JP2019084213A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of securing a player's visibility to a prescribed image even if a plurality of images is displayed in an overlapping manner.SOLUTION: A game machine for playing games is provided, comprising: operation means which can be operated by a player; and display means for displaying images. If a navigation image 81a is displayed in an overlapping manner on the front face side of an expectation degree suggestion image 81b, visibility to the expectation degree suggestion image 81b decreases compared with when the navigation image 81a is displayed not in an overlapping manner on the front face side of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b. However, the display of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b is continued after the display of the navigation image 81a is finished by means of a third stop operation.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, there has been a slot machine for displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 an image suggesting a winning combination and an image prompting the user to operate the stop switch (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2017-124241, A

In the above-described slot machine, when an image prompting the user to operate the stop switch is superimposed on a predetermined image such as an image suggesting a winning combination, the player's visibility for the predetermined image is reduced. Although there is a risk of doing so, no measures have been taken.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its object is to provide a gaming machine capable of securing the player's visibility for a predetermined image even when a plurality of images are displayed in an overlapping manner. It is to be.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine in a modification),
Operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operable by the player;
Display means (for example, liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an image;
The image displayed on the display means includes a predetermined image (for example, an expectation degree suggestion image 81b) and an operation image (for example, a navigation image 81a) for prompting an operation on the operation means.
The display means can display the operation image superimposed on the predetermined image (for example, the navigation image 81a is displayed superimposed on the front side of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b)
,
When the operation image is superimposed and displayed on the predetermined image, the visibility for the predetermined image is lower than that when the operation image is displayed without being superimposed on the predetermined image (for example, FIG. 2) When the navigation image 81a is displayed superimposed on the front side of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b as shown in (a1) and FIG. 3 (b2), the expectation degree is as shown in FIG. 3 (b5) to (b8) The visibility with respect to the expectation degree suggestion image 81 b is lower than when the navigation image 81 a is displayed without being superimposed on the front side of the suggestion image 81 b),
The display means continues the display of the predetermined image even after the display of the operation image is finished (for example, as shown in (b5) to (b8) of FIG.
The display of the expectation degree suggesting image 81b continues even after the display of the is finished).

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
It further comprises a variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified,
The predetermined image and the display area of the operation image when the operation image is superimposed and displayed on the predetermined image are located in the vicinity of the variable display unit (for example, as shown in FIG. 2 (a1), The display areas of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b and the navigation image 81a are the reels 2L, 2C,
It is a display area located right above 2R).

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The display means starts the display of the predetermined image based on the start of the game (for example, as shown in FIG. 3 (b2), the degree of expectation based on the start of the game by the operation of the start switch 7) The display of the suggestion image 81b starts).

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3),
The display means displays the predetermined image when the operation image is superimposed and displayed on the predetermined image and a display area of the operation image (for example, as shown in FIG. 2 (a1), an expectation degree suggestion image 81b and In the display area different from the display area at the center of the screen where the navigation image 81a is displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 2 (a4), the display area at the screen end where the game information image 81c is displayed) , Game information image 81 c) can be displayed,
The predetermined image is an image related to a game that may not be displayed during the game (for example, the expected degree suggesting image 81b is not displayed in a game in which a battle effect is not executed, and as shown in FIG. It is an image displayed in the game in which the effect is being executed),
The special image is an image regarding a game that is always displayed during the game (for example,
The game information image 81c is an image that is always displayed during the game).

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4),
A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively;
Predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result which permits derivation;
A derivation control unit (for example, a reel control process executed by the main control unit) for performing control to derive a display result;
The display means is
Suggested information (for example, correct procedure) indicating the operation mode (for example, correct procedure) of the operation means corresponding to the specific determination result when the determination result of the predetermination means is a specific determination result (for example, push order bell winning) For example, the operation image showing navigation information is displayed (for example, FIG. 3).
(B2), as shown in FIG. 5 (b2), when the pushing order bell is won, a navigation image 81a showing navigation information suggesting the correct procedure of the pushing order bell is displayed),
When the determination result of the predetermination means is the specific determination result, when the operation means is operated in the operation mode corresponding to the specific determination result, when the operation means is operated in the operation mode The display of the operation image is ended, and the display of the predetermined image is continued even after the end (for example, as shown in FIG. 3 (b 2) to (b 8), when the pushing order bell is won, the pushing order is When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the bell correct procedure, the display of the navigation image 81a is ended when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the correct procedure (FIG. 3 (b5)
The display of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b continues even after the end (see (b5) to (b8 in FIG. 3)).
),)
When the determination result of the predetermination means is the specific determination result, when the operation means is not operated in the operation mode corresponding to the specific determination result, the operation means is not operated in the operation mode At the same time, the display of the operation image is ended, and the display of the predetermined image is continued even after the end (for example, as shown in (c2) to (c8) of FIG. Stop switch 8L, 8C, with correct procedure of push order bell
When 8R is not operated, the display of the navigation image 81a is ended when the operation which is not the correct procedure is performed (FIG. 5 (c 3)), and the display of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b continues even after the end (FIG. 5 (c3) to (c8).

(6) In the gaming machine of (5),
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result, the display means does not operate the operation means in the operation manner corresponding to the specific determination result, the operation means in the operation manner. When the user does not operate the display of the operation image, the display mode of the screen included in the display means is changed and the display of the predetermined image is continued even after the end (for example, FIG. As shown in) to (c8), when the push order bell is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated in the correct order procedure of the push order bell, the navigation is performed when the operation other than the correct order procedure is performed. When the display of the image 81a is ended, the lightness of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is lowered (FIG. 5 (c3)), and the display of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b continues even after the end. To (Fig. 5 (c3) ~ (c8))).

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6),
The display means is
By changing and displaying the display mode of the predetermined image (for example, the color of the star image in the expectation degree suggestion image 81b), it is indicated that the degree of advantage for the player is increased (for example, FIG. As shown in the), (b7), the color of the star image in the expectation degree suggestion image 81b is changed from yellow to red, which indicates that the possibility of winning the addition is increased. ),
It is possible to change and display the display mode of the predetermined image after the end of the display of the operation image (for example, as shown in FIG. 3 (b5) to (b7), the display of the navigation image 81a is From the end (FIG. 3 (b5)), the color of the star image in the expectation degree suggestion image 81b is displayed changing from yellow to red (FIG. 3 (b7)).

(8) In the gaming machine of (7),
The display means changes and displays the display mode of the predetermined image based on the specific operation (for example, pressing operation) of the operation means (for example, the effect switch 56) (for example, FIG. 3 (b5) , (B6), when the effect switch 56 (FIG. 3 (b6)) is operated, the color of the star image in the expectation degree suggestion image 81b is changed from yellow to red and displayed (FIG. 3 (b 7))),
The specific operation is not validated when the operation image is superimposed and displayed on the predetermined image, and is validated after the display of the operation image is completed (for example, FIG. 3).
As shown in FIG. 9, the presentation switch 56 is not activated when the navigation image 81a is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b (FIG. 3 (b2) to (b4), After the display of the navigation image 81a is completed (before t1 in FIG. 9) (FIG. 3 (b5) and thereafter, t1 in FIG. 9)
Later)).

(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 for demonstrating the hierarchical structure of the image displayed in battle production. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation execution when operated by a correct procedure in battle production. It is a figure for demonstrating the example from which the expectation degree of an additional winning is different in the production | presentation execution example when it is operated by the correct procedure in battle production | presentation. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation execution when it is operated by an incorrect procedure in battle production. It is a figure for demonstrating the hierarchical structure of the image displayed in serif production. It is a figure which shows the example of presentation execution when operated by the correct procedure in speech production. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation execution when it is operated by the incorrect answer procedure in speech production. It is a timing chart for explaining change of an expectation degree suggestion display by operation of a switch for production.

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 the 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. Below the liquid crystal display 51, a see-through window is formed. The player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, 2R juxtaposed inside the slot machine 1 through the see-through window.
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, the effect switch 56 for use in effect, the start switch 7 operated when starting a game (game), and the rotation of each reel are stopped to derive the display result Stop switches 8L, 8C, operated by
8R is 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 the display of the image on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the detection signal from the effect switch 56 and the command from the main control unit 41. Effect data used for image display of the liquid crystal display 51 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 pay line is the reel 2 displayed in the see-through window
It is a line for determining whether the combination of the symbol in L, 2C, 2R corresponds with the combination of a winning symbol.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the main control unit 41
Determine the display results that allow derivation. Further, when the start switch 7 is operated, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to display the symbols in a variable manner. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the main control unit 41 stops the rotation of the corresponding reels. By stopping the rotation of the reel, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results on the upper, middle, and lower portions of the see-through window. The main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, 2R based on the display result allowing derivation, the timing when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, and the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. Control the reels to stop the

When a combination of winning symbols is stopped on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, the main control unit 41 executes a process according to the winning. The process according to the winning includes, for example, a process of providing a benefit. Here, in the slot machine 1, since it is necessary to set a prescribed bet number to execute one game, medals which are gaming value are consumed each time one game is played. The benefits include the provision of gaming value, the right to execute the game without consuming the gaming value (replay), and the like.

The lottery target role is a role to be a target of the internal lottery performed by the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery to determine a winning combination permitted to occur. Here, it is also referred to as winning that the occurrence of the winning is allowed by the internal lottery. In the internal lottery, by winning one lottery target combination, it is possible to simultaneously win a plurality of winning combinations.

[About AT]
The main control unit 41 can control at AT (assist time). AT is a notification state in which the player is notified of the operation mode (for example, pressing order and operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery relating to the provision of an AT game which is the right to be controlled by the AT. For example, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant an AT game, and the number of AT games to be granted (the number of AT games) by AT lottery. The AT lottery is executed, for example, when the player has won the role of rare (cherry or watermelon). Note that determining that the AT game is awarded in the AT lottery is referred to as AT winning, and not determining that the AT game is assigned in the AT lottery is referred to as non-AT winning.

When the AT is won, the main control unit 41 stores the number of AT games to be given in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Then, the main control unit 41 sets A to the number of stored AT games.
Control to T. The main control unit 41 stops the symbol combination corresponding to the selected winning combination and advantageous for the player on the pay line LN when the winning combination is won during AT such as pressing bell and pressing replay. Inform the operation mode for In addition, it is the operation procedure corresponding to the kind of pushing order combination, Comprising: The thing of the procedure alert | reported by navi is called a correct procedure. On the other hand, an operation procedure which does not correspond to the type of the turn order and which is not notified by the navigation is referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

In addition, the main control unit 41 may execute an additional lottery during AT. The additional lottery is a lottery for providing the number of AT games in addition to the number of AT games already granted. The decision to add an AT game in the addition lottery is also referred to as an addition winning. The additional lottery is executed, for example, when the player is elected as a player.
When the winning is awarded, the number of AT games granted is added to the number of AT games stored in the RAM 41c.

During the AT, when the main control unit 41 is elected as a pushing order during the AT,
A push order command capable of specifying a correct procedure corresponding to the push order is output. Sub control unit 9
1 makes it possible to execute navigation effects based on the push order command. In the navigation effect, a navigation image 81a indicating navigation information suggesting a correct procedure is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Navi image 8
About 1a, it mentions later.

[Overview of various effects]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, various effects performed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The sub control unit 91 grasps the state of the game based on the command from the main control unit 41, and executes various effects based on the detection signal from the effect switch 56.

(Battle production)
In the present embodiment, in the next game in which the rare character is won during the AT, a battle effect may be performed which causes the player to expect an additional win.

In the battle effect, an effect image in which an ally character and an enemy character engage in battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when the ally character finally wins over the enemy character, a character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and it is suggested to the player that the addition is won. On the other hand, when the ally character finally loses the enemy character,
The character image of “LOSE” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and it is suggested to the player that the addition is not won. In addition, about the concrete presentation aspect of battle production, it mentions later, referring FIGS. 2-5.

The degree of expectation of the extra winning in the battle effect is suggested by the “expected degree of victory” (expected degree suggestion image 81 b described later) displayed on the screen. The degree of expectation for victory is indicated by the number of 1 to 5 stars, and the higher the number of stars, the higher the degree of expectation. Also, if the number of stars is the same, red stars are more likely than yellow ones.

(Serif production)
In the present embodiment, in the next game in which the rare character is won during the AT, a speech effect may be performed which causes the player to expect an additional win.

In a speech effect, a character and a speech image produced by the character
The liquid crystal display 51 displays an expectation degree indication image 82 b) described later. Then, the degree of expectation of the additional winning is different according to the content of the speech issued by the character. For example, rather than the line "this change is a chance", the line "this change is intense heat!" Has higher expectations.
Also, depending on the color of the words, the degree of expectation of the winning of the addition differs. There are black, red and purple letter colors for words. The degree of expectation for winning in the top is higher in the order of black, red and purple.
In addition, about the specific presentation aspect of speech effect, it mentions later, referring FIGS. 6-8.

[Hierarchical structure of images displayed in battle rendition]
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the hierarchical structure of the image displayed in the battle effect. FIG. 2 (a1) is an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the battle effect. Figure 2
The image displayed in (a1) is a superimposed image of images having a hierarchical structure as shown in FIG. 2 (a2) to (a5). The details will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 2 (a1), in the battle effect, an effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The image on the back side of the effect image is a background image 81 shown in FIG. 2 (a5).
d. The background image 81 d includes a battle effect image in which the ally character and the enemy character fight.

One front side image of the background image 81d is a game information image 81c shown in FIG. 2 (a4). The game information image 81c is an image related to a game. For example, an image "CRE 47" indicating the number of medals stored as a credit and an image "PAY 0" indicating the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning are displayed. These images are images that are always displayed during the game. However, the gaming information image 81c is not displayed during non-game such as an error occurrence state or a demonstration state. Images that are always displayed during the game also include background images.

Further, as the game information image 81c, for example, an image "500 acquired number" showing the medals obtained by the player during AT, an image "TOTAL 250G" showing the number of digested games of AT, A
Images “remaining G 50 G” indicating the number of remaining games of T are displayed respectively. These images are images that are always displayed during the game when being controlled by the AT.

The image on one front side of the game information image 81c is an expectation degree suggestion image 81b shown in FIG. 2 (a3).
It is. The expectation degree suggestion image 81 b is an image related to a game, and is an image that suggests an expectation degree with which a privilege can be obtained by an effect using a star-shaped image. For example, as an expectation degree suggestion image 81 b indicating an expectation degree of winning with an addition, 4 together with a character image of “winning expectation degree”
Two yellow star images are displayed.

The expected degree suggestion image 81 b starts to be displayed based on the start of the game by the operation of the start switch 7. For example, the expectation degree suggestion image 81b is displayed at the timing when the rare role is won and the battle effect is started by the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game. Thus, the expectation degree suggestion image 81 b is an image that may not be displayed during the game.
The expectation degree suggestion image 81 b is not limited to the one that starts the display by the operation of the start switch 7, but may be the one that starts the display at the timing when the specified number of bets is set. For example, the timing may be the timing of the BET switch operation when the replay win is not performed in the previous game, or the timing of the automatic bet when the replay win is performed in the previous game.

One front side image of the expectation degree suggestion image 81 b is a navigation image 81 a shown in FIG. 2 (a 2). The navigation image 81a is an operation image for prompting an operation. For example, the correct procedure makes the left stop switch 8L the first stop operation to stop the left reel 2L, and then the middle stop switch 8
Stop the second reel C to stop the middle reel 2C, and finally, stop the right stop switch 8R
In the case of the procedure for stopping the right reel 2R by stopping operation (hereinafter, described as the correct procedure “left middle right”), the navi image 81 a “123” is displayed. The left stop switch 8L is first stopped by the numerical image "1" on the left side of the navigation image 81a, and the central numerical image "2"
Thus, it is indicated that the middle stop switch 8C should be subjected to the second stop operation, and the right stop switch 8R should be subjected to the third stop operation by the numerical image on the right side.

At the position where the images overlap between the layers, the image on the front side is superimposed and displayed on the image on the back side. For example, the navigation image 81a on the front side of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b is superimposed and displayed on the expectation degree suggestion image 81b. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2 (a1), four of the expectation levels are suggested by partially overlapping the expectation image 81b on the back side with the navigation image 81a “123” on the front side. The yellow star image becomes invisible. When the image on the back side is superimposed on the image on the front side, the images completely overlap and the image on the back side becomes completely invisible, or the images partially overlap each other on the back side Some of the images may not be visible.

In the example of FIG. 2 (a1), the four yellow star images are hidden and completely invisible.
The player can not confirm the degree of the expectation of winning. Thus, when the navigation image 81a is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b, as compared to the case where the navigation image 81a is displayed without being superimposed on the front side of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b, The visibility of the expectation degree indication image 81 b is reduced.

In the present embodiment, it is the expectation degree suggestion image 81 b that is the target to which the navigation image 81 a is superimposed. The navigation image 81a is not superimposed on the background image 81d or the game information image 81c, and the visibility does not decrease. However, the navigation image 81 a may be superimposed on the front side of the background image 81 d, or the navigation image 81 may be displayed on the front side of the game information image 81 c.
a may be superimposed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the navigation image 81a is not an image having transparency (the transmittance of the image is 0%). When the navigation image 81a is an image having transparency, when the player or the like sees it, it is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as if the expectation degree suggestion image 81b is seen on the back side by being transmitted. . For example, when the transmittance of the navi image 81a is 0%, the expected degree suggesting image 81b can not be completely recognized for the overlapping portion, and when the transmittance of the navi image 81a is 100%, the expectation is even for the overlapping portion The suggested image 81 b can be completely viewed. However, the navigation image 81 a may be an image having transparency, as long as the overlapping portion has a transmittance that makes it difficult to visually recognize.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2 (a1), the reels 2L and 2C are provided below the liquid crystal display 51.
, 2R are provided. Since the winning symbols are drawn out to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are places in the slot machine 1 to which the player pays most attention. Further, it is desirable to display the expectation degree suggesting image 81b and the navigation image 81a, which are important information for the player, in a place where the player can easily pay attention. Therefore, when the navigation image 81a is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the expectation signal 81b displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the display regions of the expectation signal 81b and the navigation image 81a are the reels 2L and 2C. , 2R, and so on. Thus, the expectation degree suggestion image 81 b and the navigation image 81 a are on the reel 2.
L, 2C, 2R are displayed in the area that enters the player's field of view, and the reels 2L, 2C,
It is displayed in the area directly above the area where 2R is provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2 (a1), the game information image 81c is displayed in the display area at the end of the screen different from the display area at the center of the screen where the expected degree suggestion image 81b and the navigation image 81a are displayed.
To be displayed.

As described above, in the battle effect, the information displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is diverse. It is originally desirable to display the expectation degree suggestion image 81b and the navigation image 81a, which are important information for the player, so as not to overlap. However, even if an attempt is made to display the expectation degree suggestion image 81b at a position where it does not overlap the navigation image 81a, it will overlap the background image 81d or the game information image 81c that is constantly displayed during the game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the navigation image 81a is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b for convenience of arrangement of the images.

[Example of battle production]
An example of the battle effect will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5. 3 to 5
In the same manner as FIG. 2, in the liquid crystal display 51, the navigation image 81a and the expectation degree suggestion image 81 are displayed.
b, a game information image 81c, and a background image 81d including a battle effect image are displayed.

(Example of production execution when operated in the correct procedure in battle production)
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of effect execution when operated in the correct procedure in the battle effect.
In the example shown in FIG. 3, the case where it is controlled by AT is assumed.

As shown in FIG. 3 (b1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of the sun as a background image 81d.
And the game information image 81c is displayed. As the game information image 81c, an image showing 500 medals obtained by the player during AT "the number of obtained 500" and an image showing that the number of AT digested games is 249 "TOTAL 249G" , An image “remaining G 51 G” indicating that the number of remaining AT games is 51, an image “CRE 47” indicating that the number of medals stored as credits is 47, and paid out by the occurrence of a prize Images “PAY 0” indicating that the number of medals is zero are displayed respectively.

In the game shown in FIG. 3 (b1), it is assumed that the player is elected as a rare by the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated. It is assumed that it is decided to execute the battle effect by lottery by winning the rare part. Thereby, in the next game, as shown in FIG. 3 (b 2) to (b 8)
The battle rendition as shown in) is executed.

As shown in FIG. 3 (b 2), in the next game, after the start switch 7 is operated, battle effect starts. On the liquid crystal display 51, a battle effect 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) face each other in the Colosseum is displayed. The character image of is displayed. Furthermore, an expectation degree indication image 81 (a character image of “expected victory degree” and four yellow star images) indicating the expectation degree of being added winning is displayed.

Further, in the game, it is assumed that the pushing order bell is won in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated. By pushing order bell winning, a navigation image 81a showing navigation information suggesting a correct procedure of pushing order bell is displayed. When the correct procedure is "left middle right", the navigation image 81a "123" is simultaneously displayed. Thus, the first stop operation of the left stop switch 8L, the second stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C, and the third stop operation of the right stop switch 8R are urged.

At this time, since the navigation image 81a is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b, the visibility for the expectation degree suggestion image 81b is lowered. In particular, the four yellow star images that indicate the expectation of being added to the top are completely invisible.

In addition, by the consumption of the number of AT games, among the game information images 81c, the image showing that the number of AT digested games is 250 is "TOTAL 250G" and the number of remaining AT games is 50. The images are updated to “remaining G 51 G”, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 3 (b 3), when the player performs a first stop operation on the left stop switch 8 L, a second stop operation on the middle stop switch 8 C is prompted. A bell symbol is derived and displayed on the left reel 2L.

Since the first stop operation is completed on the liquid crystal display 51, the image “1” corresponding to the first stop operation is
"" Is deleted, and the navigation image 81a "23" is displayed. At this time, the expectation degree suggestion image 8
Since the navigation image 81a is superimposed and displayed on the front side of 1b, the expectation degree suggestion image 81b
The visibility of the remains low.

Further, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character battle each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this example, an image in which the ally character is dominant is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in FIG. 3 (b 4), when the player performs a second stop operation on the middle stop switch 8 C, a third stop operation on the right stop switch 8 R is prompted. A bell symbol is derived and displayed on the middle reel 2C.

Since the second stop operation is completed on the liquid crystal display 51, the image “2” corresponding to the second stop operation
"" Is deleted, and the navigation image 81a "3" is displayed. At this time, the expectation degree suggestion image 81
Since the navigation image 81a is superimposed and displayed on the front side of b, the visibility of the expectation degree indication image 81b remains lowered.

Further, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character battle each other 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.

As shown in FIG. 3 (b 5), when the player performs the third stop operation on the right stop switch 8 R, the operation according to the correct procedure is completed. A bell symbol is derived and displayed on the right reel 2R, and the bell is won.

Thereby, the image "3" corresponding to the third stop operation is erased, and the display of the navigation image 81a is ended. On the other hand, the display of the expectation degree suggestion image 81 b continues. At this time, the navigation image 81a
The navigation image 81a is not superimposed on the front side of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b and displayed, and all of the character image of "expected win probability" and the four yellow star images become visible. In the battle effect, an example (example in which the number of yellow star images is different) in which the degree of expectation of additional winning is different will be described with reference to FIG.

Thus, when the push order bell is won, the navigation image 81a showing navigation information suggesting the correct procedure of the push order bell is displayed, and the stop switch 8L, 8 is performed in the correct procedure of the push order bell.
When C and 8R are operated, the display of the navigation image 81a is ended when operated in the correct procedure, and the display of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b is continued even after the end.

Further, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character battle each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this example, an image in which the ally character is dominant is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

In addition, nine bells are paid out by the bell prize. Thus, the game information image 81c
Image showing that the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize is nine
"9" is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 3 (b6), the operation in the correct procedure ends the display of the navigation image 81a, and when the predetermined period passes, the image "PUSH" prompting the operation of the effect switch 56 is the liquid crystal display 5
Displayed in the center of 1. The navigation image 81a is not limited to one whose display is terminated after the operation of the correct procedure, but may be one which is terminated after a predetermined period has elapsed since the display of the navigation image 81a was performed.

Further, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character battle each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this example, an image in which the ally character is dominant is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

When the player operates the effect switch 56, as shown in FIG. 3 (b7), the display of the image "PUSH" prompting the operation of the effect switch 56 disappears. In addition, the display mode of the expectation degree suggestion image 81 b is changed by the operation of the effect switch 56. This suggests that the degree of advantage for the player has increased. Specifically, the expectation degree suggestion image 81 b changes the color of the star from yellow to red (from the image consisting of the character image of “expected victory degree” and the four yellow star images, “expected victory degree” It changes to an image consisting of a text image and four red star images.)
This suggests that the possibility of winning an additional event has increased.

Further, an image in which the ally character and the enemy character battle each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this example, an image in which the ally character is dominant is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

In addition, the payout of nine in the bell prize is completed (three are stored as credits and six are actually paid out), and the image “PAY 9” in the game information image 81 c is an image “P
Return to AY 0 ". In addition, the number of medals stored as credits is the image “CRE
The 47 "image is updated to the upper limit value" CRE 50 ".

When the predetermined period has elapsed since the display mode of the expectation degree suggestion image 81 b has changed, FIG.
As shown in), an image in which the teammate character beats the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a character image of "WIN" is displayed at the center of the liquid crystal display 51. This suggests that he has won the extra.

Here, the display end timing of the navigation image 81 a and the activation timing of the effect switch 56 will be specifically described using FIG. 9. FIG. 9 is a timing chart for explaining a change in expectation degree indication display by the operation of the effect switch.

In the timing chart of FIG. 9, the horizontal axis indicates timing t. From the top, the vertical axis indicates the display presence or absence of the expectation degree suggestion image 81 b, the display presence or absence of the navigation image 81 a, the activation presence or absence of the presentation switch 56, and the presence or absence of the presentation switch 56 operation.

Before t1, both the expectation degree suggestion image 81b and the navigation image 81a are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (the navigation image 81a is superimposed on the front side of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b in (b2) to (b4) of FIG. Is displayed). In this state, the effect switch 56 is not activated.

When the navi image 81a is deleted at t1, the effect switch 56 is activated.
When the effect switch 56 is activated, the display mode of the expectation degree suggestion image 81 b can be changed by the operation of the effect switch 56.

When the player operates the effect switch 56 at timing t2, timing t2 (
The display mode of the expectation degree suggestion image 81 b changes at the timing when it is detected that the state of the effect switch 56 has changed from the OFF state to the ON state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3 (b6),
As shown in (b7), the display of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b is a character image of "winning expectation degree" and four red images from an image consisting of a character image of "winning expectation degree" and four yellow star images. It changes to an image consisting of star images. The timing at which the display mode of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b changes may be timing t3 (timing when it is detected that the state of the effect switch 56 has changed from the ON state to the OFF state). For example, at timing t3, the timing at which the player holds the production switch 56 for a while while pressing for a long time, and then releases the finger to release the long press corresponds to the timing.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example in which the expectation of the additional winning is different in the example of effect execution when operated in the correct procedure in the battle effect. As described above, in the battle production, the expectation of the additional winning is determined by the number of stars in the expectation suggestion image 81 b displayed on the screen.
5) suggested. Fig. 4 (b10) to (b12) is an example where the expectation is suggested by four yellow star images, and Fig. 4 (b10), (b21) and (b22) is an expectation by one yellow star image Is a suggested example.

In FIG. 3, an example in which the expectation is suggested by four yellow stars, and it is suggested that the expectation is further increased by changing the color of the star from yellow to red by operating the production switch 56 Explained. 4 (b10) to 4 (b12) and 3 (b1) to 3 (b).
5) describes the same situation.

First, in the game shown in FIG. 4 (b10), it is determined that the battle effect is to be executed by the rare character winning. Next, as shown in FIG. 4 (b11), in the next game, the battle effect starts after the operation of the start switch 7. At this time, although the number of stars in the expectation degree suggestion image 81b is four, the navigation image 81a is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b, so the player can visually recognize this. Can not.

Furthermore, in the game, when the third stop operation is performed after the first stop operation and the second stop operation (not shown) are performed, as shown in FIG. 4 (b12), the navigation image 81a is displayed. finish. As a result, the character image of "expected win" and all four yellow star images become visible, and the player can know the degree of expectation from the four yellow star images.

Unlike the above example, it is determined to execute the battle effect in FIG.
When the battle production starts in 21), it is assumed that one yellow star suggests an expectation. However, as in the example shown in FIG. 4 (b11), since the navigation image 81a is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b, the player can not visually recognize the number of stars.
Thus, although the number of stars is four in the example of FIG. 4 (b11) and the number of stars is one in the example of FIG. 4 (b21), the numbers of stars are all visible at all. Can not. In both cases, since the way of seeing is common to the player, in this case, it is not possible to know the difference in the degree of expectation of the additional winning.

Furthermore, in the game, when the third stop operation is performed after the first stop operation and the second stop operation (not shown) are performed, as shown in FIG. 4 (b 22), the navigation image 81 a is displayed. finish. As a result, the character image of “expected win” and all of one yellow star image can be visually recognized, and the player can know the degree of expectation from one yellow star image.

As described above, in the battle rendition, the number of stars in the expectation degree suggestion image 81 b indicates the expectation degree of the winning in addition. Further, the expectation of victory is not limited to the above example, and the degree of expectation of victory is indicated by the number of 1 to 5 stars, and the degree of expectation becomes higher as the number of stars is larger. In addition, it is suggested that the degree of expectation is further increased by changing the color of the stars from yellow to red by the operation of the production switch 56, but in this case, the number of stars should be increased. Good. For example, four yellow star images may be changed to five yellow star images.

(Example of effect execution when operated in incorrect procedure in battle effect)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of effect execution when the battle effect is operated in an unknown procedure.
In the example shown in FIG. 5, the case where it is controlled by AT is assumed. Hereinafter, the description of the parts overlapping with FIG. 3 will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 5 (c1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a background image 81d and a game information image 81c. In the game shown in FIG. 5 (c1), it is assumed that the player is elected in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated, and the execution of the battle effect is determined. Thereby, in the next game, the battle effect as shown in (c2) to (c8) in FIG. 5 is executed.

As shown in FIG. 5 (c2), in the next game, after the start switch 7 is operated, battle effects start. In addition, in the game, it is assumed that the winning order bell is won as the correct procedure is “left middle right”. The liquid crystal display 51 displays a battle effect image. further,
The navigation image 81a "123" is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b.

In the example shown in FIG. 5, as shown in FIG. 5 (c3), it is assumed that the player operates the right stop switch 8R different from the correct procedure (operates in the incorrect procedure). When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated in the correct procedure, the display of the navigation image 81a is ended when the operation which is not the correct procedure is performed.

At this time, the display mode of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is changed. Specifically, the display mode is changed as the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 becomes dark and the lightness decreases. Thus, the player notices that the player has operated in an incorrect procedure. However, although the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 becomes dark, the content itself of the effect image being displayed does not change (the display content of the effect image is the same as in FIG. 3 (b 3)). Further, the display of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b continues even after the display of the navigation image 81a is finished by operating the right stop switch different from the correct procedure.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (c4), it is assumed that the player performs the second stop operation on the middle stop switch 8C. Also at this time, the brightness of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 remains lowered.

As shown in FIG. 5 (c5), when the player performs the third stop operation on the left stop switch 8L, the game is ended without winning. At this time, the display mode (brightness) of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 returns to the original state.

As shown in FIG. 5 (c 6), when the third stop operation is performed and a predetermined period elapses, an image “PUSH” prompting the operation of the effect switch 56 is displayed at the center of the liquid crystal display 51. The subsequent steps are the same as those in FIG.

[Hierarchical structure of the image displayed in speech effect]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the hierarchical structure of the image displayed in the speech effect. FIG. 6 (d1) is an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the speech effect. Figure 6
The image displayed in (d1) is a superimposed image of images having a hierarchical structure as shown in (d2) to (d5) of FIG. The details will be described below. The description of the parts overlapping with FIG. 2 will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 6 (d1), in the speech effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an effect image. The most rear side image constituting the effect image is a background image 82 shown in FIG. 6 (d5).
d. In the speech effect, the background image 82d is an image of the sun and mountains. The background image 82d may be an image of the same sun as that shown in FIG. 3 (b1). One front side image of the background image 82d is a game information image 82c shown in FIG. 6 (d4). 1 of the game information image 82c
The image on the front side is the expectation degree indication image 82b shown in FIG. 6 (d3). For example, as the expectation degree suggestion image 82b, an image of the character and a serif "This variation is a chance" (character color is black) emitted by the character are displayed. One front side image of the expectation degree suggestion image 82b is a navigation image 82a shown in FIG. 6 (d1).

At the position where the images overlap between the layers, the image on the front side is superimposed and displayed on the image on the back side. For example, the navigation image 82a on the front side of the expected degree suggestion image 82b is superimposed and displayed on the expected degree suggestion image 82b. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 (d1),
A part of the navigation image 82a "123" on the back side overlaps with the expectation degree suggestion image 82b on the front side "this variation is a chance", so the character image "chance" that indicates the expectation is completely visible It becomes impossible.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (d1), the expected degree suggesting image 82b and the background image 82d on the front side of the navi image 82a partially overlap with the expected degree suggesting image 82b and the navi image 82a. Do not show.

[Example of speech effect]
Next, an example of the speech effect will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. Figure 7
In FIG. 8, as in FIG. 6, the navigation image 82a, the expectation degree suggestion image 82b, the game information image 82c, and the background image 82d are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

(Example of effect execution when operated in correct procedure in speech effect)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of effect execution when operated in the correct procedure in the speech effect.
In the example shown in FIG. 7, the case where it is controlled by AT is assumed.

As shown in FIG. 7 (e1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a background image 82d and a game information image 82c. In the game of FIG. 7 (e1), it is assumed that the player is elected in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated. By winning the role of rare,
It is assumed that it is decided to execute the speech effect by the lottery. Thus, in the next game, a dialogue effect as shown in FIGS. 7 (e2) to (e7) is executed.

As shown in FIG. 7 (e2), in the next game, after the start switch 7 is operated, the speech effect is started. The liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image and an expectation degree suggestion image 82b consisting of a black serif image "This variation is a chance" emitted by the character.

In addition, it is assumed that the pushing order bell is won in the game. A navigation image 82a is displayed by the push bell order winning. At this time, the navigation image 82a is displayed on the front side of the expectation degree suggestion image 82b.
Is superimposed and displayed, the visibility for the expectation degree suggestion image 82 b “this variation is a chance” (character color is black) is reduced. In particular, suggesting the degree of expectation that the extra win has been won
The word "is a chance" is completely invisible. Hereinafter, the description of the parts overlapping with FIG. 3 will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 7 (e3) and 7 (e4), at the stage when the player performs the first stop operation and the second stop operation, the navigation image 82a is displayed. At this time, since the navigation image 82a is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the expectation degree suggestion image 82b, the visibility of the expectation degree suggestion image 82b remains lowered.

As shown in FIG. 7E5, when the player performs the third stop operation on the right stop switch 8R, the operation according to the correct procedure is completed, and the display of the navigation image 82a ends. On the other hand, the display of the expectation degree suggestion image 82b continues. As a result, all of the expectation degree indication image 82 b “this variation is a chance” (character color is black) can be viewed.

As shown in FIG. 7 (e6), the operation in the correct procedure ends the display of the navigation image 82a, and when the predetermined period elapses, the image "PUSH" prompting the operation of the effect switch 56 is the liquid crystal display 5
Displayed in the center of 1.

When the player operates the effect switch 56, as shown in FIG. 7 (e7), the display of the image "PUSH" prompting the operation of the effect switch 56 disappears. In addition, the display mode of the expectation degree suggestion image 82b is changed by the operation of the effect switch 56. This suggests that the degree of advantage for the player has increased. Specifically, the expectation degree suggestion image 82b changes from "this variation is a chance" (character color is black) to "this variation is intense heat!" (Character color is black). This suggests that the possibility of winning an additional event has increased.

As in the example of the battle effect described in FIG. 4, the letter color of the expectation degree indication image 82 b “This variation is a chance” suggests the expectation degree of the winning of the extra. In the above example, the black serif image “This fluctuation is a chance” suggests the degree of expectation, and the operation of the production switch 56 changes the black serif image to “this fluctuation is intense heat!” An example has been described that suggests that

In addition to the above example, a red speech image with a high degree of expectation "This variation is a chance",
The highest expectation purple serif image "This variation is a chance" may indicate the degree of expectation.

In addition, the black serif image "This variation is a chance" suggests the degree of expectation, the operation of the switch for effect 56 to any of black, red and purple serif images "this variation is intense heat!" It may be suggested that the degree of expectation is further increased by changing. In addition, the red serif image "This variation is a chance" suggests the degree of expectation,
It may be suggested that the expectation degree is further increased by changing to one of the serif images “red and purple” “this variation is intense heat!” By the operation of the effect switch 56. In addition, the purple serif image "This variation is a chance" suggests the degree of expectation, and the operation of the production switch 56 changes the purple serif image to "this variation is intense heat!" It may be suggested that the

(Example of effect execution when operated in incorrect procedure in speech effect)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of effect execution when operated in the incorrect answer procedure in the speech effect. In the example shown in FIG. 8, it is assumed that the control is performed by the AT. Hereinafter, the description of the parts overlapping with FIG. 7 will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 8 (f1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a background image 82d and a game information image 82c. In the game shown in FIG. 8 (f1), it is assumed that the player is elected as a player in an internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated, and the execution of the speech effect is determined. Thereby, in the next game, a dialogue effect as shown in (f2) to (f7) of FIG. 8 is executed.

As shown in FIG. 8 (f2), in the next game, after the start switch 7 is operated, the speech effect is started. In addition, in the game, it is assumed that the winning order bell is won as the correct procedure is “left middle right”. In the liquid crystal display 51, the navigation image 82a "123" is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the expectation degree suggestion image 82b.

In the example shown in FIG. 8, as shown in FIG. 8 (f3), it is assumed that the player operates the right stop switch different from the correct procedure (operates in the incorrect procedure). When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated in the correct procedure, the display of the navigation image 82a is ended when the operation which is not the correct procedure is performed.

At this time, the display mode of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is changed. Specifically, the display mode is changed as the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 becomes dark and the lightness decreases. Thus, the player notices that the player has operated in an incorrect procedure.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (f4), it is assumed that the player performs the second stop operation on the middle stop switch 8C. Also at this time, the brightness of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 remains lowered.

As shown in FIG. 8 (f5), when the player performs the third stop operation on the left stop switch 8L, the game is ended without winning. At this time, the display mode (brightness) of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 returns to the original state.

As shown in FIG. 8 (f6), when the third stop operation is performed and a predetermined period elapses, an image "PUSH" prompting the operation of the effect switch 56 is displayed at the center of the liquid crystal display 51. After that, Figure 7
Since it is the same as, the explanation is omitted.

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

As shown in FIG. 3 (b2) to (b8), when the navigation image 81a is displayed superimposed on the front side of the expectation degree suggesting image 81 b at the time of battle effect execution (FIG. 3 (b2) to (b4) When the navigation image 81a is displayed without being superimposed on the front side of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b (FIG. 3).
The visibility of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b is lower than (b5) to (b8), and the display of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b continues even after the display of the navigation image 81a is finished by the third stop operation. As described above, even if the visibility of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b is lowered by the navigation image 81a being superimposed and displayed on the front side of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b, the expectation is obtained even after the navigation image 81a is finished. By continuing the display of the degree suggestion image 81b, it is possible to secure the player's visibility for any of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b and the navigation image 81a.

As shown in FIG. 2 (a1), when the navigation image 81a is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the expectation signal 81b, the display regions of the expectation signal 81b and the navigation image 81a are reels 2L, 2C, It is a display area located right above 2R. Since the locations to which the player focuses most when playing a game are the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the expectation degree suggestion image 81 b and the navigation image 8
By positioning the display area 1a directly above the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, it is possible to perform suggestion of an expectation and notification of navigation information at a position where the player can easily view.

As shown in FIG. 3 (b 2), the display of the expectation degree suggestion image 81 b is started based on the start of the game by the operation of the start switch 7. As described above, unlike the images (for example, the game information image 81c and the background image 81d) which are always displayed during the game, there is a period in which the expectation degree suggestion image 81b is not displayed. Therefore, particularly when there are many types of images displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the display area of the screen can be effectively used during the period when the expected degree suggestion image 81b is not displayed.

The display area at the center of the screen where the expectation degree suggestion image 81b and the navigation image 81a are displayed (FIG.
It is possible to display the game information image 81c in the display area (FIG. 2 (a4)) at the end of the screen different from a1)). Further, as shown in FIG. 3 (b1) to (b8), the expected degree suggesting image 81b is started to be displayed based on the start of the game by the operation of the start switch 7, and the battle effect is not executed. Is an image not displayed on the screen (FIG. 3 (b1
) Is not displayed). The game information image 81c is an image that is always displayed during the game (it is always displayed in (b1) to (b8) of FIG. 3). Thus, the game information image 81
c, because there are many types of images displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 during the game, the player feels dissatisfaction even if the navigation image 81a is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b. Less is.

When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the correct procedure of the push order bell when the push order bell is won as shown in FIG. 3 (b2) to (b8) The display of the navigation image 81a is ended (Fig. 3 (b5)), and the display of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b is continued even after the end (Fig. 3 (b5) to (b8)). On the other hand, FIG. 5 (c2
As shown in) to (c8), when the push order bell is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated in the correct order procedure of the push order bell, the navigation is performed when the operation other than the correct order procedure is performed. The display of the image 81a ends (FIG. 5 (c3)), and the display of the expectation degree suggesting image 81 b continues after the end (FIG. 5 (c3) to (c8)). As there is no need to notify the correct procedure at the time the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in an operation procedure other than the correct procedure, it is possible to terminate the display of the navigation image 81a which has become unnecessary at that timing. The player can be made to visually recognize the expectation degree suggestion image 81b quickly.

As shown in FIG. 5 (c2) to (c8), when the push order bell is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated in the correct order procedure of the push order bell, the operation which is not the correct order procedure is performed. When the display of the navigation image 81a ends, the liquid crystal display 51
The lightness of the screen of Fig. 5 is lowered (Fig. 5 (c3)), and the display of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b continues after the end (Fig. 5 (c3) to (c8)). Thus, by lowering the lightness of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, it is possible to warn the player that the operation was performed in the incorrect answer procedure, and at the same time to end the display of the navigation image 81a which has become unnecessary. Thus, it is possible to make the player visually recognize the expectation degree suggesting image 81b as soon as possible.

As shown in FIG. 3 (b5) to (b7), the display of the navigation image 81a is finished (FIG. 3 (b5).
After that, it is suggested that the possibility of the winning by being added is increased by the color of the star image in the expectation degree suggestion image 81b changing from yellow to red (FIG. 3 (b7)). )). As described above, since the display mode of the expectation degree suggestion image 81 b changes after the display of the navigation image 81 a is finished, the player visually recognizes that the possibility of being added is increased by the expectation degree suggestion image 81 b. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 9, when the effect switch 56 is operated (FIG. 3 (b6)), the color of the star image in the expectation degree suggestion image 81b is changed from yellow to red and displayed. It is suggested that there is a high possibility that the player has won the bonus (FIG. 3 (b 7)), and the effect switch 56 is displayed when the navigation image 81a is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b. It is not activated (Fig. 3 (b2) to (b4), before t1 in Fig. 9), and after navigation image 81a display is ended (Fig. 3 (b5) and later, Fig. 9 after t1) . Expected degree suggestion image 81
Even if the operation of the effect switch 56 is effective when the navigation image 81a is superimposed and displayed on the front side of b, the player has difficulty in visually recognizing the expectation degree suggestion image 81b.
Expectation degree suggestion image 81 by activating switch for presentation 56 after display of 1a is over
The visibility of b can be improved, and the player can enjoy the change of the display mode of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b.

In the above, although the effect at the time of battle production execution shown in Drawing 2-Drawing 5 was explained,
The same effect can be obtained even when the speech effect shown in FIG. 8 is performed.

[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 battle rendition]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the battle effect is executed in the next one game in which the rare character is won, but may be a continuous effect executed over a plurality of games. In the continuous effect, an effect in which an ally character and an enemy character fight over a plurality of games is performed, and when the ally character wins in the final game, it is notified that an additional win has been made.

[About the controlled state]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 to FIG. 9, the state controlled by the AT is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be applied when being controlled to a bonus state where the probability of winning a small winning combination is increased, or it is controlled to a CZ (chance zone) where the probability of being controlled by AT is higher than the normal state. May be applied when.

[About Expected Degree Suggested Images]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, FIG.
It is an image which suggests the expectation which can obtain a privilege by presentation, and in battle production and speech production, it illustrates the thing which suggests the expectation which is additionally winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, control to an AT winning, the number of AT games to be awarded, bonus winning, expectation of winning a rare role, or an additional specialization zone is determined as an image indicating an expectation. It may be something that suggests the degree of expectation.

In addition, as an example in which the display mode of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b is changed by the operation of the effect switch 56, the color of the stars, the number of stars, and the words are illustrated. It may be something that changes shape, one that changes brightness, or one that moves from a stationary state.
In addition, the meter or the numerical value may indicate the degree of expectation, the character color may change, or another character may appear and a new line may be issued.

Further, the expectation degree suggestion image 81 b is a title display image of an AT displayed in a game controlled by the AT, or a title display image of an additional specialization zone displayed in a game controlled in the special additional zone. It is also good. In this case, the display color of the title display image changes from blue to red by the operation of the effect switch 56, suggesting an expected value of the number of AT games provided or the number of games controlled by the specialization zone. It may be one.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the degree of advantage changes depending on the set value set. Specifically, in the slot machine 1, the payout rate of medals changes according to the set value.
The setting value consists of six steps of 1 to 6, for example, 6 is the highest payout rate, 5, 4, 3, 2,
The payout rate decreases as the value decreases in the order of 1. The expectation degree suggestion image 81 b may suggest the above setting value. For example, the expectation degree suggestion image 81 b may be a character image that suggests that the setting value is 6 or a character image that suggests that the setting value is 2 or more.

Further, the expectation degree suggestion image 81 b may suggest a winning combination. For example, when a bell is won, a yellow ball image is displayed, when a replay is won, a blue ball image is displayed, and when a cherry is won, a red ball image is displayed. In the case of winning simultaneously, images of a plurality of balls may be displayed.

Further, the expectation degree suggestion image 81 b is not limited to the image that suggests the expectation degree, and may be any image other than the background image. For example, the character image may be displayed, and may be an image composed of some serif image (for example, a serif “cares”) emitted by the character image.

[About navigation image (operation image)]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 6, etc., an operation image showing a correct procedure at the time of winning the winning combination is exemplified as the navigation image 81a. However, it may be an operation image for prompting the player to perform some operation. For example, as the operation image, the game is started by the operation of the start switch 7, but the player does not stop the switch 8L even after a predetermined time has passed.
, 8C, 8R may be a character image "Please stop the reel" prompting the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In addition, the user may be prompted to operate an effect button used for effect. In addition, the operation image may be an operation image that indicates the operation timing.

[About the production switch]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 9, etc., the display mode of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b is changed by the operation of the effect switch 56. However, the present invention is not limited to this. , 8R by long press on any switch
The display mode of 1b may be changed. In addition, the stop switches 8L, 8C,
The display mode of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b may be changed by simultaneously pressing a plurality of switches of 8R. Moreover, the display mode of the expectation degree suggestion image 81b may be changed by any operation means.

Further, the image "PUSH" for prompting the operation of the effect switch 56 may be displayed simultaneously with the activation (third stop operation) of the effect switch 56, but after a predetermined period has elapsed since the activation of the effect switch 56 It may be displayed. Further, when the battle effect extends over a plurality of games, it may be displayed simultaneously with the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game or after a predetermined period has elapsed since the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game.

[About the display mode of the screen at the time of operation by incorrect answer procedure]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 (c3), when the operation according to the incorrect answer procedure is performed, the display mode is reduced by lowering the brightness of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 (darkening the screen). It was made to be changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode may be changed by changing the saturation or the hue of the displayed image. Further, in the present embodiment, the screen is darkened to such an extent that the effect content can be viewed. However, the screen may be completely dark so that the effect content can not be viewed.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 (c 5), the player sets the left stop switch 8.
When the third stop operation of L is performed, the display mode (brightness) of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is returned to the original state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 may be returned not only to the timing of the third stop operation but also to the timing at which a predetermined period has elapsed from the third stop operation. In addition, it may be the timing when the image “PUSH” for prompting the operation of the effect switch 56 may be displayed, or it may be the timing when the effect switch 56 is operated, and the start switch for starting the next game. 7 may be operated.

[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 the pachinko gaming machine, a game is performed by operating a hitting operation handle in a gaming area provided on a gaming board to strike pachinko balls, which are gaming media. When the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a result of the variable display, the jackpot game state is controlled. There are two types of jackpots, "normal" and "something". When the jackpot type becomes a definite change, probability fluctuation control (probability change control) is performed together with time saving control after the end of the big hit gaming state. While in the time saving state, the player plays a game by aiming at the variable winning ball device having the second start winning opening by right hitting aiming at the right gaming area.

For example, when applied to a pachinko gaming machine, during the time saving state, an operation image prompting a right strike is superimposed and displayed on the image indicating the big hit expectation degree, and the visibility of the image indicating the big hit expectation degree decreases You may do it. In this case, even after the end of the display of the operation image prompting a right strike, the display of the image suggesting the jackpot expectation is continued. Further, the operation image is not limited to the operation image for prompting a right strike, and may be another operation image. For example, the operation image is a character image prompting the user to finish hitting the right if the player continues to hit the right despite the fact that the time saving state has ended and it is no longer necessary to strike the right. "Please return to the left" may be. Further, the image is not limited to the image that indicates the jackpot expectation but may be an image that indicates the probability change or the short time expectation.

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, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C
, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41c RA
M, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 effect switches, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU
, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Operation means operable by the player;
And display means for displaying an image,
The image displayed on the display means includes a predetermined image and an operation image for prompting the user to operate the operation means.
The display means is capable of superimposing the operation image on the predetermined image for display.
When the operation image is superimposed and displayed on the predetermined image, the visibility for the predetermined image is lower than that when the operation image is displayed without being superimposed on the predetermined image,
The gaming machine, wherein the display means continues to display the predetermined image even after the display of the operation image is ended.

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