JP2019076387A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine in which improvement is made with respect to a suggestion of a giving of a right that is for being controlled in a specific state.SOLUTION: In a battle mission presentation and a castle finding mission presentation, darkening processing is applied at a trigger of a same third stop operation. Further, the timing to start the darkening processing is also the same. In the battle mission presentation and the castle finding mission presentation, an execution period of the darkening processing is also the same. Consequently, even if the contents of the presentations are different, it is possible to make a notification in a manner easy to be understood by a player that a bonus has not been won in a lottery.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively is displayed, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit There is a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result. Furthermore, as a gaming machine, when a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device as a game medium, and the game ball reaches a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, the game value is awarded to the player. There is a pachinko game machine.

  As such a gaming machine, an image of a battle is suggested on the image display device, which suggests the grant of the right to control the stop switch operation procedure to an AT (assist time) that can inform the player of the operation procedure. There has been a slot machine that displays a character image of "winning" or "defeating" (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2006-314522, A

  In the slot machine described above, displaying the character image of "winning" or "defeating" as a result of the battle can suggest the grant of the right to control to a specific state such as AT, but There is still room for improvement regarding the suggestion of the grant.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine improved with regard to the suggestion of the grant of the right to control in a specific state.

(1) In a gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification),
Display means (for example, liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an image;
A first result (for example, development in development, a mission clear in mission, an AT continuation in AT continuation, a specialization zone continuation in specialization zone continuation) or a second result (eg, for example) Notification result (for example, development rendition, mission rendition, AT continuation) which reports no development in development rendition, no mission clear in mission rendition, no AT continuation in AT continuation rendition, no specialization zone continuation in specialized zone continuation rendition And effect means (for example, the sub control unit 91) for performing the effect and the special zone continuous effect),
When the predetermined event occurs (for example, when the effect develops, when the bonus is established, when the AT continues, when the specialized zone continues), the first result is notified as a result of the result notification effect. The first result image (for example, the images of (h11) to (h15) in FIG. 2, the images of (a13) to (a17) in FIG. 3, the images of (b13) to (b17) in FIG. The images c14) to (c18) and the images (d13) to (d17) in FIG. 12 are displayed on the display means,
When the predetermined event does not occur (for example, when the effect does not develop, when the bonus is not determined, when the AT does not continue, when the specialized zone does not continue), the second result is displayed as the result notification effect. When notified, the second resultant image (for example, the images of (h5) to (h9) of FIG. 2, the images of (a7) to (a11) of FIG. 3, the images of (b7) to (b11) of FIG. The images of (c8) to (c12) and the images of (d7) to (d11) of FIG. 12 are displayed on the display means, and the lightness of the second resultant image is further lowered than the lightness of the first resultant image. 2 (h7) to (h9), (3) (a9) to (a11), (3) (b9) to (b11), (11) (c10) to (11). Dark process of (c12), FIG. 12 (d9) to (d) 1 dim processing of)) is performed,
The result notification effect includes a first result notification effect (for example, a battle mission effect) and a second result notification effect (for example, a castle search mission effect).
The dark transfer process is common between when the second result is notified as a result of the first result notification effect and when the second result is notified as a result of the second result notification effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 3 (a9) to (a11) and the dark process in FIG. 7 (b9) to (b11) are common to each other).

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The lightness of the second result image starts to decrease between the time of notifying the second result as the result of the first result notification effect and the time of notifying the second result as the result of the second result notification effect The timing is common (for example, the timing of starting the dark change in FIG. 3 (a9) and the timing of starting the dark change in FIG. 7 (b9) are common).

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
When the lightness of the second result image is lowered when the second result is notified as a result of the first result notification effect and when the second result is notified as a result of the second result notification effect The image display used for the image processing is common (for example, the image display for making it dark in the dark processing of FIG. 3 (a 9) to (a 11) and the dark processing of FIG.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3),
When the second result is notified as the result of the first result notification effect, and when the second result is notified as the result of the second result notification effect, the lightness of the second result image starts to decrease The period until the said fall is completed is common (for example, the dark transfer period is common in the dark transfer process of FIG. 3 (a 9)-(a 11) and FIG.

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a view showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a development presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of battle mission presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of the bonus determination presentation via battle mission presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of the combination production | presentation and small part suggestion production | presentation which went through battle mission production. It is a figure which shows an example of the bonus winning a prize production | presentation via battle mission production. It is a figure which shows an example of castle search mission presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of the bonus determination presentation via castle search mission presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of the combination production | presentation and small part suggestion production | presentation which went through the castle search mission production | presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of the bonus prize production | presentation which went through the castle search mission production | presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of AT continuation production. It is a figure which shows an example of specialization zone continuation presentation.

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

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a view 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 for displaying an image, and a speaker 53 for outputting a sound. Below the liquid crystal display 51, a see-through window 3 is formed. The player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, 2R juxtaposed inside the slot machine 1 through the see-through window 3. On each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, symbols, which are plural types of identification information that can be identified by each, are arranged in a predetermined order. Below the see-through window 3, a start switch 7 operated when starting a game (play) and a stop switch operated to stop the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and derive the display result 8L, 8C, 8R are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, the slot machine 1 is provided with a main control unit 41 for controlling the progress of the game and outputting various commands according to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that performs various controls related to the progress of the game, and a RAM 41c that stores various data related to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 detects an operation on the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and performs control related to the progress of the game according to the detected operation.

  Inside the slot machine 1 is provided a sub control unit 91 which controls the effect in accordance with a command from the main control unit 41. The sub control unit 91 includes a sub CPU 91a that performs various controls related to effects, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to effects. The sub control unit 91 controls display of an image on the liquid crystal display 51 and sound output from the speaker 53 based on a command from the main control unit 41. Effect data used for image display of the liquid crystal display 51 and sound output of the speaker 53 is stored in the RAM 91 c.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, the player inserts a medal into a medal insertion portion (not shown) or operates a BET switch (not shown) to set a specified number of bets. As a result, the pay line LN becomes effective, and the operation to the start switch 7 becomes effective, and the game can be started. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not the combination of symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R displayed in the see-through window 3 matches the combination of winning symbols.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated. At this time, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery. The internal lottery is a process of determining a symbol combination (display result) which permits derivation. That the derivation of the symbol combination is permitted by the internal lottery is also said to have won the role corresponding to the symbol combination. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped. Thereby, the symbol combination is derived and displayed on the see-through window 3. Among the operations for the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for stopping the rotation of the reels, the operation for stopping the rotation of the first reel is the first stop operation, and the operation for stopping the rotation of the second reels. This operation is also referred to as a second stop operation, and an operation for stopping the rotation of the third reel is also referred to as a third stop operation. When a symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped on the pay line LN, a winning corresponding to the winning combination occurs.

  As roles that can be awarded, special roles (bonuses), small roles, and replay roles are provided. The bonus is a role in which the gaming state is controlled to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small winning combination is higher than the non-bonus state by winning. The small part is a part to which medals are awarded by winning. Replay is a role by which the next game can be started without consuming the medals owned by the player by winning. As a bonus state, a big bonus and a regular bonus are provided. Big bonus is a bonus that is more advantageous than regular bonus. For example, the payout number of medals in the bonus serving as the termination condition of the big bonus is larger than the payout number of medals in the bonus serving as the termination condition of the regular bonus. For example, the big bonus is controlled when the symbol combination of red 7, red 7, red 7 (seven reds) stops on the payline LN, and the regular bonus is red 7, red 7, on the payline LN, It is controlled when the symbol combination of blue 7 stops.

  The winning flag set when the bonus is won is carried over across the game until a winning bonus winning occurs. In the present embodiment, when the bonus winning is won over from before the previous game, the small winning combination or the re-playing combination is won, or when the bonus is simultaneously winning the small combination or the re-playing combination, the small winning combination is won. Reel control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the re-play role is preferentially drawn onto the pay line LN. That is, the small winning combination and the re-playing combination can be awarded with priority over the bonus. In addition, reel control may be performed so that a bonus can be won preferentially over a small winning combination or a replay role.

[Overview of various effects]
First, various effects performed by the sub control unit 91 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The sub control unit 91 grasps the state of the game such as a bonus winning or a bonus winning based on a command from the main control unit 41, and executes various effects using the effect data stored in the RAM 91c.

(Development production)
In the present embodiment, in a game in which a simultaneous winning combination (for example, a rare combination of cherries and watermelons and the like) which can be simultaneously won with a bonus is won, there is a development effect which makes the player expect to develop into mission effects described later. It may be executed. The same development effect may be executed regardless of the type of the simultaneous winning combination, or different development effects may be executed depending on the type of the simultaneous winning combination. In the development presentation, development presentation data is used as presentation data.

  In the development effect, the image of the treasure box is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when a cloud to which the word "progress" is attached appears from the treasure box, the image of the cloud keeps moving, and sound output such as BGM (Back Ground Music) and character voice continues. In the present embodiment, the character voice includes speech sound by the character of the person and sound effects by the character of the treasure box or the cloud. As a result, it is suggested to the player that the player should be given a bright impression and develop into a mission effect.

  On the other hand, when a cloud without any characters appears from the treasure box, the darkening process is performed, and the image of the cloud stops, and the sound output of BGM, character voice, etc. stops. The darkening process is a process of gradually lowering the entire screen by gradually decreasing the lightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. As described above, the entire screen is darkened, the moving image is changed to a still image, and the sound output is also stopped to give the player a dark impression. As a result, it is suggested to the player that the mission effect is not developed. In addition, about the specific presentation aspect of a development presentation, it mentions later, referring FIG.

(Mission production)
In the present embodiment, when it is suggested to the player that the development effect is developed to the mission effect, the mission effect to make the player expect the bonus winning is executed in the next game. The mission effects include battle mission effects and castle search mission effects. Which mission effect is to be executed is determined by lottery when the simultaneous winning combination is won. The mission effect to be executed may be determined according to the type of the simultaneous winning combination.

  In the battle mission presentation, battle mission presentation data is used as presentation data. In the castle search mission production, the castle search mission production data is used as the production data. However, regardless of which of the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect is executed, common effect data is used for the darkening process executed in the mission effect. That is, the common darkening process is performed in any of the battle mission presentation and the castle search mission presentation.

  In the battle mission effect, an effect image in which an ally character and an enemy character engage in battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the ally character finally wins over the enemy character, the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the image of the character or the like continues moving, and further, the sound output of BGM, character voice, etc. continue. This gives the player a bright impression, and it is suggested to the player that the bonus is won.

  On the other hand, when the ally character finally loses the enemy character, the darkening process is performed, and the image of the character or the like is stopped after a while, and the sound output of BGM, character voice, or the like is stopped. This gives the player a dark impression and suggests to the player that he did not win the bonus. In addition, about the concrete presentation aspect of battle mission presentation, it mentions later, referring FIG.

  In the castle search mission effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an effect image in which the character searches for a castle. When the character finally finds the castle, the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the image of the character or the like continues to move, and the sound output of BGM, character voice, etc. continues. . This gives the player a bright impression, and it is suggested to the player that the bonus is won.

  On the other hand, when the character finally gets lost in the forest without finding out the castle, the process of darkening is performed, and the image of the character or the like is eventually stopped, and the sound output of BGM or character voice is stopped. This gives the player a dark impression and suggests to the player that he did not win the bonus. In addition, about the concrete presentation aspect of castle search mission production, it mentions later, referring to FIG.

(Bonus finalization effect)
In the present embodiment, when it is suggested to the player that the bonus is won by the mission effect, the bonus determination effect is executed in the next game. Regardless of which of battle mission effect and castle search mission effect is passed, in bonus effect effect, common bonus effect effect data is used as effect data. That is, regardless of which of the battle mission presentation and the castle search mission presentation, the common bonus determination presentation is executed.

  Note that, while the bonus determination effect is being performed, an image corresponding to the mission effect passed through is displayed on the back side of the image corresponding to the bonus determination effect. That is, when passing through battle mission effect, an image of battle mission effect is displayed on the back side based on battle mission effect data, and an image of bonus decision effect is displayed on the front side based on bonus decision effect data . In addition, when passing through the castle search mission effect, the image of the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side based on the castle search mission effect data, and the image of the bonus decision effect is displayed on the front side based on the bonus confirmed effect data. Is displayed. Even if any image of battle mission effect data and castle search mission effect data is displayed on the back side, an image of a common bonus end effect is displayed on the front side based on the common bonus effect effect data.

  In the bonus finalization effect, the character image of "BONUS finalization" is enlarged and displayed and then gradually reduced, and is stopped at a fixed position that does not disturb the visibility of the image of the mission effect that is being executed on the back side. Then, an effect for emphasizing the character image of “BONUS determined” is generated, and a sound of “bonus determined” is output from the speaker 53. This indicates to the player that the bonus is won. In addition, about the concrete presentation aspect of the bonus determination presentation at the time of passing battle mission presentation, it mentions later, referring FIG. Further, a specific effect mode of the bonus determination effect when the castle search mission effect is performed will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Small role suggested directing)
In the present embodiment, when a small winning combination is won, a small winning combination suggestive effect may be executed that suggests the type of small winning combination that has been won.

  In addition, while the small combination suggestion effect is being executed in the game after the bonus determination effect is executed, the image corresponding to the mission effect passed through on the back side of the image corresponding to the small combination suggestion effect is Is displayed. That is, when the battle mission effect is performed, an image of the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side based on the battle mission effect data, and an image of the small role suggested effect is displayed on the front side based on the small role suggested effect data. Ru. In addition, when passing through the castle search mission effect, the image of the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side based on the castle search mission effect data, The image is displayed. Even if any image of battle mission effect data and castle search mission effect data is displayed on the back side, an image of a common small role suggesting effect is displayed on the front side based on the common small role suggested effect data .

  For example, in the small part suggestion effect when the bell is won, a bell symbol image indicating a symbol corresponding to the bell is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The bell symbol image moves upward so as to look into the screen from the bottom and eventually stops at a fixed position that does not disturb the visibility of the image of the mission effect being executed on the back side as much as possible. In addition, the specific presentation aspect of the small part suggestion presentation at the time of passing battle mission presentation is later mentioned, referring FIG. In addition, a specific effect aspect of the small part suggestion effect when the castle search mission effect is passed will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Combination effect)
In the present embodiment, when the bonus winning is carried over, the combination effect is executed in the game in which the carried over bonus can be won. Regardless of which of battle mission effect and castle search mission effect is passed, in combination effect, common combination effect data is used as effect data. That is, regardless of which of the battle mission presentation and the castle search mission presentation, the common combination presentation is executed.

  Note that, while the combination effect is being performed, an image corresponding to the mission effect passed through is displayed on the back side of the image corresponding to the combination effect. That is, when passing through battle mission effect, an image of battle mission effect is displayed on the back side based on battle mission effect data, and an image of combination effect is displayed on the front side based on combination effect data. In addition, when passing through the castle search mission effect, the image of the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side based on the castle search mission effect data, and the image of the combination effect is displayed on the front side based on the combination effect data Ru. Even if any image of battle mission effect data and castle search mission effect data is displayed on the back side, an image of a common combination effect is displayed on the front side based on the common combination effect data.

  In the combination effect, an image (for example, a character image of “777”) indicating a symbol combination (for example, a combination of seven red symbols in the case of a big bonus) corresponding to a bonus that can be won is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Is displayed. The character image of "777" is enlarged and displayed and then gradually reduced and eventually stopped at a fixed position where the visibility of the image of the mission effect being executed on the back side is not disturbed as much as possible. In addition, about the concrete presentation aspect of the combination production at the time of passing a battle mission production, it mentions later, referring FIG. Further, a specific effect mode of the combination effect when the castle search mission effect is performed will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Bonus prize presentation effect)
In the present embodiment, when a bonus winning occurs, a bonus winning effect is performed which suggests the occurrence of a bonus winning. Regardless of which of the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect is passed, in the bonus prize effect, common bonus effect data is used as effect data. That is, regardless of which of battle mission effect and castle search mission effect is passed, the common bonus winning effect is executed.

  For example, in the bonus winning effect in the case of winning the big bonus, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is enlarged and displayed after being displayed in a gradually reduced size, and then stopped at a fixed position. Then, an effect for emphasizing a character image of “BIG BONUS” is generated, and a sound of “big bonus” is output from the speaker 53. As a result, the big bonus winning is suggested to the player. In addition, about the concrete presentation aspect of the bonus winning presentation at the time of passing through a battle mission presentation, it mentions later, referring to FIG. Further, a specific effect mode of the bonus winning effect when the castle search mission effect is performed will be described later with reference to FIG.

(AT continuation production)
In the present embodiment, the state may be controlled to an AT (assist time) having a performance related to an instruction function (navi) for instructing the player the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the order of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (operation procedure, pushing order) and the timing of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (operation timing) included. For example, when controlled by the AT, numbers and alphabets as operation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not shown until the assigned AT game number (for example, 50 games) is consumed. 7 segments are displayed on the auxiliary display, or the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. When the player wins a combination for navigation, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the operation information notified by the navigation to win a combination of awarding more medals, or It is possible to win a winning combination for controlling in a more advantageous state, or to avoid winning a winning combination for controlling in a more disadvantageous state. For this reason, the player is more likely to be able to obtain more medals by being controlled by the AT, so it is expected that the game is controlled while being controlled by the AT, and further controlled by the AT for a little longer. Advance.

  The AT is controlled over the granted AT game number (50 games), and if all the AT game numbers have been consumed, it is randomly determined whether the AT continues or not. If AT continues, it is controlled by AT over the number of AT games granted again. On the other hand, when the AT does not continue, the state returns to the normal state which is the non-AT.

  In the present embodiment, when all the granted AT game numbers are consumed, an AT continuation effect which makes the player expect the AT to continue is executed over a plurality of games. In the AT continuation effect, AT continuation effect data is used as effect data.

  In the AT continuation effect, an effect image in which the ally character and the enemy character are in battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the ally character finally wins over the enemy character, the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the image of the character or the like continues moving, and further, the sound output of BGM, character voice, etc. continue. This gives the player a bright impression, and the player is suggested to continue the AT.

  On the other hand, when the ally character finally loses the enemy character, the darkening process is performed, and the image of the character or the like is stopped after a while, and the sound output of BGM, character voice, or the like is stopped. This gives the player a dark impression and suggests that the AT did not continue. In addition, about the concrete presentation aspect of AT continuation presentation, it mentions later, referring FIG.

(Specialized zone continued production)
In the present embodiment, in the AT state, the state may be controlled to a specialized zone that can extend the period controlled by the AT. For example, when the number of specialized zone games is given during AT, the subtraction of the number of AT games in that AT is temporarily stopped and then the number of provided specialized zone games (for example, 10 games) is consumed. The state is controlled to the specialization zone.

  The specialization zone is controlled over the given number of specialization zone games (10 games), and it is randomly determined whether to add the number of AT games in each game. For example, when the bell or rare combination is won among 10 games, the additional lottery is executed, and the number of AT games determined by the additional lottery is added. Furthermore, after all special zone games have been consumed (10 games), when the number of AT games is added by winning the Bell or Rare role, the special zone continues while the Bell or Rare role is played. When the number of AT games is not added by winning a role other than (for example, replay), the specialization zone is ended. As described above, as long as the number of AT games is increased by winning the bell or rare role, the specialization zone continues. When the specialization zone ends, the state returns to the original AT state, and the number of AT games added in the specialization zone is added to the number of AT games for which the subtraction was once stopped. Then, subtraction of the number of AT games starts again.

  In the present embodiment, in the game in which all of the granted special zone game numbers (10 games) have been consumed, special zone continuation effects are performed to make the player expect the special zone to continue. In the specialization zone continuation presentation, the specialization zone continuation presentation data is used as presentation data.

  In the special zone continuation effect, an image of the treasure box is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when the number of AT games is added by winning the bell or rare role, a cloud with a letter indicating the number of specialized zone games given out of the treasure box appears. Then, the image of the cloud continues to move, and the sound output such as BGM and character voice continues. As a result, it is suggested to the player that the specialization zone continues by giving the player a bright impression.

  On the other hand, when the number of AT games is not added by winning a role other than Bell or Leah (for example, Replay), a cloud without any character attached appears from the treasure box. Then, while the darkening process is performed, the image of the cloud is stopped after a while, and the sound output of BGM, character voice, etc. is stopped. This gives the player a dark impression, and it is suggested to the player that the specialization zone has not continued. In addition, about the specific presentation aspect of specialization zone continuation presentation, it mentions later, referring FIG.

[Example of developmental direction]
An example of the development effect will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the development effect. In FIG. 2, the same effect is executed in (h1) to (h4) regardless of whether or not the mission effect is developed, and thereafter, the effect of (h5) to (h9) is not performed when the mission effect is not developed. Is executed, the effects of (h11) to (h15) are executed when developing into the mission effect. With the effects of (h5) to (h9) and the effects of (h11) to (h15), effects transitioning on the same time axis are shown in parallel in FIG. That is, in this embodiment, it is assumed that the effect periods of (h5) to (h9) and the effect periods of (h11) to (h15) have the same length.

  First, in an internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated, it is assumed that the player has won the role of rare capable of winning simultaneously with the bonus. At this time, for example, whether or not to develop the mission effect by lottery is determined, and the type of the mission effect when developing. Then, the development effect is executed in the game shown after (h1).

  As shown in (h1), the reel is rotated by the operation of the start switch 7. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image indicating that the character is walking along with a mountain indicating a normal state and a background image of the sun. The speaker 53 outputs BGM for normal use.

  As shown in (h2), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the development effect starts. In the liquid crystal display 51, an image of the treasure box and the key, and a character image of "if there is development in the treasure box ..." which is expected to appear that a cloud to which the letter "development" is attached appears from the treasure box. Is displayed. The speaker 53 outputs BGM for before development. Incidentally, since Cherry, which is a rare character, is stopped at the lower part of the stopped left reel, the player can recognize that Cherry has been elected as a rare character that can be simultaneously won with the bonus.

  As shown in (h3), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch, an animation (moving image) in which a key is inserted into the treasure box is displayed. The speaker 53 continues the output of the BGM for the pre-development, and further outputs a sound effect of “Gacha” that unlocks the treasure box.

  As shown in (h4), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, an animation is displayed in which the treasure box is slightly opened and a part of the cloud can be seen from the inside. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for the pre-development is continued, and further, a sound effect of "flicker" that makes the cloud slightly visible is output. By such an effect, the player can be expected to develop into a mission effect.

  If it does not progress to the mission effect, as shown in (h5), an animation in which a treasure box is opened and a cloud appears from inside is displayed. If it does not develop into a mission rendition, the appearing clouds are not marked with any letters. The speaker 53 outputs BGM for non-development, and further outputs a sound effect of “Paka” such that the treasure box is opened.

  After that, as shown in (h6), an animation in which the emerging clouds move is displayed. The speaker 53 continues the output of the non-development BGM, and further outputs a sound effect of "shush" such that the cloud moves.

  Thereafter, as shown in (h7), the darkening process starts. Specifically, the animation in which the cloud moves in (h6) is finished, and the image of the moving cloud is stopped, and the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is (h6). It falls below the lightness of the image shown and the entire screen becomes dark. The speaker 53 outputs BGM for darkening.

  After that, as shown in (h8), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered than the brightness of the image shown in (h7) by the darkening process, and the entire screen becomes darker. The images of the treasure chests and clouds continue to stand still and are in the same display state as (h7). The speaker 53 continues the output of BGM for darkening, and further, it is referred to as "Ghan" as a sound indicating that it has not developed into a mission effect so as to be compatible with the darkening process over (h7) to (h8). Sound effects are output.

  After that, as shown in (h9), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered than the brightness of the image shown in (h8) by the darkening process, and the entire screen becomes darker. Clouds and treasure chests are visible even if darkening is being performed. The images of the treasure chests and clouds continue to stand still and have the same display state as (h7) and (h8). The speaker 53 stops the sound output, and the speaker 53 does not output any BGM or character voice.

  Thereafter, as shown in (h10), when the start switch 7 is operated, the effect returns to the normal state again as in (h1).

  On the other hand, in the case of development to a mission effect, as shown in (h11), an animation is displayed in which a treasure box is opened and a cloud appears from inside. Since it is a case of developing into a mission direction, the appearing clouds are marked with "Development". The speaker 53 outputs BGM for development, and further outputs a sound effect of “Paka” such that the treasure box is opened.

  Thereafter, as shown in (h12), an animation is displayed in which the emerging clouds move. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for development is continued, and further, a sound effect of "shush" in which the cloud moves is output.

  After that, as shown in (h13), an animation in which the cloud moves further is displayed. In addition, since it is a case where it develops to a mission production, dark conversion processing like (h7) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for development is continued, and further, a sound effect of "shush" as if the cloud moves is output.

  After that, as shown in (h14), an animation in which the clouds gradually increase is displayed. In addition, since it is a case where it develops to a mission production, dark conversion processing like (h8) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for development is continued, and further, a sound effect of "pyrrolo rine" is output as a sound indicating the development of the mission effect.

  Thereafter, as shown in (h15), an animation in which the cloud is further enlarged is displayed. In addition, since it is a case where it develops to a mission production, dark conversion processing like (h9) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for development is continued, and furthermore, the character voice of "development" is output as a sound indicating that the development of the mission effect is to be performed. Thereafter, it is developed into a mission effect described later with FIG. 3 (a1) or FIG. 7 (b1).

  As described above, in the development rendition, when the mission rendition is not developed, the darkening process is performed so that the lightness of the image shown in (h7) to (h9) is the lightness of the image shown in (h13) to (h15) Also, as shown in (h7) to (h9), the animated image is stopped, and the sound output is also stopped, giving a dark impression to the player. As a result, it is suggested to the player that the mission effect is not developed. On the other hand, when developing into mission effects, as shown in (h13) to (h15), the image is animated so as to continue moving without being subjected to darkening processing, and sound output such as BGM and character voice continues. By doing this, since the sound is output over a longer period than when it does not develop into the mission effect, it gives the player a bright impression. As a result, it is suggested to the player to develop into a mission effect.

[Example of various effects when passing through battle mission effects]
An example of various effects when passing through battle mission effects will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6.

(An example of battle mission production)
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of battle mission effect. In FIG. 3, the same effect is executed in (a1) to (a6) regardless of whether or not the bonus is won, and thereafter the effects of (a7) to (a11) are obtained when the bonus is not won. In contrast to being executed, when a bonus is won, the effects of (a13) to (a17) are executed. With the effects of (a7) to (a11) and the effects of (a13) to (a17), effects transitioning on the same time axis are shown in parallel in FIG. That is, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the effect periods of (a7) to (a11) and the effect periods of (a13) to (a17) have the same length.

  After (h15) in FIG. 2, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game, as shown in (a1), a battle mission effect starts. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which a friend character (character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (character on the right side of the screen) face each other in the colosseum. The character image of “” and the character image of “kill the enemy character A!” Suggesting the subtitle of the battle mission effect are displayed. When a plurality of types of battle mission effects are provided, for example, the subtitle may be changed according to the type, such as "kill enemy character B!" Or "kill boss!". The speaker 53 outputs BGM for battle.

  As shown in (a2), when the predetermined time has passed, the character image of "Battle Mission" and the character image of "Kill the enemy character A!" Disappear, and the colosseum displayed on the back side ally characters and enemies An image in which the character confronts appears more clearly. From the speaker 53, the output of BGM for battle is continued.

  As shown in (a3), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the ally character and the enemy character battle. In this example, an image in which the ally character is dominant is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. From the speaker 53, the output of BGM for battle is continued.

  As shown in (a4), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the ally character and the enemy character further battle. In this example, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the ally character is inferior. From the speaker 53, the output of BGM for battle is continued.

  As shown in (a5), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the scene changes to the night scene, and an image in which the friend character and the enemy character face each other in the colosseum is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . From the speaker 53, the output of BGM for battle is continued, and furthermore, the speech sound "This is the last !!" indicating that the battle is finalized is output.

  As shown in (a6), an image in which the ally character and the enemy character battle each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 again. The speaker 53 continues the output of the BGM for battle, and further, outputs a speech sound of "Triller" as if the heated battle is developed.

  When the bonus is not won, as shown in (a7), an image in which the ally character loses the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an image indicating that the bonus is not won. Specifically, an animation in which the ally character shakes and the enemy character is pleased is displayed. From the speaker 53, BGM for LOSE is output, and further, a speech sound "losing" indicating that the ally character is defeated is output.

  After that, as shown in (a8), the ally character shakes while falling down, and tears are further dropped, and an animation in which the enemy character is pleased is displayed. The speaker 53 continues the output of the BGM for LOSE, and further outputs a speech sound of “always come” by the enemy character.

  Thereafter, as shown in (a9), the darkening process starts. Specifically, the animation in which the character shown in (a8) moves is ended, and the image of the character stands still, and the image of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 has the image shown in (a8) Lower than the brightness of the entire screen becomes dark. The speaker 53 outputs BGM for darkening.

  Thereafter, as shown in (a10), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered than the brightness of the image shown in (a9) by the darkening process, and the entire screen becomes darker. The image of the character continues to stand still and is in the same display state as (a9). From the speaker 53, the output of the background music for darkening is continued, and further, the sound effect "Ghan" as a sound indicating that the bonus is not won so as to match the darkening processing from (a9) to (a10) Is output.

  Thereafter, as shown in (a11), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered than the brightness of the image shown in (a10) by the darkening process, and the entire screen becomes darker. Note that the character is visible even if the darkening process is performed. The image of the character remains stationary and is in the same display state as (a9) and (a10). The speaker 53 stops the sound output, and the speaker 53 does not output any BGM or character voice.

  After that, as shown in (a12), when the start switch 7 is operated, the effect returns to the normal state again as in (h1).

  On the other hand, when the bonus is won, as shown in (a13), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the teammate character beats the enemy character as an image indicating that the bonus is won. Specifically, an animation in which an enemy character shakes and an ally character is pleased is displayed. From the speaker 53, BGM for WIN is output, and furthermore, a speech sound of "winning" indicating that the ally character has won is output.

  After that, as shown in (a14), the enemy character shakes with falling, and tears are further dropped, and an animation in which the ally character is pleased is displayed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and furthermore, the speech sound of "done" by the ally character is output.

  After that, as shown in (a15), the character image of “WIN” is displayed on the upper left of the liquid crystal display 51 while the ally character and the enemy character move. In addition, since it is a case where a bonus is won, the dark change processing like (a9) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and further, a speech sound of "mission clear" by the teammate character is output.

  Thereafter, as shown in (a16), an animation in which a confetti falls further is displayed while the character is moving. In addition, since it is a case where a bonus is won, the dark change processing as in (a10) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and further, a sound effect of "pyrrolo rine" is output as a sound indicating that the bonus is won.

  Thereafter, as shown in (a17), an animation in which a large amount of confetti falls is displayed while the character is moving. In addition, since it is a case where a bonus is won, a dark change process like (a11) is not performed. The speaker 53 continues the output of the BGM for WIN, and further, outputs a character voice of "WIN" as a sound indicating that the bonus is won. Thereafter, the bonus winning is carried over, and the game shifts to a bonus determination effect described later in FIG. 4 (a18).

  As described above, in the battle mission effect, when the bonus is not won, the darkening process is performed, and the lightness of the image shown in (a9) to (a11) is the lightness of the image shown in (a15) to (a17) As a result, as shown in (a9) to (a11), the image being animated is stopped, and the sound output is also stopped, giving a dark impression to the player. This indicates to the player that the bonus has not been won. On the other hand, when the bonus is won, as shown in (a15) to (a17), the image is animated to continue moving without being subjected to darkening processing, and sound output such as BGM and character voice continues. As a result, since the sound is output over a longer period than when the bonus is not won, a bright impression is given to the player. As a result, it is suggested to the player that the bonus is won.

  In addition, in order to advance the game while the effects shown in (a7) to (a11) when the bonus is not won or the effects shown in (a13) to (a17) when the bonus is won are executed. Operation (for example, the start operation of the next game and the setting operation of the number of bets) is possible. Therefore, if the game is shifted to the next game before the end of the series of battle mission effects, it is possible to end the battle mission effects halfway (so-called cancellation).

(An example of bonus finalization effect via battle mission effect)
FIG. 4 is a view showing an example of the bonus determination effect via the battle mission effect. After the bonus winning is suggested in (a17) described above, it is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated as shown in (a18). It is assumed that a replay is won with a bonus carried over in the internal lottery performed at this time.

  As shown in (a18), after the start switch 7 is operated, the bonus determination effect starts. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the ally character in the battle mission effect wins the enemy character on the back side, but the character image of "BONUS determined" is enlarged and displayed on the front side. At this time, some characters (“B” and “S”) of the characters “BONUS determined” are out of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and are not visible. Further, the remaining characters (“O”, “N”, “U”, “certain”, “certain”) of the characters “BONUS determined” are not included in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  As shown in (a19), after that, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced toward the center of the screen. As a result, some characters ("B" and "S") that were outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are barely visible in the display area, and the rest of the characters "BONUS confirmed" The characters “O”, “N”, “U”, “Q”, “Q”, etc. of the character “0” are accommodated in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. However, some characters ("B" and "S") that were out of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are not yet included in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and are difficult to recognize.

  As shown in (a20), after that, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced and displayed toward the center of the screen. As a result, the characters "BONUS determined" can be more easily recognized.

  Thereafter, as shown in (a21), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced toward the center of the screen. As a result, the characters "BONUS determined" completely fit in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  As shown in (a22), after that, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced toward the center of the screen and temporarily stopped at the center of the screen which is a fixed position.

  As shown in (a18) to (a22), it is suggested that the bonus image is won in a series of screen states in which the character image of “BONUS confirmed” changes from the difficult-to-recognize enlarged display state to the easily recognizable reduced display state. As the sound, a sound effect of “Pappular” is output from the speaker 53.

  Thereafter, as shown in (a23), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" starts to move toward the upper left of the screen while being displayed again in a reduced size.

  Then, as shown in (a24), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" continues to move toward the upper left of the screen while being displayed in a further reduced size.

  As shown in (a 25), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is further reduced and displayed, and is stopped at the fixed position on the upper left of the screen. The fixed position on the upper left of the screen is a position that does not hinder the visibility of the image regarding the battle mission displayed on the back side. In the present embodiment, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is not superimposed on various images (friend character, enemy character, colosseum, moon, stars) of battle mission effect.

  As shown in (a23) to (a25), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is moved in a series of screen states where the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in a reduced size and stopped at a fixed position on the upper left of the screen. A combined sound effect called "sween" is output from the speaker 53.

  As shown in (a26), when the character image of "BONUS determined" is stopped at the fixed position on the upper left of the screen, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BONUS determined" is generated. The effect is an effect of emphasizing the character image of "BONUS finalized" by processing the character image of "BONUS finalization" or adding another image such as a decorative image.

  For example, in the screen state shown in (a 25) or (a 27) described later, as an example in which no effect is generated, as shown in (* 1), the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is displayed in gradation. Not too much. On the other hand, in the screen state shown in (a 26) and (a 28) described later as an example in which an effect is generated, as shown in (* 2), large and small diamond-shaped decorative images It is superimposed and displayed on the character image of "." As described above, when an effect occurs on the character image of "BONUS confirmed", the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is decorated with a diamond-shaped decorative image, so that the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is effectively displayed to the player. It can be noticed. In addition, the effect on the character image of "BONUS determination" is not limited to the decoration of the decorative image of the diamond shape, for example, the character image of "BONUS determined", such as the decorative character of the diamond shape and the characters themselves of "BONUS confirmation" shine Any process may be applied as long as it emphasizes.

  Furthermore, as shown in (a26), when an effect for emphasizing the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is generated, an effect sound “Killan” is outputted from the speaker 53 as a sound corresponding to the effect, and a bonus A character sound of “bonus confirmed” is output from the speaker 53 as a sound indicating that the game has been won.

  As shown in (a 27), after that, once the effect disappears again, no sound corresponding to the effect is output.

  Then, as shown in (a 28), an effect occurs again, and further, a sound effect of “Killan” is outputted from the speaker 53 as a sound corresponding to the effect.

  After that, in this game, the state in which no effect as shown in (a27) is generated and the state in which an effect as shown in (a28) is generated are repeated.

  As shown in (a 29), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, in this example, the replay is won and the bonus prize is missed, and one game is ended.

  As described above, in the bonus determination effect, the character image of "BONUS determined" is displayed as follows. That is, in the period shown in (a18) to (a22), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" consisting of one image is enlarged toward the center of the screen in the state where the image concerning battle mission effect is displayed on the back side An animation is displayed that gradually shrinks from the state. Thereby, the character image of "BONUS determined" moves the position toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (a22), the character image of "BONUS finalized" displayed in a reduced size is temporarily stopped at the center of the screen. After that, during the period shown in (a23) to (a25), the character image of “BONUS confirmed” consisting of one image continues to be reduced again, but this time it is gradually reduced from the enlarged state toward the upper left of the screen An animation is displayed. Thereby, the character image of "BONUS determined" moves the position toward the upper left of the screen. Then, as shown in (a 25), the character image of “BONUS finalized” displayed in a reduced size is stopped at the upper left position of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completed and the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is stopped, as shown in (a26), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" does not move the position, and "Killan, At the same time as the voice of the character "set bonus confirmed" is outputted from the speaker 53, an effect occurs. Thereafter, as shown in (a 27) and (a 28), the state in which no effect is generated and the state in which an effect is generated are repeated while the character image of “BONUS determined” is stopped.

  Sound data and image data of such a series of bonus determination effects are stored in the RAM 91 c as bonus determination effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91 c as effect data different from the battle mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the battle mission effect is executed based on the battle mission effect data, a bonus effect effect is executed based on the bonus effect effect data. For this reason, even while the bonus determination effect is being performed, the image related to the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(An example of combination production and small part suggestion production via battle mission production)
FIG. 5 is a view showing an example of a combination effect and a small part suggestion effect via battle mission effect. It is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated after it is suggested that the bonus is won in (a29) described above.

  First, in the internal lottery, there will be described a small combination suggestion effect which is executed when a small combination (in this example, a bell) is won with a bonus carried over. As shown in (a30), with the start operation as a trigger, the small combination suggestion effect starts, and the speaker 53 outputs BGM for the bonus determined. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the ally character in battle mission production wins the enemy character on the back side, but in the lower right of the screen on the front side, the bell symbol image looks into the screen from below Is displayed on.

  As shown in (a31), at the lower right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the bell symbol image moves further upward, and a part of the bell symbol image becomes visible.

  As shown in (a32), at the lower right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the bell symbol image moves further upward, and the bell symbol image completely fits within the display area.

  As shown in (a33), when the bell symbol image completely falls within the display area, a sound effect of "Bass" is output from the speaker 53.

  As shown in (a 34), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the bell symbol image disappears, and in this example, the bell wins and one game is finished.

  Sound data and image data of such a series of small part suggestion effects are stored in the RAM 91 c as small part suggestion effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91 c as effect data other than battle mission effect data. Then, on the front side on which the battle mission effect is performed based on the battle mission effect data, the small character suggesting effect is executed based on the small character suggestion effect data. For this reason, even during the execution of the small part suggestion effect, the image related to the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, a combination effect will be described which is executed when the bonus carried forward is independently won due to losing in the internal lottery.

  As shown in (a35), with the start operation as a trigger, the combination effect is started, and the speaker 53 outputs BGM for the bonus determined. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the ally character in the battle mission effect wins the enemy character on the back side, but an image showing a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus that can be won is displayed on the front side The display is enlarged at 51. In this example, a big bonus is won, and a character image of "777" showing 7 sets of red corresponding to the big bonus is displayed in an enlarged manner. At this time, some of the characters “777” (“7” on both the left and right) are not included in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. For this reason, at this point in time, it is difficult for the player to recognize the symbol combination of the big bonus and the regular bonus for which derivation is prompted.

  Thereafter, as shown in (a36), the character image of "777" is gradually reduced and displayed. This makes the character "777" a little easier to recognize.

  Thereafter, as shown in (a37), the character image of "777" is gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, “7” on both the left and right sides of the characters “777” is completely included in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. This allows the player to clearly recognize that the derivation of the symbol combination of the big bonus is being promoted.

  As shown in (a 38), when the character image of “777” is completely contained in the display area, a sound effect “Trunon” is used as a speaker 53 prompting the derivation of seven sets corresponding to the bonus that can be won. Output from

  As shown in (a39), when the third stop operation is performed, the character image of "777" disappears, and in this example, the big bonus is won and one game is ended.

  As described above, in the combination effect, the character image of "777" operates to display as follows. That is, in the period shown in (a35) to (a37), with the image relating to battle mission effect being displayed on the back side, the character image of "777" consisting of one image is enlarged toward the center of the screen An animation that gradually shrinks from is displayed. As a result, the character image of "777" moves toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (a37), the character image of "777" reduced and displayed is stopped at the center of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "777" is completed and the character image of "777" is stopped, as shown in (a 38), the character image of "777" does not move the position, and the sound of "truon" It is outputted from the speaker 53.

  Sound data and image data of such a series of combination effects are stored in the RAM 91 c as combination effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91 c as effect data different from battle mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the battle mission effect is executed based on the battle mission effect data, the combination effect is executed based on the combination effect data. For this reason, even during execution of the combination effect, since the image related to the battle mission effect is displayed on the back side, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Although the combination effect via the battle mission effect described above is an example in the case of winning the big bonus, the position and size of the character image of “777” and 7 are obtained even when the regular bonus is won. The sound effect "Trunon" is the same as the sound prompting the derivation of the match.

(An example of a bonus prize presentation via battle mission presentation)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus winning effect via battle mission effect. After the bonus winning in (a39) described above, as shown in (a40), the bonus winning effect starts. On the liquid crystal display 51, a character image of "BIG BONUS" indicating a bonus winning is displayed in an enlarged manner. At this time, some of the characters “BIG BONUS” (“B” and “S”) are out of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and can not be visually recognized. Also, for the remaining characters (“B”, “I”, “G”, “O”, “N”, “U”) of the characters “BIG BONUS”, in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 Not fit.

  Thereafter, as shown in (a41), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, some characters ("B" and "S") outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 can be viewed in the display area, and the remaining "BIG BONUS" The characters (“B”, “I”, “G”, “O”, “N”, “U”) are accommodated in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. However, some characters (“B” and “S”) outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are not included in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  Thereafter, as shown in (a 42), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is gradually reduced and displayed. Thus, the characters “BIG BONUS” completely fit in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  As shown in (a 43), after that, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is gradually reduced and displayed, and is temporarily stopped at the center of the screen which is a fixed position.

  As shown in (a40) to (a43), in a series of screen states where the character image of "BIG BONUS" changes from the difficult-to-recognize enlarged display state to the easily-recognizable reduced-display state, The sound effect of “PAPPALAPER” is output from the speaker 53.

  As shown in (a 44), when the character image of "BIG BONUS" is stopped at a fixed position at the center of the screen, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" is generated. The effect is an effect of emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" by processing the character image of "BIG BONUS" or adding another image such as a decoration image.

  For example, as an example in which no effect occurs, in the screen state shown in (a 43) or (a 45) described later, the character image of “BIG BONUS” is displayed in gradation as shown in (* 3). Not too much. On the other hand, in the screen state shown in (a 44) and (a 46) described later as an example in which an effect is generated, as shown in (* 4), large and small diamond-shaped decorative images are “BIG BONUS It is superimposed and displayed on the character image of "." As described above, when an effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS", the character image of "BIG BONUS" is decorated with a diamond-shaped decorative image, so the player can effectively change the character image of "BIG BONUS" It can be noticed. In addition, the effect on the character image of "BIG BONUS" is not limited to the decoration of the decorative image of diamond shape, for example, the character image of "BIG BONUS" such as the decorative character of diamond shape and the character of "BIG BONUS" shines Any process may be applied as long as it emphasizes.

  Furthermore, as shown in (a 44), when an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" occurs, the character image is displayed, and an effect sound of "Killan Kylan" is displayed as a sound corresponding to the effect. While being outputted from the speaker 53, character sound of "big bonus" is outputted from the speaker 53 as a sound indicating a bonus winning.

  As shown in (a 45), the effect once again disappears, and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

  Then, as shown in (a 46), when the effect occurs again, an effect sound “Kirran Kyan” is output from the speaker 53 as a sound corresponding to the effect.

  After that, in this game, the state in which no effect as shown in (a45) is generated and the state in which an effect as shown in (a46) is generated are repeated.

  As described above, in the bonus winning effect, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed as follows. That is, in the periods shown in (a40) to (a43), an animation is displayed in which the character image of "BIG BONUS" consisting of one image is gradually reduced from the enlargement state toward the center of the screen. Thereby, the character image of "BIG BONUS" moves the position toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (a 43), the character image of “BIG BONUS” displayed in a reduced size is stopped at the center of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed and the character image of "BIG BONUS" is stopped, as shown in (a 44), the character image of "BIG BONUS" does not move the position, "Killan Killeran , "Big bonus" is output from the speaker 53 and an effect occurs. After that, as shown in (a 45) and (a 46), the state in which the effect is not generated and the state in which the effect is generated are repeated while the character image of “BIG BONUS” is stopped.

  Sound data and image data of such a series of bonus winning effects are stored in the RAM 91 c as bonus winning effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91 c as effect data other than battle mission effect data. Then, the bonus winning presentation is executed based on the bonus winning presentation data.

  Here, the character image of "BIG BONUS" shown in (a 44) and (a 46) is larger in size than the character image of "BONUS confirmed" shown in (a 25) and (a 27) described above in FIG. The proportion occupied in the display area of the display 51 is large. That is, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed more emphasized than the character image of "BONUS confirmed".

  Furthermore, the sound when the effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS" ("Killan Kylan") is "Killan" than the sound when the effect is generated on the character image of "BONUS confirmed" ("Killan") There are many sounds, and the output time of the sound is long accordingly. In addition, the sound when an effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS" ("Killan Kylan") is also louder than the sound when an effect occurs on the character image of "BONUS confirmed" ("Killan") It is getting bigger. That is, the sound when the effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS" ("Killan Kyan") is emphasized more than the sound ("Killan") when the effect is generated on the character image of "BONUS determined" Has been output.

  Furthermore, the character image of "BIG BONUS" has a larger number of diamond-shaped decorative images when the effect is generated than the character image of "BONUS confirmed". That is, the effect on the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed more emphatically than the effect on the character image of "BONUS confirmed".

  In addition, while the bonus winning effect shown in (a40) to (a46) is being executed, an operation for advancing the game (for example, a start operation of the next game and a setting operation of the bet number) is possible. Therefore, if the game is shifted to the next game before the end of the series of bonus winning effects, it is possible to end the bonus winning effect halfway (so-called cancellation).

[Example of various effects when passing through castle search mission effect]
An example of various effects when passing through castle search mission effects will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10.

(An example of castle search mission production)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a castle search mission effect. In FIG. 7, the same effect is executed in (b1) to (b6) regardless of whether or not the bonus is won, and thereafter the effects of (b7) to (b11) are obtained when the bonus is not won. In contrast to being executed, when a bonus is won, the effects of (b13) to (b17) are executed. With the effects of (b7) to (b11) and the effects of (b13) to (b17), effects transitioning on the same time axis are shown in parallel in FIG. That is, in this embodiment, it is assumed that the effect periods of (b7) to (b11) and the effect periods of (b13) to (b17) have the same length.

  Furthermore, in the effects of FIG. 7 (b 7) to (b 11) and the effects of FIG. 3 (a 7) to (a 11) described above, transition occurs on the same time axis. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect periods in FIGS. 7 (b7) to (b11) and the effect periods in FIGS. 3 (a7) to (a11) are the same length, and in (b9) The start timing of the darkening process is the same as the start timing of the darkening process in (a9). Further, the start timing of the darkening process is that both the third stop operation has been performed, which is common to both.

  After (h15) in FIG. 2, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game, as shown in (b1), the castle search mission effect starts. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the character is walking on the road leading to the castle, and on the front side, a character image of "Castle Search Mission" that suggests the type of mission effect, and A text image of “Always reach the castle!” Indicating a subtitle is displayed. If there are multiple types of castle search mission effects, for example, subtitles may change according to the type, such as "Let's reach the castle in time!" Or "Get a treasure box in the castle!" . The speaker 53 outputs BGM for searching for a castle.

  As shown in (b2), when the predetermined time has passed, the character image of "Castle Search Mission" and the character image of "I can reach the castle safely!" Disappear and continue to the castle displayed on the back side The image where the character is walking on the road appears more clearly. From the speaker 53, the output of BGM for castle search is continued.

  As shown in (b3), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the character searches for a castle while sweating. From the speaker 53, the output of BGM for castle search is continued.

  As shown in (b4), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the scene changes to the night scene, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the character continues to sweat and searches for a castle. From the speaker 53, the output of BGM for castle search is continued.

  As shown in (b5), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the character has reached the branch road and is confused as to which of the left and right paths should be selected. Be done. The speaker 53 continues the output of the background music for searching for a castle, and further outputs a speech sound of “which?”.

  Thereafter, as shown in (b6), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the character walks by selecting the right road. The speaker 53 continues the output of the background music for searching the castle, and further outputs a speech sound of "right".

  When the bonus is not won, as shown in (b7), the image indicates that the character does not reach the castle but falls in the wood and the bird is flying, as an image indicating that the bonus is not won. Displayed on the display 51. Specifically, an animation in which the character shakes and a bird flies toward the left in the center of the screen is displayed. From the speaker 53, BGM for LOSE is output, and furthermore, a speech sound "lost" indicating that the character is lost is output.

  After that, as shown in (b8), the character shakes in the forest and shakes, and tears are further dropped, and an animation in which a bird flies further toward the left in the center of the screen is displayed. From the speaker 53, the output of BGM for LOSE is continued, and furthermore, a serif sound of "another limit" by the character is output.

  Thereafter, as shown in (b9), the darkening process starts. Specifically, the animation in which the character or bird moves as shown in (b8) is ended, and the image of the character or bird stands still and the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is (b8) Lower than the lightness of the image shown in FIG. The speaker 53 outputs BGM for darkening.

  Thereafter, as shown in (b10), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered than the brightness of the image shown in (b9) by the darkening process, and the entire screen becomes darker. The image of a character or a bird continues to stand still and is in the same display state as (b9). From the speaker 53, the output of the background music for darkening is continued, and further, the sound effect "Ghan" as a sound indicating that the bonus is not won so as to be compatible with the darkening processing ranging from (b9) to (b10) Is output.

  Thereafter, as shown in (b11), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered than the brightness of the image shown in (b10) by the darkening process, and the entire screen becomes darker. Note that characters and birds are visible even if darkening processing is performed. The image of the character or bird continues to stand still and is in the same display state as (b9) and (b10). The speaker 53 stops the sound output, and no BGM or character voice is output.

  Thereafter, as shown in (b12), when the start switch 7 is operated, the effect returns to the normal game as in (h1).

  On the other hand, when the bonus is won, as shown in (b13), an image in which the character has arrived at the castle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an image indicating that the bonus is won. Specifically, an animation that the character is pleased is displayed. From the speaker 53, BGM for WIN is output, and furthermore, a speech sound "found" indicating that the character has found a castle is output.

  After that, as shown in (b14), an animation that the character is pleased is displayed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and furthermore, the speech sound "I did" by the character is output.

  After that, as shown in (b15), the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the upper left of the liquid crystal display 51 while the character is moving. In addition, since it is a case where a bonus is won, the dark change processing as shown in (b9) is not performed. The speaker 53 continues the output of the BGM for WIN, and further outputs a speech sound of “mission clear” by the character.

  Thereafter, as shown in (b16), an animation in which a confetti falls further is displayed while the character is moving. In addition, since it is a case where the bonus is won, the dark change processing like (b10) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and further, a sound effect of "pyrrolo rine" is output as a sound indicating that the bonus is won.

  Thereafter, as shown in (b17), an animation in which a large amount of confetti falls is displayed while the character is moving. In addition, since it is a case where a bonus is won, the dark change processing like (b11) is not performed. The speaker 53 continues the output of the BGM for WIN, and further, outputs a character voice of "WIN" as a sound indicating that the bonus is won. Thereafter, the bonus winning is carried over, and the game shifts to a bonus determination effect described later in FIG. 8 (b18).

  As described above, in the castle search mission effect, when the bonus is not won, the darkening process is performed, so that the brightness of the image shown in (b9) to (b11) is the image shown in (b15) to (b17). Since the brightness is lower than the brightness, and as shown in (b9) to (b11), the animated image is stopped and the sound output is also stopped, giving a dark impression to the player. This indicates to the player that the bonus has not been won. On the other hand, when the bonus is won, as shown in (b15) to (b17), the image is animated so as to continue moving without being subjected to darkening processing, and sound output such as BGM and character voice continues. As a result, since the sound is output over a longer period than when the bonus is not won, a bright impression is given to the player. As a result, it is suggested to the player that the bonus is won.

  In addition, in order to advance the game while the effects shown in (b7) to (b11) when the bonus is not won or the effects shown in (b13) to (b17) when the bonus is won are executed. Operation (for example, the start operation of the next game and the setting operation of the number of bets) is possible. Therefore, if the game is shifted to the next game before the series of castle search mission effects are finished, it is possible to end the castle search mission effects halfway (so-called cancellation).

(An example of bonus finalization effect via castle search mission effect)
FIG. 8 is a view showing an example of the bonus determination effect via the castle search mission effect. After the bonus winning is suggested in (b17) described above, it is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated as shown in (b18). It is assumed that a replay is won with a bonus carried over in the internal lottery performed at this time.

  As shown in (b18), after the start switch 7 is operated, the bonus determination effect starts. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the character in the castle search mission effect has arrived at the castle on the back side, but the character image of "BONUS determined" is enlarged and displayed on the front side. At this time, some characters (“B” and “S”) of the characters “BONUS determined” are out of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and are not visible. Further, the remaining characters (“O”, “N”, “U”, “certain”, “certain”) of the characters “BONUS determined” are not included in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  As shown in (b19), after that, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced and displayed toward the center of the screen. As a result, some characters ("B" and "S") that were outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are barely visible in the display area, and the rest of the characters "BONUS confirmed" The characters “O”, “N”, “U”, “Q”, “Q”, etc. of the character “0” are accommodated in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. However, some characters ("B" and "S") that were out of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are not yet included in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and are difficult to recognize.

  Thereafter, as shown in (b20), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced and displayed toward the center of the screen. As a result, the characters "BONUS determined" can be more easily recognized.

  As shown in (b21), after that, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced and displayed toward the center of the screen. As a result, the characters "BONUS determined" completely fit in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  As shown in (b22), after that, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is gradually reduced toward the center of the screen and temporarily stopped at the center of the screen which is a fixed position.

  As shown in (b18) to (b22), it indicates that the bonus image is won in a series of screen states in which the character image of “BONUS confirmed” changes from the enlarged display state which is difficult to recognize to the easily reduced display state. As the sound, a sound effect of “Pappular” is output from the speaker 53.

  Thereafter, as shown in (b23), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" starts to move toward the upper left of the screen while being displayed again in a reduced size.

  Then, as shown in (b24), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" continues to move toward the upper left of the screen while being displayed in a further reduced size.

  As shown in (b25), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is further reduced and displayed, and is stopped at the fixed position on the upper left of the screen. The fixed position on the upper left of the screen is a position that does not hinder the visibility of the image regarding the castle search mission displayed on the back side. In the present embodiment, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is not superimposed on various images (character, castle) of the castle search mission effect.

  As shown in (b23) to (b25), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is moved in a series of screen states where the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in a reduced size and stopped at a fixed position on the upper left of the screen. A combined sound effect called "sween" is output from the speaker 53.

  As shown in (b26), when the character image of "BONUS determined" is stopped at the fixed position on the upper left of the screen, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BONUS determined" is generated. The effect is “BONUS finalized” by processing the character image “BONUS finalized” or adding another image such as a decorative image, as in the effect shown in (a26) as described above. It is an effect that emphasizes the character image of "".

  For example, in the screen state shown in (b 25) or (b 27) described later as an example in which no effect is generated, the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed in gradation as shown in (* 5). Not too much. On the other hand, in the screen state shown in (b 26) and (b 28) described later as an example in which an effect is generated, as shown in (* 6), large and small diamond-shaped decorative images It is superimposed and displayed on the character image of "." As described above, when an effect occurs on the character image of "BONUS confirmed", the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is decorated with a diamond-shaped decorative image, so that the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is effectively displayed to the player. It can be noticed. In addition, the effect on the character image of "BONUS determination" is not limited to the decoration of the decorative image of the diamond shape, for example, the character image of "BONUS determined", such as the decorative character of the diamond shape and the characters themselves of "BONUS confirmation" shine Any process may be applied as long as it emphasizes.

  Furthermore, as shown in (b26), when an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is generated, an effect sound of "Killan" is outputted from the speaker 53 as a sound corresponding to the effect, and a bonus A character sound of “bonus confirmed” is output from the speaker 53 as a sound indicating that the game has been won.

  As shown in (b27), after that, once the effect disappears again, the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

  Then, as shown in (b 28), when the effect occurs again, a sound effect “Killan” is output from the speaker 53 as a sound corresponding to the effect.

  After that, in this game, the state in which no effect as shown in (b27) is generated and the state in which an effect as shown in (b28) is generated are repeated.

  As shown in (b29), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, in this example, the replay wins and the bonus win is missed, and one game is finished.

  As described above, in the bonus determination effect, the character image of "BONUS determined" is displayed as follows. That is, in the period shown in (b18) to (b22), the character image of "BONUS determined" consisting of one image is directed toward the center of the screen while the image relating to the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side. An animation that gradually reduces from the enlarged state is displayed. Thereby, the character image of "BONUS determined" moves the position toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (b22), the character image of "BONUS finalized" displayed in a reduced size is temporarily stopped at the center of the screen. After that, during the period shown in (b23) to (b25), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" consisting of one image continues to be reduced again, but this time it is gradually reduced from the enlarged state toward the upper left of the screen. An animation is displayed. Thereby, the character image of "BONUS determined" moves the position toward the upper left of the screen. Then, as shown in (b25), the character image of "BONUS finalized" displayed in a reduced size is stopped at the upper left position of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completed and the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is stopped, as shown in (b26), the character image of "BONUS confirmed" does not move the position, and "Killan, At the same time as the voice of the character "set bonus confirmed" is outputted from the speaker 53, an effect occurs. After that, as shown in (b27) and (b28), the state in which the effect is not generated and the state in which the effect is generated are repeated while the character image of "BONUS determined" is stopped.

  Sound data and image data of such a series of bonus determination effects are stored in the RAM 91 c as bonus determination effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91 c as effect data different from the castle search mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the castle search mission effect is executed based on the castle search mission effect data, the bonus effect effect is executed based on the bonus effect effect data. For this reason, even while the bonus determination effect is being performed, an image related to the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the bonus determination effect via the castle search mission effect, the same bonus effect effect data as the bonus determination effect via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 4 is used. For this reason, the production mode of the bonus determination production is common to both of the battle mission production and the castle search mission production through either. As a result, it is possible to easily suggest the player that the bonus is won.

(An example of combination production and small part suggestion production via castle search mission production)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a combination effect and a small part suggestion effect via a castle search mission effect. It is assumed that the start switch 7 is operated after it is suggested that the bonus is won in (b29) described above.

  First, in the internal lottery, there will be described a small combination suggestion effect which is executed when a small combination (in this example, a bell) is won with a bonus carried over. As shown in (b30), with the start operation as a trigger, the small combination suggestion effect starts, and the speaker 53 outputs BGM for the bonus determined. The liquid crystal display 51 displays the image that the character in the castle search mission effect arrived at the castle on the back side, but in the lower right of the screen on the front side, the bell symbol image looks into the screen from below Is displayed on.

  As shown in (b31), at the lower right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the bell symbol image moves further upward, and a part of the bell symbol image becomes visible.

  As shown in (b32), at the lower right of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the bell symbol image moves further upward, and the bell symbol image completely fits within the display area.

  As shown in (b33), when the bell symbol image completely falls within the display area, a sound effect of “Bass” is output from the speaker 53.

  As shown in (b34), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the bell symbol image disappears, and in this example, the bell wins and one game is finished.

  Sound data and image data of such a series of small part suggestion effects are stored in the RAM 91 c as small part suggestion effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91 c as effect data different from the castle search mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the castle search mission effect is performed based on the castle search mission effect data, the small character suggestion effect is executed based on the small character suggestion effect data. For this reason, even during the execution of the small part suggestion effect, since the image related to the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the case of the small part suggestion effect via the castle search mission effect, the same small role suggestion effect data as the small element suggestion effect via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 5 is used. For this reason, even if it passes through any of battle mission production and castle search mission production, the production mode of the small part suggestion production is common to both. As a result, it is possible to suggest the player the type of the winning combination of small winnings.

  Next, a combination effect will be described which is executed when the bonus carried forward is independently won due to losing in the internal lottery.

  As shown in (b35), with the start operation as a trigger, the combination effect is started, and the speaker 53 outputs BGM for the bonus determined. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the character in the castle search mission effect has arrived at the castle on the back side, but an image showing a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus that can be won is displayed on the front side The display is enlarged at 51. In this example, since the big bonus is won, the character image of "777" corresponding to the big bonus is displayed enlarged. At this time, some of the characters “777” (“7” on both the left and right) are not included in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. For this reason, at this point in time, it is difficult for the player to recognize the symbol combination of the big bonus and the regular bonus for which derivation is prompted.

  Thereafter, as shown in (b36), the character image of "777" is gradually reduced and displayed. This makes the character "777" a little easier to recognize.

  Thereafter, as shown in (b37), the character image of "777" is gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, “7” on both the left and right sides of the characters “777” is completely included in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. This allows the player to clearly recognize that the derivation of the symbol combination of the big bonus is being promoted.

  As shown in (b 38), when the character image of “777” is completely contained within the display area, a sound effect “Truen” is used as a sound to urge the derivation of 7 sets corresponding to the bonus that can be won. Output from

  As shown in (b39), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the character image of "777" disappears, and in this example, the big bonus is won and one game is ended.

  As described above, in the combination effect, the character image of "777" operates to display as follows. That is, in the period shown in (b35) to (b37), the character image of "777" consisting of one image is enlarged toward the center of the screen in a state where the image concerning castle seeking mission effect is displayed on the back side. An animation is displayed that gradually shrinks from the state. As a result, the character image of "777" moves toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (b37), the character image of "777" reduced and displayed is stopped at the center of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "777" is completed and the character image of "777" is stopped, as shown in (b 38), the character image of "777" does not move the position, and the sound effect of "truon" Is output from the speaker 53.

  Sound data and image data of such a series of combination effects are stored in the RAM 91 c as combination effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91 c as effect data different from the castle search mission effect data. Then, on the front side where the castle search mission effect is executed based on the castle search mission effect data, the combination effect is executed based on the combination effect data. For this reason, even during execution of the combination effect, since the image related to the castle search mission effect is displayed on the back side, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the combination effect via the castle search mission effect, the same combination effect data as the combination effect via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 5 is used. For this reason, the production mode of the combination production is common to both of the battle mission production and the castle search mission production through either. In this way, it is possible to easily suggest the player a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus that can be won.

  Although the combination effect via the battle mission effect described above is an example in the case of winning the big bonus, the position and size of the character image of “777” and 7 are obtained even when the regular bonus is won. The sound effect "Trunon" is the same as the sound prompting the derivation of the match.

(An example of bonus prize presentation via castle search mission presentation)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus winning effect produced through a castle search mission effect. After the bonus winning in (b39) described above, as shown in (b40), the bonus winning effect starts. On the liquid crystal display 51, a character image of "BIG BONUS" indicating a bonus winning is displayed in an enlarged manner. At this time, some of the characters “BIG BONUS” (“B” and “S”) are out of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and can not be visually recognized. Also, for the remaining characters (“B”, “I”, “G”, “O”, “N”, “U”) of the characters “BIG BONUS”, in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 Not fit.

  Thereafter, as shown in (b41), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is gradually reduced and displayed. As a result, some characters ("B" and "S") outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 can be viewed in the display area, and the remaining "BIG BONUS" The characters (“B”, “I”, “G”, “O”, “N”, “U”) are accommodated in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. However, some characters (“B” and “S”) outside the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 are not included in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  Thereafter, as shown in (b 42), the character image of “BIG BONUS” is gradually reduced and displayed. Thus, the characters “BIG BONUS” completely fit in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  Thereafter, as shown in (b 43), the character image of “BIG BONUS” is gradually reduced and displayed, and temporarily stopped at the center of the screen which is a fixed position.

  As shown in (b40) to (b43), in a series of screen states in which the character image of "BIG BONUS" changes from an enlarged display state that is difficult to recognize to a reduced display state that can be easily recognized, The sound effect of “PAPPALAPER” is output from the speaker 53.

  As shown in (b 44), when the character image of "BIG BONUS" is stopped at a fixed position in the center of the screen, an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" is generated. As with the effect shown in (a 44) as described above, the effect is that “BIG BONUS” is created by processing the character image of “BIG BONUS” or adding another image such as a decorative image. It is an effect that emphasizes the character image of "".

  For example, in the screen state shown in (b 43) and (b 45) described later, as an example in which no effect is generated, as shown in (* 7), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed in gradation. Not too much. On the other hand, in the screen state shown in (b 44) and (b 46) described later as an example in which an effect is generated, as shown in (* 8), large and small diamond-shaped decorative images are “BIG BONUS It is superimposed and displayed on the character image of "." As described above, when an effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS", the character image of "BIG BONUS" is decorated with a diamond-shaped decorative image, so the player can effectively change the character image of "BIG BONUS" It can be noticed. In addition, the effect on the character image of "BIG BONUS" is not limited to the decoration of the decorative image of diamond shape, for example, the character image of "BIG BONUS" such as the decorative character of diamond shape and the character of "BIG BONUS" shines Any process may be applied as long as it emphasizes.

  Furthermore, as shown in (b 44), when an effect for emphasizing the character image of "BIG BONUS" occurs, the character image is displayed, and an effect sound of "Killan Kylan" is displayed as a sound corresponding to the effect. While being outputted from the speaker 53, character sound of "big bonus" is outputted from the speaker 53 as a sound indicating a bonus winning.

  After that, as shown in (b 45), the effect once again disappears, and the sound corresponding to the effect is not output.

  Then, as shown in (b 46), when the effect occurs again, a sound effect “Kirran Kyan” is outputted from the speaker 53 as a sound corresponding to the effect.

  After that, in this game, the state in which no effect as shown in (b45) is generated and the state in which an effect as shown in (b46) is generated are repeated.

  As described above, in the bonus winning effect, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed as follows. That is, in the periods shown in (b40) to (b43), an animation is displayed in which the character image of "BIG BONUS" consisting of one image is gradually reduced from the enlargement state toward the center of the screen. Thereby, the character image of "BIG BONUS" moves the position toward the center of the screen. Then, as shown in (b 43), the character image of “BIG BONUS” displayed in a reduced size is stopped at the center of the screen. After the animation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed and the character image of "BIG BONUS" is stopped, as shown in (b 44), the character image of "BIG BONUS" does not move the position, and The character sound of “Big bonus” is output from the speaker 53 and an effect occurs. Thereafter, as shown in (b45) and (b46), with the character image of "BIG BONUS" stopped, the state where no effect occurs and the state where an effect occurs are repeated.

  Sound data and image data of such a series of bonus prize effects are stored in the RAM 91 c as bonus prize effect data, and are stored in the RAM 91 c as effect data different from the castle search mission effect data. Then, the bonus winning presentation is executed based on the bonus winning presentation data.

  Furthermore, in the bonus winning effect produced via the castle search mission effect, the same bonus effect produced data as the bonus effect produced via the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 6 is used. For this reason, even if it is a case where it passes through any of battle mission production and castle search mission production, the production mode of a bonus prize production is common in both. Thereby, the bonus winning can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Here, the character image of "BIG BONUS" shown in (b44) and (b46) is larger in size than the character image of "BONUS confirmed" shown in (b25) and (b27) described above with reference to FIG. The proportion occupied in the display area of the display 51 is large. That is, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed more emphasized than the character image of "BONUS confirmed".

  In addition, the sound when the effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS" ("Killan Kylan") is "Killan" than the sound when the effect is generated on the character image of "BONUS determined" ("Killan") There are many sounds, and the output time of the sound is long accordingly. In addition, the sound when an effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS" ("Killan Kylan") is also louder than the sound when an effect occurs on the character image of "BONUS confirmed" ("Killan") It is getting bigger. That is, the sound when the effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS" ("Killan Kyan") is emphasized more than the sound ("Killan") when the effect is generated on the character image of "BONUS determined" Has been output.

  Furthermore, the character image of "BIG BONUS" has a larger number of diamond-shaped decorative images when the effect is generated than the character image of "BONUS confirmed". That is, the effect on the character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed more emphatically than the effect on the character image of "BONUS confirmed".

  In addition, while the bonus winning effect shown in (b40) to (b46) is being executed, an operation for advancing the game (for example, the start operation of the next game and the setting operation of the number of bets) is possible. Therefore, if the game is shifted to the next game before the end of the series of bonus winning effects, it is possible to end the bonus winning effect halfway (so-called cancellation).

(An example of AT continuation production)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the AT continuation effect. In FIG. 11, the same effect is executed in (c2) to (c7) regardless of whether AT continues or not, and then the effects of (c8) to (c12) are executed when AT does not continue On the other hand, when the AT continues, the effects (c14) to (c18) are executed. With the effects of (c8) to (c12) and the effects of (c14) to (c18), effects transitioning on the same time axis are shown in parallel in FIG. That is, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the effect periods of (c8) to (c12) and the effect periods of (c14) to (c18) have the same length.

  As shown in (c1), during the AT, an image in which the character is running is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with background images of mountains and moon indicating the AT state. Further, a number (213 in this example) is displayed below the liquid crystal display 51 as operation information, and above the liquid crystal display 51, a character image of "at AT" indicating that AT is being performed, A character image of "remaining 50G" indicating the number of remaining AT games is displayed. The speaker 53 outputs BGM for AT.

  As shown in (c2), when all the number of AT games are digested, an AT continuation effect is executed. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which an ally character (character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (character on the right side of the screen) are facing each other. The character image of "Start" is displayed. The speaker 53 outputs BGM for continuous rotation.

  As shown in (c3), when the predetermined time has elapsed, the character image of "battle start" disappears, and an image in which the ally character and the enemy character battle each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The speaker 53 continues the output of the BGM for continuous rotation.

  Thereafter, after the battle in the AT continuation effect is performed over a plurality of games, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game, the effect shifts to (c4). During this time, the speaker 53 continues to output BGM for continuous turning.

  As shown in (c4), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the ally character and the enemy character battle. In this example, an image in which the ally character is dominant is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The speaker 53 continues the output of the BGM for continuous rotation.

  As shown in (c5), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character further battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this example, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the ally character is inferior. The speaker 53 continues the output of the BGM for continuous rotation.

  As shown in (c6), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character face each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 again. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuous rolling is continued, and furthermore, a speech sound "This is the last !!" indicating that the battle is finalized is output.

  As shown in (c7), an image in which the ally character and the enemy character battle each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 again. The speaker 53 continues the output of the BGM for continuous crawling, and further, outputs a speech sound of “Triller” in which an heated battle is developed.

  If the AT does not continue, as shown in (c 8), an image in which the ally character loses the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an image indicating that the AT did not continue. Specifically, an animation in which the ally character shakes and the enemy character is pleased is displayed. From the speaker 53, BGM for LOSE is output, and further, a speech sound "losing" indicating that the ally character is defeated is output.

  After that, as shown in (c9), the ally character shakes while falling down, and tears are further dropped, and an animation in which the enemy character is pleased is displayed. The speaker 53 continues the output of the BGM for LOSE, and further outputs a speech sound of “always come” by the enemy character.

  Thereafter, as shown in (c10), the darkening process starts. Specifically, the animation in which the character shown in (c9) moves is ended, and the image of the character stands still, and the image of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 shows the image shown in (c9). Slightly lower than the lightness of, and the entire screen becomes slightly darker. The speaker 53 outputs BGM for darkening.

  After that, as shown in (c11), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered than the brightness of the image shown in (c10) by the darkening process, and the entire screen becomes darker. The image of the character continues to stand still and is in the same display state as (c10). The speaker 53 continues the output of the BGM for darkening, and further, an effect of "Gahn" as a sound indicating that the AT did not continue so as to be compatible with the darkening process from (c10) to (c11). Sound is output.

  Thereafter, as shown in (c12), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered than the brightness of the image shown in (c11) by the darkening process, and the entire screen becomes darker. Note that the character is visible even if the darkening process is performed. The image of the character remains stationary and is in the same display state as (c9) and (c10). The speaker 53 stops the sound output, and the speaker 53 does not output any BGM or character voice.

  Furthermore, in a state where the dark image is processed on the still image of the character, the result image is displayed on the front side of the still image so as to overlap the still image. The result image is an image for notifying information on the game history, and in the present embodiment, the medal payout number obtained by the player in the AT (in the case of one or a plurality of continuations during the series of ATs). It is an image showing a total. For example, as shown in (c12), the character image "TOTAL 700" is displayed so as to overlap the still image subjected to the darkening process. Since the result image is displayed so as to be superimposed on the still image such as the character subjected to the dark process, the dark image is not performed on the result image, and the dark process is performed on the still image. Even if it does, it does not prevent the visual recognition of the result image. The result image may be any information as long as the information on the game history is notified. For example, the total of the net number of medals increased during AT may be notified, or the total number of games is notified. May be

  Thereafter, as shown in (c13), when the start switch 7 is operated, the effect returns to the normal state again as in (h1).

  On the other hand, when the AT continues, as shown in (c14), an image in which the teammate character beats the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an image indicating that the AT will continue. Specifically, an animation in which an enemy character shakes and an ally character is pleased is displayed. From the speaker 53, BGM for WIN is output, and furthermore, a speech sound of "winning" indicating that the ally character has won is output.

  Thereafter, as shown in (c15), the enemy character shakes with falling, and tears are further dropped, and an animation in which the ally character is pleased is displayed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and furthermore, the speech sound of "done" by the ally character is output.

  After that, as shown in (c16), the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the upper left of the liquid crystal display 51 while the character is moving. In addition, since it is a case where AT continues, dark conversion processing like (c10) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for WIN is continued, and furthermore, a speech sound of "winning" by the ally character is output.

  Thereafter, as shown in (c17), an animation in which a confetti falls further is displayed while the character is moving. In addition, since it is a case where AT continues, dark conversion processing like (c11) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of BGM for WIN is continued, and further, a sound effect of "pyrrolo rine" is output as a sound indicating that the AT is to be continued.

  Thereafter, as shown in (c18), an animation is displayed in which a large amount of confetti falls while the character moves. In addition, since it is a case where AT continues, dark conversion processing like (c12) is not performed. The speaker 53 continues the output of the BGM for WIN, and further, outputs a character voice "WIN" as a sound indicating that the AT is to be continued.

  Thereafter, as shown in (c19), when the start switch 7 is operated, a character image of "AT continuation !!" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and as in (c1), it returns to the effect of the AT state again. .

  As described above, in the AT continuation effect, when the AT does not continue, darkening processing is performed so that the lightness of the image shown in (c10) to (c12) is the lightness of the image shown in (c16) to (c18) Also, as shown in (c10) to (c12), the animated image is stopped, and the sound output is also stopped, giving a dark impression to the player. This indicates to the player that the AT will not continue. On the other hand, when the AT continues, as shown in (c16) to (c18), the image is animated to continue moving without being subjected to darkening processing, and sound output such as BGM and character voice continues. Because the sound is output over a longer period than when the AT does not continue, it gives the player a bright impression. This indicates to the player that AT will continue.

(An example of specialization zone continuation production)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the specialization zone continuation effect. In FIG. 12, the same effect is executed in (d3) to (d6) regardless of whether the specialized zone continues or not, and thereafter (d7) to (d11) when the specialized zone does not continue The effect of (d13) to (d17) is performed when the specialization zone continues while the effect of is performed. With the effects of (d7) to (d11) and the effects of (d13) to (d17), effects transitioning on the same time axis are shown in parallel in FIG. That is, in this embodiment, it is assumed that the effect periods of (d7) to (d11) and the effect periods of (d13) to (d17) have the same length.

  As shown in (d1), in the specialization zone, the image of the treasure box is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the example shown in (d1), an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 such that a part of the cloud can be seen from inside by opening the treasure box a little. Further, above the liquid crystal display 51, a character image of "in specialization zone" indicating that the specialization zone is in progress and a character image of "remaining 10G" indicating the number of remaining specialization zone games are displayed. Be done. The speaker 53 outputs BGM for the specialization zone, and further outputs a sound effect such as "tiling" such that a cloud can be seen a little from the treasure box.

  As shown in (d2), when the number of AT games is increased by winning the Bell or Rare role, "GET!" Together with the cloud image with the characters "+20" indicating the number of AT games added. The character image of “!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the character of "+20 GET !!" can be recognized by the player as an addition to the number of AT games. The speaker 53 continues outputting the BGM for the specialization zone, and further outputs character voice "+20 GET" as a sound indicating that the number of AT games has been increased.

  After that, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the next game after all the specialized zone game numbers (10 games) have been consumed, as shown in (d3), the specialized zone continuation effect is executed Be done. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of the treasure box. The speaker 53 outputs BGM for continuous rotation.

  As shown in (d4), when the first stop operation is performed on the stop switch, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of the treasure box and the key. The speaker 53 continues the output of the BGM for continuous rotation.

  As shown in (d5), when the second stop operation is performed on the stop switch, an animation in which a key is inserted into the treasure box is displayed. The speaker 53 continues the output of the BGM for continuous crawling, and further outputs a sound effect of “Gacha” that unlocks the treasure box.

  As shown in (d6), when the third stop operation is performed on the stop switch, an animation is displayed in which the treasure box is slightly opened and a part of the cloud can be seen from the inside. The speaker 53 continues the output of the BGM for continuous whisking, and further outputs a sound effect of "flickering" such that the cloud can be seen a little. By such an effect, the player can be expected to continue the specialization zone.

  If the specialization zone does not continue, as shown in (d7), an animation is displayed in which a treasure box is opened and a cloud appears from inside. If the specialized zone does not continue, the emerging clouds are not labeled at all. The speaker 53 outputs BGM for non-continuation, and further outputs a sound effect of “Paka” such that the treasure box is opened.

  After that, as shown in (d8), an animation in which the emerging clouds move is displayed. The speaker 53 continues the output of the non-continuing BGM, and further outputs a sound effect of "shush" as if the cloud moves.

  Thereafter, as shown in (d9), the darkening process starts. Specifically, the animation in which the cloud moves in (d8) is ended, and the image of the moving cloud is stopped, and the lightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is (d8). It falls below the lightness of the image shown and the entire screen becomes dark. The speaker 53 outputs BGM for darkening.

  Thereafter, as shown in (d10), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered than the brightness of the image shown in (d9) by the darkening process, and the entire screen becomes darker. The images of the treasure chests and clouds continue to stand still and are in the same display state as (d9). From the speaker 53, the output of the background music for darkening is continued, and further, as the sound indicating that the specialization zone is not continued so as to be compatible with the darkening processing over (d9) to (d10), "Ghan" Sound effect is output.

  Thereafter, as shown in (d11), the brightness of the image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is further lowered than the brightness of the image shown in (d10) by the darkening process, and the entire screen becomes darker. Clouds and treasure chests are visible even if darkening is being performed. The images of the treasure chests and clouds continue to stand still and have the same display state as (d9) and (d10). The speaker 53 stops the sound output, and the speaker 53 does not output any BGM or character voice.

  Furthermore, in the state where the dark image is processed on the cloud or the still image of the treasure box, the result image is displayed on the front side of the still image so as to be superimposed on the still image. The result image is an image for notifying information on the game history, and in the present embodiment, is an image showing the total number of AT games added in the specialization zone. For example, as shown in (d11), the character image "TOTAL 150G" is displayed so as to overlap the still image subjected to the darkening process. Since the result image is displayed so as to overlap the still image subjected to the dark process, the dark image is not performed on the result image, and the dark process is performed on the still image. Also, the observation of the result image is not hindered. The result image may be any information as long as the information on the game history is notified. For example, the total number of medals paid out in the specialization zone may be notified, or the total number of medals newly added may be notified. It may be one. In addition, the number of continuing games in the specialization zone may be notified.

  After that, as shown in (d12), when the start switch 7 is operated, it returns to the game effect in the AT, as in (c1). At this time, a character image indicating that the number of AT games added in the specialization zone is added to the rest of the number of AT games whose subtraction has been stopped by transitioning to the specialization zone is a liquid crystal display Displayed on the display 51. In the example shown in (d12), the character image of "+150 G" indicating the number of AT games added in the specialization zone is displayed below the character image of "remaining 32 G" indicating the remainder of the number of AT games. Is displayed on. Thereafter, although not shown, the character image of "+ 150G" disappears, 150G is added to "remaining 32G" indicating the remainder of the number of AT games, and the resultant "remaining 182G" character image is a liquid crystal display Displayed on 51

  On the other hand, when the specialization zone continues, as shown in (d13), an animation in which a treasure box is opened and a cloud appears from inside is displayed. In the case where the specialization zone continues, the appearing clouds are marked with characters indicating the number of specialization zone games to be added. For example, in this example, the letters "+100" are attached to the cloud. From the speaker 53, BGM for continuation is output, and further, a sound effect of “Paka” such that the treasure box is opened is output.

  Thereafter, as shown in (d14), an animation in which the emerging cloud moves is displayed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuation is continued, and further, the sound effect of "shush" in which the cloud moves is output.

  After that, as shown in (d15), an animation in which the clouds move further is displayed. In addition, since it is a case where a specialization zone continues, dark conversion processing like (d9) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuation is continued, and further, the sound effect of "shush" as if the cloud moves is output.

  After that, as shown in (d16), an animation in which the clouds gradually increase is displayed. In addition, since it is a case where a specialization zone continues, dark conversion processing like (d10) is not performed. From the speaker 53, the output of the BGM for continuation is continued, and further, a sound effect of "pyrrolo rine" is output as a sound indicating that the specialization zone continues.

  Thereafter, as shown in (d17), the cloud moves further and a character image of "GET !!" is added. As a result, the character of "+100 GET !!" can be recognized by the player as an addition to the number of AT games. In addition, since it is a case where a specialization zone continues, dark conversion processing like (d11) is not performed. The speaker 53 continues the output of the BGM for continuation, and further, the character voice "+100 GET" is output as a sound indicating that the number of AT games has been increased.

  Thereafter, as shown in (d18), when the start switch 7 is operated, special zone continuation effects are performed again asking whether the special zone continues or not as in (d3).

  As described above, in the specialization zone continuation effect, when the specialization zone does not continue because the number of AT games is not added, the darkening process is performed, and the lightness of the image shown in (d9) to (d11) d15) to lower than the lightness of the image shown in (d17), and as shown in (d9) to (d11), the animated image is stopped and sound output is also stopped. Give a dark impression. This indicates to the player that the specialization zone does not continue. On the other hand, when the specialization zone continues due to the addition of the number of AT games, as shown in (d9) to (d11), the image is displayed so that the image continues to move without being subjected to darkening processing. Since the sound is output over a longer period than when the specialization zone is not continued by continuing the sound output such as BGM and character voice, the player is given a bright impression. This indicates to the player that the specialization zone continues.

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

  (1-1) As shown in FIG. 11 (c12) and FIG. 12 (d11), when the AT or the specialization zone does not continue, the game history is performed after the image such as the character, the cloud, or the treasure box is darkened The result image is displayed to inform information on the As described above, since the result image is displayed when the player recognizes the end of the AT or the specialization zone by performing the darkening process on the image, the result display can be shown to the player at a suitable timing. Can. Furthermore, the result image is displayed after the image, such as a character, a cloud, or a treasure box, is stopped from being animated. In this manner, when the player recognizes the end of the AT or the specialization zone by displaying the animated image as a still image, the result image is displayed, so that the result display can be shown to the player at a suitable timing. Can. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the slot machine 1 improved regarding the suggestion of the grant of the right to control to the specific state such as the AT or the specialization zone.

  (1-2) As shown in FIG. 11 (c12) and FIG. 12 (d11), by displaying the result image, the total number of medals paid out in the AT and the number of AT games added in the specialization zone The total is informed to the player. Thus, when the AT or the specialization zone ends, the player can recognize the total number of medals paid out in the AT or the total number of AT games added in the specialization zone.

  (1-3) As shown in (c10) to (c12) in FIG. 11 and (d9) to (d11) in FIG. 12, the brightness of the entire screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is changed by performing the darkening process. It falls and the whole screen becomes dark. As a result, when the AT or the specialization zone ends, the darkening process is performed, which makes it easy for the player to recognize that the AT or the specialization zone ends.

  (2-1) FIGS. 2 (h1) to 2 (h6), FIGS. 3 (a1) to (a8), FIGS. 7 (b1) to (b8), FIGS. 11 (c2) to (c9), and FIG. 12 (d3) As shown in) to (d8), there is a state in which a sound such as BGM or character voice is output from the speaker 53 before the darkening process is performed, while FIG. 2 (h9), FIG. 3 (a11) As shown in FIG. 7 (b 11), FIG. 11 (c 12), and FIG. 12 (d 11), no sound such as BGM or character voice is output from the speaker 53 when darkening processing is being performed. there were. In this manner, when the darkening process is performed as a result of the effect, no sound is output so that the player can give a dark impression to the player, the mission effect is not developed, and the bonus is not won, Alternatively, the player can be emphasized and informed that the AT or the special zone does not continue. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the slot machine 1 improved regarding the suggestion of the grant of the right to control to the specific state such as the AT or the specialization zone.

  (2-2) As shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 7, FIG. 11, and FIG. 12, when notifying the development or WIN or the number of added games in the effect, sound output more than when not notifying these. The period is long. For example, in the development rendition, the sound is output until the rendition period of (h5) to (h8) when the rendition is not developed, but the sound is not output in the rendition of (h9). On the other hand, when the mission effect is developed, sound is continuously output over the effect periods (h11) to (h15). The same applies to a mission effect, an AT continuation effect, or a specialized zone continuation effect. As a result, it is possible to give the player a bright impression, and to inform the player that the mission effect is developed, the bonus is won, or that the AT or the specialization zone continues to be emphasized. it can.

  (2-2) As shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 7, FIG. 11, and FIG. 12, according to the presence or absence of development to the mission effect, the presence or absence of bonus winning, or the presence or absence of continuation of AT or specialization zone Before the effect is branched, common BGM and character voice are output. For example, in the development rendition, common BGM and character voices are output regardless of whether the rendition of (h1) to (h4) before the rendition diverges depending on the presence or absence of development to the mission rendition Thus, by performing common rendering in the rendering period before the rendering splits, it is possible to develop a mission rendering, to win a bonus, or to continue the AT or the specialization zone. Can be expected to be effective.

  (3-1) As shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 7, FIG. 11, and FIG. 12, when notifying the development or WIN or the number of added games in the effect, the character or the game is not performed. While an image such as paper confetti is displayed as an animation, when notification of the development, WIN, or the number of added games is not given in the effect, a process of darkening is performed and a part of the image displayed as an animation stands still. As a result, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner whether the progress, WIN, or the number of added games is notified in the effect by the contents of the effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the slot machine 1 improved regarding the suggestion of the grant of the right to control to the specific state such as the AT or the specialization zone.

  (3-2) Fig. 2 (h7) to (h9), Fig. 3 (a9) to (all), Fig. 7 (b9) to (b11), Fig. 11 (c10) to (c12), and Fig. 12 (d9) As shown in) to (d11), the image being displayed in animation is stopped and the darkening process is performed. As a result, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the mission effect is not developed, the bonus is not won, or the AT or the specialization zone is not continued. In the above-described example, the darkening process may be performed after the image which has been displayed in animation is stopped. Even in this manner, it is possible to easily inform the player that the mission effect is not developed, the bonus is not won, or the AT or the special zone is not continued.

  (4-1) As shown in FIGS. 3 (a9) to (a11) and FIGS. 7 (b9) to (b11), in battle mission effect and castle search mission effect, common darkening is performed based on common effect data. Processing is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 3 (a9) and FIG. 7 (b9), in the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect, the same third stop operation is performed to perform the darkening process, and then the darkening process is started. The timing is also the same. Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 (a9) to (a11) and FIGS. 7 (b9) to (b11), the execution period of the darkening process is the same between the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect. As a result, even if the content of the effect is different, it is possible to inform the player that the bonus is not won in an easy-to-understand manner.

  (4-2) As shown in FIG. 3 (a9) to (a11) and FIG. 7 (b9) to (b11), in the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect, the same darkening process is performed to make the character The image display for darkening the image is common. As described above, since the same effect data is used for the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect, the storage capacity of the RAM 91 c can be reduced.

  (5-1) As shown in FIG. 4, in the bonus determination effect via the battle mission effect, an image related to the battle mission effect on the back side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 (the ally character has won the enemy character While the image is displayed, the image of the bonus determination effect is displayed on the front side. As a result, since the image related to the bonus determination effect can be shown to the player on the front side while showing the image related to the battle mission effect, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8, in the bonus determination effect via the castle search mission effect, an image related to the castle search mission effect on the back side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 (image when the character has reached the castle) Is displayed, while an image of the bonus determination effect is displayed on the front side. As a result, since the image related to the bonus determination effect can be shown to the player on the front side while showing the image related to the castle search mission effect, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, since the common bonus finalization effect is executed regardless of which of the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect, regardless of the type of the mission effect passed through, it is suggested to the player that the bonus is won easily can do. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game regarding the suggestion of the bonus winning.

  (5-2) As shown in FIG. 4 (a 26) and FIG. 8 (b 26), the common “Killan” is used as a sound to indicate that a bonus has been won, regardless of whether it is via battle mission effect or castle search mission effect. Since the sound of “Bonus fixed” is output from the speaker 53, it is possible to suggest that the player has won the bonus more easily to the player regardless of the type of the mission effect via which he has passed.

  (5-3) As shown in FIGS. 4 (a 25) to (a 29), the character image of “BONUS finalized” after being displayed in a reduced size does not disturb the visibility of the image of battle mission effect, and FIG. 8 (b 25) As shown in (b29), the character image of "BONUS finalized" after being displayed in a reduced size does not disturb the visibility of the image of the castle search mission effect. Therefore, the character image of "BONUS determined" is used to suggest the bonus winning to the player, and the visibility of the image of battle mission effect and castle search mission effect displayed on the back side is not disturbed.

  (5-4) The same bonus determination effect data is used in the bonus determination effect in the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 4 and the bonus determination effect in the castle search mission effect shown in FIG. 8 Regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is performed, the effect mode of the bonus determination effect is common to both, and it can be suggested to the player that the bonus is won easily. Furthermore, since it is not necessary to provide different bonus determination effect data in accordance with the type of mission effect, the storage capacity of the RAM 41c can be reduced.

  (6-1) As shown in FIG. 5, in the combination effect via battle mission effect, an image related to battle mission effect on the back side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 (image in which the ally character beats the enemy character ) Is displayed, while the image of the combination effect is displayed on the front side. Thereby, while showing the image related to the battle mission effect, it is possible to show the player the image related to the combination effect on the front side, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, in the combination effect via the castle search mission effect, there is an image (image in which the character has reached the castle) related to the castle effect mission effect on the back side of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. While being displayed, the image of the combination effect is displayed on the front side. This makes it possible to show the player the image related to the combination effect on the front side while showing the image relating to the castle search mission effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, since a common combination effect is executed regardless of whether the battle mission effect or the castle search mission effect is performed, the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus winning and the bonus that can be won regardless of the type of the mission effect passed through. Can be suggested to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. Therefore, with regard to the suggestion of the bonus combination and the suggestion of the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game.

  (6-2) As shown in FIG. 5 (a 38) and FIG. 9 (b 38), the player is prompted to derive a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus that can be won, regardless of whether it is via battle mission effect or castle search mission effect Since a common “truon” sound is output from the speaker 53 as a sound, it is possible to suggest to the player a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus that can be won regardless of the type of the mission effect via which it passes.

  (6-3) As shown in FIGS. 5 (a37) to 5 (a38), the character image of "777" after being reduced and displayed does not disturb the visibility of the image of the battle mission effect as much as possible; As shown in (b38), the character image of "777" after being reduced and displayed does not disturb the visibility of the image of the castle search mission effect as much as possible. Therefore, the character image of "777" urges the player to derive the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus that can be won, and the visibility of the image of battle mission effect and castle search mission effect displayed on the back side is displayed. Do not inhibit as much as possible.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a38) and 9 (b38), the character image of "777" is stopped at the fixed position at the center of the screen and displayed on the back side. It was superimposed on the image of mission presentation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the character image of "777" may stop at a position not superimposed on the image of the mission effect displayed on the back side as a fixed position. In this way, the character image of "777" can further inhibit the visibility of the image of the mission effect.

  (6-4) Since the same combination effect data is used in the combination effect when the battle mission effect shown in FIG. 5 is passed and the combination effect when the castle search mission effect shown in FIG. Whichever of the effects and the castle search mission effect is passed, the effect mode of the combination effect is common to both, and it is easy for the player to suggest the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus winning and the bonus that can be won. be able to. Furthermore, since it is not necessary to provide different combination effect data according to the type of mission effect, the storage capacity of the RAM 41c can be reduced.

  (6-5) As described above with reference to FIGS. 5 and 9, the combination effect for promoting the combination of the seven red symbols corresponding to the big bonus winning, and the red seven, red seven, and blue seven symbols corresponding to the regular bonus winning In the combination effect for prompting the combination, the position and the size of the character image of "777" and the sound for "truon" as a sound for prompting the extraction of seven sets are common. As described above, only the symbol combination prompting for derivation is different, and since the position and the size of the other character images of "777" and the sound for "truon" as the sound prompting the derivation of the seven sets are common, It is easy for the player to recognize the symbol combination to be aimed.

  (7-1) In the bonus determination effect shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 8, as shown in FIG. 4 (a18) and FIG. 8 (b18), the content of the character image is contained in the display area of the image in the liquid crystal display 51. The character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed with no size, and then, as shown in FIG. 4 (a 25) and FIG. 8 (b 25), the content of the character image fits in the display area of the image in the liquid crystal display 51 The text image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed. This makes it possible to effectively show the character image of "BONUS confirmed" to the player. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game regarding the suggestion of the bonus winning.

  Further, in the bonus winning effects shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 10, as shown in FIG. 6 (a 40) and FIG. 10 (b 40), the size of the content of the character image does not fit in the display area of the image in the liquid crystal display 51. A character image of “BIG BONUS” is displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 6 (a 46) and FIG. 10 (b 46), the content of the character image fits in the display area of the image in the liquid crystal display 51 The character image of "is displayed. Thereby, the character image of "BIG BONUS" can be effectively shown to the player.

  (7-2) In the bonus determined effect shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a 18) to (a 25) and FIGS. 8 (b 18) to (b 25), the character image of “BONUS determined” is displayed. While the reduced display is performed from the enlarged display, the sound of “Pappular” or the sound of “Sween” is output from the speaker 53. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4 (a26) and FIG. 8 (b26), when the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completely reduced and displayed and stopped at the fixed position, the sound of "Killan, bonus confirmed" It is output. As such, since the speaker 53 outputs a sound indicating that the bonus is won for the first time after the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completely reduced and displayed, the player can be notified of the bonus won in an easy-to-understand manner. it can.

  Further, in the bonus winning effects shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a 40) to (a 43) and FIGS. 10 (b 40) to (b 43), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is enlarged and displayed. While the reduction display is performed, the sound of “PAPPALLAPER” is output from the speaker 53. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6 (a 44) and FIG. 10 (b 44), when the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completely reduced and displayed and stopped at a fixed position, the sound of "Killan Kylan, Big Bonus" Output from As described above, since the sound suggesting the bonus winning is output from the speaker 53 only after the character image of “BIG BONUS” is completely reduced and displayed, the bonus winning can be transmitted to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

  (7-3) In the bonus determination effect shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 8, as shown in FIG. 4 (a 18) and FIG. 8 (b 18), the content of the character image is contained in the display area of the image in the liquid crystal display 51. The character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed with no size, and then, as shown in FIG. 4 (a26) and FIG. 8 (b26), the content of the character image fits in the display area of the image in the liquid crystal display 51 The text image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed. As a result, the character image of "BONUS determined" can be shown to the player in a display mode having an impact, and the player can be notified of the bonus winning in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Further, in the bonus winning effects shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 10, as shown in FIG. 6 (a 40) and FIG. 10 (b 40), the size of the content of the character image does not fit in the display area of the image in the liquid crystal display 51. A character image of “BIG BONUS” is displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 6 (a 46) and FIG. 10 (b 46), the content of the character image fits in the display area of the image in the liquid crystal display 51 The character image of "is displayed. Thus, the character image of "BIG BONUS" can be shown to the player in a display mode with an impact, and the bonus winning can be transmitted to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

  (8-1) In the bonus determination effect shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 8, as in the periods of (a18) to (a25) of FIG. 4 and the periods of (b18) to (b25) of FIG. In a period in which the image changes from the enlarged display to the reduced display and the position changes, the effect does not occur on the character image of "BONUS confirmed". On the other hand, after the display operation of the character image of “BONUS determined” is completed and stopped at the fixed position as in the period after FIG. 4 (a26) and the period after FIG. 8 (b26), “BONUS determined The effect occurs on the character image of "". Thus, during the period in which the character image of "BONUS determination" is moving the position, the character image of "BONUS determination" is moving, thereby causing the player to pay attention to the character image of "BONUS determination" Can. Further, during the period when the movement of the character image of “BONUS confirmed” is completed and the position is not moved, the player can pay attention to the character image of “BONUS confirmed” by the effect being generated. Furthermore, since the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is not moved, the content of the character image can be transmitted to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. In this manner, the player can be made to pay attention to the character image of "BONUS determined" by the operation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" and the generation of the effect on the character image of "BONUS determined", so a bonus is won. It is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game regarding the suggestion of

  Further, in the bonus winning effects shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is enlarged as in the periods of (a40) to (a43) of FIG. 6 and the periods of (b40) to (b43) of FIG. During the period in which the display changes to the reduced display and the position changes, no effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS". On the other hand, after the display operation of the character image of “BIG BONUS” is completed and stopped at a fixed position as in the period after FIG. 6 (a44) and the period after FIG. 10 (b44), “BIG BONUS The effect occurs on the character image of "". As described above, since the effect is generated after the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed, it is possible to easily tell the player that the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed.

  (8-2) In the bonus determined effect shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a 18) to (a 25) and FIGS. 8 (b 18) to (b 25), the character image of “BONUS determined” is displayed. While the enlarged display is being displayed in a reduced size, the sound of "Pappara" or "Sween" is output from the speaker 53 in conjunction with the display operation. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4 (a26) and FIG. 8 (b26), when the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completely reduced and displayed and stopped at the fixed position, the sound of "Killan" is linked to the effect. It is outputted from the speaker 53. As described above, since the sound linked to the display operation and effect of the character image of "BONUS determined" is output from the speaker 53, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the bonus winning effects shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a 40) to (a 43) and FIGS. 10 (b 40) to (b 43), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is reduced from enlarged display In the meantime, the sound of “PAPPALLAPER” is outputted from the speaker 53 in conjunction with the display operation. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6 (a 44) and FIG. 10 (b 44), when the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completely reduced and displayed and stopped at a fixed position, "Killan Kylan, big bonus" "" Is output from the speaker 53. Thus, since the sound linked to the display operation and effect of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is outputted from the speaker 53, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (8-3) In the bonus determination effect shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, the character image of "BONUS determined" in the periods of (a18) to (a25) of FIG. 4 and the periods of (b18) to (b25) of FIG. Changes the position from the enlarged display to the reduced display. On the other hand, in the period after FIG. 4 (a26) and the period after FIG. 8 (b26), the position of the character image of "BONUS determined" does not change. Thereby, the player is first made to pay attention to the character image of "BONUS confirmed" by changing the position of the character image of "BONUS confirmed", and then "No, the position of the character image of" BONUS confirmed "is not changed. The content of the character image of “BONUS fixed” can be transmitted to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Further, in the bonus winning effects shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is enlarged and displayed in the periods of (a40) to (a43) of FIG. 6 and the periods of (b40) to (b43) of FIG. The position changes by displaying in a reduced size. On the other hand, the position of the character image of "BIG BONUS" does not change in the period after FIG. 6 (a44) and the period after FIG. 10 (b44). Thereby, first, the character image of "BIG BONUS" is made to pay attention to the character image of "BIG BONUS" by changing the position of the character image of "BIG BONUS", and then the position of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is not changed. The content of the character image of "BIG BONUS" can be transmitted to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

  (8-4) In the bonus determined effect shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a 18) to (a 25) and FIGS. 8 (b 18) to (b 25), the character image of “BONUS determined” is displayed. The effect does not occur on the character image of "BONUS confirmed" during the reduction display from the enlarged display, and then the effect is applied to the character image of "BONUS confirmed" after the display operation of the character image of "BONUS confirmed" is completed. Occur. As a result, when the effect is generated, the player can be easily informed that the display operation of the character image of "BONUS determined" is completed.

  Further, in the bonus winning effects shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a 40) to (a 43) and FIGS. 10 (b 40) to (b 43), the character image of "BIG BONUS" is enlarged and displayed. During the reduction display, no effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS", and then an effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS" after the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed. As a result, when the effect is generated, the player can be easily notified that the display operation of the character image of "BIG BONUS" is completed.

  (9-1) The character image of "BIG BONUS" shown in FIG. 6 (b 44), (b 46) is larger in size than the character image of "BONUS confirmed" shown in FIG. 4 (b 26), (b 28). Even the flashy has occurred and is displayed with emphasis. As a result, since the suggestion when actually being controlled by the bonus is emphasized more than when the bonus winning is suggested, it is possible to further give the player the pleasure of being controlled by the bonus, which makes the game interesting Can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game regarding the suggestion of control to the bonus together with the suggestion of the bonus winning.

  (9-2) The sound ("Kirran Kyan") when an effect occurs on the character image of "BIG BONUS" shown in FIG. 6 (b44), (b46) is shown in FIG. 4 (b26), (b28) The number of sounds "Killan" is larger than the sound ("Killan") when the effect is generated on the character image of "BONUS finalized", and the sound output time is longer and the volume is larger accordingly. As a result, since the suggestion when actually being controlled by the bonus is emphasized more than when the bonus winning is suggested, it is possible to further give the player the pleasure of being controlled by the bonus, which makes the game interesting Can be improved.

  (9-3) The effect on the character image of "BIG BONUS" shown in FIG. 6 (b44), (b46) is more diamond-shaped than the effect on "BONUS confirmed" shown in FIG. 4 (b26), (b28). The number of decorative images is large and flashy. As a result, since the suggestion when actually being controlled by the bonus is emphasized more than when the bonus winning is suggested, it is possible to further give the player the pleasure of being controlled by the bonus, which makes the game interesting Can be improved.

  (10-1) As shown in FIGS. 5 (a30) and 5 (a35) and 9 (b30) and 9 (b35), the bonus and the bell are simultaneously won when the start switch 7 is operated. When the small part suggestion effect is performed and the bell symbol image is displayed, the combination effect is performed and the character image of "777" is displayed when the bonus is independently won. In this manner, the display of the symbol image starts because the symbol image is displayed at the same execution trigger of the start operation, both when suggesting a small winning combination and when suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus. Depending on the timing, it is possible to prevent the player from realizing as much as possible whether it is an indication of a small role or an indication of a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus. Therefore, with regard to the suggestion of the bonus combination and the suggestion of the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game.

  (10-2) As shown in FIGS. 5 (a33) and 5 (a38) and 9 (b33) and 9 (b38), in the small part suggestion effect, a bell symbol image is displayed first, and then "Bashi" Is output from the speaker 53. On the other hand, in the combination effect, the character image of "777" is displayed first, and then the sound of "truon" different from "basis" is outputted from the speaker 53. Thus, since there is a sound corresponding to each of the small part and the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus, which of the bell symbol image and the character image of "777" is displayed It can be communicated to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. Furthermore, since the timing at which the display of the bell symbol image and the character image of "777" starts is earlier than the timing at which these sounds are output, the output of the sound is earlier than the timing at which the display of the symbol image starts. It is possible to prevent the player from being realized whether it is a suggestion of a minor character or a suggestion of a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus.

  (10-3) Even if a common sound is output from the speaker 53 when the bell symbol image is displayed in the small part suggestion effect and when the character image of "777" is displayed in the combination effect Good. In this way, it is not necessary to provide different sound data depending on when suggesting a small winning combination and when suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus, so the storage capacity of the RAM 41c can be reduced. Furthermore, depending on the type of sound, it is possible to prevent, as much as possible, the player from being able to realize whether it is an indication of a small combination or an indication of a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus that can be won.

  (10-4) When the bonus and the small winning combination are simultaneously won, an image (for example, a bell symbol image) suggesting the small winning combination and an image ("777") suggesting the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus The image) may be simultaneously displayed in response to the start operation. In this way, an image suggesting a small part and an image suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus are displayed at the same time on the same screen, so an effect that has an impact when suggesting a symbol combination prompting for derivation To improve the interest of the game.

  (10-5) As shown in FIGS. 5 (a33) and 5 (a38) and FIGS. 9 (b33) and 9 (b38), the size of the character image of "777" is larger than the size of the bell symbol image. As a result, the player can pay more attention to the character image of "777" that suggests a symbol combination corresponding to the bonus than the bell symbol image that suggests a small winning combination.

  (10-6) As shown in FIGS. 5 (a34) and (a39) and FIGS. 9 (b34) and (b39), the display of the bell symbol image and the character image of "777" is the third stop operation for the stop switch. Disappear at. Thus, when suggesting a small winning combination or when suggesting a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus, the image of the symbol disappears at the same execution trigger of the third stop operation. The process does not become complicated because it is not necessary to differentiate the control for ending the display of the symbols depending on when the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus is suggested.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although the main embodiment in this invention was described, this invention is not limited to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About darkening processing]
In the present embodiment, the darkening process is a process of decreasing the brightness of the entire screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to darken the entire screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the darkening process may be a process of darkening a part of the screen by reducing the lightness of a part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. In this way, the darkening process is performed when the AT or the specialization zone is finished, thereby making it easy for the player to recognize that the AT or specializing zone is finished by the darkening process, while the character or the cloud, Alternatively, it is possible to minimize the reduction in the player's visibility to an image such as a treasure box.

  Note that the darkening process is not limited to the process of reducing the lightness of the screen, and may change the display color of the screen to a dark color. Further, the brightness of the screen and the display color may be partially changed to enlarge the area where the darkening process is performed in stages. Furthermore, the darkening process may be a process in which a darkened darkened image is superimposed on the front side of a character, a cloud, or a still image of a treasure box, and a result image is further superimposed on the front side.

  In the present embodiment, the darkening process is performed when the third stop operation is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the start switch 7 is operated, the first stop operation or the second stop operation is performed. The darkening process may be performed upon being triggered. Whichever trigger the darkening process is performed, the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect may be the same when the darkening process starts and the start timing is the same.

[About mute]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2 (h9), FIG. 3 (a11), FIG. 7 (b11), FIG. 11 (c12) and FIG. The sound output from 53 was to stop. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The sound output may be stopped simultaneously with the darkening process, or may be stopped before the darkening process is performed. In order to give the player a dark impression, the sound output from the speaker 53 may be stopped at any timing as long as the darkening process is performed and the darkening process is completed.

[About mission effects]
In the present embodiment, the battle mission effect and the castle search mission effect are illustrated as effects to make the player expect a bonus winning, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the mission effects may include mission effects other than battle mission effects and castle search mission effects, and these mission effects may be determined by lottery or may be selectable by the player. Good. In addition to the mission effect, any effect may be executed as long as it is an effect to be performed until a bonus determination effect, a combination effect, and a bonus winning effect.

[About bonus finalization effect]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (a26) and FIG. 8 (b26), the character image of "BONUS determined" is not superimposed on various images of the mission effect, but the mission effect is It may be partially superimposed on various images. However, even in such a case, it is preferable that the character image of "BONUS determined" does not hinder the visibility for the mission effect.

  The character image of "BONUS finalized" is displayed in a stepwise manner from enlarged display to reduced display, but the reduction may be performed in two or three steps. What is necessary is to be reduced in a plurality of stages between the enlarged display and the reduced display.

[About combination production]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a35) to (a38) and FIGS. 9 (b35) to (b38), when symbol combinations corresponding to winning possible bonuses are shown, they correspond to all reels. The character image of the symbol "777" was displayed at once at the start operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the character image of the symbol "7" corresponding to each reel may be displayed each time the stop switch is operated. For example, in response to the start operation, the character image of symbol "7" corresponding to left reel 2L is displayed, and the symbol "77" corresponding to left reel 2L and middle reel 2C is triggered by the first operation on left stop switch 8L. The character image of “777” corresponding to the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R may be displayed in response to the second operation on the middle stop switch 8C. Even in this case, the start timing of the display of the symbol image is the same at the same execution timing of the start operation, both when suggesting the small winning combination and when suggesting the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus. Also, since it is not known whether the big bonus is won or the regular bonus is won until the character image of the symbol corresponding to the right reel 2R is displayed, the expectation of the player is maintained as much as possible. Can.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a 35) to (a 37) and 9 (b 35) to (b 37), the character image of “777” changes during the transition from enlarged display to reduced display. The sound according to the display operation of may be output from the speaker 53.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a30) to 5 (a32) and 9 (b30) to 9 (b32), in the period in which the bell symbol image appears from the bottom to the top, the sound matched to the display operation of the bell symbol image is It may be output from the speaker 53.

  The character image of "777" is to be displayed in a step-by-step manner from the enlarged display to the reduced display, but the reduction may be performed in two or three steps, and at least the enlargement may be performed. What is necessary is just to be reduced in multiple steps between the display and the reduction display.

[About the bonus prize production]
When the character image of "BIG BONUS" shown in FIGS. 6 (a44), (a46) and FIGS. 10 (b44), (b46) is displayed, FIGS. 4 (a26), (a28) and 8 (b26), As an example of highlighting the character image of “BONUS determined” shown in (b 28), the size of the character image is large, the character image moves, the output sound is large, the sound output time There are many characters that output voices, multiple characters that output voices, high brightness of light due to effects, long duration of effects, many decorative images in effects, large decorative images in effects, etc. As long as the character image of "BIG BONUS" is emphasized more than the character image of "BONUS confirmed", any method may be used. .

  The character image of "BIG BONUS" is displayed in a stepwise manner from enlarged display to reduced display, but the reduction may be performed in two or three steps. What is necessary is to be reduced in a plurality of stages between the enlarged display and the reduced display.

[Right to control to a specific state]
In the present embodiment, the regular bonus and the big bonus have been exemplified as the right to control to a specific state, but the invention is not limited thereto. For example, a right (for example, navistock) may be applied to control the stop switch operation procedure to an AT (assist time) that can notify the player, or the probability of being controlled by the AT being a normal state The right to control to a higher CZ (chance zone) (for example, the number of CZ games) may be applied. Such a section controlled by AT or CZ is also referred to as an advantageous section, and a section not controlled to an advantageous section is also referred to as a normal section. That is, as the right to control to the specific state, the right to control to the advantageous section may be applied.

[On application to pachinko machines]
In the embodiment described above, the slot machine which is an example of the gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the above-described embodiment may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine in which a so-called gaming ball is hit into the gaming area to play a game.

  For example, as the right to control to a specific state, a big hit may be applied, and a reach effect that causes the player to expect that a big hit will occur may be applied to the mission effect in the present embodiment. Further, when a big hit is won, an effect that suggests the determination of the big hit may be applied to the bonus determination effect in the present embodiment. Further, the effect when the variation of the symbols is stopped and the seven sets of symbols corresponding to the big hit are derived and controlled in the big hit round may be applied to the bonus winning effect in the present embodiment. Further, development rendition in which the player is expected to evolve into reach rendition may be applied to the development rendition in the present embodiment. Furthermore, the continuous effect which causes the player to expect that the probability change state or the time reduction state will continue may be applied to the AT continuous effect or the specialization zone continuous effect in the present embodiment. In this case, in the result image displayed when the definite variation state or the short time state is not continued in the continuation effect, the duration (for example, the number of consecutive churns) of the definite time state or the short time state, the number of game balls paid out, etc. are displayed. It is also good.

  As described above, even when various effects in the present embodiment are applied to a pachinko gaming machine, the same effects as those of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can be obtained.

  Note that various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the present embodiment and the modified example described above can be combined as appropriate.

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all the modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 perspective window, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 53 speakers, 91 sub control Part 91a Sub CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that plays a game,
Display means for displaying an image;
As a result of the effect, the effect means for notifying the first result or the second result is provided, and the effect means for executing the informing effect,
When a predetermined event occurs, a first result image is displayed on the display means when the first result is notified as a result of the result notification effect,
When the predetermined event does not occur, a second result image is displayed on the display means when the second result is notified as a result of the result notification effect, and the lightness of the second result image is determined by the first result. A darkening process is performed to lower the lightness of the image,
The result notification effect includes the first result notification effect and the second result notification effect,
The gaming machine, in which the dark transfer process is common between informing the second result as a result of the first result informing effect and informing the second result as a result of the second result informing effect.