transparent window 3 in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 arranged on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. All of the display area of the display device arranged on the front side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be configured as a transmission area.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Needless to say, it is included.

[Other variations]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which bets are set using medals and credits as game values has been described. However, bets are set using game balls as game values. The present invention may be applied to a slot machine or a complete credit type slot machine that uses only credit as a gaming value to set a bet amount. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. 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 game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out all of utility values.

  As the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed and the game media is paid out to the player's hand when a win occurs. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without any change may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

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

  The setting change state is shifted under the condition of “power ON” + “setting key switch 37 ON”. 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 the setting change state may be shifted under the condition of “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, an unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF after setting value is established) is satisfied. You may make it do. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  Further, the setting confirmation state is shifted on condition that “the setting key switch 37 is ON” in a state where the betting amount 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 41b on the setting value display 24 on the setting value display 24. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting confirmation state may be shifted on condition that “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection”. Here, this makes it possible to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door is not opened. Once the setting confirmation state has been entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until an end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. Thereby, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, and therefore it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

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

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in the slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result,
Delay control means capable of executing delay control for delaying the progress of the game over a delay period;
When the delay control is executed, it comprises a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect that lowers the visibility of the variable display unit than when the delay control is not executed,
The specific effect executing means is a slot machine that ends the specific effect when the delay control ends during execution of the specific effect.

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