JP2018126444A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine from which a player is likely to recognize execution of suggestion display, when the suggestion display is conducted in any of different kinds of performance, even if the suggestion display is conducted in any of the performance.SOLUTION: A game machine can conduct suggestion display of displaying a development icon even in performing either of a first precursory performance (treasure box performance) and a second precursory performance (curtain performance). A sound output from a speaker when the development icon is displayed is a common sound that is an icon display sound in either of the first precursory performance and the second precursory performance. A position where the development icon is displayed differs between the first precursory performance and the second precursory performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

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.

  As a gaming machine of this type, a slot machine has been proposed in which a character image “CHANCE” is displayed in a continuous production so that a special role is expected to be won internally (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5947755

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, by displaying the character image “CHANCE” in the continuous performance, a suggestion display that suggests that the special role is won and the bonus bonus is given is performed. However, it is not considered about performing suggestion display other than continuous production. That is, when the suggestion display is performed in various types of effects, the suggestion display may be performed in a manner that makes it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the display is the suggestion display.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a player with a suggestion display in any of the different types of effects, regardless of which effect is displayed. However, it is to provide a gaming machine that can easily recognize that the suggestion display is executed.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) capable of playing a game,
Suggestion display means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 that performs suggestion display for displaying the development icon) that displays the suggestion display regarding the privilege by displaying an image (for example, the development icon illustrated in FIG. 11C);
Sound output means for outputting sound (for example, speakers 53 and 54);
An effect execution means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of effects including the first effect and the second effect (for example, the sub-control unit 91 for executing the first sign effect and the second sign effect shown in FIG. 11). And
The suggestion display means includes
The suggestion display can be executed during any of the first production and the second production (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11C and 11C), (It is possible to perform a suggestion display to display the development icon during any of the first sign production and the second sign production)
The suggestion display is executed by displaying the images at different positions in the case where the suggestion display is executed during the first effect and in the case where the suggestion display is executed during the second effect (for example, As shown in FIGS. 11 (c) and 11 (c ′), the development icon is displayed above the center of the liquid crystal display 51 in the first precursor effect, whereas the liquid crystal display is displayed in the second precursor effect. Suggestion display is executed so that the development icon is displayed in the center of the container 51
The sound output means outputs the same sound when the suggestion display is executed during the first effect and when the suggestion display is executed during the second effect (for example, FIG. 11 ( As shown in c) and (c ′), the icon display sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 when the suggestion display for displaying the development icon is performed in any of the first precursor effect and the second precursor effect. Is output).

  According to such a configuration, since the suggestion display is executed in any of the first effect and the second effect, and the same sound is output when the suggestion display is executed in any effect, It is possible to make it easy to understand that the suggestion display is being executed while improving the interest. Moreover, since the position of the image displayed in the suggestion display differs depending on the effect, the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The image displayed by the suggestion display unit includes a character part (for example, a character part of development) and a design part (for example, a design part in which the shape and color of a green cloud are combined).

  According to such a configuration, since the image displayed by the suggestion display unit is composed of a character part and a design part, it is easy to understand that the suggestion display has been executed, and the player can confirm that the suggestion display has been executed at a glance. Can be recognized.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The image displayed by the suggestion display unit includes only a design portion (for example, a specific character described in the [image used for suggestion related to privilege] column of the modification is an icon displayed in the suggestion display).

  According to such a configuration, since the image displayed by the suggestion display means consists of only the design portion, it is easy to understand that the suggestion display has been executed, and the player can recognize that the suggestion display has been executed at a glance. Can do.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The suggestion display means executes the suggestion display in the same manner during the first presentation and during the second presentation (for example, any of the precursor presentations during the first precursor presentation and during the second precursor presentation) , The same development icon is displayed).

  According to such a configuration, since the suggestion display is executed in the same manner in any of the first effect and the second effect, the player can execute the suggestion display in any effect. It is easy to recognize that what has been executed is a suggestion display.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The suggestion display means includes
During the first production, the suggestion display is executed by the first aspect related to the first production,
During the second production, the suggestion display is executed by the second mode related to the second production (in the treasure box production described in the [image used for suggestion about a privilege] column in the modified example) Display, and in the curtain production, a suggestion display suggesting the provision of a privilege is performed by the shape of a cloud).

  According to such a configuration, since the suggestion display is executed in an aspect related to the effect, the suggestion display can be executed along with the effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The suggestion display means includes a first suggestion display (for example, a suggestion display for displaying a development icon) and a second suggestion display (for example, a suggestion display for displaying an intense heat icon) having a different form from the first suggestion display. Multiple types of suggestion display can be performed,
The sound output means is
With the execution of the first suggestion display, a first sound (for example, an icon display sound A described in the column [Sound output for each type of image used for suggestion related to privilege] in the modification) is output,
Along with the execution of the second suggestion display, a second sound (for example, an icon display sound B described in the column [Sound output for each type of image used for suggestion regarding benefits]) of the modification is output.

Since the sound output for each kind of suggestion display is different, the interest of the game is improved.
(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
There are multiple types of the suggestion display (for example, the suggestion display that displays the development icon and the suggestion display that displays the intense heat icon),
Regardless of the type of suggestion display, the sound output by the sound output means when executing the suggestion display is the same (for example, the same icon when displaying an icon regardless of the type of icon displayed). Display sound is output).

  According to such a configuration, the same sound is output regardless of the type of suggestion display, so that the player can easily recognize that the suggestion display has been executed.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
It further comprises storage means for storing moving image data for executing the suggestion display (RAM 91c for storing moving image data for displaying icons).

  According to such a configuration, the suggestion display can be executed also in the first effect and the second effect, and the same moving image can be used in different effects, so that the data capacity can be reduced.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) and (4) to (8) above,
The suggestion display means includes a plurality of types of the suggestion including a first suggestion display (for example, the WIN icon in FIG. 12) and a second suggestion display (for example, the icon in FIG. 12) having a different form from the first suggestion display. Display is possible and
The image displayed by the suggestion display means includes a character portion (for example, a cloud shape) in addition to a design portion including a shape portion (for example, a cloud-like design shape) and a color portion (for example, a cloud color). Character that is drawn inside),
In the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display, the shape portion of the image displayed by the suggestion display means is common, and the character portion and the color portion are different (as shown in FIG. 12, WIN The icon and the icon have the same design shape as a cloud, but the color of the cloud and the characters drawn in the cloud are different).

  According to such a configuration, it is easy to understand that the images are displayed in the suggestion display by making the shape parts of the images displayed by the suggestion display means the same even if the suggestion displays have different aspects. In addition, since the character portion and the color portion are different, variations in suggestion display can be increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above,
The sound output means is
During the first production, a first production sound (for example, music A) is output,
During the second effect, a second effect sound (for example, music B) is output.

  According to such a configuration, although the sound output when the suggestion display is executed is the same regardless of the type of production, the sound can be changed depending on the type of production, so that the interest of the game is improved. .

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a figure for demonstrating a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of pushing order winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of a transfer turn. 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 lottery object combination. It is a figure which shows an AT * CZ lottery table. It is a figure which shows AT lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of a sign production. It is a figure which shows the common part and different part of various icons. It is a figure which shows an example of a 1st continuous production. It is a figure which shows an example of a 2nd continuous production. It is a figure which shows a continuous production | presentation determination table. It is a figure which shows a cut-in production determination table. It is a figure which shows a precursor production | presentation determination table. It is a figure which shows the precursor period determination table. It is a figure which shows an icon determination table.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described.

[Configuration of slot machine]
FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram illustrating an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the symbol arrangement of the reels. As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 provided on the front door 1b, and reels 2L, 2C, and 2R arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the see-through window 3. Visible. As shown in FIG. 2, on each reel, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order.

  As shown in FIG. 1 (a), the front door 1b is determined according to the gaming state within the credit range stored as the gaming value (number of medals) owned by the player as an example of the operating means. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting a predetermined number of bets, the medal stored as credits, and the medals used for setting the bets are settled (medals for the setting of credits and bets) Used for the production, the settlement switch 10 operated when starting the game, the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels, respectively. For example, an effect switch 56 is provided.

  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 is set with a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, and a game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals paid out and an error code when an error occurs. 1BETLED 14, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16 for informing the number of wagers that have been placed, an insertion request LED 17 for informing that a medal can be inserted, and a start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 are informed. The start valid LED 18 and the start switch 7 are informed that they are in a wait state (a state in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are waiting to start rotation since a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game). Waiting LED 19 and replay game after replay winning And in the replay LED20 to notify it is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, inside the slot machine 1, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, and a predetermined effect according to the command. An effect control board 90 to be controlled is provided. The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41 that performs processing related to the progress of the game and controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The effect control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91 that receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs an effect, and controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90.

  The main control unit 41 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a RAM 41c used as a work memory, and a main CPU 41a that performs control operations according to a program, and performs processing related to the progress of the game and a game control board. Each part of the control circuit mounted on 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. When the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the settlement switch 10 are operated, a detection signal for detecting the operation is input to the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 detects operations on these various switches based on detection signals from these various switches. From the main control unit 41, a control signal for lighting control or display control of various displays included in the game display unit 13 is output to the game display unit 13. Various displays included in the game display unit 13 are turned on or display predetermined information based on a control signal from the main control unit 41.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 is configured by a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a RAM 91c used as a work memory and a sub CPU 91a that performs a control operation according to a program. And controlling each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. When the effect switch 56 is operated, a detection signal for detecting the operation is input to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 detects an operation on the effect switch 56 based on the detection signal from the effect switch 56. From the sub-control unit 91, control signals for controlling the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are output to the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, respectively. The liquid crystal display 51 displays predetermined information based on a control signal from the sub control unit 91. The speakers 53 and 54 output sound based on a control signal from the sub-control unit 91. Note that FIG. 1B is merely an example, and the slot machine 1 is provided with other configurations.

[Outline of the game in the slot machine]
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 and 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 the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, 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.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated to display the symbols in a variable manner. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the corresponding reels are rotated. By stopping, 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 winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given 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.

  In the present embodiment, operating the start switch 7 to rotate the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is also referred to as lever-on. Of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the second stop reel is called the second stop reel, the stop is called the second stop, the third stop reel is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Or it is called final stop.

  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 setting and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are performed after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these accompanying processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense.

[Winner]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a winning combination. The name column of FIG. 3 shows the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column shows 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 as a combination of symbols that stop on the invalid line when the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line is shown. ing. In the granting column, values (medal payout, replay granting, etc.) 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 payout number columns of BB1 and BB2, a bonus ending condition transferred by winning is 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.

  “/” Means “or”. For example, for the fall replay, the symbol combination is “bell-replay-bell”, and the value to be given is replay grant. In addition, when the combination of falling replay symbols stops on the winning line, “Replay / Plum-Replay-Replay / Plum” stops on the invalid line.

  The replaying role (replay) is a role for giving a replaying. Here, the re-game means that the next game can be performed without using the game value (for example, credit) owned by the player. In other words, the re-game means that the variable display unit can be variably displayed without using the game value owned by the player. In the present embodiment, when a re-game player is won, a prize is won regardless of the operation mode (also referred to as an operation procedure) (at least one of the operation order and operation timing) of the derivation operation means. As a modification, even if the re-playing winning combination is won, depending on the operation mode of the derivation operating means, it may be a winning combination (that is, a winning combination).

[Lottery eligible role]
Next, the lottery target combination will be described. The lottery target combination is a combination that is a target of an internal lottery executed by the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 performs an internal lottery to determine a winning combination that is allowed to occur. As shown in the “lottery winning combination” column and “combination of winning combination” column in FIG. 7, in the internal lottery, by winning one lottery winning combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be won simultaneously. Specifically, when a weak watermelon is won, winning of right-down watermelon, upper watermelon and middle watermelon is allowed. In other words, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, the right-down watermelon, the upper watermelon and the middle watermelon are simultaneously won.

[Reel control when multiple winning teams win simultaneously]
Reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are won simultaneously will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of pushing order winning combination. The winning combination column shows the lottery winning combination. In the push order column, the order of operating the stop switches 8L to 8R is shown. For example, “left middle right” means to operate the left stop switch 8L, the middle stop switch 8C, and the right stop switch 8R in this order to stop the reels in the order of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Indicates. Further, “first left stop” means that the left stop switch 8L is operated first, and the operation procedure thereafter is not questioned. The symbol combination column to be stopped indicates a winning combination that is generated when the stop operation is performed in the pressing order shown in the pressing order column.

  In the present embodiment, a push order is provided as a combination in which the display results derived according to the operation mode (operation procedure) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are different. The operation mode includes an operation order (the order of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, also referred to as a pressing order) and an operation timing (a timing of operating each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R). The push order combination includes a push order bell and a push order replay.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the push order bell includes left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, and right bell 1 to 4. If one of the left bells 1 to 4 is elected and the pushing order is the first left stop, the symbol combination constituting the right falling bell is derived so that the right falling bell wins, and the pushing order If it is other than the left first stop, the symbol combination constituting the upper bell is derived so that the upper bell wins, or the transition outcome shown in FIG. 5 is derived. The transition outcome is a so-called losing outcome, and is a symbol combination that does not generate any winnings. Although the transition outcome is a losing outcome, derivation is allowed only when winning the push order replay, and if the slot machine 1 does not win any lottery target in the internal lottery, the transition outcome Different losing outcomes are derived. Here, the fact that the slot machine 1 did not win the lottery role in the internal lottery is also said to have lost the internal lottery.

  Here, an operation procedure for deriving a display result that is advantageous to the player in the game won in the push order bell is also referred to as a correct answer procedure. In the push order bell, the correct procedure is the procedure in which the leading role (the role that increases the net increase) wins, in other words, the procedure in which the transition outcome cannot be derived. For example, in the left bell, the procedure for operating the left stop switch 8L first is the correct answer procedure. In addition, a procedure from which a transition outcome can be derived is also called an incorrect answer procedure. The correct answer procedure corresponding to the push order bell is not limited to the push order, and may be an operation timing or a combination of the push order and the operation timing.

  In a game that wins the push order bell, a role that increases when the number of net increase is derived when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in the correct procedure (lower right bell, middle bell) is called a main role. The On the other hand, in a game won in the push order bell, a combination (upper bell) that can be derived when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in an incorrect answer procedure is referred to as a secondary combination.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the replay GR 1 to 6, the replay GR 11 to 13, and the replay GR 21 to 23 are included in the push order replay. In the replays GR1 to 6 and the replays 21 to 23, the operation procedure for deriving a display result advantageous to the player, such as promotion replays 1, 2 or special replays, is a correct answer procedure. On the other hand, in the replays GR11 to 13, the operation procedure for preventing the display result that is disadvantageous for the player called falling replay is a correct procedure. The correct answer procedure corresponding to the push order replay is not limited to the push order, and may be an operation timing or a combination of the push order and the operation timing.

  Further, among the lottery subject, when a simultaneous winning combination for simultaneously winning a plurality of winning combinations is won, reel control different from that when the simultaneous winning combination is not won can be performed. For example, when a weak watermelon is won, reel control is performed so that a watermelon that falls to the right or an upper watermelon is prioritized over a middle watermelon, but is pulled to the winning line, while a right watermelon is lowered when a strong watermelon is won. Reel control is performed so that the middle stage watermelon is given priority over both the watermelon and the upper stage watermelon, and is drawn onto the winning line. When a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won, reel control is performed to draw the lower cherries onto the winning line, and when a middle cherry is selected, reel control is performed to pull the middle cherries onto the winning line. . Thereby, it can be estimated from the combination of symbols when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped whether they are cherry or watermelon, weak or strong, or intermediate cherry.

[Game state]
A gaming state controlled by the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 6, the slot machine 1 has RT0 to RT4 in which replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (see the numerical value in the re-playing role column in FIG. 7A), and the winning probability of the small role is between RT0 to RT4. The game state is controlled to one of a plurality of game states including a bonus that is improved as compared to the case (see the winning combination or the outcome shown along the arrows in FIG. 6, FIG. 7A). Refer to the start condition / end condition column of

  Of RT1 to RT4, RT1 and RT3 are both disadvantageous for a player who has a low medal payout rate. On the other hand, both RT0 and RT2 are gaming states that are advantageous for a player with a high medal payout rate. In particular, RT2 is a gaming state that has a higher medal payout rate than RT0 and is more advantageous to the player. RT4 is a gaming state that shifts when a bonus is won. In RT0 to RT4, the probability of winning a small combination that is a lottery target combination other than the re-game combination is set so as not to change.

  When either BB1 or BB2 is won, RT4 is controlled. The winning flag that is set when either BB1 or BB2 wins is carried over until winning of the winning BB occurs. Also, RT4 is controlled continuously from BB winning to BB winning. During RT4, it is lower than during RT0 and RT2, and wins the replay with the same probability as during RT1 and RT3 (see the numerical value in the re-playing role column in FIG. 7A). Note that the replay probability in RT4 is set to a probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning combination can be won without being missed. In other words, the replay probability in RT4 is the total number of medals to be paid out when winning a winning combination without losing the winning combination during RT4. The total number of medals is not exceeded and the probability that the medals will not increase is set. When a BB winning occurs during RT4, the bonus is controlled, and the bonus is ended by paying out more than the number of medals described with reference to FIG. 3, and the process is controlled to RT3. The types of replays to be internally drawn are determined for each RT type (circles in FIG. 7B indicate replays to be drawn).

  In addition, when BB is winning simultaneously with the other lottery target combination, reel control is performed so that the lottery target combination other than BB wins preferentially. For this reason, when the probability of winning a small combination or re-playing combination in RT4 is high, it is difficult for a BB winning to occur and it is difficult to shift to a bonus. Therefore, in RT4, the probability of winning the re-gamer is set to be lower than RT0 or RT2 (see FIG. 7A). Thereby, in RT4, it is easy to win BB alone, and it is difficult to occur that it is not possible to shift to a bonus indefinitely.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the process proceeds to RT0 to RT3 depending on the outcome. The gaming state immediately after the setting change for setting the winning combination winning probability is RT3. Transition from RT3 to RT1 is made by derivation of the transition event. In the transition, when the push order bell shown in FIG. 4 is won, the reels other than the reels which are the winning conditions of the right falling bell or the middle bell are first stopped, and the winning line LN is missed It ’s a perfect match.

  The transition from RT1 to RT0 is made by winning the promotion replay. The transition from RT0 to RT2 is made by special replay winning. When a transition outcome appears in RT2, it returns to RT1. Further, when a transition outcome appears at RT0 or a fall replay wins, the process returns to RT1. The promotion replay and special replay are awarded when the replays GR1 to GR6 or REPLAY GR21 to 23 shown in FIG. 4 are selected and operated in the push order shown in FIG. Further, the fall replay is awarded when the replays GR11 to 13 shown in FIG. 4 are elected and the reels other than the reels which are the winning conditions for the normal replay are set as the first stop.

  Therefore, the player needs to pay attention to the outcome in order to stay in the current advantageous gaming state or shift to a more advantageous state. However, which of the promoted replay, special replay, and falling replay is derived depends not only on the internal winning situation but also on the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. That is, whether or not the current advantageous gaming state can be maintained, a transition to a more advantageous state, or a falling to an unfavorable gaming state is determined by the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. The slot machine according to the present embodiment has a function of notifying a correct answer procedure that is advantageous to the player. Such an effect for notification is called a navigation effect. The period during which the navigation effect is performed is called assist time (AT).

  When a predetermined condition is established, the AT is controlled. During AT, the correct procedure of the winning order that is won is notified when the winning order is won. As a result, when the winning order bell is won, it is possible to win a right-down bell or middle bell without deriving a transitional outcome, to obtain a medal, and to control RT1 with a low payout rate. Can be prevented. In addition, when the winning order replay is won, it is possible to win a promotion replay or special replay, so it is possible to shift to RT2, and in RT2, it is possible to avoid winning a fall replay, so RT2 Can stay in.

[A lottery role that is read for each gaming state]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the lottery object combination. In the lottery target role column, the name is shown, and in the gaming state column, for each RT type, the symbol indicates that the lottery target role is subject to lottery, and the winning probability is indicated by the numerical value under the circle. The number of judgment values involved is shown. As shown in FIG. 8, the lottery target combination read out for each gaming state is different. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination in 360/65536 in any state of RT0 to RT3. During RT4, bonus lottery is not performed, but the winning combination of the winning combination that can be won at the same time as the bonus (hereinafter also referred to as simultaneous winning combination) is the same probability as during other RTs. For weak watermelons, an internal lottery is performed with the number of judgment values shown in parentheses.

  During the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as a lottery target and it is determined to win with an extremely high probability (64000/65536). The middle bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. For this reason, during the bonus, a middle bell prize can be generated with a very high probability regardless of the operation timing and operation sequence. For this reason, the number of medals can be increased efficiently during the bonus, and the bonus is advantageous for the player.

  As shown in FIG. 8, for example, the weak cherry is a 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.

  Among the lottery object combinations, bonus 2 to bonus 6 and bonus 8 to bonus 12 are combinations in which a predetermined winning combination such as BB1 or BB2 and weak cherry or bell can be simultaneously read and won. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, bonuses 2 to 6 and bonuses 8 to 12 have different numbers of determination values. For this reason, the bonus 6 or 12 is the advantage for the player, that is, the ratio of BB1 or BB2 actually winning simultaneously when winning the simultaneous winning combination (hereinafter also referred to as reliability). The number of determination values is determined so that the middle cherries are the highest, followed by strong cherries, strong watermelons, and weak cherries in that order, and the weak watermelons are the lowest.

[Advantageous state]
In this embodiment, an advantageous state other than the controlled bonus will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls the challenge zone (CZ), AT, or non-CZ regardless of whether or not the bonus is being performed. Here, the non-CZ means a normal state that is not controlled by any state of CZ, AT, and bonus. CZ is an advantageous state in which the degree of advantage related to the control to AT is higher than normal (during non-CZ). Here, the section controlled by the AT or the section controlled by the CZ having the performance related to the instruction function for instructing the player the operation mode (push order, operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is also referred to as the advantageous section. Say. Further, a non-CZ controlled section that does not have the performance of the instruction function for instructing the player about the operation mode (push order, operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R other than the advantageous section is also referred to as a normal section.

  The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery regarding the granting of an AT game that is a right to be controlled by the AT. For example, the main control unit 41 determines whether to give an AT game and the number of AT games to be given (AT game number) by AT lottery. In addition, it is called AT winning that it is determined to give an AT game in the AT lottery, and it is called non-AT winning that it is not decided to give an AT game in the AT lottery.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 executes a CZ lottery regarding the provision of a CZ game that is a right to be controlled by CZ. For example, the main control unit 41 determines whether to give a CZ game and the number of CZ games to be given (the number of CZ games) by CZ lottery. Note that the decision to give the CZ game in the CZ lottery is referred to as CZ winning, and the case where it is not decided to give the CZ game in the CZ lottery is called non-CZ winning.

  If CZ is won during non-CZ, the next game is controlled to CZ. During CZ, the degree of advantage regarding control to AT is higher than normal (during non-CZ). Specifically, the probability of winning an AT is higher in CZ than in non-CZ, and the number of AT games awarded when winning an AT is increased. Further, during CZ, a navigation effect is generated at least once, in which a winning is obtained that provides the maximum payout number. Specifically, a navigation effect for notifying the correct answer procedure is executed when winning the push order bell. The number of CZ games awarded at the time of CZ winning is subtracted every time one game is controlled by CZ, and when the number of CZ games becomes 0 without winning the AT, the control to CZ is terminated, and the non-CZ Controlled. If the AT is won during CZ, the AT is controlled from the next game. Note that an extra lottery for adding the number of CZ games by adding the number of CZ games remaining in the CZ may be performed. Further, even when AT is won during CZ, control to CZ may be continued, and control may be performed to AT when the number of CZ games is 0.

  The CZ may be advantageous to the player in that the navigation effect in which a winning in which the maximum payout number is obtained is generated is executed at least once, and the degree of advantage related to the control to the AT is the same as usual. Good. Of course, the CZ may be advantageous to the player in that the navigation effect in which a winning in which the maximum payout number is obtained is generated is executed at least once, and the degree of advantage regarding the control to the AT becomes higher than usual. Further, the number of CZs is not limited to one, and a plurality of types may be provided. In this case, in any CZ, the degree of advantage related to the control to the AT is higher than usual, but the degree of advantage may be varied depending on the type of CZ.

  When AT is won during non-CZ or CZ, it is controlled by AT. During the AT, a navigation effect is provided for notifying a correct procedure that is advantageous to the player. The number of AT games given at the time of winning the AT is subtracted every time one game is controlled by the AT. When the number of AT games becomes zero, the control to the AT is terminated and the number is controlled to non-CZ. Note that an extra lottery may be performed to add the number of AT games to the number of AT games remaining in the AT. Note that the AT is not limited to one, and a plurality of types may be provided. In this case, the degree of advantage related to the control to the AT may be varied depending on the type of AT. Specifically, the probability of winning the extra lottery may be varied, or the number of AT games obtained when winning the extra lottery may be different.

  However, if it is RT0 to 3 and AT or CZ is won at the same time as the bonus during non-CZ, control is started to AT or CZ when the bonus state is entered. For example, when a bonus is won during RT0 and CZ is won and the bonus is not won in the game, the next game is controlled to RT4 and non-CZ. Thereafter, the bonus game and the CZ are controlled from the game next to the game that won the bonus. The section controlled to RT4 and non-CZ is also called a standby section, and neither the AT lottery nor the CZ lottery is performed during the standby section.

[Game processing]
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 is performed by the main control unit 41 to determine whether or not the winning is permitted. For example, a random number circuit (not shown) included in the main control unit 41 updates the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) according to a predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts a determination value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated. If the extracted determination value corresponds to a determination value belonging to a predetermined range predetermined for each lottery target, the main control unit 41 determines that the corresponding lottery target is won. When a lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, a winning combination winning flag included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when winning BB1, the BB1 winning flag is set, and when winning a strong cherry, the winning flag for the lower cherries and the winning flag for one-piece combination are set. The winning flag of the BB is carried over until the winning BB wins, while the winning flag corresponding to a winning combination other than the BB is erased when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. .

  When the internal lottery process is completed, lottery related to CZ and AT such as CZ lottery and AT lottery is performed based on the internal lottery result. Thereafter, reel rotation processing is performed. In the reel rotation process, after a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are started to rotate, and then the stop switches 8L and 8C. , 8R are activated and the rotation of the reels is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIG. 4).

  In the reel rotation processing, when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied, a freeze effect is executed that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delaying the stop operation of each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is delayed). After executing the freezing effect process for enabling, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are validated to shift to the normal game.

  When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIG. 3) is performed for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. Further, the state shown in FIG. 6 is controlled according to the symbol combination on the winning line.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, and various processes not related to the prize (for example, the process related to the bonus end control by counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus, and the winning is not carried over) Flags (deletion of a winning combination such as a small role / replaying role) are performed.

  When it is determined that either BB1 or BB2 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is deleted. In the game end process, a process (see FIGS. 6 and 7) for setting a game state in preparation for the next game is executed. Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

[CZ lottery, AT lottery]
The CZ lottery and AT lottery executed by the main control unit 41 will be described in detail. FIG. 9 shows an AT / CZ lottery table. FIG. 10 shows an AT lottery table. The winning combination in the figure is a lottery target combination won in the internal lottery.

  The main control unit 41 performs an AT / CZ lottery during non-CZ and a AT lottery during CZ when a specific winning combination is won. Here, the AT / CZ lottery means a lottery in which lotteries relating to AT and CZ are collectively executed. Specifically, it is a lottery to decide whether to give the number of AT games, give the number of CZ games, or give nothing (out).

  When the middle stage cherry, strong cherry, strong watermelon, weak cherry or weak watermelon is won during non-CZ, the AT or CZ is won with the probability shown in the AT / CZ lottery table shown in FIG. For example, when the middle cherries are won, CZ is won with a probability of 70%, and AT is won with a probability of 30%. Here, as shown in FIG. 9, the probability of winning either AT or CZ is set to increase in the order of weak cherry or weak watermelon, strong cherry or strong watermelon, and middle cherry. Further, the probability of winning an AT is set to increase in the order of weak cherry or weak watermelon, strong cherry or strong watermelon, and middle cherry. In addition, during non-CZ, the probability of winning CZ is set higher than AT.

  If the middle stage cherry, strong cherry, strong watermelon, weak cherry or weak watermelon is won during CZ, the AT winning is performed with the probability shown in the AT lottery table shown in FIG. For example, if the middle cherries are won, AT is won with a probability of 100%. Here, as shown in FIG. 10, the probability of winning an AT is set to increase in the order of weak cherry or weak watermelon, strong cherry or strong watermelon, and middle cherry.

  Here, if a weak cherry, a weak watermelon, a strong cherry, a strong watermelon, or a middle-tier cherry, which will trigger the AT / CZ lottery and the AT lottery, may be won at the same time (see figure). 8). Therefore, in this embodiment, when a player wins a weak cherry, a weak watermelon, a strong cherry, a strong watermelon, or a middle cherry, the player is expected to be controlled to one of bonus, AT, or CZ. It has become a game that can have.

[Various commands]
The main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command that can specify the progress of the game and the processing result according to the execution of the processing exemplified above. The sub control unit 91 performs various processes based on commands from the main control unit 41.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends an internal winning command, push order command, stop switch and start switch operation command, gaming state command, AT / CZ lottery command, CZ command, A plurality of types of commands including an AT lottery command and an AT command are transmitted.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the group to which the lottery object combination that has been won according to the result of the internal lottery belongs. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started. By receiving the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the operation of the start switch 7 and the group to which the winning lottery combination belongs. In addition, when an internal lottery is lost, a command capable of specifying the loss is transmitted as an internal winning command. Here, the lottery target combinations that cause an advantage or disadvantage to the player depending on the pushing order are grouped so that it cannot be determined which lottery target combination is won.

  The push order command is a command that can specify an operation procedure (correct procedure) for stopping a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player in accordance with the lottery target combination won in the internal lottery. The push order command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started during CZ or AT. For example, during AT, a push order command that can identify the correct procedure is transmitted, and during non-AT, a push order command that can identify the correct procedure is not transmitted. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 can identify the correct procedure by receiving the push order command during AT, but cannot identify the correct procedure during non-AT. It should be noted that a push order command that can specify a predetermined standard procedure (for example, the first left stop) is transmitted during non-AT during which no navigation effect is performed.

  The operation command for the stop switch or start switch is a command indicating that the stop switch or start switch has been operated, and is transmitted at each operation. The gaming state command is transmitted when the gaming state transitions. Specifically, it is transmitted when RT shifts or is controlled by a bonus.

  The AT / CZ lottery command is a command that can specify the AT / CZ lottery result and the start timing of the AT or CZ.

  The in-CZ command is transmitted when the game is started, and is a command that can specify whether or not the game is a game in the CZ and the number of remaining CZ games.

  The AT lottery command is a command that can specify the AT lottery result and the AT start timing.

  The AT command is a command that is transmitted when a game is started, and can specify whether or not the game is an AT game and the number of remaining AT games.

[Grouping command]
The internal winning command includes a grouping command as a command that is transmitted when a navigation target combination such as a push order bell or push order replay is won. The main control unit 41 transmits the grouping command to the sub control unit 91 by executing the following processing.

  First, each lottery target role has a role number that can specify the type of the role. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the left bells 1 to 4 have role numbers “14” to “17”, the middle bells 1 to 4 have role numbers “18” to “21”, and the right bells 1 to 4 respectively. Each has a role number of “22” to “25”. The replays GR1 to 6 have role numbers “32” to “37”, the replays GR11 to 13 have role numbers “38” to “40”, respectively, and the replays GR21 to 23 have “41” to “43”, respectively. A role number is defined.

  Moreover, each lottery object combination is grouped with other combinations having the same function and role, and a group number is defined. For example, the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 are push order bells having a function of winning a main character (a character that increases the net increase number) according to an operation procedure. It is organized as an order bell group. That is, the push order bells corresponding to the role numbers “14” to “25” are grouped as push order bell groups. In addition, the replays GR1 to 6, the replays GR11 to 13, and the replays GR21 to 23 have a function of winning a role advantageous to the player (for example, promotion replay, normal replay, special replay, etc.) according to the operation procedure. Since it is a forward replay, it is grouped as a push forward replay group. That is, each of the push order replays corresponding to the role numbers “32” to “43” is grouped as a push order replay group.

  The main control unit 41 specifies a combination number corresponding to the winning combination when winning a lottery target combination by internal lottery. The main control unit 41 performs main-side processing such as reel control using the specified role number. Further, the main control unit 41 specifies a group to which the user belongs based on the specified role number. Then, the main control unit 41 transmits a grouping command that can specify the specified group to the sub-control unit 91. For example, if the identified group is a push order bell group, the main control unit 41 includes information “14” in the grouping command as a role number that can identify the push order bell group. Alternatively, if the identified group is a push order replay group, the main control unit 41 includes information of “32” in the grouping command as a role number that can identify the push order replay group.

  For example, when the middle bell 2 is won by the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 specifies the role number “19” corresponding to the middle bell 2. The main control unit 41 performs main-side processing such as reel control using the specified role number “19”. In addition, the main control unit 41 sequentially determines for each group which group the identified role number “19” belongs to. When the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the identified role number “19” belongs to the role numbers “14” to “25” corresponding to the push order bell group, the role number “19” is the push order bell. It specifies that it belongs to the role numbers “14” to “25” corresponding to the group. Then, the main control unit 41 transmits the grouping command to the sub-control unit 91 by including the information “14” in the grouping command as a role number that can specify the push order bell group.

  The grouping command as described above is a command that can specify a group to which the winning combination belongs, but cannot specify a specific type of combination. For this reason, even if the sub-control unit 91 receives the grouping command from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 cannot specify the operation procedure (correct procedure) and cannot notify the correct procedure by the navigation effect.

  Therefore, the main control unit 41 performs the following when the internal lottery is executed in the normal section (non-CZ, non-AT) and when the internal lottery is executed in the advantageous section (CZ, AT), respectively. Send commands as described.

  For example, when the main control unit 41 wins any combination in the internal lottery executed in the normal section (non-CZ, non-AT), the main control unit 41 transmits a grouping command to the sub-control unit 91 while operating procedure (correct answer procedure). ) Is not transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. For this reason, in the normal section, the sub-control unit 91 cannot specify the operation procedure (correct procedure) although it can specify the group to which the winning combination belongs based on the grouping command, and cannot notify the correct procedure by the navigation effect. . As described above, the sub control unit 91 cannot notify the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) using the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 as a clue. Therefore, by controlling the sub-control unit 91 by fraud, it is possible to prevent the operation procedure (correct procedure) from being notified by the navigation effect in spite of the normal section.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 wins any combination in the internal lottery executed in the advantageous section (CZ, AT), the main control unit 41 transmits a grouping command to the sub-control unit 91 and uses the game auxiliary display 12. When performing navigation notification, a push order command that can specify the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) is further transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the group to which the winning combination belongs based on the grouping command in the advantageous section, and can also specify the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) based on the push order command. Can be notified. As described above, the sub control unit 91 can notify the operation procedure (correct procedure) using the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 as a clue. In this way, the main control unit 41 manages the notification of the operation procedure (correct procedure) in the advantageous section.

  Further, as described above, the main control unit 41 transmits a grouping command to the sub-control unit 91 in any of the normal section and the advantageous section, and when it is the advantageous section (CZ, AT). As long as the push order command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 as long as possible, the processing can be shared between the normal section and the advantageous section in that the grouping command is transmitted.

  In addition, not only the example mentioned above but the main control part 41 may transmit the push order command which can specify the predetermined standard procedure (for example, the 1st stop on the left) with the grouping command in the normal section. .

  Moreover, not only the example mentioned above but the main control part 41 included the combination number which can identify each winning combination individually instead of the grouping command without transmitting the push order command in the advantageous section. A command may be sent.

  Rare roles such as cherries and watermelons may also be grouped. When the cherries and watermelons are won, the main control unit 41 gives a grouping command that can specify the group to which the winning combination belongs. May be sent to.

  For example, a weak cherry and a weak watermelon may belong to the same group as a rare role with “weak”. If the sub-control unit 91 executes the same weak rare role winning effect when either the weak cherry or the weak watermelon is won, the sub control unit 91 is weak if the weak rare role can be identified based on the grouping command. Rare role winning effects can be executed. Similarly, a strong cherry and a strong watermelon may belong to the same group as a rare role with “strong”. If the sub-control unit 91 can execute the same strong rare role winning effect regardless of whether the strong cherry or strong watermelon is won, the sub control unit 91 is strong if the strong rare role can be identified based on the grouping command. Rare role winning effects can be executed.

  For example, a weak cherry and a strong cherry may belong to the same group as a “cherry” role. If the sub-control unit 91 can execute the same cherry winning effect regardless of whether the weak cherry or the strong cherry is won, the sub-control unit 91 can specify that the cherry role is won based on the grouping command. Production can be performed. Similarly, a weak watermelon and a strong watermelon may belong to the same group as a “watermelon” role. If the sub-control unit 91 can execute the same watermelon winning effect regardless of whether the weak watermelon or the strong watermelon is won, the sub-control unit 91 can determine that the watermelon role has been won based on the grouping command. Production can be performed.

  For example, when the weak cherry is divided into the weak cherry 1 and the weak cherry 2, the weak cherry 1 and the weak cherry 2 may belong to the same group as the “weak cherry” combination. When strong cherry is divided into strong cherry 1 and strong cherry 2, strong cherry 1 and strong cherry 2 may belong to the same group as a “strong cherry” combination. If the sub-control unit 91 can execute the same weak cherry winning effect regardless of whether the weak cherry 1 or the weak cherry 2 is won, the sub-control unit 91 can identify that the weak cherry role is won based on the grouping command. An effect for winning a weak cherry can be executed. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the strong cherry role has been won based on the grouping command as long as either the strong cherry 1 or the strong cherry 2 wins the same strong cherry winning effect. If it can be specified, the effect for winning the strong cherry can be executed. In addition, the watermelon role can be said to be the same as the cherry role by dividing the group into a weak watermelon role and a strong watermelon role.

  Special bonuses such as bonuses may also be grouped. When the bonus or the like is won, the main control unit 41 transmits a grouping command that can specify the group to which the winning combination belongs to the sub-control unit 91. May be. For example, all the bonuses may be grouped together and a common grouping command may be transmitted when any bonus is won. Alternatively, the main control unit 41 can specify the type of bonus by grouping bonuses according to the type of bonus if the sub-control unit 91 executes different effects and navigation effects according to the type of bonus. Various grouping commands may be sent.

  The sub control unit 91 performs output control of various effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 based on the command received from the main control unit 41. Hereinafter, various effects performed by the sub-control unit 91 will be specifically described.

[Direction during CZ]
When the AT lottery is performed during CZ, the sub-control unit 91 performs an effect suggesting that the AT has been won or that the bonus has been won. Specifically, at least one of a precursor effect executed over 1 to 3 games and a continuous effect executed over 2 to 4 games is executed.

  The sign effect is an effect in which a suggestion display for displaying an image (hereinafter also referred to as an icon) for suggesting a benefit advantageous to the player such as each game, AT, or bonus is performed. The sign effect is a treasure box effect (also referred to as a first sign effect) in which a character appears and opens a treasure box, and a curtain effect (also referred to as a second sign effect) in which a suggestion is displayed by opening a curtain. including.

  In the present embodiment, when a precursor effect is executed over a plurality of games, a precursor effect in which a game suggestion display is performed is executed. In addition, when performing a precursor effect over a plurality of games, the same type of precursor effect is executed for each game. Thereby, since the same precursor effect is repeated a plurality of times, it becomes easy to understand that the precursor effect is continuously performed. In addition, when performing a precursor effect over a plurality of games, instead of executing the same type of precursor effect for each game, the type of precursor effect may be changed for each game. By doing in this way, since the same precursor effect is not performed many times, the player can be prevented from getting bored with the precursor effect.

  The continuous effect is an effect for notifying whether or not a privilege advantageous to the player such as AT or bonus is given at the end for a predetermined period (number of games). The continuous effect is a battle effect (first continuous effect) that informs whether a friend character (warrior character in FIG. 13) and an enemy character (devil character shown in FIG. 13) are fighting and a privilege is given depending on the result of the battle. And a mission effect (also referred to as a second continuous effect) for notifying whether or not a privilege has been granted depending on whether or not the character has achieved the mission of aiming at the castle and arriving at the castle.

[Predictor]
An effect executed during the sign effect will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a precursor effect. 11A, 11B, and 11C shown on the left side in FIG. 11 are diagrams showing an example of a first sign effect that is a treasure box effect. 11 (a ′), (b ′), and (c ′) shown on the right side in FIG. 11 are diagrams showing an example of a second precursor effect that is a curtain effect. Of the first precursor effect and the second precursor effect shown in FIG. 11, any effect is an effect performed before the continuous effect when the continuous effect is executed.

  The first precursor effect will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In the first precursor effect, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the lever is turned on, images of three types of treasure chests A to C are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the music A starts to be output from the speakers 53 and 54 as BGM related to the first sign effect, and continues to be output until the first sign effect ends. Thereafter, when the first stop is performed, as shown in FIG. 11B, the character appears, and an image in which the character selects any one of the treasure boxes A to C is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the third stop is performed, the treasure box is opened, and an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to show the development icon indicating that the treasure box shifts to the continuous production. An icon display sound is output from 54.

  Next, the second warning effect will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In the second precursor effect, as shown in FIG. 11 (a), when the lever is turned on, an image showing the curtain being closed is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the music B starts to be output from the speakers 53 and 54 as BGM related to the second precursor effect, and continues to be output until the second precursor effect ends. Thereafter, when the first stop is performed, an image representing a state in which the curtain is slightly opened is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. Then, when the third stop is performed, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 so that the entire developed icon showing that the curtain is fully opened and the transition to the continuous effect covered with the curtain is visible. At the same time, the same icon display sound as that output when the development icon is displayed in the first precursor effect is output from the speakers 53 and 54. That is, the suggestion display for displaying the development icon when the third stop is performed.

  Here, the continuous performance is executed with a higher probability when the bonus is won (see FIG. 15). In other words, indicating that the development icon transitions to continuous production means that the development icon is an icon that suggests that a bonus privilege has been granted, and that the development icon is displayed, so that a suggestion about the privilege is performed. It can be said that

  As shown in FIGS. 11C and 11C, when the suggestion display is performed, the icon display sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 regardless of whether the indication is the first indication effect or the second indication effect. The In other words, the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 when the suggestion display is performed is the common sound of the icon display sound regardless of whether it is the first warning effect or the second warning effect. The player can easily recognize that the suggestion display has been performed. Moreover, since the suggestion display can be performed in any of the different types of effects, various effects can be executed as effects for performing the suggestion display, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 (c) and 11 (c ′), an effect in which other images such as characters and treasure chests are displayed in addition to the icon image for suggesting a privilege, as in the first precursor effect. In, the icon image for suggesting about a privilege is small compared with the effect which shows only the icon image for opening a curtain and suggesting about a privilege like a 2nd sign production. Specifically, the ratio of the specific area in which the icon image is displayed to the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is less than ½ in the first sign effect, whereas the second sign effect. Is 1/2 or more. The ratio of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 to the specific area is an example, and a predetermined value may be used as a reference.

  As described above, since the size of the development icon displayed in the first warning effect and the size of the development icon displayed in the second warning effect can be made different, it is possible to make a suggestion regarding a privilege in various effects. Images can be used, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition to the icon image for making a suggestion related to the benefit in the first predictive effect, the size of the icon image displayed in the first predictive effect is also suggested based on the type of character displayed. May be made smaller than the icon image displayed in the second precursor effect. By doing in this way, in the 1st sign production which suggests about a privilege with a plurality of kinds of images, a player can also pay attention to images other than the image which is common to the 2nd sign production.

  As shown in FIGS. 11C and 11C ′, the position where the development icon is displayed in the first precursor effect is above the center of the liquid crystal display 51, whereas the development icon is developed in the second precursor effect. The position where the icon is displayed is the center of the liquid crystal display 51. As described above, since the position where the development icon is displayed in the first warning effect and the position where the development icon is displayed in the second warning effect can be made different, it is possible to make a suggestion regarding the privilege in various effects. Images can be used, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  For example, in an effect in which other images such as characters and treasure chests are displayed in addition to an icon image for suggesting a privilege, such as the first sign effect, the privilege is placed at a position not covered with other images. Displays development icons for suggestions about On the other hand, in the effect that only the icon image for opening the curtain and suggesting the benefit is shown to the player as in the second warning effect, the player displays the icon image for the suggestion related to the benefit. In order to attract attention, a development icon for suggesting a privilege can be displayed at a prominent position in the center.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 (c) and (c ′), the timing at which the suggestion display is performed is the third stop in any effect, whether it is the first sign effect or the second sign effect. Is the time. In other words, the suggestion display is performed in response to the third stop in any of the first sign effects and the second sign effects. Therefore, the player can recognize that the display performed at a predetermined trigger of the third stop is the suggestion display for suggesting the privilege, and the suggestion display is performed in any of two or more different effects. In such a case, the player can easily recognize that the suggestion display has been performed. Further, the player can recognize that the suggestion display is performed at a predetermined trigger of the third stop, and as a result, can have a sense of expectation for the display of the liquid crystal display 51 at the predetermined trigger.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the music A is output from the speakers 53 and 54 during the first predictive effect, and the music B is output from the speakers 53 and 54 during the second predictive effect. On the other hand, when the suggestion display is performed, the icon display sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 regardless of whether the indication is the first indication effect or the second indication effect. In this way, although the sound output when the suggestion display is executed is the same regardless of the type of effect, the sound can be changed depending on the type of effect, so the fun of the game is improved.

  In the present embodiment, the music A and the music B (also referred to as BGM) are output until the precursor effect ends. That is, the icon display sound is output so as to overlap with the BGM. At this time, the icon display sound may be output so that the volume of the icon display sound is larger than the volume of the BGM. As a method of increasing the volume, the icon display sound may be set to a volume higher than the BGM volume without changing the BGM volume, or the volume of the icon display sound may be reduced by decreasing the BGM volume. You may make it enlarge. In this way, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the sound of the icon display sound. When the volume of the BGM is reduced, it may be restored to the original volume when the output of the icon display sound is stopped.

  Further, when outputting the icon display sound, the output of BGM may be stopped. That is, when displaying an icon, the sound may be switched from BGM to icon display sound. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the sound of the icon display sound, and to make it easier for the player to recognize that the result of the precursor effect has been displayed or that the precursor effect has ended. can do.

[Icons displayed in the suggestion display (image)]
The icons displayed in the suggestion display will be described in detail. The development icon, which is a type of icon, is an image in which the word “development” is drawn in a green cloud. That is, the development icon is composed of a character part of development and a design part in which the shape and color of a green cloud are combined. As described above, since the icon is composed of the character portion and the design portion, the icon is easy to understand, and it can be recognized that the suggestion display is performed at a glance.

  In the present embodiment, the design portion is a portion obtained by combining the shape and color of the green cloud, but is a shape, pattern, or color other than a portion that can be recognized as a character, or a combination thereof. As long as it is a part that brings out aesthetics through vision.

  In FIG. 11, the development icon is illustrated as an example of the icon displayed in the suggestion display. However, the types of icons displayed in the suggestion display performed during the sign production are not limited to the developed icons, and a plurality of types are provided. Here, the types of icons displayed in the suggestion display performed during the warning effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating common portions and different portions of various icons. FIG. 12A is a diagram illustrating a common part of various icons. FIG. 12B is a diagram showing a different part of various icons.

  As the plural types of icons, as shown in FIG. 12B, in addition to the development icon, a WIN icon, a fiery icon, a CHANCE icon,. ? An icon is provided. Here, since which of these icons is displayed depends on whether or not a bonus advantageous to the player such as an AT is given (see FIG. 19), these icons are displayed. By doing so, it can be said that a suggestion about a privilege is performed.

  As shown in FIGS. 11C and 11C, the icon is composed of a cloud-like design shape, characters drawn in the cloud, and a cloud color. As shown in FIG. 12A, the icons of a plurality of types have the same shape, and each icon has a cloud-like design. In addition, as shown in FIG. 12B, each of the plurality of types of icons has different characters drawn in the clouds and the colors of the clouds. For example, the intense heat icon is an icon in which characters of intense heat are drawn in a red cloud, and the CHANCE icon is an icon in which characters of CHANCE are drawn in a yellow cloud.

  In this way, when a plurality of types of icons displayed in the suggestion display are provided and a plurality of types of suggestion displays having different execution modes are executed, different types of suggestion displays are made by making the shape portions of the respective icons the same. Even if is executed, it can be easily understood that the icon is displayed in the suggestion display, and the player can easily recognize that the suggestion display has been performed. In addition, by making the character portion and the color portion of each icon different, variations in the execution mode of the suggestion display can be increased, and the fun of the game is improved.

  In the present embodiment, for various icons, one character is associated with one color, but it is not necessary to associate a color with a character. For example, as an icon in which the word “development” is drawn, a plurality of types of icons of a cloud color of green, a rainbow color icon, and a red icon may be provided. As described above, a plurality of types of icons may be provided by changing the combination of characters and colors. In such a case, as icon data, three pieces of data relating to shape, data relating to characters, and data relating to color may be prepared, and one icon data may be created by combining each data. By doing so, the data capacity of the icon data can be reduced and a plurality of types of icons can be displayed.

  Further, the development icon or the like can be displayed in any of the first sign effects during the first sign effect and the second sign effect. That is, the suggestion display may be executed in the same manner. Thus, since the suggestion display is executed in the same manner in any precursor effect, even if the player performs the suggestion display in any precursor effect, what is performed is the suggestion display. It is easy to recognize that.

  Also, development icon, intense heat icon, CHANCE icon, ... icon,? ? Regardless of the icon, the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 when displaying the icon is a common icon display sound. That is, regardless of the type of suggestion display, the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 when executing the suggestion display is the same icon display sound. Therefore, the same icon display sound is output regardless of the type of suggestion display, so that the player can easily recognize that the suggestion display has been executed.

[Continuous production]
An effect executed during the continuous effect will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first continuous effect that is a battle effect. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a second continuous effect that is a mission effect.

  The first continuous effect will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The first continuous effect is a battle effect that is executed over four games. In the first continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 13A, when the lever is turned on, the characters “battle start” are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the music piece C starts to be output from the speakers 53 and 54 as BGM related to the first continuous effect, and continues to be output until the first continuous effect ends. Then, when the predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 13B, an image showing that the warrior character that is the ally character and the devil character that is the enemy character are confronting each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13C, an image of a warrior character and a devil character fighting is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and an image of a warrior character and a devil character fighting after the second game. Continues to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When the third stop of the third game is stopped after the start of the first continuous effect, there are cases where a cut-in effect is performed and cases where it is not performed, as shown in FIGS. is there. The cut-in effect is an effect that suddenly displays different effect images over the currently executed effect. In the first continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 13D, an image (also referred to as a cut-in image) composed of characters “chance!” And a warrior character is displayed so as to cover the currently executed effect. The production is called cut-in production.

  As shown in FIG. 13D, when a cut-in effect is performed, a chance sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13D ', when the cut-in effect is not performed, the chance sound is not output. After the third stop of the third game, when the lever-on of the fourth game is performed, an image showing that the warrior character and the devil character fight again is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When the third stop of the fourth game is made, if a bonus or at least one of the benefits is given, it indicates that the warrior character has won as shown in FIG. Along with the character image “WIN”, an image of a warrior character is displayed. When an image showing that the warrior character has won is displayed, a WIN sound representing the victory is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  On the other hand, when neither bonus nor AT privilege is granted, the warrior character is defeated when the third stop of the fourth game is made, as shown in FIG. The image is displayed and the background is darkened. When an image showing a warrior character being defeated is displayed, a LOSE sound indicating the defeat is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  Next, the second continuous effect will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The second continuous effect is a mission effect executed over two games. In the second continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 14A, when the lever is turned on, a character indicating a mission “get to the castle” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the music D starts to be output from the speakers 53 and 54 as BGM related to the second continuous effect and continues to be output until the second continuous effect ends. Then, when the predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 14B, an image showing that the character is traveling on the road is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When the third stop is started in the game in which the second continuous production has started (first game), as shown in FIG. 14C, a two-way road is displayed, and among the two-way roads The text “Which?” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 asking which way to go.

  When the lever is turned on to start the second game, a cut-in effect may or may not be performed, as shown in FIGS. 14 (d) and (d '). In the second continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 14 (d), an image made up of characters and characters “It's right!” Is a cut-in image.

  When the first stop is performed after the lever-on of the second game is performed, an image showing that the character is moving along the way as shown in FIG. 14B is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 again.

  When the third stop of the second game is made, if a bonus or AT benefit is granted, the character arrives at the castle as shown in FIG. In addition to the character image “WIN” indicating that the character has been achieved, an image in which the character is aged is displayed. When the image of the mission completion is displayed, the same WIN sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 as the sound output when the image of the warrior character winning in the first continuous performance is displayed.

  On the other hand, when neither bonus nor AT is granted, when the third stop of the second game is made, as shown in FIG. 14 (e ′), the mission could not be achieved. An image showing the state is displayed, and the background is dark as in the case of displaying an image of the warrior character defeated in the first continuous performance. When an image indicating that the mission has not been achieved is displayed, the same LOSE sound as that output when the image of the warrior character defeated in the first continuous performance is displayed from the speakers 53 and 54 is output. Is done.

  Here, the cut-in effect is executed with higher probability when the bonus is won (see FIG. 16). Therefore, the cut-in effect makes a suggestion related to a bonus advantageous to the player, such as a bonus, by displaying a cut-in image (an image made up of characters and characters shown in FIGS. 13D and 14D). It can be said that it is a production.

  In both the first and second continuous effects, as shown in FIGS. 13 (e) and 14 (e), a character image “WIN” is displayed when a bonus or AT is won. . Further, in both the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 13 (e ′) and FIG. 14 (e ′), the liquid crystal display when neither bonus nor AT is won. The background of the image displayed on 51 becomes dark. For this reason, it can be said that by displaying the character image “WIN” or darkening the background of the image, a bonus or an AT-related suggestion advantageous to the player is performed.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 (e) and 14 (e), the character image “WIN” is the same at the same position at the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51 in both the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect. Displayed in size. In other words, since the position where the character image “WIN” is displayed is the same in both the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, the player has made suggestions regarding the benefits. Can be easily recognized. In addition, in any of the different types of effects, since it is possible to make a suggestion regarding the benefit by displaying the character image “WIN”, various effects are performed as effects that display the character image “WIN”. As a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 13D and 14D, the timing at which the cut-in image is displayed in the first continuous effect is when the third stop is performed, whereas the second continuous effect is displayed. The timing at which the cut-in image is displayed is when the lever is turned on. That is, the cut-in effect is triggered by the third stop during the first continuous effect, whereas the cut-in effect is triggered by lever-on during the second continuous effect. In both the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, a common chance sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 when a cut-in image is displayed.

  In other words, the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 when the cut-in effect is performed is a common sound called a chance sound, whether it is the first continuous effect or the second continuous effect. The player can easily recognize that the cut-in effect has been performed. Further, since the cut-in effect can be performed in any of the different types of effects, various effects can be executed as effects for performing the cut-in effect, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved. Moreover, since the opportunity which displays a cut-in image in a 1st continuous production and the opportunity which displays a cut-in image in a 2nd continuous production can be varied, it suggests about a privilege according to the length and content of a production. Images can be displayed, and as a result, an image for making a suggestion about a privilege can be used for various effects, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in both the cut-in effect in which the warrior character is displayed and the cut-in effect in which the character is displayed, the same chance sound is output when the cut-in effect is executed. Therefore, since the same sound is output regardless of the type of cut-in effect, it is easy for the player to recognize that the cut-in effect has been executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 13D and 14D, the cut-in image is composed of a character portion and a design portion called a character. In this way, since the cut-in image used for the cut-in effect is composed of the character part and the design part, it is easy to understand that the cut-in effect was executed, and the player recognizes that the cut-in effect was executed at a glance. can do.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 (e) and 14 (e), the same character image “WIN” is displayed in both continuous effects during the first continuous effect and during the second continuous effect. obtain. That is, the suggestion regarding the privilege is performed in the same manner. Thus, since the suggestion about the privilege is executed in the same manner in any continuous production, even if the player makes the suggestion about the privilege in any continuous production, what is performed is related to the privilege. It is easy to recognize the suggestion.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG.13 (d) and FIG.14 (d), the effect aspect of a cut-in effect is in the 1st continuous effect in the 1st continuous effect during the 1st continuous effect and the 2nd continuous effect. The warrior character displayed inside is displayed, whereas the second continuous effect is different in that the character displayed during the second continuous effect is displayed. In other words, the cut-in effect is performed in a manner related to the first continuous effect during the first continuous effect, and the cut-in effect is performed in a manner related to the second continuous effect during the second continuous effect. As described above, by executing the cut-in effect in an aspect related to the effect, the cut-in effect can be executed along with the effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the song C is output from the speakers 53 and 54 during the first continuous effect, and the song D is output from the speakers 53 and 54 during the second continuous effect. On the other hand, when the character image “WIN” is displayed, the WIN display sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 regardless of whether the character image is the first continuous effect or the second continuous effect. Thus, although the sound output when the suggestion regarding the privilege is performed is the same regardless of the type of the production, the sound can be changed depending on the type of the production, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  In the present embodiment, the music piece C and the music piece D (also referred to as BGM) are output until the continuous performance ends. That is, the chance sound, the WIN sound, and the LOSE sound are output so as to overlap with the BGM. However, the chance sound output in the middle of the continuous performance is output so that the volume of the chance sound is larger than the volume of the BGM, and the WIN sound and the LOSE sound output at the end of the continuous performance are You may make it stop the output of BGM when a sound is output. In other words, when sound is output along with the execution of a suggestion related to a privilege in the middle of the production, the sound that is always output during the production is not stopped, and the sound is output along with the execution of the suggestion related to the privilege at the end of the production. In this case, the sound that is always output during the production may be switched to a different sound.

  As a method of increasing the volume, the chance sound may be set larger than the BGM volume without changing the BGM volume, or the chance sound volume is increased by decreasing the BGM volume. You may make it do. By doing so, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the sound of the chance sound. In addition, by outputting the chance sound without stopping the output of BGM, the cut-in effect can be executed without making it seem that the continuous effect has ended, and the sound of the chance sound is displayed. It can be made easier for the player to recognize. When the volume of the BGM is reduced, the original volume may be restored when the output of the chance sound is stopped or when the cut-in effect ends.

  In addition, when a sound related to a privilege such as a WIN sound or a LOSE sound is output at the end of the production, the sound may be switched from BGM to a sound related to the privilege. By doing in this way, while making it easy to make a player recognize the sound relevant to a privilege, it can make it easy for a player to recognize that an effect is complete | finished.

  In addition, when outputting sounds related to the privilege (WIN sound, LOSE sound, etc.), the volume of the sound related to the privilege may be larger than the volume of the BGM instead of stopping the BGM. .

[Determination method of production during CZ]
The execution method of each effect which the sub control part 91 shown in FIG.11,13,14 performs during CZ is demonstrated. In the present embodiment, the AT lottery is executed when a lottery subject to be won at the same time as the bonus (specifically, middle tier cherry, strong cherry, strong watermelon, weak cherry, weak cherry) is won (FIG. 8, (See FIG. 10). Therefore, when AT lottery is performed, there are cases where neither AT nor bonus is won, when only AT is won, when only bonus is won, and when both AT and bonus are won. Conceivable. The sub-control unit 91 notifies that either one of AT and bonus has been won, or that neither AT and bonus has been won by executing a precursor effect and a continuous effect. That is, the sign effect and the continuous effect can be said to be an example of the notification effect that notifies the player that a privilege such as AT and bonus has been granted.

  When the AT lottery is performed during CZ, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the continuous effect, the content of the continuous effect, whether or not to execute the precursor effect, and the content of the precursor effect. And according to the determined content, an effect is performed over multiple games. As the content of the continuous effect, the sub control unit 91 determines which one of the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect is to be executed and whether to execute the cut-in effect. As the contents of the warning effects, the sub-control unit 91 determines which of the first warning effects and the second warning effects is executed, how many games (how many times) the warning effects are executed, Decide which icon to display.

  The sub-control unit 91 can determine that the AT lottery has been performed during the CZ based on the CZ command and the AT lottery command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Based on the internal winning command and the AT lottery command, it can be determined that either AT or bonus has been won. Based on the internal winning command and the AT lottery command, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the continuous effect, the content of the continuous effect, whether or not to execute the warning effect, and the content of the warning effect.

[Determination of continuous production]
With reference to FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, a description will be given of a method for determining the presence or absence of execution of a continuous effect and the content of the continuous effect. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a continuous effect determination table. FIG. 16 shows a cut-in effect determination table. When receiving the AT lottery command, the sub control unit 91 does not execute the continuous effect with the probability shown in the continuous effect determination table shown in FIG. 15, executes the first continuous effect, or the second continuous effect. Decide what to do.

  The sub-control unit 91 can determine whether or not a bonus (BB) is won based on the internal winning command, and always executes a continuous effect when the bonus is won. On the other hand, when the bonus is not won, the sub-control unit 91 determines not to execute the continuous effect with a probability of 70%. The sub-control unit 91 determines to execute the first continuous effect with a higher probability than the second continuous effect when the bonus is won, and with a higher probability than the first continuous effect when the bonus is not selected. It is decided to execute the second continuous effect. That is, the degree of expectation that the bonus is won is higher when the first continuous effect is executed than when the second continuous effect is executed. Therefore, in addition to whether or not a continuous effect is executed, the player's attention can be attracted to which continuous effect is executed.

  In addition, when the first continuous effect is compared with the second continuous effect, the period in which the second continuous effect is executed is longer than that of the first continuous effect. In this way, a production with a low expectation can be performed for a long time by shortening the period of the second continuous production, which is less likely to be won for the bonus, than the first continuous production. Can be prevented.

  Further, when it is determined to execute the continuous effect, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the cut-in effect during the continuous effect according to the probability shown in the cut-in effect determination table shown in FIG. To do. For example, when a bonus is won, it is decided to execute the cut-in effect with a probability of 80%, and to execute the cut-in effect with a probability of 20%. As shown in FIG. 16, when a bonus is won, a cut-in effect is performed with a high probability. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the cut-in effect is executed during the continuous effect.

[Decide on sign production]
With reference to FIG. 17 to FIG. 19, the presence / absence of execution of the warning effect and the method for determining the content of the warning effect will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a precursor effect determination table. FIG. 18 shows a precursor period determination table. FIG. 19 shows an icon determination table. After determining the continuous effect, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the predictive effect with the probability shown in the predictive effect determination table shown in FIG. 17, executes the first predictive effect, or performs the second predictive effect. Decide what to do.

  The sub-control unit 91 can determine whether or not the AT and BB are won based on the AT lottery command and the internal winning command. Regarding the execution of the precursor effect with different probabilities in the case where each of AT and BB is won, the case where only BB is won, the case where only AT is won, and the case where neither AT or BB is won Make a decision. For example, when each of AT and BB is won, the sub-control unit 91 determines not to execute the precursor effect with a probability of 10%, and determines to execute the first precursor effect with a probability of 70%. , It is determined to execute the second precursor effect with a probability of 20%.

  As shown in FIG. 17, when one of AT and BB is won, one of the first precursor effect and the second precursor effect is more likely than when neither AT or BB is won. To decide to perform. Thereby, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to whether or not the precursor effect itself is executed.

  In addition, when both AT and BB are won, there is a higher probability that the first precursor effect will be executed than the second precursor effect, compared to the case where only one of them is won. Therefore, in addition to whether or not a precursor effect is executed, the player's attention can be attracted to which of the precursor effects is executed.

  When it is determined to execute the warning effect, the sub-control unit 91 determines how many games (how many times) the warning effect is executed according to the probabilities shown in the warning period determination table shown in FIG. For example, when both AT and BB are won, the game is determined to be 1 game with a probability of 10%, 2 games with a probability of 30%, and 3 games with a probability of 60%. As shown in FIG. 18, when neither AT or BB is won, one game is selected as a precursor period with a higher probability than when either AT or BB is won. In addition, when BB is won, there are two or more games with a higher probability than when AT is won, and in particular, the probability of three games is higher than when the AT is won. Therefore, attention can also be paid to the period in which the sign effect is executed.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines the type of icon to be displayed during the warning effect based on whether or not to execute the continuous effect, the period of the warning effect, and the type of privilege granted. In this embodiment, when not performing a continuous production | presentation, the icon displayed during a precursor production | presentation is determined using the icon determination table shown to Fig.19 (a)-(c). On the other hand, when the precursor effect is executed, the icon to be displayed during the precursor effect is determined using the icon determination table shown in FIGS. Which icon determination table of FIGS. 19 (a) to 19 (c) and FIGS. 19 (d) to 19 (f) is to be used is determined based on the period in which the precursor effect is executed. For example, when it is determined not to execute the continuous effect and to set the precursor period to two games, the icon to be displayed in the precursor effect is determined according to the second display icon determination table shown in FIG. .

  "...", "WIN", "??", "CHANCE", "Development", and "Intense heat" described in the display icon column in the figure are icons displayed at the time of the third stop during the sign production, respectively. It is what you point to. In addition, when performing a plurality of precursor effects, the icon displayed during each game is the icon displayed at the leftmost at the third stop of the first game, and the next through the arrows The described icons are shown as icons displayed at the third stop of the second game. For example, “??” → “??” → “…” is at the third stop of the first game? ? When the icon is displayed and the third stop of the second game? ? An icon is displayed, indicating that the icon is displayed at the third stop of the third game.

  For example, if it is determined that the continuous effect is not executed and the two signs are performed, the sub-control unit 91 is the first game? ? The icon is displayed, the WIN icon is displayed in the second game with a probability of 30%, the CHANCE icon is displayed in the first game, and the WIN icon is displayed in the second game with a probability of 70%. decide.

  As can be seen by comparing FIGS. 19A to 19C and FIGS. 19D to 19F, in the case of executing the continuous effect, the development icon is displayed in the final game in which the precursor effect is executed. Is done. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 19A to 19C, in the final game in which the precursor effect is executed, the WIN icon is displayed when the AT is won. On the other hand, if neither AT nor BB is won, an icon is displayed. That is, the WIN icon is an icon indicating that a privilege is provided, and the icon is an icon indicating that no privilege is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 (b), (c), (e), and (f), the probability that the CHANCE icon is displayed is won by at least one of AT and BB, as compared to the case of losing. If you are higher. Thereby, the player can be expected to display the CHANCE icon.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 (e) and 19 (f), the hot icon is not displayed in the case of a loss that is not won in either AT or BB. That is, the display of the intense heat icon indicates that at least one of AT and BB is won. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 19 (e) and 19 (f), the probability that the intense heat icon is displayed is higher when both AT and BB are won. Higher than that. Thereby, the player can be expected to display the intense heat icon.

  Thus, the suggestion regarding the privilege such as AT and BB is performed depending on the type of icon. Therefore, the player can be focused on the type of icon.

[Data stored in the sub-control unit]
The sub-control unit 91 includes, as data relating to the continuous performance, moving image data that shines the characters “WIN” (see FIGS. 13E and 14E), and image data that darkens the background (FIG. 13E ′). ), FIG. 14 (e ′)) and moving image data (see FIG. 13 (d), FIG. 14 (d)) used in the cut-in effect are stored in the RAM 91c. Further, as other data related to the continuous performance, regardless of whether or not a privilege is given, the video data of the common performance (see FIGS. 13 (a) to (d ′) and FIGS. 14 (a) to (d ′)). ) And moving image data (see FIGS. 13 (e), (e '), 14 (e), 14 (e')) depending on whether or not a privilege is given.

  The sub-control unit 91 executes the continuous effects shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 by combining the contents of the effects determined according to the tables of FIGS. 15 and 16 with various moving image data stored in the RAM 91c. For example, when it is determined that the cut-in effect is executed in the first continuous effect when the privilege is given, the moving image data of the first continuous effect that is common regardless of whether the privilege is given, the first continuous The cut-in effect moving image data used in the effect, the first continuous effect moving image data unique to the case where a privilege is given, and the moving image data that shines the characters “WIN” are used at predetermined timings, respectively.

  As described above, the moving image data for displaying the character image “WIN” that is executed regardless of the first continuous effect or the second continuous effect is provided, and this moving image data is shared by different effects. Therefore, the data capacity can be reduced. Also, video data that is commonly used regardless of whether or not a privilege is given, video data that differs depending on whether or not a privilege is given, video data that is commonly used regardless of the type of continuous production Can be separately stored in the RAM 91c and used in combination, thereby providing a gaming machine that is a slot machine capable of performing various effects while reducing the capacity of the stored moving image data.

  The sub-control unit 91 stores, in the RAM 91c, the common moving image data and the moving image data for displaying the icons in the RAM 91c for the warning effects as well as the continuous effects, and displays the icons. Data is stored in the RAM 91c for each type of icon.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines the area for displaying the moving image data for displaying the icon and the display size of the moving image data based on the type of the sign effect. For example, when displaying an icon in the first precursor effect, the display size is made smaller than when displaying an icon in the second precursor effect, and the icon is displayed above the center instead of the center of the liquid crystal display 51. Output video data for display.

  As described above, by providing moving image data for displaying an icon that is executed regardless of whether the first warning effect or the second warning effect is used, the moving image data can be commonly used for different effects. As a result, the data capacity can be reduced. Also, regardless of the type of icon to be displayed, the common moving image data and the moving image data for displaying the icon are separately stored in the RAM 91c and used in combination, so that various effects can be achieved while reducing the amount of stored moving image data. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that is a slot machine that can perform the above.

  Note that in the present embodiment, as an example, the data used in common for the moving image data and the data used individually are stored separately, but the image data, the sound data, etc. are also common to each effect. The data to be used and the data used individually for each production may be stored separately.

[Modification]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, other modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Common matters when displaying images used for suggesting benefits with different effects]
In this embodiment, when displaying an icon, which is an image used for suggesting a privilege, during the first warning effect and the second warning effect, the sound at the time of display, the mode of the icon, and the opportunity to display are shared. Take what you do as an example. In addition, when displaying a cut-in image, which is an image used for suggesting a privilege, during the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, the sound at the time of display, the size to be displayed, and the position to be displayed are common. Take what you do as an example. In addition, during the first continuous production and the second continuous production, when displaying the character image “WIN”, which is an image used for suggesting the privilege, the sound at the time of display, the size to be displayed, the position to be displayed, An example in which the timing of display and the mode of the image are common is given as an example. However, when displaying an image used for suggestion related to a privilege during different effects, at least one of the sound when displayed, the display mode, the display position, the opportunity to display, and the size of the image is each effect. It only has to be common.

[Image used for suggesting benefits]
In the present embodiment, the icon displayed in the suggestion display has a character part as a constituent element like an “development icon”, but may be an icon including only a design part that does not include the character part. For example, a specific character may be an icon displayed in the suggestion display. In the continuous effect, the character image “WIN” is displayed, but an image including only the design portion in which the character has a V-sign is displayed as the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect. May be. Similarly, for cut-in effects, an image composed only of a design portion of a specific character may be displayed as a cut-in image. Thus, since the image used for the suggestion regarding the privilege is composed only of the design portion, the image is easy to understand, and the player can recognize that the suggestion regarding the privilege has been performed at a glance.

  In the present embodiment, the CHANCE icon or the intense heat icon used in the sign effect may be used as a cut-in image during the continuous effect. Further, instead of the character image “WIN” during the continuous production, a WIN icon used in the precursor production may be used. Further, in FIG. 13 (e ′) and FIG. 14 (e ′) in which the LOSE sound is output, an icon used for the precursor effect may be displayed. Thus, since the image used for the suggestion regarding the privilege is composed of the character portion and the design portion, the image is easy to understand, and the player can recognize that the suggestion regarding the privilege has been performed at a glance.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the suggestion display is executed in the same manner in which the same icon is displayed in any of the precursor effects during the first precursor effect and the second precursor effect is shown. However, the suggestion display may be executed in a manner related to each effect during the first sign effect and during the second sign effect. For example, when a treasure box is opened as in the first sign production, it may be suggested that a privilege is given by displaying gold coins. On the other hand, when the curtain is opened as in the second sign effect, it may be suggested that the privilege is given by the shape of the cloud. Even in such a case, if any one of the sound, the display position, and the display timing at the time of executing the suggestion display is common, the player can easily recognize that it is the suggestion display. . Thus, by performing the suggestion display in an aspect related to the effect, the suggestion display can be executed along with the effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the present embodiment, the same character image “WIN” is displayed in any continuous effect during the first continuous effect and during the second continuous effect. The case where an image is the same aspect was shown as an example. However, it may be different between the first continuous performance and the second continuous performance. For example, the character image “Victory” is displayed in relation to the battle effect during the first continuous effect, and the character image “arrival” is displayed in relation to the mission effect during the second continuous effect. Good. In this way, by performing the suggestion display in an aspect related to the effect, the suggestion related to the privilege can be executed along the effect using the image, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the example which makes the aspect of a cut-in image different between during the 1st continuous production and the 2nd continuous production was shown. However, the aspect of the cut-in image may be the same during the first continuous effect and during the second continuous effect. For example, when the image of a specific character is a cut-in image, the image of the specific character may be used as the cut-in image for any continuous effect. As described above, since the cut-in effect is performed in the same manner regardless of the type of the effect, the player can execute the cut-in effect regardless of the effect of the cut-in effect. It is easy to recognize that there is.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a cut-in image, a character image such as WIN, and an icon are exemplified as an image used for suggesting a privilege, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be an image showing the operation mode of the derivation operation means such as the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R displayed during the navigation effect. When the navigation is executed when the push order replay or the push order bell is won, the execution of the navigation effect means that a medal payout or a replay game is given. In other words, a medal payout or a replay game is given by displaying an image that can be displayed during navigation effects and that can specify the operation mode of the derivation operation means such as the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. Is suggested. In a gaming machine capable of executing a plurality of types of effects during a navigation effect, when an image capable of specifying the operation mode of the operation means is displayed regardless of which effect is being displayed, It is only necessary that at least one of the sound, the opportunity to display the image, the position to display the image, and the size of the image be the same. In addition, the manner in which an image is displayed (including the sound, the manner of the image to be displayed, the position, and the size) may be changed depending on whether the push order bell is won or the push order replay is won. Good.

[Sound output from the speaker]
In this embodiment, the sound being common means that at least the tone color and the pitch are the same, and the volume may be changed. For example, the icon display sound output during the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect only needs to have at least the same tone color and pitch. In a gaming machine in which the player can adjust the volume, the volume is set to be different between when the first warning effect is executed and when the second warning effect is executed. There is. Even in such a case, it is possible to recognize that the suggestion display is performed by making the tone color and the pitch of the sound output when the suggestion display is performed common.

[Sound output for each type of image used for suggesting benefits]
In this embodiment, a WIN icon, a development icon, a fever icon, a CHANCE icon, an icon,? ? The same icon display sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 regardless of which icon is displayed, but the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 depends on the type of icon displayed. May be changed. Specifically, the icon display sound A may be output when the development icon is displayed, and the icon display sound B may be output when the intense heat icon is displayed. Thus, since the sound output for every kind of suggestion display is different, various effects can be executed, and the fun of the game is improved.

  Further, during the continuous performance, the WIN sound is output when the character image “WIN” is displayed. However, the character image “LOSE” may be displayed also in the effects of FIG. 13 (e ′) and FIG. 14 (e ′) executed when neither bonus nor AT is won. In this case, the same sound may be output regardless of whether the character image “WIN” is displayed or the character image “LOSE” is displayed. By doing in this way, it is easy for a player to recognize that the suggestion about the privilege was performed.

  Also in cut-in effects, any one of a plurality of types of cut-in images can be displayed, and the sound output when the cut-in image is displayed is displayed for each type of cut-in image. It may be different. However, when the same type of cut-in image is displayed in the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, the same sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, a cut-in image in which the character A is displayed and a cut-in image in which the character B is displayed are provided. When the cut-in image of the character A is displayed, the chance sound A is output, and the cut-in image of the character B is output. When “” is displayed, the chance sound B may be output. Thus, since the sound output for every kind of cut-in image is different, various effects can be executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

[About BGM]
In this embodiment, the BGM is made different during the first sign production, during the second sign production, during the first continuous production, and during the second continuous production, but the same BGM is output for all the productions. May be. In addition, the voice of the character may be changed in an effect that the character speaks instead of the BGM.

[Tips for displaying images used for suggesting benefits]
In the present embodiment, the trigger for displaying the image used for suggesting the benefit is when the third stop or when the lever-on operation is performed, but a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the continuous effect or the sign effect. It may be triggered by this. In addition, an effect that prompts an operation to the effect switch 56 may be performed, and an image used for suggesting a privilege may be displayed when the effect switch 56 is operated. For example, in the first effect in which the degree of expectation related to the privilege is higher than the second effect, an image used for suggesting the privilege is displayed when an operation is performed on the operation means not related to the progress of the game, such as the effect switch 56. In the second effect, as in the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, an image used for suggesting a privilege may be displayed in response to an operation on the operation means related to the progress of the game.

[First production and second production]
In the present embodiment, the first precursor effect and the first continuous effect are exemplified as the first effect, and the second precursor effect and the second continuous effect are exemplified as the second effect. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a common icon may be displayed during the predicate effect and during the continuous effect. Specifically, a WIN icon,... Icon, CHANCE icon, and intense heat icon indicating that the AT used during the precursor effect is won may be used during the continuous effect.

  In the present embodiment, the first effect and the second effect are effects that suggest the same privilege as a bonus, such as the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, respectively. The benefits suggested by the production may be different. For example, it may be suggested by displaying an image that a bonus is won as a privilege in the first effect, and may be suggested by displaying an image that CZ is won as a privilege in the second effect.

  In the present embodiment, as suggestions related to the benefits, it is suggested that the player has won the AT, has won the BB, and has won both the AT and the BB. However, it may be suggested that CZ has been won or the number of CZ games awarded. Further, it may be suggested that the player has won the AT or the number of AT games assigned.

  Also, in a slot machine that notifies the player that an AT or CZ is controlled in a non-CZ state, the AT or CZ is controlled from the next game, and the player is in a state advantageous to the player such as the AT or CZ. May produce an effect suggesting which of AT or CZ has been shifted to at the timing of shifting to AT or CZ.

[Image display position]
In the present embodiment, the image display position is common, as shown in FIGS. 13 (e) and 14 (e), an example in which the image size is also common is shown, but the image size is different. However, if they are arranged so that the centers of the images are at the same position, the positions are the same.

[Game machine]
In the embodiment, as an example of a gaming machine, a slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed, and the game media is You may employ | adopt the enclosure type slot machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. 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 addition, the slot machine has a game area in which a game ball can be launched and a game can be played, and a betting amount can be set according to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. May be.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a plurality of reels capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable are provided, and after the reels are variably displayed, the display results are derived by stopping the reel variability display, A slot machine that can generate a winning according to a combination of display results of a plurality of reels has been described. In other words, a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, are provided. A slot machine that can generate a winning according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units has been described. However, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. As long as the slot machine can generate a prize according to the display result, the slot machine is not limited to one having three reels, but one having only one reel or a slot machine having a plurality of reels other than three. Also good.

  Also, a so-called pachinko gaming machine may be used. An effect display device composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine. When the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening, the special variation display device displays at least one of the special first special symbol and the second special symbol in a variable manner, and the effect display device displays the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Among them, a variation display (also referred to as variable display, update display, or cyclic display) of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with at least one variation display is performed. The variation display of the effect symbol is executed in various variations such as scroll display and on-site switching display. The effect display device corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. In the effect display device, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. In the effect symbol display area, for example, three (plural) of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are provided. There is a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying effect symbols. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified.

  In the pachinko machine, the game ball has won a predetermined winning opening, but a predetermined start condition is satisfied (when the variable display due to the stored memory that is not in the big hit game and has been won first is ended). If not, it is stored as reserved storage information within a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4). Here, the on-hold storage information is information for specifying whether or not to control to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state), for example.

  The pachinko gaming machine includes a main control unit that controls the progress of the game, and a sub control unit that executes control of effects. The pachinko gaming machine includes a screen operation switch (corresponding to the screen operation switch 205), a stick controller, and a trigger button (corresponding to the effect switch 56) in addition to the hitting operation handle for firing a hit ball (game ball). The screen control switch, stick controller, and trigger button are electrically connected to the sub control unit so that the sub control unit of the pachinko machine can detect the operation of the screen control switch, stick controller, and trigger button. It is connected.

  On the liquid crystal display device (LCD), the effects described with reference to FIGS. 11, 13, and 14 are performed as effects that suggest a shift to the big hit state. As an opportunity to display an image that suggests that it has been decided to control to the big hit state, a predetermined period may have elapsed since the start of variable display, a screen operation switch, a stick controller, a trigger It may be triggered by operating an operation means such as a button.

  When displaying an image suggesting that the privilege of controlling to a big hit state is given in any of a plurality of different types of effects, the sound output when displaying the image, the opportunity to display the image It is sufficient that at least one of the position for displaying the image and the size of the image is common.

[About benefits]
In the above-described example, the value directly affecting the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as BB winning, AT winning, and the number of AT games that can be controlled by the AT, is exemplified as the privilege. However, 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.

[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.

[About AT]
In the example of the slot machine, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described. However, the AT related control executed by the main control unit 41 includes execution of an AT lottery. The AT lottery may include winning or non-winning AT lottery, determining whether or not to stock the number of AT games, determining the number of AT games, adding the number of AT games, and the like. In addition, as a control related to the AT, a high probability state control of the AT lottery is exemplified. For the control of the high probability state of AT lottery, the control that increases the probability of winning the AT lottery, the control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the extra lottery and the game Includes controls that favor numbers. Further, as control related to AT, it is possible to control to AT when a prescribed number of games have been consumed. The case where the prescribed number of games have been consumed includes the case where the ceiling game number is reached and the case where the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as control related to AT, control for setting a precursor period can be cited. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, control for producing effects of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of AT. Moreover, control which gives a penalty is mentioned as control which concerns on AT. The control for giving a penalty includes determination of penalty contents and determination or setting of a penalty period. In addition, as control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp and an LED indicating that AT is in progress.

  In addition, as the control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of lamps and LEDs for executing a navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect. Further, when the main control unit 41 improves the lottery probability, for example, when controlling to the high probability state of the AT lottery, for example, this is notified by lighting control of a lamp or LED (for example, the game auxiliary display 12). You may do it. More specifically, the main control unit 41 may notify that it is controlled to the high probability state of the AT lottery by executing the navigation effect a predetermined number of times by the game auxiliary display 12. Alternatively, the main control unit 41 may notify the sub-control unit 91 that the navigation effect is executed a predetermined number of times to control to the high probability state of the AT lottery.

  When the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the process of the main control unit 41 is executed by the control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41 and subordinate to the main control unit 41. . For example, the control unit provided on the board other than the game control board executes the reel stop control, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower-level control unit to perform the control of the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent the capacity of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c from being insufficient and the processing capacity of the main CPU 41a from being insufficient when performing control related to the AT.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT. However, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an extra lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.

[Setting change status and setting check status]
Regarding the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state may be shifted on condition that “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection”. 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) to end 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.

[Summary of Embodiments and Modifications]
The gaming machine described in the above embodiment and modifications has the following configuration.

A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, slot machine 1),
Suggestion display means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 that performs suggestion display for displaying the development icon) that displays the suggestion display regarding the privilege by displaying an image (for example, the development icon illustrated in FIG. 11C);
Sound output means for outputting sound (for example, speakers 53 and 54);
An effect execution means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of effects including the first effect and the second effect (for example, the sub-control unit 91 for executing the first sign effect and the second sign effect shown in FIG. 11). And
The suggestion display means can execute the suggestion display during any of the first effect and the second effect (for example, FIGS. 11C and 11C). ), As shown in (1), it is possible to perform a suggestion display to display the development icon during any of the first sign effect and the second sign effect)
The sound output means outputs the same sound when the suggestion display is executed during the first effect and when the suggestion display is executed during the second effect (for example, FIG. 11 ( As shown in c) and (c ′), the icon display sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 when the suggestion display for displaying the development icon is performed in any of the first precursor effect and the second precursor effect. Is output).

  The image displayed by the suggestion display unit includes a character part (for example, a character part of development) and a design part (for example, a design part in which the shape and color of a green cloud are combined).

  The suggestion display means displays the suggestion display by displaying the image at the same position when executing the suggestion display during the first effect and when executing the suggestion display during the second effect. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 13 (e) and 14 (e)), the character image “WIN” is displayed on the right side of the liquid crystal display 51 in both the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect. Will appear in the same position below).

  The suggestion display means executes the suggestion display at the same time when the suggestion display is executed during the first effect and when the suggestion display is executed during the second effect (for example, FIG. 11 (c) and (c ′), as shown in 11 (c) and (c ′), the first indication effect or the second indication effect is indicated when the third stop is performed in any effect.

  The suggestion display means displays the image in different sizes depending on whether the suggestion display is executed during the first effect and when the suggestion display is executed during the second effect. The suggestion display is executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11C and 11C), the size of the development icon displayed in the first precursor effect and the size of the development icon displayed in the second precursor effect And suggestion is executed differently).

  The suggestion display means displays the suggestion display by displaying the images at different positions when the suggestion display is executed during the first effect and when the suggestion display is executed during the second effect. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 11 (c) and 11 (c '), the development icon is displayed above the center of the liquid crystal display 51 in the first precursor effect, whereas the second In the indication effect, the suggestion display is executed so that the development icon is displayed in the center of the liquid crystal display 51).

  The suggestion display means executes the suggestion display at different timings when the suggestion display is executed during the first effect and when the suggestion display is executed during the second effect (for example, FIG. As shown in FIG. 13 (d) and FIG. 14 (d), the cut-in effect is triggered by the third stop during the first continuous effect, while the lever is turned on during the second continuous effect. )

  The image displayed by the suggestion display unit includes only a design portion (for example, a specific character described in the [image used for suggestion related to privilege] column of the modification is an icon displayed in the suggestion display).

  The suggestion display means executes the suggestion display in the same manner during the first presentation and during the second presentation (for example, any of the precursor presentations during the first precursor presentation and during the second precursor presentation) , The same development icon is displayed).

The suggestion display means includes
During the first production, the suggestion display is executed by the first aspect related to the first production,
During the second production, the suggestion display is executed by the second mode related to the second production (in the treasure box production described in the [image used for suggestion about a privilege] column in the modified example) Display, and in the curtain production, a suggestion display suggesting the provision of a privilege is performed by the shape of a cloud).

The suggestion display means includes a first suggestion display (for example, a suggestion display for displaying a development icon) and a second suggestion display (for example, a suggestion display for displaying an intense heat icon) having a different form from the first suggestion display. Multiple types of suggestion display can be performed,
The sound output means is
With the execution of the first suggestion display, a first sound (for example, an icon display sound A described in the column [Sound output for each type of image used for suggestion related to privilege] in the modification) is output,
Along with the execution of the second suggestion display, a second sound (for example, an icon display sound B described in the column [Sound output for each type of image used for suggestion regarding benefits]) of the modification is output.

There are multiple types of the suggestion display (for example, the suggestion display that displays the development icon and the suggestion display that displays the intense heat icon),
Regardless of the type of suggestion display, the sound output by the sound output means when executing the suggestion display is the same (for example, the same icon when displaying an icon regardless of the type of icon displayed). Display sound is output).

  It further includes storage means for storing moving image data for executing the suggestion display (RAM 91c for storing moving image data for displaying icons).

The suggestion display means includes a plurality of types of the suggestion including a first suggestion display (for example, the WIN icon in FIG. 12) and a second suggestion display (for example, the icon in FIG. 12) having a different form from the first suggestion display. Display is possible and
The image displayed by the suggestion display means includes a character portion (for example, a cloud shape) in addition to a design portion including a shape portion (for example, a cloud-like design shape) and a color portion (for example, a cloud color). Character that is drawn inside),
In the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display, the shape portion of the image displayed by the suggestion display means is common, and the character portion and the color portion are different (as shown in FIG. 12, WIN The icon and the icon have the same design shape as a cloud, but the color of the cloud and the characters drawn in the cloud are different).

The sound output means is
During the first production, a first production sound (for example, music A) is output,
During the second effect, a second effect sound (for example, music B) is output.

  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,
Suggestion display means for executing a suggestion display on the benefit by displaying an image;
Sound output means for outputting sound;
An effect execution means capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of effects including the first effect and the second effect;
The suggestion display means includes
The suggestion display can be executed during any of the first production and the second production,
When the suggestion display is executed during the first effect and when the suggestion display is executed during the second effect, the suggestion display is executed by displaying the images at different positions.
A gaming machine in which the same sound is output by the sound output means when the suggestion display is executed during the first effect and when the suggestion display is executed during the second effect.

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