JP2018079028A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for displaying an image capable of improving interest of a game.SOLUTION: When adding a 50 AT game number as a first privilege, a white additional ball 620 is displayed, and when adding a 100 AT game number as the first privilege, a red additional ball 622 is displayed, and the white additional ball 620 and the red additional ball 622 have the same shape and different tint.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a predetermined number of bets are set, and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on a start operation, and a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is played by a launching device. And a pachinko gaming machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium is won in a starting area such as a prize opening provided in the gaming area.

  In addition, in such a slot machine as a gaming machine, the types of winning combinations include a small role, a special role, and a re-game role. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the special role winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a special state advantageous to the player such as a challenge bonus or a big bonus. In the winning of the re-gamer, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

  For example, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a slot machine that is controlled by an assist time (Assist Time, hereinafter also referred to as AT) in which a player is notified of the operation procedure of a stop switch in order to generate a predetermined winning. It was. In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, an AT lottery for determining the number of AT games to be controlled by the AT is executed, and when the AT game number is determined to be assigned in the AT lottery, the AT game number is granted. Some displayed the suggested image.

JP 2014-303 A

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when it is determined that the number of AT games is to be determined by AT lottery, only one image suggesting the number of AT games is displayed. Since the effect of displaying is monotonous, the interest could not be improved.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that displays an image that improves the fun of gaming.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) capable of playing a game,
A granting means (for example, the main control unit 41) capable of granting a privilege (for example, the number of AT games) advantageous to the player;
Display means for displaying an image (for example, the liquid crystal display 51);
Output means for outputting sound (for example, speakers 53 and 54),
The benefits that can be granted by the grant means include a first privilege (for example, a 50AT game shown in FIG. 13) and a second privilege (for example, a 100AT game shown in FIG. 13) that is more advantageous than the first privilege. ,
The display means includes
In response to the grant of the first privilege, a first image (for example, a white ball 620 shown in FIG. 13B) is displayed,
In response to the grant of the second privilege, a second image (for example, the red top ball 622 shown in FIG. 13C) is displayed,
The output means includes
Along with the display of the first image, a sound corresponding to the first privilege (for example, a sound of “Pikkin” shown in FIG. 13B) is output,
Along with the display of the second image, a sound corresponding to the second privilege (for example, a sound “docan” shown in FIG. 13C) is output,
The first image and the second image have the same shape and different colors (as shown in FIGS. 13B and 13C), the shape of the white top ball 620 and the red top ball 622 is Although the same, the color of the white top ball 620 and the red top ball 622 is different).

  According to such a configuration, since the images having the same shape and different colors can be displayed in accordance with the provision of the privilege, the player can recognize the type of the privilege from the color of the image. Therefore, it is possible to display an image that improves the interest of the game. In addition, since the sound corresponding to the privilege type is output, the player can recognize the privilege type from the sound output.

  The “color” is a concept including at least one of color, color removal, color, hue, hue, brightness, saturation, pattern, vividness, pattern, and the like.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The display means includes
Along with the display of the first image, a first background image (for example, a normal background image shown in FIG. 13B) can be displayed as the background of the first image.
Along with the display of the second image, a second background image (for example, a specific background image on which a star image 624 shown in FIG. 13C is displayed) can be displayed as the background of the second image.
The first background image and the second background image are different (the normal background image and the specific background image are different).

  According to such a configuration, the player can be made aware of the difference between when the first image is displayed and when the second image is displayed using the background image.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The sound corresponding to the first privilege is different from the sound corresponding to the second privilege (as shown in FIGS. 13 (B) and 13 (C), when a 50AT game is given, a beeping sound is generated. When it is output and a 100AT game is awarded, a beeping sound is output).

  According to such a configuration, the player can be made aware of the difference between when the first image is displayed and when the second image is displayed by outputting sound.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The display means can accumulate and display an image corresponding to the type of privilege granted during the special period (for example, as shown in FIG. 16, an extra ball added during the special period is displayed in the specific area 626. Display accumulated).

  According to such a configuration, the player can be made to recognize the total of benefits granted during the special period.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
The display means can store and display an image corresponding to the type of privilege granted in the special period in an area corresponding to the type of privilege (for example, as shown in FIG. 17, in the special period The added extra ball is accumulated and displayed in a specific area corresponding to the type of the added extra ball, for example, when the white extra ball 620 is added, the white extra ball 620 is the specific area 628 for the white extra ball. And when the red top ball 622 is added, the red top ball 622 is displayed in the red top ball specific area 630).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize the type of the privilege as well as the total number of privileges granted during the special period.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The display means can display the first image and the second image together in accordance with the provision of both the first privilege and the second privilege (for example, as shown in FIG. 20, When the number of 50 AT games as the first privilege and the number of 100 AT games as the second privilege are granted, that is, when the number of 150 AT games is awarded, the white top ball 620 and the red top ball 622 are displayed. ).

  According to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize that the first privilege and the second privilege are given together.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The display mode of the information included in the first image is the same as the display mode of the information included in the second image (for example, “the extra ball” included in the white upper ball 620 shown in FIG. 13B). And the display form of the characters “uplifting balls” included in the red uppering balls 622 shown in FIG. 13C are the same).

  According to such a configuration, for example, the design of the first image and the second image by the designer can be simplified.

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 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 table for AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating a 1st button effect. It is a figure for demonstrating a 2nd button production. It is a figure for demonstrating a 3rd button effect. It is a figure for demonstrating a 4th button effect. It is a figure for demonstrating a 5th button effect. It is a figure for demonstrating when the 5th button effect is canceled (the 1). It is a figure for demonstrating when the 5th button effect is canceled (the 2). It is a figure for demonstrating a 6th button production. It is a figure for demonstrating a 7th button effect. It is a figure for demonstrating when the 7th button effect is canceled (the 1). It is a figure for demonstrating when the 7th button effect is canceled (the 2). It is a figure for demonstrating the 8th button production. It is a figure for demonstrating the comparison of an output sound.

[First Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described. 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, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 can be transmitted. 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. 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, and 8R that are operated when the rotations are stopped are provided, an effect switch 56 for use in effects, and the like.

  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 winning line is a line for determining whether a combination of symbols 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 winning line LN is provided will be described. However, a plurality of winning 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 winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined as winning lines, but when a combination of specific winning symbols (so-called disparity) is aligned on the winning 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 a combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning 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 the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, the number of medals corresponding to the winning is awarded to the player.

  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. 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 90 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and the like are provided. .

  FIG. 5 is a diagram 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 that is aligned with the invalid line, a symbol combination that is easy to be recognized by the player and is a combination of symbols that stop on the invalid line when the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line. Yes. In the payout number column, values (medal payout, replay grant) given at the time of winning are shown. BB1 and BB2 are winning combinations with a transition to an advantageous state of bonus. In the BB1 and BB2 payout number columns, bonus termination conditions to be transferred by winning are shown. Each bonus is ended by paying out more than a predetermined number of medals. For example, a bonus controlled by winning / winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 351 or more.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a combination of lottery target combinations that are read as lottery target roles (hereinafter also referred to as winning 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 RT0 to RT3.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing combinations of winning combinations included in the 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 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.

[About processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 uses the AT lottery table to perform an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control the AT. Further, the main control unit 41 can specify an operation procedure (push order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN when it is determined that the AT is controlled by the AT lottery. A process for executing a navigating effect is executed.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of an AT lottery table used in the AT lottery. In the example of FIG. 8, the main control unit 41 wins a specific AT lottery object combination (in this embodiment, the bell, the weak watermelon, the strong watermelon, the weak cherry, the strong cherry, and the middle cherry shown in FIG. 7). Then, AT lottery processing for determining whether or not to control to AT is performed.

  In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not to control to AT, and when it is determined to control to AT, AT games are determined from a plurality of types of games (0, 15, 50, 100, and 150 in the example of FIG. 8). Determine the number. Note that the number of AT game candidates that can be granted shown in FIG. 8 is merely an example, and other candidates (for example, 200) may be defined.

  For example, in the example of FIG. 8, in the AT lottery executed when a weak watermelon is won, the probability that the number of AT games to be given is 0 (the number of AT games is not given) is 85% and given. The probability that the number of AT games to be 15 will be 15%. The other AT lottery target combinations are as shown in FIG.

  In addition, AT lottery processing executed during non-AT is referred to as AT initial lottery, and AT lottery processing executed during AT is referred to as AT addition lottery. Further, it is called “AT winning” that the addition of one or more AT games is determined by AT lottery, and it is determined that the number of AT games is not given (the number of AT games to be given is 0). This is called "AT not elected". As a modification, the sub-control unit 91 may execute processing related to AT such as AT lottery.

[About button production]
Next, button production will be described. The button effect is an effect that requests the player to operate the effect switch 56. The button effects include a first button effect to an eighth button effect. In addition, when the AT extra lottery is executed, whether or not an AT game is given in the AT extra lottery is suggested by executing a button effect (implying the possibility of giving the AT game). After the button effect is completed, a notification effect for notifying the result of the lottery with AT is executed. That is, the button effect is a sign effect that is executed before the notification effect. Further, whether or not the button effect is executed when the AT addition lottery is executed, and when it is determined that the button effect is executed, any one of the first button effect to the eighth button effect is executed. It is determined by random number lottery.

  First, the first button effect will be described with reference to FIG. In the example of FIG. 9, the case where the number of AT remaining games is 10 will be described. In this case, in order to make the player recognize that the number of AT remaining games is 10, the AT remaining game number is always displayed in a predetermined area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 when controlled by the AT. To do. Note that “always displaying the number of AT remaining games” means that the number of AT remaining games is always displayed only when a special event does not occur. The special event includes, for example, an event in which a special performance is executed during the AT. When the special effect is executed, the display of the number of remaining AT games is once ended, and the special effect is executed. Further, the special event includes an event in which the display by the liquid crystal display 51 is stopped due to occurrence of power interruption or the like. Note that the AT remaining game number may not be displayed at all times, but the display of the AT remaining game number may be stopped at a predetermined timing according to the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, it is assumed that the first button effect is executed when the number of AT remaining games is 10 games. Further, in the example of FIG. 9, a case will be described where 15 games are determined to be added in the AT added lottery that triggers execution of the first button effect. In the example of FIG. 9A, a switch image imitating the effect switch 56 and characters such as “PUSH!” Are displayed.

  When the image of FIG. 9A is displayed and the normal transition condition is satisfied, the routine proceeds to FIG. 9B. The normal transition condition of the present embodiment is a condition that is satisfied when the effect switch 56 is operated, and a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined time (10 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without the game start operation being executed. including. The game start operation is an operation for starting the next unit game (game). The game start operation of the present embodiment includes a BET operation (an operation for setting a bet amount by operating a BET switch) and a lever-on operation. Note that the game start operation in FIG. 9 is a BET operation. The BET operation is also referred to as an effect cancellation operation because the effect is canceled.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (B), an extra normal notification is executed as the notification effect. In the additional normal notification in the example of FIG. 9B, characters such as “15 additional games!” Are displayed. The characters “15 games added!” Are information relating to the update of the AT remaining game count. Thereafter, when a game start operation (BET operation in the example of FIG. 9) is executed, the screen shifts to the screen of FIG. 9C. On the screen of FIG. 9C, the normal addition is executed. In the example of FIG. 9C, the display of the number of remaining AT games is updated from 10 games to 25 games.

  On the other hand, when the BET operation is executed while the screen of FIG. 9A is displayed, the additional normal notification is not executed (the character “15 games added!” Is not displayed). As shown in FIG. 9 (D), the special addition is executed.

  Here, the extra special update in FIG. 9D is to display the explosion mode information 602 that displays the number of AT remaining games after the addition in a large and exploded manner. In the example of FIG. 9D, the explosion mode information is information displayed in such a manner that characters such as “25 remaining games!” Are larger than the display of the number of remaining AT games in FIG. In this way, by displaying the explosion mode information 602 (by executing an extra special update), the player recognizes the number of AT remaining games after the addition rather than the normal addition update (see FIG. 9C). Can be displayed in an easy-to-use manner. In addition, in the example of FIG. 9D, additional information 604 that allows the player to specify that it has been added (that the number of AT remaining games is added and updated) may be displayed. The additional information 604 is a character “added”. In addition, in the case of the special addition update, a sound corresponding to the special addition update (vacuum in the example of FIG. 9) is output.

  Further, when the screen of FIG. 9D is displayed for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 5 seconds), the screen of FIG. 9E is displayed. The screen of FIG. 9E is the same as the screen of FIG. 9C, and is a screen on which “25 remaining games” is displayed as the number of AT remaining games.

  Next, the second button effect will be described with reference to FIG. The screens of FIGS. 10A to 10C are the same as those of FIGS. 9A to 9C. When the BET operation is executed while the screen of FIG. 10A is displayed, the additional normal notification shown in FIG. 10B is not executed (information regarding the update of the AT remaining game number is displayed). In addition, as shown in FIG. 10 (D), an extra special update is executed.

  Here, the special addition update in FIG. 10D displays explosion mode information 606 that displays the number of AT games to be added (the number of AT games determined to be added) in a large and exploded manner. That is. In the example of FIG. 10D, the explosion mode information is information that is displayed in a mode in which characters such as “+15 game!” Are enlarged and exploded. In this way, by displaying the explosion mode information 606 (by executing an extra special update), the player recognizes the added number of AT games more than the additional normal update (see FIG. 10C). It can be displayed in an easy manner. Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 10D, the additional information 608 that allows the player to specify the number of AT games to be added is displayed in a simpler manner than the explosion mode information 606. The additional information 608 in the example of FIG. 10D is a character “15 games have been added”. In addition, in the case where the special update is added, a sound corresponding to the special update (a vacuum in the example of FIG. 10) is output.

  Next, the third button effect will be described with reference to FIG. The screens of FIGS. 11A to 11C are the same as those of FIGS. 9A to 9C. When the BET operation is executed while the screen of FIG. 11A is displayed, the additional normal notification shown in FIG. 11B is not executed (information on the update of the AT remaining game number is displayed). In addition, as shown in FIG. 11 (D), an extra special update is started.

  Here, the extra special update in FIG. 11D is an update in which the AT remaining game number is in a scroll mode. In the example of FIG. 11D, the first digit of the AT remaining game number is updated in such a manner that it scrolls from the bottom to the top. FIG. 11 (E) is a diagram showing the special update being added. Thereafter, when the update is completed for the AT games (here, 15 games) determined to be added, the screen of FIG. 11F is displayed. Note that the arrows (arrows pointing from the bottom to the top) shown in FIG. 11 (D), FIG. 11 (E), FIG. 12 (B), and FIG. 12 (C) described later clearly express the scroll mode. Yes, in an actual image, the arrow is not displayed. On the other hand, in FIG. 11C, the number of remaining AT games is updated at once.

  Next, the fourth button effect will be described with reference to FIG. In the fourth button effect, as shown in FIG. 9A and the like, when a BET operation is performed in a state where a switch image and a character image such as “PUSH!” Are displayed, it is determined as an extra special update. The display of the AT remaining game number is updated in a different manner according to the number of added games. When the fourth button effect is started, a switch image and a character image such as “PUSH!” Are displayed. In a state where the switch image is displayed, an image (that is, an image shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C) displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed or when the effect switch 56 is operated. ) Is displayed, but the description of the image is omitted in FIG.

  12A to 12D are images displayed when the determined number of added games is 15 to 50 games. In FIGS. 12A to 12D, it is assumed that the determined number of additional games is 15 games. 12E to 12H are images displayed when the determined number of added games is 50 games or more. 12E to 12H, it is assumed that the determined number of additional games is 100 games.

  In the example of FIGS. 12B to 12D, the first digit of the displayed number of remaining AT games is incremented and updated by one by vertically scrolling from the bottom to the top. Thereafter, when the update is completed for the AT games (here, 15 games) determined to be added, the screen of FIG. 12D is displayed. Thus, “a mode in which the first digit of the displayed AT remaining game number is incremented and updated one by one by vertically scrolling from bottom to top” is referred to as “vertical scroll mode”.

  In the example of FIGS. 12F to 12H, each time the character X strikes the first digit of the displayed AT remaining game number, the first digit is incremented by one. The Thereafter, when the update is completed for the AT game (here, 50 games) determined to be added (when character X strikes 50 times), the screen of FIG. 12 (H) is displayed. In this way, “a mode in which the first digit is incremented and updated by one each time the character X strikes the first digit of the displayed AT remaining number of games” is referred to as a “character update mode”. .

  Next, the fifth to eighth button effects will be described. In the fifth to eighth button effects, the number of games to be added is not displayed with numbers as in the first to fourth button effects, but is displayed with a specific image corresponding to the number of AT games to be added. That is, the specific image is an image that suggests the number of AT games to be added.

  First, the fifth button effect will be described with reference to FIG. The image of FIG. 13A is displayed, and when the normal transition condition is satisfied, a specific image corresponding to the number of AT games to be added is displayed. In the present embodiment, the image is used as an extra ball. Here, the extra ball is an image including an elliptical image and the characters “superior ball” displayed at the center of the image. When the number of AT games to be added is any one of 15 to 50 games, as shown in FIG. 13B, the first specific image is referred to as a white added ball (hereinafter referred to as “white added ball”). ) 620 is displayed. Further, when the number of AT games to be added is 100 games or more, as shown in FIG. 13C, a red added ball (hereinafter referred to as “red added ball”) 622 is displayed as the second specific image. Is done. In the example shown in FIG. 13C, the red top ball 622 is hatched to express red.

  Also, a description will be given of a criterion between the number of AT games when the white top-up ball is displayed and the number of AT games when the red top-up ball is displayed. Since the number of AT games when the white top ball is displayed is 15 to 50, it is 2 digits. On the other hand, the number of AT games when the red top ball is displayed is 100 or more. is there. As described above, the number of digits differs between the number of AT games when the white top ball is displayed and the number of AT games when the red top ball is displayed. In the present embodiment, the AT is controlled one by one, and the one set corresponds to the number of 50 AT games. The number of AT games when the white top ball is displayed is 15 to 50, which is 1 set or less, while the number of AT games when the red top ball is displayed is 100 or more, it is 1 set or more. is there. In the present embodiment, the number of AT games when a white top-up ball is displayed and the number of AT games when a red top-top ball is displayed are defined based on such criteria.

  As described above, the white top ball 620 corresponds to the provision of any number of AT games out of 15-50 games, in other words, the provision of any number of AT games out of 15-50 games. This suggests (informs). The red top ball 622 corresponds to the provision of the number of AT games of 100 games or more, in other words, suggests (notifies) the provision of the number of AT games of 100 games or more. 13 to 19 exemplify a white top ball displayed when the 50AT game number is awarded and a red top ball displayed when the 100AT game number is awarded. In the following, the number of AT games of any one of 15 to 50, that is, the number of AT games when the white ball is displayed is sometimes referred to as “first privilege”, and the number of AT games of 100 or more, that is, The number of AT games when the red ball is displayed may be referred to as “second privilege”. The second privilege is more advantageous for the player than the first privilege.

  Further, both the white top ball 620 and the red top ball 622 have the same shape. Here, “the shape is the same” means that the characters displayed on both of the overlaid balls (letters of “topped ball”), the size of the characters, the oval that is the outline of the added ball, and the oval Is the same in size. In the present embodiment, the coordinates of the extra ball in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are the same for the white extra ball 620 and the red extra ball 622.

  The white top ball 620 and the red top ball 622 are different in color. The “color” is a concept including at least one of color, color removal, color, hue, hue, brightness, saturation, pattern, vividness, pattern, and the like. “Different colors” means that the color of the white overlay ball 620 is white while the color of the red overlay ball 622 is red.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 13B, a white top ball 620 is displayed and a sound corresponding to the first privilege is output. In the example of FIG. 13B, the sound corresponding to the first privilege is a sound “Pikkin”. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13 (C), a red top ball 622 is displayed and a sound corresponding to the second privilege is output. In the example of FIG. 13 (B), the sound corresponding to the second privilege is a “docan” sound.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13C, when the red uplifting ball 622 is displayed, a specific background image in which a star image 624 is displayed as the background image of the red upsetting ball 622 is displayed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13B, when the white top ball 620 is displayed, the star image 624 is not displayed as the background image of the red top ball 622, and a normal background image is displayed. The normal background image is a background image when the extra ball is not displayed (when it is normal).

  Although not specifically shown, the extra ball is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), and when the predetermined time has elapsed, the number of AT remaining games to which the number of AT games corresponding to the extra ball is added is displayed. The For example, in the example of FIG. 13B, when the screen of FIG. 13B is displayed for 5 seconds, the number of AT remaining games is updated to 60. In the example of FIG. 13C, when the screen of FIG. 13C is displayed for 5 seconds, the AT remaining game number is updated to 110.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an extra special update when the fifth button effect is executed. When the screen of FIG. 14 (A) is displayed and the BET operation (effect cancel operation) is executed, the extra special update shown in FIG. 14 (D) is executed. The extra special update in FIG. 14D is the same as the extra special update shown in FIG. FIG. 14B is the same screen as FIG. 13B, and FIG. 14C is the same screen as FIG. 9C.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an extra special update that is different from the extra special update described in FIG. 14 when the fifth button effect is executed. When the screen shown in FIG. 15A is displayed and the BET operation is executed, the extra special update shown in FIG. 15D is executed. The extra special update in FIG. 15D is the same as the extra special update shown in FIG. FIG. 15B is the same screen as FIG. 13B, and FIG. 14C is the same screen as FIG. 9C. Whether the extra special update is set to the mode of FIG. 14D or the mode of FIG. 15D is determined, for example, when a BET operation is executed and determined by random number lottery.

  Next, the sixth button effect will be described with reference to FIG. The sixth button effect is an effect that can be executed during the AT and during the special period. Here, the special period is a period controlled over a plurality of games. The special period is a period in which the advantage of AT lottery is higher than the non-special period (a period different from the special period). Here, the “advantage of AT lottery” is a concept including at least one of the probability of winning an AT and the expected value of the number of AT games given when winning an AT. The special period is controlled when a predetermined special period control condition is satisfied. The special period control condition is, for example, a condition established when a predetermined combination (for example, a rare combination having a low winning probability, a strong cherry, etc.) is won. As a modified example, the advantages of the special period and the non-special period may be the same.

  Also, during the special period, even if the number of AT games is granted, the number of assigned AT games is not immediately notified, and when the specific period ends, the number of AT games granted during the specific period Announce the total number. In other words, during the special period, even if an extra ball is added, the number of AT games corresponding to the extra ball is not immediately notified until the specific period ends, and the added extra ball is Each time it is added, it is accumulated and displayed in a specific area (hereinafter referred to as “accumulated display”).

  For example, in the example of FIG. 16, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the sixth button effect is executed during a specific period and the normal transition condition is satisfied, the number of AT games of 50 games is added. As shown in FIG. 16B, a white top ball is displayed. The display of the white ball is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16C, the accumulation display of the white top balls 620 is executed in the specific area 626. The broken line in FIG. 16C indicates that the white overlay ball 620 has disappeared. In the example of FIG. 16 (B), “× 0” is displayed as the number of white balls, and one white ball is added. Therefore, as shown in FIG. The number of white overlay balls is updated and displayed so that the number of white balls is increased by 1 (becomes “× 1”).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the sixth button effect is executed during the specific period and the normal transition condition is satisfied, when the number of AT games of 100 games is added, As shown in D), a red ball is displayed. The display of the red top ball is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16 (E), the accumulation display of the red top balls 622 is executed in the specific area 626. In the example of FIG. 16 (D), “× 0” is displayed as the number of red balls, and one red ball is added. Therefore, as shown in the example of FIG. The number of red extra balls is updated and displayed so that the number of extra balls is increased by 1 (becomes “× 1”).

  Further, when a new extra ball is added again within a specific period, the added extra ball is displayed for a predetermined time (see FIG. 16B or FIG. 16D). Thereafter, in the specific area 626, the number of added extra balls is added and updated. Then, when the specific period ends, the number of AT games corresponding to all added balls added is notified. For example, during the specific period, when two white balls are added and one red ball is added, the specific area 626 displays white balls × 2 and red balls * 1. . Thereafter, when the specific period ends, the number of AT games of 200 (= 50 × 2 + 100) is notified.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 16B and 16C, when a white top ball is displayed, a sound (pickey) corresponding to the white top ball is output, and when a red top ball is displayed, a red top ball is displayed. A sound corresponding to the ball is output.

  Next, the seventh button effect will be described with reference to FIG. In contrast to the seventh button effect and the sixth button effect, in the sixth button effect, the specific area to be accumulated and displayed is the same regardless of the type of the extra ball to be added (see FIG. 16). The seventh button effect differs from both button effects in that the specific area accumulated and displayed differs depending on the type of the added extra ball. In other words, in the sixth button effect, the area where the red top ball is displayed is in contact with the area where the white top ball is displayed, while in the seventh button effect, the area where the red top ball is displayed. The area where the white ball is displayed is not in contact with the area. In other respects, both button effects are the same.

  In the example of FIG. 17, a white top ball specific area 628 that is a specific area of the white top ball and a red top ball specific area 630 that is a specific area of the red top ball are described.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 17B and 17C, when a white top ball is displayed, a sound (pickey) corresponding to the white top ball is output, and when a red top ball is displayed, a red top ball is displayed. A sound corresponding to the ball is output.

  Next, when the seventh button effect is executed, the case where the effect canceling operation is executed will be described. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an extra special update when the seventh button effect is executed. 18A to 18C are the same as FIGS. 17A to 17C.

  When the screen of FIG. 18 (A) is displayed, when a BET operation (effect cancellation operation) is executed, an extra special update shown in FIG. 18 (D) is executed. In the extra special update in the example of FIG. 18D, the extra ball explosive display information 650 displayed in an exploded form (emphasized mode, easy to recognize mode) of the white extra ball is displayed in the white extra ball specific area 628. indicate. Furthermore, a sound corresponding to the extra special update is output. The sound is a sound “vacuum” in the example of FIG. In addition, a character corresponding to the extra special update may be displayed.

  Next, another example when the effect cancel operation is executed when the seventh button effect is executed will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining an example of an extra special update or the like when the seventh button effect is executed. 19A to 19C are the same as FIGS. 17A to 17C.

  When the screen of FIG. 19A is displayed and the BET operation (effect cancel operation) is executed, the special addition update shown in FIG. 19D is executed. In the extra special update in the example of FIG. 19D, the extra ball explosive display information 652 displayed in a mode (highlighted mode) in which the image “topped ball × 1 GET!” Has exploded is displayed. Furthermore, a sound corresponding to the extra special update is output. In the example of FIG. 19D, the sound is a sound “vacuum”. In addition, a character corresponding to the extra special update may be displayed. Whether the extra special update is set to the mode of FIG. 19D or the mode of FIG. 19D is determined, for example, when a BET operation is executed and determined by random lottery. Further, the special addition update described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19 may be applied in the example of FIG.

  Next, the eighth button effect will be described with reference to FIG. The eighth button effect is obtained when both the number of 50 AT games as the first privilege and the number of 100 AT games as the second privilege are given, and in the example of FIG. 20, when the number of AT games of 150 games is given. This is a button effect that can be executed.

  When the image of FIG. 20A is displayed and the normal transition condition is satisfied, the number of AT games to be added is 150 games (that is, both the first privilege and the second privilege are given). ), Both the white top ball 620 and the red top ball 622 are displayed. Also, when both the white top ball 620 and the red top ball 622 are displayed, a sound when only the white top ball 620 is displayed (pickey as shown in FIG. 13B), and the red top ball Speakers 52 and 53 output special sounds that are different from any of the sounds when only the sound is displayed (dokan as shown in FIG. 13B). In the example of FIG. 20B, the special sound is, for example, a sound “zudodon”.

[Comparison of output sound]
Next, the output sounds described in FIGS. 9 to 20 are compared. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining comparison of output sounds. 9 to 20, the types of output sounds include piceen (such as FIG. 13B), vacuum (such as FIG. 9D), dokern (such as FIG. 13C), and zudodon (such as FIG. 20). )

  In the example of FIG. 20, for example, for Piceen, 5 is set as the volume, “High” is set as the pitch, and 1 second is set as the output period. Other sounds are as shown in FIG.

  As is clear from FIG. 20, the sound output mode is emphasized in the order of picine <vacun <docan <suddon. In the example of FIG. 20, the emphasized aspect is that the volume is large, the pitch is low, and the output period is long.

[Effect of this embodiment]
Next, effects and the like achieved by the slot machine of this embodiment will be described. The slot machine of this embodiment has the following configuration.

(1) Game information display means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for displaying game information related to games (for example, the number of remaining AT games shown in FIGS. 9 to 12);
Determining whether to update the display of the game information (for example, extra lottery) determining means (for example, the sub-control unit 91);
When the decision means decides to update the display of the game information, the display of the game information is updated (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, 15 games) An update means for updating the number of AT remaining games from 10 games to 25 games when the addition is determined;
Updating information display means (for example, sub-control unit 91), which displays update information related to updating by the updating means (for example, the normal notification shown in FIG. 9B),
The decision means decides to update the display of the game information (for example, the addition of the number of AT games is decided by the extra lottery) and the specific condition is satisfied (for example, FIG. 9 (A) and FIG. 9 (B) ) When the predetermined time has elapsed or the effect switch 56 is operated), the update information display means displays the update information (for example, in FIG. 9B). After that, the updating means updates the display of the game information in a specific mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 9C, the number of AT remaining games without displaying the explosion mode information 602). Update the display),
The decision means decides to update the display of the game information (for example, it is decided to add the number of AT games in the extra lottery), and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, FIG. 9 (A) and FIG. 9 (D When the BET operation is executed), the update information display means does not display the update information, and the update means updates the display of the game information in a predetermined manner. (For example, as shown in FIG. 9 (D), the display of the AT remaining game number is updated while displaying the explosion mode information 602 without executing the additional normal notification)
The predetermined mode is a mode in which the player can more easily recognize that the display of the game information has been determined to be updated by the determining means than the specific mode (for example, the addition shown in FIG. 9D). While the explosion mode information 602 is displayed in the special update, the explosion mode information 602 is not displayed in the additional normal update shown in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined that the game information is to be updated by the determining means and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the update information is not displayed, but the game information is updated in a predetermined manner. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the decision means has decided to update the game information. As a result, the display of game information can be updated without causing distrust.

  This configuration will be described according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 9, when the addition of the AT game is determined and the first button effect is executed, the screen of FIG. 9A is displayed. If the BET operation is executed while the user is on, the extra special notification is executed without executing the extra normal notification in FIG. Therefore, for example, a player who does not want to visually recognize the additional normal notification can be prevented from executing the additional normal notification, so that the convenience of the player can be improved.

  In addition, in the slot machine in which the addition normal update is executed without executing the addition normal notification, it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the addition has been made, so that the player has distrust. There was a case. On the other hand, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, when the additional normal notification is not executed, the player adds the fact that the addition is updated (it is determined that the display of the AT remaining game is updated). An extra special update (update that displays explosion mode information 602) that is reported in a manner that is easier to recognize than normal notification is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having such distrust.

The slot machine of this embodiment has the following configuration.
(2) Game information display means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for displaying game information relating to the game (for example, the number of remaining AT games shown in FIGS. 9 to 12);
An update amount (for example, the number of additional games) of the game information (for example, an extra lottery) determination means (for example, the sub control unit 91);
When the update amount is determined by the determination means, the display of the game information is updated based on the update amount (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10B and 10C, 15 games) Update means for updating the number of remaining games from 10 games to 25 games when an extra is determined;
Update information display means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that displays update information related to the update amount (for example, the normal notification shown in FIG. 10B),
The amount of update is determined by the determining means (for example, an additional number of AT games is determined by an extra lottery) and a specific condition is satisfied (for example, an arrow between FIG. 10 (A) and FIG. 10 (B)) As shown in FIG. 10, when the predetermined time has elapsed or the effect switch 56 is operated), the update information display means displays the update information (for example, the normal addition notification shown in FIG. 10B), Thereafter, the updating means updates the display of the game information in a specific manner (for example, as shown in FIG. 10C, updates the display of the number of remaining AT games without displaying the explosion manner information 604),
The update amount is determined by the determining means (for example, an additional number of AT games is determined by an extra lottery) and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, an arrow between FIG. 10 (A) and FIG. 10 (D)) When the BET operation is executed, the update information display means does not display the update information, and the update means updates the display of the game information in a predetermined mode (for example, FIG. 10). As shown in (D), the display of the AT remaining game number is updated while displaying the explosion mode information 606),
The predetermined mode is a mode in which the player can recognize the update amount more easily than the specific mode (for example, the explosion mode information 606 is displayed in the extra special update shown in FIG. (The explosion mode information 606 is not displayed in the normal addition shown in (C)).

  According to such a configuration, the update information is not displayed when the update amount is determined by the determination unit and the predetermined condition is satisfied, but the game information is updated in a predetermined manner, so the determination unit determines it. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the updated amount. As a result, the display of game information can be updated without causing distrust.

  This configuration will be described according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 10, when the addition of the AT game is determined and the second button effect is executed, the screen of FIG. 10 (A) is displayed. If the BET operation is executed while the user is on, the extra special notification is executed without executing the extra normal notification in FIG. Therefore, for example, a player who does not want to visually recognize the additional normal notification can end the additional normal notification, so that the convenience of the player can be improved.

  Further, when the addition normal update is executed without executing the addition normal notification, it is difficult for the player to determine the number of added AT games, and thus the player feels distrust. was there. On the other hand, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, when the additional normal notification is not executed, the special addition update (notifying the number of added AT games in a manner that the player can recognize more easily than the normal notification added) ( Update to display the explosion mode information 606) is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having such distrust.

  (3) When an AT game is added and the third button effect is executed as shown in FIGS. 11A to 11C, when a predetermined time has elapsed or the effect switch 56 is operated. The display of the number of AT games is updated at once. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 11 (A) and 11 (D) to 11 (F), when it is determined that an AT game is added and a BET operation is performed, the display of the number of AT games is displayed vertically. Update in a scrolling manner. Therefore, by performing the BET operation, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the display of the number of AT games is updated even when the additional normal notification in FIG. 11B is not executed. it can.

  (4) Further, as shown in FIG. 9D, when an extra special update is executed, extra information 604 that allows the player to specify that the extra (the number of AT remaining games will be added and updated) is specified. The effect that is displayed is executed. Therefore, even when the additional normal notification is not executed in FIG. 9B, the player can easily recognize that the display of the number of AT games is updated. As is clear from the description of FIGS. 9B and 9D, the effect in which the additional information 604 is displayed is different from the additional normal notification.

  (5) Also, as shown in FIG. 10D, when the extra special update is executed, an effect is displayed in which the extra information 608 that allows the player to specify the added number of AT games is displayed. Therefore, even if the additional normal notification is not executed in FIG. 10B, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the added number of AT games. As is clear from the descriptions in FIGS. 10B and 10D, the effect in which the additional information 608 is displayed is different from the additional normal notification.

  (6) Moreover, as shown in FIG. 12, when it is determined that the number of AT games will be increased, and the fourth button effect is executed, and when the BET operation is executed, the AT normal notification is not executed. On the other hand, the update mode until the update of the display of the AT remaining game is completed differs depending on the amount of the AT game added. In the example of FIG. 12, when the added game number is 1 to 49, the displayed AT remaining game number is updated in a vertical scroll mode, and when the added game number is 50 or more, it is displayed. The number of remaining AT games is updated in the character update mode. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize the approximate number of AT games to be added while the display of the AT game number is being updated.

  (7) Further, as shown in FIG. 9 and the like, the player who desires the additional normal notification only needs to perform an operation (for example, an operation to the effect switch 56) different from the operation to advance the game. Since a player who does not desire normal notification only needs to perform an operation (for example, a BET operation) to advance the game, the degree of freedom of the player can be increased.

  (8) Further, as shown in FIG. 9 and the like, the player who desires the additional normal notification does not perform either the operation on the effect switch 56 or the BET operation, and the screen in FIG. 9A is displayed. When a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses, the normal notification is executed. Therefore, the player's degree of freedom can be increased.

  (9) Further, for example, after the special addition update in FIG. 9D is completed, even if a condition for executing the additional normal notification (for example, a predetermined time elapse or an operation to the effect switch 56) is satisfied, the addition is performed. Normal notification is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused due to “the extra normal notification is executed after the extra special update is executed”.

  (10) Also, as shown in FIG. 13, when the addition of the AT game is determined and the fifth button effect is executed, when any AT game number from 15 to 50 is given, When an extra ball 620 is displayed and an AT game number of 100 or more is given, a red extra ball 622 is displayed. Further, both the white top ball 620 and the red top ball 622 have the same shape but different colors. Therefore, since the player can recognize the type of privilege from the color of the extra ball, the extra ball that can improve the interest of the game can be displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, a sound corresponding to the number of assigned AT games is output. Therefore, the number of assigned AT games can be notified not only by displaying images (additional balls) but also by outputting sounds.

  (11) Also, as shown in FIG. 13B, the background image when the white top ball 620 is displayed is a normal background image. On the other hand, as illustrated in FIG. 13C, the background image when the red top ball 622 is displayed is a specific background image on which the star image 624 is displayed. Thus, the background image when the white top ball 620 is displayed is different from the background image when the red top ball 622 is displayed. Therefore, the player can be made aware of the difference between when the white top ball 620 is displayed and when the red top ball 622 is displayed using the background image.

  As a modification, the background image when the white overlay ball 620 is displayed and the background image when the red overlay ball 622 is displayed may be the same. According to such a configuration, the capacity relating to the background image can be reduced.

  (12) Also, as shown in FIG. 13B, the sound when the white top ball 620 is displayed is “Pikine”. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13C, the sound when the red top ball 622 is displayed is “docan”. Thus, the sound when the white top ball 620 is displayed is different from the sound when the red top ball 622 is displayed. Therefore, the player can be made aware of the difference between when the white top ball 620 is displayed and when the red top ball 622 is displayed by outputting the sound.

  As a modification, the sound when the white top ball 620 is displayed and the sound when the red top ball 622 is displayed may be the same. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the capacity relating to the sound data.

  (13) As shown in FIG. 16, when the addition of the AT game is determined during the special period and the sixth button effect is executed, an image corresponding to the type of the number of AT games given in the special period is displayed. Accumulated and displayed in the specific area 626. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize the number of AT games given during the special period.

  (14) As shown in FIG. 17, when the addition of the AT game is determined during the special period and the seventh button effect is executed, an image corresponding to the type of the number of AT games given in the special period is displayed. , And can be accumulated and displayed in an area corresponding to the number of assigned AT games. In the example of FIG. 17, the white top ball corresponding to the number of 50 AT games is displayed in the white top ball specific area 628, and the red top ball corresponding to the 100 AT game number is displayed in the red top ball specific area 630. . Accordingly, it is possible to make the player recognize the type of the number of AT games as well as the total number of AT games given during the special period.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, when the effect cancel operation is executed when the sixth button effect or the seventh button effect is executed, the additional ball explosion display information 650 or the additional ball explosion display information 652 is displayed. Is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having the above-mentioned distrust.

  (15) As shown in FIG. 20, when the addition of the number of AT games is determined and the eighth button effect is executed, if the addition is an AT game of 150 games, that is, the first benefit and the second When both of the benefits are given, a white top ball 620 and a red top ball 622 are displayed together. Therefore, it is possible to make the player easily recognize that the first privilege and the second privilege are given together.

  Further, when the white top ball 620 and the red top ball 622 are displayed together, a sound that is not output when the white top ball 620 and red top ball 622 are not displayed together (in the example of FIG. ”Is output. It is possible to improve the interest of the white ball 620 and the red ball 622.

  (16) The display form of the characters “superior ball” included in the white top ball 620 shown in FIG. 13 (B) and the characters “superior ball” contained in the red top ball 622 shown in FIG. Are the same. Therefore, the design of the image of the white top ball 620 and the image of the red top ball 622 by the designer can be simplified.

  (17) Further, when the white ball is displayed, it can be suggested that any number of AT games out of 15 to 50 games has been awarded. Further, when the red top ball is displayed, it can be suggested that the number of AT games of 100 games or more is given. Therefore, when the extra ball is displayed, it is possible to prevent the player from specifying the number of AT games to be given, so that a sense of tension when the extra ball is displayed can be enhanced.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment described above is replaced with a pachinko gaming machine. This pachinko gaming machine includes a game control unit that controls the progress of the game, and an effect control unit that controls the progress of the effect. An image display device is provided near the center of the game area in the game board of the present embodiment. When the game ball passes through the start area, numerical data is stored on hold and displayed as a hold display. Thereafter, based on the hold display, the game control unit controls the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device in the special symbol game. The display area of the image display device is provided with a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of (for example, three) variable display portions.

  The effect control unit corresponds to each of the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol, with a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can identify each in the decoration symbol display area. A decorative pattern is displayed in a variable manner. When the display result of the first special symbol or the display result of the second special symbol becomes the specific display result, the player is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state) advantageous to the player. In addition, when the specific period ends, the game control unit executes the ST lottery according to the total value of points given in the specific period.

  Here, the game in the period controlled to the probability variation state in which the probability of being a big hit state is high is referred to as ST (Special Time). Note that ST may be a game in a short-time control period. Thus, ST is a game in which the symbol display area is variably displayed in a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Further, the number of times of variable display (number of games) controlled by ST is referred to as “ST number”. Further, the ST number is also an upper limit number that the symbol display area is variably displayed, which is determined by so-called frequency cut.

  The number of STs in this embodiment corresponds to the number of AT games in the first embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when it is determined by ST lottery that, for example, 100 games of ST games are given, when control to ST is started, 70 games out of 100 games May be displayed as the number of remaining ST games, and the other 30 games may be added to the ST as an ST additional notification.

  Further, for example, when it is determined by ST lottery that ST games for 100 games will be awarded, ST lottery may be executed during the ST game of 100 games. When an ST game addition is determined by the ST addition lottery, the ST addition notification may be executed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine having such a configuration, at least one of the effects described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 20 may be executable. Further, the operation to the effect switch 56 may be an operation to the first effect switch, and the game start operation (for example, BET operation and lever-on operation) may be an operation to the second effect switch. Even a pachinko gaming machine having such a configuration has the same effects as the slot machine of the first embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, for the fifth to eighth button effects, 15 to 50 AT games are exemplified as the first privilege, and 100 or more AT games are exemplified as the second privilege. In 2nd Embodiment, it is good also considering a 1st privilege as a normal jackpot and a 2nd privilege as a jackpot of a reservation ream. In this case, the first image corresponding to the first privilege (in the first embodiment, the white top ball) and the second image corresponding to the second privilege (in the first embodiment, the red top ball) are: Each of the images is different from the on-hold display image.

  Further, the first privilege may be a jackpot without probability change and the second privilege may be a jackpot with probability change. The jackpot with probability variation is a jackpot that is controlled to a probability variation state after the jackpot state ends. The probability variation state is a state in which a jackpot lottery is executed, and the probability that the jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery is higher than the non-probability variation state (a state different from the probability variation state).

  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.

[About benefits]
(1) In the fifth to eighth button effects of the first embodiment, 15 to 50 AT games are exemplified as the first privilege, and 100 or more AT games are exemplified as the second privilege. However, as long as the second privilege is more advantageous than the first privilege, the first privilege and the second privilege may be anything. For example, the first privilege may be a normal AT, and the second privilege may be a continuous confirmed AT. Here, the normal AT is one set of ATs, and the one set of ATs is, for example, a predetermined number of games (for example, 50). The continuation fixed AT is an AT in which the continuation of N sets (N is a natural number) of ATs is determined in addition to one set of ATs, and is substantially a 1 + N set of ATs. In the continuation confirmation AT, a continuation confirmation notification effect is executed at any timing of the first set. The continuation confirmation notification effect is an effect that notifies that continuation has been confirmed.

  The eighth button effect will be described when the first privilege is a normal AT and the second privilege is a continuation confirmed AT. In this case, when one condition is satisfied, a normal AT lottery for determining whether to control to the normal AT is executed, and a continuous confirmation AT lottery to determine whether to control to the continuous confirmation AT is executed. You may do it. Here, the one condition may be, for example, a condition that is established when a winning combination with a low winning probability (for example, a rare winning combination such as a strong cherry) is won.

  The first privilege may be an AT game of 15 to less than 49, and the second privilege may be 50 or more AT games.

  (2) Further, the following game playability may be provided. In this modification, the AT state can be controlled to the battle AT state. In the battle AT state, it is possible to control either the attack right accumulation state or the attack right use state. The navigation effect is executed in both the attack right accumulation state and the attack right use state. The right to attack is a right to attack the enemy character once.

  The attack right saving state is a state controlled over one set (for example, 50 games). In the attack right storage state, when a predetermined attack right granting condition (for example, winning of a specific role) is established, a predetermined number (including 0 and 1) of attack right is granted and the assigned attack right is stored. It is a state that can be. In the attack right usage state, a battle effect is executed based on the attack right stored in the attack right storage state. In the battle performance, an enemy character having a predetermined HP appears, and when the enemy character's HP is set to 0 by an attack based on the attack right, the battle wins. On the other hand, even if an attack based on all the attack rights stored in the attack right storage state is performed, if the enemy character's HP cannot be reduced to 0, the battle is defeated. When the battle is won, the attack right is saved. When the battle is defeated, the battle AT is returned to the non-AT that ends. Also, in the battle effect, damage lottery is executed by random lottery for damage (value that reduces the HP of the enemy character) given to the enemy character based on one attack right.

  The specific combination that establishes the attack right granting condition may be any one, but here, it is assumed that the push order bell (left bell 1 to right bell 4 shown in FIG. 6) and cherry. Also, the attack right granted when the push order bell is won is the first attack right, and the attack right given when Cherry is won is the second attack right. Further, the expected damage value determined in the damage lottery executed based on the second attack right is higher than the expected damage value determined in the damage lottery executed based on the first attack right. Therefore, the second attack right is more advantageous than the first attack right.

  Further, an attack right image corresponding to the assigned attack right is displayed in the specific area. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the assigned attack right. The attack right image includes an image corresponding to the type of the assigned attack right, and includes a first attack right image corresponding to the first attack right and a second attack right image corresponding to the second attack right. . Further, in the attack right accumulation state, the sixth button effect (see FIG. 16) or the seventh button effect (see FIG. 17) is executed, and when these button effects are executed, the first attack right image or the 2 Attack right image is displayed. The first attack right image corresponds to the first specific image (the white overlay ball in FIGS. 16 and 17), and the second attack right image corresponds to the second specific image (the red overlay ball in FIGS. 16 and 17). To do.

  The first attack right image and the second attack right image have the same shape but different colors. For example, each of the first attack right image and the second attack right image has a shape in which a character “attack” is written on a rectangular outline. The color of the first attack right image is silver, while the color of the second attack right image is gold.

  Further, in the attack right saving state, the first attack right image and the second attack right image may be accumulated and displayed in a specific area (for example, the specific area 626 shown in FIG. 16). The first attack right image and the second attack right image may be accumulated and displayed in an area corresponding to the attack right. For example, the first attack right image is displayed in the first specific area corresponding to the first attack right image (the white upper ball specific area 628 in FIG. 17B), and the second attack right image is the second attack right image. You may make it display on the 2nd specific area | region (The specific area | region 630 for red top balls of FIG. 17 (B)) corresponding to a rights image.

  In the attack right use state that is transferred when the attack right accumulation state is ended, the attack right displayed in the specific area (the specific area 626 or the first specific area 628 and the second specific area 630) in the attack right accumulation state is displayed. Based on this, a battle effect is executed. Thus, in this modification, a battle effect is executed using the attack right for the attack right image accumulated and displayed in the specific area.

  (3) As a privilege, the AT game is exemplified in the first embodiment, and the ST game is exemplified in the second embodiment. Thus, in the present embodiment, the value that directly affects the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls is exemplified. However, in the first embodiment, the privilege may be the number of games to be shifted to an advantageous state to be described later, a bonus winning, or the like. Further, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate, for example. Specifically, when an AT lottery has a high probability state in which AT is won with a higher probability than usual, execution of a probability suggestion effect to suggest whether or not the current state is a high probability state , Execution of a premier effect together with sound on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect in the next generated bonus, etc.), execution of a set value suggestion effect to suggest a set value, Collecting a certain number of liquid crystal displays a two-dimensional code that gives points that can be exchanged for services determined at the amusement store where the slot machine 1 is installed, and that can download bonus videos and bonus information on a predetermined website A display or the like may be displayed in the device 51.

  Moreover, although the number of AT games is illustrated as an example of the privilege, the privilege related to the AT is not limited to this. Good. In addition, when the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed for the determined number of times that the navigation effect can be executed, Good. Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the assigned game value (medal payout number) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. In addition, when the AT is controlled from when the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied, and if the AT is continued when the AT end condition is satisfied, the continuous lottery is performed. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be used as a privilege.

  In addition, the first privilege is a privilege that is not related to a medal or a pachinko ball (for example, a two-dimensional code that allows a bonus video or privilege information to be downloaded on a predetermined website), and the second privilege is a medal or a pachinko ball. It is good also as a related privilege.

[Specific images]
(1) In this embodiment, the extra ball was illustrated as a specific image corresponding to a privilege. However, any image may be used as long as the image suggests that a privilege has been granted. For example, a specific character image may be used. In such a case, when the first privilege is granted, the first character image corresponding to the first privilege is displayed, and when the second privilege is granted, the second character corresponding to the second privilege. An image is displayed. Moreover, even if it is such a structure that a 1st character image and a 2nd character image have the same shape and a different color, there exists an effect similar to this embodiment.

  (2) In the present embodiment, as described in the fifth to eighth button effects, the first specific image and the second specific image are described as being displayed when a privilege is granted. However, the first specific image and the second specific image may be displayed when a privilege is given in the future. That is, the first specific image may be displayed according to the provision of the first privilege, and the second specific image may be displayed according to the provision of the second privilege.

  (3) Further, the specific image may be an image for notifying (suggesting) that a lottery (AT lottery) on whether or not a privilege is granted is executed. For example, the AT lottery executed when the second specific image is displayed may have a higher game level for the player than the AT lottery executed when the first specific image is displayed. According to such a configuration, when a specific image is displayed, it is possible to cause the player to expect that the AT lottery is executed, and to allow the player to grasp the advantage of the AT lottery. .

  (4) Further, as described in the fifth to eighth button effects, the specific image has been described as being displayed when the button effect (the effect of promoting the operation of the effect switch 56) is executed. However, the specific image may be displayed when another effect is executed. For example, it may be displayed when a chance effect is executed. The chance effect is an effect that displays the word “chance”. Further, when the chance effect is executed, the specific image may be displayed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the predetermined condition may be established by an operation by a player. The operation by the player may be, for example, a third stop operation. Further, the other effects may be continuous effects executed over a plurality of games, more specifically, battle effects in which a teammate character and an enemy character battle.

  (5) In addition, the first specific image and the second specific image may have the same or different sizes. For example, the second specific image may be larger than the first specific image. This allows the player to recognize the type of privilege from the size of the image. In addition, the first specific image and the second specific image may have the same pattern or different patterns. For example, the pattern of the second specific image may be more flashy than the first specific image. This allows the player to recognize the privilege type from the pattern of the image.

[Advantageous state]
In the above-described example, as an advantageous state, a big bonus (BB) or AT, which has a higher probability of winning the small role than the predetermined state, is exemplified as an advantageous state, but in an advantageous state for the player, The present invention is not limited to this, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

  Advantageous states include, for example, a regular bonus (RB) and replay time (RT) in which a winning probability of a predetermined winning combination is high, a concentrated state of small roles, and a range in which at least one reel can be pulled in than normal. The operation procedure for winning the winning small role is not predetermined, but the challenge time (CT) and the winning probability of winning the winning role are not changed. It may be a pseudo bonus that is notified over a period (for example, until 50 games are consumed). In addition, the probability of being controlled to these advantageous states may be a high probability, the probability of being controlled to the freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. You may set the advantageous state of a different aspect from the said embodiment, such as the state added and the state where it is easy to increase the number of additional games of AT. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as the condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication line network and the probability of establishing a condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.). It may be a state where a special privilege or an interest of the game is improved. Further, the allowance determining means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to an advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

  Further, the advantageous state is given when, for example, in the privilege grant lottery that determines whether or not a privilege is granted, the “probability that a privilege is granted” and “the privilege is given” are determined. At least one of “the value of the privilege (or the expected value of the privilege)” may be higher than the normal state (a state different from the advantageous state). In addition, the advantageous state may be one in which the number of execution opportunities for the privilege grant lottery is greater than in the normal state. In addition, the advantageous state may be a state where the number of digestion-required games that need to be digested in order to give a privilege is less than a normal state.

  For example, in the case where the privilege is the number of AT games, the advantageous state means that “AT winning probability in AT lottery” and “AT awarded when winning AT in AT lottery” than in the normal state At least one of “the value of the number of games” may be higher than the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be that the number of AT lottery triggers is larger than that in the normal state. For example, when the AT lottery execution opportunity in the normal state is the first role winning and the second role winning, the AT lottery execution opportunity in the advantageous state is the first role winning and the second role winning. In addition to the above, it is possible to win the third role.

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to produce effects and notifications is given. For example, speakers 53 and 54, a back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above embodiment) arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel. ), Transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), lamps and LEDs mounted on the front door 1b, etc., vibration of the stop switch, around the stop switch The effect may be executed by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as air blowing from the air or a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

[Setting change status and setting check status]
When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and is set by operating the reset / setting switch 38. You may make it transfer to the setting change state in which value change operation is possible. The set value is a value indicating the degree of advantage for the player. The set value is, for example, a value that determines the winning probability used in the internal lottery, and exists from 1 to 6, for example.

  With regard to the setting change state, it is also possible to shift to the setting change state on condition that “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.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 so that the setting value can be confirmed. Transition. In addition, regarding the setting confirmation state, “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection” may be used as a condition to shift to the setting confirmation state. Thereby, unauthorized setting confirmation in the state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. 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.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points 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, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Device, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A granting means capable of granting a privilege advantageous to the player;
Display means for displaying an image;
Output means for outputting sound,
The privilege that can be granted by the grant means includes a first privilege and a second privilege that is more advantageous than the first privilege,
The display means includes
In response to the grant of the first privilege, a first image is displayed,
In response to the grant of the second privilege, a second image is displayed,
The output means includes
Along with the display of the first image, a sound corresponding to the first privilege is output,
Along with the display of the second image, a sound corresponding to the second privilege is output,
A gaming machine in which the first image and the second image have the same shape and different colors.

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