JP2018192208A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement of games with respect to a termination timing of a specific presentation for suggesting a giving of a privilege.SOLUTION: During a continuous presentation for suggesting a giving of a privilege, at a timing before a start of the continuous presentation, a speech image such as "Expecting a quick result" or "Maybe a long battle" is to be displayed. Thereby, a presentation for suggesting a termination timing of the continuous presentation is performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs 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 winning opening provided in the gaming area.

  As this type of gaming machine, there is one that suggests the provision of a privilege by a continuous effect over a plurality of games as a specific effect. Then, as the number of games suggested to give a privilege that is the end timing of a specific effect, there are a fifth game and a sixth game from the start of a continuous effect (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-073265 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, although the end timing of the specific effect changes, there is still room for ingenuity regarding the end timing, and it has not been possible to sufficiently improve the interest of the game. .

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game with respect to the end timing of a specific effect that suggests the provision of a privilege.

(1) A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, slot machine 1),
Production means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 for executing the battle effect) for executing a specific effect (for example, the battle effect shown in FIG. 4) suggesting the provision of the privilege (for example, the first privilege or the second privilege such as BB or AT). )When,
Suggesting means for suggesting the end timing of the specific performance (for example, the sub-control unit 91 for determining the contents of the dialogue shown in FIG. 8),
The end timing of the specific effect includes a first timing (for example, a timing after a battle effect is executed over two games) and a second timing (for example, after a battle effect is executed over four games). Timing) and
The suggesting means suggests whether the end timing of the specific effect is the first timing or the second timing at a timing related to the start of the specific effect (for example, continuous as shown in FIG. 2). It suggests the end timing of the battle production at the timing before the start of the production).

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
Depending on whether the end timing of the specific effect is the first timing or the second timing, the advantage regarding the provision of the privilege varies (for example, the timing at which the battle effect ends is 2 games as shown in FIG. 7). Or the rate at which the privilege is given depends on whether the game is 4 games).

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above,
The specific effect can suggest that the privilege is not granted at any of the first timing and the second timing (for example, in the case of a loss where no privilege is granted as shown in FIG. 7). Is also determined as 2 games or 4 games as the end timing of the battle effect).

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The suggestion means displays a dialogue image of the character suggesting the end timing of the specific effect on the display unit together with the developed image suggesting that the specific effect is developed (for example, as shown in FIG. 2C) A dialogue image of “I hope for an early conclusion” is displayed on the display 51 together with the development icon).

(5) In the gaming machine described in (4) above,
Sound output means for outputting sound (for example, speakers 53 and 54),
The effect means can execute any one of a plurality of types of effects including the first effect and the second effect before the execution of the specific effect (for example, the first sign effect and the first effect shown in FIG. 2). 2) a sub-control unit 91) that executes a precursor effect
The suggestion means can display the developed image during any of the first effects and the second effects (for example, FIGS. 2C and 2C). As shown in FIG. 4, 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 same sound is output by the sound output means when the developed image is displayed during the first effect and when the developed image is displayed during the second effect (for example, FIG. 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).

(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 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 1st continuous production period determination table. It is a figure which shows a serif decision 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 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 that displays a plurality of types of images. On the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, reels 2 </ b> L, 2 </ b> C, 2 </ b> R are arranged in parallel inside the slot machine 1 so that the player can see through the see-through window 3. On each reel, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order.

  The slot machine 1 has a MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting a bet number for playing a game within the range of credits stored as game values (medals) owned by the player, and when starting a game. And a stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels.

  The slot machine 1 includes a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out, and speakers 53 and 54 that output sound. In addition, the slot machine 1 includes an effect switch 56 that can be operated by the player during the effect.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, the slot machine 1 includes a game control board 40 including a main control unit 41 and an effect control board 90 including a sub control unit 91. The main control unit 41 controls the progress of the game based on various data stored in the RAM 41c by the processing of the main CPU 41a. Further, the main control unit 41 outputs various commands to the sub-control unit 91 as the game progresses. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect by controlling the liquid crystal display 51 and the like based on various data stored in the RAM 91c or a command from the main control unit 41 by the processing of the sub CPU 91a.

  The main control unit 41 detects an operation to the operation means related to the progress of the game such as the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and performs processing corresponding to the detection (for example, rotation of the reel And stop). The sub-control unit 91 detects an operation on the operation means related to the effect such as the effect switch 56 and executes a process corresponding to the detection.

[Outline of the game in the slot machine]
Next, an outline of the game in the slot machine 1 will be described. Here, 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 rotating, the first stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the second stop is called a second stop, and the third stop is called a third stop or final stop.

  When a game is played 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. When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are rotated to display the symbols in a variable manner. Thereafter, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped, and three symbols are derived and displayed on the upper, middle, and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results. When all the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated and a display result is derived to the fluoroscopic window 3, processing corresponding to the combination of display results is performed. Specifically, processing according to a winning that can be generated according to the combination of display results is executed. The process corresponding to the winning includes, for example, a process of giving a privilege. Here, in the slot machine 1 which is a gaming machine, it is necessary to set a specified number of bets in order to execute one game, so that a gaming value is consumed each time one game is played.

[Bonus]
In the present embodiment, the first privilege and the second privilege may be given as the privilege. The first privilege and the second privilege differ in the degree of advantage given to the player. These 1st privilege and 2nd privilege are provided when predetermined conditions are satisfied. The predetermined condition is, for example, that a lottery condition for a privilege is established (rare role winning etc.). In the lottery of benefits, the case where the first privilege and the second privilege are won simultaneously, the case where only the first privilege is won, the case where only the second privilege is won, There is a case.

[Advantageous section]
In the present embodiment, the game section may be controlled as either a normal section or an advantageous section that is more advantageous to the player than the normal section. The advantageous section has a performance related to an instruction function for instructing the player about the operation mode (push order, operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The advantageous section is controlled when a predetermined start condition is satisfied in a normal section without an instruction function, and ends when the predetermined end condition is satisfied.

[Direction during advantageous section]
The sub-control unit 91 performs an effect suggesting that the bonus is won when the bonus lottery is performed during the advantageous section. 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 making an suggestion related to a benefit advantageous to the player such as each game, the first privilege, or the second privilege is performed. There are a first sign effect and a second sign effect in the sign effect. The first sign effect is a treasure box effect in which, for example, a suggestion is displayed when a character appears and opens a treasure box. Further, the second sign effect is, for example, a curtain effect that displays an indication by opening the curtain.

  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 the first privilege or the second privilege has been given at the end, which is executed for a predetermined period (number of games). The continuous production includes a first continuous production and a second continuous production. The first continuous effect is, for example, a battle effect in which a teammate character (a warrior character in FIG. 4) and an enemy character (a devil character shown in FIG. 4) fight and a privilege is given depending on the result of the battle. is there. In addition, the second continuous effect is a mission effect that informs 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.

  In particular, before the start of the battle effect (first continuous effect), an effect that suggests the end timing of which game effect the battle effect executed over 2 to 4 games ends is executed. In the battle effect, the degree of benefit related to the grant of the privilege (expectation to grant the privilege) varies depending on the end timing of the battle effect. Therefore, the player can be made to pay attention to the effect suggesting the end timing of the battle effect. Hereinafter, each effect will be described in detail.

[Predictor]
An effect executed during the sign effect will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a precursor effect. FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D shown on the left side in FIG. 2 are diagrams illustrating an example of a first sign effect that is a treasure chest effect. 2 (a ′), (b ′), and (c ′) shown on the right side in FIG. 2 are diagrams showing an example of a second precursor effect that is a curtain effect. Any of the first and second indication effects shown in FIG. 2 is an effect that is 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. 2A, 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. 2B, 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.

  Here, in FIG. 2 (c) and FIG. 2 (d), the development icon and the character form are the same, but the contents of the lines emitted by the character are different. Specifically, in FIG. 2C, a dialogue image “Expected for early settlement” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with the development icon and the character. This serif image suggests that a continuous performance to be executed later ends with a short number of games. Further, from the speakers 53 and 54, a speech sound corresponding to a speech image “I expect an early conclusion” is output together with an icon display sound. On the other hand, in FIG. 2D, a dialogue image “It may be a long battle” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with the development icon and the character. This serif image suggests that a continuous performance executed later ends with a long number of games. Further, from the speakers 53 and 54, a speech sound corresponding to a speech image “may be a long battle” is output together with an icon display sound.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 (c) and 2 (d), in the case where a plurality of continuous production end timings are provided, the number of games up to a game in which the provision of a privilege is suggested (end timing of continuous production) is continuously produced. It can be suggested at the timing before the start of. In this way, the end timing of the continuous performance that suggests the provision of a privilege is suggested in advance, so that the future development can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved with respect to the end timing of the continuous performance Can do.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2C, as an effect suggesting that the continuous effect ends with a short number of games, a line image of “Expected for early settlement” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with the developed icon. Further, as shown in FIG. 2D, as an effect suggesting that the continuous effect ends with a long number of games, a dialogue image of “may be a long battle” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with the development icon. In this way, it is possible to suggest the end timing of the continuous production while suggesting that it will develop into a continuous production, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, the second precursor effect will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In the second warning effect, as shown in FIG. 2 (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 first privilege or the second privilege is won than when the first privilege or the second privilege is not won (see FIG. 6). That is, the fact that the development icon shifts to continuous production means that the development icon is an icon that suggests that the privilege of the first privilege or the second privilege is given, and the development icon is displayed. It can be said that the suggestion about the privilege is performed.

  As shown in FIGS. 2C, 2D, and 2C ', when the suggestion display is performed, the icon display sound is output from the speaker 53, regardless of whether the first indication effect or the second indication effect. 54. 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. 2C, 2D, and 2C ', other images such as characters and treasure chests are displayed in addition to the icon image for suggesting the privilege as in the first warning effect. In such an effect, an icon image for making a suggestion related to a privilege, as compared to an effect in which only the icon image for opening the curtain and making a suggestion related to the benefit is shown to the player, as in the second sign effect. Is small. 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. 2C, 2D, and 2C ′, 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 second icon The position where the development icon is displayed in the sign effect 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. 2 (c), (d) and (c ′), the timing at which the suggestion display is performed in any of the effects is the first sign effect or the second sign effect. This is when the third stop has occurred. 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. 2, 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. It should be noted that the volume of the speech sound as well as the icon display sound may be larger than the volume of the BGM.

  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. 2, 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 sign production will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating common portions and different portions of various icons. FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a common part of various icons. FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating a difference between various icons.

  As icons of a plurality of types, as shown in FIG. 3B, in addition to the development icon, a WIN icon, a fever icon, a CHANCE icon,... ? An icon is provided. Here, which of these icons is displayed is different depending on whether or not a privilege advantageous to the player such as the first privilege or the second privilege is given. Therefore, it can be said that the suggestion about a privilege is performed by displaying these icons.

  As shown in FIGS. 2C, 2D, and 2C ', the icon is composed of a cloud-like design shape, characters drawn in the cloud, and a cloud color. As shown in FIG. 3A, the icons of a plurality of types have the same shape, and each icon has a cloud-like design. Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, each of the plurality of types of icons has different characters drawn in the cloud and the color of the cloud. 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, a total of three pieces of data relating to the shape, data relating to characters, and data relating to color may be prepared as icon data, and each icon may be combined to create one icon 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]
The effects executed during the continuous effects will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first continuous effect that is a battle effect. FIG. 5 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 2 to 4 games. In FIG. 4, the case where the first continuous effect ends in 3 games or 4 games will be described. In the first continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 4A, 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 a predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 4B, an image of a warrior character that is a teammate character and a devil character that is an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 4C, 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 at least one of the first privilege and the second privilege is granted when the third stop of the third game is made, the warrior character wins as shown in FIG. An image of a warrior character in pieces is displayed together with a character image “WIN” indicating that it has been performed. 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 the first privilege nor the second privilege is granted, when the third stop of the third game is made, the warrior character loses as shown in FIG. The image as it appears is displayed and the background becomes dark. 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.

  In addition, when the third stop of the third game is stopped after the first continuous effect starts, the effect may continue further in the fourth game. In such a case, as shown in FIGS. 4 (f) and (f '), there are cases where a cut-in effect is performed and cases where it is not performed. 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. 4 (f), 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. 4F, when a cut-in effect is performed, a chance sound a is output from the speakers 53 and 54. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4 (f '), when the cut-in effect is not performed, the chance sound a is not output. Instead of the cut-in effect, a character image “Still More!” Is displayed, indicating that the effect continues until the next game. 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 at least one of the first privilege and the second privilege is granted when the third stop of the fourth game is made, the warrior character wins as shown in FIG. An image of a warrior character in pieces is displayed together with a character image “WIN” indicating that it has been performed. 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 of the first privilege and the second privilege is granted, an image of a warrior character being defeated is displayed as shown in FIG. Get dark. 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. 5A, 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. 5 (b), an image showing that the character is moving along the road is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When the game is stopped for the third time in the game where the second continuous production has started (first game), as shown in FIG. 5 (c), a two-way road is displayed and of the two-way road 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. 5 (d) and (d '). In the second continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 5D, 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 traveling on the road as shown in FIG. 5B is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 again.

  If at least one of the first privilege and the second privilege is granted when the third stop of the second game is made, as shown in FIG. A character image “WIN” indicating that the mission has been achieved upon arrival is displayed together with an image that the character is aged. 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 of the first privilege and the second privilege is granted, when the third stop of the second game is made, as shown in FIG. An image showing a state that could not be achieved is displayed, and the background is dark as in the case of displaying an image of a 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 a higher probability when the first privilege or the second privilege is won. For this reason, the cut-in effect is an effect in which a cut-in image (an image made up of the characters and characters shown in FIGS. 4F and 5D) is displayed, and an effect related to a benefit advantageous to the player is displayed. I can say that.

  In both the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, as shown in FIGS. 4G and 5E, the character image “WIN” is displayed when the first privilege or the second privilege is won. Is displayed. Also, in any of the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 4 (g ′) and FIG. 5 (e ′), when neither the first privilege nor the second privilege is won. In addition, the background of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 becomes dark. Therefore, it can be said that the suggestion related to the benefit that is advantageous to the player such as the first privilege and the second privilege is performed by displaying the character image “WIN” or darkening the background of the image.

  As shown in FIGS. 4D, 4G, and 5E, the character image “WIN” is referred to as the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51 in both the first continuous effect and the second continuous effect. The same size is displayed at the same position. 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. 4F and 5D, 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 a is output from the speakers 53 and 54 when the cut-in image is displayed.

  That is, the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 when the cut-in effect is performed is a common sound called the chance sound a regardless of 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, when the cut-in effect is executed, the same chance sound a is output. 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. 4F and 5D, 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.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 4D, 4G and 5E, the same character “WIN” is used in both continuous effects during the first continuous effect and during the second continuous effect. An image can be displayed. 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.4 (f) and FIG.5 (d), during the 1st continuous production and during the 2nd continuous production, the production aspect of a cut-in production is the 1st continuous production in the 1st continuous production. 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. 4 and 5, 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 of production during advantageous section]
The execution method of each effect which the sub-control part 91 shown in FIG.2, FIG.4, FIG.5 performs during an advantageous area is demonstrated. In the present embodiment, when a winning combination is won during an advantageous section, a bonus lottery is executed. When winning the lottery role, when winning neither the first privilege nor the second privilege, when winning only the first privilege, when winning only the second privilege, the first privilege and the second The case where both of the benefits are won may be considered. The sub-control unit 91 performs a precursor effect and a continuous effect that either one of the first privilege and the second privilege has been won, or that neither the first privilege nor the second privilege has been won. This is notified. That is, the precursor effect and the continuous effect can be said to be an example of a notification effect that notifies the player that the privilege such as the first privilege and the second privilege has been granted.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines the presence / absence of execution of the continuous production, the content of the continuous production, the presence / absence of the execution of the warning effect, and the content of the warning effect when the bonus lottery is performed during the advantageous section. . 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.

  As a method for determining each of the effects described above, the sub-control unit 91 can determine that the lottery of the privilege was performed during the advantageous section based on the command related to the lottery of the privilege transmitted from the main control unit 41. . And it can be judged that one of the 1st privilege and the 2nd privilege is elected based on the command about the lottery of a privilege. The sub-control unit 91 determines the presence / absence of execution of the continuous effect, the content of the continuous effect, the presence / absence of the execution of the sign effect, and the content of the sign effect based on the command related to the lottery of the privilege.

[Determination of continuous production]
With reference to FIG. 6, 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. 6 is a diagram showing a continuous effect determination table. When the sub-control unit 91 receives a command related to the bonus lottery, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the continuous effect with the probability shown in the continuous effect determination table shown in FIG. 6, executes the first continuous effect, or performs the second continuous. Decide whether to perform the production.

  The sub-control unit 91 wins the first privilege and the second privilege, wins only the first privilege, wins only the second privilege, and the first and second benefits. For each of the cases where none of the benefits is won (when lost), the probability is determined as one of the first continuous effect, the second continuous effect, and no continuous effect with the probability shown in FIG.

  According to FIG. 6, when the bonus is won, the probability that the continuous production is executed is higher than when the bonus is not won, so that the expectation when the continuous production is executed can be increased. . In addition, when the first privilege and the second privilege are won, the first continuous effect is executed at a high rate, so that the expectation when the first continuous effect is executed can be enhanced. Moreover, since the ratio of the continuous production performed when the 1st privilege is provided and when the 2nd privilege is provided is different, which is the privilege provided by which continuous production was performed. Can be predicted.

[Determination of the first continuous production period]
With reference to FIG. 7, a method for determining the period of continuous production (the number of games of continuous production) when the first continuous production is executed will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a first continuous performance period determination table. When the sub-control unit 91 receives a command related to the bonus lottery, the sub-control unit 91 determines the number of games as the continuous effect period with the probability shown in the first continuous effect period determination table shown in FIG.

  The sub-control unit 91 wins the first privilege and the second privilege, wins only the first privilege, wins only the second privilege, and the first and second benefits. For each of the cases when none of the benefits is won (when lost), the first continuous effect is executed with the number of games of two games, three games, and four games with the probability shown in FIG. To decide.

  According to FIG. 7, when the first privilege and the second privilege are won, it is determined to be two games with a small number of games at a high rate, so it is given when the first continuous effect is executed in two games. You can have an expectation on the benefits that will be made. Also, when the bonus is won, it is easier to determine the number of games of two or three games than when the bonus is not won. Therefore, when the first continuous effect is executed with a small number of games, the bonus is given. You can have an expectation to be granted. Moreover, since the ratio of the number of games in which the first continuous effect is executed differs between when the first privilege is granted and when the second privilege is granted, it is given depending on the number of games in which the continuous effect is executed. It is possible to predict which privilege will be given. In addition, since the ratio of the bonus granted varies depending on the number of games in the first continuous effect (for example, whether it is 2 games or 4 games), the end timing of the first continuous effect can be noticed. The interest of will improve. In addition, in the case of a loss where no privilege is granted, the game may be determined as any of 2 to 4 games. Therefore, since the privilege is not necessarily given at the timing when the first continuous effect ends, the interest of the first continuous effect can be improved.

[Determination of lines]
With reference to FIG. 8, a description will be given of a method for determining the mode of speech generated by the character before the first continuous effect is started when the first continuous effect is executed. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a serif determination table. FIG. 8A of FIG. 8 is a serif determination table at the time of bonus winning. Also, FIG. 8B of FIG. 8 is a serif determination table at the time of bonus non-winning. When the sub-control unit 91 receives a command related to the lottery of the privilege, the sub-control unit 91 displays the figure when the privilege is won and when the privilege is not won (when lost) according to the number of games of the first continuous effect. The contents of the line are determined with the probability shown in the line determination table shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the sub-control unit 91, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), “I expect an early conclusion”, “may be a long battle”, “ It is decided that it is one of the contents of the lines of “It is development”. In addition, when the bonus is not won, the sub-control unit 91, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), “I expect an early conclusion”, “may be a long battle”, depending on the number of games in the first continuous production, It is decided to be one of the lines of the contents of “It is development”.

  According to FIG. 8, when the bonus is won, it is a line indicating the end timing of the first continuous production, “I expect an early conclusion” or “may be a long battle” compared to when the bonus is not won. Since it is easy to determine the content, when a line suggesting the end timing of the first continuous performance is displayed, it is possible to have an expectation for subsequent development. In addition, when the number of games is small, it is easy to be determined as a line “I expect an early conclusion”, and when there are many games, it is easy to be determined as a line “may be a long battle”. It is possible to predict the number of games of the first continuous effect executed according to the contents of the.

  Note that the sub-control unit 91 may determine 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. If it does in this way, the suggestion regarding privilege, such as a 1st privilege and a 2nd privilege, can be performed with the kind 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 moving image data (see FIGS. 4D, 4G, and 5E) that shines the characters “WIN” and data that darkens the background as data related to the continuous performance. 4 (e), (g ′), FIG. 5 (e ′)) and moving image data (see FIG. 4 (f), FIG. 5 (d)) used in the cut-in effect are stored in the RAM 91c. In addition, as other data related to the continuous production, regardless of whether or not a privilege is given, the same animation data (see FIGS. 4 (a) to (c) and FIGS. 5 (a) to (c)). Depending on whether or not a privilege is given, moving image data with different effects (see FIGS. 4D, 4E, 4G, 4G, 5E, 5E) ) Are stored.

  The sub-control unit 91 executes the continuous effects shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 by combining the contents of the effects determined according to the tables of FIGS. 6 to 8 with various moving image data stored in the RAM 91c.

  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.

[Main effects]
Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.

  (1) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2C and 2D, the number of games up to a game in which the provision of a privilege is suggested in a case where a plurality of continuous production end timings are provided. (End timing of continuous performance) can be suggested at the timing before the start of continuous performance. In this way, the end timing of the continuous performance that suggests the provision of a privilege is suggested in advance, so that the future development can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved with respect to the end timing of the continuous performance Can do.

  (2) Moreover, in this Embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, a privilege is based on the number of games of a 1st continuous production (for example, the timing which a battle production ends is 2 games or 4 games). Since the given ratios are different, attention can be paid to the end timing of the first continuous performance, and the interest of the game is improved.

  (3) Moreover, in this Embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, in the case of the loss which a privilege is not provided, it may be determined in any of 2-4 games as an end timing of a battle effect. Therefore, since the privilege is not necessarily given at the timing when the first continuous effect ends, the interest of the first continuous effect can be improved.

  (4) Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2 (c), as an effect that suggests that the continuous effect ends with a short number of games, the liquid crystal display 51 is expected to be “expected early settlement” along with the development icon. "" Is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 2D, as an effect suggesting that the continuous effect ends with a long number of games, a dialogue image of “may be a long battle” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with the development icon. In this way, it is possible to suggest the end timing of the continuous production while suggesting that it will develop into a continuous production, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (5) Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2C, 2D, and 2C ', when the suggestion display is performed, it is the first precursor effect or the second precursor effect. Regardless of this, the icon display sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54. 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.

[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.

[About benefits]
In this embodiment, the 1st privilege and the 2nd privilege were shown as a privilege. These privileges may include the provision of gaming value, the right to play a game without consuming the gaming value, and the right to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. The first privilege and the second privilege, which are different in the degree of advantage given to the player, are different in the size and ratio of the game value grant, and the right to execute the game without consuming the game value. It may be included that the size and rate of giving are different, and the size and rate of the right for controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player are different. The advantageous state is a state where the gaming value is likely to increase compared to the normal state, the gaming value is less likely to be consumed than the normal state, or the gaming value is likely to increase compared to the normal state. It is sufficient to include difficult situations. Further, the advantageous state includes a state in which the advantageous state is easily controlled as compared to the normal state.

  Further, one of the specific advantageous states may be a bonus (BB or RB). When winning a bonus, the game moves to an advantageous gaming state called a bonus. The bonus continues for a plurality of games, and ends, for example, in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus exceeds a predetermined number. The main control unit 41 performs reel control in which when a special combination BB or RB and a small combination other than the special combination are simultaneously won, the small combination other than the special combination is preferentially won. Further, when the main control unit 41 wins BB or RB, the main control unit 41 carries on the winning until the BB or RB is won. On the other hand, when winning a small combination other than BB or RB, the main control unit 41 does not carry over the winning after the game regardless of whether or not the small combination is won. And the specific 1st privilege and the 2nd privilege should just be a thing from which the number of medals paid out during a bonus differs, for example.

  One of the specific advantageous states may be assist time (AT). The AT is a state in which, for example, information that can specify the operation mode (push order, operation timing) of the stop switch according to the result of the internal lottery is notified. Further, the privilege may be RT (replay time) or CZ (chance zone). RT is, for example, a state in which the replay probability is improved as compared to the normal state. CZ is an advantageous state in which the degree of advantage related to the control to the AT is higher than when the control degree is not controlled by the CZ (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. And the specific 1st privilege and the 2nd privilege should just be a thing from which the number of games of AT provided differs, for example.

  Also, one of the specific advantageous states may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the payout rate of medals, 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 used in the container 51. And the specific 1st privilege and the 2nd privilege should just be what the expectation degree of the content of the effect shown by a probability suggestion effect differs, for example.

  Further, one of the specific advantageous states may be a right (navigation stock) that allows the AT to control a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games). Further, 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 used. 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. It may be a continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery. And the concrete 1st privilege and the 2nd privilege should just be a thing from which the number of navigation stock differs, for example.

[About suggestions]
In the present embodiment, as suggestions related to the benefits, it may be suggested that the player has won the AT, has won the BB, and has won both the AT and the BB. Further, 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.

[Directions that suggest timing]
In the present embodiment, the effects with different character lines have been described as effects that suggest the end timing of the battle effects. However, the effect that suggests the end timing may be any effect as long as the effect can indicate the end timing. The effect may be that the contents of the lines are the same and the colors of the lines are different, or that the characters that emit the lines are different. Moreover, the effect which suggests completion | finish timing with the color of a background may be sufficient. Further, the light emitting means may be provided around the slot machine 1 instead of on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and the end timing may be suggested by the light emission mode of the light emitting means.

  In addition, there may be an effect for confirming the winning of the benefit in the effect suggesting the end timing of the battle effect. For example, as a “win decision”, an effect that always wins in a subsequent battle effect may be executed. Moreover, you may display the character which confirms the winning of provision of a privilege. Further, when the winning of the privilege is confirmed, the number of battle effect games executed may be shortened or may be made longer than the case where the winning of the privilege is not confirmed.

  Further, when an effect suggesting the end timing of the battle effect is executed, an effect using the effect switch 56 as the operation means may be executed. For example, before the battle effect is started, the character may perform an effect based on the operation of the effect switch 56, or may be performed based on the operation of the effect switch 56. The colors and patterns may be different.

  In addition, the effect suggesting the end timing of the battle effect may be a predetermined timing in the game in which the battle effect has started instead of the timing before the start of the battle effect. For example, the content of the battle effect may be displayed as a title at the timing when the battle effect is started, and the end timing may be suggested depending on the form of the title. In addition, an effect suggesting the end timing of the battle effect may be executed at a timing before the start of the battle effect, and an effect indicating the end timing of the battle effect may be executed at the timing when the battle effect is started. Also, an effect suggesting the end timing of the battle effect may be executed during the battle effect (after the second game).

  In addition, the effect that suggests the end timing of the battle effect may be an effect that suggests that the end timing is shortened in time. For example, the end timing may be suggested by the length of time displayed on a timer indicating time or a clock.

[Continuous production]
In the present embodiment, the battle effect has been described as an example of the continuous effect. However, the continuous effect may be other than the battle effect, and may be any effect as long as it is an effect over a period in which a plurality of games are executed. Moreover, the battle production has determined the number of games to be executed by winning the lottery of the privilege. In such a case, the result of the battle effect may be changed from defeat to victory based on the fact that the bonus lottery is won in the middle of the battle effect. Moreover, based on having won the lottery of a privilege in the middle of a battle production, the production which suggests the timing which a battle production ends in the said game may be performed.

[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.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, you may use the icon used in the sign production as a cut-in image in continuous production. Further, instead of the character image “WIN” during the continuous production, a WIN icon used in the precursor production may be used. 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.

[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 the present embodiment, the same icon display sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 regardless of which icon is displayed. However, depending on the type of icon displayed, the output from the speakers 53 and 54 is performed. The sound to be played 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 in the effect executed when neither the first privilege nor the second privilege 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.

[Game machine]
In the present embodiment, a slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described as an example of a gaming machine. However, the game media is enclosed and the game media is played in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosing-type slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be employed. 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.

  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.

  A plurality of periods controlled to the big hit state may be provided. In such a case, an effect suggesting the end timing of the period controlled to the big hit state may be executed at a timing related to the start of the big hit state. In addition, in the case of being controlled to a probabilistic state in which the winning probability of winning a big hit after the big hit state is increased or a short time state in which the fluctuation time is shortened, an effect that suggests the end timing of these states at the timing related to the control of these states May be executed.

[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 effects may be executed by means different from those of the above-described embodiment, such as air blowing from the air and a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control part, 41a main CPU, 51 liquid crystal display, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control part, 91a sub CPU.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
A directing means for executing a specific directing suggesting the provision of a privilege;
Suggesting means for suggesting the end timing of the specific performance,
The end timing of the specific effect includes a first timing and a second timing,
The suggestion means suggests whether the end timing of the specific effect is the first timing or the second timing at a timing related to the start of the specific effect.

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